RURAL ROADS STRETCHING ACROSS THE NATION FOR BENEFITING RURAL PEOPLE PAGE-8 (OPINION)

NATIONAL NATIONAL Country-wide religious buildings Preliminary draft, regulations regarding inclusion peacefully alive with prayers of MraukU cultural heritage site in UNESCO list revealed PAGE-3 PAGE-4

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Announcement of Union Election Commission 23 May 2021

1. Regarding the Multiparty General Election held on 8 November 2020, the Union Election Commission has inspected the voter lists and the casting of votes of Mongnai, Hsenwi, Kyaukme, Nawnghkio, Mongmit, Mabein and Metmung townships of Shan State. 2. According to the inspection, the previous election commission released 383,520 eligible voters in these seven townships of Shan State. The list of the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population in November 2020 showed 314,635 eligible voters who had turned 18. The voter lists mentioned that there were 41,697 citizens, associate citizens, naturalized citizens, and non-identity voters, 1,928 persons repeated on the voter lists more than three times and 31,052 persons repeated on the voter lists two times. SEE PAGE-5 Inwa ancient cultural area being shaped as one-day visit of travellers

PLAN is underway to shape cultural heritage Astupas and buildings in Inwa ancient cultural area as a one-day package tour for in- ternational travellers in TadaU Township of Mandalay Region, said a Mandalay branch official from the Department of Archae- ology and National Museum. Ancient cultural temples and stupas mushroom in Inwa area. Local and foreign travel- lers take a half-day in visiting prominent sites in ancient city- state Inwa such as Bagaya mon- astery, Mei Nu brick monastery, the royal palace wall, the Nan- myint tower, and the Hsinkyon fortress. The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism created further destina- tions at the six-series of the pago- da, the nine-series of the pagoda, the cluster of Daw Gyan pago- das, Myintmotaung Pagoda and Ancient city-state Inwa was established by King Thadoeminphya in 1364 AD. PHOTO: MIN HTET AUNG Wingapa Pagoda, for travellers at ancient stupas and temples in held to negotiate with the Tour tour to these new attractive sites. to destinations. So, we set more construction of roads to ensure the Inwa, Nyaungyan and Am- Guides Associations to be able “Currently, travellers bound destinations to arrange the one- travellers’ convenience. arapura eras. A meeting will be to arrange the one-day package to Inwa area pay a half-day visit day trip for travellers with the SEE PAGE-2

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NATIONAL NATIONAL NATIONAL BUSINESS BUSINESS Over 210,000 Police killed, some Education staff CMP garment High rubber patients reach missing in Pekhon commit incitements exports top $1.4 bln price boosts military hospitals to after terrorist attacks to cause public panic in five months profit in Homalin date on social networks Township PAGE-2 PAGE-4 PAGE-4 PAGE-7 PAGE-7 24 MAY 2021 2 NATIONAL 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 investment (a) To build a Union based on democracy and federalism, through a disciplined in order to enhance the economic development of the entire National people. and genuine multiparty democratic system that is fair and just. (c) To promote and support local businesses to create employment opportu- (b) To emphasize the achievement of enduring peace for the entire nation in nities and increase domestic production. 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 patriot- ism. 2. Economic affairs (b) To respect and promote the customs and traditions of all National peoples (a) To enhance production based on agriculture and livestock through modern and preserve and safeguard their cultural heritage and national charac- techniques and strengthen all-round development in other sectors of the teristics. economy. (c) To enhance the health, fitness and education quality of the entire nation.

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.

Over 210,000 patients reach Inwa ancient cultural military hospitals to date area being shaped ... FROM PAGE-1 ognized by UNESCO as the “We will make more efforts World Heritage Site. Hence, to renovate ancient stupas and the area is under preservation temples and ensure smooth to mitigate the loss and waste transportation. If tourism ser- of ancient heritage and improve vices resurge in future, the the living standard of the local ministry will coordinate with people. the tour guide association in Ancient city-state Inwa order to insert the Inwa area was established by King Tha- as a one-day trip for travellers doeminphya in 1364 AD. During into the ancient cultural lists,” the four-hundred-year period the official said. until King Bagyidaw in 1821 AD, At present, efforts are be- successive kings, queens, royal ing made to put the MraukU families, and people donated area into the World Heritage 624 stupas, temples, tunnels, Lists. Moreover, arrangements and buildings. — Min Htet Aung are being made to enlist the (Mdy Sub-Printing House)/ Inwa ancient area to be rec- GNLM Public information MILITARY hospitals and tem- pitals from 5 February to date. 12,859 pregnant women were Yangon Administration Council is working with relevant porary hospitals in the town- Senior medical experts, med- taken to the respective military departments to help the businesses in the region. People ships of regions and states pro- ics and nurses have conducted hospitals. are informed to contact the following phone numbers to get vide medical treatments to the 10,155 major operations and It is reported that Tatmad- assistance for their small and medium-scaled businesses people to solve their difficulties 5,187 minor operations. The sen- aw will continue to accelerate and investments which are facing some delays and working in healthcare services. A total of ior doctors treat serious cases. the cooperation to develop the to do new businesses. 217,412 outpatients and 65,878 These hospitals managed for public healthcare sector. — Phone numbers: 01 830 1975, 01 830 2175 inpatients reached these hos- the birth of 12,859 babies, while MNA Yangon Region Administration Council 24 MAY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3

MNMM MNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNNM N NN Teachers emphasize teaching to the students at basic education level N N M ONLY when basic education schools give good teaching will students have the skills to learn higher education. So, teachers emphasize teaching to the students at the basic education level. N M (Excerpt from the speech to the Management Committee meeting made by the Republic of the Union of Myanmar State Administration Council Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on 11 May 2021) MNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNN Country-wide religious buildings Military corps provide healthcare services in MDY township hospitals peacefully alive with prayers Tatmadaw medical corps has yan hospital in Meiktila District, been providing necessary med- Pintale hospital in Wundwin ical treatment to the patients in Township, Tagaung hospital in the respective areas according Thabeikkyin Township, Madaya to the request of the residents Township Hospital, Singaing and staff. Township Hospital, Myittha The Tatmadaw medical Township Hospital, Kume hos- teams continued providing pital, Taungtha Township Hos- healthcare services -- surgery, pital, Welaung hospital, Kyauk- dental and oral healthcare, os- padaung Township Hospital and teoporosis, obstetrics, gynae- NyaungU District Hospital in cology, hypertension and heart Mandalay Region. disease -- to the patients in Thazi It is reported that residents Township Hospital, Hanza hospi- are satisfied with the medical tal, Yinmabin hospital, Nyaung- supports of Tatmadaw. – MNA

6 new cases of COVID-19 reported on 23 May, total figure rises to 143,234

BUDDHIST pagodas, Hindu buildings and prayer halls cities, including Nay Pyi Taw, temples, mosques, churches were temporarily closed to Yangon and Mandalay, have MYANMAR’S COVID-19 positive cases rose to 143,234 after and other religious buildings contain the spread of the COV- reopened, and markets, hos- 6 new cases were reported on 23 May 2021 according to the ID-19 outbreak in Myanmar. across the country are bustling pitals, flights, railways, water- Ministry of Health and Sports. Among these confirmed cases, and peaceful with prayers since They have reopened since 8 ways and bus lines are regular- the reopening on 8 February. February. ly operated. – MNA 132,194 have been discharged from hospitals. —MNA The country’s religious Parks, playgrounds in

State Administration Council Press Release Re-invitation to Myanmar citizens who arrive in various regions for many reasons

1. Some student youths, State service personnel and citizens, evaded to areas of EAOs and foreign countries with worries because of incitement and intimidation of NLD members, the extremists who support that party, CRPH unlawful association, incitement of CDM and persons and organizations at home and abroad not wishing to restore peace and stability of the State since after 1 February 2021 when the Tatmadaw assumed the State responsibility. 2. They are further worried about the dictatorship statement and speeches of CRPH unlawful association and some relevant persons. As they face no security guarantee and difficulties in socio-economic life in their areas, they wish to return to their native lands. 3. As those who evaded from their native areas are also citizens, the State Administration Council will arrange their returns from evaded areas to various regions of Myanmar. 4. Information was released that if those who evaded to various areas except the persons who committed any kinds of crime wish to return to their native lands in Myanmar of their own accord, the citizens abroad are to contact nearby ward, village, township and district administration bodies and relevant embassies, military attaché offices and consulates without facing action taken in accord with the law. Information Team State Administration Council

