Hailing Union Peace Conference —21St Century Panglong (Second Session)

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Vol. IV, No. 39, 1st Waxing of Nayon 1379 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Friday, 26 May 2017

Hailing Union Peace Conference —21st Century Panglong (Second Session)

State Counsellor to meet northern armed groups

their political stance, according Guo An. “Still, we have not yet de- 4th Pangkham Conference, which session of the Union Peace Con- to Zhao Guo An. the United Wa cided what we will discuss when was held in Pangkham in Febru- ference-21st Century Panglong Seven ethnic armed groups will State Army’s (UWSA) external we meet Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.” ary 2017, and is described as 70 as a “smooth and good” confer- meet with State Counsellor Daw relations officer. The book is a compilation per cent similar to the Nation- ence, expressing his commitment Aung San Suu Kyi today and will “We will meet the State of agreements reached by the wide Ceasefire Agreement. to peace in Myanmar. present to her a book outlining Counselor on Friday,” said Zhao northern armed groups at the He also described the second See page-6

n ational Vice President receives Chinese Special Envoy for Asian affairs page-3

local business MIC gives nod to Puma for retail petrol sales page-5

Participants discuss the social sector of the Union Peace Conference—21st Century Panglong (Second Session). Photo: MNA national SG Min Aung Hlaing receives German Parliamentary State Day two of Union Peace Conference achieves Secretary and departing Ambassador of Pakistan agreement for most points in five sectors page-10

pers in five sectors and reached economic, social, land and en- and political parties, according agreement for the majority of the vironment sectors, reached by to the Union Peace Dialogue national The Union Peace Conference— points in the five sectors. representatives of the govern- Joint Committee (UPDJC) Sec- Admissions for new 21st Century Panglong (second Agreed upon were 41 points ment, Hluttaw, the Tatmadaw, retariat. school year begins session) discussed position pa- of facts related to the political, ethnic armed organisations See page-7 page-6 26 may 2017 2 parliament The Global New Light Of Myanmar

Pyithu Hluttaw Fourth day of the fifth session of second Pyithu Hluttaw

H lUTTAW agreed to accept price in the region and labor cost. constituency asked of any plan and discuss a motion urging the As prices fluctuate from year to to increase the government em- union government to properly year, some differences can exist. ployees’ salary in order to ease plan and implement a project to To prevent the allowed their economic hardships, the gradually reduce unemployment budget being more than the ac- Deputy Minister said currently in the country. tual cost in implementing pro- there is no plan to do so as this The motion was tabled at jects, guide and control is made should be considered only after the Pyithu Hluttaw meeting yes- by determining the expenditure attempting to develop the coun- terday by U Khin Cho of Hlaing- boundary before preparing the try’s economy from all side. But bwe constituency. The motion budget, checks conducted in while doing it, there are plans mentioned that more than 22.87 stages and rechecked in hlut- to increase the rates that are million out of 32.98 million of the taw, readjust the estimate and inconsistent with the present population in the age bracket of transfer or return of the excess condition, review the possibility 15 to 64 years is working which fund. Relevant department and of using overtime and bonus sys- means only 66 per cent were organization conduct ground tem and arranging to purchase employed while 34 were unem- survey and issue forms and homes with installment systems. ployed. Many were self-employed Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U Win Myint. Photo: MNA drawings before conducting the U Khin Maung Win of Lan- rather than earning salaries and works. During the actual imple- madaw constituency questioned thus if conditions are made to al cost in implementing projects FY were seen to be more than mentation period, relevant deon particulars of telecommunica- provide trainings on practical with national budget, checking the previous years. In the past partment and organization send tion sector from 2011-2012 FY and trades skills, unemployment can the quality of the project and is- FYs, the norm for a mile of 12 ft. quality control teams responsible Deputy Minister said from 2011- be gradually reduced. sue B/Q forms for calculation. wide, 7 in. thick road is about Ks personnel periodically to ensure 2012 FY to 2016-2017 FY Myanma Hluttaw made an announce- She said there wastage of coun- 88 million but for 2017-2018 FY, consistency to the design, quality Post and Telecom, Telenor Myan- ment for Hluttaw representatives try’s finance in construction the requested amount were seen is up to set standard. Therefore, mar Ltd and Ooredoo Myanmar who want to discuss the motion works where the quality is not to be up to Ks 211 million. he answered that quality assur- Ltd sold 87,377,360 mobile SIM to submit their names. in consistent to the cost. Repair In responding to the ques- ance forms B/Q were issued cards and 1,632,187 units of mo- Daw Cho Cho of Ottwin con- works were seen to be conducted tion, Deputy Minister for Plan- under departmental program bile hand sets were imported on stituency raised the question of on bridges constructed in Ottwin ning and Finance U Maung to the department’s quality con- which custom duty of Ks 1700.573 whether there is any plan to con- Township that deteriorated be- Maung Win said budget estimate trol teams and Union Auditor million and commercial tax of Ks. trol and guide cases of allowed fore the guaranteed period. Sub- for a new FY is based on last FY’s General’s office. 1,747 million was collected. budget being more than the actu- mitted work values for 2017-2018 material tender rates, market U Maung Myint of Mingin see page-9

Amyotha Hluttaw Amyotha: Low interest loans, antimalarial drugs

Union Minister for Industry U the Ministry of Planning and Global Fund 3 Disease Project Khin Maung Cho says their min- Finance with the Ministry of provides antimalarial drugs istry is working with banks to Industry giving assisting where for free and the Ministry of reduce interest rates for loans necessary. Health and Sports distributes for small and medium-sized en- Next, Dr. Kyaw Than Htun Pandomar antimalarial drugs terprises (SMEs) in Chin State, (Kantong) of Mandalay Re- in packets of 24 for only Ks300 during the 4th day of the second gion constituency (3) raised under the National Malaria Amyotha Hluttaw 5th regular the question on whether the Control Program. Pandomar meeting held yesterday. Myanmar Pharmaceutical Fac- is produced with cooperation The minister made his re- tory (MPF) had plans to plant from AA pharmacy and other marks in response to a question artemisia plants for use in med- donor organisations. raised by Hluttaw representa- icine to combat malaria. Union Since antimalarial drugs tive Daw Khin Swe Lwin from Minister U Khin Maung Cho from BPI cost Ks167 per pill Chin State constituency (9), replied that the MPF (former- and a Pandomar pill costs only asking whether international ly known as BPI-Burma Phar- Ks13, BPI stopped production loans with low interest rates Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker arrives at the 4th day of the second Amyotha maceutical Industry) is able to of piperamisinin tablets on 24 will be used to help SMEs in Hluttaw 5th regular meeting in Nay Pyi Taw. Photo: MNA produce 6,300 tablets and 700 August 2011, unable to compete Chin State. packets of piperamisinin from with the low price. To provide loans to SMEs in (CB), and Myanma Apex Bank planters. one ton of artemisia. The cost Next, Deputy Minister for Chin State, a loan of ¥5 billion so that 186 business owners in Union Minster U Khin for production from one ton of Education U Win Maw Tun an- (approx. Ks50 billion) was re- ten states and regions can take Maung Cho said there are cur- artemisia is Ks 2,892,400 and Ks swered questions concerning ceived from Japan Internation- out loans. rently no petitions submitted for 4,132 for the production of one the education sector raised by al Cooperation Agency (JICA) Discussions are being acquiring international loans packet of the medicine. Because Hluttaw representative from in 2015. Since 2016, an amount made with the Board of Direc- with low interest specifically antimalarial drugs containing Chin, Bago, and Kayah constit- of Ks 41.558 billion from that tors from each bank to provide for SMEs in Chin State, but if artemisia imported from China uencies. international loan has been dis- the remaining Ks 8.441 billion anyone wishes to petition, it can cost only Ks 1,500 per packet, Afterwards, two Hluttaw tributed to KBZ bank, Myanmar as loans to industrial workers be submitted by the State gov- the Ministry of Industry also representatives discussed the Citizens Bank, Small and Me- in Chin State such as Chin tra- ernment to the Union govern- sells the packets to the Ministry draft bill amending the Conser- dium Industrial Development ditional rattan weavers, ginger ment, to the Central Committee of Health and Sports at Ks 1,500 vation of Water Resources and Bank (SMIDB), Ayeyawady planters, yam planters, avoca- for Development of Small and at a huge financial loss. Rivers Law.—Myanmar News Bank (AYA), Co-operative Bank do planters, and coffee bean Medium Enterprises, and to The Switzerland-based Agency 26 may 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar national 3 U Kyaw Tin attends 16th round of Myanmar- India Foreign Office Consultations

Minister of State for Foreign Ministry of Labour, Immigra- consular affairs. Affairs U Kyaw Tin and Foreign tion and Population, the Minis- As regards boundary is- Secretary of the Republic of try of Commerce, the Ministry sues, both sides agreed to India H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar of Planning and Finance, the mutually respect already- de- attended the 16th round of Ministry of Construction, and marcated boundary between Myanmar- India Foreign Of- the Indian Delegation led by the two countries; to conduct fice Consultations held at the H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar, Foreign joint inspections for resolving Ayeyarwaddy Meeting Hall of Secretary of India were pres- outstanding boundary issues; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ent. erecting subsidiary pillars; to Nay Pyi Taw, at 11:15 hours on At the consultations, both raise public awareness about 25th May 2017. sides cordially discussed a wide the demarcated boundary Together with the Minister range of issues on bilateral re- among the local populace of the of State for Foreign Affairs, rep- lations and multi-faceted co- border areas, and to commence resentatives from the Ministry operation, including exchange demarcation of disputed border of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of goodwill visits, security and areas as early as possible. of Home Affairs, the Ministry of border management, enhanc- Afterwards, Minister of Defence, the Ministry of Agri- ing connectivity, boundary is- State for Foreign Affairs host- culture, Livestock and Irriga- sues, ongoing projects between ed a luncheon in honour of tion, the Ministry of Natural the two countries, promotion the Indian delegation led by Resources and Environmental of trade and investment, coop- the Foreign Secretary at Park Conservation, the Ministry of eration in various sectors in- Royal Hotel, Nay Pyi Taw. Electric Power and Energy, the cluding tourism, cultural and —Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Vice President U Myint Swe shakes hands with Special Envoy Mr. Sun Guoxiang in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Photo: MNA Vice President U Myint Swe receives Chinese Special Envoy for Asian affairs

