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Republic of the Union of State Administration Council Announcement for CRPH that commits high treason and its organizations 7th Waning of Tabodwe 1382ME (5 March 2021)

1. The Information Team of the State Administration Council has already released a statement that the formation of “Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH)” by the ones who have no rights to stand as legitimate Hluttaw representatives according to the Constitution, Pyithu Hluttaw and Amyotha Hluttaw Rules and CRPH is not in conformity with the law and has committed the serious crimes, and people are urged not to work for this unlegitimate committee directly or indirectly, and action will be taken against those who fail to follow. SEE PAGE-2

Effective rule of law to be enforced for benefit of the State, people : Myanmar Police Force

AS the Government is striving for the stability and security of the State, security forces contin- ue to make effort to effectively enforce the rule of law for the benefit of the state and the peo- ple by taking effective action against anti-state activists sup- porting one person, one-party organization, according to the statement of the Myanmar Po- lice Force. According to the statement, anti-government activists are using various methods to spread rumors in the media under the headline “Peaceful protest” in the country and are putting the young people to the forefront, as per the organizer behind it. Most people who do not Police are clearing havoc on the road left by the protesters. want to see instability in the country have called the hotlines fectively for the benefit of the various places and, depending used as necessary to disperse Kyauktada, Insein, Thakayta, in their respective regions and people. on the situation while clearing the crowd and detain the lead- Dagon (North), Taik- states and requested to con- Therefore, the security the havoc placed by protesters ers of the riot. A total of 39 men kyi an Thanlyin townships in trol the public universities and forces have been maintaining in the neighbourhoods, riot con- and 2 women were detained in Yangon Region; Patheingyi, hospitals and to take action ef- the universities and hospitals in trol agents and tear gas were Sangyaung, Ahlon, Mayangon, SEE PAGE-5

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NATIONAL NATIONAL NATIONAL BUSINESS TOURISM Announcement Union Attorney General Announcement on illegal Manufacturing exports Beauties in environs of Union Election attends 14th United Nations arrest, torture, damaging plunge to $2.9 bln as of of eminent Bontalar Commission Congress on Crime Prevention human integrity, threats against 19 Feb waterfalli and Criminal Justice civil servants, retirees, people PAGE-2 PAGE-4 PAGE-6 PAGE-7 PAGE-14-15 8 MARCH 2021 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Announcement of Union Election Commission 7 March 2021

REGARDING the Multiparty General Election held on respective township election sub-commission, head of in Mandalay Region took out 175,796 ballot papers. It 8 November 2020, the Union Election Commission has police force, Immigration and Population and administra- used 127,360 ballot receipts, and the remaining ballots inspected the withdrawal/receipt/use/remaining of ballot tor according to the Hluttaw Election Law Section 53. were 47,447 instead of 48,436. The extra/shortage ballots papers used for Pyithu Hluttaw Election of Mahaaung- According to inspection on the ground, a total of 84 were found at respective poll stations. The findings are mye Township in Mandalay Region, together with the poll stations in 18 wards of Mahaaungmye Township as follows:

On the ground inspections on ballot papers for Pyithu Hluttaw Election of Mahaaungmye Township

Difference Sr Subject Withdrawal Used Exact remaining Remaining on the ground Shortage Extra

1 Ward/Village tract 174,480 126,495 47,985 39,280 8,705 -

2 Township ballots 1,316 865 451 8,167 - 7,716

Total 175,796 127,360 48,436 47,447 8,705 7,716

A total of 8705 ballots at 84 poll stations in 18 wards of ground inspection. Among these ballots, 7716 ballots township election sub-commission did not mention the Mahaaungmye were found missing. The exact remain- were unused and the numbers of ballot papers were names of voters, poll station, ward/village tracts on 332 ing ballots must be 451 but found 8167 ballots on the higher than the numbers of ballots issued by UEC. The ballot receipts out of 865.

The findings on the ground inspections on ballot papers of poll station-wise of wards for Pyithu Hluttaw Election in Mahaaungmye Township are as follows:

Sr Ward Poll station Issued Used Exact Remaining Remaining on the ground Missing Extra 1 Ye Mon Taung 6 12,050 6,643 5,407 4,622 785 2 Maha (1) 5 14,280 10,128 4,152 3,172 980 3 Maha Myaing (2) 5 9,650 5,106 4,544 2,746 1,798 4 Thatkatho 2 2,800 1,824 976 926 50 5 Maha Nwe Sin 5 12,650 7,258 5,392 3,342 2,050 6 Set Kyar Nwe Sin 4 7,950 6,215 1,699 1,355 344 7 Hay Ma Malar South Ward 2 4,550 3,250 1,300 1,200 100 8 Hay Ma Malar North Ward 3 5,750 4,373 1,377 1,283 94 9 Chanmyathazi 3 7,200 5,447 1,753 1,599 154 10 Mahaaungmye East Ward 3 5,100 3,851 1,249 1,204 45 11 Mahaaungmye West Ward 3 4,400 3,601 799 603 196 12 Yadana Bonmi East Ward 3 4,650 3,365 1,285 987 298 13 Shwe Bone Shane 3 6,000 4,716 1,284 1,238 46 14 Yadana Bonmi West Ward 3 4,800 3,790 1,010 963 47 15 Than Hlat Hmaw Ward 11 25,200 18,966 6,234 5,876 358 16 Than Hlat Hmaw West Ward 10 22,900 18,321 4,579 4,019 560 17 Day Wun East Ward 6 10,350 8,246 2,104 2,004 100 18 Sein Pan 7 14,200 11,359 2,841 2,141 700 Total ward 84 174,480 126,495 47,985 39,280 8,705 Township remaining ballots 1,316 865 451 8,167 7,716 Total township 175,796 127,360 48,436 47,447 8,705 7,716

Union Election Commission

Announcement for CRPH that commits high treason and its organizations FROM PAGE-1

2. Currently, the CRPH formed government and illegal organizations like public administrative organizations. Such doings are not in conformity with the Constitution, and it is a violation of the Penal Code Section 122 for high treason and a crime to be punished with death or life sentence or 22 years of imprisonment. Moreover, those who directly communicate with CRPH, or other CRPH’s organizations can face 7 years imprisonment under the Penal Code Section 124-d for supporting CRPH by committing incitements and intimidation to the civil service personnel to fail in their duties. 3. Therefore, it is here announced that effective actions will be taken against those who directly or indirectly collude with CRPH, which commits high treason to affect the stability of the State , and other organizations formed by CRPH, and also against those who support the CRPH and other groups formed by CRPH. It is announced again not to work with CRPH, which commits high treason to affect the stability of the State, and other CRPH’s organizations directly or indirectly.

State Administration Council 8 MARCH 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3

Notice to civil service personnel not to drown in CDM

MEDICAL expert U Zaw Wai Soe, who has been self-appointed as the minister 3 8 25,000 for three ministries, issued an illegal statement on social media, illegally in- 4 Phakant 73 100,000 timidating good civil service personnel not included in the Civil Disobedience 5 Sagaing 1,300 200,000 Movement (CDM) on 4 March, 2021. 6 Tachilek 87 100,000 The statement said to the employees who have not yet participated in 7 Nyaungshwe 32 70,000 the CDM, to contact not later than midnight on 7 March to join the CDM and if not, they will be fired starting from 8 March. 8 9 200,000 Since the launch of CDM in February, various illegal organizations, includ- 9 Yangon East 180 7,000 ing medical expert Zaw Wai Soe, have been persuading the civil servants by University(Thanlyin) saying the salary will be provided to those who participate in the CDM; they 10 Magway University 134 7,000 will be hired when they are fired and if they are evicted from government 11 Yangon Distance 63 8,000 housing, they will be provided one, through social media. University Initially, about 30 per cent of civil servants were involved in the CDM; however, since the third week of February, some of the staff in the CDM The minimum wage for each civil servant is 140,000 and the rest of the have become aware of their wrongdoing; disillusionment with CDM leaders’ employees are paid according to their rank. The minimum allowance in the inconsistencies; and they were able to resume their original duties on time table above is about 30,000 per CDM staff. after reading the reminders to return to the office by the State Administration Compared to the daily wage set by the State at the rate of 4,800 kyats Council on TV and newspapers. per day, it was found that the living conditions of the families of those who On 26 February, the payday of civil servants, those who continued to participated in the CDM were very unfortunate. participate in the CDM asked about their salaries promised at the time of The CDM staff has to fill out various forms, and documents relating to the original persuasion by contacting the relevant phone numbers and illegal their identity are being collected so that they can prevent them from going organizations. to work. Employees involved in the CDM due to the persuasive incentives of var- Therefore, it is essential for civil servants not to be intimidated by the ious organizations including U Zaw Wai Soe, although some employees were illegal intimidation and coercion to join the CDM by an illegally self-appointed paid as mentioned, some of the fundraising organizations for CDM staff and person. illegal organizations are also abusing support for CDM sent by various donors. In case of harassment or intimidation, we would like to remind you to inform the relevant office and the security guards in the respective offices No Township/Department Numbers Rate per Remark and to the designated telephone numbers to complain. of staff person (Kyat) 1 Toungoo 1,520 30,000 Information Team 2 Wundwin 50 50,000 State Administration Council

