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Ho Chi Minh City Expo-2013 opens in Yangon INSIDE Y angon, 8 June— Ho Chi Minh City Expo- Royal Ploughing 2013 was opened at the Ceremony Tatmadaw Convention (Le Htun Mingala) Hall in Dagon Townshi p on 6 June. in Nayone Sixty-two companies Nayone, the third from Ho Chin Mihn City month of Myanmar participated in i t and lunar calendar of twelve have e xhibited hom e months (corresponding decoration materials , to June) is the transitional month between Geinman construction materials, (Summer) and Wathan furniture, household (Monsoon or rainy season). goods, electronics, clothes, foodstuff, agricultural Maha Saddhamma Jotika machinery at 107 booths. dhaja The expo was formally Sithu Dr. Khin opened by Yangon Region Maung Nyunt Chief Minister U Myint Swe, Pages-8+9 Secretary of Yangon City Development Committee U Xi, Obama meet for Kyaw Soe, Vice-President first summit of UMFCCI U Tun Aung, Minister of Industry and Trade of Vietnam Mr Vu Yangon Region Chief Minister U Myint Swe at Ho Chi Minh City Expo-2013 at Tatmadaw Convention Huy Hoang, Vice Chairman Hall.—mna of Ho Chi Minh City Group (S ATRA) in Commerce and Industry in People’s Committee Mdm Lanmadaw Township was Lanmadaw Township. The Noteworthy amounts of rainfall Nguyen Thi Hong and ITPC also formally opened on the participants of the seminar (8-6-2013) President Mdm Pho Nam same day. discussed cooperation in Page -3 Phuong. Investment Trade- real estate, agriculture, Hkamti 3.90 inches The exhibition lasts till Tourism Ho Chi Minh City- construction, foodstuff, Cocogyun 3.27 inches Suspension bridge Monghsat 2.01 inches 10 June. Yangon Seminar was also textiles, forest and forest opened in Bhamo The re presentative Putao 1.85 inches held on 6 June afternoon products, tourism and sea Tsp office of Ho Chi Minh at the Union of Myanmar food in Myanmar. Kyauktaw 1.77 inches City & Saigon Trading Federation of Chambers of MNA Ye 1.66 inches China-Myanmar corridor to emerge as trade facilitator By Maung Maung Myanmar has been with neighbor China will for construction of Ruili- Personnel of the two building all-weather motor be t he China-Myanma r Kyaukpyu Road, for which sides have held a number Myint Swe links with neighbours as corridor connecting R uili China will provide financial of discussions a nd a re along the road. Page -7 smooth transportation of Chi na wi th Kya ukpyu help to Myanmar. Linking negotiating over the The proposed is an essential driver of of Myanmar. Muse with Kya ukpyu , proposed al ignments of alignment fro m Chinese WHO calls economic development Feasibility study is said the road will also be the the road in two countries. side will pass through Saku, for global and the latest road to link to ha ve be en c onducted China-Myanmar corridor. The two sides also have Yenangyoung, K yauk- reached an agreement over padaung, PyinOoLwin, collaboration to some alignments, one of and H sipaw, linking combat hepatitis which is from Panglong to Padan and Panglong. The Namhkam through Namtu. alignment is straighter than Page -6 The road section will also the proposed alignment link Hsi paw, Kyaukme, Myanmar prefers. Van Persie Nawnghkio, PyinOoLwin The road if constructed replaces Sneijder and Mandalay. Another and completed will emerge as new Dutch one is from Kyauksauk to as China-Myanmar Padan i n Ra khine St ate. corridor, boosting border captain The road will pass through trade betw een the tw o Mai and An. neighbours. More over, Myanmar has it will also become a proposed the ali gnment part of road networks of from Padan to Panglong of ASEAN and Asian roads, Shan State to pass through facilitating Myanmar’s Salin, Seikpyu, Yezagyo, trade activities with both Myaung, M adaya, neighbours and regional Mandalay, Na wnghkio, countries. Kyaukme, Hsipaw, with a Myanma Alinn: view to brining about rapid 30-5-2013 development of the towns Photo shows a section of Muse-Namkham Road. Trs: TKK Page -14 2 Sunday, 9 June, 2013 New Light of Myanmar local news the bank erosion was worse anti-narcotic drives Houses lost in landslide at Sittoung River to the village. That is why a total of 48 houses near the Stimulant tablets, heroin changes of water courses bank of the river are likely yearly. This year, a total to be lost this year. seized in Mabein of 19 houses were lost in “Yearly, about 20 feet Mabein, 8 June— did not obey to the search the landslide at Tanawkyun wide of area along the bank Stimulant tablets worth of the team and went away. Village of Waw Township. were eroded. In the future, K 200 million and heroin The team searched the The village is located the village may disappear worth K 7.6 million were motorbikes and seized near the Sittoung Bridge within five years. So, some seized in Mabein on 2 June. 119,000 WY brand stimulant (Old) sharing border with houses moved themselves A combined team led tablets worth K 238 million Mon State. It was bustle to the safe places but some by IP Ko Khaing of Mabein from the motorcycles and with freight handling at lost in the accident,” said an Police Station and Kyaukme 425 grams of heroin from the jetty in the past. The official of the village. District Police Force searched soap cups worth K 7.65 village could overcome A local said that the two motorbikes on Pauknet million. bank erosion thanks to the residents are to take care Bridge of Mogok-Bhamo Mabein Police Station embankment of Sittoung of bank erosion at their Road driven from Pinkyein opened a file of lawsuit over WaW, 8 June—The bank of Sittoung River are River in the past. After the residence and farmlands. to Mabein. the drug traffickers. people residing along the facing landslides due to embankment broke down, Kyemon-578 But, the motorcyclists Kyemon-Mabeinthar Short circuit fire engulfs five Opium seized in Waingmaw Hrd houses Myitkyina, 8 June—A weighing 141.33 grams Office work course team led by IP Wah Wah under the seat, one packet aungban, 8 June—A Station and members and commences in Magway Kywe of Myitkyina Anti- of opium weighing 155.33 short circuit caused outbreak local people put out the fire Drug Squad, acting on gram from the right cover of fire engulfing five houses and died it down at 2.05 am. MagWay, 8 June—The Magway Region Court, tip-off, searched MAS Star- and one packet weighing in Aungban of Shan State. There were no casualties. office work course for the the judicial officer of 125 motorbike driven by 341.33 grams worth At 1.45 am on 3 June, A total of 18 fire victims court of Magway Region Magway Region, the judge Thet Htar Aung, 34 of K 908,586 in total. a fire broke out at the house are being accommodated at was opened at the meeting of Magway District and 12 Mohnyin from Washaung to Waingmaw Police of U Win Min, 38 of Region Mahagandayon Monastery hall of the Region Court on trainees from Magway and Waingmaw, near Kakwyint Station opened a file of 6 in Myohaung Ward of in Aungban. Aungban Police 3 June morning, with an Minbu District courts. Bridge in the township at lawsuit against the drug Aungban. Station opened a file of address by Magway Region The course runs one 4.50 pm on 4 June. trafficker under the law. Members of Aungban lawsuit over the outbreak of Chief Justice U Sein Tun. week.—Kyemon-Khaing The policemen seized Kyemon-Moekya Fire Services Department, fire.—Kyemon-Sai Tin Oo The ceremony was Soe Lin (Magway Sub- one packet of raw opium (Myitkyina) the head of Aungban Police (Southern Shan State) also attended by judges of Printing House) Mandalay-Bhamo passenger vessel launches Bus shopping at department store maiden trip At 6.15 pm on 6 June, the bus of 248 bus line hit on Tuesday, Thursday and a Saloon near Bawa Myint Sunday weekly. bus stop and then bumped The transport service the traffic blocks. hires the vessels from Inland After that, the bus Water Transport. The vessels plunged into the department are equipped with safety store. facilities with 98 seats for In the incident, some passenger convenience. passengers were injured. The tickets are priced Thingangyun Police at K 20000 for Mandalay- Station opened a file of Bhamo route, stopping over lawsuit against the reckless in Mandalay-Kyaukmyaung, driver who must firstly pay Tagaung, Htigyaing, Katha, three folds of values for 11 Shwegu and Bhamo. traffic blocks to Engineering angon Maha department store after The transport service y , 8 June—A BM passenger bus bumping the traffic blocks Department (Roads and Mandalay, 8 June— Three Shwekeinnayi plans to run the vessels along near Bawa Myint bus stop Bridges) of Yangon City Mandalay-Bhamo passenger vessels and Thallawady Ayeyawady River during the plying from Tamway to in Thingangyun Township Development Committee. vessel launched its maiden vessel from Inmaikha water rainy season till October. Dagon Myothit (South) of Yangon Region. Kyemon-K Thein Swe trip from Gawwein transport service run the Kyemon-002 townships plunged into Jetty in Mahaaungmye route, departing Mandalay Township of Mandalay at on Tuesday, Friday and Health care provided to workers at worksite CSCs issued 7 am on 4 June. Sunday weekly and Bhamo at Workers’ Hospital and in Momeik Chin State plans to build clinics. A medical team M o M eik, 8 June— hotel zone in Mindat comprising Dr Nan Mon Hsai, Head of Momeik Township kalay, 8 June—A plan number of population but it Dr Naygyi Win Wah, senior Immigration and National is under way to extend should place emphasis on nurse Daw Khin Khin Myint Registration Department urban area at Block 39 in minimizing loss of forest and assistant nurse Daw of Shan State (North) U Kyauksit extended forest reserve,” said a local. Win Win Myint from South Chit Aung and staff issued reserve in Mindat of Chin Kyauksit 2 forest reserve Okkalapa Social Security citizenship scrutiny cards State and build a hotel zone, is located east of Mindat and Clinic went to Yamasu to eligible citizens at Basic according to the Chin State it is on 14500 acres of land. Umbrella Factory of Min Tun Education High School government. Mindat Township is Trading in South Okkalapa Branch in Momauk Village- Over 100 acres of land formed with Kyauksit-2, Township of Yangon Region. tract in Momeik Township plot for the urban area and Miel, Butaung and The team gave medical on 27 May. hotel zone is located at an Kyeetoeche forest reserves treatment to 22 workers and The department is altitute of 4860 feet in Mindat. on over 40000 acres of land. yangon, 8 June— Employment and Social shared health knowledge. implementing Moe Pwint “It needs to extend Kyemon-Shin Nay Min Social Security Board under Security is providing health Kyemon-Social Security Plan-5. urban area due to increasing (Kalay) the Ministry of Labour, care services to workers Board Kyemon-Township IPRD New Light of Myanmar Sunday, 9 June, 2013 3 WORLD Xi, Obama meet for first summit Iran not UN nuclear watchdog’s only China is just on the other headache, report shows side of the ocean,” Xi said. Xi recalled his visit to Vienna, 8 June—Iran purposes. said, without naming them. the United States last year may be the UN nuclear In 2012, several states Nuclear expert Mark when he said that the vast watchdog’s biggest head- “did not provide sufficient Hibbs said he did not Pacific Ocean has enough ache but it is not the only cooperation to clarify or believe it was a question of room to accommodate country stalling inspectors’ resolve agency questions,” grave violations of IAEA the development of two requests for atomic-related said the IAEA’s annual safeguards rules, or that great powers in the world, information, a new IAEA report on nuclear safeguards any of these countries was namely China and the report suggests. Tasked with implementation, which was engaging in covert nuclear United States. preventing the spread of discussed at a meeting of its activity with potential “Today I meet here nuclear bombs in the world, 35-nation board this week. military intentions. with President Obama the UN’s International For 71 of 159 member “But states are always to map out a blueprint Atomic Energy Agency states, the IAEA “was not trying to see what they for the development of inspects reactors and related able to get timely responses can get away with” in China-US relations and sites globally to ensure that to agency requests for, or carrying out atomic- conduct cooperation across sensitive fissile material clarification of, safeguards related activities without the Pacific Ocean,” the is not diverted for military relevant information,” it intrusive inspections and Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) shakes hands with Chinese president said. added bureaucracy, said US President Barack Obama at the Annenberg Retreat, More than four decades Hibbs, of the Carnegie California, the United States, on 7 June, 2013. Chinese ago, Xi said, the then leaders Endowment think-tank. President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart, Barack of the two countries opened Several countries did not Obama, met Friday to exchange views on major the door for China-US provide design information issues of common concern. —Xinhua interactions with political about nuclear facilities or SunnylandS, United upon his arrival, and the courage and wisdom, advance notification of States, 8 June—Chinese two heads of state greeted making a “handshake across nuclear material transfers, President Xi Jinping each other. the Pacific Ocean.” the IAEA report said. and his US counterpart, At the beginning of the Since then, the Proliferation experts Barack Obama, met on meeting, Xi thanked Obama Chinese president said, said that in terms of gravity, Friday in this picturesque for his invitation, saying the China-US relations, such cases should not estate in Rancho Mirage, that he was glad to hold despite ups and downs, be compared with Iran, California, to exchange talks with the US president have achieved historic which the West suspects views on major issues of at Sunnylands. progress and brought huge A worker walks past the Bushehr nuclear power plant, of seeking the capability to common concern. “Sunnylands is close benefits to the two peoples. 1,200 km (746 miles) south of Teheran make nuclear weapons. Obama received Xi to the Pacific Ocean, and Xinhua on 26 Oct, 2010.—ReuteRs Reuters China bus fire suspected “serious criminal case” Two Koreas to hold working-level