Vice President U Myint Swe State and peace process in received the Special Envoy for Union of Myanmar were dis- Asian Affairs of the Ministry of cussed. Foreign Affairs of China, H.E. Present at the meeting Mr. Sun Guoxiang at the Cre- were U Min Thu, Deputy dentials Hall of the Presiden- Minister from the Office of the tial Palace yesterday morning President and officials and the in Nay Pyi Taw. Chinese Ambassador to Myan- At the meeting stability mar Mr. Hong Liang who ac- The 16th round of Myanmar-India Foreign Office Consultations met yesterday in Nay Pyi Taw to discuss on and development matters in companied the Special Envoy various topics on bilateral relations and multi-faceted cooperation. Photo: MNA Maungtaw region, Rakhine .—Myanmar News Agecny

Duties of Information Ministry explained to Hluttaw

Union Minister for Informa- opment Committee, committee answered and explained by tion Dr. Pe Myint explained the members, and department of- sector on questions asked by duties and responsibilities of ficials. the Pyithu Hluttaw committee the departments under the After the committee chair- members in attendance. ministry to the Pyithu Hlut- man’s welcoming speech, Pyithu Hluttaw committee taw Health and Sports Devel- Union Minister Dr. Pe Myint members in attendance then opment Committee yesterday explained in detail about the asked questions, to which re- afternoon at a meeting in Hlut- duties and responsibilities of sponsible officials answered taw Affairs Committee Build- the departments in his minis- and explained by sector. ing 13 in Nay Pyi Taw. try, the works done for media Next, the Union Minister The meeting was attend- sector development and efforts gave a closing address and the ed by Dr. San Shwe Win, the to provide precise and accurate committee chairman spoke Chairman of the Pyithu Hlut- news to the people. words of thanks.—Myanmar Union Minister Dr. Pe Myint explaining the role of the Ministry of taw Health and Sports Devel- Responsible officials then News Agecny Information to the attendents. Photo: MNA 26 may 2017 4 local news The Global New Light Of Myanmar

www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Lake full of lotus flowers in Meiktila

Acting Chief Editor Aye Min Soe attract flocks of visitors [email protected] [email protected] THE number of people visit- a fish catcher from Kalamagyun Expatriate Consultant Editor ing lake currently full of lotus Village in the western part of Mark Angeles markrangeles@gmail .com plants situated in the western the lake. part of Wunzin Ward in Meikti- He said that there have Senior consultant la Town, Mandalay Region has been only a small quantity of Kyaw Myaing increased, with local fishermen lotus flowers on the lake in past Senior Translators generating more income as visi- few years. But presently the Khin Maung Oo tors take sightseeing boat tours. lake is full of white lotus flow- [email protected] Several groups of day Khin Maung Win (Chief Proof Reader) ers and has become a popular Zaw Min trippers including university destination, attracting mostly Min Zaw Oo students in downtown Meikti- domestic visitors from the rela have been visiting the lake, gion and nearby areas. International News Editor Ye Htut Tin which is one of the more ro- The lake is also being used [email protected] mantic destinations for couples, as the natural setting to photo- residents say. graph both male and female Local News Editors Tun Tun Naing (Editor) “The price for those wish- models as well as couples wish- [email protected] ing to take a sightseeing boat ing to take pre-wedding photo- A man rows a boat in Meiktila Lake which has full of lotus flowers in the Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor) tour is Ks1,000 per head,” said graphs.—Chan Tha (Meiktila) Wunzin Ward in Meiktila, Mandalay. Photo. Chan Tha (Meiktila) [email protected]

Translators Khaing Thanda Lwin, [email protected] Hay Mar Tin Win, [email protected] Yangon Gov’t plans to distribute water Ei Myat Mon Zaw Htet Oo Kyaw Zin Lin Sandar Soe to reduce using underground water Kyaw Zin Tun

Reporter The Yangon regional govern- electricity and water in homes accordance with the expected now 98 per cent complete. The Tun Aung Kyaw, ment will distribute water to in Yangon region. Yangon population in 2040 with La Gwn Pyin distribution water [email protected] reduce the use of underground Currently, the government the assistance of Japan Inter- project is still under construc-

Photographer water in the Yangon region, said distributes 205 million gallons of national Cooperation Agency tion and expected to be com- Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar U Maung Maung Soe, the mayor water a day via Hlawgar, Pho- (JICA). pleted in 2020. Upon completion of Yangon city. ogyi, Joephyu, Nga Moe Yeik The La Gwn Pyin distri- of the project, the YCDC will Computer Team Tun Zaw (Chief of Computer Team), U Maung Maung Soe made dam to 60 per cent of the pop- bution water project was im- distribute 10 million gallons of Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, the remark in response to a ulation in the Yangon region. plemented in 2013 by YCDC, water to the Thilawa Special Ye Naing Soe, Nyi Zaw Moe, question posed by U Hla Htay, Yangon City Development JICA and other departmental Economic Zone and 30 million Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin Regional Hluttaw represent- Committee (YCDC) is upgrad- concerns with an aim of able gallons of water to Thaketa, ative of Mingalartaungnyunt ing the rivers and creeks to to distribute 40 million gallons Dawbon, Dagon Myothit town- Editorial Section township constituency (2) about distribute sufficient water in of water a day. The project is ships a day. —The Mirror (+95) (01)8604529, Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305

Circulation & Distribution San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, Hotline - 09 974424114 Multi-purpose stadium to emerge in Mandalay Advertising & marketing ( +95) (01) 8604530, Hotline - 09 974424848 A MULTIPURPOSE stadium Sports Stadium located at the tioning system is able to hold up struction are allocated by the [email protected] constructed in Mandalay City corner of Ngushwewah Road to 2,500 people. A public clinic, Union government. Upon com- [email protected] is 90 per cent complete and is and 68th Road, for the purpose of meeting room, VIP lounge, re- pletion of the project, the new expected to be finalised by the holding multiple types of sports laxation rooms for athletes and sports facility will officially open Printed and published at the Global New end of this month, project lead- events, including volleyball, bas- coaches, a media room, admin- by holding an international tour- Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at ers said. ketball, table tennis and other istrative office and room for food nament, said U Myo Myint Aung, No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan The 253-ft long, 194-ft wide indoor sports, on an interna- preparation will be included in principal of Mandalay Region Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. and 57-ft high stadium has been tional scale. The new sports the stadium. Sports and Physical Education 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. built within the Mandalathiri structure with a good air-condi- The overall costs of con- Institute.—Aye Mya [email protected] www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com www.facebook.com/ globalnewlightofmyanmar Tender to be invited for waste-to-energy project

Write for us THE Yangon City Development dumping sites in Hlinethaya and started operation since last climate change.

We appreciate your feedback and Committee will invite tenders Dagon Myothit (North) town- month, supplying electricity to About 1,700 tonnes of waste contributions. If you have any comments for the new waste-to-energy ships, according to the pollution the national grid for local con- are collected daily in Yangon. or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email project in June and July, said control department. sumption. The main purpose of The YCDC collects garbage [email protected] a spokesperson of the YCDC’s Private companies have establishing such a project is from every township and dis- with your name and title. Due to limitation of space we are only Pollution Control and Cleansing been invited to take part in the to reduce methane and carbon poses them to designated able to publish “Letter to the Editor” Department. tender process. dioxide emissions to a certain dumping sites in Shwepyitha, that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words The new scheme targets The first-ever waste-to-en- degree as both gases badly Hlawga in Mingaladon, Dagon please be aware that your letter will be to produce electricity from gar- ergy plant near Hlawga Nation- damage the natural environ- Seikkan and Dala townships edited. bage in the two biggest waste al Park in Shwepyitha Township ment and are the root cause of every day.—200 26 may 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar business 5 Prices of re-exported sugar declining

THE price of re-exported sugar has been on the decline and the business is in danger of suspen- sion due to weak Chinese demand, according to local traders. Since the beginning of April, the export volume has plummet- ed to 80 per cent from 60 per cent, causing a headache for some traders, said U Sai Kyaw, a local exporter, who estimates that the re-export business is likely to halt if China continues to decrease its demand. For the time being, the country sends about 20,000 bags of sugar to the Chinese market on a daily basis. In the past, China imported about 80,000 bags of sugar a day, paying Ks46,000 per bag of sugar. The prices have recently Security guards stand near a tanker carrying aviation fuel during the opening ceremony of Puma Energy fuel storage facility at Myanmar decreased to Ks40,000 a bag. International Terminal Thilawa outside Yangon on 6 May. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun Sugar is one of the re-exported items from Myanmar, which officially imports a good quality MIC gives a nod to Puma for petrol sales sweet product from Thailand as well as India across the land border and by ship. The imported Puma is given a green light by opened its US $92 million petro- Currently, Myanmar’s fuel vestors are showing interest sugar goes mainly to China, the Myanmar Investment Com- leum product storage facility at oil market is held by Myanmar on Myanmar’s fuel oil industry, largest neighbour of Myanmar. mission (MIC) as the very first the Thilawa Port. citizens. The prices offered by enquiring about this at MIC, it The country normally im- company permitted to retail With a fuel storage capaci- local petrol stations remained is learnt. ports sugar via two routes — petroleum in the country, ac- ty of 91,000m³, the Thilawa ter- on the rise despite the drop in The prevailing price of the Kawthoung-Yangon-Man- cording to a recent meeting held minal is the largest and most international fuel oil market. fuel oil rises a bit with a high dalay-Muse route and the at Directorate of Investment modern refined products import The Planning and Finance of about 7 dollar per barrel in Tamu-Monywa-Mandalay-Muse and Company Administration terminal in Myanmar. Its stor- Ministry will allow the foreign international petroleum price. route. (DICA). age facilities cater for a range of investors to put investments in The petroleum prices per liter Most of the sugar produced Puma Energy Asia Sun petroleum products, including local fuel oil market in order to are Ks700 for diesel, Ks720 for in the country has only local mar- (PEAS) is majority owned by commercial fuels (Mogas 95 and have better quality, service and premium diesel, Ks710 for Oc- ket interest, but local manufactur- Singapore-based oil Company 92, low sulphur Diesel), HFO reasonable price for the local tane 92 and Ks750 for Octane 95 ers are putting forth continuous Puma Energy while its 20 per (heavy fuel oil typically used consumers, said U Kyaw Win in the retail market, according efforts to produce export-quality cent shares were held by lo- for power generation), bitumen on 18th March. to local petroleum market. —Ko sugar.—200 cal firm Asia Sum. The PEAS and jet fuel. Recently, the foreign in- Htet Local pea price slumped due to low demand of India