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News and Periodicals Enterprise 24 MAY 2021 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Preliminary draft, regulations regarding inclusion of MraukU cultural heritage site in UNESCO list revealed AN explicit initial draft, rules Buddhist temples and Buddha and regulations in seeking the statues, Pitakat chamber (library inclusion of MraukU Cultural of Buddhist Scriptures) and vo- Heritage Site on the UNESCO’s tive tablets in MraukU. intangible cultural heritage list Later, deputy director Daw were unveiled at the meeting Yin San Nwe from the MraukU hall of MraukU District General branch also explained drafting Administration Department on the rules and regulations for con- 22 May in order to call for sug- structing the buildings located gestions from the district-level in the MraukU cultural heritage departments concerned. site. The officials from the related At the meeting, Chairman departments also commented on U Kaung Myat Naing of Mrau- legislations. kU District Administration Body MraukU District Adminis- gave an opening remark. After- tration Body chairman, township wards, U Soe Soe Lin, director of administration chairman, direc- the Department of Archaeology tors and deputy director from and National Museum (MraukU the Department of Archaeology branch), elaborated the intangi- and National Museum (MraukU ble cultural heritage and old mon- branch) and other district-lev- uments, including long walls and el officials concerned attended city moat, jetties, shipyard, dam, the meeting. – Khin Maung Tun floodgates, fort, barn, city gates, (IPRD)/GNLM Police killed, some missing in Pekhon Education staff commit after terrorist attacks incitements to cause public When the security members panic on social networks of Pekhon and Loikaw townships came to provide the needed se- INCITEMENTS based on CDM Myeik and Pyaw Zaw Phyo curity measures for the police activities in some regions and from Sabei Road in Annawa outpost, the insurgents blocked states were committed in or- Ward of Kawthoung were ar- them at Kone Thar and Khaung der to cause riots leading to rested at their houses on 22 Hmine villages. But they re- the terror acts with the attempt May. They have committed traced after the clash. The con- to undermine the peace, tran- incitements to cause public voy of security forces arrived quillity and the rule of law. So, panic on the social network at Moebye police station and administration bodies and se- page, organizing government combined with the police. curity forces are joining hands service personnel to join CDM Some of the security mem- in controlling the terrorist acts activities and writing fake bers were killed in the attack, under the law. news to tarnish the State and THE insurgents target small po- ship with heavy and small weap- and some were still missing. Tat- Education staff Daw Aye Tatmadaw images. lice stations to attack to affect ons yesterday. Moreover, further madaw troops and Myanmar po- Aye Seint from Kanphya Ward Files of lawsuits against the administrative machinery 30 terrorists arrived at the place lice jointly conducted operations of Myeik, Soe Thi from Waibar- them were opened at respec- and community peace. About 70 from Moebye dam with the use to search the missing members gi Road in Myitnge Ward, Daw tive Myoma police stations un- terrorists attacked the Moebye of three boats in a synchronized and eliminate the terrorists. — Thet Su Wai of Shwepay Village der Section 505-A of the Penal police outpost in Pekhon Town- attack. MNA in Sandawut Village-tract of Code. —MNA

Weapons and materials to be used in terrorist Two men injured during attacks seized in Yekyi, Pyinmana homemade mine testing in ACCORDING to the report, Pathein security forces searched the house of U Mya Oo in the ward TWO men were wounded dur- items were confiscated. (5), Athote town, Yekyi Town- ing homemade mine testing in While investigating the in- ship, Ayeyawady Region on 22 Pathein Township, Ayeyawady cident, the remote mine was May. Region, on 22 May. reportedly exploded while Myo They arrested Daw Myat According to the report of Myint Khine, Kaung Htet, Lin Mon Kyu, wife of U Mya Oo, the blast, security forces went Htet and Zaw Zaw were acti- together with three anti-State and investigated the area where vating it. logans, one sword, one cross- the mine was exploded at the Three of them, including bow made of iron rod and 25 furniture factory owned by U Win Kaung Htet, fled away the scene, arrows. Kyi on Tawya Kyaung road, No and two of them were arrested Similarly, on the same day, (3) ward, Pathein. with bruises and finger cuts. It Nay Htut Khaung San, owner Daw Thida Htwe, wife of U is reported that efforts are being of “Shwe San” teashop, was ar- Win Kyi, and Myo Myint Khine made to capture Kaung Htet, rested together with materials explosives in Pyinmana, Nay who were arrested will be tak- were found and detained at the who is on the run and take legal to be used in terrorist acts and Pyi Taw Union Territory. en action according to the law. scene. Pieces of exploded home- action against him under the a written paper used in buying It is reported that those – MNA made remote mine and related law. – MNA 24 MAY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 5

Announcement of Union Election Commission FROM PAGE-1

3. Findings in respective townships were as follows: Findings on voter liss in each township Sr Township Total polling Township sub- List from Immigration Those involved in voting Those involved in voter Those involved in voter station commission department list without citizenship list more than three list more than two times scrutiny cards times holding one CSC holding one CSC 1 Mongnai 31 28,817 29,000 1,698 72 1,582 2 Hsenwi 60 38,719 35,381 4,779 174 2,968 3 Kyaukme 99 118,095 86,164 14,779 726 10,724 4 Nawnghkio 81 105,426 89,650 7,753 782 10,554 5 Mongmit 68 47,937 37,147 5,873 57 2,648 6 Mabein 44 32,918 24,352 3,609 58 1,720 7 Metmung 43 11,608 12,941 3,206 59 856 Total 426 383,520 314,635 41,697 1,928 31,052 4. The Union Election Commission has inspected the missions, head of police force, Immigration and lots instead of 169,778 ballots. The difference was withdrawal/receipt/use/remaining of ballot papers Population and administrators in accordance with 5,420 ballots and it found 3,366 extra ballots. The used for Pyithu Hluttaw Election of Mongnai, Section 53 of the Hluttaw Election Law. extra/shortage ballots were found at respective Hsenwi, Kyaukme, Nawnghkio, Mongmit, Mabein 5. According to the inspection, a total of 426 polling polling stations. Findings in respective townships and Metmung townships of Shan State together stations in these seven townships took out 441,295 were as follows: with the respective township election sub-com- ballots and used 271,517 ballots. It left 167,724 bal- Findings on ballot papers for Pyithu Hluttaw Election in each township Sr Township Total polling station Withdrawal Used Exact remaining Remaining on the ground Difference Missing Extra 1 Mongnai 31 31,383 22,445 8,938 8,915 51 28 2 Hsenwi 60 43,724 27,155 16,569 16,138 1,730 1,299 3 Kyaukme 99 144,822 70,464 74,358 74,105 1,207 954 4 Nawnghkio 81 114,014 79,132 34,882 34,442 650 210 5 Mongmit 68 55,670 35,338 20,332 19,655 982 305 6 Mabein 44 37,071 27,552 9,519 9,536 357 374 7 Metmung 43 14,611 9,431 5,180 4,933 443 196 Total 426 441,295 271,517 169,778 167,724 5,420 3,366 6. According to the inspections on voter lists of these commissions and polling stations failed to follow the (h) and separately returned the ballot receipts/remaining seven townships of Shan State, the numbers of eligible law, rules and procedures and they returned the ballot ballots to the township election sub-commission only voters are more 68,885 than the voter lists according receipts and remaining ballots after the election. after the election. to the lists of citizens, associate citizens, naturalized 11. The Hluttaw Election Law Rules 15 (a) stated, “Every (e) The people under 18 were found on the voter lists of citizens who had turned 18 in 2020 of the Ministry of citizen, associate citizen, naturalized citizen and holder ward/village-tract and they were allowed to cast votes. Labour, Immigration and Population and Hluttaw of temporary certificate, whose name is included in the (f) In every page of Form (1) book, it did not found the Election Law Section 6 (a). voting roll of a constituency shall have the right to vote signatures of the chairman and secretaries of ward/ 7. There are 41,697 non-identity voters. Moreover, only in the said constituency”. It did not find the sig- village-tract election sub-commission according to Hluttaw Election Law Section (15) (c) in Chapter VI, natures of ward/village-tract election sub-commission the Hluttaw Election Rules 15 (a). “Preparation of Voting Roll” stated, “Whoever has the chairman and secretary in Form (1) of 21 village-tracts (g) It did not find the names of voters, voting numbers, right to vote in any constituency shall not be included in Mongmit township and 4 village-tracts of Mabein polling station numbers, ward/village-tracts, signa- in the voting roll of any constituency other than that Township. tures or fingerprints on the ballot receipts used in of the constituency concerned at the same time.” But, 12. U Dar Yay Hla and U Yar Bo on voter lists of No (1) some polling stations. there were 1,928 persons repeated on the voter lists polling station of Wan Salaung Village-tract of Met- (h) Some of the ward/village-tract election commission more than three times and 31,052 persons repeated mung Township and U Aik Kyant on voter lists of failed to return the ballot receipts and extra ballots on the voter lists two times in these seven townships No (3) polling station of Soot Wow Village-tract were in accordance with the law and so the ballots were of Shan State. found on voter list although they were under 18 on the found missing. 8. The date of birth of Daw Nan Nway, voting No (687) election day and they cast their votes. (i) The non-identity voters were on the voter lists and the on voter lists of No (2) polling station in Nar Khan 13. The officials did not put the three additional voters voters cast votes just with the certificates without any Village-tract of Mongnai Township is 19-12-2002 and of No (1) polling station of No (2) Ward of Metmung national identity cards. she was on the voter lists although she was under 18. Township in additional lists and allowed them to cast (j) They conducted measures that violate the law when She cast vote on election day. vote by registering with handwriting on Form (1). they started collecting advance ballot. 9. It did not found the names of voters, voting numbers, 14. Findings in seven townships of Shan State were as (k) They released the COVID-19 related instructions, polling station numbers and signatures on township follows: which were not conformity with the law, to collect voter advance ballot receipts used by election sub commis- (a) There were 272,425 voters and they used 271,517 ballots lists and advance votes when the election drew near. sion of Hsenwi township. out of all withdrawals, which was 908 less than the 15. It found voting frauds in Mongnai, Hsenwi, Kyaukme, 10. The ballot receipts and remaining ballots of No (2) numbers of voters. Nawnghkio, Mongmit, Mabein and Metmung town- polling station of Lone Wal Village-tract of Nawnghkio (b) It found 5,420 missing ballots in withdrawals and used ships of Shan State. The excess/shortage ballots were Township were returned on 6-5-2021 to the township ballots. found in the inspection. They failed to follow the stipu- election sub-commission when the inspection was (c) It found 3,366 extra ballots at some polling stations. lations of the Hluttaw Election Law and Rules. conducted. Some ward/village-tract election sub- (d) They did not follow the Hluttaw Election Law Rules 66 Union Election Commission 24 MAY 2021 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Files opened against nurses who participated in CDM activity with attempts to deteriorate peace and stability of the State

THE following nurses have been charged under Section 505-a of the Penal Code for inciting State service personnel and health staff to participate in CDM activities, themselves participating in it, supporting CDM activities and CRPH and NUG unlawful association with the aim of deteriorating the State administrative machinery.