Announcement for taking legal actions in accord with law

A file was opened against medical which commits high treason, to affect country on his Facebook pace and so he vestigation to arrest U Zaw Wai Soe expert U Zaw Wai Soe, who served the stability of the State and so ar- was charged with the Telecommunica- and Dr Win Ko Ko Thein (aka) Thakka duties at the University of Medicine rangements are being made to take tion Law Section 33(a) at Pattar police Moe Nyo, and the people can report to (1), under Penal Code section 505-a action against him under high treason. station in Pobbathiri on 3 February the nearest police stations in Nay Pyi for committing incitement to his col- Moreover, Deputy Director for the 2021 in addition to the Penal Code Sec- Taw, regions and states by contact- leagues and fellows for CDM on the Department of Human Resources for tion 505-a for committing incitements ing the announced phone numbers, social network at Latha Myoma police Health of the Ministry of Health and for CDM movement at No(1) Myoma and action will be taken against those station on 2 March 2021. Sports Dr Win Ko Ko Thein (aka) Thak- police station in Zabuthiri township on keep the suspects in accordance with He intentionally cooperates with ka Moe Nyo posted news that affect 17 February 2021. the law, according to the statement of the organizations formed by CRPH, the security and the rule of law of the The officials are conducting in- Myanmar Police Force. —MNA

Ex.Union Minister for Religious Announcement Affairs and Culture charged with corruption to health workers THE Anti-Corruption Commis- with the awarding of titles to tion Law since the corruption The medical expert U Zaw Wai Soe, who served duties sion (ACC) has formed an inves- individuals by the state during has been investigated. at the University of Medicine (1), colludes with the “Com- tigation team into a complaint his tenure as Union Minister. Similarly, some people who mittee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH)” formed to take action against former According to a statement served at the state and national by the unofficial Hluttaw MPs committing high treason, and Union Minister for Religious from the Anti-Corruption Com- levels have also been found to he also conducts various incitements to health workers to Affairs and Culture Thura U mission, a case has been filed be corrupt, and action is being join with him. Aung Ko for accepting mon- against Thura U Aung Ko under taken in accordance with the Regarding the crimes committed by U Zaw Wai Soe, ey and property in connection Section 55 of the Anti-Corrup- Anti-Corruption Law.—MNA the Ministry of Home Affairs has opened files and further action will be taken against him for committing high treason. Therefore, the health workers should not support him, and 09 251 022 355 if they make such activity they will face legal action. Advertise with us Call 09 974 424 848 Ministry of Health and Sports 8 MARCH 2021 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

MNM MNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNNMNM Myanmar’s traditional martial art

MNM THE State Administration Council has adopted five future programmes. Production must be boosted to improve the eco- MNM nomic sector. The region, state, district and township councils must encourage regional production. Agriculture can be less affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, and it is a business that earns money easily. So, local farmers need to be encouraged to work hard on agricultural undertakings. Political, social and economic objectives have also been adopted. The social objec- MNM MNM tives include an objective such as enhancement of health, fitness and education standards of the entire nation. To contribute towards public health, nationwide outdoors sports and games must be held again. Myanmar’s traditional martial art should be among national sports. It is a kind of self-defence sport without the need for spare part equipment in training. Therefore,

NN traditional sports should also be encouraged. NN

(Excerpt from the speech to the meeting of the State Administration Council made by

N the Republic of the Union of Myanmar State Administration Council Chairman N Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on 2 March 2021) N N N N N N

MNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNN Hotels & Tourism Ministry takes steps to re-open hotels in PyinOoLwin

UNION MINISTER for Hotels Health and Sports when the and Tourism U Maung Maung hotels reopened. Ohn has called on hospitality The Union Minister has associations and businesses also stressed the need to ex- to cooperate with the ministry plore new destinations and to with full trust and understand- upgrade the existing ones. ing as the ministry is planning As a multiplier effect, the to speed up the recovery of impacts from the tourism sec- hotels and tourism sector. tor this fall has hit other relat- He made the remark at ed sectors such as restaurants, the coordination meeting with tourist guides, transportation personnel from the hospitality and shops. sector in PyinOoLwin, Manda- The participants of the lay Region, on 6 March. meeting reported on arrange- In his remarks, the Union ments for reopening of hotels, Minister said the meeting was for attracting visitors and dis- a part of his tour of the Manda- covering new destinations. lay Region to speed up efforts The participants of the for recovery of the hospitality meeting reported on arrange- sector which needs to be rem- ments for reopening of hotels, edied urgently. for attracting visitors and dis- Union Minister U Maung Maung Ohn holds the meeting with representatives from hotel and tourism sector in He also stressed the im- covering new destinations. PyinOoLwin. PHOTO: MNA portance of enforcing the Following the meeting, the and butterflies in the Kandaw- tion, the Union Minister in- COVID-19 health guidelines health guidelines and rules Union Minister visited the mu- gyi National Botanical Garden. spected the Hotel PyinOoLwin soon. — MNA released by the Ministry of seums housing fossils, orchids During his tour of inspec- which will open in line with the

Union Attorney General attends 14th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice THE Myanmar delega- video conferencing. ment and multi-pronged tion led by Union Attor- The convention was approach, efforts to im- ney General Dr Thida Oo attended by UN member prove the rule of law and and the Ministry of Home states, observers, inter- cooperation between Affairs attended the 14th national organizations, member states and tech- United Nations Congress non-governmental or- nical assistance in trans- on Crime Prevention and ganizations and experts national cases such as Criminal Justice held at and discussed challeng- human trafficking and the Kyoto International es in criminal justice for drug control and violent Convention Center via socio-economic develop- attack.—MNA 8 MARCH 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 5 Effective rule of law to be enforced for benefit of the State, people

FROM PAGE-1 Myingyan, Yamethin and NyaungU townships in Mandalay Region; Magway and Yenangyoung townships in ; Pathein and Mawlamyinegyun townships in Ayeyawady Region; Myeik and Pulaw townships in Taninthayi Region; Loikaw township in Kayah State; Ye township in Mon State and Taunggyi and Lashio townships in Shan State. As the previous government repealed some essential security laws to undermine national security for various purposes under the human rights reason, the amendments of the fourth Ward or Village Tract Administration Law, which is needed today, was issued in 2021 on 13 February by the State Administration Council Law No. (3/2021). Therefore, security forces will effectively carry out inspection in wards and villages in accordance with the amended laws to find those who are hiding and are being prosecuted for their anti-state activities and those who need to be searched and maintained for national security.—MNA

Protests turned into riots in parts of Myanmar. 8 MARCH 2021 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Announcement on illegal arrest, torture, damaging human integrity, threats against civil servants, retirees, people

1. It is found that, rioted protestors, lice force members and some people of service personal deserve to be charged nication law, and can be sentenced up to without following the law, orders and police informers and military informers under Section 332, 333 and 342 of the Pe- 30 years in prison. rules released by the State attacked, are and detained, threatened and beat, and nal Code; tattooing on face and hurting 3. Hence, those civil servants who carrying out anarchic activities such as also shaved their hair and eyebrows, and deserve to be charged under Section 325 are on duty and their families are urged detaining and beating some members tattooed their faces for lifelong to cause and 326 of the Penal Code; shaving hair to contact and inform the following po- of the Myanmar Police Force who are to feel ashamed lifelong. and eyebrows to cause to feel ashamed lice stations if they assaulted with or are on duty for security. Similarly, they have 2. Prohibiting and threatening the deserve under Section 352, 354 and 500 threatened with the above activities. If threatened and put pressure on the civil civil service personal not to do their duty of the Penal Code, and threatening and they inform the police stations in their re- service personnel and their relatives to deserve to be charged under the Sec- putting pressure on civil servants to join spective regions, the police stations con- join the CDM movement, accused the tion 124-d, 186, 189 and 353 of the Penal CDM deserve under Section 124-d, 505 9a) cerned will take effective actions against retired Tatmadaw men and retired po- Code. Detaining and beating the civil and 506 and Section 66 9d) of the commu- the abusers in accordance with the law.

