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Vol. VII, No. 360, 15th Waning of Tabaung 1382 ME www.gnlm.com.mm Sunday, 11 April 2021 Three-Dimensional Naval Exercise-Sea Shield 2020 conducted with the participation of submarine of Tatmadaw (Navy), warships and helicopters held to enhance national defence capability

State Administration Council Chairman Commander-in Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing is giving strategic advice for the Sea Shield 2020 military firing practice drill onboard “Mottama” yesterday.

he Tatmadaw is conduct- military officers from the Office of ior General said priority should annihilating and to recount the the rules of engagement (ROE). ing Army, Navy and Air the Commander-in-Chief (Army, be given to hitting the targets important matters. Then, the Senior General ob- Tmilitary drills continuous- Navy and Air), Commander of precisely as it is a firing practice While the naval ships were served the firing of surface and ly to protect the sovereignty and South-West Command Maj-Gen drill. He stressed the need to take sailing to the target-practising aerial targets with big guns and territory of the country well and Aung Aung and officials, observed lessons, to collect comprehensive area before the start of the drills, a cannons and underwater targets to enhance its defence capabil- the military exercise. information in connection with foreign merchant vessel was spot- with torpedoes by ten warships, ity. Naval ships, including sub- First, the Senior General and the requirements and the drill, ted in the area. Naval ship (Motta- from the naval ship (Mottama). marine (Minye Thinkhathu) has party arrived onboard the naval to seriously take into account ma) asked the vessel details and The submarine (Minye been conducting the Three-Di- ship (Mottama) by helicopter to the task of blocking, preventing, to leave the area in accord with Thinkhathu), surface ships and mensional Naval Exercise-Sea inspect the ships of the Three-Di- helicopters of the Tatmadaw Shield 2020 involving strategic mensional Naval Exercise-Sea (Air) saluted the Senior Gen- aerial, surface and underwater Shield and was welcomed by Of- eral in Single Line Formation operations and firing since 2 April ficer Scheduling Exercise (OSE) while shouting the slogan “We this year in Myanmar territorial Rear-Admiral Htein Win, Naval ... the Sea Shield drill began in are safeguarding the Myanmar waters in the Bay of Bengal. Commander (Duty) Capt Tet seas” with full vigour. Chairman of the State Ad- Lwin Tun and senior military 2014 and the present is the sev- Speaking to the commander ministration Council Command- officers of the military drill. The (duty), officers and other ranks er-in-Chief of Defence Services commander-in-chief (Navy) re- enth time. Based on the previous of the drill onboard Mottama, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, ported on the purpose of the Sea the Senior General said the Sea accompanied by council mem- Shield 2020 which is in accord experience, the drill is being con- Shield drill began in 2014 and bers General Maung Maung with the guidance of the Senior the present is the seventh time. Kyaw, Lt-Gen Moe Myint Tun, General, and the Three-Dimen- ducted. Superficially, it is a routine Based on the previous experi- Joint Secretary Lt-Gen Ye Win sional Naval Exercise involving ence, the drill is being conducted. Oo, Union Minister for Plan- surface ships, submarine and hel- drill. In fact it is very important for Superficially, it is a routine drill. ning, Finance and Industry U icopters. The Naval Commander In fact it is very important for Win Shein, Commander-in-Chief (Duty) also reported on practical national defence. national defence. (Navy) Admiral Moe Aung, senior training. In response, the Sen- SEE PAGE-2 11 APRIL 2021 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Republic of the Union of Myanmar State Administration Council Nine Objectives

1. Political affairs sectors of the economy as well (a) Building of a Union based on democracy and federalism in practising genuine (b) Stability of market economy and inviting international investments to develop disciplined multiparty democracy in a full fairness manner the economy of entire ethnic people (B) Emphasizing of restoration of eternal peace for the entire nation in line with (c) Encouragement of local businesses to create employment opportunities to the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) be able to produce many products of the State (c) Continuous practising of the “principle” of peaceful co-existence among countries by holding up the independent, active and non-aligned foreign 3. Social affairs policy (a) For ensuring of dynamism of Union spirit which is genuine patriotic spirit (b) Following customs and traditions of all ethnic nationalities and preservation 2. Economic affairs and safeguarding of cultural heritage and national characters (a) Further development of production based on agriculture and livestock (c) Enhancement of health, fitness and education standards of the entire nation breeding through modern techniques and all-round development of other

Three-Dimensional Naval Exercise-Sea Shield 2020 conducted with the participation of submarine of Tatmadaw (Navy), warships and helicopters held to enhance national defence capability

The submarine (Minye Thinkhathu), surface ships and helicopters of the Tatmadaw (Air) are saluting Senior General Min Aung Hlaing in Single Line Formation.