Xiamen, 8 June— Initial engine. A working team led Saturday. talks at Panmunjeom on Sunday investigation has suggested A spokesman from the by State Councilor and After inspecting the Seoul, 8 June —North Unification Ministry, will on Friday evening’s bus fire municipality government Public Security Minister scene and comforting the Korea and South Korea attend the meeting with that has claimed 47 lives said further investigation is Guo Shengkun arrived in injured in hospitals, Guo will hold working-level North Korea. and hospitalized 34 in east under way. Xiamen at around 1 am on demanded experienced talks at the South Korean The two sides are China’s Fujian Province is a medical staff work hard side of the truce village of expected to discuss details suspected “serious criminal to save the lives of the Panmunjeom on Sunday such as the agenda, size case,” the local government injured and ensure they morning, South Korea’s of delegation and other said at a press conference receive the best and timely Unification Ministry administrative specifics re- on Saturday morning. treatment. said Saturday. The talks garding the inter-Korean Investigation by He ordered a thorough scheduled to start at 10 ministerial talks proposed by experts and police has inspection of the scene am, if realized, will be the the South on Thursday to hold cast doubt on technical and for the truth about the first official dialogue since next Wednesday in Seoul. failure being the cause of incident to be established. September 2011, according On Friday, South Korea’s the blaze. The tires and The Public Security to the ministry. Unification Ministry, oil tank of the BRT (bus Ministry has urged Fujian North Korea notified which handles Seoul’s rapid transit) bus, which police departments to South Korea around 10 relations with Pyongyang, caught fire in Xiamen take rapid and effective am by a channel through said its partial acceptance City at about 6:20 pm on A bus bursts into flames on an elevated track near measures to carry out a Panmunjeom of its and counterproposal were Friday, were not damaged the Jinshan bus stop in the city of Xiamen, southeast safety overhaul of public acceptance of the South’s contained in a message before the fire. The China’s Fujian Province, on 7 June, 2013. An initial transport and other sectors offer to hold the talks at from the South’s Unification combustion improver was investigation showed the fatal bus fire that has claimed and ensure overall social the South Korean side of Minister Ryoo Kihl Jae that gasoline while the bus was 47 lives and hospitalized 34 on Friday was suspected to stability. the truce village, not at was conveyed to Kim Yang equipped with a diesel be a “serious criminal case”. —Xinhua Xinhua the North’s border city of Gon, the chief of the United Kaesong. A three-member Front Department of North Two troubled California reactors to be shut delegation, to be headed by Korea’s ruling party. down for good a director general from the Kyodo News loS angeleS, 8 June the discovery of tubes that said in a statement that it Craver, Chairman and CEO —Two California nuclear were vibrating against each was “disappointed” by the of Edison International, the reactors taken offline in other and wearing thin at an decision. utility’s parent company, early 2012 due to faulty unusual rate. The manufacturer said in a statement. steam generators made by Southern California maintained that the plant The US utility’s deci- a Japanese manufacturer Edison said the decision could still be run safely, but sion could undermine trust will be shut down for was an economic one since acknowledged the “complex in Japanese manufacturers good, electric utility proceedings by the Nuclear and challenging factors when the Japanese Southern California Edison Regulatory Commission that may have driven this government is striving to announced on Friday. looked to draw out past the decision.” export nuclear technology. The two reactors at San point when restarting the Continuing uncertainty The news came on the heels Onofre Nuclear Generating plant would be profitable. about when or if the plant of an agreement reached Station have been idled Mitsubishi Heavy Industries might return to service “was for a joint venture between since January 2012 when Ltd. manufactured the not good for our customers, MHI and France’s Areva The Norwegian Armed Forces proved the effectiveness a leak of radioactive steam generators that were our investors, or the need to SA to build a nuclear plant of a new anti-ship missile in dramatic fashion destroying water from one of four installed as replacements plan for our region’s long- in Turkey. decommissioned frigate KNM Trondheim in a trial near steam generators led to in 2009 and 2010. MHI term electricity needs,” Ted Kyodo News Andoy on 5 June, according to Daily Mail.—Xinhua 4 Sunday, 9 June, 2013 New Light of Myanmar Science & Technology Intel offers to pay up for Second rover finds hint of a Internet TV programming life-friendly ancient Mars Cape CaNaveral, 8 to a neutral pH at a time deals June—A Martian rock ana- very, very early in Martian New York, 8 June— said. lyzed by NASA’s rover history,” he added. Intel Corp’s talks to buy Comcast’s NBC Uni- Opportunity contains clays “What we have here content from media com- versal is continuing its talks formed in non-acidic water, is a very different chem- panies for its new TV ser- with Intel but its negotia- an environment potentially istry. This is water you vice are advancing, and the tions are not as advanced suitable for the chemistry can drink,” Squyres said. chipmaker is offering to others companies, said an- of ancient life to brew. “This is the most powerful pay as much as 75 percent other source familiar with The solar-powered evidence for neutral (non- more than traditional cable the matter. Intel has moved Opportunity landed on acidic) chemistry water that rates, people familiar with substantially on subscriber Mars in January 2004 for has been found by Opportu- A sign is shown at the entrance to the headquarters of the talks said. fees it is willing to pay since what was expected to be nity,” he added. Intel Corporation in Santa Clara, California But Intel has yet to the negotiations began, one a 90-day mission to look Opportunity took three on 2 Feb, 2010.—ReuteRs close any programming source said. It has also sug- for signs there was once years to reach the rim of a deals, said the sources, who gested preventing viewers charge higher prices to last year’s highest fees were water. It, and a twin rover, large impact basin called requested anonymity be- from skipping commercials smaller or newer entrants. $5.15 per subscriber per Spirit, which succumbed to Endeavour Crater, where cause they were not author- on the first run of a show, Since Intel’s TV service month and were charged by the harsh Martian environ- it examined, among other ized to comment. said another source. has yet to start, and there- Disney’s ESPN. ment three years ago, had objects, a small rock called CBS, News Corp Representatives for fore has no viewers, it can While it was not clear both found rocks altered by Esperance. and Viacom have reached Viacom, NBC, CBS, News expect to pay a premium, exactly what amounts Intel highly acidic water. It took seven tries be- agreements with Intel on Corp, Disney’s ABC and all the sources said. had originally offered for While acid-loving mi- fore Opportunity got it- certain details over how Time Warner declined to SNL Kagan, a research specific channels, sources crobes exist on Earth, sci- self positioned properly to their content would be dis- comment. Media compa- firm that measures and pub- said the tech company was entists suspect the chemi- scratch the rock’s surface tributed on the service the nies typically give better lishes the average subscrib- basing its 50 to 75 percent cal building blocks for life and see what lies beneath. chipmaker plans to begin prices to operators with er fees cable and satellite premium on listed average need more neutral condi- Unlike NASA’s follow- later this year, one person more viewers, such as TV operators pay for tel- SNL Kagan subscriber fees. tions to evolve into life. on Mars rover Curiosity, familiar with the situation large cable companies, and evision networks, recorded Reuters “The tough thing which landed on the oppo- Kenya to increase broadband access to 20% by 2017 Nairobi, 8 June— tives and so the government etration rate, the broad band technology is easy to deploy Kenya plans to increase the has set a target of 20 percent access remains low. but speeds achieved are usu- country’s broadband access broadband access by the year “However as more and ally lower compared to fixed to 20 percent by the year 2017,” Wangusi said dur- more people use the tech- lines. 2017, the country commu- ing a workshop on the role nology, the cost of broad- He added that most of nication regulator said on of women in Information band will reduce,” he said. the country has been con- Tuesday. Communication Technology Wangusi noted that the nected to the national fiber Communication Com- (ICT). country’s fixed telecoms network. “What is remaining mission of Kenya (CCK) Di- The two-day conference infrastructure is minimal is the last mile connection to rector General Francis Wan- brought over 100 delegates compared to the size of the the consumers,” he said. The gusi said that currently only 3 to discuss ways to encourage population. government’s broadband A portion of the west rim of Endeavour crater sweeps percent of the population has the development and use of “Most of broadband ac- expansion plans will rely on southward in this color view from NASA’s Mars access to broadband. ICT among women and girls. cess will be achieved through multiple measures. Exploration Rover Opportunity released by “This has hindered Wangusi noted that despite wired infrastructure,” he said. “One of the options is to NASA on 10 Aug, 2011.—ReuteRs many development objec- Kenya’s high mobile pen- The CCK said that wireless use proceeds from the Uni- about an acid environment site side of Mars in August, versal Service Fund (USF),” is that it’s very, very hard, Opportunity has no drill or Micron deal for Elpida Memory appears to clear Wangusi said adding that we believe, to get pre-bi- onboard chemistry lab to USF will receive 0.5 percent otic chemistry, the kind of obtain and analyze samples. legal hurdle of revenues from of all li- chemistry that can lead to Instead, it uses its in- washiNgtoN, 8 June— posed sale to Micron for holders argued Elpida was censed telecoms. the origin of life,” Cornell struments to determine ba- Micron Technologies Inc’s 200 billion yen (about $2.1 worth up to 300 billion yen. The industry regula- University’s Steve Squyres, sic mineralogy. Esperance, planned acquisition of billion), which will create In May, the bondhold- tor said it will also inject lead scientist for the Oppor- scientists determined, con- bankrupt Japanese chip- the world’s second-largest ers exhausted their legal seed capital of 11.7 million tunity and Spirit missions, tains aluminum-rich clays, maker Elpida Memory Inc maker of memory chips. challenges in Japan. The US dollars, adding that 25 told reporters during a con- a telltale sign that neutral appeared to move closer to Micron, based in Boi- only avenue left to them percent of CCK’s surplus ference call on Friday. water flowed through the completion on Friday after se, Idaho, has been losing was in U.S. Bankruptcy funds will also go the kitty. “What’s exciting about rock. a key deadline passed with- money as smart phones and Court in Delaware, where Xinhua this discovery is that it points Reuters out a legal challenge. tablets gain in popularity Elpida had sought recogni- US creditors had until at the expense of personal tion for its bankruptcy plan Long-lived Mars rover heading to new 4 pm on Friday to object computers. Acquiring Elp- under Chapter 15 of the US to the request by Elpida ida will create economies bankruptcy code. destination to have a US Bankruptcy of scale and the combined The creditors had been washiNgtoN, 8 June— is tilted toward the north, niversary of leaving Earth, Court in Delaware issue or- company will rank second actively resisting the deal US space agency NASA which is favorable for the shows symptoms of aging, ders that would enforce its only to Samsung Electron- last year and earlier this said Friday its veteran Mars solar-powered rover to stay such as loss of motion in Japanese restructuring, ac- ics in the memory chip mar- year. However, they suf- rover Opportunity is on the active and mobile through some joints, but continues cording to court records. ket. While the sale proceeds fered a setback in January road again, heading to a the coming Martian south- to accomplish groundbreak- At the center of the will be used to repay Elp- when US Bankruptcy Judge new study area on the sur- ern-hemisphere winter, said ing exploration and science. restructuring is the pro- ida’s creditors, US bond- Christopher Sontchi ap- face of the Red Planet. the space agency. NASA launched Op- proved a technology deal The destination, called “We’re heading to a portunity and its twin, with Micron that the credi- “Solander Point,” offers 15-degree north-facing Spirit, in 2003. Both rov- tors warned would make Opportunity access to a slope with a goal of getting ers found evidence of wet the merger inevitable. much taller stack of geolog- there well before winter,” environments on ancient The bondholders are led by hedge funds Linden ical layering than the area John Callas, project man- Mars, and Spirit has al- Advisors, Owl Creek Asset where the rover has worked ager for the Mars explora- ready ceased operations for Management and Taconic for the past 20 months, tion rover project, said in a about three years. Earlier Capital Advisers. called “Cape York,” NASA statement. The minimum- this week, NASA said that Messages left with the said. Both areas are raised sunshine days of this sixth its Mars rover Curiosity, funds and their attorney, segments of the western rim Martian winter for Oppor- which landed on the planet Christopher Shore of White of Endeavour Crater, which tunity will come in Febru- last August, is also to drive & Case, were not immedi- is about 22 kilometres in di- ary 2014. toward a new destination: a Elpida chips are seen at an electronic store in Tokyo’s ately returned on Friday. ameter. The new area also NASA said Opportuni- mountain known as Mount Akihabara District on 24 April, 2012.—ReuteRs Reuters offers plenty of ground that ty, approaching its 10th an- Sharp.—Xinhua New Light of Myanmar Sunday, 9 June, 2013 5 BUSINESS & HEALTH ‘Just right’ jobs data could help SoftBank eyes T-Mobile US as equities ‘Plan B’ New York, 8 June— Janney Montgomery Scott New York, 8 June— billion counterbid for The US May jobs report in Philadelphia, adding SoftBank Corp (9984.T) Sprint, two of the sources came in just right for that the May payrolls is in talks with Deutsche said. SoftBank has a deal to investors — neither too figure could “prime market Telekom AG (DTEGn. buy 70 percent of Sprint for weak nor too strong to participants to be more DE) over a possible $20.1 billion. rock the boat — but market positive toward equities deal for T-Mobile US Deutsche Telekom participants are now leading into next week’s Inc (TMUS.N), as the owns 74 percent of questioning what’s next for trading.” Japanese company looks T-Mobile US and one stocks. The programme is for alternatives to enter possibility is for SoftBank The equity market is widely cited as a major the US wireless market if to buy that stake instead, on nebulous middle ground. contributor to the S&P its deal with Sprint Nextel the sources said. T-Mobile The S&P 500 is just 1.5 500’s (.SPX) surge of 15.2 Corp (S.N) falls apart, three US has a market value of percent away from its all- percent in 2013, when it sources familiar with the about $15 billion. time closing high, but other has hit a repeated series of matter said on Friday. SoftBank still wants A clerk works in front of a SoftBank Corp branch in than Friday’s rally on the record highs. SoftBank and Deut- to do the Sprint deal after Tokyo on 29 May, 2013.