1. Nay Pyi Taw Police Force District Police Force 09 261 017 238, 09 261 017 040, 09 261 017 288 Ottarathiri District Police Force 067 550 191, 067 550 192, 067 550 041 District Police Force 09 261 017 548, 09 261 017 317, 09 261 017 257 Dekkhinathiri District Police Force 067 550 193, 067 550 388, 067 550 042 District Police Force 09 425 485 818, 09 425 485 813,09 425 485 834 2. Kachin State 10. Mandalay Region Myitkyina District Police Force 09 880 825 694, 09 880 825 695, 09 880 825 696 Mandalay District Police Force 09 973 715 438, 09 889 846 464, 09 889 858 788 Bhamo District Police Force 09 880 825 700, 09 880 825 701, 09 880 825 702 PyinOoLwin District Police Force 09 777 847 278, 09 794 195 683, 09 967 629 828 Mohnyin District Police Force 09 880 825 697, 09 880 825 698, 09 880 825 699 Myingyan District Police Force 09 400 103 369, 09 400 103 374, 09 400 104 933 Putao District Police Force 09 880 825 675, 09 880 825 676, 09 880 825 677 Meiktila District Police Force 09 757 182 238, 09 400 004 611, 09 400 000 024 3. Kayah State Yamethin District Police Force 09 400 3699, 09 400 2899, 09 400 002800 Loikaw District Police Force 09 264 290 312, 09 264 903 347, 09 264 290 342 Kyaukse District Police Force 09 881 114 112, 09 794 208 960, 09 792 444 892 Bawlake District Police Force 09 264 290 217, 09 264 290 266, 09 264 290 268 NyaungU District Police Force 09 400 103 328, 09 400 103 348, 09 400 103 386 4. Kayin State 11. Mon State Hpa-an District Police Force 09 448 125 301, 09 880 474 883, 09 883 299 682 Mawlamyine District Police Force 09 756 253 892, 09 684 738 395, 09 6820 787 882 Kawkareik District Police Force 09 260 532 203, 09 664 946 519, 09 774 383 759 Thaton District Police Force 09 423 332 744, 09 423 332 745, 09 423 332 746 Myawady District Police Force 09 422 689 899, 09 664 857 785, 09 740 847 950 12. Rakhine State Papun District Police Force 09 428 212 313, 09 692 955 557, 09 882 917 596 Sittway District Police Force 09 686 294 525, 09 689 318 427, 09 688 900 787 5. Chin State MraukU District Police Force 09 699 508 884, 09 6701 005 671, 09 683 972 093 Mindat District Police Force 09 448 125 301, 09 880 474 883, 09 883 299 682 Maungtaw District Police Force 09 662 441 336, 09 690 875 480, 09 694 359 402 Matupi District Police Force 09 449 615 501, 09 449 615 618, 09 422 911 427 Kyaukpyu District Police Force 09 423 239 966, 09 423 239 967, 09 423 239 968 Falam District Police Force 09 422 689 899, 09 427 985 091, 09 426 419 992 Thandwe District Police Force 09 678 443 713, 09 672 937 348, 09 969 179 661 Haka District Police Force 09 443 667 626, 09 443 408 100, 09 258 745 928 13. Yangon Region 6. Sagaing Region Eastern District Police Force 09 426 182 966, 09 426 183 227, 09 426 183 245 Sagaing District Police Force 09 680 151 099, 09 680 745 899, 09 680 374 974 Western District Police Force 09 426 183 228, 09 426 183 339, 09 426 183 293 Shwebo District Police Force 09 258 466 668, 09 430 344 463, 09 793 177 931 Southern District Police Force 09 426 183 193, 09 426 183 237, 09 426 183 238 Kanbalu District Police Force 09 448 50328, 09 978 830 256, 09 759 698 783 Northern District Police Force 09 426 183 277, 09 426 183. 282, 09 426 183 264 Monywa District Police Force 09 260 093 200, 09 230 0942, 09 402 547 139 14. Shan State Yinmabin District Police Force 09 262 560 743, 071 73131, 071 73133 Lashio District Police Force 09 346 112 8550, 09 346 112 8510, 09 346 113 2710 Katha District Police Force 075 251 014, 09 259 851 581, 09 775 745 369 Kyaukme District Police Force 09 346 112 8593, 09 346 112 8569, 09 346 113 2645 Kalay District Police Force 09 420 720 535, 09 970 460 258, 09 686 804 901 Taunggyi District Police Force 09 346 113 2777, 09 346 112 8999, 09 346 112 8684 Khamti District Police Force 073 248 100, 09 120 741 198, 09 262 690 123 Langkho District Police Force 09 346 112 8668, 09 346 113 2603, 09 346 113 2595 Mawlaik District Police Force 09 519 0481, 09 421 599 995, 09 422 465 783 Loilem District Police Force 09 346 113 2744, 09 346 113 2819, 09 346 112 8924 Tamu District Police Force 073 40277, 09 974 832 183, 09 755 624 429 Kengtung District Police Force 09 346 113 2587, 09 346 113 2579, 09 346 112 8643 7. Taninthayi Region Tachilek District Police Force 09 346 113 2801, 09 346 113 2785, 09 346 112 8965 Dawei District Police Force 09 251 138 577, 09 447 920 273, 09 669 905 281 Monghsat District Police Force 09 346 112 8940, 09 346 113 2728, 09 346 113 2504 Myeik District Police Force 09 256 445 424, 09 896 999 684, 09 679 496 631 Muse District Police Force 09 346 113 3072, 09 346 113 2967, 09 346 112 8742 Kawthoung District Police Force 09 895 912 169, 09 668 888 199, 09 253 583 509 Hopan District Police Force 09 346 113 2959, 09 346 113 3023, 09 346 113 2975 8. Bago Region Momeik District Police Force 09 346 113 2942, 09 346 113 3155, 09 346 112 8841 Bago District Police Force 09 420 175 016, 09 447 282 774, 09 794 861 506 15. Ayeyawady Region Toungoo District Police Force 09 250 059 520, 09 254 033 393, 09 969 773 907 Pathein District Police Force 09 420 098 306, 09 685 194 866, 09 451 236 070 Pyay District Police Force 09 423 664 294, 09 423 684 860, 09 425 551 736 Hinthada District Police Force 09 421 713 344, 09 447 374 150, 09 959 591 097 Thayawady District Police Force 09 430 81170, 09 430 71869, 09 254 290 385 Myaungmya District Police Force 09 682 055 975, 09 264 836 809, 09 459 293 345 9. Magway Region Labutta District Police Force 09 950 977 176, 09 456 699 968, 09 403 722 601 Police Force 09 425 485 822, 09 261 017 175, 09 261 017 116 Maubin District Police Force 09 791 190 519, 09 688 624 135, 09 450 183 526 District Police Force 09 261 017 445, 09 261 017 425, 09 261 017 105 Pyapon District Police Force 09 779 929 629, 09 400 021 386, 09 666 974 212 8 MARCH 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 7 Manufacturing exports plunge to $2.9 bln as of 19 Feb