FROM PAGE-1 The Navy must always other ranks have successfully Myanmar has long and The Navy must always be ready to con- be ready to conduct Human- and effectively participated in wide territorial waters which itarian Assistance Disaster the drill, their performances are about 1,300 nautical miles duct Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Response (HADR) in time in were satisfactory. The aim of in coastal length and over Response (HADR) in time in saving the saving the civilian ships that the drill is to promote the na- 144,000 square miles in surface sink, catch fire or face various tional defence capacity. So they area. Navy plays a pivotal role civilian ships that sink, catch fire or face kinds of troubles at sea in time, must be dutiful and serve in in safeguarding the territorial various kinds of troubles at sea in time, apart from serving the national the interest of the country. waters. Hitting the target is apart from serving the national defence defence duties. Its ships could The Senior General pre- very important in naval drills. repatriate 1,156 Myanmar citi- sented souvenirs to officers In naval warfare, the degree duties. Its ships could repatriate 1,156 My- zens stranded in Malaysia and and other ranks of the drill of loss is high even if a ship anmar citizens stranded in Malaysia and India in February and March through the naval commander is hit and destroyed. It also this year. It was the work of (duty). Then the Senior Gen- has a huge impact on combat India in February and March this year. It successfully saving the citi- eral and party left Mottama by prowess. Systematic training was the work of successfully saving the zens who were facing troubles helicopter. is required to realize the policy citizens who were facing troubles abroad abroad under various reasons The drill involving helicop- “every shot must hit the target and a prove that the Navy can ters, submarine and surface and training must be done to under various reasons and a prove that the carry out HADR operations ships is a fire and manoeu- hit the target”. All the rounds Navy can carry out HADR operations well. well. vre training based on military must go straightly to the spe- It is a proper drill to offensive skillfully launched cific area as the drill focuses counter and crush the aerial, by Three-Dimensional Navy. on area targeting. surface and underwater en- Since its arrival in Myan- Tatmadaw (Navy) was ships. Navy will have more a smuggling of surface and emy at sea and its ultimate mar, the submarine (Minye founded with the frigate Mayu ships and can increase its underwater resources of the goal is Drill to Action. Hence, Thinkhathu) has already con- and since 1990 it has been de- calibre by producing its own country. Hence, the Tatmadaw the weakness and advantag- ducted 131 underwater oper- veloping gradually. It later warships. Apart from produc- (Navy) has been upgraded to es found at the drill must be ations for 1,708 hours and 56 reached the level of produc- ing the ships, training should protect and effectively utilize recorded and analyzed. It is minutes in the area of Myan- ing its own naval vessels from be conducted to be capable the marine resources and to important to gather correct mar territorial waters inspec- the stage of owning fast attack in weaponry technology and safeguard the territorial wa- information. tion headquarters.—MNA ships and artillery-mounted skills. In the past there will ters. As they all the officers and 11 APRIL 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3 As the Tatmadaw did not seize power but took measures to strengthen the multiparty democracy system, tasks must be carried out in accordance with the existing 2008 Constitution: Senior General

