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Vol. VII, No. 35, 15th Waning of Kasone 1382 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Thursday, 21 May 2020 Myanmar President, PRC President discuss closer bilateral ties in various sectors

… further enhancement of the existing friendly relations and expansion of cooperation based on the spirit of the community of shared future, joint celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between Myanmar and China …

U Win Myint, President of Republic of the Union of Myanmar Mr Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China.

WIN Myint, President of the Re- commendable achievement in success- expansion of cooperation based on the ting the pandemic, continued cooperation public of the Union of Myanmar fully controlling the COVID-19, closer spirit of the community of shared future, in regional and international arenas. They Uhad a telephone conversation collaboration between the two countries joint celebration of the 70th Anniversary also discussed on exchanging high level with His Excellency Mr Xi Jinping, Presi- in combatting the pandemic, China’s con- of the establishment of the diplomatic visits in post Covid-19 period and speeding dent of the People’s Republic of China on tinued provision of medical supplies and relations between Myanmar and China up the implementation of projects under 20 May 2020 at 18:10. other assistance related to COVID-19 as the situation of COVID-19 improves, the Belt and Road Initiatives and My- During the telephone conversa- response in Myanmar. Moreover, they strengthening cooperation between the anmar-China Economic Corridor which tion, the two leaders focused their dis- also cordially discussed further enhance- two countries in maintaining peace and were agreed during President Xi’s State cussions on matters related to China’s ment of the existing friendly relations and stability at the border areas and combat- Visit to Myanmar earlier this year.—MNA

6 cases are tested positive for COVID-19, all are returnees from UAE

More 6 positive cases of COVID-19 were found in My- All these 6 persons are the returnees from the ships of Yangon Region. Out of 199 positive cases in anmar on 20 May, and the national tally has reached United Arab Emirates. Myanmar, 6 died, 108 persons have recovered and 98 199, according to the report of the Ministry of Health They are from North Okkalapa, Pabedan, Thakay- persons have been discharged from the hospital.— and Sports. ta, Tamway, Mingalar Taungnyunt and Insein town- MNA (Translated by Aung Khin)

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NATIONAL NATIONAL BUSINESS Working Committee National coord Mobile market meets to address the committee system underway impact of COVID-19 on discusses COVID-19 in Yangon outskirts: the country’s economy cooperation with ALP MFVP PAGE-3 PAGE-6 PAGE-5 21 MAY 2020 2 PARLIAMENT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

PYITHU HLUTTAW Pyithu Hluttaw convenes 3rd day meeting of 16th regular session

PYITHU Hluttaw organized the 3rd day meeting of 16th regular session yesterday, with questions and answers to asterisked ques- tions. MP Daw Cho Cho from Ottwin constituency asked the relevant ministries for inviting foreign investments and loans after adopting policies to receive financial investments, technolo- Deputy Minister U Aung Htoo. MP Daw Cho Cho. Deputy Minister U Bharat Singh. MP U Tun Tun. gies and warehouses to store sea- sonal crops for ensuring stability for this project although open the increasing amounts of for- Maung Sein replied the query; of designs for safety measures in of agricultural produce market. tenders have been invited for two eign investments and national MP Dr Saw Naing from South renovation works; U Than Lin Deputy Minister for Com- times on 7 December 2017 and 5 investments from April 2016 to Okkalapa constituency asked Lin from Mesei constituency merce U Aung Htoo explained October 2018. December 2019, as well as the for a long term project for us- asked about creek water project the ongoing works of his ministry MP U Myat Lay Oo from prospect of future investments, ing gravity system water supply for sufficiency of household water for price stability, smooth trade, Htilin constituency asked about and question was answered by technique, together with the ex- in Hosei and Nantman villages, export promotion and reasonable construction of a single-sided Deputy Minister for Investment isting pumping system from Nga- the questions were answered by prices of agricultural produce, dam for household and irriga- and Foreign Economic Relations moeyeik water treatment plant, Deputy Minister U Hla Kyaw. and the collaborative efforts of tion water in Sinswe village in U Bharat Singh; MP Win Myint to be able to reduce electricity Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U T Ministry of Agriculture, Live- his constituency. Aung from Dabayin constituency consumption, and the question Khun Myat informed the receiv- stock and Irrigation with the Deputy Minister for Agricul- asked about removal of paddy was answered by Nay Pyi Taw ing Myanmar Health Assistant relevant organizations to sup- ture, Livestock and Irrigation U warehouses in Shwebo, Wetlet Council Member U Nyi Tun. Council Bill with the recommen- port this sector. MP U Kyaw Swe Hla Kyaw remarked the project is and Saipyin town of Debayin MP U Nyunt Win from Kan- dations of Amyotha Hluttaw, and Win (a) U Ar Lu from Kawhmu not appropriate for the area due townships, and it was answered petlet constituency asked about Bill Committee member U Sai constituency asked about the to the geographical and climatic by Deputy Minister U Aung Htoo; removal of squatters from old Tun Aye presented their report reconstruction of main market situations, but he suggested pos- MP U Myo Zaw Oo from Lewe town of his constituency and in- on it to the Pyithu Hluttaw. in his constituency. sibility of underground wells after constituency asked about promo- specting land area of hotel zones; The 4th day of Pyithu Hlut- Nay Pyi Taw Council Mem- conducting feasibility studies. tion of Alar village-tract to Alar U Tun Tun Naing from Kani con- taw will be held on 25 May. ber U Nyi Tun answered that no MP U Tun Tun from Pwint- Town in his constituency, Nay stituency asked about renovation —Aye Aye Thant one has submitted the tender byu constituency asked about Pyi Taw Council member U Aye of embankment and requirement (Translated by Aung Khin)

AMYOTHA HLUTTAW Amyotha Hluttaw approves 5th amendment regulations of Hluttaw election bylaws

tee and the Fundamental Rights the Fundamental Rights of the ministry to ban the e-cigarettes. of the Citizens, Democracy and Citizens, Democracy and Human MP U Myint Naing from Human Rights Committee. Rights Committee. Rakhine State constituency (5) MP U J Yaw Wu from Kachin MP U Aung Thein from Bago presented requirement of rural State constitution (1) asked Region constituency (12) asked clinic each in Linque and Mat- question about possible permit about electricity distribution for inhmaing villages of Kyauktaw for feasibility study of gold ex- Taungnyo new town in Nattalin Township in his constituency. cavation survey to the Austral- Township of his constituency as Deputy Minister Dr Mya Lay ia-based Fortuna Metal Myan- there is now power supply for Sein answered that reports have mar Co., Ltd on 300,000 acres of emergency operation theatre at shown no rural clinic is required land in Khaunglanphu Township Kwinkyal station hospital. in Linque village, while the latter of Putao district, Kachin State. Deputy Minister for Elec- village will need a clinic. Deputy Minister Dr Ye Myint Swe. Deputy Minister Dr Mya Lay Sein. Deputy Minister for Natural tricity and Energy U Khin Maung MP U Kyaw Ni Naing from Resources and Environmental Win replied it will implemented Shan State constituency (11) Conservation Dr Ye Myint Swe by the budget of Ministry of Elec- asked about establishment of replied the ongoing process be- tricity and Energy with technical FDA office in Laukkai Township fore issuing the permit in line assistance of his ministry. of Kokang-Administered Zone , with rules, regulations and laws. MP U San Myint from Ay- MP U Win Aung from Sagaing MP U Sai San Aung from eyawady Region constituency Region constituency (3) about Shan State constituency (12) (3) asked about electricity supply upgrade of rural clinic to health- asked for cancellation of Hpakha for Daikpyat village in Kyonpyaw care centre in Thayetpin Town- reserved forest area that covers Township of Ayeyawady Region. ship of Sagaing region. It was town and rural areas of Hopan Deputy Minister U Khin replied by Deputy Minister Dr Township in Wa Self-Adminis- Maung Win said that it will be Mya Lay Sein. tered Division. Deputy Minis- carried out with the local govern- Then, the Amyotha Hluttaw MP U J Yaw Wu. MP Dr Zaw Lin Htut. ter Dr Ye Myint Swe explained ment fund for 2021-2022 financial approved the 5th amendment The Second Amyotha Hluttaw Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker issuing order for cancellation year. regulations of Pyithu Hluttaw held its 4th day meeting yester- Mahn Win Khine Than sought of 251.08 acres from 35 villages MP Dr Zaw Lin Htut from Election Bylaw, Amyotha Hlut- day, with substitutions of Hlut- approvals of parliament for sub- included in the reserved forest Mon State constituency (9) asked taw Election Bylaw and Region/ taw committee chairpersons and stitutions of chairpersons and area and the move will continue about control measures on e-cig- State Election Bylaw. members, questions to the rel- members of the Amyotha Hlut- in coordination with the Amyo- arettes. The 4th day meeting of evant ministries and approvals taw Bill Committee, the Govern- tha Hluttaw’s the Government’s Deputy Minister for Health Amyotha Hluttaw will convene of 5th amendment regulations of ment’s Guarantees, Pledges and Guarantees, Pledges and Under- and Sports Dr Mya Lay Sein on 25 May.—Aung Ye Thwin Hluttaw election bylaws. Undertakings Vetting Commit- takings Vetting Committee and replied the urgent plan of her (Translated by Aung Khin) 21 MAY 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3 “People are the key” Working Committee meets to address the impact of COVID-19 on the country’s economy