EXPORTS of finished industrial sands of workers unemployed. goods drastically fell to US$2.9 Sixty-four factories have been billion between 1 October and 19 permanently closed down dur- February in the current financial ing the pandemic, compensating year 2020-2021, a severe drop of about 25,000 workers. The data $977 million compared with the does not include those factories corresponding period of the pre- that have not resolved worker vious FY, according to the Minis- payments, the Ministry of La- try of Commerce. bour, Immigration and Population As per figures provided by stated. the ministry, the exports of fin- The labour-intensive enter- ished industrial goods totalled prises are badly battered by the $3.88 billion during the same pe- coronavirus impacts, the Directo- riod in the 2019-2020FY. rate of Investment and Company Myanmar’s manufacturing Administration stated. sector is largely concentrated in Under the EU Myan Ku garment and textiles produced Fund, we have now distributed on the Cutting, Making, and Pack- K5.2 billion in support across ing basis, and it contributes to 67,810 payments to unemployed the country’s GDP to a certain garment factory workers as of extent. 12 October 2020. Workers in all Myanmar garment industry is transforming CMP into FoB system. PHOTO: GNLM/FILE Myanmar’s garment export the states and regions of Myan- dropped by over 25 per cent as of mar have received this financial trade from Western countries. nancial year2019-2020, accord- riod (from April to September). It the first quarter of the current FY assistance. Yet, the current political situa- ing to data from the Ministry of tremendously grew to $4.6 billion compared with a year-ago period Next, foreign direct invest- tions in the country are likely to Commerce. in the 2018-2019FY, according to on the back of a slump in demand ments flow into many types of aggravate the garment industry,” Although the sector is strug- the Commerce Ministry. by the European Union market, businesses including garment traders stressed. gling owing to the cancellation Since an outbreak like COV- the Ministry of Commerce stated. enterprises, the Myanmar Invest- Myanmar’s garment fac- of the order from the European ID-19 might happen in the future Myanmar’s garment indus- ment Commission stated. tories operate under the CMP countries and suspension of the it is necessary to prepare for a try has been facing challenges Of the investment proposals, system, and those engaged in this trade by western countries amid sufficient supply of raw materials. such as raw material supply dis- the manufacturing and labour-in- industry are striving to transform the pandemic, export values rose The public and private sectors ruption and cancellation of orders tensive businesses are prioritized CMP into the free-on-board (FoB) in the previous FY (1 Oct 2019- will cooperate in setting up the amid the pandemic. Additionally, by the commission. Myanmar system. As the factories cannot 30 Sep 2020). The export value supply chain on our own sources, the current political conditions mainly exports CMP garments enter into a contract for FoB, Own of CMP garments was only $850 including weaving, knitting, dye- would drag down the sector, a to markets in Japan and Europe, Design Manufacturing (ODM) million in the 2015-2016 FY, but ing, and sewing factories. market observer shared his opin- along with the Republic of Korea, and Own Business Manufactur- it has tripled over the past two The MGMA has more than ion. At present, over 100 CMP China, and the US. ing (OBM), the income is limited, FYs. In the 2016-2017FY, about $2 500 members, and garment facto- garment factories temporarily “The garment sector is according to the MGMA. billion was earned from exports ries in Myanmar, employing more shut down the reason for the lack among the prioritized sectors Exports of garments man- of CMP garments. The figure than 400,000 workers. Investors of raw materials and a slump in driving up exports. The CMP gar- ufactured under the cut-make- increased to an estimated $2.5 prefer to invest in countries with demand due to the coronavirus ment industry has emerged as a pack (CMP) system were valued billion in the 2017-2018FY and $2.2 inexpensive labour, such as My- negative impacts, leaving thou- promising one, with preferential at US$4.798 billion in the last fi- billion in the 2018 mini-budget pe- anmar. — KK/GNLM India issues 400,000 tonnes of quota MOC grants temporary on black beans for next FY tariff exemption for export, import items INDIA has notified the annual in early February, Bayintnaung equally granted for India’s com- quota of black beans (400,000 Commodity depot’s statistics panies. At present, about 50,000 tonnes) imports for its financial showed. tonnes of black beans are stuck THE Trade Department un- cent withholding tax on ex- year 2021-2022 which will start On 22 May 2020, India rap- in the ports. der the Ministry of Commerce ports and imports will be ex- on 1 April, traders said. idly changed the import period Since 2017, India has been notified on 3 March that ex- empted until March-end 2021, India will grant the licence of black bean (400,000 tonnes) setting import quota on beans porters and importers do not owing to the difficulties to pay to their companies later. Howev- to three months by August-end including black bean and pigeon require to seek licences for 37 for tax amid the closure of pri- er, the exports of black bean will 2020 from the earlier set dead- peas. Therefore, the growers HS code lines for exports and vate banks. take time during the meantime, line of March 2021, prompting face difficulties to export their 72 lines for imports between Moreover, international said an official from Myanmar Myanmar’s bean body to call for beans to the India market. 8 March and 9 April 2021 to trade transactions also can- Pulses, Beans and Sesame an extension of the deadline, as Myanmar has to export facilitate the trade. not be done in the meantime. Seeds Merchants Association. per its official notice. black bean and pigeon peas Export items with licence However, tax cut and li- At present, the domestic Although the bean body under a quota system and lim- exemption include onion, gar- cence exemption will not tack- bean market is positively related asked to extend the August-end it period. Consequently, there lic, rice, broken rice, raw sugar, le the trade slowdown amid the to the law of supply and demand. deadline, India still has not re- is no guarantee that we could refined sugar, natural rubber current political conditions, an The black bean price depends sponded to the request. My- get the prevailing market price and cotton, while the exemp- exporter shared his opinion. on the buyers and sellers. There anmar exported only 100,000 next year, the market observers tion covers the following im- Regardless of maritime is no official set price, the trad- tonnes of black beans then, the shared their opinions. port goods; sliced fish (salmon trade disruption, border trade ers stressed. The black bean is association stated. Neverthe- Following the uncertainty and tuna), flour, soybean seed, with China and Thailand re- priced around K27,000 per bas- less, India issued a notification in markets of black bean and palm oil, food commodity, ce- mained strong. Withhold- ket in other cities than Yangon on 1 October 2020 to purchase pigeon peas, the association ment, gasoline, diesel, phar- ing tax exemption will help and Mandalay in March 2021. 150,000 tonnes of black beans suggested, in October-end, that maceuticals, fertilizer and smooth border trade busi- The black bean was worth instead, and the import deadline the growers cultivate black-eyed lubricant. nesses, a trader from Muse K967,500-11.57 million per tonne is March 2021. The licence is bean more. — GNLM Additionally, a two per said. — HH/GNLM 8 MARCH 2021 8 MARCH 2021 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL/ ARTICLE 9 Be careful Kyoto Crime Congress opens with declaration to tackle growing Objectives of 76th Anniversary Armed hazard of UV crime threats, promote inclusive COVID-19 recovery Forces Day Held in an innovative hybrid format amid COVID-19 restrictions, the 14th UN Congress on crimi- FOR the Tatmadaw to join hands with the entire nation to rays in summer safeguard democracy, which is the aspiration of all the nation- nal justice opened on Sunday in Kyoto with calls for renewing global cooperation against crime to alities of the country, from deviating from its path, in accord achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and recover from the pandemic. with the basic principles of the Constitution, while observing months Our Three Main National Causes, which is the national policy; Crime prevention, criminal inal justice.” tional policies and professional To protect the people from all dangers including natural justice and the rule of law In his pre-recorded remarks, practices. disasters at any time and in any situation and to provide all- ith daytime temperatures increasing, the UV index level “have a key role in renewing Mr. Akram said: “There is a com- The Kyoto Congress was round assistance for ensuring social security of the people; will also be rising day by day. the social contract between states pelling case for enhanced inter- adapted to adhere to strict health To restore eternal peace based on NCA, without deviat- W Remember, summer in Myanmar, which lasts from and their populations,” UN Sec- national action to combat and dis- and safety standards while ena- March to May, is now entering its hottest weeks. retary-General António Guterres mantle networks and platforms bling high-level and diverse par- ing from Our Three Main National Causes, as the cessation Most parts of Myanmar usually see summertime UV readings said in his address, delivered live that perpetrate these crimes and ticipation, with a limited in-per- of armed conflicts is the principal requirement in realizing that reach dangerous levels in March, April and May. from New York. undermine progress towards 2030 son component and most of the democracy; March, April and May are the hottest months in Myanmar. Highlighting the importance Agenda.” 