CHAIRMAN of the State Ad- ministration Council Command- er-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing met with members of the Ay- eyawady Region Administration Council and departmental per- sonnel at the region office yes- terday afternoon. Also present at the meeting together with the Senior General were council members General Maung Maung Kyaw and Lt-Gen Moe Myint Tun, Joint Secretary Lt-Gen Ye Win Oo, Union Min- ister for Planning, Finance and Industry U Win Shein, Union Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations U Aung Naing Oo, Union Minister Chairman of State Administration Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing meets members of Ayeyawady Region Administration Council, and departmental staff on 10 April 2021. for Education Dr Nyunt Pe, Union Minister for Health and Sports more important as representa- percent of eligible voters or only susceptible to vote rigging in Ay- colleges and university as long- Dr Thet Khaing Win, chairman tives of the people are elected 14 people out of 100 eligible voters eyarwady Region alone. term plans. It is important to use of Ayeyawady Region Adminis- based on the will of the people. In cast their ballots during the Yan- Despite repeated calls, not favourable land, water, technique tration Council U Ye Myint, Com- retrospect, during the term of the gon City Development Committee only responsible organizations and seed for the success of agri- mander-in-Chief (Navy) Admiral first democratic government, it is election in 2019. at various levels failed to address culture while modern cultivation Moe Aung, senior military officers found that the government was Elections are one of the es- the address the issue of hugely techniques are disseminated to from the Office of the Command- able to make progress in various sences of democracy system and erroneous voter’s lists but also farmers. It is necessary to apply er-in-Chief, commander of South- sectors including political, ad- it was found that 72 percent of attempts were made to convene healthy livestock breeding tech- West Command Maj-Gen Aung ministrative and economic ones eligible voters cast their ballots the third Hluttaw to take over the niques to increase production. Aung, members of the Ayeyawady while it managed to sign the NCA in the 2010 election and nearly state power forcefully. As a re- Life expectancy of our coun- Region Administration Council during the peace process. 70 precent of eligible voters cast sult, the state of emergency was try is 66 years while that of the and departmental personnel. During the term of the first their ballots in the 2015 election. declared and the Tatmadaw had people in Ayeyarwady Region is First, the Senior General and democratic government, the However, there emerged no-vote to assume the responsibilities of 67 years for rural areas and 67.5 party were welcomed by U Ye government led by U Thein Sein campaigns due to the above-men- the state under the delegation for urban areas. It is necessary Myint and officials. Next, mem- exerted efforts amid political, eco- tion reasons and I had to urge the of responsibilities by the acting to take measures to encourage bers of the Ayeyawady Region nomic and administrative dead- public to cast their votes wherev- president. people to lead healthy lives as Administration Council intro- locks in addition to outside pres- er I went. As for the formation of the weaknesses in health will not lead duced themselves individually. sures and armed conflicts. As a As for the 2020 multiparty State Administration Council, the to prosperity. U Ye Myint reported on social, result, the public was dissatisfied electon, the Senior General said Senior General said that as the Administrative bodies are economic and health affairs and with the performance while the the NLD government was con- Tatmadaw did not seize power required to exert efforts and join regional development tasks in NLD launched campaigns with cerned about winning the election but took measures to strengthen hands with the government in ac- the region and general matters. slogans “It is time to change” and over no-vote campaigns before the multiparty democracy sys- cordance with rules for the devel- First, the Senior General said enticement promises to win the the election and the experience tem, tasks must be carried out opment and restoring normalcy. it is the first time he has been talk- 2015 election. After winning the during the YCDC election and in accordance with the existing After the meeting, the Sen- ing to civil society organizations in 2008 constitution. Therefore, the ior General and party cordially Ayeyarwady Region, which is one After winning the election in 2015, the NLD, which took SAC is made up of civilian and greeted members of Ayeyarwady of the paddy barns of Myanmar. office, not only failed to fulfil its campaign promises but military members proportionally Region Administration Council Afterwards, the Senior Gen- also amended or repealed laws related to the rule of law of while the civilian rule is allowed and departmental personnel. eral explained the implementa- the state while carrying out activities that undermined the to be in force by forming admin- Afterwards, the Senior Gen- tion of the democracy system, culture, patriotism and national characteristics of the state. istration councils at regional and eral and party, accompanied by saying the Tatmadaw studied the As a result, the public lost trust on the elected government state levels with civilians. The officials, inspected the Pathein international practices of democ- and there emerged No Vote campaigns. It was found that SAC has adopted five future tasks Industrial City Project and heard racy during the term of previous reports presented by the chair- only 14 percent of eligible voters or only 14 people out of and nine political, economic and Tatmadaw government before social objectives for the all-round man of the project and officials. 100 eligible voters cast their ballots during the Yangon City the democratic transition of My- development of the state. After hearing the reports, Development Committee election in 2019. anmar and shaped the process As for the educational, eco- the Senior General pointed out of democratic transition before nomic and social development, the needs to manufacture prod- pushing the country onto the election in 2015, the NLD, which issued various orders for election the Senior General said it is en- ucts from crops harvested in democratic path aspired by the took office, not only failed to fulfil campaigns. During the election, couraging to learn that Ayeyarwady the region, to penetrate export people by successfully holding the its campaign promises but also defence services personnel cast Region is one of the paddy barns markets for garment factories multiparty democracy election amended or repealed laws related their vote together with the peo- of the country and has the highest and to priority for factories that in accordance with democratic to the rule of law of the state while ple. When election results were rate of GDP but efforts must be manufacture semi-products and norms in 2010. It has been a dec- carrying out activities that un- announced, suspicious outcomes made to achieve better results. said permissions will granted to ade since the democratic transi- dermined the culture, patriotism were found. Therefore, the Tat- As 70 percent of the popula- resume construction of factories tion started and elections are the and national characteristics of the madaw had to launch a probes tion of the country are rural peo- in accordance with COVID-19 essence of democracy system. state. As a result, the public lost into voter’s lists, which were later ple who mainly carry out agricul- rules and regulations. Even class leaders were elected trust on the elected government found to be susceptible to vote rig- ture and livestock breeding, it is Then, the Senior General and based on will of the majority when and there emerged No Vote cam- ging and announced to the public necessary to establish agriculture party inspected round activities in we were at school. Elections are paigns. It was found that only 14 including 1.2 million ballot papers and livestock breeding institutes, the project site.—MNA 11 APRIL 2021 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR The Tatmadaw is taking part in the leading role of national politics in accord with the 2008 Constitution: Senior General