—ReuteRs jobs data, it has been stuck Wall Street’s perfor- sche Telekom were in spending months on it, the news of SoftBank’s pressure on investors as in a period of uncertainty. mance has been closely talks last year about a and is looking at a possible interest, while Sprint shares they decide how to vote. The Labour Depart- tethered to the Fed’s deal for T-Mobile USA T-Mobile transaction only fell 1.2 percent. Earlier this week, proxy ment added 175,000 jobs stimulus programme, bene- and have had periodic as “Plan B”, the sources The talks come ahead adviser Glass Lewis said in May, slightly higher fiting from the belief that discussions since then, but said who declined to be of a June 12 vote for Sprint Sprint shareholders should than expected, but at a level the economy is just weak those conversations have named because the talks are shareholders to approve the not vote on SoftBank’s bid that indicates the status enough to keep the Fed intensified in recent weeks private. Japanese company’s bid while the board reviewed quo should hold for the buying bonds. after Dish Network Corp T-Mobile’s shares rose for the No 3 US wireless Dish’s offer. Federal Reserve’s stimulus When Fed Chief Ben (DISH.O) made a $25.5 more than 3 percent after carrier and could add Reuters programme. Bernanke said on 22 May Some had worried that that the central bank may Drugs kept in ambulances can be unusable in weeks if job growth far exceeded decide to reduce purchases expectations, the Fed if the economy shows signs New York, 8 June— to throw them out and as a refrigerator — as they’re ed how much the drugs Drugs that are often used in result we’re usually very supposed to be. deteriorated weekly during emergencies and typically conservative,” he said. The drugs included the first month of storage kept in ambulances may For the new study, muscle relaxers cisatra- and every other month after deteriorate beyond a safe Sabrina De Winter and her curium and succinylcholine, that. level in a few weeks or colleagues at the University the seizure drug lorazepam, As expected, none months, according to a new Hospitals Leuven compared methylergonovine to stop of the refrigerated drugs study from Belgium. commonly used injectable women from bleeding degraded to below 90 That’s because — drugs stored for one year after birth, and the heart, percent potency — a unlike drugs stored in at room temperature, in allergy and asthma drug commonly used benchmark the controlled settings of the back of an emergency epinephrine. for usability. hospitals — drugs stored response vehicle and in a The researchers check- Reuters in ambulances are exposed to temperature variations, Crash diet tied to increased gallstone risk sunlight and motion, said New York, 8 June— faster?” said Jensen, who exercise and healthy eating. Dr Mark Merlin, who People who go on an was not part of the study. The other dieters ate Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock studied drug deterioration extremely low calorie diet Gallstones affect as 1,200 to 1,500 calories a Exchange, on 7 June, 2013.—ReuteRs but wasn’t involved in the are more likely to develop many as 20 million people day, including two liquid would reduce bond-buying of significant improvement, new research. gallstones than people on a in the US. meals, for three months, sooner than expected, while stocks fell and bond yields “It’s a very different moderately low calorie diet, Dr Kari Johansson, the followed by the nine month others were concerned surged. concept and we’re learning according to a new study. lead author of the study and a weight maintenance period. that an exceptionally weak The uncertainty has also that expiration dates are very Dr Michael Jensen, a researcher at the Karolinska Health coaches at number would reveal a increased volatility, with the different (in ambulances),” professor of medicine at the Institute in Sweden, said Intrim collected weight fundamentally soft labor S&P 500 frequently making said Merlin, an emergency Mayo Clinic, said dieters quick weight loss from and body size information, market. The data’s ability daily moves of 1 percent or physician at Newark Beth typically end up with similar very low calorie diets is which the researchers to relieve both fears may staging dramatic midday Israel Medical Centre in weight loss in the long run thought to impact the salt linked to a national health benefit stocks. reversals. The CBOE New Jersey. whether they use extreme and cholesterol contents of database that has records on “The number had a Volatility Index (.VIX), or He added that because calorie restriction or more bile and the emptying of the gallstone treatments. little something in it for VIX, has risen more than 20 few studies have looked moderately restricted diets. gallbladder, both of which After three months in everybody, in terms of those percent over the past three at the subject, emergency “You’re going to can contribute to gallstones. the weight loss programme, who suspect tapering might weeks, although at a level physicians and technicians end up in the same place To see how these diets the crash dieters lost about begin sooner and those who of 15.14, it is still at a level tend to throw out drugs (weight-wise), so why take affect gallstone risk in a real- 30 pounds, compared to think it might start later,” associated with a relatively before their printed the risk of ending up in the world setting, Johansson roughly 17 pounds lost said Mark Luschini, chief calm environment. expiration date. hospital with a gall bladder and her colleagues collected among people on the low investment strategist of Reuters “We don’t know when problem just to lose weight information on customers’ calorie diet. One year out progress from a weight loss from the start of the diet, FDA grants priority review company in Sweden called the extremely low calorie Intrim. group had lost an average status to Gilead’s hepatitis C Some of the study of 24.5 pounds, while the authors have worked for other group lost about 18 drug the company or serve on its pounds. New York, 8 June— The FDA set a review scientific advisory board. Among those on Biotechnology company date of 8 December for the Their study included the crash diet, 48 people Gilead Sciences Inc said drug, Gilead said. 6,640 dieters, half of whom developed gallstones requi- the US Food and Drug Gilead’s oral drug went on a crash diet and the ring hospital treatment, Administration (FDA) is considered the most other half of whom went on and 16 people in the granted priority review to advanced and high- a low calorie diet. other group developed its experimental hepatitis C profile of treatments free The crash diet involved gallstones, Johansson and drug sofosbuvir. of interferon, a standard liquid meals of just 500 her colleagues report in The FDA grants priority hepatitis C drug which has calories a day for six to the International Journal An earthquake survivor receives a vaccination against reviews to medicines that side effects including colds 10 weeks, followed by of Obesity. They could not hepatitis in Concepcion on 10 March, 2010. are considered potentially and muscle fatigue. the gradual introduction determine why gallstones ReuteRs significant therapeutic Drugmakers AbbVie of normal food, and then were more common among advancements over existing and Bristol-Myers Squibb treatments but they require each day than Gilead’s nine months of a weight people in the extremely low therapies. are also developing such patient to take more pills treatment.—Reuters maintenance regime of calorie group.—Reuters 6 Sunday, 9 June, 2013 New Light of Myanmar World US approves anti-dumping probes of steel WHO calls for global collaboration to wire from China, Mexico, Thailand combat hepatitis WaShington, 8 of Commerce will con- and 53.72 percent, respec- Singapore, 8 June — tions, regional laboratories, tackling TB, HIV and ma- June—The US Interna- tinue the investigations, tively. The World Health Organi- collaborating centers, civil laria are 20 to 30 times big- tional Trade Commission launched on 14 May, on The United States im- zation on Friday launched society organizations and ger than the hepatitis pro- (ITC) Friday approved an- imports of these products ported in 2012 an estimat- a network to fight hepatitis, patient groups. gramme. ti-dumping investigations and is expected to make ed 35.57 million US dol- which caused chronic dis- The WHO estimates A study by the Univer- on prestressed concrete its preliminary anti-dump- lars of the steel wire from ease in hundreds of millions that around 500 million peo- sity of Washington cited steel rail tie wire from ing duty determinations in China, 14.69 million from of people. The network is ple are chronically infected at the news conference China, Mexico and Thai- September. Mexico and 373,000 from an “international collabo- with hepatitis B or C. showed that about 1.44 mil- land, paving the way for The investigations are Thailand, according to US ration platform” to raise “Although the burden lion people die from hepa- the Department of Com- in response to the petition official data. awareness about hepatitis, of viral hepatitis is extreme- titis annually compared to merce to set preliminary filed by the Insteel Wire The Chinese Com- exchange information and ly high, the problem has not the 1.47 million deaths due duties in September. Products Company based merce Ministry has re- knowhow, boost national, been globally addressed in to HIV and AIDS. All six commissioners in North Carolina and peatedly urged the Unit- regional and global capac- a comprehensive manner,” “In order to continue of the trade panel voted in Davis Wire Corporation ed States to abide by its ity, mobilize resources and the WHO statement said. our fight we need countries the affirmative that there based in Washington. commitment against trade improve patient care, the Charles Gore, president that are going to champion was a reasonable indica- The two companies protectionism and work WHO said in a statement of the World Hepatitis Alli- the cause at the global lev- tion that a US industry claimed the steel wire im- together with China and released at a news confer- ance, said at the news con- el,” Gore said, referring to was materially injured by ported from China, Mexi- other members of the in- ence in Singapore. ference that hepatitis kills as the fact that access to diag- imports of these products, co and Thailand were sold ternational community to The network is ex- many people as HIV does, nostics and drugs needs to the ITC said in a state- in the U.S. market with maintain a free, open and pected to bring together the and more than tuberculosis be improved, particularly ment. dumping margins of 67.43 just international trade en- WHO, UN agencies, uni- and malaria, yet the depart- for the poor. The US Department percent, 159.44 percent vironment.—Xinhua versities, research institu- ments within the WHO for Kyodo News First US drone Soldiers from the Nethe- Uruguayan leader sees rlands’ army conduct strike under training in a Dismounted China’s interest in investing Soldier Training System new Pakistan at the 7th US Army Joint in Uruguay Multinational Training Montevideo, 8 June— nese companies and banks Command, Grafenwoehr, prime minister Uruguayan President Jose in the building of a deep- Germany, on 5 June, 2013. Mujica said Friday that water port on the Atlantic The DSTS is the first fully- kills seven his recent visit to China coast and reconstruction of immersive virtual simula- dera iSMail Khan, 8 confirmed the interest of a railway which has much tion for infantry and one June—A US drone strike China’s public and private geographical importance. of several virtual training killed seven people and sectors in investing in Uru- “We already have the systems available to US wounded three in northwest guayan public projects. will, money and capacity to and partner-nation Pakistan late on Friday, se- During Mujica’s visit start building. We have to forces in Europe. curity officials said, in the last month, Chinese Presi- resolve some concrete legal Xinhua first such attack since the dent Xi Jinping said China matters,” he said. “Now the swearing-in of Nawaz Sharif UN launches record appeal for victims will encourage its compa- ball is in our court.” as prime minister this week. nies to participate in the At the invitation of Xi, In his inaugural ad- of Syrian war construction of Uruguayan Mujica paid a visit to China dress to parliament, Sharif ports and railways. from 25 to 28 May. The Beirut, 8 June—The an air base in northern for four decades. called for an immediate end United Nations warned on Syria while forces loyal to Russian President In a radio address on two leaders agreed to fur- to US drone strikes on mili- Friday half of all Syrians President Bashar al-Assad Vladimir Putin, who has Friday, Mujica said an ther cooperation in various tants, which many view as a would need humanitarian sought to capitalise on their backed the Syrian govern- agreement has been reached fields to step up bilateral re- breach of Pakistan’s sover- aid by the end of 2013 and own recent gains. ment since the start of the on the participation of Chi- lations.—Xinhua eignty. launched what it said was Clashes continued on unrest in March 2011, said The bombing comes 10 the biggest emergency ap- the Golan Heights, close to Moscow was ready to re- days after a similar US drone peal in history to cope with the ceasefire line between place the Austrian peace- attack killed the Pakistani the civil war crisis. Israel and Syria, a day af- keepers. Taleban’s second-in-com- “Syria as a civilization ter rebels briefly seized the A UN spokesman said mand, Wali-ur-Rehman, and is unravelling,” said the sole crossing between the however the four-decade- six others in a major blow to UN High Commissioner two foes. Austria, a major old agreement on the mis- the militant group. for Refugees, Antonio Gu- contributor to a UN moni- sion in the Golan did not al- President Barack terres, announcing the call toring mission in the Golan, low permanent US Security Obama said last month the for some $5 billion before announced on Thursday it Council members like Rus- United States would scale the end of the year. was withdrawing from the sia to send troops. back drone strikes, only us- The joint statement by area because of the vio- Highlighting the scale ing them when a threat was UN agencies coincided with lence, jeopardising an op- of the crisis, UN humani- A fireman checks the damage after a fire at a oil “continuing and imminent”. heavy fighting on numerous eration that has helped keep tarian agencies in Geneva recycle factory in Samutprakarn Province, Thailand, Friday’s attack was on fronts, as rebels attacked the Israeli-Syrian war quiet said 10.25 million Syrians on 7 June, 2013.