5,600 participants joining virtually To build a strong and compact Standard Army, which has During this time, the country experiences a high ultraviolet (UV) of the 14th UN Congress on Crime As such, he hoped the Kyoto through a new, dedicated event index and unfavorable weather conditions for a period of three Prevention and Criminal Justice Congress could prioritize certain platform. the combat prowess and combat power, to effectively safeguard months, until the rainy season in mid-June. in tackling challenges arising key issues: the bleeding of the New chapter in global coop- the State peace and stability and sovereignty. UV indexes between 10 from the global pandemic, the resources of developing countries eration and 11 can be harmful and UN chief said the forum’s agenda through illicit financial flows; envi- UNODC Executive Director pose health risks. A UV In- this year targets the responses ronmental crimes and ever-grow- Waly commended the efforts of March, April and May dex reading between 8 to 10 needed to strengthen crime pre- ing illegal trade in wildlife; chang- Congress participants to “write means there is a very high vention and criminal justice in the es in labour and migration laws the next chapter in global coop- are the hottest months risk of harm from unpro- current crisis. to cut demand for the services of eration for the advancement of tected sun exposure. Take These included comprehen- human traffickers; and effective crime prevention and criminal extra precautions because sive crime prevention strategies Ghada Waly (centre), Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) arrives at the action against falsified and fake justice, towards more peaceful in Myanmar. During unprotected skin and eyes to underpin social and economic 14th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. PHOTO: UN medical products, such as COV- and inclusive societies”. Myanmar Daily Weather Report will be damaged and can development; integrated respons- ID-19 vaccines. “As our world suffers in this (Issued at 7:00 pm Sunday 7 March 2021) this time, the country burn quickly. es to shore up criminal justice cieties for generations,” he said. order. mistake. We will not achieve the Crime Congress 101 prolonged crisis, we are united in BAY INFERENCE: Weather is partly cloudy to cloudy over Experts suggest liberal systems, and revitalized interna- Japanese Prime Minister The Congress opening also targets of the 2030 Agenda for Organized with the support of the urgency to protect people and the Southeast Bay and a few cloud over the Andaman Sea and experiences a high use of sunscreen, sunglasses tional cooperation and technical Yoshihide Suga said that a “safe featured statements from Her Sustainable Development if we do UNODC, the Crime Congress rep- leave no one behind. We are in a elsewhere over the Bay of Bengal. and protective clothing. Peo- assistance to prevent and address and secure” society is a precon- Imperial Highness Princess not take action on the rule of law, resents the world’s largest gath- race against time, as organized FORECAST VALID UNTIL AFTERNOON OF THE 8 March ple should also avoid direct all forms of crime. dition for achieving social and Takamado, Justice Minister Yoko crime prevention and criminal ering of governments, interna- crime has spared no efforts in 2021: Rain or thundershowers will be isolated in Upper Sagaing ultraviolet (UV) index sunlight between 10 a.m. and Crime and the coronavirus economic recovery. Kamikawa and Prosecutor-Gen- justice.” tional and regional organizations, taking advantage of the crisis, Region and Kachin State. Degree of certainty is (80%). Weather 4 p.m. by seeking shade and Mr. Guterres stressed that “The international commu- eral Makoto Hayashi, as well as The track to 2030 is already civil society, experts and scholars from selling falsified vaccines, to and unfavorable wearing headwear and long- the disruption caused by ongo- nity need to work together to from the President of the UN Gen- more difficult as the world con- focusing on crime prevention and exploiting those who have lost will be partly cloudy in Taninthayi Region and Northern Shan, sleeved clothing at all times. ing coronavirus pandemic was strengthen efforts in crime pre- eral Assembly Volkan Bozkir, the tends with the socio-economic criminal justice. their livelihoods, and diverting Chin, Kayin and Mon states and generally fair in the remaining weather conditions We would like to urge presenting criminals with new vention and ensure a criminal President of the Economic and consequences of the COVID-19 The Congresses have been stimulus funds,” she said. regions and states. the people to pay heed to opportunities to exploit the mar- justice system that is fully func- Social Council (ECOSOC), Munir pandemic, he explained, adding: held every five years since 1955 For his part, Mr. Hayashi, STATE OF THE SEA: Seas will be moderate in Myanmar the advice of experts to use ginalized and at risk. tional even amidst the COVID-19 Akram and the Executive Direc- “We cannot allow crime, to de- in different parts of the world, the Prosecutor-General of Ja- waters. Wave height will be about (4-7) feet off and along My- sunblock and apply it every “We face profound choices. crisis,” he stressed, adding that tor of the UN Office on Drugs rail us further. In this Decade of dealing with a vast array of top- pan, also stressed that in order for a period of three anmar Coasts. four hours. Recovery from the COVID-19 pan- Japan valued multilateralism and and Crime (UNODC), Ghada Action, we need to improve gov- ics. They have made considerable to be able to meet the SDGs, it is OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Likelihood of months, until the People are also urged demic presents an opportunity to was determined to demonstrate Waly. ernance, strengthen the rule of impact in the field of crime pre- important that the societies are to avoid working in the sun. address the grave injustices and its strong leadership in building Mr. Bozkir, in a pre-record- law, and promote effective and vention and criminal justice and stable and at peace. isolated light rain or thundershowers in Upper Sagaing, and Experts urge residents to inequalities that have plagued so- a post-COVID-19 international ed statement, said: “Make no accountable institutions of crim- influenced national and interna- SOURCE: AFP Taninthayi regions and Kachin State. rainy season in remember that clothing and FORECAST FOR NAY PYI TAW AND NEIGHBOURING AREA cover is essential to shade FOR 8 March 2021: Generally fair weather. mid-June. yourself from the sun. FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING AREA Experts say “thanaka”, FOR 8 March 2021: Generally fair weather. the ancient traditional cos- Global players brainstorm to boost Covid vaccine output metic paste made from the FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING AREA bark of the “thanaka” tree can also be used, as it can act as a Global players are gathering online from Monday to brainstorm ways to rapidly boost vaccine pro- FOR 8 March 2021: Generally fair weather. barrier from the sun, absorb oil and cool the skin. The country sees an increase in sun-related skin conditions duction and fight a still-virulent coronavirus that has hobbled the world for 14 months. and other heat-related health problems in the summer as tem- peratures rise. iving impetus to the meet- arm the Coalition for Epidemic chief scientist Soumya Swamina- have been disrupted by the pan- and public opinion has helped push Tech and Curevac vaccine, while At high levels, UV radiation can damage the skin and eyes ing is a warning from the Preparedness Innovations as well than told a news conference on Friday. demic, Swaminathan said. the pharma groups, who usually Germany's Bayer is also set to over time. Worldwide, some 12 to 15 million people become blind GGeneva-based World as the WHO. The pharmaceutical industry "So the summit is really fo- jockey for a competitive advan- help Curevac. annually from cataracts, of which up to 20 per cent may be caused Health Organization (WHO) that Government delegates, sci- aims to produce 10 billion Covid-19 cusing on that upstream area, the tage, into deals to produce more Such deals are "very wel- or exacerbated by exposure to the sun, according to the WHO. the pandemic will not end unless entists and representatives of the vaccine doses this year, which is gaps, how they can be filled and for vaccine doses. come", Swaminathan said. People are urged not to forget that UV levels of 3 or above can poor countries can keep up with pharmaceutical giants as well as double the 2019 manufacturing solutions to be found." With its own vaccine devel- "We would like to see more of damage your skin, even if you do not become burnt. accelerating mass vaccination smaller drug makers from devel- capacity for all kinds of vaccines. Such interventions "can make opment lagging, France's Sanofi this happening and in more parts Please pay attention to our advice and wear proper hats, long campaigns in rich nations. oping countries will also participate. Manufacturing these jabs re- a difference in the short term" even will produce both the Pfizer-BioN- of the world. sleeves and use sunscreen, and stay in the shade at those times Meeting online Monday and The aim is "to shine the light quires not just an unprecedented as WHO and others are already Tech and the Johnson & Johnson "We need to explore the fill- when UV ratings are high. Tuesday will be partners of the on the gaps that we have currently quantity of ingredients, but also eyeing the longer-term course of versions. and-finish capacity in Asia, in Af- Covax vaccine distribution in- in the supply chain, of reagents, of items such as glass for the vials the pandemic, she added. Merck will also turn out the rica and Latin America and use itiative, led by the Gavi vaccine raw material, of products that you and plastic for their caps -- at a Setting rivalries aside J&J shots, Switzerland's Novartis those facilities to increase supply." alliance and backed by research need to make vaccines", WHO's time when global supply chains Pressure from governments will make doses of the Pfizer-BioN- SOURCE: AFP 8 MARCH 2021 10 ARTICLE THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