A halt of pea purchase from India against that of last week. exported to China, Viet Nam and resulted in decline in local pea India merchants increased European Union countries. price, said pea exporters. the demand in April on account A total of 18 varieties of peas With India merchants scal- of the news of late season in In- are planted in the country. Mung ing down the pea demand, the dia. However, the news of rainy beans, green grams, pigeon peas prices of mung bean and pigeon season to start regularly comes and chick peas are mostly cul- peas are unstable in the market. out lately. tivated. The price of mung bean on Some India merchants halt- The peas are mostly culti- 23rd May is around Ks940,000 ed a purchase and so, the local vated in Sagaing and Magway a tonne whereas mung bean pea prices declined. regions. fetched Ks1,002,000 per tonne Seventy per cent of various A total of 1.43million tonnes in the last week. peas export constitutes the de- of various peas were exported Similarly, the price of pigeon mand from India. Therefore, the in the Fiscal Year 2016-2017, ac- peas is about Ks640,000 a tonne price is positively related to its cording to the Commerce Min- Farmers harvest pea on a farm at a village near Nay Pyi Taw. Pea price which is a decrease of Ks40,000 demand. The green grams are istry.—Ko Khant slumped due to halt of pea purchase from India. Photo: Aye Min Soe 26 may 2017 6 national The Global New Light Of Myanmar

State Counsellor to meet …

From Page-1 Myo Win to journalists following the The seven groups are the Unit- meetings, describing the meetings ed Wa State Party/Army (UWSP/ as positive. UWSA), the National Democratic State Counsellor Daw Aung Alliance Army (NDAA), the Kachin San Suu Kyi will host a luncheon Independence Organization/Kachin to the chairman of the United Na- Independence Army (KIO/KIA), tionalities Federal Council U N’ the Shan State Army/Progressive Ban La and his wife today before Party (SSPP/SSA), the Ta-ang Na- meeting the seven ethnic armed tional Liberation Army (TNLA), groups. She will meet the KIA, the Myanmar National Democratic UWSA, SSPP and NDAA first, and Students together with their Alliance Army (MNDAA) and the then the TNLA, AA and MNDAA in parents enrolling at a school in Thaketa. Photo: Phoe Arakan Army (AA). a separate meeting, according to Khwar Dr Tin Myo Win, Chairman of spokesperson U Zaw Htay. the Peace Commission, Vice-Chair- “The meeting between the man U Thein Zaw and the leader State Counsellor and the north- of the advisory group of the Peace ern armed groups is ‘social’”, said Admissions for new school year begins Commission U Aung Kyi met with U Zaw Htay, the spokesman of the the seven organisations separately government. Several represent- Officials have begun accepting donations are not required parent. Readers will be offered yesterday. atives of northern ethnic armed school admission nationwide for for entrance fees plus library, for free to all students from “Their ambition for peace are groups accepted invitations to the students of basic education sports and stationery fees. kindergarten to matriculation the same with us. We will bring the Union Peace Conference-21st schools (BESs) for the 2017-2018 “Many students were seen classes. Moreover, school uni- what we discussed at the meetings Century Panglong (Second Ses- academic year, starting yester- wearing school uniforms togeth- forms will also be given without with them to the State Counsellor. sion) as special guests and at- day morning. er with their parents enrolling any charges for students from We sat down and talked face to tended the conference’s opening In making the enrollment at their respective schools in kindergarten to 4th standard. face to build trust,” said Dr Tin ceremony. at the schools, payment and Nay Pyi Taw”, said a student’s —Than Oo (Laymyethna) Nobody can answer the question of how long this peace process will take

At the second day session of peace agreements take time to sense of cooperation and solidarity this country. EU support aims eralism or other constitutional Union Peace Conference—21st negotiate and often years to im- with one another. This has brought at strengthening the capacities arrangements – is the decision Century Panglong held at MICC- plement them, as the stakehold- decades of peace to Europe and I of the institutions and bodies of the democratically elected 2, Nay Pyi Taw, the Myanmar ers navigate through multiple am confident this can be a recipe working towards peace (National government and the people it News Agency Interviewed the EU phases, setbacks and difficulties. for success in Myanmar, too. Reconciliation and Peace Cen- represents. Also, the participants Ambassador to Myanmar through The new Myanmar govern- Q. What kind of assistance tre, UPDJC, JMC, etc). Another that are involved at the Nation- his political advisor Isabell POP- ment has clearly stated that all did the EU provide to Myanmar important component of our fi- al Political Dialogue will have a PELBAUM and the following are efforts to advance democratic peace process and any assistance nancial support goes to commu- unique opportunity to express statements over latest develop- reform and boost economic de- in future? nity-based initiatives and stake- their desires and views on the ment of ongoing peace process velopment will come to naught A. The EU is supporting holders in the areas affected by future political settlement of this carried out in Myanmar. as long as there is no peace. State the peace process and is ready conflict. These projects work to country. This will undoubtedly Q. What your impression Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to continue doing so in two ways: promote the protection of human represent an opportunity for ad- over the peace process and how has immediately made peace the politically and financially. I think rights, improving livelihoods and dressing the conflicts in all ethnic long will it take for Myanmar to top priority of her administration we have shown that we are a fostering reconciliation. areas of Myanmar. achieve eternal peace? What the and this was a crucial signal. The trusted partner in peace and we Q. To what extent the con- Q. Can the State Counsellor main challenges for Myanmar first steps have been made, and have a track record of efficiency flicts in northern Myanmar and deal with the concerns of relevant government in dealing ethnic the second session of the Union and reliability. The EU reiterated Rakhine State pose a threat to ethnic armed groups and what armed groups in its making peace Peace Conference 21st century its strong support for peace in the country and how to effectively kind of approach should be taken and how to overcome those diffi- Panglong is taking place at the Myanmar as a top priority when address those conflicts? in that regard? culties? moment – a positive development. State Counsellor Daw Aung San A. Conflict is a main stum- A. State Counsellor Daw A. The peace process in My- But we have regrettably also seen Suu Kyi recently visited Brussels. bling block for democratic reform Aung San Suu Kyi in her speech anmar is one of the most com- a continuation of armed hostilities We are awaiting to get a clear and sustainable development. As yesterday at the opening session plex peace-building endeavors in in several ethnic states of Myan- signal on what more we could long as hostilities continue, social of the second Panglong Confer- modern world. After decades of mar, as well as complex shifts in do. The European Union has also and economic development stand ence stressed the need for finding conflict and with so many stake- alliances. Progress in the peace been helping the peace process still, and prosperity will not reach an “agreement that is acceptable holders involved, internally and process will only be possible once financially for several years. This the vast majority of people in this to all, based on open, frank and externally, we understand it is these hostilities come to an end. has come with ups and downs and country. It is not for us ‘outsiders’ inclusive dialogue”. She has also very challenging to bring every- Trust will be built through dia- has not always been understood, to present a ready-made solution issued a call for face-to-face di- body to the negotiating table logue, not warfare. There is a lot but today’s situation shows we – we respect Myanmar’s sover- alogue in order to find common and to find sustainable solutions of international support for the did the right thing. A big compo- eignty and the national ownership ground. Equally, General Mutu acceptable to all. However, if peace process on offer, but we can nent of our financial support to of the peace process. However, we Sae Poe who spoke on behalf of non-signatories do not join the only support from the side lines the peace process is currently know from our own experience the ethnic armed groups yester- peace process, the potential of what is ultimately a home-grown being channelled through the that the only way forward are in- day called for trust-building and the country’s political dialogue and domestically driven process. “Joint Peace Fund”, the JPF. clusive negotiations and constant inclusive political dialogue. From process to achieve a lasting solu- The EU fully respects this owner- The Myanmar peace process is efforts to build trust among the the EU’s perspective, the impor- tion and peace accord will remain ship, and certainly does not want costly with people coming from different parties. People need to tance of inclusive dialogue cannot limited. One should always give to interfere in Myanmar’s inter- many different regions. You need see a perspective; they need to be overstated. As the European a chance to dialogue and nego- nal affairs. As the EU has learned to organize meetings, provide believe that they will be able to experience has shown us, it is only tiation. Remaining outside is not from its own experience, lasting technical assistance, training. In take part in decision-making pro- through inclusive discussions a winning strategy. Nobody can peace can only be achieved when total, the European Union has cesses to shape their own future led in good faith and in a spirit of answer the question of how long all parties feel truly part of the currently allocated more than 80 as part of this country. compromise on all sides that can this process will take, but history solution, can have an active role million EUR (120 trillion kyats) How this is can be ensured pave the way to durable peace. has shown that comprehensive in decision-making and develop a in support of peace initiatives in – through decentralization, fed- —Tha Sein 26 May 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar national 7 Day two of Union Peace Conference achieves agreement for most points in five sectors