THE fifth meeting of the Work- of Central Bank of Myanmar, U ing Committee to address the Kyaw Kyaw Maung and repre- Impact of COVID-19 on the sentatives of the Ministries con- country’s economy was held cerned took part in the meeting. via video conferencing system The meeting decided to yesterday morning. expedite loans to businesses The meeting was chaired adversely affected by the im- by U Thaung Tun, Union Minis- pact of COVID-19. The loans ter for Investment and Foreign approved on this occasion in- Economic Relations, Members clude applications of businesses of the working committee Union from States and Regions as well Ministers, U Soe Win, U Thein as Yangon based enterprises. Union Minister U Thaung Tun discusses the video conference to address impact of COVID-19 on Myanmar’s Swe, Dr. Than Myint, Governor —MNA economy. PHOTO: MNA MoALI discusses participatory MoHS prepares for irrigation management system upgrade of internet page, social networks

Union Minister for Health and Senior officials of MoHS Sports Dr Myint Htwe presided and officials of eHealth Division over the meeting at his office in also presented awareness infor- Nay Pyi Taw to upgrade internet mation, completion of e-memo page and social networks of his system, the existing manpower ministry. database in healthcare sector He discussed using common and coordination with the Face- terms in publishing announce- book Myanmar team. ments on health issues and The meeting was also at- about diseases with higher death tended by Deputy Minister Dr tolls than COVID-19, linking with Mya Lay Sein, Permanent Sec- public in healthcare projects of retary Professor Dr Thet Khaing the ministry and improvement Win and senior officials of the of internet and social networks ministry.—MNA of the ministry. (Translated by Aung Khin)

Union Minister Dr Aung Thu attends the conference on promoting Participatory Irrigation Management system yesterday. PHOTO: MNA

A conference on promoting ensure farmers and cultivators BWID (Irrigation Develop- Participatory Irrigation Man- have access to sufficient water ment Project in Western Bago agement (PIM) was held at the supply for irrigation. Region), supported by JICA, and Ministry of Agriculture, Live- The Union Minister said engineers from the Department stock and Irrigation yesterday. they formed the water utiliza- of Irrigation and Water Manage- Union Minister Dr Aung tion association and published a ment formed a task force in April Thu, Deputy Minister U Hla manual and guidebooks for PIM 2017. Kyaw, Permanent Secretary U back in April this year. He said That task force compiled Kyaw Min Oo, directors-general this meeting will discuss PIM the PIM guidelines and hand- of the ministry’s departments, implementation so that farmers book on forming a water utili- and officials from the Depart- and cultivators are able to effec- zation group. Water utilization ment of Irrigation and Water tively use the right amount of groups were formed under a Management attended the irrigation for their fields. reservoir drinking water sys- Union Minister Dr Myint Htwe chairs the meeting for upgrade of meeting. Next, Director-General U tem starting from 2000 before internet page and social networks of Ministry of Health and Sports. PHOTO: MNA Dr Aung Thu first delivered Bo Bo Kyaw of the Department the PIM guidelines were draft- a speech where he said the avail- of Irrigation and Water Manage- ed. There were 1,206 WUGs ability of freshwater is steadily ment explained the implementa- formed in that regard. With the decreasing as climate change tion process of PIM and the Un- expansion of WUGs and WUAs, occurs around the world. He said ion Minister gave instructions as there are now 1,587 WUGs and the Department of Irrigation and necessary. 8 WUAs.— MNA Water Management needs to Experts working on the (Translated by Zaw Htet Oo) 21 MAY 2020 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR National-level resettlement programme, closure of IDP camps discussed through videoconference

UNION Minister for Social Wel- The ministry started work- fare, Relief and Resettlement ing together with the relevant Dr Win Myat Aye presided over ministries on 28 March 2020 the video conference meeting in COVID-19 awareness pro- yesterday afternoon on imple- grammes and supplying health- mentation of national strategy care items by spending K2.1 bil- for resettlement programmes lion to prevent the spread of viral and closure of IDP camps in the disease. country. Prof Walter Kaelin, Inter- At the meeting, the Union national Consultant from Swit- Minister discussed difficult sit- zerland, discussed resettlement uations of his committee to con- plans with emphasis on liveli- tinue the national strategy amid hood, education, health, resist- COVID-19, and requirements ance to natural disasters and of international experiences in other requirements, comparing these works. with the situations in some coun- Myanmar announced the tries of Africa and Europe. National Strategic Plan for Re- He also advised to adopt settlement of Internally Dis- plans that meet requirements placed Persons and Closure of of IDPs. IDP Camps in November 2019, Participants at the meet- and its national-level committee ing also discussed the works in was formed on 25 February 2019 national strategies and future Union Minister Dr Win Myat Aye talks on video conference about implementation of national strategy for and its first meeting was held on implementations.—MNA resettlement programmes and closure of IDP camps in Myanmar. PHOTO:MNA 25 March. (Translated by Aung Khin)

COVID-19 in Myanmar Updated at 8 pm, 20 May 2020 Total: now 199

1. Result on testing of 159 samples at the Department of Medical Research and 94 samples in the first group at the National Health Laboratory (Yangon), totalling 253 on 20 May afternoon showed SIX new positive cases. 2. There are a total of 199 confirmed cases in Myanmar up to 8:00 pm on 20 May. 3. FOUR old cases (Case 28, 43, 87, 125) were tested negative two consecutive times, in a total of 108 persons up to 20 May, Among them, 98 persons have been discharged from the hospital and they will be kept isolation at the designated places. 4. The total death toll remains at 6. 5. There are a total of 66 new persons under investigation in the past 24 hours from 12 noon of 20 May.

COVID-19 Laboratory Tests Report at 8 pm, 20 May 2020 COVID-19 Situation Report at 8 pm, 20 May 2020

Samples tested at Department of Medical Research on 20 May 159 New Total Samples tested in first group at National Health Laboratory (Yangon) on 20 May 94 Confirmed Cases 6 199 Recovered Cases 4 108 COVID-19(SARS-CoV-2) 6 Death 0 6

Report on COVID-19 cases in laboratory tests 20 May: Updated 8 pm

Case Age Gender Address Contact with positive pa- Overseas travel his- Hospital for medical treat- Lab result Remark No tient tory ment 194 36 Male North Okkalapa Tsp, No Yes, UAE Waibargi Specialist Hospital Positive Yangon Region 195 24 Male Pabedan Tsp, Yangon No Yes, UAE Waibargi Specialist Hospital Positive Region Held under quarantine 196 44 Male Thakayta Tsp, Yangon No Yes,UAE Waibargi Specialist Hospital Positive (in Insein Township) Region 197 32 Male Tamway Tsp, Yangon No Yes,UAE Waibargi Specialist Hospital Positive Region 198 42 Male Mingalar Taungnyunt No Yes,UAE Waibargi Specialist Hospital Positive Tsp, Yangon Region 199 30 Male Insein Tsp, Yangon No Yes,UAE Waibargi Specialist Hospital Positive Region

Ministry of Health and Sports (Translated by Aung Khin) 21 MAY 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 5 Mobile market system underway in Yangon outskirts: MFVP