I don’t involve in CDM for the long-term benefits of the family By Ko Myitta (Nay Pyi Taw)

“EMPLOYEES who involved cratic system but against it. in Civil Disobedience Move- What if those who have been ment (CDM)are being sup- insulted file the lawsuit for the “I would like to compare the CDM ported with the money in en- truth? velopes. Those who do not do Although it is not uncom- movement with the 1988 uprising. The CDM are also being provided mon for extremists to be in- with rice and oil. We have seen volved in the CDM with bad current CDM movement is not as severe a lot of persuasive telling to and stupid ideas, I believe the provide monthly assistance genuine public servants will as it was in 1988 and the other side doesn’t but the sponsors are unknown. not involve in it just like the When asked, CDM staff have story of two parrots that we to report their names to the have learnt at schools. suppress as it used to be. But if lawlessness addresses shown on Facebook “Therefore, I don’t want through messenger.” people to post anything that and violence are committed, the rule of “This act is due to the mis- violates the rights of others conception that the State will on social media. I don’t want law and the peace and stability of the stop its mechanism by doing them to imitate the actions of so. I would like to ask if this people who do not have a vi- country must be taken into account. kind of supporting from behind sion for the future,” said Ma is following the existing laws. Moh Moh (not the real name), Nevertheless, I want peace as a Facebook user. soon as possible. I am against There are also retired civil say this is because I am now and also I do not want them to the CDM movement,” said a the CDM and I don’t involve service personnel who want 61 years old and I have expe- join the CDM, after reviewing seller with a tricycle. in this movement for the long- those who participate in the rienced the 1988 uprising and past occurrences. I want peace “My wife is an employee. term benefits for the family. I current CDM activities to go I have learnt a lot from the for all and I want them to go to She is not willing to involve in go to work,” said Ko Tun Tun to work peacefully, as opposed various scenes of the incident,” work as usual,” he said. the CDM and I don’t want to (not his real name), a Deputy in comparison with the lessons said a retired official from a Similarly, I want the CDM encourage her to do so, either Head-level official. learned from the 1988 uprising. ministry. staff to hear the voices of retail because we have many future I totally condemn the act “I would like to compare “My wife is an employee in sellers and staff living in the plans and we do not want to of social bullying against the the CDM movement with the Nay Pyi Taw. I drive the motor- Nay Pyi Taw staff housing who destroy them. Despite being staff who do not involve in the 1988 uprising. The current bike to get her to work. When I want a peaceful life. persuaded to participate in the CDM on social media and I CDM movement is not as was stopped and asked where “Selling and buying are CDM, we replied clearly that think they should not do that. severe as it was in 1988 and to go by some CDM staffs on not as easy as it used to be in we do not want to be involved People have the right to freely the other side doesn’t sup- the way, I politely explained times of peace. I do shopping in in it. disagree in democracy and I press as it used to be. But if that I am retired and my wife Bawgathiri market in Pyinma- We need to have aware- reject the act that insults the lawlessness and violence are worked currently. However, na early morning and sell them ness as we should not believe morals of others. It is seen that committed, the rule of law and they persuaded us to involve in around the staff housing. I am every statement lack con- CDM staff insult the staff who the peace and stability of the the CDM activities whether we worried until I returned home firmation. We need to have goes to work. We must com- country must be taken into are retired or currently work- because I am afraid there will more knowledge and we need mend the civil servants who account. I would like to say ing. I apologized that I couldn’t be persuasion to involve in the to deliberate which is right or do not involve in the CDM for to avoid harmful acts to those do that and I get her to work. CDM, on the other hand, I have wrong. As an employee, we their tolerance. These moves who don’t have the same belief Anyhow, we do not want people to work for a living. Due to the must think realistically wheth- do not accord with the demo- and incitements. The reason I to force others to join the CDM, COVID-19 crisis, which makes er we should involve in the it difficult to make a living, the CDM or not. I don’t support the CDM movement makes the CDM movement. I disagree sale more even difficult. with them,” said a resident in I totally condemn the act of social I usually arrived back Gangaw residence in Zabuthiri home in the afternoon in the Township, Nay Pyi Taw. bullying against the staff who do not past, but now I can be home We believe what we want only around 5:30 pm. I want to and we must also respect oth- involve in the CDM on social media and be back home peacefully like ers who have their own be- before. I don’t want to sell with liefs. We should think about worries. I want to get things our long-term development. I think they should not do that. People done fast when it comes to Therefore, we should express home or office work. We do our attitudes and beliefs have the right to freely disagree in not want the public services to peacefully in a democratic way become slow due to the CDM. without harming the morals democracy and I reject the act that insults We do not want to waste and interests of others and by our precious time as we have respecting the existing laws, the morals of others. to make time for our living. rules and regulations. Therefore, we do not want the CDM activities. I am against Translated. 8 MARCH 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE 11 Civil servants as civics say By Ma Thitsar

HE public duties between right and responsi- meant only the bility. If there is a right, there responsibilities of must be a responsibility. The T villagers or urban one who is unwilling to work dwellers in the past. Being an shall not eat rice and the one independent sovereign state, who is unwilling to serve The citizens should understand the public the duties of the people of the duties shall not get the the Republic of the Union of rights. Every citizen has the Myanmar become wider than rights to be government staff services although their nature is broad. before. They also have to do at every department regard- to achieve their receivable less of the poor or social sta- rights. tus. Even the poorest person Allegiance to the State, serving for the The more freedom the has a right to be the highest citizen has, the greater their rank official like the richest prosperity. There must be persons. public, abiding by the rule of law and chances for freedom and they The citizens have their have to rely on the country rights as well as duties and casting votes honestly are the signs of for chances. In other words, responsibilities. Public du- freedom stands with the state ties are also as important as in addition to the power and rights. The public duties are: understanding to the civil duties. judiciary of the state. Free- • abiding by the law and dom can only be achieved order through the law of the coun- • allegiance to the State try. Human beings need to be • paying tax honest and to follow the laws • proper use of votes and must sacrifice for the Efforts for sake of the They are as follows: and rules. The law doesn’t • learning and good deeds of people and na- country • serving the State du- go against freedom. Only the • participating in civil tion. When it comes to the The citizens should ties for living law protects freedom. services. duties, they must do with full understand the public ser- • serving the State du- People should take these of truths without any fears. vices although their nature ties with goodwill Equal rights civil services without delay. They must have allegiance is broad. Allegiance to the The government staff, Everyone is equal in the They should understand the to the State and follow the State, serving for the public, public officials and staff are face of the law. Everyone has duty is more important than law and order of the country. abiding by the rule of law and in the first category and the equal rights to access the responsibility. If the civil They must make efforts only casting votes honestly are volunteers are in the second chances provided by the law. servant fails to serve his re- for the country regarding the signs of understanding one. There is only one law for peo- sponsibility, it can affect only state security affairs. There to the civil duties. Serving If the government em- ple from all walks of life. Only a few people including him, are also some people who altruisms and paying taxes ployees and officials have then, there might be fairness but if the fails to do his duties, think the things or works are good things they are do- goodwill, they will be rec- in every case. Myanmar’s it will affect the entire people of people are not associat- ing for the country. The good ognized as real staff, and constitution also guarantees and country. ed with them and they are citizens think before they do be honoured by the people, all persons’ equal rights be- also not interested in these or speak out something. with dignity and pride. The fore the law. Therefore, all Efforts only for the coun- affairs. Such failures in serv- The secure of body, oral volunteers are also full of are living under the same one try ing duties of the public and and soul plays a key role for dignity for serving the State law and so all get fairness Every citizen should be country can make plenty of every citizen. The reckless duties without prioritizing according to the law. visionary, and have self-con- destructive elements. words or doings of a person for themselves. Therefore, Moreover, there is a link trol, interest in civil services, affect other people. They every citizen should perform should notice that such suitable State duties for the one-sided thoughts or doings prosperity of the country. are not acceptable in the de- The citizens have the mocracy era. The main duty right to perform in public Every citizen should be visionary, and of good civil service person- duties, legislative, executive nel is to abide by the existing and judiciary sectors of the laws and understand their government and it is a right have self-control, interest in civil services, duties and responsibilities. for them to grab the oppor- Two objectives tunities depending on their and must sacrifice for the good deeds of Every citizen must fol- qualifications in democratic low the laws and orders of nations. the country. Every citizen Therefore, the govern- people and nation. When it comes to the also has to respect the laws ment workers and volunteers of the country in addition to should perform their duties duties, they must do with full of truths directing other people to so for the country within the do. Moreover, another duty scope of stipulated laws and related to all citizens is ser- rules. without any fears. vice personnel duties. There are two major objectives for Translated. the service personnel field. 8 MARCH 2021 12 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Venerable Sayadaws receive COVID-19 vaccine

TATMADAW keeps launch- Presiding Sayadaws and other ing COVID-19 vaccination monks of State Pariyatti Sasa- programmes for elderly over na University in Aungmyeth- the age of 65, departmental azan were vaccinated against officials including Venerable COVID-19 by Tatmadaw med- Sayadaws in their respective ical teams yesterday. military command areas. Mandalay Region Admin- A total of 142 monks in- istration Council Chairman U cluding Maha Nayaka Sayad- Maung Ko and officials of Cen- aws of Masoe Yein monastery tral Command inspected the in Mahaaungmye of Mandalay vaccination programmes and Region, Professors, Depart- paid homage to Sayadaws.— ment Heads, Rector Sayadaws, MNA

A monk receives the vaccine against the COVID-19 coronavirus disease in Mahaaungmye Township, Mandalay Region.