From Page-1 sector, U Tun Tun Hein presided “Today’s discussion over the over the morning session and Pu- political sector is very positive. All lar Ram Law Mar did the evening participants have committed to session with Saw Daniel, U Zaw signing the Union agreement,” Min Latt, Sai Yi and Brigadier said Dr Salai Hlan Hmon Sar Myint Maung Oo acting as the Khaung, a member of the Sec- members of the presiding board. retariat of UPDJC at the press In the discussion of the land conference following the meeting. and natural environment, basic Positive results also came principles were respectively dis- out from the remaining four sec- cussed regarding emergence of tors, said the representatives at people-orientated land policy the press conference. which will help the sustainable The results will be submitted development for the nation, based to the final-day meeting of the on justice and fairness, lessening Union Peace Conference-21st central control, drawing up land Century Panglong (second ses- policy by taking human rights, sion) on 28th May. international standards, dem- At all the sessions concern- ocratic and federal norms into ing different sectors, opening spe- consideration. ches were made and rules, regu- Representatives discuss matters concering the political sector at the press conference. Photo: MNA Besides six basic principles, lations and disciplines were read matters on ownership, manage- out.Then representatives from ment and arrangements for pro- the governmental group, Hluttaw (formation and power division) regional governments. systematically made plans for a tection accepted at the different group, Tatmadaw group, armed and the proposal on multi-party In addition, division of au- durable solution on the victims levels of discussions including national ethnic group and polit- democracy were debated. thority & power on economy and displaced people who were UPDJC were discussed. ical parties’ group entered into In the discussion concerning among the Union Government, subject to man-made hazards or Likewise, in the discussion discussions. Following that, the the economic sector, the morning Cabinets of Regions & States, natural disasters by abiding by of the security sector, Brigadier tasks of presenting and putting on session was presided over by U Self-administered Regions and international standards without General Sein Tun Hla presided record the combined discussions Tun Naing and the evening ses- regional groups in accord with any discriminations, and matters over the morning session and were performed, after which the sion presided over by Khun Tin the Constitution, and matters on on rehabilitation of victims and Phyartan Khun Okkar presided leading presidents made closing Shwe Oo, with Sai Yi Tip, Mi Kun the implementation after laying displaced people who were sub- over the evening session with Sao speeches. Chan, U Li Paw Ye and Brigadier down long, medium and short- ject to armed conflicts, man-made Baung Khe, Poo Zin Khant Sun, The morning session con- Thet Aung as the members of the term economic projects of the disasters and natural calamities U En Hton Khar Naw Sam and cerning the political sector was presiding board. State with transparency, account- in their origins or other secure U Saw Tun Aung Myint acting as presided over by U Kyaw Tint In the discussion of the eco- ability and responsibility were places, of their own accords. members of the presiding board. Swe, with the evening session nomic sector, various matters discussed. In addition, other matters on In the discussion on the se- presided over by Padoh Saw Kwe were debated regarding effective In the discussion concerning the effective safeguard of basic curity sector, principles on the Htoo Win. Members of the presid- implementation of market econ- the social sector, U Thein Swe rights and privileges of the aged, existence of the only one “Tat- ing board are U Than Khe, Daw omy, banning the emergence of presided over the morning ses- the feeble, women and children madaw,” was also discussed. Cho Cho Kyaw Nyein and Naing monopolised economy, effective sion and Dr Naw Kapaw Htoo did regardless of race, religion and It has been learnt that on Chit Oo. implementation of the acquisition preside the evening session with status, lifting up of their social 26 May, discussions on political, In the discussion of the of equal rights on economic devel- Poo Bwe Lian Mahn, Daw Nan lives and implementing the erad- economic, social, land & natural political sector, the topics of the opment in the Union, Regions & Win Kyi, Daw Zin Mar Aung and ication of narcotic drugs effec- environment and security sec- proposal on sovereignty, propos- States, self-administered regions U Ne Win acting as members of tively assuming that these are tors and discussions between the als on exercising sovereignty, the and fair division of budgets and the presiding board. national problem or political issue government, Hluttaw, Tatmadaw, proposal on equality, the proposal taxes in accord with the Consti- In the discussion of the so- were discussed. armed national ethnic groups and on self-promulgation, the propos- tution among the Union Govern- cial sector, various matters were Similarly, in the discussion political parties will continue to al on the policy of Federal Union ment and Regions, States and respectively discussed regarding of land and natural environment be held. Families of those killed by wild Nearly 250 dengue cases elephants receive compensation recorded in Mon State MON STATE has recorded al- physicians said. The Ministry of Social Welfare, damaged by wild elephants. land were destroyed by wild most 250 confirmed dengue cas- In Myanmar, the disease Relief and Resettlement will pay “Six people have been killed elephants. We do have not ac- es since January, said Dr Nyan used to be more common in the compensation to the families of by wild elephants,” said the re- cess to any assistance from the Hsint, head of the Public Health rainy season, but now DHF trans- those who were killed by wild gional minster. organisation, even though we Department in Mon State. mission occurs throughout the elephants in Ngwesaung town- Every year, at least four peo- have reported the matters to the According to hospital data year, Dr Nyun Hsint said. ship, Patheingyi township, and ple are killed by wild elephants regional administer”, said a local recorded between 1 January The virus has particularly in the Ayeyawady region, said in the region. The number of resident. and 16 May, the cases of den- been prevalent in flood-affected U Kyaw Myint, the Ayeyawady people who were killed by wild Villagers from Hsin Ku gue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) areas that provide ideal breeding regional minister for Develop- elephants have increased this village in Thar Paung township chiefly occurred in Mawlamyine grounds for mosquitoes. Lack ment Affairs. year compared to last year. Sim- have recently been forced to Township, followed by Mudon of sanitation, unhygienic water The regional government ilar cases are found in Bo Kwe move to safe places because wild and Paung townships. The most storage and overcrowding are also plans to give compensation Gyi village in Ayeyawady region. elephants have enter the village affected age group is children mainly blamed for causing the to farmers if their farmland was “About 250 acres of farm- during the past few days.—200 between 5 and 10 years of age, deadly infectious disease.—200 26 may 2017 8 opinion The Global New Light Of Myanmar Myanmar’s participation in the 21st Century maritime silk road

eration. State Counsellor, Daw Aung co-operation for the development of the country, we as well must welcome San Suu Kyi attended the ceremony of ASEAN and Mekong basin, Bangla- our country’s approval of launching the With a view to focusing on connec- the initiative held in PRC, addressing desh-China-India-Myanmar Forum and Economic Silk Road Initiative and 21st tivity of land-based trade and maritime the round-table negotiation of national transportation network of Great Me- Century Maritime Silk Road sponsored commerce among Europe and Asian leaders of the International Cooperation kong’s sub-regional groups. by PRC. As a developing nation, there countries, the People’s Republic of Chi- Forum on Economic Belt and Silk Road. Being a part of the Silk Road, may be difficulties for Myanmar to take na is launching its One Belt One Road The State Counsellor emphasized that Myanmar has potential situations of part in the Great Initiative. Yet, by mak- Initiative after extending the Economic acquisition of better inter-relationship great promise, as if spanning a bridge ing partners with regional countries in Silk Road primarily. In fact, One Belt among regional peoples and emergence that will bring about beneficial results the Asia-Pacific Region, there sure will One Road Initiative is referred to as of a peaceful and stable environment not only for Myanmar but also for South be benefits for Myanmar as well as for the Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st based on mutual understanding and and South-Eastern Asia. The present the countries in the region. We firmly Century Maritime Silk Road. respect have been major principles for negotiations of the State Counsellor believe that as a result of Myanmar’s It is an excellent objective of the the success of economic belt and silk with national leaders at the One Belt ability to negotiate successfully at the in- said initiative to make an effort for the road initiative. One Road Initiative can be said to have ternational forum for cooperation on the emergence of the interest of the peo- Myanmar is a part of both of the broadened the existing access to eco- Corridor and the Silk Road, the success ple across the world by encouraging Asian Expressway and Rail Tracks Webs nomic opportunities with the countries of these negotiations will surely result in global peace and progress, exchanging as the regional corridor of the Silk Road. from this Silk Road. commercial investments among nations different cultures so as to bring about In the sub-regional corridor, Myanmar At such a time when Myanmar is from the Silk Road and betterment of economic prosperity of project-covering is taking part in a triad of rail-tracks laying stress on the implementation economic relations and peace with coun- nations and regional economic co-op- between India-Myanmar-Thailand, of the process of peace and stability in tries in the respective regions.

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southern corridors (ASEAN), with sim- member countries in engaging with astically to OBOR while Myanmar and ilar facilities, such as ports and modern China. In the case point, it can be seen Vietnam face more acute dilemmas Chinese Dream of President Xi Jinping railways that attract 600 plus million during the ten-day study tour in April because both welcome OBOR and be- by 2050 aims at expanding both the people market. 2015 (including different people from came founding members of AIIB, while economic and the military capability The main objective of the OBOR academic, civil society, medias and they also face issues in their relations of China globally under the banner is to tackle socio-economic imbalanc- political parties) on OBOR which was with China. of “China Goes Global” strategy. In es between the country’s flourishing invited by Chinese People’s Association In Southeast Asia, Vietnam is the line with this strategy, ‘‘One Belt, One coastal provinces and less developed for Peace and Disarmament with the first in line that Maritime Silk Road Road” (OBOR) initiative was proposed western and central provinces. In order aim to promote better understanding acts as the gateway for the MSR. Many by President Xi Jinping encompassing to implement OBOR successfully, it is on China. Even though the study tour officials and analysts in Vietnam tend to two main components: the land-based important to accomplish the pragmatic was in the name of ASEAN context, five believe that accepting China’s Mari- “Silk Road Economic Belt” (SREB) and implementation of Strategic Partnership countries were not represented due to time Silk Road initiative would reduce the oceanic “21st Century Maritime between China and their disagreement the Vietnam’s territorial tension with Silk Road” (MSR). China’s Belt and ASEAN. Within the with China over the China in South China Sea. In addition, Road Initiative is the largest and most ASEAN context, South China Sea at as Vietnam is in need of upgrading the ambitious agenda initiated by Presi- there remain the time of invitation. seaports, land and rail link as connec- dent Xi Jinping in 2013. It appeared at different views on Within the Some observers tivity to ASEAN, they see OBOR as the right time, during a slowdown in the the OBOR strategy. ASEAN context, there raised the question an opportunity to support Vietnam’s world economy. This initiative targets Some scholars from remain different views that China needs to economic development and integration Euro-Asian to African markets in which ASEAN identified address: Who draws towards ASEAN Economic Community. Chinese want to support and invest three categories of on the OBOR strategy. up the OBOR? Does Furthermore, there are similar in the infrastructure. In this regard, views: enthusiastic, Some scholars from China discuss with concerns like Myanmar such as influx China will finally become an economic cautiously positive ASEAN identified three ASEAN member of Chinese goods, Chinese immigrants powerhouse by sharing Chinese wealth and skeptical as countries in decid- along the border, and natural resource and also have the chance to create new a response from categories of views: . . . ing how to develop extraction from incoming Chinese in- opportunities in those places. The 21st individual ASEAN OBOR? They also vestments. They also have the problem Century Silk Road is composed of two member coun- noted the possible with public discussions on Chinese routes: the first one includes all land tries. Cambodia, Laos and Thailand, consequences of the OBOR initiative in companies, workers and their concerns based economic corridors, called the which have strong economic ties with dealing with environmental pollution with local communities. The findings of Silk Road Economic Belt. It is planned China, are in the group of enthusiastic. and degradation, and the implications Jason Moris, visiting fellow, ISEAS, on to connect Northwest China (Xi’an) The countries, which were grouped as on daily life in some local communities. his field research to Vietnamese-Chi- to Central Asia, from there it goes to cautiously positive on China, are Brunei, ASEAN is composed of two nese mineral sector partnership in a re- the Middle East and heads Northeast Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. The groups: the founding members and the mote region of northern Vietnam illus- through Europe by means of modern Philippines, Vietnam and Myanmar are latecomers. The founding members trated that the lack of transparency and train transportation. The second one, listed as skeptical. Although Myanmar include Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, regulation from Chinese side in dealing based on sea-lanes passing through the has no territorial dispute with China, Singapore, Thailand and Philippines. with mineral sector in Vietnam. And the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean there are negative sentiments among The latecomers are called CLMV, which influx of Chinese workers gave rise to and the Mediterranean Sea, is called people in the case of Chinese invest- represents Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar anti-Chinese sentiments. Besides these the Maritime Silk Road. It also aims to ments. Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar and Vietnam. Although CLMV are the factors, Vietnam might worry about the connect countries such as Myanmar illustrate the highest infrastructure risk latecomers of ASEAN, they are Chi- changing diplomacy of the Philippines, and India via train, road, pipe and canal levels among ASEAN countries, with a na’s immediate neighbors and there- whose relationship with the US is being to develop deep-sea ports with the series of Chinese projects having been fore strategically important to China. strained and relations with China cor- infrastructure support of China. Like- halted in the past. Among them, Cambodia and Laos respondingly improving. wise, China has intention to support its Trust is noteworthy among ASEAN seem to have responded most enthusi- See page-9 26 may 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar national 9