By Nyein Nyein The sellers can display their products through application, MYANMAR Fruit, Flower and describing price, quality and Vegetable Producers and Ex- quantity and product image. The porters Association (MFVP) consumers can buy direct online. has launched e-commerce plat- Those interested buyers can form and also, sell the fruits and download application and log in vegetables with mobile market free with Facebook account or trucks in the suburban townships google or phone number. The of Yangon, MFVP Secretary U sellers must be a member of Kyaw Thu told the Global New MFVP. Those online retailers Light of Myanmar yesterday. do not need to pay any charges. The fruits and vegetable Later, that online platform growers in Naungtayar, Pindaya will be expanded for the whole- and Aungban towns in southern sale and export markets, MFVP Shan State are facing financial stated. On 18 May, under the hardships amid coronavirus out- guidance of MFVP, 12-wheel truck break. Those local products will of cabbage were distributed free be sold through this platform. of charge each in Thingyangyun “Yangon people are the and South Dagon townships. main consumers. During the The second batch of free dis- coronavirus pandemic, people tribution is planned to proceed are staying at home and so, we A woman selecting the fruits at a supermarket in Yangon. PHOTO: PHOE KHWAR in East Dagon and Hlinethaya are arranging the mobile market townships. trucks to sell them in the town- as the market ruined. Earlier, the In the coming months, Napa the vegetables online through The civil society organiza- ships. This plan will bring fair cabbages were sent to Thirimin- cabbage, pineapple and tomatoes e-commerce mobile application tions (CSOs) contributed trans- trade at a cheaper rate for the gala market in Yangon. Now, the are going to be harvested and which have been developed by portation charges and the CSOs vendors as well as the consum- coronavirus shocks shut down market preparation is crucial, MFVP. and well-wishers are planning to ers as it is direct trade from the the hotels and restaurants and he continued. People can start using the return the contributions given growers," he said. ruined the market. Three or four market trucks application on 20 May. They can by the people to remedy the loss The cabbage growers in The cabbage price drastical- will go around the crowded sub- choose two options to collect of the growers hit hard by the Naungtayar town, southern Shan ly plunged to K100 from K1,000 urban townships. their order; self-pick-up or de- coronavirus. State have been suffering losses compared to last year. Additionally, people can buy livery service, he added. (Translated by Ei Myat Mon)

Member companies urged for contract Investments from Hong farming this monsoon: MRF Kong cross $1.3 bln in seven MYANMAR Rice Federation grower groups, are required to and procedures for contract months (Oct-Apr) (MRF) has urged the member meet production targets, said farming are aimed at ensuring companies, rice traders and an official from the Agriculture a strong market for crops and HONG Kong has emerged as “This year, infrastructure exporters to carry out contract Department. quality crops. Under the con- the largest investor in Myan- projects such as industrial farming in the coming monsoon This farming system also tract farming system, farmers mar in the current fiscal with 39 parks and urban development paddy season to boost rice pro- aims to reduce the debt-burden and companies can decide on the Hong Kong-based firms pump- projects are bringing invest- duction and offer guaranteed of farmers and to attract more price and quality of crops before ing in US$1.33 billion in real es- ments into the country,” said pricing to motivate the farmers investment to the sector, he cultivation, which can help create tate development, electricity, DICA Director-General U to produce quality crop, said the pointed out. In a bid to promote a sustainable market. Farmers, and garment businesses as Thant Sin Lwin. MRF-released press statement cooperation between farmers and on their part, would be responsi- of February-end, according to “Myanmar is trying to on 19 May. The federation has companies involved in the value ble for growing crops using Good the Directorate of Investment attract foreign investment by met with the member companies chain of the agricultural sector, Agricultural Practices and pro- and Company Administration providing tax relief, tax incen- to implement contract farming. the Ministry of Agriculture, Live- ducing crops that meet the quali- (DICA). tives, investment opportunities, MRF has informed those stock and Irrigation released pro- ty, quantity, and standards set by Hong Kong topped the list of and fast processing of propos- companies, rice millers and trad- visions for contract farming on 31 both sides under the contract. investors in the past five months, als. However, the Ministry of ers who wish to conduct contract January 2020. Contract farming is Myanmar intends to export followed by Singapore, which in- Investment and Foreign Eco- farming to report detailed plan a system under which companies over 2 million tonnes of rice for vested an estimated $917 million nomic Relations is inviting only and projected acres and town- have to provide quality input and the current fiscal year 2019-2020, in 11 projects. responsible businesses to the ships to MRF through admin@ technical assistance. the federation stated. Investments also flowed country,” he said. mrf.com.mm by 21 May 2020. The contract system out- The volume of rice and bro- into the country from China, The economic interaction According to the MRF, qual- lines 9 provisions for farmers,10 ken rice exported between 1 France, Germany, India, Japan, between Myanmar and Hong ity control and food safety are for farming companies and 9 October and 28 February in the Malaysia, the Republic of Korea, Kong has been increasing rap- key to the promotion of exports. for government. The ministry 2019-2020 fiscal year has been Thailand, the UK, Sri Lanka, the idly. Hong Kong emerged as the Therefore, improved agricultural has posted the contract on its estimated at over 1.37 million Netherlands, Viet Nam, Samoa, fourth largest investor in My- practices need to be developed. website (www.agri.com.mm), tonnes, worth $396.29 million, as China (Taipei) and Seychelles. anmar after Singapore, China, Additionally, the country and has urged the two sides to per the data released by the MRF. Foreign direct investment and Thailand. Between 1988 and requires specific export plans study it thoroughly before go- Myanmar has shipped 3.6 (FDI) of $3.35 billion flowed February 2020, 234 enterprises for each agro product, as they ing into business. The contract million tonnes of rice in the 2017- into Myanmar during the Oc- from Hong Kong brought in for- are currently exported to exter- farming system is part of the 2018 fiscal year, which was a re- tober-April period, including an eign direct investment of $9.54 nal markets based upon supply government’s efforts to encour- cord in rice exports. The export expansion of capital by existing billion into Myanmar, according and demand. Contract farming age Private-Public Partnerships volume plunged to 2.29 million enterprises, according to DICA. to official data on existing enter- systems, including regional and involving the government and the tonnes, worth $691 million, in the DICA intends to reach its prises provided by the DICA. state agriculture departments, private sector. 2018-2019FY.—Ko Khant FDI target of $5.8 billion in the —GNLM exporters, traders and some The strategies, directives, (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) 2019-2020 financial year. (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) 21 MAY 2020 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

National coord committee discusses COVID-19 cooperation with ALP www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com THE national coordination com- CHIEF EDITOR Aungthu Ya mittee for negotiating COVID-19 [email protected] measures with ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) held an DEPUTY CHIEF EDITOR online video conference with the Aye Min Soe Arakan Liberation Party (ALP) [email protected] yesterday. SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT The government’s side had Kyaw Myaing the meeting from the National Reconciliation and Peace Cen- EXECUTIVE EDITOR Aung Khin tre (NRPC) on Shweli Road in Yangon and included Chairman SENIOR TRANSLATOR Dr Tin Myo Win, Vice-Chair- Zaw Htet Oo man Lt-Gen (retd) Khin Zaw Oo and committee members. INTERNATIONAL NEWS EDITOR Ye Htut Tin, Joining the meeting from the [email protected] ALP were Saw Mra Razar Lin, Aung Htein, deputy head of the peace im- plementation group, and other LOCAL NEWS EDITORS Tun Tun Naing (Editor), representatives. [email protected] Dr Tin Myo Win first deliv- National coordination committee for negotiating COVID-19 measures with ethnic armed organizations hold ered the opening speech and online video conference with Arakan Liberation Party yesterday. PHOTO: POE HTAUNG TRANSLATORS the meeting then commenced Hay Mar Tin Win, Ei Myat Mon, Kyaw Zin Lin, Kyaw Zin Tun with an explanation of the seven and the ALP attended the meet- signatories and non-signatories The national coordination points of agreement discussed ing with the ten NCA-S EAOs on to the Nationwide Ceasefire committee will hold a similar REPORTER with the ten NCA-S EAOs to 8 May. He said the discussions Agreement (NCA) and the com- online video conference with the Nyein Nyein Ei, ALP. at this meeting was based on mittee has arranged aid for the Karenni National Progressive [email protected] Peace Commission ad- those agreements from the 8 virus to be sent to both groups Party, a non-signatory to the