Free Funeral Service Association (Yangon)’s chairman to face legal action for financing CDM Daw Myint Myint Khin Pe (a) (a) Daw Shwe Zi Gwat was not assistance to the container driv- Daw Shwe Zi Gwat, Finance Of- found in the search. ers and employees of the Myan- ficer of the Free Funeral Service After the scrutinization, it ma Railways for taking part in Association (Yangon) located was found that the association the CDM movement. on Bohmu Bha Htoo Road in received K613,394,350 (over A file has been opened U Dagon Myothit (North), Yangon K613 million) and US$20,670 Kyaw Thu at the Mayangon My- Region, has been charged under donated by 498 people and or- oma Police Station under Sec- the Section 505 (a) of the Penal ganizations at home and abroad tion 505 (a) of the Penal Code Code at the Mayangon Myoma from 10 February to 3 March for his main role in supporting Police Station for her activities for providing cash assistance to those who are joining for CDM in the Civil Disobedience Move- those who are joining the CDM. movement. Measures are be- ment. Besides, it was also found six ing taken to arrest U Kyaw Thu Following the case, the se- Fix Deposit Bank Accounts and his wife Daw Shwe Zi Gwat curity forces searched the office with K2000 million. With the about 2008 civil servants join- reached K285,630,000 (over K285 who are at large after misusing of the association on 3 March use of the donated cash, the ing CDM until 2nd March in million). cash assistance contributed by and seized some documents. association has provided from seven regions and states. The Besides, it is found that the the donors for the free funeral But, Daw Myint Myint Khin Pe K100,000 to K200,000 each to total cash provided to the CDM association has provided cash service association. —MNA

Those not willing to work with CRPH Village/ward reopen in Mandalay can contact administration offices and Magway regions

STATE Administration Council an- by mail and in person that they are FOR the proper implementation of villages and wards in states and regions, nounced on 5th March that those not interested in the CRPH. They also administrative mechanisms, Security the ward/village administrator are being who are taking part in CRPH and said they are not members of CRPH Forces and members of the township pressured and rioting in administration institutions formed by CRPH directly nor support CRPH. administration negotiated with the office, destroying the signboard of the or indirectly will face actions in ac- Those who do not want to work residents and elders of the community administration office, writing malicious cordance with the law as CRPH and with CRPH and its institutions are in Mayga Giri ward, Aungmyaythazan messages and hanging them in front of its institutions are committing high urged to contact the administration ward, Mintae Eekin ward, Thiri Marlar the office, locking the door by welding treason with the intention of damag- officers in regions and states con- (west) ward, Pyilone Chanthar ward in with iron rods in an anarchic manner ing the stability of the country. cerned. Aungmyaythazan Township in Mandalay by the unscrupulous persons. Now, Union ministers, deputy Those who have contacted the Region and Gwaykone ward in Myothit As a result, the residents do not ministers of the previous government officers are now living at peace with Township in Magway Region and opened have the protection of the law and as it and elected MPs of the 2020 General their families. the ward administration offices which is found that the village administration Election, physicians, civil servants The offices will provide assistance were closed due to the illegal activities, mechanism may malfunction, legal ac- and those who want to see stability of to those who will contact the admin- yesterday. tion was taken against those who incited the country has informed the admin- istration officers to ensure that they With the aim of undermining com- the riots and those involved in the riots, istration offices in regions and states live peacefully.—MNA munity peace and the rule of law in the at the request of the residents.—MNA

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TUNISIA’S state- owned firms are in The above Trademark is used in respect of "Computer application software for dire straits, facing a streaming media content via the internet; software for social networking; computer perfect storm of debt, software platforms for social networking; computer software to enable uploading, mismanagement, the downloading, accessing, posting, displaying, tagging, blogging, streaming, linking, coronavirus pandemic sharing; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for social and a decade of politi- networking; application software for social networking services via internet; cell phone cal instability that could straps; selfie sticks; headphones; wireless headphones; earphones; sunglasses; magnets; push some to bankrupt- magnets (Decorative -); mouse pads; wrist rests for use with computers." in Class 9; cy, experts say. "Clothing; Headgear; Footwear." in Class 25; "Advertising, marketing and promotional services through a social networking platform; artist management; management of Ten years since a sports people; market research; marketing studies; modelling for advertising or sales revolution that over- promotion; news clipping services; presentation of goods on communication media, for threw the nepotistic re- retail purposes; rental of advertising space; rental of advertising time on communication gime of Zine El Abidine media; sponsorship search; business networking through a social networking platform; Ben Ali, the sweeping online business services for connecting social network users with businesses; providing reforms economists online music subscription services." in Class 35; "Electronic transmission of data, say are needed to clean messages, graphics, images and information; peer-to-peer electronic transmission of up state finances have digital files among internet users; instant messaging services in connection with social yet to materialise. networking; providing access to a video sharing portal; streaming of electronic material The situation has via a global computer network; providing on-line chat rooms for social networking; pushed many of the information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid." in Class cash-strapped North 38; "Platform as a service [PaaS] featuring computer software platform for uploading, African country’s 110 streaming and gathering analytics; platform as a service [PaaS] featuring software state-owned firms to- platforms for transmission of digital content and messages; software as a service [SaaS] for social networking; providing a platform to allow users to stream files via website wards the edge. and mobile application; application service provider featuring application programming “Today we’re talk- interface [API] software for uploading, sharing, managing, and streaming digital files; ing not about reforms research in the field of social media; application service provider (ASP) featuring but about rescue pack- software to enable or facilitate the uploading, downloading, streaming, posting, ages,” Transport Min- displaying, blogging, linking, sharing or otherwise providing electronic media or ister Moez Chakchouk information over communication networks; providing temporary use of non- told journalists last downloadable software applications for social networking, creating a virtual community, week. and transmission of digital content; information, advisory and consultancy services Economist Hakim relating to all the aforesaid." in Class 42; and "Internet based social introduction and Ben Hammouda has networking; online social networking services accessible by means of downloadable urged the government mobile applications; licensing of technology and software; providing online computer to “declare an econom- databases in the fields of social networking; information, advisory and consultancy ic state of emergency”. services relating to all the aforesaid." in Class 45. Among the public Any fraudulent imitation or unauthorized use of the above Trademark or other firms edging towards infringements whatsoever thereto will be dealt with according to law. life support are nation- al carrier Tunisair and Daw Yee Mon Aung, (Advocate) a phosphate giant that For Stereo App Limited is one of Tunisia’s top c/o Baker & McKenzie Limited employers. Overstaff- Level 18, Unit 18-03, Sule Square, ing has left both with 221 Sule Pagoda Road, Kyauktada Township, eye-watering wage 09251022355 Yangon, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Call 09974424848 th bills. —AFP Dated: 8 March 2021

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Beauties in environs of eminent Bontalar waterfall