Fourth day of the fifth session Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker attends of second Pyithu Hluttaw the ceremony of national education strategy of Ministry of Education from page-2 ordinated to ensure that the During 2016-2017 FY there country is not losing the tax were 626 tax payers conduct- and duties it ought to get. Pyithu Hluttaw Speak- insaung hall yesterday after- ing mobile phone sale business Furthermore, Deputy Min- er U Win Myint attended the noon. and income tax Ks 675.629 mil- ister U Maung Maung Win an- ceremony of national edu- Also present at the cer- lion and commercial tax Ks swered to questions by U Kyaw cation strategy of Ministry emony were Pyithu Hluttaw 1,488.268 million was collected. Htay of Leshi constituency and of Education (2016-2021) and Speaker U Win Myint, Depu- In order not to lose tax, it is U Bo Gyi of Chauk constituency promoting the educational ty Speaker of Pyithu Hluttaw important to coordinate and questions on upgrading My- challenges, promoting the U T Khun Myat, Union Min- exchange information within anma Economic Bank branch learning opportunities and ister for Education Dr Myo related departments. From and complete utilization of ex- quality of education at the Thein Gyi and other officials. 2011-2012 FY to 2016-2017 FY penditures. building of Hluttaw in Thab- —Myanmar News Agency U Win Myint. Photo: MNA 9,289 units of illegally imported During the day’s meeting, mobile phone worth Ks 1,293.56 matters relating to transfer and million were detained at air- reassigning of hluttaw commit- ports and border posts. tee members, confirming the 170,000WY-stimulants seized in Maungtaw Arrangements were made substitutions and reforming, to reduce the tax burden of the submission of Public Accounts The ownerless stimulant pills inspections in Maungtaw Town- worth in estimated Ks 3400 people in purchasing mobile Committee annual reports were seized near Kanyinchaung ship, they found suspicious ob- million. phones in the market and im- were also conducted. The fifth shore mangrove forest in jects near Kanyinchaung shore The police are taking inves- porting from abroad. Reviews day of the fifth session of the Maungtaw Township yesterday mangrove at about 9:00am and tigation into the case to arrest were conducted to keep the second Pyithu Hluttaw will morning. upon further inspection dis- those who involved in the drug prices of mobile phone low be continued on 29 May 2017. While the Tatmadaw (Navy) covered and seized ownerless trafficking.—Myanmar News and relevant departments co- —Myanmar News Agency forces were conducting regular 170,000 WY/R-stimulant pills Agency

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From page-8 benefits as well. the Indian Ocean. China in order to maximize synergies. Unlike Myanmar and Vietnam, Regarding the proposed 21st However, after the 2015 election, In response to public anxieties, the Chi- both Laos and Cambodia have no century Maritime Silk Road, Myanmar China-Myanmar relations were re- nese government is using media like territorial disputes with China and considered that the route can play an structured with the State Counsellor’s Xinhua News Agency as a campaigning have strong economic ties, which have important role in the development of visit to China in September 2016. This tool for better understanding of OBOR benefited their trade and investment. the country by bringing new economic visit paved the way for signing the by compiling the data, which includes When Laos, as non-claimant state on opportunities for Myanmar and its peo- implementation of two infrastructure questionnaires on OBOR. China needs South China Sea (SCS) chaired ASEAN ple. Myanmar is regarded as a newly development projects: one for electrifi- to pay attention to the feedback of Summit in 2016, she officially made no emerging destination for businesses on cation in Myingyan Township of Man- these questionnaires in implementing opportunity to put on SCS agenda at account of its strategic geographical lo- dalay Region and another for highway the OBOR. the Summit. Cambodia becomes the cation. It is located on the cross road of project that runs from Shwe Li-Man- China has reiterated from time friendliest country of China in ASEAN China’s Go West Policy on the one hand dalay-Nay Pyi Taw-Mon State, which to time that cooperation under Belt especially after taking Chair of 2012 and India’s Look East Policy on the is under the framework of Asia Infra- and Road Initiative will be a “win-win” ASEAN Summit and failure to release other. Similarly, Myanmar is important structure Investment Bank (AIIB). situation for both China and her coun- a joint communiqué on South China for China’s landlocked southwestern China and Myanmar also reached an terpart countries. It is hope that China Sea. The connectivity under Belt and provinces market access to Bangla- agreement to open a cross-border will attempt to guarantee its neighbour Road Initiative can contribute Laos desh and India through transit trade pipeline into southeast China during for common and mutual development from landlocked to land link, which instead of China’s eastern coast. the state visit of President U Htin Kyaw in the future by paying attention to the will boost her economy and tourism. Myanmar is always aware of to China in April this year. perspective from Myanmar as well as Both Laos and Cambodia are positive changes and development in China that Myanmar’s position on China’s from other ASEAN member countries. towards BRI but on the other hand, brings both positive and negative impli- OBOR can also be observed by the their concern is the financial matters cations for Myanmar. Myanmar-China State Counsellor’s visit to Beijing to References: for their projects, which can grab from relations went sour after Myanmar’s attend the Belt and Road Forum for - Irene Chan and Li Mingjiang, “South- the Asia Infrastructure Investment democratization and reforms were un- International Cooperation in May 2017. east Asia and China’s Maritime Silk Bank (AIIB). dertaken in 2011. Several factors which She put an important emphasis on Road”, 2015 Silk Road Forum, Spain, Although CLMV welcome and has been a crucial matters are suspen- closer people-to-people bond, a peace- 2015 support OBOR, there remains concern sion of China’s state-owned investment ful and stable neighbourhood based on - Participation of author in the study about China on using OBOR as carrot of CNCP in Myitsone dam hydropower mutual understanding and respects tour and stick approach. The workshop project, local people opinion on gas are the basic principle for the success - Jason Moris-Jung, “An Ethnographic hosted by Myanmar Institute of pipeline project which runs from Rakh- of the OBOR. Glimpse: On the Trail of Chinese-Viet- Strategic and International Studies ine to Yunnan, severe environmental Even though Myanmar govern- namese Mining Cooperation”, Singa- in October 2016 came up with the degradation in copper mine project in ment is willing to embrace the OBOR, pore, 25 May 2015, ISEAS perspective recommendation with a mechanism of Monywa, land grabbing in many areas there remains the question of local peo- - Workshop on CLMV Connectivity in multilateralism among the CLMV to of Myanmar, illegal trading of jade in ple anxieties on Chinese investments. the Context of BRI, FES, Myanmar overcome the asymmetric relationship Northern Kachin and Chinese people The Special Economic Zone that was ISIS, 2016 between China and CLMV. While most influx into Mandalay areas. Besides, given to China in 2015 in the Rakhine * Abstract from the article “Assessing CLMV have no option for maneuver- the railway project linking Kunming to state may have major geostrategic, po- EU and ASEAN’s Outlook on Chi- ing Chinese OBOR, Myanmar has Myanmar’s Rakhine coast was can- litical and socio-economic implications na’s OBOR” which is posted on the geostrategic advantages from which celled in 2014 by Myanmar railway min- that Myanmar cannot ignore. In this Myanmar Institute of Strategic and she could play either active diplomacy istry due to the strategic reason such context, Myanmar needs to consid- International Studies website. in multilateral relations or economic as this railway will give China access to er the best approach to engage with 26 may 2017 10 national The Global New Light Of Myanmar Senior General Min Aung Hlaing receives separately German Parliamentary State Secretary and outgoing Ambassador of Pakistan

Senior General Min Aung The visiting Parliamentary anmar H.E. Ehsan Ullah Batth. Hlaing, Commander-in-Chief of State Secretary said help and In the meeting, they dis- Defence Services, received Dr. assistance would be provided to cussed and exchanged views Ralh Brauksiepe, Parliamentary make the Myanmar Tatmadaw about promoting bilateral rela- State Secretary at the German strong and capable to achieve tions and cooperation between Federal Ministry of Defence in progress and success in the na- the armed forces of the two Bayitnaung Guest House in Nay tional transformation, democra- countries, goodwill visits, train- Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon. cy and peace process. ing, exchange of information, During the meeting Sen- Matters relating to increas- cooperation in sports, trans- ior General Min Aung Hlaing ing relations between the armed formation and peace process explained about construction forces of the two countries, in Myanmar, and promoting works conducted by the Tat- training , meetings and increas- friendship between the armed madaw for national defence, ing cooperation in conducting forces of the two countries Tatmadaw’s works and its role practical matters. In the after- through transparency, trust and and position in the transition to- noon, Senior General Min Aung honesty during the ambassa- wards democracy and the peace Hlaing received the outgoing dor’s tour of duty in Myanmar. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing holds talks with German Parliamentary process. Ambassador of Pakistan to My- —Myanmar News Agecny State Secretary Dr. Ralh Brauksiepe. Photo: MNA