PHOTOGRAPHER visory board member U Hla May meeting. in the coming week. He said Dr NCA, on 22 May.—Ye Khaung Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar Maung Shwe said the meeting U Hla Maung Shwe said Tin Myo Win and Lt-Gen (retd) Nyunt Kyaw Zeya discussed possible cooperation they are preparing future dis- Khin Zaw Oo already explained with ALP on COVID-19 matters cussions on COVID-19 with both this to the ALP. (Translated by Zaw Htet Oo) COMPUTER TEAM Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, Sanda Hnin, Thein Htwe, SWRR Ministry donates humanitarian support to Kachin, Shan IDP camps Nyi Lin Thu THE Ministry of Social Wel- tional audio to 3 IDP camps in EDITORIAL SECTION (+95) (01)8604529, fare, Relief and Resettlement Kachin State. Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 is cooperating with relevant Similarly, the ministry do- departments and organiza- nated 1,272 face masks, 210 CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION tions to implement COVID-19 bottles of hand sanitizers, and San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, Hotline - 09 974424114 measures in IDP camps and 4 informational vinyls to an temporary relief centres IDP camp in Kutkai Township, ADVERTISING & MARKETING across the nation. Shan State. ( +95) (01) 8604530, The ministry donated 698 The ministry is providing Hotline - 09 974424848 bottles of hand sanitizers, 30 humanitarian support, aware- [email protected] [email protected] bags of lime powder, 3 body ness raising campaigns and thermometers, 6 wash ba- motivational initiatives across Printed and published at the Global New sins, 3616 face masks, 2 hand Nay Pyi Taw Council and the Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at Officials from Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement providing speakers, and 2 memory sticks states and regions.—MNA No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan necessary assistance to people in Kachin State. PHOTO: MNA Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light containing COVID-19 informa- (Translated by Zaw Htet Oo) of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. [email protected] 107 Myanmar citizens repatriated from Malaysia on 20 May www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com www.facebook.com/TheGNLM A relief flight of Myanmar Air- Yangon International Airport 107 Myanmar citizens who are in Malaysia due to suspension ways International landed at the yesterday afternoon, carrying in the second group stranded of international airlines amid COVID-19. On arrival at the air- port, officials from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Pop- ulation, the Ministry of Health and Sports, and the Yangon Region government helped for their 21-day quarantine period Write for us at the designated places and the

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DR Tin Myo Win, chairman of delegation in Myanmar, at the national coordination com- the National Reconciliation mittee for negotiating COVID-19 and Peace Centre (NRPC) measures with ethnic armed on Shweli Road in Yangon organizations (EAOs), and com- yesterday. mittee members held a meeting They discussed negotiat- with members of the advisory ing and cooperating with EAOs board to the Peace Commission, concerning matters related to and Mr Stephan Sakalian, head COVID-19.—Nyunt Ko Ko of the International Commit- Government committee, Peace Commission and ICRC discuss coordination in COVID-19 measures. tee of the Red Cross (ICRC) (Translated by Zaw Htet Oo) PHOTO: POE HTAUNG

ASEAN mine action centre discusses mine-risk education amid COVID-19 THE ASEAN Regional Mine Ac- sive Ordnance Risk Education U Win Naing Tun, direc- ister of Social Welfare, Relief attended by Mr Ly Panharith tion Centre (ARMAC) organized in ASEAN in a Time of Pandem- tor-general of Department of and Resettlement, joined the Executive Director of ARMAC, the Regional Webinar on "Explo- ic” on 19 May afternoon. Rehabilitation under the Min- teleconference which was also representatives from Cambo- dia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as officials from HALO Trust (Cambodia), HI (Laos), ICRC/Myanmar Red Cross Society, UNDP (Vietnam), MAG (Vietnam), UNICEF, MAG and ARMAC. They discussed measures against COVID-19 in relevant countries and conduct- ing mine-risk education. Director-General U Win Na- ing Tun held talks on ‘no one is left behind’ policy of Myan- mar, coordination between the government and ethnic armed organizations and formation of work committees on mine clear- The ARMAC holds Regional Webinar on “Explosive Ordnance Risk Education in ASEAN in a Time of Pandemic” on 19 May afternoon. ance.—MNA PHOTO: MNA (Translated by Aung Khin)