Section 6 Daw Soe Soe Myeik Hospital Launglon Town- 505-a Sr Name Hospital Address of Penal Photo Thet ship, Code (Nurse) Taninthayi Region 1 Daw Khin Pyinmana Hos- Taungdwingyi 505-a Hnin Mu pital Township, (Senior Nurse) Magway Region 7 U L Hsan Aung Namsang Hos- Namsang, 505-a (Nurse) pital Shan State (South) 2 Daw Soe Soe Kawtkat Station Zalun Township, 505-a Hnin Hospital Ayeyawady (Senior Nurse) Region 8 Daw Ei Mon Kawthoung Hos- Kawthoung, 505-a Nyein pital Taninthayi (Nurse) Region

3 Daw Aye Myat Myeik Hospital Thayetchaung, 505-a Yadana Moe Taninthayi 9 Daw Ei Ei Myeik Hospital Dawei, 505-a (Senior Nurse) Region Shan Taninthayi (Nurse) Region

4 Daw Ei Phyo Waw Hospital Waw, 505-a Thanda Hlaing Bago Region (Nurse) 10 Daw Ohnmar Paunglaung Sta- Loikaw, Kayah 505-a Khaing tion Hospital State (Nurse)

5 Daw Aye Thida Myitkyo Station DaikU, 505-a Kyaw Hospital Bago Region (Nurse) As tasks are being carried out to arrest those nurses charged, people are urged to inform nearby police stations about those persons, and action will be taken against the persons who admitted them under the law. —MNA

Files opened against education staff who participated in CDM activity with attempts to deteriorate peace and stability of the State

THE following teachers have been charged under Section 505-A of the Penal Code for inciting State service personnel and education staff to participate in CDM activities, themselves participating in it, supporting CDM activities and CRPH and NUG unlawful associations with the aim of deteriorating the State adminis- trative machinery.

6 Daw Thi Thi Lecturer, Monywa, 505-a Section Than Myint Monywa Education Sagaing Region Sr Name Occupation Address of Penal Photo Degree College, Code Monywa 1 Dr Aung Rector, Yadanapon Amarapura 505-a Aung Min University, Amara- Township, Man- pura Township dalay Region 7 Dr San Lecturer, Pakokku, 505-a Shwin Pakokku Univer- Magway Region sity, Pakokku 2 Dr Kyi Thu Professor, Magway, Mag- 505-a Myint Technological Uni- way Region versity (Hmawby), 8 Dr Phway Lecturer, Monywa, 505-a Hmawby Township Phway Aung Monywa University Sagaing Region of Economics, Monywa 3 Dr Yin Yin Professor, Mayangon 505-a Win Yangon University, Township, Kamayut Township Yangon Region 9 U Pyae Phyo Assistant Lecturer, Taikkyi Town- 505-a Han West Yangon Uni- ship, Yangon versity, Region Htantabin Town- 4 U Hla Myo Lecturer, Dagon Myothit 505-a ship Dagon University, (East) Town- Dagon Myothit ship, 10 Daw Thanda Assistant Lecturer, Thingangyun 505-a (East) Township Yangon Region Lwin Government Tech- Township, nical Institute, Yangon Region 5 U Aung Lecturer, Mayangon 505-a Dagon Myothit Kyaw Soe West Yangon Uni- Township, (South) Township versity, Yangon Region Htantabin Town- As tasks are being carried out to arrest those education staff charged, people are ship urged to inform nearby police stations about those education staff, and action will be taken against the persons under the law for admitting those education staff. — MNA 24 MAY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 7 High rubber price boosts profit in Homalin Township

THE rubber farmers from Rubber cultivation started Homalin Township, Sagaing Re- in Homalin in 2005. The acres gion make handsome profits on grew year over year, and the account of the price increases, number of rubber acres reached according to Homalin Township 8,187 in 2021. This year, 531 of Agriculture Department. the acres can be tapped. About Rubber earlier fetched K700 300,000 pounds of natural rubber per pound. The price of rubber are yearly produced. has risen to K900 per pound at Moreover, a mixed cropping present. Rubber price fluctuates system is practised in the town- each month. An acre produces ship. The coffee plants are also typically 800-1,000 pounds, and grown under rubber trees. The the growers receive profits of coffee seeds also raised the in- K400,000-500,000. come of the farmers, according Rubber sheets from Homa- to the township Agriculture De- lin Township are delivered to partment. — Hmway Kyu Zin/ Monywa and Mandalay cities. GNLM

Rubber cultivation started in Homalin in 2005. The acres grew year over year, and the number of rubber acres reached 8,187 in 2021.

CMP garment exports top $1.4 bln Infection turns live cattle in five months trade to black market CHAIRPERSON U Soe Naing Myanmar’s live cattle of the Mandalay Region Cattle export is heavily relying on Exporters Association said that Chinese market due to a good Chinese traders are constantly price. However, Myanmar has purchasing about 1,000 cattle on other external markets such as the black market across Myan- Laos, Thailand, Malaysia and mar and China. Bangladesh. At present, the black mar- The Ministry of Commerce ket has been more robust. The grants a permit to each com- legitimate market has halted pany for 100 cattle export, and since late 2020. the permit is valid for three “The illegal market is hap- months. The companies can pening. At present, the border be taken legal actions if they trade was illegally carried out do not sell the cattle during the like the trade four years ago,” three months. U Soe Naing stressed. Live cattle export was al- Following about 10,000 cat- lowed in late 2017 to eradicate tle stranded in Muse last year, illegal exports, creating more traders embarked on illegal opportunities for breeders and The garment sector is among the prioritized sectors driving up exports. The CMP garment industry emerged as sales. promoting their interests. a promising one, with preferential trade from Western countries. For legitimate trade, Chi- Myanmar shipped US$360 MYANMAR’S garment export other serious consequences European Union market. Con- na permits live cattle import million worth of animal prod- exceeded US$1.4 billion in the amid the political instabilities sequently, some CMP garment only after ensuring the cattle is ucts, including cattle, to the ex- first five months (Oct-Feb) of the and the COVID-19 impacts, trad- factories permanently and tem- free from 20 diseases, including ternal markets in the financial current financial year 2020-2021, ers stressed. porarily shut down and left thou- Foot and Mouth Disease, along year 2018-2019. The value of ani- according to the data released by Myanmar’s manufacturing sands of workers unemployed. with vaccination certificates, mal product exports dropped by the Ministry of Commerce. sector recorded an accelerated Myanmar mainly exports health certificates, and farming $100 million in the 2019-2020FY The factories are facing can- downturn in the previous months CMP garments to markets in registration certificates. Those as against a year ago, follow- cellation of order and slump in as political changes led to factory Japan and Europe along with import criteria do not matter on ing the negative impacts of the output, new orders. However, the closures. The layoff is extended, the Republic of Korea, China, the black market. COVID-19. — NN/GNLM Swedish fashion retailer H&M is and some workers were forced and the US. gradually placing orders from to return to their hometowns. The export value of CMP Myanmar again after it paused Turning to prices, higher mate- garments was only $850 million in March. Then, more interna- rial costs and unfavourable ex- in the 2015-2016FY, but it has tri- tional fashion retailers such as change rate movements contrib- pled over the past two FYs. In Primark and Bestseller starts uted to a sharp increase in cost the 2016-2017FY, about $2 billion to resume new orders. burdens, the HIS Markit stated. was earned from exports of CMP The garment sector is Myanmar’s manufacturing garments. The figure increased among the prioritized sectors sector is concentrated mainly in to an estimated $2.5 billion in driving up exports. The CMP garment and textiles produced the 2017-2018FY and $2.2 billion garment industry emerged as a on the Cutting, Making, and in the 2018 mini-budget period promising one, with preferential Packaging basis. It contributes (from April to September). Ac- trade from Western countries. to the country’s GDP to a certain cording to the Commerce Minis- Nevertheless, we cannot still extent. try, it tremendously grew to $4.6 expect normalcy for now due to At present, Myanmar’s gar- billion in the 2018-2019FY and the possible disruption in the ment export drastically dropped $4.8 billion in the 2019-2020FY. logistics and supply sector and on the slump in demand by the — KK/GNLM 24 MAY 2021 24 MAY 2021 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE / NATIONAL 9