SEAGP targets to spend US$ 500000 Fire breaks out in Kyaukpyu to US$ 1000000 for CSR in regions A fire broke out due to overheat- that shop and the other 2 shops ing of wires at the electrical appli- were also gutted by time. The ances shop in Alaepaing Ward of fire was under control within half Myanmar-Sino oil and Kyaukphyu Town, Rakhine State an hour by the Fire department natural gas pipelines starting yesterday morning. including 3 fire engines also with from Yanbye island, in Kyauk- The fire started at 2 am from the help of public and local police pyu township, Rakhine State the electrical appliances shop force. Fire destroyed 3 shops, and and crude oil pipelines starting named Aung Hein owned by U action is being taken against U from Madae island were built Zaw Myint Kyi. The major cause Zaw Myint Kyi for the negligence parallel. of fire is overheating of wires in fire.—Myanmar News Agency As regards the said projects, some locals in Kyauk- pyu and Madae island staged a demonstration against the project on May 22. The pipelines are sending oil and gas into China via Ra- khine State, Magway and Man- dalay Regions and Shan States. The crude oil pipelines stretch 771 km, with natural gas pipe- Vice Chairman Mr. Li Zhi Lin of SEAGP Co. Ltd talks to media at the lines 793 km long. press conference in Yangon. Photo: MNA The natural gas pipeline project initially sent 5.2 billion SEAGP (South East Asia Gas China National Oil Corporation cubic meters per year, expected Pipeline) Co, Ltd which is im- spent US $ 525000 for the social to send up to 12 billion cubic Union Minister Lt-Gen Ye Aung receives a delegation led by UN plementing Myanmar-Sino Oil & activities in Myanmar and US $ meters annually later, whereas Assistant Secretary-General Mr. Miroslav Jenca. Photo: MNA Natural Gas Pipelines has tar- 18300000 for 120 socio-economic crude oil pipelines projects will get to spend US$ 500000 to US$ businesses in the areas through send 22 million tons. And a port Union Minister for Border 1000000 for the socio-economic which pipelines pass, together has been built for crude oil. development in the region, ac- with the partner companies. Mr Li Zhi Lin, vice-chair- Affairs receives UN Assistant cording to Mr Li Zhi Lin. In addition, donations were man of the company said, Mr Li Zhi Lin, said at the contributed to education, trans- “When locals started demand- Secretary-General clarification ceremony on the port, health, electricity, wells, ing, we went to study there. reports of CSR of SEAGP held ponds and public-used build- We always consult with data Union Minister for Border Af- velopment of the state, status at the Sule Shangri la Hotel yes- ings and rescue works of natural collecting teams and regional fairs Lt-Gen Ye Aung received of the government conducting terday morning, “Myanmar-Si- disasters, creating job opportu- authorities. We will implement United Nations (UN) Assistant Union Peace Conference – 21st no Oil & Natural Gas Pipelines nities for over 900 locals includ- with the budget we have. Secretary-General Mr. Miroslav Century Panglong (Second Ses- Company is implementing the ing those from Madae island in The company will perform Jenca in the Ministry’s guest sion) for peace and national rec- acquisition of electricity and Kyaukpyu township, according its duties they are required to room yesterday morning. onciliation, human resources drinking water within 5 years to the report. do. If it exceeds the limit, we Matter relating to contin- development of ethnic nation- which is the major need for the Myanmar-Sino Oil & Natu- will submit it to the government. ued assistance by the UN in the als and situation of increasing locals in Kyaukpyu & Madae ral Gas Pipeline Project had two SEAGP comprising 6 compa- peace and national reconcilia- cooperation among UN agen- Island.” pipelines—one for natural gas nies from 4 countries—Myan- tion process, situation of coor- cies, non-government organi- Since the commencement and another for oil. The former mar, China, India and Korea dinating and complementing zation (NGO) and international of the pipeline project till the one had started its operation in invested in it and its project long term harmony between non-government organizations end of March this year, it was 2013 with the latter commencing period is 30 years. —Myanmar two communities of Rakhine (INGOs). —Myanmar News reported in the CSR report that its operation in May this year. News Agency state and socio-economic de- Agency 26 May 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar world 11

Kurdish Syrian force urges Raqqa jihadists militants kill to surrender by end-May three Turkish security force Beirut — A US-backed alliance of Syrian militias promised on members Thursday that no harm would come to Islamic State fighters in Ankara — Two Turkish sol- Raqqa who turned themselves in diers and a policeman have by the end of the month, calling been killed in two separate on them to lay down their arms clashes with Kurdistan Work- ahead of an expected assault on ers Party (PKK) militants in the city. eastern Turkey, security sourc- The Syrian Democratic es said on Thursday. Forces, which groups Kurdish Early on Thursday, PKK and Arab fighters, has advanced fighters opened fire in a moun- to within a few kilometres (miles) tainous area of Agri province’s of Raqqa city at the nearest point, Dogubayazit district, near the in an offensive that got underway Iranian border, killing two sol- in November to encircle and cap- diers and wounding four oth- ture the city. ers, the sources said. The SDF, which includes the A day earlier, a special powerful Kurdish YPG militia, forces police officer was killed said earlier this month it ex- in a clash in a mountainous pects to launch the final assault area of Sirnak province’s Bey- on Raqqa in early summer. YPG tussebap district, near the Iraqi and SDF officials had previously border, they said. given April start dates for the A Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighter inspects a damaged building inside Tabqa military airport after A ceasefire between the assault, but these slipped. taking control of it from Islamic State fighters, west of Raqqa city, Syria, on 9 April 2017. Photo: Reuters Turkish state and the militants The US-led coalition has not broke down in July 2015 and the declared any time frame for the and the deadline would now be also guaranteed, it says. The SDF Raqqa city where they continue southeast subsequently saw final assault on Raqqa city, which extended until 31 May based on statement issued by spokeswom- to erect defences against the an- some of the worst violence has served as Islamic State’s de “requests from the noble people an Jihane Sheikh Ahmad said the ticipated assault. The six-year- since the PKK launched its facto capital in Syria since the of Raqqa”. extension would “allow the great- long Syrian war has allowed IS to insurgency in 1984. group declared its cross-border The SDF said it would guar- est number possible of those who seize swathes of Syria, where the More than 40,000 people, “caliphate” in 2014. antee the lives of militants who were deceived or forced to join to group faces separate campaigns mostly Kurds, have been killed In a statement, the SDF said turn themselves in regardless of benefit from this opportunity”. by the US-backed SDF, the Rus- in the conflict. The PKK is des- a 15 May appeal for militants to their position, “paving the way for The US-led coalition says some sian-backed Syrian military, and ignated a terrorist group by Tur- turn themselves in within 10 days the settlement of their situation”. 3,000 to 4,000 Islamic State fight- Free Syrian Army rebels backed key, the United States and the had achieved “positive results”, The safety of their families was ers are thought to be holed up in by the United States.—Reuters European Union.—Reuters

Iraqi paramilitary forces push further Policeman shot dead by unknown in anti-IS operation in west of Mosul militants in Egypt’s Sinai CAIRO — An Egyptian police- gional Islamic State (IS) militia. MOSUL, (Iraq) — Iraqi paramili- Baaj, according to the statement. city of Raqqa, the capital of the man was shot dead by unknown To further pressure the gov- tary Hashd Shaabi units initiated The Hashd Shaabi forces IS’ self-declared caliphate. militants on Thursday in Arish ernment, the IS started to ex- a new advance to recapture ar- have surrounded three more The paramilitary units are city of North Sinai province bor- pand terror operations to target eas scattered near Iraqi-Syrian militant-seized villages in the now advancing to free the vil- dering Israel and the Gaza Strip, the Coptic Christian minority in border in west of Mosul, as part of area between al-Qairwan and lages and take control of the IS official MENA news agency re- capital Cairo and other provinc- a major operation to dislodge the Baaj, the statement said. supply routes around Baaj in or- ported. es nationwide. Islamic State (IS) militants from The helicopter gunships de- der to isolate it and liberate the The assailants gunned In April, IS-claimed bomb- Iraqi side of the border, the units stroyed a booby-trapped car dur- town later. down the 38-year-old non-com- ings at two churches in north- said in a statement Thursday. ing the fighting with IS militants, Furthermore, the operation missioned police officer and ern provinces of Gharbiya and They began their progress and are searching for seven IS came as Iraqi security forces, managed to run away. The police Alexandria killed at least 47 and on late Wednesday night to vehicles carrying heavy machine backed by the anti-IS internation- are currently combing the area wounded over 120. A similar su- recapture the IS-held town of guns spotted near one of the vil- al coalition, were simultaneously in search for the perpetrators. icide bombing at a Cairo church Baaj, some 25 km west of the lages, it added. conducting a major offensive to Anti-government terror in December 2016 killed at least newly-freed town of al-Qairwan, Two days ago, the Hashd dislodge IS militants from their attacks in Egypt have killed 28 worshippers. the statement said. Shaabi units liberated al-Qair- major stronghold in western hundreds of policemen and sol- Meanwhile, security cam- The two towns are located in wan and many villages scattered Mosul. diers since the mid-2013 mili- paigns in Sinai have killed hun- the rugged sprawling area about around the town from the IS mil- Mosul, 400 km north of Bagh- tary removal of former Islamist dreds of militants and arrested 100 km west of Mosul. itants and announced that the dad, has been under IS control President Mohamed Morsi in re- a similar number of suspects In the early morning hours, paramilitary forces had ended since June 2014, when govern- sponse to mass protests against over the past few years as part of the paramilitary units, backed by the first stage of major offensive ment forces abandoned their his one-year rule. the country’s anti-terror war de- the army’s helicopter gunships, designed to secure the border weapons and fled, enabling IS Most of the terrorist attacks clared by former army chief and freed four villages in west of areas with neighboring Syria militants to control parts of Iraq’s nationwide, particularly those in current President Abdel-Fattah al-Qairwan as they are advancing and cut off the IS’ supply routes northern and western regions.— Sinai, have been claimed by a al-Sisi following Morsi’s over- westward in the open land to free between Mosul and the Syrian Xinhua Sinai-based group loyal to the re- throw.—Xinhua 26 May 2017 12 world The Global New Light Of Myanmar

Toxic substances detected in Fighting corruption, Tsukiji fish market soil samples Ukraine starts to judge its judges T okYO — Toxic substanc- toxic chemicals, including es exceeding the legal safe- benzene, have also been KIEV— Ukrainian judge refused to comply. ty limits have been detect- detected. Artur Yemelianov has ac- Ukraine is trying to ed in soil samples taken Koike has said it is knowledged in an online show its international from 30 locations in Tokyo’s necessary to reduce the declaration that he owns supporters and lenders Tsukiji fish market, with the levels of toxic substances a Breguet watch worth that it can tackle en- findings expected to affect at Toyosu below the gov- nearly a third of his annu- trenched corruption, in- the ongoing debate over ernment standards to en- al salary and keeps piles cluding in the judiciary. the market’s relocation, sure consumer safety. The of cash. The next payment of the Tokyo metropolitan market also deals in fruit On 12 January he a $17.5 billion loan from government said Thursday. and vegetables. was suspended for three the International Mone- The results of the first A Tokyo government months after prosecu- tary Fund will depend on full-fledged soil survey at project team on the fish tors opened a criminal Kiev showing progress the Tsukiji market could in- Photo taken in August 2016 shows aerial view of Tokyo’s market relocation has case against him related on reforms including an- fluence Gov. Yuriko Koike’s Tsukiji fish market. The Tokyo metropolitan government estimated renovating the to how commercial law ti-graft measures. said on May 25, 2017, that toxic substances exceeding legal decision on whether the Tsukiji market at the ex- cases were allocated to safety limits have been detected in soil samples from the Yemelianov denies metropolitan government market. Photo: Kyodo News isting site would cost about judges, according to state- any wrongdoing and will move the famous but 85.2 billion yen ($763 mil- ments by the Ukrainian says his businesswoman aging market to a new site pollution concerns at the soil, including heavy met- lion), cheaper than taking High Council of Justice ex-wife gave him money within the capital or ren- planned site — previous- als, the metropolitan gov- the necessary safety meas- and Yemelianov himself. that helped to fund his ovate the market on the ly occupied by a gas pro- ernment took soil samples ures at Toyosu. They accused him of lifestyle. He says the al- existing site. duction plant — as well as from 50 centimeters below But the latest soil sur- rigging the process, which legations that he rigged The site of the fish mounting costs linked to ground. vey results could push the is supposed to be random, the case allocation pro- market was feared to the project. The Tokyo govern- renovation costs for Tsukiji by setting out rules es- cess were trumped up by have been contaminated The Tokyo government also examined gas higher. The Tsukiji market tablishing that only par- his enemies in revenge by chemicals used at a ment conducted the soil in- in the samples and detect- used to house a laundry ticular judges could hear for his attempts to stamp now-defunct dry-cleaning spection earlier this month ed benzene at one location. facility run by the Allied particular cases, court out bribe-taking and to plant. based on its ordinance on Benzene, which results occupation forces after documents show. stop him securing a seat Koike, who became environmental protection, from the production of gas, World War II. The facility The prosecutors at a newly established governor last August, has taking samples from about is known to cause cancer. is believed to have used also claim that Yeme- Supreme Court. His ap- suspended a plan to trans- 110 locations in the Tsukiji At Toyosu, where the organic solvent solution lianov nudged the judges plication could not be fer the wholesale market market. new market was scheduled and is likely to have left to deliver his preferred considered because of to the Toyosu waterfront To detect substances to open in November 2016, toxic substances in the soil. verdicts and would take the criminal case against district due to soil and air which tend to remain in extremely high levels of —Kyodo News judges off cases if they him.—Reuters