AA kidnaps 5 household group Saw David court leaders in Kyauktaw Tsp case moved THE office of the Command- purchase necessary supplies civil servants who do not sup- to 3 June er-in-Chief of Defence Services in Kyauktaw village. port them. reported that members of the The group divided up to The AA terrorists also SAW David (a) Saw David Lah Committee has filed lawsuits AA terrorist group kidnapped purchase the supplies at Kyauk- reportedly attacked medical made his first court appear- against him and U Wai Tun in 5 hundred-household group taw’s market and around 12 personnel and security forces ance at Mayangon Township Mayangon police station and leaders of Kabaw village and pm, U Pan Thar and U Maung carrying out COVID-19 con- court yesterday as he faces a against U Saw Kwae Wah and Malar village in Kyauktaw Thar Win were abducted by 10 tainment processes by plant- lawsuit for violating govern- U Saw Reagan Di in Insein Township, Rakhine State, on AA terrorists in civilian cloth- ing an explosive mine near the ment orders preventing mass police station on 14 April in 18 May. On the morning of 18 ing near Kissapa Thiri Road. Kissapanadi Bridge, Kyauktaw, gatherings in order to mitigate accordance with the Natural May, hundred-household group U Maung Han Thein, U Wai on 11 May. spreading the COVID-19 dis- Disaster Management Law. leaders U Pan Thar and U Wai Thar Aung and U Aung Saw This unprovoked kidnap- ease. Mayangon Township Thar Aung from Kabaw village were also abducted by 10 AA ping of hundred-household Mayangon Township Ad- Judge U Moe Swe made in- and hundred-household group terrorists in civilian clothing leaders performing their duties ministrator for Ward 7, U Ye vestigations at the court yes- leaders U Maung Han Thein, near a pharmacy on Min Saw to pick up COVID-19 aid sup- Win Aung, filed the lawsuit terday and moved the trial U Aung Saw, U Maung Thein Mon Street, to the north of the ported by the Union govern- against Saw David under Ar- to 3 June (Wednesday). Saw Tun, U Maung Thar Win and market, around 12:30 pm Mean- ment is also a disruption from ticle 25 of the Natural Disaster David was transferred to In- U Tin Win of Malar village, while, U Maung Thein Tun is benefiting the public, according Management Law. sein Prison and will be held and four women were on their reportedly missing. to the office of the Command- In addition, the Yangon for 15 days.—Myo Min Thein way from Malar village to pick The AA terrorist group is er-in-Chief of Defence Servic- Region COVID-19 Control (Mayangon) up COVID-19 objects supplied reportedly kidnapping, intimi- es.—MNA and Emergency Response (Translated by Zaw Htet Oo) by the Union government and dating or killing civilians and (Translated by Zaw Htet Oo) 21 MAY 2020 21 MAY 2020 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 9 We owe our children Fourth-year performance of Chin State government to remain safe while By Nandar Win PHOTO: TARYAR Myanmar Daily Weather Report learning at schools (Issued at 7:00 pm Wednesday 20th May, 2020) Chin State, a major ecotourism destination of the future BAY INFERENCE: According to the observations at (18:30) amidst COVID-19 hrs M.S.T today, the Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm(AM- PHAN) which is crossing between Digha(West Bengal), India and Hatiyi Islands, Bangladesh has moved to North-North- LOSURE and reopening of schools is a controversial topic ENNEDY Peak of mountains are decorated natural and rural housings at a cost of eastwards and weaken to the Very Severe Cyclonic Storm in countries with both serious and less severe outbreaks Laytha mountain forests and thriving crops,” said over Ks 3980 million in fiscal year (AMPHAN). It lies at about (45) miles South of Kolkta(India). of Covid-19. where pine forest Salai Lian Luai, Chief Minister 2019-2020. The emerald green ru- Monsoon is moderate to strong over the Andaman Sea and C For parents, safety of their children at school is Kthrives and cherries of Chin State. ral development project of Chin Southeast Bay and cloudy over the North Bay and West Cen- questionable. But, from the public health point of view, a positive and rhododendron flowers bloom Located in the western part state covers nine townships, 235 tral Bay and partly cloudy and cloudy elsewhere over the Bay factor in the back-to-school argument is that it is possible to open in Tiddim Township is a tourist of Myanmar, Chin State is bor- units and 360 villages. of Bengal. the schools with staggered timetables and desks space apart and attractive place of Chin State. dering India in the west, Bangla- ‘new’ school guidelines with social distancing requirements and The 8871-foot high Kennedy Peak desh, Rakhine State and Magway Agriculture FORECAST VALID UNTIL NOON OF THE 21st May, 2020: temperature checks, and masks. is the best place to admire the Region in the south and Sagang Chin State introduced the Rain or thundershowers will be scattered in Shan and Kayah Education is important for a society’s future, and learning natural wonders of Chin State Region in the east. It has a popu- contract system in fiscal year States, fairly widespread in Naypyitaw and widespread in must not be halted. The current interruption in the routine must formed with high mountain lation of roundabout 500,000, and 2016-2017 for the development the remaining Regions and States with isolated heavyfalls in end sooner, rather than later, by overcoming the challenges posed ranges, green forests and wild it is the second smallest states of of the agriculture sector. So, it Sagaing, Mandalay, Magway, Yangon and Ayeyarwady Regions, by COVID-19. flowers. The local government the country. is establishing farms under both Chin and Rakhin States. Degree of certainty is (80%). When it comes to opening schools amidst the COVID-19 crisis, Chin State government is the departmental arrangement we should learn lessons from Viet Nam which is a shining example ensuring food sufficiency and and the contract system. It set STATE OF THE SEA: Occasional squalls with rough to very of reopening schools after containing the virus. reducing poverty in the state by up 2155 acres of highland farms rough seas will be experienced off and along Deltaic, Rakhine Here is what school life generating income sources and during the period between 2016- Coasts. Surface wind speed in squalls may reach (45)m.p.h. looks like during a global pan- job opportunities in fiscal year 2017 and 2018-2019; 100 acres Wave height will be about (10-16) feet off and along Deltaic, Education is demic. 2020-2021. under the Union budget allot- Rakhine Coasts. Squalls with moderate to rough seas are likely Schools should also step ment in fiscal year 2019-2020; at time off and along Gulf of Mottama, Mon-Taninthayi Coasts. important for a up the monitoring of health Mission 275 acres under its own budget Surface wind speed in squalls may reach (35-40)m.p.h. Wave society’s future, conditions of teachers and stu- The adopted policy of the programme; and 650 acres under height will be about (8-10) feet off and along Gulf of Mottama, dents, and those who are sick local government is to develop contract system. Mon-Taninthayi Coasts. and learning must must be prohibited from going farming that is suitable for the not be halted. to school. state, improve infrastructure, Irrigation OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Likelihood Classrooms and the Chin State Chief Minister develop small and medium en- Laivar Dam near Talanzar of isolated heavy falls in Sagaing Region and Kachin State. The current Pu Salai Lian Luai. Vice President U Henry Van Thio observing the photo gallery showcasing activities and development in Chin school canteens should be re- terprises (SMEs) and protect and State. village in Falam Township is gen- interruption in arranged to ensure that social is turning the whole Chin State, develop the natural environment. erating 2.8 million kilowatt hours FORECAST FOR NAYPYITAW AND NEIGHBOURING the routine must distancing could be managed including the Kennedy Peak into education, multiple services, office of Chin State built fire ed roads, built culverts and hous- annually and electrifying Haka AREA FOR 21st May, 2020: Isolated rain or thundershowers. and students also have stag- a major ecotourism destination, Vision reducing unemployment rate, stations in Haka, Mindat, Tid- ings in improving the infrastruc- and Tiddim. The dam is now Degree of certainty is (100%). end sooner, rather gered lunch-times to enable especially for foreign visitors. Local government’s vision increasing domestic and foreign dim, Paletwa, Varlon, Falam and ture. It allotted Ks 932.692 million supplying piped water for Falam than later, by this to be managed carefully. “We have no serious prob- involves the task of reclaiming investment, socio-economic de- Hsamee (Paletwa) and retaining for border and ethnic youth de- residents. Lower Laivar Dam FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING AREA Necessary health and hy- lems or conflicts in Chin State. It mountain farming areas for velopment, and progress of bor- walls in fiscal year 2016-2017. In velopment school and women’s projects is being implemented FOR 21st May, 2020: Some rain or thundershowers. Degree overcoming the giene matters, such as hand is a peaceful place imbued with a growing cash crops and rais- der trade. The local government fiscal year 2019-2020 it built one vocational education school in at a cost of over Ks 3,524 million, of certainty is (100%). challenges posed washing and social distancing lot of natural beauties. For exam- ing livestock, improving the enacted laws in connection with staff housing each in five towns, fiscal year 2019-2020. and it will be completed in fiscal should be the top priorities to ple, we have Khawnusom Moun- transport sector, developing the regional development, financial area fire stations in two villages year 2019-2020. In addition, Th- FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING by COVID-19. ensure all students are safe tain, which is an ASEAN herit- manageable, small and medium procedures and rules, develop- and a town, and retaining walls Rural development eekee dam is providing water to AREA FOR 21st May, 2020: Isolated rain or thundershowers. while studying at school. age, magnificent Bontala Falls enterprises and improving the ment affairs, micro credit indus- for the durability of the fire sta- The Rural Development De- nearby villages and 550 acres of Degree of certainty is (100%). Hand sanitizers or proper and mysterious Reed Lake. The power supply. It also includes try and financial sharing. tions. partment (RDD) is building staff crops. The dam was completed hand washing facilities should be placed outside of all rooms and weather is almost cold in ever undertakings for rural develop- Development undertakings Chin State government built housing, earth roads, culverts, in fiscal year 2017-2018. in all hallways, and teachers should remind students to wash their season all the year round and the ment, human resources, health, Fire Services Department two suspension bridges, extend- retaining walls, water supply SEE PAGE-10 hands regularly. Large group gatherings such as the usual school assembly, and team sports and competitions, should remain cancelled. Invitation to young To keep a safe social distance, the density of personnel should be strictly controlled in schools. writers for Sunday Education departments and schools should liaise with health authorities and nearby medical institutions to establish coordination Special mechanisms in the fight against the virus. Meanwhile, caution must remain the byword, lest a resurgence The Global New Light of Myanmar is accepting the submission of infections, or even a single case involving a teacher or student in of poetries, opinions, articles, essays and short stories from a school setting, prompts a halt to or even reversal of the relaxation young people for its weekly Sunday Next Generation Platform. of restrictions. Interested candidates can send their work to the Global While the efficacy of school closure is also debatable, the po- New Light of Myanmar at No. 150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, in person, or by email to tential negative consequences of this measure cannot be ignored. [email protected] with the following In fact, Covid-19 is a new problem for us, but a problem which information: (1) Sector you wish to be included in (poetry, is familiar to us. 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Chin State governmental officials and responsible persons pose for the group photo at the workshop for tourism (email address, mobile number, etc.).— Editorial Department, Officials and ethnic people pose for the group photo at the Khaw Nu M Cung Festival in Chin State. development in Chin State. The Global New Light of Myanmar 21 MAY 2020 10 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Fourth-year performance of Chin State government

FROM PAGE-9 We have already linked Haka, Moreover it will produce 50 Falam, Thantalan, Matupi and million kilowatt hours of electric- Kanpetlet with upgraded tarred ity for nearby villages, schools, roads. Moreover, 80 per cent police stations and churches. in Chin State is using mobile phones,” said the Chief Minister Transport of Chin State. Road Department office of Thanks to the marked pro- Chin State is protecting and re- gress in mobile phone and inter- pairing eight union highways and net networks in Chin State, the 25 local roads. It built 21 bridges local people and departmental and is building 10 other bridges personnel can now study knowl- during the period between fiscal edge on a wider scale. They now years 2016-2017 and 2019-2020 in have the broader knowledge of the state. the internal and international affairs, including the impacts of Urban development climate change and the political Chin State built staff hous- and social trends of the world and ings, a township office, a rest Myanmar. As the local govern- The Hluttaw building of Chin State. house, retaining walls for staff ment has swiftly allotted natural housings and the state office, con- schools, education staff houses, trict in the southern part of Chin relief, birth spacing, and medical disaster funds in accord with the crete roads, and installing me- pre-primary schools, hostels, re- State will have an airfield under treatment undertakings, and the requirements, locals can carry ters under the budget allotment taining walls and upgrading the the financial aid of Mission Avi- operations of a bureau to help out preparatory, response and of over Ks 1756 million for fiscal schools and hospitals in Haka, ation Fellowship International migrant workers. relief and rehabilitation under- year 2016-2017; staff housings, Thantalan, Falam, Tiddim, Tun- (MAF). The mini airport project taking more effectively. rental homes, gravel roads and zan, Mindat, Matupi and Kanpet- is being implemented under the Peace The Ministry of Construction retaining walls under the budget let. It built nursing and midwifery supervision of Aviation Depart- Chin National Front (CNF) has prioritized the quality and allotment of over Ks 2129 million training school at a cost of over ment of the Ministry of Transport held a meeting where its repre- durability in carrying out infra- for fiscal year 2019-2020; various Ks 149 million, and implemented and Communication. The airport sentatives recounted the discus- structure development under- kinds of buildings, concrete roads, staff housing, laboratory, station will have a 3000-foot long and 130- sions at the third Union Peace takings in accordance with the gravel roads, earth roads, cul- hospital, ward extension, oper- foot wide runway. Over 45 per Conference: 21st Century Pan- set standards in Chin State. Local verts, bridges, drainages, and ation theatre, and building pro- cent of the work is completed on glong. entrepreneurs who win tenders retaining walls under the budget jects in various townships of Chin 3 March 2020. for material supply or operations allotment of over Ks 8484 million State. Reforms and benefits are gaining experience and ex- for fiscal year 2019-2020; roads Disaster prevention The local government has pertise from the government and also establishing 676 acres Aviation The local government re- formed the development affairs projects which are also helping of residential land plots of the An airport project is being drew the plan for taking precau- committee and seized land scru- alleviate poverty by generating Haka rural projects under the implemented in Falam (Hsulbon) tionary measures against natural tinization committed with the job opportunities. budget allotment of Ks 300 million as the main gateway to Chin State disasters, emergency response involvement of multiple depart- The Union Government is in fiscal year 2019-2020; by plane. The project stated in programmes including search ments, and thanks to the collec- implementing long-term plans fiscal year 2015-2016 and will be and rescue during the disasters, tive meetings based on common including the Kaladan River Pro- Development affairs completed in fiscal year 2019-2020. and rehabilitation programmes interest it can alleviate the un- ject, the Paletwa Industrial Zone The development affairs The local government is building during the post-disaster period. necessary problems of the public Project and Khaingkam Indus- bodies of Chin State have been all the necessary infrastructure It is also building retaining walls, and improve the socio-economy trial Zone Project in Chin State. building new markets, upgrad- of the airport project at a cost of drainage canals, and multipur- and living standard of the locals. In implementing the de- ing the existing ones in Haka, over Ks 34 billion and complet- pose shelters. The local government is working velopment plans of Chin State, Mindat, Paletwa, Khaingkam and ed 83 per cent of the projects on It is cooperating with inter- hard for regional peace and sta- the local government is working Hsamee and implementing the 3 March this year. Test landing national partner organizations bility, security, the rule of law and with accelerated momentum in rural development plan of Haka, and test flying of an ATR-72 is and civil society organizations public welfare, and opening the accordance with the framework the capital of the state. underway. The new airport will (CSOs) in carrying out health- door for inclusive participation of laws, rules and procedures start handling regular flights in care, disaster preparatory, re- of the public. adopted by the Union. Health, Education September 2020. Lialinpi, a town gional development, job genera- “Chin State is now witness- The state is building new in Matupi Tonship, Matupi Dis- tion, infant care, food sufficiency, ing the transport development. (Translated by TMT)