Rural roads Strengthening health and agri-food systems must Head of Service stretching across the Organization appointed go hand-in-hand THE State Administration Council has appointed U Htein Win, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Population under the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population as nation for benefiting Health and agri-food systems must be strengthened and improved to counter the impact of the COVID-19 pan- Director-General of the National Registration and Citizenship Department on probation from the date he assumes charge demic and to avoid a global food crisis, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the of his duties. rural people United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, said on 21 May. HE government has been implementing the rural road ` development strategic long-term plan till 2030. Various EYOND jeopardiz- distribution and recent COVID-19 ferent initiatives to enhance the Tkinds of roads included in the transport infrastructures ing human health, surges in India, South America One Health approach. Global are directly and indirectly benefiting the entire national people. the pandemic is also and other regions. promotion through the Global MYANMAR DAILY WEATHER REPORT “B (Issued at 4:00 pm Sunday 23 May 2021) In fact, rural roads are linkages among the villages, which disrupting our agri-food systems “Vaccinating quickly and Action Plan on One Health and are infrastructures of the country. Thanks to the rural roads, that are the core to our health and thoroughly around the world, its High-Level Expert Panel are BAY INFERENCE: According to the observations at (15:30) the national people residing in rural areas will enjoy the fruits life,” the FAO Director-General together with continued public important steps,” he said. hrs MST today, the low pressure area over the Eastcentral Bay of smooth travelling, sending domestic products to the markets told world leaders at the virtual health measures, are the only way The One Health Approach of Bengal has intensified into a depression. Monsoon is strong in time and consequences in the improvement of health, edu- Global Health Summit of the G20. to end the pandemic and prevent recognizes the links between the over the Andaman Sea and Southeast Bay of Bengal. Weather cation, social and develop- “We need to take immediate ac- more dangerous variants from health of people, animals, and the is partly cloudy over the North Bay and cloudy elsewhere over the Bay of Bengal. ment affairs. tion, to avoid a global food crisis environment and highlights the gaining a foothold,” Guterres said. FORECAST VALID UNTIL MORNING OF THE 24 May Up to 2021-2022 finan- with long-term impacts.” The Director-General of the need for specialists in multiple 2021: Rain or thundershowers will be widespread in Yangon, Hence, al- cial year, rural roads with The Summit was co-hosted World Health Organization, Tedros sectors to address any health Ayeyawady, and Taninthayi regions and Mon State, fairly wide- more than 56,000 miles in by the European Commission Adhanom Ghebreyesus, also not- threats and prevent disruption spread in Bago Region, and Rakhine and Kayin states, scattered total length are passing President, Ursula von der Ley- ed the inequities of the current to agri-food systems. in Upper Sagaing Region and Kachin, Shan, Chin and Kayah lotment of through 52,329 villages en, and Italian Prime Minister, vaccine rollout and warned the “Global health security and states and isolated in the remaining regions and states with isolated heavyfalls in Yangon, Ayeyawady and Taninthayi regions across the nation. Among Mario Draghi, as Italy holds food security must be for all – with Summit that COVID-19 would not and Mon State. Degree of certainty is (80%). budgets them, over 12,800 miles long the current chair of the G20. In be the last pandemic. no-one left behind,” the Direc- STATE OF THE SEA: Occasional squalls with rough seas will rural roads can be used all addition, the leaders of the G20 He said that bold leadership tor-General said. be experienced off and along Myanmar Coasts. Surface wind the year-round, accounting countries, heads of international and commitments are needed to The Rome Declaration high- speed in squalls may reach (40)mph. Wave height will be about Planting rice in Gebangsari Village, Banyumas, Central Java, Indonesia. PHOTO: WIKIPEDIA should flow for 23 per cent, whereas and regional organizations, pri- ensure a safer future for everyone lighted the importance of invest- (9-13) feet off and along Myanmar Coasts. more than 43,000 miles long vate enterprise and global health stressed the FAO Director-Gen- people are currently projected to cio-economic impacts. on the planet. ing in early warning information, OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Likelihood of advancement of Southwest Monsoon into the Deltaic areas. into the con- rural roads can be used in bodies were invited to share les- eral. “Sharing lessons learned, fall into extreme poverty and food Italy’s Draghi said the pan- One Health Approach surveillance and trigger systems, FORECAST FOR NAY PYI TAW AND NEIGHBOURING just a dry season, account- sons learned from the COVID-19 strengthening multilateral coop- insecurity. demic showed no sign of abating Underscoring the importance in line with the One Health Ap- AREA FOR 24 May 2021:Likelihood of isolated rain or thun- ing for 77 per cent. pandemic. eration and developing joint ac- He highlighted FAO’s action and noted that only 0.3 per cent of collaboration, FAO’s Direc- proach, as well as in research and dershowers. Degree of certainty is (60%). struction Various forms of roads The Summit endorsed the tions, such as adopting the Rome through its flagship Hand-in-Hand of the world’s 1.5 billion vaccine tor-General pointed to the newly innovation. It also underlined the FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING AREA such as earthen roads, ‘Rome Declaration‘ calling for ur- Declaration, will pave the way to Initiative, which focuses on vul- doses had been administered in created One Health High-Level urgent need to scale up efforts, FOR 24 May 2021: One or two rain or thundershowers. Degree gravel roads, laterite roads, gent action to scale up equitable this common goal.” nerable countries (SIDS, LDCs low-income countries. Expert Panel, launched earli- supporting synergies between the of certainty is (100%). and mainte- FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING asphalt roads, asphalt con- vaccine distribution and access Qu said that efforts to achieve and LLDCs), and drew attention The Secretary-General of the er in the week. “The Tripartite public and private sectors, to en- AREA FOR 24 May 2021:Partly cloudy. crete roads and concrete for the world’s poorest and most the Sustainable Development to the organization’s COVID-19 United Nations, António Guterres, of FAO, WHO and OIE together sure timely, global and equitable nance of ru- roads are under the title of vulnerable. Goals (SDGs) have been critical- Response and Recovery Pro- expressed concern about a “two- with UNEP, IAEA, World Bank access to safe and affordable COV- Depression News the rural road. These kinds “The pandemic will only ly compromised by the pandem- gramme, which FAO established speed response” to the pandemic, Group and others, join the G20 ID-19 vaccines and other tools. 23 May 2021 19:00 MST Today of rural roads are current- be over once everyone is safe,” ic, noting that about 150 million to address the pandemic’s so- noting the inequality of vaccine and other Members in the dif- SOURCE : FAO ral roads for ly stretching not only into DEPRESSION the remote areas but also ACCORDING to the observations at (18:30) hrs MST today, into the villages close to the the depression over the Eastcentral Bay of Bengal has moved their long- North-Northwestwards. It is centered at about (235) Nautical cities. India tells social media firms to take down ‘Indian variant’ posts miles Northwest of Coco Island, about (275) Nautical miles term exist- Relevant departments West-Southwest of Pathein (Myanmar), about (305) Nauti- are striving for upgrad- India’s government has ordered social media platforms to take down content that refers to the “Indian cal miles Southeast of Paradip, about (345) Nautical miles ing the rural roads step South-Southeast of Digha (India). ence to bring by step, depending on the variant” of the coronavirus. It is not moving towards Myanmar coasts, the present stage allotment of budgets and of the depression is coded yellow stage. Position of depression, center pressure and wind contributions of local people HE B.1.617 variant was “It has come to our knowl- Several countries have drugs. Depression is located at Latitude (16.3) degree North and a great ben- and well-wishers. As such, first detected in India last edge that a false statement is banned or put severe restrictions The government last month Longitude (90.0) degree East, centre pressure of depression concerted efforts of rele- Tyear and has been blamed being circulated online which on passengers from India since ordered Twitter and Facebook to is (1000) hPa and maximum wind speed near the center is (35) efit to the ru- vant departments and local for much of a devastating Cov- implies that an ‘Indian variant’ of the variant emerged. remove dozens of posts critical of miles per hour at (18:30) hrs MST today. people will achieve success id-19 wave that has battered coronavirus is spreading across Many health experts and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s in the improvement of the South Asian nations in recent the countries. This is completely governments have used country handling of the crisis. During next (24) hrs Forecast The depression is likely to move North-Northwestwards rural roads. weeks. FALSE,” read the letter, obtained names to describe new coronavi- India on Saturday reported ral people. and forecast to intensify into a Deep Depression during next The rural roads do not It has spread to Britain and by AFP. rus variants that have emerged another 257,000 cases and 4,194 (12)hrs and Cyclonic Storm during next (24) hrs. represent the facilities for at least 43 other countries, where The ministry cited previous in Britain, Brazil and South Af- deaths in 24 hours, taking its to- just rural people. These symbolize the landmarks as well as “Indian variant” has become a calls to curb “false news and mis- rica. tal to 26.2 million infections and General caution arteries of respective areas. The rural roads stretching as net- widely used term. information” about the pandemic Indian government officials 295,525 deaths. Due to the depression, rain or thundershowers will be fairly works create chances for both rural and urban people to meet The government order, sent on social media as a basis for have regularly used the term Almost half of the deaths widespread to widespread in Bago, Yangon and Ayeyawady regions, Rakhine States with isolated heavy falls in Bago, Yan- their souls. These facilities help bump the hearts of the entire Friday by the electronics and the order. “UK variant” since the mutant have been recorded since late gon and Ayeyawady regions, Rakhine State during next (48)hrs national people into each other. information technology ministry, It argued that the World British strain started spreading March when the new surge start- commencing tonight. Occasional squalls with rough seas will Construction of new rural roads is of importance for rural highlighted government sensi- Health Organization did not in India. ed battering the nation of 1.3 bil- be experienced off and along Myanmar Coasts. Surface wind people. Likewise, maintenance of existing roads is more im- tivity to accusations that it has link any country to the B.1.617 The right-wing government lion people. speed in squalls may reach (40) mph. Wave height will be about portant. Just the list of rural roads cannot actually benefit the mishandled the new surge. variant. has been criticised for its efforts The capital, New Delhi, (9-13) feet off and along Myanmar Coasts. local people. Hence, allotment of budgets should flow into the In it, the ministry told social The WHO declared the to contain the new pandemic meanwhile stopped vaccine Advisory construction and maintenance of rural roads for their long-term media companies to “remove all strain a “global concern” last wave. India has faced severe shots for people aged under 45 Due to the depression, people should be aware rain or existence to bring a great benefit to the rural people. the content” that refers to the week as it spread around the shortages of oxygen, vaccines, because it has run out of jabs. A health worker takes a swab sample from passengers for coronavirus thundershowers with strong wind and lightning and domastic flight, trawlers, vessels and ships off and along Myanmar Coasts. “Indian variant”. world. hospital beds and life-saving SOURCE: AFP screening at a railway station in New Delhi on Friday. PHOTO: AFP 24 MAY 2021 10 PANDEMIC: WORLD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Vietnam holds parliamentary election amid coronavirus case surge VIETNAM on Sunday held its substantial discussions among its one-in-five-years parliamentary deputies in recent years. election, while taking precautions The Vietnamese Commu- to prevent the spread of the novel nist Party rules the country as a coronavirus amid a spike in new one-party state. Therefore, there cases. is a strict vetting process to filter In the election, more than 69 out undesirable candidates. million voters across the country This time, a self-nominated are electing 500 deputies to the candidate who is openly gay is National Assembly from among running in the election from Ha- 866 pre-screened candidates. noi, hoping to expand the rights The results will be announced of gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans- by mid-June. gender people. Even in Vietnam, regarded Meanwhile, 3,726 deputies as an “honour student” for its will be selected among 6,199 can- success in controlling the spread didates to provincial-level Peo- of the coronavirus, the number ples Councils, 22,952 deputies to of infections has been increas- district-level Peoples Councils President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (C) has his body temperature checked and his hands disinfected prior to the ing due to the influx of mutant among 37,468 candidates, and voting process in Ho Chi Minh City on May 23, 2021. PHOTO: KYODO strains. 242,312 deputies to commu- Of the more than 5,000 infec- May. Polling stations have taken While the National Assembly nist Party and the government, it nal-level Peoples Councils among tions confirmed since the start of strict precautions such as tem- has been called a rubber-stamp nevertheless provides a certain 405,244 candidates, according to the pandemic, 2,000 have been perature checks, social distanc- legislature that confirms the pol- amount of administrative over- the Vietnam News Agency. — recorded since the beginning of ing and wearing of masks. icies of the Vietnamese Commu- sight and there have been active, Kyodo News