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES –Individual Consultants) Meeting on preventing nuclear terrorism to be

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar held in Tokyo next week Agricultural Development Support Project (ADSP) Credit No.: 5624 MM Tokyo — A meeting on a Global Initiative to Combat vent weapons of mass de- released, a foreign min- The Republic of the Union of Myanmar is in the process of global partnership to pre- Nuclear Terrorism, which struction and related ma- istry official said. Japan, receiving funds from the World Bank toward the cost of the ADSP Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for vent nuclear terrorism will was launched in 2006 joint- terials from falling into the which will host the 2020 consulting services. be held in Tokyo next week, ly by the United States and hands of terrorists. North Olympic Games in Tokyo, The Project Management Unit now invites expressions of the Japanese Foreign Min- Russia, the ministry said. Korea is not part of the ini- has actively engaged in interest from qualified candidates for the National Procurement Officer (Ref # SC-17) position. Interested consultants must istry said Thursday. The participants, in- tiative. After the end of the discussions on the tech- provide their updated curriculum vitae, indicating personal Around 200 delegates cluding those from nuclear two-day senior-official-lev- nical aspects of nuclear and technical skills, qualifications and experience in similar from 88 countries and five powers Israel, India and el gathering through 2 forensics and on improv- assignments. The Services are expected to be carried out over a period of international organisa- Pakistan, are expected to June, a joint statement by ing security in the trans- 12 months with the possibility of extension, starting in July tions are set to participate exchange views on how to co-chairs the United States port of nuclear materials. 2016. The location of work will be the Ministry of Agriculture, in the annual plenary of the bolster measures to pre- and Russia is likely to be —Kyodo News Livestock and Irrigation in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers dated July 2014 (“Consultant Eight officers, seven inmates injured in prison riot in California Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with SAN FRANCISCO — A Department of Correc- The CDCR sent out a tinued to try to subdue the procedures set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information and a copy of the detailed Terms of “major riot” Wednesday tions and Rehabilitation statement detailing the in- two inmates, large groups Reference (TORs) can be obtained at the address below during morning at a state prison (CDCR). cident, saying that custody of inmates from various working days from 10:00 to 15:00 hours. in Northern California has With two maxi- staff initially responded to areas of the yard ran to- Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail, or by sent eight staff members mum-security facilities, a fistfight between two in- ward the incident. Over- Fax) by 16th June 2017, 14.00 hrs. and seven inmates into a the prison was designed mates on the B Facility whelmed as the inmates hospital. to house California’s most maximum-security gen- started attacking them, Attn: Mr. Tint Lwin, Director of Procurement Irrigation and Water Utilization Management Department Gun shots were fired serious criminal offenders eral population yard. “Re- the officers from three Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation by officers in the incident, in a secure, safe, and dis- sponding staff used chem- armed posts used lethal st Building No.43, Floor/ Room number: 1 floor, Office of which started at 10:25 am ciplined institutional set- ical agents and batons to force to stop the attacks, Director of Procurement, Nay Pyi Taw local time, at Pelican Bay ting. It currently houses subdue the inmates; how- firing a total of 19 rounds Country: Republic of the Union of Myanmar State Prison (PBSP) in approximately 2,000 in- ever, they refused to stop from the mini-14 rifle and Telephone: +95-67-410019, Fax: + 95-67-410509,E-mail: Crescent City of Del Norte mates and employs ap- fighting.” three 40-millimeter direct [email protected] County, said the California proximately 1,300 people. However, as staff con- impact rounds.—Xinhua 26 may 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar world 13 California highway to be closed for months after Big Sur landslide

San Jose, (California) Creek in an area adjacent three major road closures — A section of highway to a smaller slide that had in effect along a 36-mile winding along Califor- already closed that section stretch of the Big Sur coast, nia’s breathtaking Big Sur of the highway. forcing lengthy detours for coastline will probably re- “I think it’s safe to say motorists. Severe erosion main closed for months by it will be several months led highway officials to shut damage from a massive before it reopens,” Jones down a bridge in Pfeiffer landslide unleashed by a said by phone. “We hav- Canyon in February, and rain-soaked hillside over en’t even been able to get a March landslide closed the Pacific, state trans- in and assess the damage a stretch of the road near portation officials said on and come up with a plan.” Lime Kiln State Park. The Wednesday. Jones added that it bridge is not expected to After the wettest win- may be necessary to re- reopen until late Septem- ter on record in the state, route the highway entirely ber, Jones said. “Typically the collapse marked the around the damaged sec- when it rains for a few days, third major closure in A massive landslide is seen in this Caltrans aerial photo of a quarter-mile section of State tion. The affected area is you can expect small slides Route 1 about 100 miles south of San Jose, California, US in this photo released on 24 May Big Sur, a roughly 76-mile not the busiest portion of that our maintenance 2017. Photo: Reuters stretch of the Pacific Coast the highway. Still, during crews can clean up in a Highway that hugs Califor- for its spectacular coastal in decades, deposited a Transportation (CalTrans) summer tourist season, as few hours,” Jim Shivers, a nia’s rugged Central Coast vistas and is famed as one mound of rocks and other spokesman Colin Jones many as 6,000 vehicles a CalTrans spokesman, said between Cambria and Car- of the longest stretches of debris some 35 feet deep said. day typically pass through by phone on Wednesday. mel-by-the-Sea. largely undeveloped shore- along a quarter-mile sec- An estimated 1.5 mil- the stretch of road blocked “These are way beyond The Big Sur portion of line in the continental Unit- tion of the highway, about lion tons of material was by the landslide. the scope of what we’re State Route 1 is designated ed States. Saturday’s slide, 100 miles south of San Jose, dumped onto the road and The Mud Creek block- used to responding to.” as a National Scenic Byway one of the region’s largest California Department of the shoreline below at Mud age is the southernmost of —Reuters

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CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE MV chindwin star VOY. NO ( ) MV x press yamuna VOY. NO (013) MV ever able VOY. NO ( ) Consignees of cargo carried on MV chindwin Consignees of cargo carried on MV x press Consignees of cargo carried on MV ever able star VOY. NO ( ) are hereby notified that the yamuna VOY. NO (013) are hereby notified that the VOY. NO ( ) are hereby notified that the vessel will be vessel will be arriving on 26.5.2017 and cargo will be vessel will be arriving on 26.5.2017 and cargo will be arriving on 26.5.2017 and cargo will be discharged into discharged into the premises of m.i.p where it will lie discharged into the premises of m.i.p where it will lie the premises of h.p.t where it will lie at the consignee’s at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. conditions of the Port of Yangon. Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo from the Vessel. from the Vessel. from the Vessel. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after the Claims Day. the Claims Day. SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT the Claims Day. SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY AGENT FOR: M/S continental shipping MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY AGENT FOR: M/S evergreen shipping line pte ltd. AGENT FOR: M/S x-press feeders pte ltd lines Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301185 26 may 2017 14 social The Global New Light Of Myanmar

Jane Campion, only female Cannes laureate, brings cop drama to Riviera

CANNES, (FRANCE) — Jane also features Nicole Kidman, Campion, the first and so far only Moss has a partner thrust upon woman to win the Palme d’Or, is her, a gauche, overly enthusias- back at Cannes almost a quarter tic junior played by Gwendoline of a century after winning the fes- Christie, best known for her roles tival’s top prize for “The Piano”, in Game of Thrones and the J. J. this time with a chilling six-part Abrams Star Wars franchise, who made-for-TV drama. said “Top of the Lake” occupies “Top of the Lake: China Girl” “an interesting fluctuating place is the second series of the cop between horror and hilarity”. story made for the BBC which A remarkable scene in the critics have compared to David first episode shows a group of Lynch’s “Twin Peaks” due to its computer nerds at a cafe posting disturbing off-kilter tone. website reviews of prostitutes “Lynch — he’s our master, they have hired, expressing ma- he spawned us,” New Zealander cho swagger they clearly lack in Campion said of the American the real world. director who is also in Cannes “That came from the net,” this year, with the reboot of TV said Campion, describing how show “Twin Peaks”. she and co-writer Gerard Lee Starting in a low-rent brothel had discovered the existence of staffed with Asian immigrants, such review sites during their one of whom goes missing, the research and used it to show not “China Girl” part of the title Director Jane Campion, cast members Gwendoline Christie, Nicole Kidman and Elisabeth Moss pose at 70th only the men’s misogyny but also, appears to refer to the murder Cannes Film Festival — Photocall for the TV series ‘Top of the Lake : China Girl’ presented as part of 70th in come cases, their vulnerability. victim, but could apply just as Anniversary Events, Cannes, France on 23 May 2017. Photo: REUTERS “We could not believe the well to the central character, a graphic detail,” said Campion. young woman detective whose as the story moves from New known. “Getting to play a charac- that is a feminist idea in itself “(But also) sometimes quite brittle exterior fails to conceal Zealand to Australia, said her ter who is strong but vulnerable, — that women can be all those cute things: ‘we spooned at the her troubled soul. Elizabeth character represented the type dark yet funny, is intelligent but things,” Moss told Reuters in an end, that was the best part’.” Moss, who reprises the role of feminism for which Campion is makes terrible mistakes, for me interview. For this series, which —Reuters