Heart shaped Rih Lake in Reedkhawda is an attractive place in Chin State. Two storey building of Hakha College. 21 MAY 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR BIZ / AD 11 Rolls-Royce cuts 9,000 jobs as airlines LG chairman apologizes turn off engines over gas leak, fire SEOUL — LG Group “I express my deep LONDON — Rolls-Royce, chairman Koo Gwang- condolences and consola- the British maker of plane mo apologized Wednesday tion to victims and their engines, said Wednesday over two fatal accidents at families,” Koo said at the it will cut at least 9,000 LG Chem facilities in the Seosan plant, according to jobs and slash costs else- past two weeks, reports Yonhap news agency. where, as the coronavi- said, including a gas leak in “I am very sorry for rus hammers the aviation India that killed 12 people. causing concern to many sector. LG Group is the people,” Koo added, not- “This is not a crisis of fourth-biggest of the chae- ing that management felt our making. But it is the bols, the family-controlled “heavy responsibility” for crisis that we face and we conglomerates that domi- the safety accidents. must deal with it,” chief nate business in South Ko- LG Chem produces executive Warren East rea, the world’s 12th-larg- petrochemicals, plastic said in a statement an- est economy. resins, and engineering nouncing that Rolls would LG Chem, the group’s plastics, and has plants cut nearly one-fifth of its key subsidiary and South across South Korea and global workforce. “Our Korea’s largest chemical around the world, from the airline customers and air- company, is reeling from United States and Brazil to frame partners are having Rolls-Royce engines, like this Trent 700, power many of today’s aircraft. PHOTO : AFP/FILE the deadly gas leak at its China and Australia. to adapt and so must we.” LG Polymers India subsid- The company also Unions said they ex- 17% of staff The measures is ex- ly affect its civil aerospace iary, which left 12 residents manufactures industrial pected most of the cuts Rolls said it expected pected to hand the compa- business. dead and saw more than and electronic materials to occur in the UK, while “the loss of at least 9,000 ny annual savings of more “Our defence busi- 1,000 hospitalised. and has emerged as one analysts said the knock- roles” from a global work- than £1.3 billion ($1.6 billion, ness, based in the UK and On Wednesday, a fire of the top battery suppli- on effect for supply chains force of 52,000 and would 1.4 billion euros). US, has been robust during broke out at LG Chem’s ers for hybrid and electric meant many more people also cut “expenditure The restructuring will the pandemic, with an un- plant in Seosan, around cars, with customers in- working across the aero- across plant and property, cost Rolls about £800 mil- changed outlook, and does 120 kilometres south of cluding Mercedes Benz, space industry were set to capital and other indirect lion. Rolls said the restruc- not need to reduce head- Seoul, killing a researcher Volvo, Volkswagen, and lose their jobs. cost areas”. turing would predominant- count,” it added.— AFP and injuring two workers. BMW.— AFP

Japan receives Invitation for Prequalification – Engineering, Procurement and CLAIMS DAY NOTICE mere 2,900 Construction for Power Generation Facility of M.V THOR BREEZE foreign Integrated LNG to Power Project in Mee Lin Gyaing, Consignees of cargo carried on M.V THOR BREEZE The Republic of The Union of Myanmar VOY. NO. (2002) are hereby notified that the vessel will travellers in be arriving on 21-5-2020 and cargo will be discharged 1. Entrusted by Mee Lin Gyaing Electric Power Co. Ltd, Union Resources into the premises of MITT-5 where it will lie at the April & Engineering Company Limited (UREC) now invites Applications for consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws Prequalification for Engineering, Procurement and Construction for Power and conditions of the Port of Yangon. TOKYO — Japan re- Generation Facility of Integrated LNG to Power Project in Mee Lin Gyaing, Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am The Republic of The Union of Myanmar. ceived an estimated 2,900 to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now 2. Prequalification will be conducted through the procedures in accordance with foreign travellers in April, declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo the applicable international practice for selection of the contractor on EPC basis. down 99.9 per cent from from the Vessel. 3. Only eligible Applicants within the last ten (10) years with the following key No claims against this vessel will be admitted after a year earlier, amid the qualifications should participate in the Prequalification: coronavirus pandemic, the Claims Day. • Contracted amount involving gas turbine generator units not less than SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT government data showed US$300 million, and MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY Wednesday. • At least four gas turbines equivalent to or higher than 9F family of gas AGENT FOR: M/S WILHELMSEN SHIPS It is the first time turbines that have been successfully put into commercial operation, as the SERVICES PTE LTD. that the monthly figure contractors for design and installation or on turnkey basis, or Phone No: 2301928 has slipped below 10,000 • At least one gas turbine generator unit with the installed capacity equal to since 1964, when the gov- or higher than 300MW that has been put into operation, as the contractor on ernment began compiling EPC basis. CLAIMS DAY NOTICE such statistics. The per- The prequalification criteria are more completely described in the M.V ALTHEA centage of decline was also Prequalification Documents. Consignees of cargo carried on M.V ALTHEA VOY. 4. Please visit website www.urec.com.cn for details of the Integrated LNG to the largest ever, accord- NO. (126/F770) are hereby notified that the vessel will be Power Project in Mee Lin Gyaing in The Republic of The Union of Myanmar ing to the Japan Tourism arriving on 20-5-2020 and cargo will be discharged into the and the Prequalification Documents. Agency. premises of IBTT where it will lie at the consignee’s risk 5. A complete set of Prequalification Documents may be obtained free of charge by and expenses and subject to the byelaws and conditions of The previous low for interested eligible applicants upon the submission of a written application to the the Port of Yangon. monthly foreign visitors Email Address: [email protected] from 8:00, May 21st to 16:00 May 24th, Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am was 17,543 recorded in 2020 (local time). The Prequalification Documents will be issued through email to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now February 1964. only. The figure fell in April 6. Applications for prequalification should be submitted in sealed envelopes before declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo for the seventh consecu- 16:00 28th May, 2020. from the Vessel. tive month since October, 7. Refer to the Prequalification Documents for details of the requirements for the No claims against this vessel will be admitted after the Claims Day. when a significant drop in Preparation and Submission of Applications for Prequalification together with SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT visitors from South Korea Security. MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY and a devastating typhoon AGENT FOR: M/S BEN LINE AGENCIES halted the trend of increas- (SINGAPORE) PTE, LTD ing numbers of visitors 09251022355,09974424848 Call Thin Thin May, Phone No: 2301928 from overseas.—Kyodo 21 MAY 2020 12 ADVERTISEMENT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 21 MAY 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ECON / AD 13