Malaysia decides against lockdown Mumbai teacher converts auto-rickshaw despite surge in COVID-19 cases MALAYSIA on Saturday decid- lockdown like the one in March into free service ed against a nationwide lock- last year when coronavirus RESIDENTS in India’s financial ages of ambulances. As the COVID-19 epidemic has down despite daily COVID-19 infections topped 100 cases. capital Mumbai are assisting Willpower and dedication forced many schools to tempo- cases hitting more than 6,000 However, industry groups their neighbours during the epi- have driven some people in In- rarily close down, Sawant has this week. who met with Prime Minister demic by turning their personal dia to make a positive impact in converted his auto-rickshaw Defence Minister Ismail Muhyiddin Yassin on Friday vehicles into makeshift ambu- the fight against the pandemic. into a makeshift ambulance to Sabri Yaakob, who coordinates opposed a complete lockdown, lances, as the country is facing Dattatraya Sawant is a part- help patients reach hospitals the implementation of COV- citing concerns over the im- a second wave of COVID-19 with time English teacher at the Dn- for free. ID-19 restrictions in the coun- pact on the economy. inundated hospitals and short- yansagar Vidya Mandir School. Sawant has shuttled several try, said in a press conference In a joint press conference people to the emergency ward, other measures will be imple- Saturday with Director-Gen- ensured several others make it mented, including shortened eral of Health Noor Hisham on time for their weekly treat- business hours and requiring Abdullah, Ismail said the gov- ments, and returned a number millions of more people to work ernment decided against a of residents back home after from home. total lockdown because “we they recovered from the illness. Malaysia recorded 6,320 want to balance health inter- “As India reeled from the new cases in the past 24 hours est and people’s livelihoods. second wave and after the lock- with 50 fatalities on Saturday, During the first lockdown, the down was announced in Maha- the fourth consecutive day country’s economy suffered 2.4 rashtra in April, classes were where daily cases in the coun- billion ringgit ($580 million) in already closed or went online. It try of 32 million people notched losses a day”. was then that I thought the very above 6,000. He added that 800,000 peo- rickshaw I use to earn a living The surge in infections ple lost their jobs last year.— A health worker drives an auto-rickshaw decorated as a coronavirus could also be used to help COV- has prompted calls for a total Kyodo News model to raise awareness about the pandemic in India. PHOTO: AFP ID patients,” he said. — AFP

Over 50% of nurses at COVID hospital wards in Japan consider quitting due to an alarming rise in the areas including the capital. Of The survey also found that number of COVID-19 patients. the respondents to the survey 128 nurses, or 55.7 per cent, A total of 118 nurses, or 51.3 who are thinking about quitting, had experienced irregularities percent of the 230 respondents, some mentioned fatigue, contin- in their physical or psycholog- said they had either “always” or ued overtime and low income. ical conditions such as being “sometimes” considered leav- One was concerned that “stressed and tired all the time” ing, citing too-high levels of only nurses may bear the brunt and “dehydrated from wearing stress and concerns about pos- of criticism in the event of any protective gear against the vi- sible infections, a survey con- incident. According to the sur- rus”. As the country grapples ducted in January and February vey, 79 nurses, or 34.3 per cent of with a fourth wave of infections by the Japan National Hospital the respondents, said they had triggered by highly contagious Photo shows two nurses providing medical care to a COVID-19 patient Workers’ Union showed. Jan- experienced discrimination and variants of the virus, hospitals with severe symptoms at a hospital in Osaka on April 8, 2021. PHOTO: uary was when a second state harassment due to their work across Japan have been wit- KYODO of emergency was declared for in treating COVID-19 patients nessing a high bed occupancy OVER half of nurses working at a recent survey has found, high- Tokyo and several other prefec- at hospitals, with one saying rate for COVID-19 patients with coronavirus hospital wards have lighting the increasing strain on tures. A third state of emergency a “family member was told to severe symptoms. — Kyodo thought about quitting their jobs, the country’s medical system is currently in place again in telework because I am a nurse”. News 24 MAY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR SCI/ENVIRON: WORLD 11

China’s Mars rover starts roaming the Red Planet

CHINA’S Mars rover drove from The United States and Rus- its landing platform and began sia are the only other countries exploring the surface on Sat- to have reached Mars, and only urday, state-run Xinhua news the former has operated a rover agency said, making the country on the surface. only the second nation to land Several US, Russian and and operate a rover on the Red European attempts to land rov- Planet. ers on Mars have failed in the The launch last July of the past, most recently in 2016 with Tianwen-1 Mars probe, which the crash-landing of the Schia- carried the Zhurong rover, parelli joint Russian-European marked a major milestone in spacecraft. China’s space programme. The latest successful arriv- Tianwen-1 touched down on al came in February, when US a vast northern lava plain known space agency NASA landed its as the Utopia Planitia a week ago The simulated image captured at the Beijing Aerospace Control Centre on May 22, 2021 shows China’s rover Perseverance, which has and beamed back its first photos first Mars rover, Zhurong, driving down from its landing platform to the Martian surface, Beijing, capital of since been exploring the planet. of the surface a few days later. China. PHOTO : XINHUA The US rover launched a The Mars probe and rover and collecting and analyzing rock (530-pound) Zhurong is named to the Moon and landed a rover small robotic helicopter on Mars are expected to spend around samples. after a Chinese mythical fire god. on Mars -- the most prestigious which was the first-ever powered three months taking photos, The six-wheeled, so- China has now sent astro- of all prizes in the competition flight on another planet. — AFP harvesting geographical data, lar-powered, 240-kilogramme nauts into space, powered probes for dominion of space.

NASA says there are probably Too thirsty? France’s Volvic blamed as organic salts on Mars streams run dry THE lush volcanic hills surrounding Volvic plant owned by French food and beverage giant in central France have long been a source of Danone. mineral water prized worldwide, but locals and Since 2014, the government has allowed geologists warn that too much is now being Danone to bottle up to 2.8 million cubic metres pumped out, putting the entire region at risk. a year -- or 2.8 billion one-litre bottles. “We used to have water up to our knees and That translates into an extraction of nearly the stream could turn two mills,” said Pierre 89 litres per second from the Volvic water table, Grodecoeur, 69, pointing out the flow outside compared with just 15.6 litres when bottling the house where he was born in Les Moulins operations first began in 1965. Blancs. But at the nearby fish hatchery of Saint- The mills are long gone, Grodecoeur said, Genest-l’Enfant, a registered landmark dating and these days the stream bed is often dry. from the 17th century where the Volvic source His village in the Auvergne region is just naturally emerges, there are now some months This low-angle self-portrait of NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover shows down the road from the hulking Volvic bottling when no water flows at all.— AFP the vehicle at the site from which it reached down to drill into a rock target called “Buckskin” on lower Mount Sharp. PHOTO: NASA