—Xinhua a compound near the Af- would need aid by the end ghan border in North Wa- of the year at a cost of $5 Lebanese army warns against ziristan region, 45 km (25 billion. miles) west of the regional “The funds we are ap- country being embroiled in capital Miranshah. At least pealing for are a matter of two missiles were fired from survival for suffering Syr- civil war the unmanned aircraft and ians and they are existential Beirut, 8 June—The mation of Lebanon into an the death toll could rise, the for the neighbouring coun- Lebanese Army Command arena of regional conflicts sources said. tries hosting refugees,” Gu- warned on Friday against and prevent the spillover of Drone casualties are dif- terres said. any schemes that aim to the Syrian crisis into its ter- ficult to verify. Foreign jour- The appeal comprises drag the country into a civil ritories.” “The army is deter- nalists must have permission $2.9 billion for refugees, war, or embroil it in the mined to implement its plan from the military to visit the $1.4 billion for humanitar- conflict in neighbouring not only in northern Tripoli Pashtun tribal areas along ian aid and $830 million for Syria. but also in any other spots,” the Afghan border. Taleban A United Nations (UN) vehicle drives into a UN base Lebanon and Jordan, the The army command the statement read, adding fighters often seal off the near the Quneitra border crossing between Israel and biggest recipients of Syrian said in a statement that it that “any armed action will sites of drone strikes imme- Syria, in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights refugees. “strongly sought in the past face armed response.” diately.—Reuters on 7 June, 2013.—ReuteRs Reuters months to deter the transfor- Xinhua New Light of Myanmar Sunday, 9 June, 2013 7 local news MITT to start running 2013-14 academic year They discussed preparation and DEVELOPMENT Nay Pyi Taw, 8 June— requirements for running Union Minister for Science the institute as of 2013-2014 Suspension bridge opened in and Technology Dr Ko Ko academic years, preparation Oo and an Indian task force of curricula for post graduate Bhamo Tsp team led by Advisor to the diploma courses and five- Indian Prime Minister Mr year degree courses, B hamo, 8 June— the bridge. S Ramadorai held talks on selection of lecturers and Nantsari creek-crossing Kachin state establishment of Myanmar training, construction and suspension bridge was government funded K 7.62 Institute of Information administrative affairs of opened in Khokyin Village million on the construction Technology in Mandalay, at MIIT. in Bhamo on 4 June of the bridge and villagers the ministry here on 5 June. MNA morning. contributed their voluntary At first, Township labour to the construction. Selected Myanmar tennis Administrator U Nyunt Win The construction delivered a speech at the started in second week of players leave for Thailand ceremony and chairman of January was completed on Yangon, 8 June— turning out talent Myanmar bridge construction village 31 May. It has the length Selected Myanmar Tennis youth tennis players and committee U Tin Win spoke of 250 ft, the six-foot-wide players Amy and May improvement of ability for words of thanks. wooden floor and the six- Thi Tun left Yangon women tennis players. State Hluttaw foot-high fence. International Airport by Myanmar Tennis Representative U Tun The bridge links Photo shows Union Minister for Science and air to take joint-training players Amy and May Shein, District Deputy Khokyin, Sihe and Manfa Technology Dr Ko Ko Oo and an Indian task in Khon Kaen Srichaphan Thi Tun will take part Commissioner U Tay villages with some 400 Zar Aung and Township acres of farmlands on the force team led by Advisor to the Indian Prime Tennis Academy in Thailand in Elephant Cup tennis yesterday morning. They tournament in Khon Kaen Administrator U Nyunt Win either bank. Minister Mr S Ramadorai.—mna are mainly sponsored by and Professional Tennis formally opened the bridge. The bridge would Zeya & Associates for (PTT) East Championships The state lawmaker, the contribute to rural Bangkok in June, Job Tennis deputy commissioner and development and poverty Shweli Dam receives major repair Championships (2/2013) the township administrator alleviation, the villagers PTT-Challenger Tourney sprinkled the scented water expect. in July and Professional on the inscription of the MMAL-Shwechanthar Tennis (PTT Northern bridge and took a stroll on (Bhamo) Championships) to be held in Lampang in August. MNA

Katha District Irrigation Department started repair works since April, 2012 to heighten the embankment and make it stronger. It could prevent more than 8000-acre farmlands from flood and the embankment could also be Katha, 8 June—Major The embankment of of other crops before the used as an inter-village road repair of Shweli Dam started the dam was repaired and whole embankment was linking Wuttu, Kyungon, in April, 2012, has been upgraded. damaged after a considerable Seiktha, Hsinhsin, Ngategyi Chin State gov’t, UNICEF completed since the end of The dam built since lapse of time, inundating and Nantnwe villages in all the previous month. 1983 had irrigated 6862 farmlands of more than 8000 weather. meet on drawing social The repair works cost acres of paddy fields and acres thereby reducing the MMAL-San Oo K 150 million. 1577 acres of farmlands agricultural productivity. (Katha) development plan University haKa, 8 June—Chin He stressed the need World Environment Day marked in Mongnai State Government and for inclusiveness and mass of Forestry mongnai, 8 June— UNICEF held a meeting participation in every step of About 300 attendance at Chin State government the process and assessment gets new of teachers and students office in Haka on 30 May plan while implementing were present at educative to draft social development the plant. two-storey talks and ceremony to plan for Chin State. An UNICEF elaborated present saplings to mark The coordination on sectors that the UN building World Environment Day at meeting was attended agency would provide aids Nay Pyi Taw, 8 June— Mongnai Basic Education by the Chin State Chief to the state government The opening of two-storey High School’s Pale Hall Minister, state ministers, for drafting the social new building of University in Shan State on 5 June UNICEF officials, experts development plan Chin of Forestry (Yezin) took morning. and departmental personnel. State in detail. place on 6 June morning, Head of Township The chief minister in his Chin State is one of the attended by Union Minister Forest Department U and then presented 900 the greening tasks of the opening speech called for least development region in for Environmental Conserva- Hla Mying gave talks on saplings to the local region.—MMAL-Forest cooperation of experienced Myanmar. tion and Forestry U Win Tun. environmental conservation people for contributing to Department persons in drawing the plan. MMAL-State IPRD The Union minister and the rector formally Salin Township WVO grants stipends for opened the new building The best time to plant which is complete with students two lecture theaters with a tree was twenty years n ay P yi t aw, 8 the township WVO office in purposes of granting a seating capacity of 192 June—Salin Township Salin of Magway Region on stipends and the secretary and two lecture halls with a ago. The second best War Veterans Organization 3 June morning. presented stipends worth seating capacity of 100 with presented stipends to The chairman of K 1.68 million to 210 Internet access. time is now. offspring of members for Township War Veterans members. MNA 2013-2014 academic year at Organization explained MMAL-Township WVO 8 Sunday, 9 June, 2013 New Light of Myanmar Article Royal Ploughing Ceremony (Le Htun Mingala) in Nayone Sunday, 9 June, 2013 Nayone, the third month of Myanmar lunar calendar of Maha Saddhamma Jotika dhaja Counterfeit drugs: twelve months (corresponding to June) is the transitional month between Geinman (Summer) and Wathan (Monsoon Sithu Dr. Khin Maung Nyunt a growing global threat or rainy season). From the south-west direction comes tradition. Myanmar kings claimed that they were Counterfeit drugs pose a serious risk to public in monsoon, not always peacefully. It comes as cyclonic descendants of the Setkya clan of Gotama Buddha. So they storm bringing strong wind, heavy showers, lightning and health. Taking ineffective medicines can threaten regarded themselves as solar kings who were entitled to thunder, damaging and destroying everything, every life the lives of patients. perform ploughing ceremony. It was at the royal ploughing in its path. But traditional belief is that when monsoon Last week, the US Food and Drug Administration ceremony of King Thudawdana the Bodhisattha’s royal comes, it must come with force and energy. Strong wind, father that young baby prince Sidhattha (Bodhisattha) (FDA) warned that 19 medical practices had heavy showers, lightning and thunder and all consequences bought counterfeit versions of Roche’s cancer drug showed one of the early miracles. With eight hundred are the typical characteristic of monsoon that could really noblemen, the King was ploughing the royal field. The bevacizumab (Avastin) from an overseas supplier. give sufficient water for the good harvest of the year. It is This was not the first alarm over counterfeit drugs whole court and the capital city were at the scene to watch humans who must prepare themselves to encounter these the grand ceremony. The maids in charge of the little baby this year. In January, the FDA warned health-care natural phenomena as best they could. prince, laid him down under the shade of Zabu-Thabyey providers about direct-to-clinic promotions and There is a Myanmar saying about rain in Nayone Tree and went to watch the ceremony. In their absence, the sales of potentially counterfeit injectable cancer “e,kefrdk;ajy;? jrufom;arG;” [Running rain in Nayone baby Prince rose up and sat cross-legged to be absorbed medications, such as fulvestrant, from unlicensed nurtures tender grass]. The scorched earth in Kasone turns in meditation. After the ceremony the maids rushed back sources. into a green carpet, emitting refreshing earthy scents. to the tree to witness the miracle—the shadow of the Tree The contamination of heparin by Chinese Mithuna [Germini] or May Htone [ ] is the remaining in the same position, shading the baby prince, counterfeiters in 2007 and 2008, killed 149 patients arxkef zodiacal name of this month. It is derived from a Pali word sitting in deep meditation. in the USA. Counterfeit anti-infective drugs might Myanmar chronicles have records of ploughing also increase the risks of drug resistance. rdxke [Mi-htu-na] meaning a couple of a man and woman ceremonies. But not all kings performed it and not every Counterfeit drugs have traditionally been holding a long rod and a harp. In day time the sun and year. Only when court astrologers and guru Brahmins more of a concern in developing regions (mostly Migathi star and at night the moon and Jetha start together advised and gave auspicious date in Nayone, such ceremony Africa and Asia), and millions of people from the reach noon time. Jasmine, a star-like white bloom with was performed. In Bagan dynasty of 55 kings, only three developing and under-developing countries are pleasant fragrance is the designated flower of this month. kings were associated with the ploughing ceremony, namely using affordable drugs. Nayone is the month with three significances—(1) Htun-taik the 17th king (569-582 A.D.), Htun Pyit, the 18th economic (2) religious and (3) socio-cultural. Firstly th Regulatory and enforcement systems for king (582-598 A.D.) and Htun Chit, the 19 king (598-613 economic significance is that in this month Myanmar medicines are weak in those countries. However, A.D.). Their names bore the word “Htun” meaning plough. farmers begin ploughing their fields. It is the first month counterfeiting has become more and more prevalent In Konbaung dynasty [1752-1885 A.D.] four kings of wet cultivation. Secondly, religious significance is that in developed countries as drug supply chains were recorded to have held this ceremony. The first was it was on the fullmoon day of this month that Gotama King Bodawpaya [1782-1819 A.D.] The record runs thus: increasingly cross continents. Buddha delivered the famous Maha Thamaya Sutta to all In 2009, the European Union seized 34 million “On Friday the first waning moon of Nayone [June] in deities of all universes. So the fullmoon day of Nayone is Myanmar Sakayit year 1152 [1790 A.D.] King Bodawpaya fake tablets in just 2 months. designated and celebrated “Maha Thamaya Sutta Day”. built a grand royal pavilion by the side of the Lake Aungpinle WHO has stated that, “counterfeit drugs may Thirdly socio-cultural significance is that it is in Nayone for the ceremony of royal ploughing. Gold gilt and silver erode public confidence in health care systems, that religious examinations are held with ceremonies and gilt ploughs, gold gilt and silver gilt yokes, gold and silver health care professionals, the suppliers and sellers festivities by the communities. trapping, and reins and gold and silver whips were placed of genuine drugs, the pharmaceutical industry and In this article the writer wishes to present the economic in the royal field. Crown Prince, royal sons, noblemen, national Drug Regulatory Authorities”. So what significance of the month. The economic activity of ministers, men of wealth, Brahmins were present. The should be done to tackle the growing problem of ploughing fields, especially royal ploughing event in the King performed the ploughing ceremony. Crown Prince’s counterfeit medicines? time of Myanmar kings. queen summoned the superintendent—General of Royal What especially needed in those countries ,rxm? a&TBudrfvHk;&,feJY Holding a Yamatha cane Treasury Maung Min Aung to compose a Tarachin Verse is drug regulatory authorities which should whip to record the ceremony.” responsible not only for improving drug standards His Majesty with regalia The second king was King Bagyidaw [1819-1837 but also providing effective recognition of xGefwkH;udkwJh? ajcawmfwif? full-equipped A.D.] the chronicle says:- counterfeit drugs and assisting other agencies in Steps on the plough in royal “The sacramental ploughing of the fields in June each stopping their trade. field, year, wearing his crown, riding the Lord White Elephant Additionally, enactment and enforcement of EGm;MuefpHktif? To plant for a good year’s from the palace to the field, and using a gilt harrow drawn new laws for prohibiting counterfeit drugs is vital. yield. by milk-white oxen which were harnessed in gold trappings, Pulled by handsome bullocks The fight against counterfeit drugs must ysdK;cif;udk0if? studded with rubies and diamonds.” be strengthened without further delay. It needs twain, The third king was King Thayawaddy (alias King To harvest plenty of paddy consensus among all countries and interested Shwebo or King Konbaung) (1837-1846 A.D). The grains. parties, and requires wise and bold leadership aumif;uifu? a&Tydefnif;&,f following is the recount given in the chronicle:- Let from the sky golden bird “In the Myanmar Sakarit year 1202 (1841 A.D.) by from WHO and governments. An indispensable kingfisher, the side of Lake Aungpinle, a great royal pavilion was goal of the campaign is ensuring the availability rdk;ac:vdkYqif;/ / Bring down all heavy constructed to hold royal ploughing ceremony. Their of genuine and affordable essential medicines in showers. Majesties progressed in state, attended by royal sons, developing countries. The above folk song we have learnt by heart in our brothers and relatives, noblemen, ministers, army officers, primary school epitomises the gracious ploughing event and men of wealth, guarded by four armed forces, infantry, Swimmers invited to of Myanmar king in royal field in the month of Nayone. cavalry, elephantry and chariotry. The King performed the It emphasizes that Myanmar is an agricultural country, ploughing with pomp and ceremony. Minister U Sa, Lord participate in Olympic Day that the main economy is cultivating and producing