Unpaid foreign domestic workers stranded in crisis-hit Lebanon

BEIRUT — A week after worker Sofia wants is to go a-half months salary,” Sofia her Lebanese employer home as Lebanon begins said, her hair draped in a kicked her out without her repatriations. red scarf. luggage, pay or passport, “My madam threw me “I want to go back to all Ethiopian domestic out. She owes me six-and- Ethiopia,” said the mother of two girls, who has not seen them for almost three years. Lebanon is suffering its worst economic crisis in decades, as well as a coro- navirus lockdown. Some Lebanese families have started paying their home help in the depreciating local currency, while oth- China saw a surprise increase in exports last month. PHOTO : AFP/FILE ers are now unable to pay them at all, with increasing China trade growth ‘unsustainable’ if virus reports of domestic work- Ethiopian domestic workers queue to register for not controlled: minister repatriation outside their country’s consulate in ers being thrown into the Beirut. PHOTO : AFP street.— AFP BEIJING — A recovery closures to control the unsustainable”. in China’s trade growth outbreak, while imports To drive economic US borders with Canada, Mexico closed another month is not sustainable unless and exports fell less than growth, the country will the coronavirus pandemic expected in renminbi “rapidly activate domestic WASHINGTON — The on March 20 and due to tact with our Canadian and is brought under control terms during the first four demand” to make up for US government on Tues- expire Wednesday, will be Mexican counterparts and globally, the minister of months. weakness in the interna- day extended for anoth- extended until June 22 and they also agree that ex- industry and informa- But Miao Wei told a tional markets, he said. er month restrictions on reviewed every 30 days. tending these restrictions tion technology warned news conference that “al- China had already non-essential travel across “Non-essential travel is prudent at this time. We Wednesday. though our imports and been trying to boost con- the borders with Canada will not be permitted un- appreciate our partnership China’s exports saw exports in renminbi terms sumption as a key driver of and Mexico to help stop the til this administration is with Mexico and Canada in a surprise increase in from January to April have domestic growth in a drive spread of the novel corona- convinced that doing so is ensuring that North Amer- April, partly because of increased moderately, to recalibrate the economy virus. The US Department safe and secure,” said in- ica is working together to rising medical product I think that if the global from one driven by exports of Homeland Security said terim DHS chief Chad Wolf. combat the ongoing global shipments, as production pandemic cannot come un- and state investment.— the closure, first ordered “We have been in con- pandemic,” he said.—AFP resumed after months of der effective control, this is AFP 21 MAY 2020 14 ASIA THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR China's top political advisory body to hold NEWS In BRIEF annual session from May 21 to 27 China-Laos railway tunnel’s border BEIJING — The National Com- mittee of the Chinese People’s drilling finished Political Consultative Confer- ence (CPPCC), the country’s top VIENTIANE — China Railway political advisory body, will open No. 2 Engineering Group its annual session on Thursday (CREC-2) told Xinhua that it has afternoon in Beijing, a spokes- drilled through the Friendship person said Wednesday. Tunnel from northern Laos to The session is set to con- the border line with China on clude on May 27, Guo Weimin, Wednesday. spokesperson for the third ses- After 37 months of hard sion of the 13th National Com- work, the China-Laos Railway mittee of the CPPCC, told a Friendship Tunnel, which runs press conference. through the Laos-China border Amid regular measures to and is constructed by CREC-2 prevent and control COVID-19, and designed by China Railway this year’s session will be shorter Eryuan Engineering Group, was than previously planned. bored from northern Laos’ Bo- During the session, the ten, some 370 km north of Lao number of plenary meetings and capital Vientiane, to the border group meetings will be reduced, with China on Wednesday. Guo said, noting that one of the The progress has, hence, plenary meetings will be held Journalists raise hands to ask questions in front of a screen during a press conference of the third session of laid a solid foundation for the via video link. the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) through video completion of the railway by link in Beijing, capital of China, May 20, 2020. PHOTO : XINHUA Foreign diplomatic envoys December 2021. to China will be invited to ob- ed. have been invited to cover the Guo also briefed the press The Friendship Tunnel, serve the opening and closing A number of Beijing-based event at the Great Hall of the conference on the main items with a total length of 9,959 me- meetings of the session, he add- Chinese and foreign reporters People, he said. of the agenda.—Xinhua tres and 2,425 metres of which belonging to the Lao section, and with the maximum burial depth of 243 metres, is located Japan’s core private-sector machinery orders slide in the forests in northern Laos. In the depth of the moun- in March amid pandemic tains, the tunnel meets salt layer with thickness of over 100 TOKYO — Japan’s core pri- declined in March from a month report on Wednesday. period the office said. metres and salinity of over 80 vate-sector machinery orders earlier, the government said in a According to the Cabinet Of- The Cabinet Office main- per cent, which is extremely fice, the orders, excluding those tained its assessment of the or- harmful to the safety of the for ships and utilities because of ders that they were “stalling,” tunnel structure.—Xinhua their volatility, edged down 0.4 although noted the full impact of per cent in March from the pre- the global coronavirus pandemic vious month. The orders totalled may yet to be seen, but likely to S. Korean 854.7 billion yen (7.94 billion U.S. be reflected in upcoming data. prosecutors dollars), in the reporting period, “The data are rather volatile the Cabinet Office said and came to begin with, so we have to keep seek 35-year on the heels of a 2.3 per cent in- watch for several months to de- imprisonment of crease in February and 2.9 per termine a trend. That said, we are cent rise in January. seeing declining demand from ex-President Park Demand for electrical ma- some industries, so we can’t be chinery was particularly weak, too optimistic about the outlook,” SEOUL — South Korean prose- dropping 24.4 per cent, along with a Cabinet Office official was quot- cutors on Wednesday demand- Demand for electrical machinery was particularly weak, dropping 24.4 orders for automakers which fell ed as telling a press briefing on ed a 35-year prison sentence for per cent. PHOTO: KYODO 28.4 per cent, in the recording the matter.—Xinhua former President Park Geun Hye on Wednesday over her bribery, abuse of power and embezzle- Philippines health chief says country on second wave of infections ment charges, Yonhap News Agency reported. MANILA — The Philippines virtual briefing. she highlighted that the current Duque said his main task The report said prosecu- Health Department confirmed Duque said the first wave wave is very different from the now is preventing a third wave tors, in a hearing held at the on Wednesday that the country is of infections happened in the first, which peaked at three cases. from happening. He said the Seoul High Court, demanded already experiencing its second first quarter of this year. “Our Although it is “the second Health Department is working on Park be punished with a 25-year wave of COVID-19 infections. first wave happened sometime (wave), but for us regular people, ensuring that “minimum health prison sentence, a fine of 30 “We’re now on the second in January when we had three what counts would be the major standards,” including continu- billion won ($24 million) and wave (of COVID-19), and we’re confirmed cases of Chinese na- wave. Hence we are on our first ing to adhere to social distancing a forfeit of 200 million won on doing our best to flatten our tionals from Wuhan if you can major wave. The peak was March guidelines and other measures, the bribery charges. curve for us to have enough time remember.” 31, when we had 538 cases. And are followed. In addition, they demand- to develop, and to leverage our Philippine Health Undersec- accordingly, as per our expert, we As of Wednesday, the coun- ed an imprisonment of 10 years capacity in our health care sys- retary Maria Rosario Vergeire have been flattening the curve in try reported 13,221 total cases, and a forfeit of 3.3 billion won tem,” Health Secretary Francisco echoed his statement in her tes- this current major wave,” Ver- with 2,932 recovered, and 842 on the abuse of power and other Duque told senators in a hybrid timony to the Senate panel. But, geire said. deaths.—Kyodo criminal charges.—Kyodo 21 MAY 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD 15 Kiwis eye shorter working week in post-lockdown economy

WELLINGTON — Prime been hit particularly hard by the ployers were willing to try it. Minister Jacinda Ardern on lockdown. “Think about if that’s some- Wednesday raised the prospect “This is an extraordinary thing that would work for your of Kiwis enjoying extra public time and we should be willing to workplace, because it certainly holidays and a shorter working consider extraordinary ideas,” would help tourism all around week to help kickstart New Zea- she told reporters, adding: “I ha- the country,” she said. land’s post-lockdown economy. ven’t ruled anything in or out.” New Zealand, with a popu- Ardern said she wanted to Ardern said there is “a lation of five million, has record- encourage “nimble” and cre- range of options and we should ed just 21 coronavirus deaths, ative ideas for recovery after be open (minded)”. thanks largely to the early lock- a strict seven-week lockdown After talking to tourism down and rigorous adherence to that helped New Zealand con- industry representatives on anti-virus measures. tain COVID-19 but stalled the Tuesday, the prime minister International borders economy. said working from home dur- remain closed but New Zea- Suggestions included mov- ing lockdown had shown how landers are now free to travel ing to a four-day week and creat- productive employees could be domestically, with tourism op- ing extra public holidays to help if given extra flexibility. erators and airlines ramping PM Jacinda Ardern has said New Zealanders should be ready to boost spending in the tourism She said a four-day week up services to meet demand.— consider ‘extraordinary ideas’ to deal with the fallout of the coronavirus and hospitality sectors that have could work the same way if em- AFP pandemic. PHOTO : POOL/AFP/FILE Chile virus cases soar as soldiers deploy following unrest