A NASA team has found that face where organic matter Greta Thunberg wants changes in farming organic salts are likely pres- could be better preserved,” ent on Mars. Like shards of said James M. T. Lewis, an or- and food consumption ancient pottery, these salts ganic geochemist who led the are the chemical remnants of research, published on March CLIMATE campaigner Greta organic compounds, such as 30 in the Journal of Geophysi- Thunberg launched an appeal those previously detected by cal Research: Planets. Lewis on Saturday for a change in food NASA’s Curiosity rover. Or- is based at NASA’s Goddard production and consumption in ganic compounds and salts Space Flight Centre in Green- the face of repeated crises threat- on Mars could have formed by belt, Maryland. ening the world. geologic processes or be rem- Lewis’s lab experiments “The climate crisis, ecologi- nants of ancient microbial life. and analysis of data from cal crisis and health crisis -- they Besides adding more ev- the Sample Analysis at Mars are all interlinked,” Thunberg idence to the idea that there (SAM), a portable chemistry said in a video posted on social once was organic matter on lab inside Curiosity’s belly, in- media for international biodiver- Mars, directly detecting or- directly point to the presence sity day. “Millions have died from ganic salts would also support of organic salts. But directly Covid-19, Zika, Ebola, West Nile modern-day Martian habitabil- identifying them on Mars is fever, SARS, MERS, HIV-AIDS,” ity, given that on Earth, some hard to do with instruments as viruses jump from animals to Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg wants people to rethink the organisms can use organic like SAM, which heats Martian humans, she added. way the world produces its food. PHOTO: AFP salts, such as oxalates and soil and rocks to release gases “The way we farm and treat acetates, for energy. that reveal the composition of nature cutting down forests and tion (WHO), it is likely that an many existing ones. “If we determine that these samples. The challenge destroying habitats, we are cre- animal transmitted the coronavi- “If we keep making food the there are organic salts con- is that heating organic salts ating the perfect conditions for rus to man. Zoonoses — diseases way we do we will also destroy centrated anywhere on Mars, produces only simple gases diseases to spill over from one that have jumped from animals the habitats of most wild plants we’ll want to investigate those that could be released by other animal to another — and to us,” to humans — comprise a large and animals driving countless regions further, and ideally ingredients in Martian soil. — the 18-year-old said. According percentage of all newly identified species to extinction,” Thunberg drill deeper below the sur- NASA/AFP to the World Health Organiza- infectious diseases, as well as added. — AFP 24 MAY 2021 12 SOCIETY THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 21 runners dead as extreme weather hits Thousands flee Goma city in China ultramarathon DR Congo after TWENTY-ONE people were Baiyin city mayor Zhang volcano erupts killed after hail, freezing rain Xuchen said that at around and high winds hit runners midday Saturday a section THOUSANDS have fled a vol- taking part in a 100-kilometre of the rugged ultramarathon canic eruption in the Democrat- (62-mile) cross-country moun- course — between kilometres ic Republic of Congo with lava tain race in China, state media 20 and 31 — was “suddenly af- from Mount Nyiragongo reach- said Sunday. fected by disastrous weather”. ing Goma city early Sunday. The extreme weather “In a short period of time, Even before the official an- struck a high-altitude section hailstones and ice rain sud- nouncement, people had started of the race held in the scenic denly fell in the local area, and filling the streets and carrying Yellow River Stone Forest near there were strong winds. The what they could as they headed Baiyin city in northwestern temperature sharply dropped,” out of the city, where the last Gansu province Saturday af- Zhang said. major eruption killed 100 people. ternoon. Shortly after receiving “The sky has turned red,” Among the dead were messages seeking help from Rescuers managed to save 18 participants. PHOTO: AFP one resident, Carine Mbala, told elite Chinese long-distance some participants, marathon AFP. runners, local media reported. organizers dispatched a res- The victims included top Huang, who was deaf- “There is a smell of sulphur. Official news agency Xin- cue team that managed to save domestic marathon runners mute, won the men’s hear- In the distance you can see giant hua confirmed the death toll 18 of the 172 participants. Liang Jing and Huang Guan- ing-impaired marathon at flames coming out of the moun- had risen to 21, citing the local At around 2pm, weather jun, local media reported, cit- the 2019 National Paralympic tain,” she said. rescue command headquar- conditions worsened and the ing a friend of Huang’s and Games held in Tianjin. Officials said the lava had ters. State broadcaster CCTV race was immediately called Wei Pulong, Liang’s coach. Marathon organizers reached Goma city airport -- lo- also reported the final miss- off as local authorities sent Liang had won multiple confirmed his death to a cated on the outskirts of the me- ing competitor had been found more rescuers to help, Zhang Chinese ultramarathons in friend, who was cited in local tropolis on the shores of Lake dead. said. recent years. media. — AFP Kivu -- although residents said it had stopped at the edge of the facility. “The situation is deterio- Italian rockers Maneskin win pandemic- rating,” an official from Virunga National Park, where the vol- defying Eurovision cano is located, told his staff in a memo. and its first since 1990 came champagne during a press Communications Minister after a nailbiting end to the conference. Patrick Muyaya confirmed on kitschy competition, which “It was really incredible, Saturday an evacuation plan went ahead amid strict pro- the whole event, this Eurovi- had been activated, adding: tocols including mass testing sion is going to be a lighthouse.” “The government is discussing and an audience limited to 3,500 Bassist Victoria De An- the urgent measures to take at people. gelis said their victory “could present.” Meanwhile, Congo- The theme of this year’s be a message of hope” to Italy, lese President Felix Tshisekedi Eurovision was “Open Up”, and which was one of the countries said he would “interrupt his stay the Dutch government-backed in Europe hardest hit by the in Europe to return home this coronavirus restrictions could virus. Sunday to supervise the coordi- be a model for mass events “We’re honoured to be nation of aid”. such as Euro 2020 and the To- bringing it back after 31 years,” By early Sunday at least kyo Olympics. she said of the Eurovision title, 3,000 people had arrived in The high-kicking lederhosen and eyeliner-wearing Italians, who Maneskin, featuring three which means Italy is due to host neighbouring Rwanda, accord- were favourites for victory, beat off stiff competition from France and men and one woman, said the next year. ing to the country’s national Switzerland. PHOTO: AFP whole evening of stomping ‘Rock and roll never dies’ broadcaster. ITALIAN rock foursome Mane- after a year off because of the songs and flamboyant cos- But there was heartbreak The Rwanda Broadcast skin won the Eurovision Song virus, the high-kicking, leder- tumes would bring cheer after for French singer Barbara Agency tweeted photos of those Contest in Rotterdam on Satur- hosen-wearing Italians beat off more than a year of Covid-19. Pravi, who came agonizingly arriving in Rubavu district, add- day in a glammed-up message of stiff competition from France and “We think that the whole close to ending her country’s ing they would be “accommo- hope for a world emerging from Switzerland with their song “Zitti event was a relief”, singer Da- 44 years of hurt since its last dated in schools and places of the coronavirus pandemic. e Buoni”. miano David said after show- Eurovision win with her moody worship that have been made As the tournament returned Italy’s third Eurovision win ering his bandmates with number “Voila”. — AFP ready”. — AFP Rat killers of New York: dogs, volunteers hunt brazen rodents LATE on a Friday night, eight dog en- wired for the job. They live for the job,” Shortly into the coronavirus crisis, demic, albeit slightly less regularly. thusiasts and their pet pooches prowl explained Richard Reynolds, organizer America’s Centres for Disease Control Superpowers several dark alleys in New York’s Lower of the Ryders Alley Trencher-fed Society, and Prevention warned of “unusual or Shorter-legged dogs such as Jagd- East Side with one mission: to hunt and or R.A.T.S. for short. aggressive rodent behaviour” after res- terriers flush out rodents from piles of kill as many rats as possible. New York’s furry rodents are noto- taurants and offices closed, disrupting garbage, construction debris and bush- The dogs, mostly terriers, pant and rious. Legend has it there are as many food sources. es while faster, longer-legged dogs like strain at their leashes before diving into rats in the city as humans (some eight That hasn’t deterred the men and Bedlingtons stand back, ready to pounce. trash bags and emerging seconds later million), with public-health officials reg- women volunteers of R.A.T.S. and their “It’s a bit like X-Men,” says Alex with a convulsing rodent between their ularly testing new techniques to control dogs. They have been chasing vermin Middleton, a 36-year-old dog trainer. teeth. the population, including placing dry ice for about 30 years and have maintained “Each dog has its own superpower.” “They’re bred for the job. They’re in rat burrows to asphyxiate them. their nocturnal meets during the pan- — AFP 24 MAY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR BIZ: WORLD/ AD 13 Foreign students in Japan job hunt online amid pandemic

WITH the coronavirus corner. foreign students to the Kompyang works pandemic adding to the Sessions by the level of Japanese ability as a manager at one of challenge of finding work firms, which included Ni- required and how much about 500 restaurants the in a foreign country, over- tori Holdings Co., a To- overtime there would be Aichi Prefecture-based seas students in Japan kyo-based home furnish- per month. companies operates in have taken to visiting on- ings retailer, and Marukyo Kompyang Supartini, Japan and has an eye line job-information fairs, Co., a confectionery mak- an Indonesian employee on Monogatari’s plans events that also allow er based in Tottori Pre- at The Monogatari Corp. to expand the number companies in rural areas fecture, western Japan, who participated in one of restaurants it runs in access to a more diverse lasted 45 minutes each. session, cited difficulties Southeast Asia. range of candidates. Some firms used English in communicating with “I want to gain more Screenshot image shows Kompyang Supartini of The A virtual job fair on and Chinese during their her Japanese colleagues knowledge and expe- Monogatari Corp. talking about the company at an online Saturday featuring nine job-information fair on May 22, 2021. PHOTO: KYODO presentations. but said the company of- rience in Japan and be companies was attended Questions from the fers Japanese-language ready to be deployed as by over 1,100 students from Thailand. In addition to also included seminars on job seekers included lessons and training in manager of an outlet in 24 countries and territo- sessions run by the par- job hunting in Japan and wanting to know what the business manners for its my home country,” she ries such as Indonesia and ticipating firms, the event a personal consultation companies expect from international staff. said. — Kyodo News