USTLE and bustle of famous waterfall. By Salai Van Rol Thang Bontalar waterfall taking a po- “Most of the visitors wonder around Translated by Than Tun Aung sition near Htisaung Village in the second step of the waterfall. After en- HMatupi of Matupi District in joying views and taking photos, they go Chin State starts alive with travellers as back. Some travellers don’t have practice open season has come now. Seven-step of climbing the rocks leading to the third Bontalar waterfall catches interest of local step. So, they don’t dare to go up and re- and foreign travellers on a yearly basis. turn,” said a local people. Generally, women and older persons Flocks of visitor throng into the wa- cannot continue their visit to the third step. terfall In fact, each step of the waterfall is very Bontalar waterfall possesses wonder- far and high. Hence, those who don’t have ful beauty of nature giving excitement to endurance for rough route are difficult to travellers. Although number of travellers reach the third step. declines in monsoon due to poor trans- port facility, the open season including Need to take care of visit without too cold season and summer is an opportune much joyfulness time for travellers on a daily basis. Those As Bontalar waterfall is rounded by ra- travellers comprise foreigners and various vines, all the travellers need to take care of kinds of ethnics from all over the country. their visits. They may face slip on the route As such, Bontalar waterfall is crowded because of high distance of steps. Some with picnickers in groups, photographers, visitors accidentally fell from the upper flocks of people, visits of departmental of- step. In crossing Bontalar creek to other ficials, tour guides, artistes to cover MTV bank for taking photos, stones underwater series and taking photos on pre-wedding are very slippery, so travellers should take ceremonies. Even those who are difficult more care in crossing the water. to meet again can gather each other at the waterfall. Natural beauties added to Bontalar waterfall Rare visitors reach third step of wa- Bontalar waterfall is flanked by natu- second step where the water from Bonta- terfall rally rocky beehives, medicinal plants, wa- lar and Reinsi Creek flows. If one goes up The majority of travellers can reach ter streaming between natural rocks and Reinsi Creek, one can see natural beauty the second step of Bontalar waterfall, some large rocks. A cricufix was built by youths of the drain. If one proceeds upstream of of whom can visit the third step of the from Htisaung Village in the centre of the the natural drain, one can see beauties of 8 MARCH 2021 8 MARCH 2021 14 TOURISM THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR TOURISM 15

ties with natural barrier of water flowing travellers pay visits to Bontalar waterfall their visits on the second step after taking from Reinsi Creek and large rocks. In fact, by car but others take a hired motorcycle photos and only a few travellers pay visit to such step is the last one of beauties without from Matupi or assistance of friends from around the waterfall. In fact, the waterfall any way beyond the waterfall. Matupi. Regularly, the route from Matupi has a grand background history. As such, to the waterfall is one and a half drive. travellers can ask traditions and history One and a half drive to Bontalar wa- Most of the travellers visit the waterfall of the waterfall from senior citizens re- terfall from Matupi within a day. siding around the waterfall and Htisaung Travellers from Matupi can take a Village as well as those from Matupi. If one motorcycle to the area beyond Htisaung Need to take adequate time for enjoy- continues observation along the route of

water streaming in Bontalar Creek, one can see more one-step waterfalls. Some local youths often reach there to do fishing and took photos on beautiful scenes.

Need to systematically litter at Bon- talar waterfall Water which flows down from Bonta- lar waterfall is drinking water for all local people. Hence, the water in Bontalar Creek needs to be clean. As people from various corners pay visits to Bontalar waterfall, they have to systematically dispose gar- bage there. A diver who reached the first step of the waterfall said: “The bed of waterfall is full of plastics, polythylene bags, pieces of broken bottles and other garbage.” Undisciplined disposing of garbage causes water pollution in Bontalar Creek, harming health of users as well as aqua animals. Pieces of broken bottles are the worst. Some youths bring bottles of beer. They break bottles of liquor without any reasons and other bottles systematical- ly stockpiled. Broken bottles may cause injuries to travellers. Some piles of gar- bage can be seen around the waterfall but youths of Htisaung Village set fire to the waterfall again. Some visitors and local Village passing Phanaing and Htisaung ing natural beauties around Bontalar the piles sometimes. Scattering of gar- youths can pay visits to the natural drain villages on their way to Bontalar water- Travellers should take a risk for visit- bage disturb happy minds of travellers. As easily but number of travellers going up to fall. Vehicles can reach Htisaung Village. ing the natural drain upstream of Reinsi such, every traveller bound for Bontalar Bontalar waterfall declines. It is because Hence, travellers need to use motorcy- Creek and beautiful flowing of water over waterfall needs to systematically dispose the route to the waterfall is full of difficul- cles or walking for remaining route. Some stone plaques. Most of the travellers stop garbage. 8 MARCH 2021 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 set to hold in December 2021

THE ASEAN Football Federa- concerns of the participating of 2018 version. The final round named the ASEAN Suzuki Cup semi-finals in 2004 and 2016 with tion (AFF) has decided to hold teams amidst the COVID-19 will be played by 10 teams. The in 2008. the highest achievement. the ASEAN Suzuki Cup in De- outbreak in the ASEAN region. five teams will be divided into The tournament has been The last time the Myanmar cember 2021, according to the Therefore, the tournament two groups. Two away matches held 12 times, with the Thai team team competed in the 2018 tour- football federation. will be held from 21 November will be played. winning five times and the Singa- nament was against Vietnam, The tournament is firstly to 2 December 2021, after the 31st The ASEAN Football Fed- pore team four times. Vietnam Malaysia and Cambodia. Team scheduled to run from 11 April Vietnam SEA Games. eration (AFC) has launched has won twice and Malaysia Myanmar dropped out of the to 8 May 2021, but has been post- The upcoming Suzuki Cup the tournament since 1996. The once. group stage with seven points poned again due to the health is planned to be held in the style ASEAN Suzuki Cup was re- Myanmar team reached the in the tourney. —GNLM

Westwood grabs Bay Hill Messi grabs two assists as Barcelona lead as DeChambeau, march on with victory at Osasuna Conners lurk

MIAMI - Britain’s Lee West- par 65 and stand on 11-under wood curled in a 28-foot clos- 205 after 54 holes at rain-sof- ing birdie putt after an eagle tened Bay Hill. at 16 to seize a one-stroke “I’m not surprised,” lead after Saturday’s third Westwood said. “I know I’m round of the Arnold Palmer still capable of playing well Invitational. when it matters. The 47-year-old English- “I haven’t lost any of my man made eight birdies and length and I haven’t lost any an eagle against three bo- of my enthusiasm to go and geys to shoot a seven-under work in the gym.”—AFP

Barcelona’s Ilaix Moriba celebrates scoring their second goal with Lionel Messi. PHOTO: AFP

PAMPLONA, Spain: Barcelona when 18-year-old midfielder Ilaix ico Madrid who have played 24 continued their rampant run of struck in the 83rd minute, pro- matches and host third-placed domestic form to beat Osasuna ducing a confident finish inside Real Madrid on Sunday. Osasuna 2-0 away from home on Saturday the post from outside the area to are 13th on 28. and move to within two points score his first goal for the club in “We just needed to keep on of La Liga leaders Atletico Ma- only his third league appearance. winning. It wasn’t our best per- drid, with Lionel Messi setting The victory followed Barca’s formance but we played well and up goals scored by Jordi Alba heroic second leg comeback win we deserved the win,” said Barca and teenager Ilaix Moriba. Messi over Sevilla to reach the Copa coach Ronald Koeman. helped Barca take the lead on the del Rey final on Wednesday and “We played with a lot of en- half-hour mark when he carved notched a 13th league win in 16 ergy. We were tired, but we put in open Osasuna’s defence with a games, while they are unbeaten a professional performance and superb cross-field ball to Alba, since losing at Cadiz on Dec. 5. scored two great goals. I’m very Britain’s Lee Westwood curled in a 28-foot closing birdie putt after an who controlled before blasting The Catalans stay second but happy, this is a very important eagle at 16 to seize a one-stroke lead after Saturday’s third round of into the roof of the net. moved on to 56 points after 26 run and I hope we stay on this the Arnold Palmer Invitational. PHOTO: AFP He then laid the ball off games, two points behind Atlet- path.”—AFP

Djokovic takes Federer’s world number one record, eyes Grand Slam history

NOVAK Djokovic will on Monday set a new I’m relieved,” said Djokovic after sweeping landmark of 311 weeks as world number one, to a ninth Australian Open last month which surpassing Roger Federer whose hold on a guaranteed his extended stay at the top. record-equalling 20 Grand Slam titles is now “Now, I’m going to be able to focus mainly firmly in the Serb’s sights. on the Grand Slams.” The 33-year-old Djokovic, already the win- Djokovic reclaimed the top ranking from ner of 18 majors, has time on his side with Nadal in February 2020 and finished as year- Federer turning 40 in August. end number one for the sixth time, tying the He is also a year younger than Rafael Nadal mark set by Pete Sampras. who also has 20 majors. He is currently in his fifth different spell On top of the world: Novak Djokovic. PHOTO: AFP “Now that I’ve become the historic No.1, atop the rankings. —AFP