EL BOSQUE — Coronavirus deaths with 31, bringing the total don’t have food,” said Monica cases soared in Chile Tuesday to more than 500. Sepulveda, a 46-year-old unem- as soldiers were deployed to back The pandemic is focused on ployed security guard from El up riot police in Santiago follow- Santiago, and with 90 per cent of Bosque. ing clashes with demonstrators the intensive care hospital beds Sepulveda complained that angry about food shortages and taken in the capital authorities promised government help job losses. are shipping patients to other hadn’t arrived. Soldiers in armoured ve- cities. “We’re in a complicated Santiago began a total lock- hicles and wielding automatic moment, very difficult, with a lot down on Friday as Chile strives to Besides his new knighthood, WWII veteran Captain Tom Moore also weapons were deployed to the of worried citizens,” said Health contain its coronavirus outbreak. holds world records for raising money in a charity walk and as the working class neighbourhood Minister Jaime Manalich. “We’re seeing what we call a oldest person to have a No. 1 in the UK singles charts. of El Bosque, where on Monday “People don’t have work, social pandemic,” said Manalich. PHOTO : AFP/FILE residents armed with clubs and they don’t have money and they —AFP stones clashed with riot police. 100-year-old WWII Overnight Monday to Tues- day rioters looted a neighbour- veteran ‘Captain Tom’ hood gas station, while downtown a mob set a bus ablaze. Residents in both poor and middle-class to be knighted neighborhoods banged pots and pans in protest. LONDON — Hundred-year- interest, a rare good news story The military deployment old British World War II veter- in the middle of a global health came as Chile recorded 3,520 an Captain Tom Moore is to be emergency. new coronavirus cases, its big- knighted after raising nearly “Colonel Tom’s fantastic gest daily increase, for a total of $40 million for healthcare char- fundraising broke records, in- almost 50,000 infections. ities, with Prime Minister Boris spired the whole country and The South American coun- Johnson calling him a “beacon provided us all with a beacon try, with a population of some of light” during the coronavirus of light through the fog of coro- 18 million people, also reported Chilean demonstrators clashed with riot police on May 18 during a pandemic. navirus,” Johnson said Tuesday its largest number of single-day protest against President Sebastian Pinera’s government. PHOTO : AFP The knighthood, which announcing the knighthood. brings with it the title of “Sir”, “On behalf of everyone who will be formally issued by Queen has been moved by his incred- Virus stigma weighs heavily in sub-Saharan Africa Elizabeth II. ible story, I want to say a huge Moore set himself the goal thank you. He’s a true national LIBREVILLE — Landlords are treated like pariahs: singled my first name, surname and of walking 100 laps of his gar- treasure.” evict people from their homes, out at work, in their neighbour- address,” she said, adding that den before his 100th birthday The army had made Moore, nurses are abandoned by their hoods and even in their homes. rumours were spread that she in April. who served as an engineer in husbands and people are spurned Fatou, a Senegalese woman “contracted the virus by sleeping He was hoping to raise India and Burma during World just on suspicion of coming into in her twenties who did not use with white people”. £1,000 ($1,200) for National War II, an honorary colonel. contact with a COVID-19 patient. her real name, described her bit- Fatou, who was confined to Health Service charities as a Moore’s efforts and humil- Across sub-Saharan Africa, ter experience about a month ago her room until she tested neg- thank you for the treatment he ity propelled him to national the stigma attached to the coro- after coming into contact with a ative, was then forced to spend received while suffering from fame, with a high-speed train navirus is so strong that some sick person. She was immediately two weeks in isolation in a hotel cancer and a broken hip. named after him and Royal Air choose not to seek treatment to confined to her room and ostra- despite having no symptoms be- But the money started Force jets performing a flypast avoid facing unbearable hostility. cised by people in her community. cause the doctors tracking her pouring in after his effort drew for his birthday on April 30.— People suspected of having “Messages have been cir- case had received “anonymous national and then international AFP contracted COVID-19 say they culating on social media with calls”, she said. —AFP 21 MAY 2020 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Govt honours 30th SEA Games gold, silver and bronze medalists

THE honourable bonus awards K15 million for the gold medal- silver medalists and K1 million given by the government to the ists, K7.5 million for the silver each for the managers of the athletes and coaches who won medalists, and K5 million for bronze medalists. the gold, silver and bronze med- the bronze medalists. The government is spend- als in different events in 30th The government is also giv- ing K982 million on 166 people SEA Games that took place in ing K10 million to each player including the managers and December 2019 in the Philip- who won the gold medals in coaches. Myanmar has com- pines are now being issued at the team events, K5 million to peted in 20 out of 31 events in the the Thuwunna Sports Stadium the silver medal winners and 30th Southeast Asian Games. and Training Centre Office-1. K3 million to the bronze medal Myanmar has won 4 golds, 18 The honourable bonus winners. silvers and 51 bronzes. awards are being issued by As- For the coaches, the gov- The events in which Myan- sistant Director Daw Myo Myo ernment is giving K5 million mar has participated are: bil- Lwin of Sport and Physical Ed- each for their guiding perfor- liard, arnis, rowing (traditional, ucation Department and her mance to assist players in win- western, canoe, cayat), track officials. ning the gold medals, K3 mil- & field, archery, judo, boxing, “We have never received lion for those who coached the Sepak- takraw, weightlifting, The 30th SEA Games medalists receiving their prizes. a bonus of that much through- PHOTO: MYINT MAUNG silver medal winners while K2 Taekwondo, wrestling, Kurash, out the history of our sport. million for those who coached chess, hockey, football (male We are much thankful to the the players and the coaches. We Federation, who came to receive the bronze medal winners. The and female), Karate, Pétan- government for consideration believe that Myanmar sports the honourable awards for the government is also providing K3 que and yachting and Wushu. of the value of our coaches as will develop in future,” said gen- sports players who have won million each for the managers —Myint Maung well. These honourable bonus eral secretary Daw Khin Lay the medals in the SEA Games. of the gold medalists, K2 million awards will highly motivate both Mon of the Myanmar Thaing The government is giving each for the managers of the (Translated by Hay Mar) Rose says Premier League Dave Leduc vs Buakaw fight players treated like ‘lab rats’ arrangement on the way

LONDON — England defender The Premier League con- and Manchester City pair Sergio Danny Rose says players are ducted 748 tests on players and Aguero and Raheem Sterling in being treated like “lab rats” after staff on Sunday and Monday speaking out about the potential Watford and Burnley revealed as part of their bid to restart health risks of pressing ahead they were among the Premier matches in June. Burnley as- with “Project Restart”. Rose, League clubs affected by six pos- sistant manager Ian Woan, one currently on loan at Newcastle itive tests for the coronavirus. unnamed Watford player and two from Tottenham, told the Lock- Teams have started social- members of the Vicarage Road down Tactics podcast: “People ly-distanced training in small staff tested positive in the first are suggesting we should go groups this week, but several batch of medical checks. While back to football, like we’re guin- Premier League stars have ex- the positive test numbers were ea pigs or lab rats. We’re going pressed concerns about plans to relatively low, Rose has joined to experiment this phase and see resume the season. Watford captain Troy Deeney if it works or not.—AFP

Myanma Lethwei star Dave Leduc (L) and Muay Thai Figther Buakaw. (R). PHOTO: MLC

Officials from the Myanmar Leth- without gloves for their fight if wei and Muay Thai are currently the fight will be sure after the arranging for a special fight of officials’ discussion. Dave also Lethwei star Dave Leduc and said there was weight difference Muay Thai fighter Buakaw, ac- between them as he is at the 80 cording to the official statement Kg weight class and Buakaw is with the Myanmar Lethwei Col- at the 72 Kg and they need to fix lection (MLC). their weight class to 72-75 Kg. MLC stated that Dave Leduc Currently, the match is on the said, “Plan for our fight is on the way and the match will likely to be way as authorities from both My- held when COVID-19 pandemic anma Lethwei and Muay Thai been controlled well. has been discussing about the Dave also promised his fans fight.” Myanma Lethwei Cruiser- from Myanmar that he will show weight World Lethwei Champion the dignity of the Myanma Leth- Newcastle defender Danny Rose (right) says Premier League players are being treated like “lab rats”. Dave said Muay Thai Buakaw wei if the fight will be arranged.— PHOTO: AFP denied head attack plus attack Lynn Thit (Tgi)