Unmanned supermarkets to the Germany serves up Covid jabs in the company canteen rescue in Sweden’s rural areas IT’S well before midday but manned by medical staff. chemical technician train- Each section is dedi- ONE after another, gro- stocking the shop’s er Ralf Scharf is already cated to a different step in cery stores are shutting shelves with her honey heading to the company the process, from signing down in rural Sweden, at the same time. canteen. And lunch is the consent forms and getting leaving villagers to trav- Shoppers unlock last thing on his mind. a pre-jab consultation to el miles to buy food. But the supermarket’s door He’s here to get a Cov- the actual injection and a new type of shop has with an app on their id-19 jab, as his German recovery room. sprung up in their wake: smartphone. employer Evonik Indus- Hungry workers can unmanned supermar- “We come here tries joins a push to ramp still grab food-to-go in an kets in mobile contain- three times a week up the country’s immuniza- adjacent room. ers. and buy stuff we need,” tion drive by including com- The makeshift vaccination centre at chemicals group The makeshift vacci- In Veckholm, a vil- Lucas Edman, a tech- pany doctors in the effort. Evonik’s Hanau site, near Frankfurt, is one of several pilot nation centre at chemicals lage of a few hundred nician working in the “You can get vacci- projects in Germany. PHOTO: AFP group Evonik’s Hanau site, people 80 kilometres (50 region for a few weeks, nated without hardly any making the short walk from The usual tables have near Frankfurt, is one of miles) from Stockholm, told AFP. “It’s a little bit waiting time, it’s great,” his work station to the din- been removed to make way several such pilot projects the last grocery store more expensive but it’s Scharf, 58, told AFP after ing area. for rows of small booths in Germany. —AFP closed more than a dec- fine. It’s a price I can ade ago. Then, a year- pay to not go to another THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR and-a-half ago, even the store.” MINISTRY OF ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY little convenience store He scanned his piz- CLAIMS DAY NOTICE ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION ENTERPRISE M.V IAL 001 VOY. NO. (101N/S) at the only petrol station zas and soda on the app Date. 24th May 2021 Invitation to Bid for implementation of Ground locked its doors. on his phone, which is Consignees of cargo carried on M.V IAL 001 VOY. Mounted Solar Power Plant Projects on Independent Villagers were left linked to his bank ac- NO. (101N/S) are hereby notified that the vessel will be Power Producer and Build–Operate-Own Basis arriving on 24-5-2021 and cargo will be discharged into with no choice but to count and a national 1. Electric Power Generation Enterprise (EPGE) seeks to the premises of HPTwhere it will lie at the consignee’s risk travel a half-hour by car identification system invite tender for the purchasing of electricity at Designated and expenses and subject to the byelaws and conditions to the closest supermar- — an added anti-theft Connection Points from the Ground Mounted Solar Power of the Port of Yangon. Plant Projects on Independent Power Producer (IPP) and Build ket. But in July 2020, an security, according to Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Operate Own (BOO) Basis. automated, unmanned the store. to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now 2. The Concession Period shall be 20 (twenty) years from grocery store came to declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo And it’s all done un- Commercial Operation Date (COD). from the Vessel. town. der the watchful eye of a 3. The Tender Form can be purchased within office hour from No claims against this vessel will be admitted after In a container single security camera. the tender announced date at following office either; the Claims Day. (1) Procurement Department, dropped in the middle Phone No: 2301185 Electric Power Generation Enterprise, of a field, open 24 hours Keeping costs down Shipping Agency Department Building 27, Nay Pyi Taw, the Republic of the Union a day, the 20-square-me- In Sweden, the Myanma Port Authority of Myanmar Agent For: tre (215-square-foot) number of grocery (or) supermarket sells stores — everything (2) No. 39, Kanner Road, Ahlone Power Station, Ahlone M/S INTER ASIA LINES hundreds of items -- from superstores to Township, Yangon, the Republic of the Union of and there’s no cashier small convenience Myanmar 4. The Tender Form fee is Myanmar Kyat three hundred in sight. stores — has dropped thousand (Kyat 300,000) only. “Since a while back, from 7,169 in 1996 to 5. The bid submission date is 11th August 2021 at (10:00) hr, there has been nothing 5,180 in 2020, according Myanmar Standard Time. in this area and I think to official statistics. 6. Bidders shall prepare the proposals in accordance with the most of us living here While the number Invitation for Bid and Request for Proposal (RFP). Bidder’s have really missed of superstores has al- Proposals must be submitted on time. Any late proposal shall be rejected. that,” said Giulia Ray, a most tripled in 24 years, 7. The necessary information of this tender can be inquired beekeeper in Veckholm. many rural shops have within office hour via calling phone numbers or sending Email; “It’s so convenient closed down, often due, Electric Power Generation Enterprise to have this in the area,” like elsewhere in Eu- Ministry of Electricity and Energy she told AFP, doing her rope, to a lack of prof- Building 27, Nay Pyi Taw Ph: +95 9 89330333, + 95 9 420722181 own shopping and re- itability. —AFP [email protected] 24 MAY 2021 14 ECON: WORLD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR India start-ups eye pandemic profits Growing pains: post- Brexit ‘protocol’ stunts N.Irish business FIVE months after the UK The tailored arrange- cut ties with the European ments are designed to sus- Union, the post-Brexit “pro- tain Northern Ireland’s tocol” governing Northern fragile peace but for Mercer Irish trade is sowing discon- — who operates three garden tent in the province. centres east of Belfast — it “Traditionally a box of has undermined business. seeds would take us four “The protocol, it needs to days to get from England be abolished,” he said to Northern Ireland,” said . Robin Mercer, owner of Troubled ground Hillmount Garden Centre in Some 3,500 people were Belfast. killed in violence over Brit- “It’s taking four weeks ish rule in Northern Ireland, now because of the paper- including at the border with Food delivery firms have seen growing demand for their services during the pandemic. PHOTO: AFP work involved,” he told AFP. the Republic of Ireland. AFTER dealing with two corona- from the hospital and take care budget deliveries. “And it costs £140 ($200) for a A 1998 peace deal ended virus funerals in two weeks, Raj of everything,” the 48-year-old Anthyesti -- which means box of seeds whether there’s the unrest between pro-UK Sharma was too grief-stricken to New Delhi professor told AFP. “last sacrifice” in Sanskrit -- was £400 (worth) in the box or unionists and pro-Ireland negotiate a third with profiteering Anthyesti’s Covid package founded in 2016 by former soft- £600.” republicans, and border in- hearse drivers and crematori- cost about 30,000 rupees ($400) ware engineer Shruthi Reddy Britain officially left frastructure was removed ums, so he turned to one of the -- a bargain compared with the Sethi, who wanted to clean up the EU in January 2020, but as British troops withdrew. many new businesses that have prices charged by hearse ser- India’s unregulated funeral in- under the terms of the di- But the 310-mile sprung up around India helping vices that can be up to five times dustry. vorce, relations remained (500-kilometre) frontier struggling people while also turn- higher. It brought him “mental But the 36-year-old never an- unchanged until the start of with EU member Ireland ing a tidy profit. peace that is worth any price”. ticipated the dystopian impact 2021. posed a problem as Brexit Sharma -- not his real name The company is one example of Covid-19, with shortages of Since then, London and approached, as it is the UK’s -- was reeling from the loss of a of how entrepreneurs are dis- space in morgues, ambulances Brussels have been trading only land border with the EU. third friend when he heard of An- covering opportunities as India and even wood for funeral pyres. on new terms, effectively The border was easy thyesti Funeral Services, which grapples with a worsening coro- In many cases, relatives keeping Northern Ireland in enough to keep open with provides “end-to-end” coronavi- navirus crisis, offering a range have had to wait days to bury the EU customs union and both sides inside the EU. — rus funerals in four cities. of new services from funerals to or cremate their loved ones. — single market for goods. AFP “They pick up the body Bollywood film set cleaners to AFP

Big US companies pushed to tally progress on racial justice THE killing of George Floyd prompted a wave of equity audit that compares a company’s record promises from corporate America to advance racial with statements made in its glossy marketing equity. Nearly a year later, large US companies materials. Proponents characterize this report as a are under pressure to show progress on fulfilling risk-management tool that can help protect brands. those promises. “There are a good number of shareholders Shareholders will vote in the coming weeks on that recognize that this is an issue that could cause some of those initiatives, including whether Wal- some reputational damage on a significant level,” mart should report on the fairness of its pay scale said Tejal Patel, corporate governance director and whether Facebook and Google/Alphabet should at CtW Investment Group, an activist group that appoint a civil rights specialist to their boards. organized the drive at several leading companies. Mercer must now buy certificates costing hundreds of pounds in Another frequently proposed option is a racial — AFP order to import seeds from England. PHOTO: AFP Pandemic offers southern Italians chance to return home SIPPING a craft beer on a warm have taken advantage of en- regional disparities, driving in- spring evening in Catania, Sic- forced home-working during ternal migration from rural or ily, Corrado Paterno Castello the coronavirus pandemic to underdeveloped areas, mostly spares a thought for friends move to warmer climes, re- in the south, to wealthier urban and colleagues he left behind quiring only a plug for their centres in the north like Milan, in Milan, 1,000 kilometres (600 laptop and a decent internet a business, fashion and finance miles) north. connection. hub. “Today, between meetings, But in Italy, where for gen- “Out of my high school I had a swim at the beach,” the erations those from the rela- class, nearly everybody left ... at 29-year-old entrepreneur told tively poorer south have sought least 15 out of 20 people,” said AFP, with a beaming smile. work in the north, it has been a Elena Militello, a PhD student “The quality of life you have chance for people like Paterno from Palermo. here is very different from what Castello to go home -- perhaps “But now some have come you experience up north, and it for good. back, there’s a group of three is priceless.” The pandemic has been a change for people like Corrado Paterno ‘Free to return’ that has returned to Sicily and Workers across the world Castello, 29, to return to their roots in southern Italy. PHOTO: AFP Italy has an old history of found work.” — AFP 24 MAY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR GLOBAL AFFAIRS 15