crops of Myawaddy was ordered to compose a new Tarachin particularly paddy, and that the king, as head of the State verse to record the event.” competition leads this economic activity for religious, political, and The fourth King was King Mindon (1853-1878 A.D.) the founder and the builder of Mandalay Ratanapon Capital Yangon, 8 June— and is divided into six socio-cultural purposes. and Mya Nan San Kyaw Palace and the holder of the 5th Myanmar Swimming categories- 1500m, 800m, The royal ploughing ceremony was one of traditional Buddhist Synod. Federation conducted a 400m, 200m, 100m and rites to invite good rain for good harvest. The king himself The ploughing ceremony took place in the royal paddy swimming competition to 50m. was obliged to perform ploughing to prove that he was a field of about two acres, north of Thayetkon village near mark Olympic Day at the Those wishing to noble king. It was believed that drought would be averted, Lake Aungpinle. A royal pageantry came out from the National Swimming Pool participate in the competition good showers would come and a good yield be resulted, Palace city, with His Majesty wearing a bejeweled gold on U Wisara Road in Dagon may contact the office of the if the king begins ploughing. Besides, royal ploughing crown and robe shaded by two while umbrellas each on Township on 22 and 23 June. National Swimming Pool on created the image of a “Peasant King” in the minds of the either side. Royal family members, courtiers, noblemen The competition would U Wisara Road in Dagon peasants and people who would thus regard the king as one and ministers in their rank colours attended on the King include four swimming Township not later than 10 of them, and peasants would be inspired to labour manifold who performed the ceremony. styles—freestyle, butterfly, June. in their cultivation. (See page 9) breaststroke and backstroke Myat Sandi Thin Zaw Myanmar royal ploughing ceremony has Buddhist New Light of Myanmar Sunday, 9 June, 2013 9 NATIONAL Development of Myanmar- Pros and cons of PSM draft law discussed India border regions yaNgoN, 8 June— Deputy Minister for discussed Information U Ye Htut clarified the purpose and N ay P yi T aw, 8 cooperation in promoting nature of public service June—Union Minister for living standards of local media draft law, publication Commerce U Win Myint held people in Myanmar-India of the draft law for public talks with a delegation led by border and development knowledge, plans for Minister for Commerce, of border regions, India’s transformation of State- Industry and Textile Mr coopera-tion in farm, owned media into public Anand Sharma of India and communica-tion, industry service media, at Printing high-ranking officials, at and health care sectors of and Publishing Enterprise the Republic of the Union Myanmar and holding of here this morning. of Myanmar Federation of 5th Myanmar-India Joint The deputy minister said Chambers of Commerce and Trade Committee meeting. media transformation was Industry (UMFCCI) (Head After that, the two ministers carried out by international Office) in Yangon on 6 June. delivered addresses at 1st organizations including They discussed mutual Myanmar-India Joint Trade UNESCO and local and cooperation, India’s and Investment Forum held foreign experts, adding that Deputy Minister for Information U Ye Htut makes clarification on purpose aids for development at the UMFCCI. the public service media was and nature of public service media draft law.—mna of Sagaing Region, MNA prepared to deliver better and Archives Department against each other and they Deputy Minister Liaison officers course service with people-centered as asked by Myanmar Press are different in principle; U Ye Htut said that all approach. Council; The proposed through there have been inclusiveness is practical concludes The deputy minister establishment of PSM journalistic ethics, duties in accord with media Nay Pyi Taw, 8 June— A total of 73 officers pointed out the basic Council described in Chapter and rights written by Press pluralism. Concluding of liaison and other ranks from 28 principles of PSM as (5) is inappropriate as it Council, there are specific It is difficult for officers course No.2/2013 ministries attended the representation of all citizens, appears like the organization points PSM media men need the private media to do for ASEAN Summits course from 27 May to 7 presentation of different against the Press Council to observe. publishing and distribution (2014) and its related June, which is conducted views and interests within to be prescribed in press It is seen that which can satisfy the public meetings, was held at the by the Ministry of Foreign the society, informing media law; It is assumed international public services and the Public Service meeting hall of the Ministry Affairs. accurate and credible that the draft law needs not media also have detailed Media will have to do it. of Foreign Affairs, here, The course covers news and presenting good to formulate the journalistic ethics and directives. PSM The PSM does not control yesterday morning. ASEAN affairs, diplomatic programmes, editorial ethics, duties and rights means that media men the press freedom and it will Director-General U knowledge, culture and independence, financial separately as the press law would have to follow the stand as a the voice of the Aung Lin of ASEAN Affairs traditions of ASEAN independence, contribution being drafted by Myanmar points that included in the people. As the PSM does Department delivered a countries, Myanmar’s to innovative and efficient Press Council has written Bill in addition to media not influence any person, concluding speech and current development affairs human resources, in sector-wise detail, it is ethics. Taking a look at party and organization, it presented completion and English language. professional accountability, because the responsibilities international countries, should not be considered as certificates to the trainees. MNA and strategic cooperation and rights of the journalists PSMs run their works with a preparation for the 2015. with other organizations, should be on equal terms the State’s finance and Mr Rophael Rawm, the Royal Ploughing Ceremony... adding that PSM will be run as well as the punishment revenue. Some PSMs got legal expert from Germany, on the foundation of the basic the same to all; PSM which 97 percent of government’s (from page 8) discussed international principle of representing all will have access to public fund. How much percentage Mindon’s ploughing ceremony was recorded by two public service media and citizens. fund, transportation and will the government allow eye witnesses—one was a famous Myanmar court artist private media. Mr Sardar Umar Alam, other preferences should for PSM depended on Saya Chone who recorded the ceremony in his painting. The The participants of the Head of Project Office pay the same tax as the Hluttaw’s decision. Asia other was a British writer-diplomat named Sir George Scott meeting also exchanged Myanmar of UNESCO, public media businesses; it regions saw progress of (pen name Shway Yoe) who wrote “Gracious Ploughing” their views on the PSM. and Mr Rophael Rawn, is totally rejected that PSM print media while some essay in his book The Burman: His Life and notions. The U Zin Lin from legal expert from Germany, would spend 70 per cent its countries had to face a following is a short excerpt:- Myanmar Peace Centre expressed their opinions about production cost from the decline in print media, he “… Ploughs stand ready in a long row, extending way expressed his support to the draft law in comparison public fund and it should added. as far as one can see; for all the princes and ministers must the PSM law and suggested with international media stand on its own revenues “PSM Law is to plough as well as the king. The royal plough is thickly that the PSM law should norms, concluding that PSM and advertisement earnings; interrelate with the press covered with gold-leaf; the part on which His Majesty be in conformity with the should be established and the as there is no public- council. Check and balance stands…is gold, roughened with pearls and emeralds. The current laws. law enacted. funded printing business is a key point. There will be milk-white oxen that drew it rival the Lord White Elephant U Kyaw Win (Manutha Next, the attendees in international countries, competitions in all aspects in the splendor of their harness. Crimson and gold bands Kyaw Win), Vice- spoke of their different inclusion of the print media as reforms are taking place hook them on; the reins are stiff with rubies and diamonds; Chairman of Myanmar views. Members of Myanmar in PSM is rejected; PSM in Myanmar,” said Mr Alam heavy gold tassels hang from gilded horns. The gold tipped Writers Association, said he Press Council (Temporary) needs not to form any more from UNESCO. ox-goad His Majesty wields is covered with jewels and supported the PSM law and Dr Myo Thant Tin and U council and committees at “There will be fair flashes like a rod of fire in the sun.” suggested to think how to Thiha Saw said: public the huge cost of State budget. competitions and relations “The King ploughs a couple of furrows or, rather cooperate because it is sure service media draft law is The deputy minister between PSM and private passes the big rakes once up and down the rain-sodden that PSM law would gain not in the form of a law replied that it is right media. Private media field and then stops; for he is portly and short of breath support from the people as but the collection of an that the PSM draft law is have the duty to cover now. The ministers, no matter how fat they are, have it the public service one. individual’s requirements detailed because it is like investigative reports,” said to go on ploughing as long as the Arbiter of Existence Deputy Minister for and goes against certain something new, but it does law expert Mr Rophael chooses to look on. At last he declares that enough has Information U Ye Htut existing laws; it should serve not affect any existing Rawn. been done and preparations are made to go back again. and officials concerned as a monitoring system but laws; it is not intended to Chief Editor U Wai He daffs his royal robes, burdensome and leng surcoat has a discussion with the instead is rather tends to be control other private media Phyo of the Daily Eleven with its thousands of precious stones is said to weight participants. commercial thus in variation outlets, the suggestion Media Group said, “I about a hundred pounds …” The meeting was from original meaning; the of the Press Council to remonstrate about that PSM “… Pwes (entertainments) begin with startling attended by 337 personnel Information Ministry has change the name of the bill. PSM seems to compete suddenness at every corner. Bands strike up, long lines representing UNESCO, agreed to change the name of department into Copyright with private sectors in term of candles illuminate the streets at nightfall, rockets are international organizations, the department described in and Archives Department of market competition and let off, fire ballooms ascend and everything is given up to Myanmar Press Council Section 5 (d) of the Chapter has be submitted to Pyithu freedom. It appears to rejoining, for the Leadawgyi (great royal field) has been (Temporary), media at (3) of the draft law as Hluttaw Bill Committee; it indirectly control freedom home and abroad and social graciously ploughed and Le Htun Mingala (Auspicious Copyright and Registration is wrong that PSM Council of expression. Dose it take royal ploughing) is a presage of abundant crops.” organizations. Department into Copyright and Press Council go advantage for 2015?” MNA 10 Sunday, 9 June, 2013 New Light of Myanmar LocaL news Tarmacking of Mandalay University entrance School uniforms donated to students at relief road camps in Meiktila Mandalay, 8 June— Meiktila, 8 June— Mandalay City Develop- Patron Sayadaws Bhaddanta ment Committee has Obhasa and U Vimala, Dr been undertaking road Tin Sein, Chairman Dr Khin extension, road upgrading Soe, Vice-Chairman U Hsan and tarmacking for Win Shein, Joint Secretary smooth transportation and U Aung Thein and members reducing traffic congestion of Htila Thukha Thammagi in downtown areas of of Meiktila donated school Mandalay. uniforms to students from The 5600 ft long and relief camps of Meiktila on 60 ft wide 73rd Street was 3 June. paved with tar from 35th Asia Alinyaung Street to the entrance of Sayadaw and Islam religious university students from the Utilization Department, Mandalay University in group of Mandalay donated relief camp in the precinct totaling 702 students. Mahaaungmye Township K 1,279,000 for school of Magyigon monastery, The group will starting from the first week uniforms to 231 students 82 students and two donate school uniforms of June.—Kyemon-Thiha Road to Mandalay University being upgraded from the relief camp in university students from to 300 students from the Ko Ko (Mandalay) with the use of roller. District Stadium, 106 basuc the relief camp at Oklepo relief camp at Central education students and two Monastery, 422 primary Institute of Transport and DISASTER RISK REDUCTION university students from students 209 students and Telecommunications. Sasana Rekkhita relief three university students Kyemon-U Tin Hlaing- Community-based Natural Disaster Risk camp, 78 students and two from the Water Resources Meiktila Mitigation discussed in Mawlamyinegyun CITIZENSHIP MawlaMyinegyun, 8 the Children International secured prizes in essay and June—Organized by Save discussed preparatory works paintings contests. Hsipaw residents get citizenship scrutiny cards the Children International, for natural disaster risks. “Today meeting is a Meeting on Community- Project Officer U very important. We discuss Officials based Natural Disaster Aung Ko Naing of Save not only preparedness for Risk Mitigation took the Children International storm risk but also public of Hsipaw place at Maw Ayeyar Hall explained works progress participation in natural Township of General Administra- on natural disaster risks in disaster risk mitigation. tion Department in the township. Moreover, we demonstrate INRD Mawlamyinegyun Town- The township officials, storm risk preparatory issue ship on 5 June. Regional Project Manager rehearsal in Storm Nargis- Township Deputy U Nyi Nyi Lwin and hit villages” said Area citizenship Administrator U Thein Area Manager U Hla Win Manager U Hla Win. scrutiny Tan made a speech and Area presented prizes to twelve Kyemon-U Myint Aung Manager U Hla Win of Save outstanding children who (Mawgyun Myint Aung) cards to Station hospital renovated in Peinzalok eligible citizens. peinzalok, 8 June—A renovated the buildings of staff quarter, west of the the hospital for convenience HEALTH hsipaw, 8 June – to people, at the hall of and requirements to meet doctor-in-charge collapsed of the patients. Under the Moe Pwint administration office in citizenship. And then U in the compound of Kyemon project phase-5, U Kyaw Myanmar Ward yesterday. Kyaw Naing Myint gave Peinzalok Station Hospital Naing Myint, staff officer Firstly, Hsipaw scrutiny cards to U Tin Win, in Nyaunglebin Township of Hsipaw Township Township Pyithu Hluttaw ward administrator for 62 of Bago Region yesterday. Immigration and National representative U Ye Tun eligible