There should be no comparisons between ‘Dangal’ Singer Ariana Grande and ‘Baahubali 2’’: Aamir suspends concert tour

Mumbai — Superstar Aamir records in India and internation- When asked whether “Dan- following Manchester attack Khan said the box office collec- al markets and has reportedly gal” would be able to beat “Baa- tion of his blockbuster “Dangal” raked in nearly Rs 1,565 crore hubali 2” collection, Aamir told should not be compared to the in worldwide collection. reporters, “I am very happy LOS ANGELES — Ariana His victims included an recently released “Baahubali 2”, Aamir’s sports drama too is the film is being appreciated so Grande has suspended her con- 8-year-old girl, several teenage as both are good films which are not behind, thanks to its excellent much in China and across the cert tour after a suicide bomber girls, a 28-year-old man and a making the country proud. run in China which has taken the world. But I don’t think there killed 22 people at her perfor- Polish couple who had come to “Baahubali 2: The Conclu- worldwide collection of the film to should be any comparisons. mance in Manchester, England, collect their daughters. Grande, sion” broke all previous box office reportedly Rs 1,500 crore. —PTI the US pop singer’s representa- 23, was unharmed, but tweeted tives said on Wednesday. in the aftermath that she was Grande had been scheduled “broken.” She was reported to to perform two shows at Lon- be back in the United States on Rolling Stones don’s O2 arena this week as part Tuesday, seen walking down the of her “Dangerous Woman” tour. steps of a private plane at an guitarist Ronnie Both shows have been canceled, airport in Florida in photographs Wood has as well as performances through posted on the Daily Mail website. June 5, her record label said in Grande, a former Nickelo- surgery for lung a statement. “Due to the tragic deon cable TV star who made events in Manchester the Dan- the transition into a successful lesion gerous Woman tour with Aria- solo music career, is known na Grande has been suspended for upbeat pop tracks such as Los angeles — Rolling until we can further assess the “Problem” and “Break Free,” Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has situation and pay our proper re- and was touring in support of her undergone surgery for a small spects to those lost,” the state- third album, “Dangerous Wom- lesion on his lung, but is feeling Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones performs during Desert Trip music ment said. “Our way of life has an.” After performing in London fine, his representative said on festival at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California US, in 2016. Photo: once again been threatened but in this week, she was scheduled Wednesday. Wood, 69, will need REUTERS we will overcome this together.” to move on to Belgium on Satur- no additional treatment and the British-born Salman Abedi, day and then Poland, Germany upcoming Rolling Stones tour of like to thank all the doctors who It was not clear whether the le- 22, blew himself up on Monday and Switzerland next week. All Europe will not be affected, the treated me,” Wood said. sion was benign or malignant. night at the packed Manchester of those concerts have been can- representative said in a state- The statement said the le- The Rolling Stones are due to Arena at the end of Grande’s celed. Concert promoter Live ment in London. “I’m so grate- sion was found during a routine start their “No Filter” European concert, attended by thousands Nation said in a statement that ful for modern screening which medical exam and that it had tour in Hamburg, Germany, on 9 of children and teenagers, killing ticket holders will get refunds.— picked this up so early, and would been treated by keyhole surgery. September.—Reuters 22 people and injuring 64. Reuters 26 may 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar social 15

Japanese interactive art exhibition dazzles Beijing Egyptian Minister of Antiquities Khaled Enany (2nd L) and the Egyptian director of the Grand Egyptian Museum Tarek Sayed Tawfik (L) during the arrival of King Tutankhamun’s funerary bed at the restoration laboratory of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt, on 23 May 2017. Photo: REUTERS Beijing — A new digital smartphones to send interactive exhibition in commands to change the Beijing allows visitors to artworks around them create their own art and automatically according New Cairo museum hopes Tutankhamun’s see it immediately re- to the chosen patterns. flected in the work being Children can scan chariot will be a draw for tourists displayed around them. their drawn art and have The project, “Living it incorporated into an CAIRO — A chariot and unpacked the pharaoh’s gled since a 2011 political mask, prompting outrage Digital Forest and Future animated world of colour- funeral bed belonging to treasured artifacts from uprising drove away vis- among archaeologists. Park”, is the first to be ful rockets and vehicles ancient Egypt’s boy-king sealed wooden boxes. itors who once flocked to King Tut ruled Egypt as opened in China by the moving on a rollercoast- Tutankhamun were safely Some of the world’s ancient Pharaonic temples pharaoh for 10 years until Japanese art collective er-like highway. moved on Tuesday across oldest relics, including doz- and pyramids. Transport- his death at age 19, around teamLab. “Here I have the Cairo to a new museum ens belonging to King Tut, ing the artifacts became an 1324 B.C. The Tokyo-based chance to spend some that Egypt hopes will lure who ruled Egypt more than issue of international con- His nearly intact tomb company said its work time with my child and back wary tourists. 3,000 years ago, are being cern in 2014 after the beard was discovered in the Val- aims to blend art, science do something together Just beyond the Great carefully shuttled from the of the ancient Egyptian ley of the Kings in Luxor in and technology into an that greatly enriches his Pyramids of Giza in the old Egyptian Museum in king’s golden burial mask 1922 by British archaeolo- interactive experience. mind,” said Ren Lei, who basement of Cairo’s Grand central Cairo to the vast was accidentally broken off gist Howard Carter. The Beijing exhibi- was drawing at a table Egyptian Museum, which halls of the new one 23 by workers changing the The king’s funer- tion includes a digital with his six-year-old son. is set to be the world’s kilometers away. Egypt lights in its display case. al bed is made of wood garden of floating flowers The exhibition will largest archaeological is hoping the splashy new The workers later tried to gilded with gold leaf and and forest animals, and a run to 10 October in Bei- museum when it opens in museum will be a draw for crudely reattach the beard decorated with the head crystal universe of light jing before it moves to 2018, Egyptian and Japa- tourism, a crucial pillar of with a an epoxy glue com- of the lioness goddess Se- sculptures. Shenzhen in the south.— nese restoration experts its economy that has strug- pound that damaged the khmet.—Reuters Visitors can use their Reuters

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STOCKHOLM — Manchester the Frenchman’s shot taking a United’s Paul Pogba and Hen- wicked deflection to wrong-foot rikh Mkhitaryan scored a goal goalkeeper Andre Onana and fly in each half as their team com- into the net. fortably outclassed Ajax Am- Mkhitaryan then flicked sterdam to win an emotional the ball home early in the sec- Europa League final 2-0 and ond half following a corner and, qualify for the group stages of with chants of “Manchester, the Champions League. Manchester” echoing around A minute’s silence held for the stadium, United held on to the victims of Monday’s suicide win the one European trophy Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney and teammates celebrate with the trophy after winning the Europa bombing at a pop concert in missing from the Old Trafford league on 24 May. Photo: Reuters Manchester in which 22 peo- cabinet. ple died turned into applause “We know things like this “The goal was to win all the Cup and the Community Shield fourth, third or second,” said as chants of “Manchester” and are very sad all over the world,” way through this season. We’ve in Jose Mourinho’s first season Mourinho. “We’ll Never Die” bellowed out said Pogba referring to the at- done it, and we’re proud,” said in charge at Old Trafford with “We got the objective, we from the English supporters tack. “We had to focus. Man- Pogba. “People say we’ve had a Champions League football se- are back in the Champions before the match. chester — we won for them. We bad season but the prize is great cured after United could only League by winning a title, an World record signing Pog- played for England, we played and we’ve done it now. We have manage a sixth-place finish in important title. The club now ba opened the scoring in the for Manchester and we played three trophies so enjoy it now,” the Premier League. “We pre- has every title in world football. 18th minute as United won for them — the people who he added. United’s triumph fol- ferred to reach the Champions We fought hard for this since the the ball after an Ajax throw-in, died.” lowed success in the League League this way than finish beginning.”—Reuters

Barcelona ‘fully Tiger has no plans to retire, support’ Messi after ‘no hurry’ to return either fraud sentence New York — Tiger Woods after a first-round 77. at Barcelona since the age of 13, may be in the midst of yet an- Woods only decided on was handed a 21-month prison other lengthy recovery from surgery because he could no sentence and fined 2 million eu- his fourth back surgery but longer live with the pain, ros (1.7 million pounds) for three the former world number adding that even lying down counts of tax fraud between 2007 one said on Wednesday hurt and that he tried every and 2009. “The club reiterates, he now felt better than he possible non-surgical route once again, its full support for Leo had in years and had no but nothing worked. Messi, his father Jorge Messi, and plans to retire from com- He said the fusion his family,” a statement on the petitive golf. surgery provided instant club’s official website read. (www. The surgery Woods had nerve relief. “I haven’t felt fcbarcelona.com) “FC Barcelona in April has a typical recovery this good in years,” said Woods, president Josep Maria Bartomeu time of six months and, while he a 79-times winner on the PGA Photo: Reute contacted the player’s family to still has very limited mobility, rs Tour. “My surgeon and physio- communicate this support. the 41-year-old American was hab and doing therapist say the operation was Barcelona’s Lionel “The family was very grate- firm in his resolve that he will what the doctors tell me. I am successful. It’s just a matter of Messi. Photo: Reuters ful, not only for today’s gesture, again compete with the world’s concentrating on short-term not screwing up and letting it but also for the support the player best golfers. goals.” fuse. “I’m walking and doing Barcelona — La Liga club and his family have received from “I want to say unequivocal- Woods, second on the all- my exercises, and taking my Barcelona have expressed their the club throughout this process. ly, I want to play professional time list with 14 major titles, has kids to and from school. All I can support for Argentine striker The club will continue to stand golf again,” Woods, comment- played sparingly since return- do is take it day-by-day. There’s Lionel Messi and his father af- with Leo Messi, his father, and his ing for the first time since his ing to golf in December after a no hurry.” ter the Spanish Supreme Court family.” Argentine international surgery, said on his website 16-month layoff following back Woods also said he did upheld their prison sentences Messi has scored 506 goals in 582 (tigerwoods.com). surgery. everything he could to play in over tax fraud charges, although senior appearances for Barcelo- “Presently, I’m not looking He missed the cut at the last month’s US Masters, where neither are expected to go to jail. na, winning eight league titles ahead. I can’t twist for another Farmers Insurance Open in he has not competed since Five-time World Player of the and four Champions League tro- two and a half to three months. January and withdrew from a 2015, but that the pain was too Year winner Messi, who has been phies.—Reuters Right now, my sole focus is re- European Tour event in Dubai great.—Reuters