NEWS Bolsonaro fined for breaking COVID-19 IN BRIEF restrictions in Brazil Biden: two-state solution is ‘the only PRESIDENT Jair Bolsonaro must to appeal, after which the amount answer’ to Israel- pay a fine for failing to adhere to of the fine will be set. The office did state health safety regulations at a not answer requests for comment Palestine conflict public event, the governor of Mara- from AFP. PRESIDENT Joe Biden on Fri- nhao state said, as Brazil struggles On Friday, Bolsonaro handed day pledged to help organize to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. out rural property titles in Acai- efforts to rebuild Gaza and said Health authorities filed the landia, some 500 kilometers (310 creating a Palestinian state case against Bolsonaro “for the miles) from Sao Luis, capital of alongside Israel is the “only promotion in Maranhao of gather- Maranhao state. At the event the answer” to the conflict. Biden ings with no sanitary safeguards. maskless Bolsonaro blasted Gov- also said he had told the Is- The law applies to everyone,” the ernor Dino as a “chubby dictator.” raelis to stop “intercommunal governor of the northeastern state, The far-right Brazilian president fighting” in the flashpoint city leftist Flavio Dino, tweeted late opposes Covid confinement rules, of Jerusalem. Friday. Dino reminded the public and has attacked state governors However he stressed that gatherings of more than 100 who impose local health restric- “there is no shift in my com- people are banned in his state, tions as “dictators.” mitment, commitment to the President Jair Bolsonaro must pay a fine for failing to adhere to and the use of face masks is man- Brazil has the world’s second state health safety regulations at a public event, the governor of security of Israel” and added datory. highest coronavirus death toll, af- Maranhao state said, as Brazil struggles to contain the Covid-19 that until the region “unequiv- Bolsonaro’s office has 15 days ter the United States. — AFP pandemic. PHOTO: AFP ocally” acknowledges Israel’s existence “there will be no peace.” Iran’s polls set to split New Yorkers ready to party The idea of a two-state solution — with a sovereign divided conservatives in two again — just not indoors Palestinian state alongside Israel and Jerusalem as their AFTER 14 months of lock- and enough food to feed an shared capital — has been the down and restrictions, New army. cornerstone of decades of Yorkers can now enjoy a city “I didn’t celebrate or do international diplomacy aimed where most of these limita- a baby shower. I didn’t do like at ending the Israeli-Palestini- tions have been lifted. a welcome home when we an conflict. But many have retained got out of the hospital unfor- US policy under Donald the cautious approach they tunately because of the pan- Trump was criticiszd as being adopted at the start of the demic,” she told AFP. blatantly pro-Israel and ignor- Covid-19 pandemic, and are “And so this is my first ing the Palestinians. — AFP hesitant about partying and celebration for her and I re- returning to the social life ally wanted to do it with my they enjoyed “before”. family and friends and you Floyd family Yesenia Herra, 33, who know, I know she might not emerges as powerful organizes dinners and special remember it but I want her voices against police events for tourists and who to know that this did happen,” Iran’s former parliament speaker Ali Larijani registers his candidacy for “loves to go out”, last week- she said. brutality Iran’s presidential elections. PHOTO: AFP end had her first party since While her guests seemed WITH their tears, rage, dignity A presidential election in Iran elections. March 2020, inviting around delighted to be together, many and solidarity, George Floyd’s next month could provide the The first fractures within twenty friends and family to pointed out that they did not loved ones have become final straw to split an already the conservatives date back to celebrate her daughter’s first want to invite people to their respected leaders of the fight long-divided conservative politi- the “Green Movement”, which birthday. homes yet — except for very against police brutality in the cal camp, after years of growing emerged in 2009 during protests For the safety of her close friends who they would United States. divisions. against the disputed re-election guests, almost all of whom be sure have been vaccinated. “This just fell on my lap While the list of approved of populist president Mahmoud are fully vaccinated, she or- “I don’t know if we’ll ever to take on and be his voice candidates has yet to be re- Ahmadinejad. ganized the get-together out- go back to complete comfort because he’s no longer here,” leased, the June 18 poll is al- But it was the 2015 nuclear doors in Central Park, with with that... not in the imme- Bridgett Floyd said of her role ready widely expected to be a deal in Vienna that deepened folding tables and chairs, bal- diate future,” said Merry since her brother died. Floyd, showdown between conserva- the cracks. loons tied to tree branches, Mathes, 58. — AFP a 46-year-old Black man, was tive Ali Larijani, a former parlia- Left and right killed on May 25, 2020 by a ment speaker, and ultraconser- In Iran, the word “conserv- white police officer, Derek vative judiciary chief Ebrahim atives” -- “mohafezekaran” in Chauvin, who kneeled on his Raisi. Persian -- is rarely used, a term neck for over nine minutes. According to the elections that appeared in media only in Chauvin was convicted committee, close to 600 hopefuls 1997. by a jury in Minneapolis, -- including 40 women -- have Until then, only the “right” Minnesota, of murder and registered to be candidates to and the “left” were known within manslaughter on April 20 and succeed moderate President the “Followers of the Line of the is to be sentenced on June 25. Hassan Rouhani, who is consti- Imam”, the supporters of the The Floyd family received $27 tutionally barred from running Islamic republic’s late founder, million in a settlement with for a third consecutive term. Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. the city. Captured on video But only a handful will be The other forces -- from by a bystander, Floyd’s death allowed to run after vetting by Marxists to liberals and nation- sparked protests against racial the Guardian Council, a con- alists -- who took part in the 1979 injustice across the United servative-dominated, unelected revolution that toppled the shah Yesenia Herra celebrates her daughter’s first birthday outdoors in States and around the world. body in charge of overseeing were ejected. — AFP Central Park . PHOTO: AFP — AFP 24 MAY 2021 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Myanmar football squad to get Covid tests before world cup qualifiers

NATIONAL football teams, in- World Cup Qualifiers and 2023 virus before arriving from their Group F matches involving Asian Cup second round qual- cluding Myanmar, will receive the Asian Cup Qualifiers from 28 May respective countries. They will the Myanmar team will be held ifiers have been pushed back COVID-19 test ahead of the 2022 to 15 June. Footballers will be be screened at the airport upon in Japan. for more than a year due to the World Cup Qualifiers and 2023 tested before each game to pre- arrival in the host country. The Covid test for the Myan- global outbreak of the pandemic. Asian Cup Qualifiers (2nd round), vent the spread of the disease. The Myanmar national team mar team will be performed be- The third round of the 2022 said the tourneys’ organizers. The second round of the 2022 also has to live up to its medical fore the remaining three games World Cup (Asia Zone) and the The Asian Football Confedera- World Cup and the 2023 Asian standards and be tested for the against Japan, Kyrgyzstan and third round of the 2023 Asian Cup tion (AFC) will hold the remain- Cup is being held in eight groups. virus before leaving Myanmar Tajikistan teams. will be held in mid-June. — Ko ing 60 group matches of the 2022 Teams will be tested for the and arriving in Japan. The 2022 World Cup and 2023 Nyi Lay/ GNLM

Myanmar traditional boat rowers prepare for Badosa wins maiden title as international competitions Konjuh injury curse strikes again

THE Myanmar Rowing and is preparing for next year’s the event. The team is also SPAIN’S Paula Badosa claimed Ashleigh Barty in Charleston, Canoeing Federation is re- international games. training for the World Drag- her maiden WTA title on Satur- has now won 13 of her last 15 cruiting and training Myan- The rowing federation offi- on Boat Race, scheduled day in Belgrade after opponent matches on tour. She is pro- mar traditional boat rowers cials said around 40 traditional for November this year. Ana Konjuh’s injury curse re- jected to make her top 40 debut to compete in international boat rowers, including new- The Myanmar Traditional Boat turned and forced her retire- on Monday. For 2016 US Open competitions, said federation comers, are under training by Team has won every tradition- ment from the final. quarter-finalist Konjuh, it was authorities. local coaches. al boat races in South East Fourth seed Badosa, ranked another tale of heartbreak. The 31st SEA Games to Next year’s Asian Games Asian Games and has won one at 44 in the world, was leading Now ranked 188 in the be hosted by Viet Nam does and the Asian Beach Games gold medal, one silver medal, 6-2, 2-0 when her Croatian op- world, former top 20 player Kon- not include a traditional boat will feature traditional boat and two bronze medals at the ponent called it quits. juh has undergone four surger- race. So the Myanmar Row- races. The Myanmar row- 2019 SEA Games in the Phil- Badosa, whose clay court ies on her right elbow. ing and Canoeing Federation ing team is preparing for ippines. — Ko Nyi Lay/ GNLM season has seen her notch up She even fell out of the top a win over world number one 1,000 in 2019. — AFP Liverpool and Chelsea seal Champions League places Atletico upset the odds to beat Real Madrid and Barca again

ATLETICO Madrid’s players ran old Joao Felix. through the stadium and out into Central defender Jose Gime- the car park Saturday to cele- nez formed a conga and long af- brate with fans they had not seen ter the crowds had dispersed, all season after their La Liga title left winger Yannick Carrasco re- was finally secured. turned to check on one fan who Three thousand supporters had been hurt and had to stay had gathered outside Jose Zorilla lying on the concrete. Stadium on Saturday, cordoned Almost an hour earlier, the off and surrounded by police. final whistle had blown to leave They watched on their Atletico two points ahead of Real phones while Atletico fell behind Madrid, whose last-gasp victory Liverpool players applauds the fans following during the English Premier League football match between to 19th-placed Real Valladolid, over Villarreal proved irrelevant. Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on 23 May 2021. PHOTO: AFP only to come back to claim a Some Atleti players piled LIVERPOOL and Chelsea a late Leicester collapse against minute and minutes later Harry 2-1 win and the championship onto each other and others fell seized the final two Champions Tottenham at the King Power Kane, possibly playing his final thanks to Luis Suarez’s 58th-min- to the ground with exhaustion League places in a dramatic end Stadium. game for Spurs, levelled for the ute winner. and relief. After being top since to the Premier League season Chelsea lost 2-1 at Aston visitors at the King Power. Atletico’s goalkeeper Jan December and after almost on Sunday, leaving Leicester Villa but were saved by the 4-2 Chelsea were rocked when Oblak was hoisted onto shoul- throwing away a 10-point lead heartbroken for the second con- defeat for Brendan Rodgers’ FA Bertrand Traore fired Villa ahead ders and a scarf was draped in February, the title was finally secutive campaign. Cup winners. just before the break when he round the neck of the 20-year- theirs.— AFP With Manchester City al- Jamie Vardy ramped up the met Matt Targett’s corner and ready guaranteed a third title pressure on deposed champions his shot looped over Edouard in four years and Manchester Liverpool and Chelsea early on Mendy and in off the bar. United certain to finish second, a see-saw afternoon, putting Vardy then scored again the focus was on the battle for Leicester ahead from the pen- from the penalty spot shortly the final two places in the top alty spot. after half time and minutes later four. That meant, as it stood, Liv- Villa doubled their lead when Heading into the 38th and erpool, playing in front of the Anwar El Ghazi beat substitute last round of fixtures, just one biggest crowd at Anfield since goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga point separated Chelsea in third they became English champions from the penalty spot. At that place from Leicester in fifth. least season, dropped out of the stage it looked as though Chel- Two Sadio Mane goals gave Champions League qualification sea, playing Manchester City in Liverpool a 2-0 win at home to places. next week’s Champions League Crystal Palace while Thomas But after an uncertain start, final, would miss out on the top Atletico Madrid’s players celebrate after winning the Spanish Tuchel’s side were indebted to Mane calmed nerves in the 36th four. — AFP league. PHOTO: CESAR MANSO/ AFP