people and students. With the concerted Registration Department, delivered an opening The ceremony concluded efforts and contributions, northern Shan State and speech and U Kyaw Naing with words of thanks of one Peinzalok Village departmental staff issued Myint explained about of local people. administrator U San Aung citizenship scrutiny cards Moe Pwint project phase-5 Kyemon-Sai (Hsipaw) and village elders rebuilt the staff quarter with the Volunteers coordinate efforts on child use of the fund of Peinzalok Association (Yangon). protection With the advice of in-charge of the station yangon, 8 June— Myitta Group (UNICEF manager U Kyaw Hsan of hospital Dr Aung Thu, Shwepyitha Township Child Project) and Yadana Alindan Yadana Myitta Group gave the wellwishers from Rights Committee, Yadana Group, a community-based an account of the functions of child protection supporting the projects. U Thein Win, on Yangon and countryside Kyaw Myint, of Thayet upgraded the operation group, met on 5 June to behalf of the residents of No. CRIME Township in Magway coordinate efforts on physical 6 Ward explained the mission theatre and donated hospital Region and driver equipment. Members of and mental development and of Yadana Alindan Group. Illegal beef seized in Thonze Wai Phyo Aung, 28, social security of children. Participants put Monmyat Thuhka social son of U Than Oo, of association (Peinzalok) T hayawady, 8 of beef worth about K 3 Deputy Staff Officer questions about education, Thanatchaung Village in of Shwepyitha Township health, social matters and June—A team led by million were seized at Hmawby Township, are SIP Myint Zaw Oo of Baydingon checkpoint General Administration crimes against children and charged under Section Department U Zay Latt Oo members of the committee Thonze Police Station of Thonze of Thayawady 80/2013 of Development Don’t on behalf of the committee departmental personnel and officials searched Township in Bago Region Affairs Act by Thonze chairperson spoke on the replied to queries. the car leaving Yangon on 3 June. Police Station. occasion. Kyemon-Myint Than Kyi Smoke for Pyay. Beef owner Kyaw Kyemon-Ko Lwin Assistant project (Shwepyitha) A total of 600 viss Min Latt, 21, son of U (Swa) New Light of Myanmar Sunday, 9 June, 2013 11 Regional At least one Students cover their Geothermal power plant to be heads as they exit from killed in their classroom during built on Hokkaido’s Okushiri an earthquake drill at a cross-sea school in Pasay City, the Island Philippines, on 7 June, Tokyo, 8 June—Plan- of existing wells will keep bridge ramp 2013. Quarterly National ning is under way for a construction costs low, the School-Based Earthquake 500-kilowatt geothermal sources said. collapse in and Fire Drill is carried power plant on Okushiri Is- A local oil distributor out by the Department of land in the Sea of Japan off will be involved in power Malaysia Education to keep students Hokkaido, with the launch generation, and the geother- kuala lumpur, 8 aware of what to do in of operation as early as fiscal mal energy may also be used June —A body was found case of earthquake or fire. 2016, local and central gov- for a hot spring facility, they on Friday under tons of Xinhua ernments sources said. said. concrete rubble and steels If realized, it would be Although NEDO found after a interchange ramp Coach accident kills at least six, injures 20 the first geothermal plant on it unprofitable after drawing to a cross-sea bridge that a remote island that takes roughly 200 C steam from is under construction in in central Vietnam advantage of the country’s the wells about 1,600 metres northern Malaysia col- haNoi, 8 June —A Son Thai commune, Khanh Thirty-two passengers feed-in tariff programme for deep, the town and business lapsed a day earlier. coach carrying 32 passengers Vinh District of central on the coach, including eight renewable energy, according will survey the situation of Police said rescue running on Vietnam’s central Khanh Hoa Province. children, are mainly teach- to the Natural Resources and the wells from September team found a man in a car Da Lat-Nha Trang route hit About 10 am local time, ers of Hoa Phuoc Primary Energy Agency. at the earliest, with support that was buried under the the mountain side on Friday the coach hit the mountain School in central Da Nang The plant’s output from the energy agency, they debris. morning, killing six and in- side while running across the City. They are on a visiting would cover up to 25 percent said. “It will lead not only to The uncomplete flyo- juring more than 20 other Hon Giao-Khanh Linh Pass tour from Da Nang to Nha of electricity consumption on a stable supply of electric- ver connecting to the Pen- passengers. due to its broken brake, and Trang and Da Lat cities. The the island, which now relies ity but also town-building ang Second Bridge in the According to an initial there is no sign of any other accident happened on their on burning fuel oil for ener- around the concept of a re- northeastern state of Pen- report by local online VNEx- vehicle present at the site way back from Da Lat to gy, and will be fully bought newable energy island,” a ang collapsed in the even- press, quoting sources from during that moment, deputy Nha Trang. by Hokkaido Electric Power town official said. ing on Thursday. central Khanh Hoa prov- chief of Khanh Vinh Po- Local authorities are Co at a fixed rate. Under the feed-in tar- At least three were ince’s traffic police depart- lice Department Le Quang working on consequences of The expected improve- iff system begun in July last injured by the falling con- ment, the accident site is in Thanh told VNExpress. the accident.—Xinhua ment in the island’s energy year, utilities are obliged crete and steel girders, in- self-sufficiency will help re- to buy electricity generated cluding two construction Fighter jet crashes in India, no casualties duce its fuel transportation from solar, wind, geother- workers. New Delhi, 8 June —A Bison” fighter jet crashed them the nickname “flying and subsequent power gener- mal heat and other renewable Preliminary investi- fighter jet belonging to the near the IAF’s Uttarlai air- coffins.” According to of- ation costs as well as the risk sources at a fixed rate. gation by authorities sug- Indian Air Force crashed on base in Rajasthan’s Barmer ficial figures, over the past of fuel supply disruption in a The only existing geo- gested that a formwork Friday in the country’s west- District early on Friday. four decades the country has natural disaster, the sources thermal power plant on a failure maybe the cause of ern state of Rajasthan dur- A rescue mission was lost more than half of its MiG said. remote island in Japan is run the collapse. ing a routine sortie, an IAF immediately sent from the combat fleet of 872 aircraft According to the plan, by Tokyo Electric Power The 24 km-long spokesperson said. nearby Jodhpur airbase and in as many as 482 accidents. the plant will utilize hot Co on Hachijo Island, south bridge, connecting Pen- There were no casual- an inquiry has been ordered Over 171 trained pilots of steam taken from two wells of Tokyo, and has been in ang and mainland Malay- ties as both pilots ejected by the IAF to investigate the India’s defense force, 39 ci- in western Okushiri that were operation since 1999. The sia and one of the longest safely minutes before the cause of the crash. vilians and eight people from test-drilled around 2008 by Tokyo metropolitan govern- in the Southeast Asia, was crash. The MiG fighter jets other services have died in the semigovernmental New ment is planning to boost the expected to be completed According to the have had a very poor fly- MiG fighter jet accidents. Energy and Industrial Tech- ratio of renewable energy on later this year. —Xinhua spokesperson, the “MiG-21 ing history in India, earning Kyodo News nology Development Organ- the island from 25 percent to ization and will be offered 86 percent by building more Japan minister ready to discuss regional stability, trade in NZ by the town office. The use plants.—Kyodo News SyDNey, 8 June—Japa- region is changing rapidly, the Regional Comprehen- the two countries. nese Foreign Minister Fu- and on this visit I hope to sive Economic Partnership In addition to meeting mio Kishida plans to rein- reaffirm, to your Foreign involving the 10 members McCully on Sunday, Kishi- force regional stability and Minister Murray McCully, of ASEAN and six other da is expected to hold pri- strengthen partnerships Japan’s wish to work to- countries, including Japan vate meetings with Prime during his visit to New Zea- gether to realize a stable re- and New Zealand. Minister John Key and land over the weekend, he gion and prosperity for both “Japan, like New Zea- Trade Minister Tim Groser. wrote in an article for the countries based on shared land, aims for a compre- Japan and New Zea- New Zealand Herald on principles such as democ- hensive and high standard land celebrated 60 years Friday. racy and the rule of law,” agreement through these of diplomatic relations last Ahead of his visit to Kishida wrote. negotiations, and we hope year. New Zealand’s largest city He also expressed to contribute towards the ASEAN is the Associa- Auckland, Kishida wrote of his desire to “create and creation of these robust tion of Southeast Asian Na- reaffirming the two coun- strengthen” free and open trade and investment rules,” tions, which groups Thai- Illegally-collected turtle eggs are on sale at a shop on tries’ strategic relationship economic partnerships he wrote. land, Singapore, Malaysia, the outskirts of the Padang coast in West Sumatra, based on shared values in in the region through the Kishida also noted the Indonesia, the Philippines, Indonesia, on 7 June, 2013. The lack of supervision the Asia-Pacific region. Trans-Pacific Partnership shared experience of earth- Brunei, Vietnam, Cambo- of local government on protected sea turtles leads to “The strategic environ- agreement that Japan for- quakes in 2011 as further dia, Laos and Myanmar. increasing illegal collection of their eggs.—Xinhua ment of the Asia-Pacific mally entered in March and fostering a bond between Kyodo News Rare Mongolian Przewalski’s horses are Singapore’s private home resale prices down seen on the grassland at the Hustai National Park in 0.5 pct in May Mongolia, on 5 June, 2013. SiNgapore, 8 June — town area dropped by 0.5 in May to be around 750 Przewalski’s horse is a rare The overall resale prices of percent. However, the re- units, which would exceed and endangered subspecies non- landed private residen- sale prices for the suburban the 671 units sold in April of wild horse native to the tial units in May dropped by private homes edged up 0.3 but would still be down 40 steppes of central Asia, 0.5 percent from that of the percent. Analysts said the percent year on year. Mean- specifically Mongolia. At one previous month, according fall in resale prices can be while, overall rental prices time extinct in the wild, it has to data released on Friday. attributed to the effect of for non-landed private resi- been reintroduced to its native The data compiled by government cooling meas- dential in May slipped 0.6 habitat in Mongolia and their the Singapore Real Estate ures. percent from April, mark- number has now increased Exchange showed that the The Singapore Real Es- ing a fourth consecutive to over 280 at the Hustai resale prices of non-landed tate Exchange projected the monthly drop in overall National Park. —Xinhua private homes in the down- final number of transactions rents.—Xinhua 12 Sunday, 9 June, 2013 New Light of Myanmar Advertisement & GenerAL Claims Day NotiCe Claims Day NotiCe Claims Day NotiCe m.v asiatiC bay voy No (1217) m.v gss yaNgoN voy No (1322) m.v esm CremoNa voy No (073) Consignees of cargo carried on MV asiatiC bay Consignees of cargo carried on MV gss yan- Consignees of cargo carried on MV esM Cre- Voy NO (1217) are hereby notified that the vessel will gon Voy NO (1322) are hereby notified that the Mona Voy NO (073) are hereby notified that the be arriving on 9.6.2013 and cargo will be discharged vessel will be arriving on 9.6.2013 and cargo will be vessel will be arriving on 9.6.2013 and cargo will be into the premises of m.i.p where it will lie at the con- discharged into the premises of a.w.p.t where it will discharged into the premises of m.i.p where it will signee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject and conditions of the port of Yangon. to the byelaws and conditions of the port of Yangon. to the byelaws and conditions of the port of Yangon. 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China started restruc- na’s press and publication thorities to rapidly transform turing its government-funded watchdog on Friday vowed government-sponsored non- press and publication organi- to forge ahead with the mar- political newspapers and zations in different phases af- ket-oriented reorganization periodicals into commercial ter central authorities called of state-run press and publi- enterprises. He said all state- for deepening cultural sys- cation entities. Jiang Jianguo, run, for-profit press and pub- tem reform in 2005. deputy director of the state lication entities will be trans- by introducing a mod- General administration of formed into enterprises. ern corporate system to the press, publication, Radio, the official said civil organizations, the move is Film and television, made capital should be encouraged intended to stimulate their the vow during a Friday to run small- and micro-size creativity and improve their meeting. press and publication service competitiveness.—Xinhua lebanon China’s foreign trade growth unable to host slows in may Beijing, 8 June—Chi- 162.34 billion US dollars, more na’s foreign trade growth leaving China with a sur- slowed sharply in may, plus of 20.43 billion US- syrian partly as a result of new dollars. government rules to curb the export data came refugees capital inflows disguised as in much lower than market Beirut, 8 June—Leb- trade payments, new data expectations, even consid- anon’s president michel has showed. ering the effect of the gov- Sleiman warned on Fri- total foreign trade ernment rules to curb hot day that his country is volume grew 0.4 percent money. unable to host any more year on year last month to rising momentum in Syrian refugees who are 345.1 billion US dollars, a China’s foreign trade in fleeing the violence in significant pullback from recent months has raised their home country in the 15.7-percent gain in suspicions that companies massive flows. april, the General admin- may have misreported ex- Sleiman, who met Fri- istration of Customs said ports to obtain tax rebates day with the ambassadors on Saturday. or to bypass the country’s of the permanent members Foreign learners practise Chinese martial arts movements at the Yuxu Palace on exports inched up capital controls to move of the Un security Coun- Wudang Mountain, known as a traditional centre for the teaching and practice of merely one percent year money into the mainland, cil, called upon the inter- martial arts, in central China’s Hubei Province, on 5 June, 2013.—Xinhua on year to 182.77 billion prompting authorities to national community to US dollars, while imports release new rules to check recognize the burden the Cambodia, thailand to discuss border area declined 0.3 percent to the flows.—Xinhua Syrian refugees have in- flicted upon Lebanon. development next week He also proposed a Phnom Penh, 8 June— tween the two countries, the order to boost bilateral coop- plan in tackling this issue, Cambodian Deputy prime statement said. eration along the border. urging sharing the respon- minister and Foreign min- at the end of the meet- among those are the sibility of receiving the ister Hor Namhong and his ing, Hor Namhong and issues of labourers, illegal refugees, tightening the thai counterpart surapong Surapong tovichakchaikul cross-border logging, mine control of refugee status, tovichakchaikul would meet would hold a joint press clearance, epidemic fight, hosting refugees inside here next tuesday to discuss briefing, it said. Besides, cross-border trade and in- Syria, and increasing the ways to broaden develop- Surapong tovichakchaikul vestment, new border open- international aids to the ment cooperation along the would pay a courtesy call on ing, and road connectivity Lebanese government in border, according to a press Cambodian prime minister development, he said. Cam- this regard. statement from the Ministry Hun Sen. bodian government of prime the UN Higher Coun- of Foreign affairs on Friday. Long Visalo, secretary minister Hun Sen and thai Family members of examinees of the national college en- cil for Refugees said the two top diplomats of state at Cambodian Min- government of prime min- trance exam wait outside the exam site at the Xiji Middle Monday that the syrian would co-chair the 1st meet- istry of Foreign affairs, said ister Yingluck Shinawatra School in Xiji County, northwest China’s Ningxia Hui refugees in Lebanon had ing of the Joint Committee last week that during the up- have been working hard to Autonomous Region, on 7 June, 2013. Some 9.12 million exceeded half a million. on Border area Develop- coming meeting, a number of ameliorate the bilateral tie. applicants are expected to sit this year’s college entrance Xinhua ment and Connectivity be- issues would be discussed in Xinhua exam on 7 and 8 June.—Xinhua New Light of Myanmar Sunday, 9 June, 2013 13 ENTERTAINMENT “Kung Fu Panda 3” continues as tribute Archie comics spins into first to Chinese culture Chengdu, 8 June—The will have a film that is set ings of over 660 million live-action film “Kung Fu Panda” franchise in China and a tribute to US dollars. Nelson is set to will continue to be a tribute China. We certainly want direct “Kung Fu Panda 3,” to Chinese culture with the to continue to do that. I’m which is scheduled to debut creation of its third install- hoping this will create a in 2015. ment, Jennifer Yuh Nelson, full circle in that it could The film will be made director of Kung Fu Panda actually come back to Chi- in China as a co-production 2, said at the ongoing 2013 na, be made in China and between DreamWorks Ani- Global Fortune Forum be- also seen in China,” she mation and Oriental Dream- ing held in southwest Chi- said,”Kung Fu Panda 2,” Works, a Shanghai-based na’s city of Chengdu. released in 2011, brought in entertainment company that “Chinese audiences worldwide box office earn- opened its doors in Febru- ary.The two partners said previously that they will make up to three motion pictures per year. They will Los angeLes, 8 June— animated and live-action new film will be directed also invest over 20 billion Comic book teenagers Ar- series in the past, as well as by Jason Moore, the film- yuan (3.1 billion US dol- chie, Veronica, Betty and a television movie featuring maker behind 2012’s musi- lars) to build an animation Jughead are coming to the an adult Archie, but this is cal comedy “Pitch Perfect,” studio and an entertainment big screen for the first time the first time in the comic the publisher said. Roberto complex in Shanghai that in a new live-action feature book’s 72-year history that Aguirre-Sacasa will write will include theaters, res- film based on the long-run- a feature film will be made. the screenplay. taurants and tourist attrac- ning “Archie” comic series, Red-haired Archie No additional details tions. Nelson said the third its publisher said on Thurs- Andrews is well-known were provided. Super- “Kung Fu Panda” film is day. The comedy will be in American pop culture, heros from Marvel and still in early development. produced by Warner Bros. along with his long-running DC Comics have been “There’s a huge talent Pictures and will feature the love triangle with the bru- dominating the global box base here in China. We’re lead “Archie” characters in nette Veronica Lodge and office as new films featur- trying to get everybody in- a high school in present- blonde-haired Betty Cooper ing Batman, Spider-Man, volved and making mov- day Riverdale, the fictional and antics with best friend Iron Man, Captain Amer- ies like this,” Nelson said. backdrop of the series, Ar- Jughead Jones, the pub- ica and superhero collec- “This is being made by peo- chie Comics said in a state- lisher said.”We are thrilled tive The Avengers have ple who love the history of ment on its website. to be working with Warner grossed billions of dollars China; these are people who “Archie” began in Bros. on this project and worldwide. Warner Bros., Justin Bieber books space love the appearance and the 1941 and became a comic have complete faith in their a unit of Time Warner Inc, beauty of the culture of book empire for Archie ability to bring Archie to is releasing Superman re- voyage on Virgin Galactic China. We want to show it Comics, which has pro- the big screen in a way the boot “Man of Steel” in Los angeLes, 8 June— last month, one guest paid to the world,” she said. The duced numerous series fans will love,” Jon Gold- theaters on 14 June as a Canadian pop star Justin $1.2 million to purchase a 2013 Fortune Global Forum featuring the main charac- water, publisher and co- darker spin on Clark Kent Bieber is the latest celebrity seat next to actor Leonardo will run from 6 to 8 June. ters. The comics have been CEO of Archie Comics, and his heroic counterpart. to reach for the stars, sign- DiCaprio on Virgin Galac- Xinhua adapted for television in said in the statement. The Reuters ing up to go into space with tic. Last year, “Two and a Richard Branson’s Virgin Half Men” actor Ashton Poonam Pandey effortless in front of camera, Galactic. British entrepre- Kutcher became the 500th neur Branson announced on person to sign up. says Nasha director Twitter on Wednesday that A seat on Virgin Galac- MuMbai, 8 June— effortless,” Saxena said old boy and a 25-year-old an 18-year-old boy would Bieber, 19, and his manag- tic’s SpaceShipTwo, a six- Director Amit Saxena here Wednesday during girl. Saxena calls Nasha imagine it to be. Nothing er, Scooter Braun, were the passenger, two-pilot space- praises Poonam Pandey the first look launch of “a coming of age movie”. more, nothing less,” Sax- latest “future astronauts.” ship, costs $250,000 and for being effortless in the film. “There was not a “The whole film is from ena said. Nasha is slated to Bieber tweeted in response, will take passengers to an front of the camera and single moment when I felt the point of view of an release on 26 July. “let’s shoot a music video altitude of about 68 miles, says she made his work that I am working with a 18-year-old boy. It is as in- PTI in SPACE!!” giving them a few minutes easier while shooting Na- newcomer or I have to be nocent and as sensuous as Virgin Galactic com- to experience zero grav- sha. Poonam, who made extra careful — nothing! mercial space flights, which ity and glimpse Earth from headlines during the 2011 She made it such a won- are slated to begin next space. The SpaceShipTwo Cricket World Cup when derful ride for me,” added year, have reportedly al- rocket is currently undergo- she offered to go nude Saxena, who had earlier ready drawn high profile ing vigorous tests in prepa- before Team India if they helmed erotic thriller Jism. passengers including physi- ration of its first space trip won the trophy, is making Produced by Aditya cist Stephen Hawking as with Branson and his fam- her Bollywood debut with Bhatia, Nasha, an adult well as actors Tom Hanks, ily, scheduled for the end of Nasha. film, is a passionate love Poonam Pandey Brad Pitt and Angelina Jol- this year. Virgin Galactic is “I was completely story between an 18-year- ie. At a charity auction dur- a division of Branson’s Vir- blown by the talent she ing the Cannes film festival gin Group.—Reuters (Poonam Pandey) has, by the talent that was on display and it was effort- less. She was absolutely

Canadian singer Justin Bieber performs on stage dur- ing a concert as part of his “Believe’’ World Tour at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai on 4 May, 2013. Bieber will perform another concert in Dubai on Sunday.—ReuteRs 14 Sunday, 9 June, 2013 New Light of Myanmar SPORTS Van Persie replaces Sneijder as new Dutch Alonso sets fastest lap in Canada practice captain MoNTreal, 8 June— Fernando Alonso, desper- against Indonesia in Jakarta He should focus on his own ate to get his Formula One on Friday. fitness first.” ( Sneijder was championship bid back When Louis van Gaal only able to wear the cap- on track, signaled his in- started his second term as tain’s armband during four tentions to start with this head coach he appointed matches in the past year. weekend’s Canadian Grand Sneijder as first captain, Van Persie wore the band Prix by setting the fastest Dirk Kuyt as second and for the first time in Jakarta. lap in practice on Friday. Kevin Strootman as third. The Netherlands beat The Spaniard posted the However, Sneijder was not Indonesia 3-0 through two Ferrari Formula One driver Fernando Alonso of Spain day’s fastest overall time (front) and Lotus Formula One driver Romain Grosjean playing at Inter in the first goals by Siem de Jong and when he lapped the Cir- half of the season and was one by Arjen Robben. The of France drive during the second practice session of the cuit Gilles Villeneuve in Canadian F1 Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve not fit during the second Dutch will fly to China on one minute 14.818 seconds in Montreal on 7 June, 2013.—ReuteRs Robin van Persie half at his new club Gal- Saturday for next Tues- during the 90-minute after- jean was third quickest for runs, so I think those will The hague, 8 June— atasaray. day’s friendly in Beijing. noon session. Robin van Persie has been “When I was appointed “The coach asked me last Briton Lewis Hamil- Lotus, while his Finnish be the main two rivals. “But appointed as permanent last year I had all the con- Monday,” Van Persie told ton, a three-time winner at teammate Kimi Raikkonen, never forget the Lotus. first captain by Dutch head fidence in Sneijder,” Van Dutch TV channel SBS6. “I the Montreal street circuit, currently second in the They can be a surprise coach Louis van Gaal, in- Gaal told Dutch TV chan- felt very flattered and really was second fastest overall championship standings, in the race by going further stead of Wesley Sneijder, nel SBS6. “Now I have that wanted to do it. I felt very in his Mercedes, just 0.012 was 11th. than everyone else.” Brit- Van Gaal told Dutch me- in Van Persie. Sneijder has honored. Yes, it is intended behind Alonso’s Ferrari. Australia’s Mark Web- ain’s Paul Di Resta was the dia after the friendly match not been fit for a whole year. that I stay captain.”—Xinhua Frenchman Romain Gros- ber was fourth for Red Bull surprise leader for Force while his teammate, triple India after the morning ses- Nadal inexhaustible, Ferrer ruins French party world champion Sebastian sion, which began in light Paris, 8 June—Deep Tsonga whose hopes of Vettel, could only manage rain with puddles of water down below the dusty red becoming the first French seventh best and was ex- still on the track. clay of Chatrier Court at player to reach the men’s pecting a close race. But he tumbled down Roland Garros lies a rich singles final here since 1988 “It felt pretty good. It’s the timesheets to 13th place seam of mettle and inspira- ended dismally in a 6-1, 7-6, always difficult to know in the afternoon session, tion that only Rafa Nadal 6-2 defeat by Nadal’s com- what other people are doing, when he had an electrical seems able to bore into in patriot David Ferrer. but all in all it was a good problem and all the cars times of trouble. More often Tsonga’s trouncing of run,” Vettel told reporters. went much quicker after than not during his seven ti- Roger Federer in the quar- “Mercedes was very quick, the track had dried and they tle runs at the French Open ter-finals had fuelled French Ferrari looked very compet- switched to softer tires. the insatiable Spaniard has hopes but 31-year-old itive in both long and short Reuters not required it. fourth seed Ferrer ground On Friday, however, them into the dirt with a Ex-coach Haney sees Woods he almost exhausted it ruthless display to reach his completely before beating first grand slam final after ending majors drought at world number one Novak five semi-final defeats. Fer- Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Novak US Open Djokovic 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, rer has not lost a set on his Djokovic of Serbia in their men’s singles semi-final 6-7(3), 9-7 in a semi-final way to becoming the oldest match during the French Open tennis tournament at New York, 8 June— in the US Open?" Haney epic lasting four hours and man to reach the French fi- the Roland Garros stadium in Paris on 7 June, 2013. Swing coach Hank Haney, told Reuters in a telephone 37 minutes. There was nal since Andre Gomez in ReuteRs whose working relationship interview on Friday from none of that precious raw 1990, but faces a gargantu- becoming the first man to Nadal, who lost a near- with Tiger Woods ended Manhattan where he was material left for Jo-Wilfried an task trying to stop Nadal win a single grand slam title six-hour Australian Open abruptly after the golfer's giving a clinic at a new eight times. final against Djokovic in fall from grace, said his for- Golfsmith store.Woods Only once has Nadal 2012, said. “Sometimes mer employer looks ready won six majors in his six been beaten at Roland Gar- I can play and I have the to resume his climb up the years of collaboration with ros in nine years and he impression I have no lim- majors list at next week's Haney, but has not won proved again on Friday that its. This is really important US Open.Woods has not one since notching his 14th it will take a super-human for me.” If he beats Ferrer, won a major in five years, major by winning the 2008 effort to prise his hands off over whom he holds a 19-4 but the American is back US Open. It has been a long the Musketeers’ Cup Trail- record, Nadal will become ing for much of a compel- the most prolific male ling, almost primal, fifth set, player at Roland Garros defeat was looming but Na- with 59 match wins, one dal dug deeper and deeper more than Guillermo Vi- to pull away from the brink las and Roger Federer. All David Ferrer (L) of Spain shakes hands with the chair and claw his way to victory. this four months after tak- umpire as Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France walks off, “I learned during all ing his first tentative steps after their men’s singles semi-final match during the my career to enjoy suf- back on tour after seven French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros fering, and these kind of months off with a knee in- stadium in Paris on 7 June, 2013.—ReuteRs matches are very special,” jury.—Reuters Choi grabs one-stroke lead at LPGA Championship New York, 8 June— American Morgan Pressel putts,” Pressel said mitted to my line and just South Korean Chella Choi at the year’s second major. about her rous- saw the ball rolling where I used a blistering front nine “I hit a really good ing finish. “I wanted it to and made four Tiger Woods (L) of the US walks off the driving range to shoot a five-under-par 67 driver today,” said 22-year- just com- really good putts on the last with his swing coach Hank Haney (R) before his for a one-stroke lead after old Choi, whose father cad- four holes. practice round for the 2010 Masters golf tournament at Friday’s first round of the dies for her. “I hit 14 fair- “Out here, putting is the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, rain-delayed LPGA Cham- ways. So I’m really happy. what wins major champi- on 5 April, 2010. —ReuteRs pionship at Locust Hill out- My goal is just keep in the onships.”—Reuters in top form and putting bet- road back for Woods, who side Rochester, New York. fairway.” British Women’s ter than ever, according to was sidelined immediately Choi, seeking her maiden Open champion Shin post- Chella Choi of South Haney, who broke with him after his 2008 triumph for LPGA Tour win, had five ed four birdies, three on the Korea watches her shot after the 2009 revelations knee surgery and then side- birdies on her outward half back nine, in a bogey-free on the 15th hole during of a slew of extramarital af- tracked by his personal cri- and offset a birdie at the round while Pressel fin- round one of the LPGA fairs shattered the golfer's sis and a swing change he 10th with a bogey at 13 ished with four consecutive Golf Championship in image. underwent with new coach for a one-shot edge over birdies to register her 68. Pittsford, New York on "How can you pick Sean Foley. compatriot Shin Ji-yai and “I just saw the line on the 7 June, 2013.—ReuteRs anybody but Tiger Woods Reuters New Light of Myanmar Sunday, 9 June, 2013 15 GENERAL Evans strikes in injury time as US wins MYANMAR Myanmar TV in Jamaica INTERNATIONAL (9-6-2013, Sunday) New York, 8 June — (9-6-13 09:30 am ~ Brad Evans grabbed an inju- 6:00 am 15. Singing In Different 10-6-13 09:30 am) MST ry time winner for the Unit- 1. Paritta By Venerable Versions ed States as it beat Jamaica * While I visited around Mingun Sayadaw 2:50 pm 2-1 in their World Cup qual- 6:25 am 16. Instrumental Music Taunggyi ifier in Kingston on Friday. 2. To Be Healthy 3:00 pm Jermain Beckford’s 89th * News Exercise 17. News minute header looked to * IThuta Swesone 6:30 am 3:15 pm have earned Jamaica a point 3. Documentary 18. Teleplay(Health) after the United States had Literary Award led through a Jozy Altidore 7:00 am 3:50 pm * The Loom.... Patterns goal on the half hour. But 4. News/ Weather 19. Special Charity Match Michael Bradley slipped the of Wavy Floral Report with Manchester 7:20 am United Legends ball inside the area to Ev- * News ans who, with a surprising 5. Teleplay Myanmar National amount of space, drove past * Yes Boss 8:00 am Team VS MNL Clint Dempsey (R) and Jermaine Jones of the US try to Jamaican keeper Donovan 6. News/ International Foreigner Team block Jamaica’s Rodolph Austin (L) in their 2014 World * News Ricketts to seal the win. News 5:45 pm The victory moves the Cup qualifying soccer match in Kingston on 7 June, * Marketable Goods 2013.—ReuteRs 8:25 am 20. Perfomence With United States to seven points (Straw Painting) 7. Amazing world Song from four games as they bid for offside, rose to power in unmarked to head home 9:40 am 6:00 pm to earn one of three automat- a superb cross from winger from an Austin cross. How- * News 8. Science & 21. News/ Weather ic qualification spots from Graham Zusi. ever, there was more drama * yatana Thinga the six-team CONCACAF Nine minutes later Ja- to come and three minutes Environment Report final qualifying group. maica almost drew level later the United States re- City & Shwe Bon 10:00 am 6:20 pm Juergen Klinsmann’s when Rodolph Austin burst stored their advantage to get Yatanamingalar Palace 9. News 22. Cartoon Series team went close to an opener through on to a Ryan John- their first away win in quali- 10:15 am 6:50 pm * News in the second minute when son pass but his low shot fying. The United States 10. TV Drama Series 23. TV Drama Series Bradley struck the post with struck the post. host Panama in Seattle on * Ngapali, Unique Spot 11:10 am 7:00 pm a drive from 20 yards out. The United States Tuesday and finish their trio To Relax 11. Gitadahale Phintbaohn 23. News The United States took the looked in charge but with a of June qualifiers against 12:00 am 7:15 pm * Youth & Languge lead when Altidore, who minute of normal time re- Honduras in Salt Lake on 18 12. News/ International 24. TV Drama Series had an early effort ruled out maining Beckford was left June.—Reuters (OBF English News/ Weather 8:00 pm HK’s foreign currency reserve assets drop Language Centre) Report 25. News/ International 12:25 pm News/ Weather HoNg koNg, 8 June— forward contracts, the for- rency reserve assets of 305.7 * News 13. Round Up of The Report Hong Kong’s foreign eign currency reserve as- billion US dollars represent * “Taste of Myanmar ” Week’s International 9:00 pm currency reserve assets sets at the end of May stood more than seven times the amounted to 305.7 billion at 305.7 billion US dollars, currency in circulation, or Flat Wheat Noodle News 26. News 12:35 pm 27. Tamyetmar US dollars at the end of while the figure was 307 bil- about 52 percent of Hong * Myanmar Movies May, compared with 306.5 lion US dollars at the end of Kong dollar M3, the state- 14. Myanmar Video Takwetsar billion US dollars at the end April, according to a state- ment said.—Xinhua “Nothing Vs. Love” 2:30 pm 28. New Melody of April, the city’s Monetary ment posted on the author- Authority said on Friday. ity’s website. Jackie Chan leaves imprints in Hollywood for the second time Including unsettled The total foreign cur- Los ANgeLes, 8 June “The Karate Kid” co-star —Chinese action film star Jaden Smith. Chan, 59, told Jackie Chan on Thursday a crowd gathered for the oc- became the first person to casion that he had always twice leave the imprints of dreamed of having his prints his hands and feet in cement in cement at the theater. at Hollywood’s famed Chi- “My first time in the nese Theatre. Chan, who has Chinese Theatre, I walked starred in some 150 films in on the red carpet ... and I see a career spanning more than that there are so many stars 40 years, first left imprints in doing the interviews. And the forecourt of the theater at that time I had nothing to in 1997, adding to the col- do, standing there looking lection that features screen Actor Jackie Chan poses during a hand and footprint around,” he said. “During legends from Clark Gable to ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, all those years I dreamed. Marilyn Monroe. California, on 6 June, 2013.—ReuteRs Slowly, slowly, I got there,” But over the years, as Representatives at the newly not stolen from the fore- the actor said. Chan has be- ownership of the theater named TCL Chinese Thea- court. come one of China’s big- changed hands, the cement tre confirmed that Chan was On Thursday Chan left gest film stars, crossing into slab featuring Chan’s prints the first two-time inductee. imprints of his hands, feet Hollywood movies with his was lost. Slabs are changed They said they did not know and nose in cement, accom- Kung Fu fighting skills and often to make room for new when the prints vanished but panied by his “Rush Hour” ability to do his own action Local residents make Zongzi, some kind of traditional entries in the collection. were sure that the slab was co-star Chris Tucker and stunts.—Reuters Chinese rice-pudding, at Guizhou Township in Zigui County, cental China’s Hubei Province, on 7 June, Three killed in C China torrential rain 2013. People in Zigui, the hometown of Qu Yuan, CHANgsHA, 8 June— Heavy rain began to and drought relief head- official. prepare to celebrate the upcoming Dragon Boat Torrential downpours in affect Hunan on Thursday quarters said. The province’s 103 Festival, or Duanwu Festival, which falls on the fifth central China’s Hunan and continued into Saturday The rainstorm has trig- reservoirs have seen the day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, or Province have left three morning, with over 7,390 gered landslides in Cili water level brimming over 12 June this year. The festival is to commemorate the people dead and one miss- residents forced to evacuate County in Zhangjiajie, kill- danger marks and the water death of Qu Yuan, a patriot poet during the Warring ing, affecting 669,000 peo- the worst-hit areas includ- ing three local residents level of Shimen station on States Period (475-221B.C.), who committed suicide by ple since Thursday, local ing the cities of Zhangjiajie and forcing the temporary Lishui river recorded a rise flinging himself into the Miluo River after his mother authorities confirmed on and Changde, an official at closure of two provincial of 4.78 meters in one day. kingdom, fell into enemy’s hands.—Xinhua Saturday. the provincial flood control highways, according to the Xinhua R/489 Printed and published by the New Light of Myanmar press in Nay Pyi Taw, the News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information. 1st Waxing of Nayon 1375 ME New Light of Myanmar Sunday, 9 June, 2013 Union Sports Minister calls athletes for Logo design competition for achieving success in every sport event Myanmar young designers yaNgoN, 8 June—The Israeli Embassy in Yangon is organizing a logo design competition for Myanmar young designers to mark 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and friendship Its details will be between the two countries. announced to Myanmar Myanmar young designers directly and also designers are invited to posted in the embassy’s design a logo that explicitly website. The deadline for reveals the special friendship design submission is 15 between the two countries August, 2013. Designs must and the people. The winning be sent by email in pdf logo will be used on official format to the Israeli embassy communication of the Israeli and visit embassy’s Union Minister for Sports U Tint Hsan meets athletes at Nay Pyi Taw Gold Camp.—mna Embassy throughout the website (http:/embassies. Nay Pyi Taw, 8 June— cash assistance to athletes Moreover, former selected by taking host advantages. year of celebrations. Awards gov.ilyangon/page/default/ The government has been and hired local and foreign Myanmar gold medalists Union Minister for will be given to the second aspx). For more details, providing gymnasium, coaches for achieving and those who served in Sports U Tint Hsan urged the and the third runners in the contact economy@yangon. accommodation and food, success in 27th SEA Games the Ministry of Sports also athletes to follow discipline competition that will kick off mfa.gov.il. training-aided materials, to be hosted in Myanmar. contribute their experience and to ensure success in on 1 July, 2013. NLM to the athletes. Retired every sport event. Then, Microsoft moves in Myanmar Director-General U L Aung the officials reported on Serena beats Sharapova to win Din of Sports and Physical fitness progress record of the market Education Department this athletes, game management second French Open title yaNgoN, 8 June— said that the company morning met athletes who system for SEA Games and Microsoft has officially believes technology will be are undergoing training at sports entry and accreditation entered the Myanmar’s IT a vital part of Myanmar’s Nay Pyi Taw Gold Camp and tasks to the Union minister. market, partnering with future growth and that it is called for achieving success MNA Myanmar Information committed to the long haul Technology Pte Ltd. in the country. Total Solution for The world’s largest MIT CEO Dr Tun software maker has Thura Thet says, “I believe Air-conditioning & Mechanical announced its latest business vast IT experiences and expansion at the World solutions of Microsoft would Ventilation System Seminar Economic Forum on East become invaluable things for yaNgoN, 8 June—Total Chi (Thailand) exhibiting Asia hosted for the first time Myanmar’s IT world.” Solution for Air-conditioning their latest products and by Myanmar. Microsoft has over & Mechanical Ventilation technologies. Paris, 8 June—World professional in 1968 to The American 28,000 partners across Asia- System Seminar, organized Thai, Singaporean, number one Serena Williams lift the Suzanne Lenglen multinational software Pacific Region. According by Constructive Engineers Japanese and Chinese clinched her second French Cup after overpowering corporation said it would to IDC report, the software Ltd, the sole agent of Carrier/ businessmen, constructors, Open title when she beat the second seed on Court also help improve the giant obtains $ 125 billion Toshiba brands in Myanmar, consultants and heating defending champion Maria Philippe Chatrier. economic performance of in revenue from those took place at Parkroyal ventilation & air- Sharapova of Russia 6-4, Williams, who now Myanmar in cooperation with companies. The report Hotel on Alanpya Pagoda conditioning (HVAC) 6-4 in the final on Saturday. has 16 grand slam titles to government departments and suggests that every time Road here this morning, technicians attended the The 31-year-old her name, recovered from local businessmen. Microsoft makes a dollar in with Carrier (USA), Toshiba seminar, discussing new American, who won her a slow start to take the Microsoft South-East income, its partners can earn (Japan), Honeywell (USA), production technologies of first Roland Garros title in opening set after breaking Asia General Manager Mr at least ten dollars. Grundfos (Denmark), Carrier (USA). 2002, became the oldest three times. Jamie Harper in a statement Sagawah Kruger (Spain) and Lion MNA player since tennis turned Reuters

Yadana Theinga Bridge on Ayeyawady River to be Byline: Tin Maung completed soon (Mandalay Sub-printing House)

Works on the Kyaw, Mandalay Region decking slab and walk Thit Thit Aung, Senior when the earthquake hit bridge which is expected earthquake-hit bridge Transport Minister U ways slab on the bridge. Engineer of the project, the bridge. to be commissioned into on the Ayeyawady River Kyaw Hsan and MPs During the visit, the Chief and engineers reported on The special project service soon. will be completed soon, in Singu Township Minister called for work- works on finishing touches group -3 of Public Works Myanma Alinn: according to Public visited the worksite on site safety and timely and progress of works. led by Superintending 8-6-2013 Works. 2 June where engineers completion of the works. Some iron beams of Engineer U Kyaw Lynn Trs: AMS Yadana Theinga and workers are paving During their visit, Daw the bridge fell into the river continued to construct the ***** Bridge spanning the Ayeyawady River near Singu was damaged by the earthquake last year while it was under construction by the Special Project Group 3 of Public Works. Chief Minister of Mandalay Region U Ye Myint, Deputy Speaker of Mandalay Region Hluttaw U Aung Htay