HE Tatmadaw is taking law. There were casualties of part in the leading role some members of Myanmar T of national politics in ac- Police Force due to protest- cord with the 2008 Constitution, ers’ attacks. As the Tatmadaw and it is a part of the State and shoulders national defence the Tatmadawmen are also a duty, police are also carrying part of the people. The Tat- out their duties for the rule of madaw is an organization that law. For their steadfastness defends the country. From the for the rule of law, they were time independene was restored presented with honorary titles till today, the Tatmadaw has of the Commander-in-Chief of had striven to regain the inde- Defence Services on the 76th pendence and has been restor- Anniversary of Armed Forces ing the stability and tranquility. Day. So, the history of the State and The Tatmadaw is mainly that of the Tatmadaw are in- responsible for national defence separable. The leading role of and Tatmadaw members must national politics under the con- live up to the characteristics of stitution is the political heritage Chairman of State Administration Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung a soldier. Political duties must given by the State. In the first Hlaing meets officers, other ranks, and families of Pathein Station on 10 April 2021. be in accord with democratic the election of the Yangon City has prescribed executive and practices. With its fine tradi- In the 2020 election, ethnic parties lost to the NLD in Development Committee took legislative affairs. At a time tions, the Tatmadaw must try to place in 2019, only about 14 per when violent protests and riots improve more. It is necessary their own regions. Voting fraud proved that some can- cent of eligible voters went to occur, the Tatmadaw is han- to maintain the strength and didates did not get a single vote in their own regions. the polls. In the 2020 election dling the situation in accord quality of each Tatmadaw mem- year also, ‘no vote’ campaigns with the law. ber, each military unit and each In democracy, voting fraud is unacceptable. The dem- were encouraged. The SAC is implement- military headquarters. Thanks ocratic ambitions of the people were thwarted. It was In the 2020 election, eth- ing the five future work pro- to its solidarity, the Tatmadaw nic parties lost to the NLD in grammes and the nine ob- is able to safeguard the coun- an act against the country with political greed, power their own regions. Voting fraud jectives in order to put the try. Having responsibility with hanger and unscrupulous ways. proved that some candidates country back on the right track political cause and political af- did not get a single vote in their to democracy. Efforts are being fairs, Tatmadaw members need own regions. In democracy, vot- made to hold the election again to serve their duties conscien- term of the Hluttaw, Command- and government are formed ing fraud is unacceptable. The within the set period. tiously, the Senior General said. er-in-Chief of Defence Services through election. Under the democratic ambitions of the All Tatmadaw members After the meeting, the Sen- was appointed under the offi- pattern of Myanmar’s elec- people were thwarted. It was are born of the people so they ior General presented food- cial gazette of the State by the tion, Pyithu Hluttaw is formed an act against the country with must have good social deal- stuffs to an official. president with the approval of with regionally elected Hluttaw political greed, power hanger ings with the people. For good Next, the Senior General National Defence and Security representatives and Tatmad- and unscrupulous ways. dealings, organizational tasks and party cordially greeted the Council, said Chairman of the aw representatives. Amyotha It is required to understand outside the military have been officers, other ranks and fami- State Administration Council Hluttaw emerges with region that the Tatmadaw is con- extensively carried out since lies of respective stations. Commander-in-Chief of De- and state elected Hluttaw rep- trolling State power, not seizing yore. And they will continue. Union Minister for Edu- fence Services Senior General resentatives and Tatmadaw it. So, the State Administration The Tatmadaw is fulfilling the cation Dr Nyunt Pe, who ac- Min Aung Hlaing in meeting representatives. These two Council, government with Un- needs of the people. It is pro- companied the Senior General, with officers, other ranks and Hluttaws become Pyidaungsu visited No (2) Basic Education families of Pathein Station yes- Hluttaw. Those elected Hluttaw All Tatmadaw members are born of the peo- High School in Pathein. He met terday morning. representatives have to choose with teachers at Pathein Uni- Also present at the meet- president. Some countries di- ple so they must have good social dealings versity and Education College ing together with the Senior rectly elect their president. In with the people. For good dealings, organiza- meeting halls. He explained General were council mem- some countries, leaders of the plans for school reopening and bers General Maung Maung ruling party serve as prime tional tasks outside the military have been conducting of training courses Kyaw and Lt-Gen Moe Myint ministers or heads of govern- extensively carried out since yore. And they for teachers and left necessary Tun, Joint Secretary Lt-Gen Ye ment and appoint presidents. instructions. Win Oo, Commander-in-Chief Different countries have differ- will continue. The Tatmadaw is fulfilling the Likewise, Union Minister (Navy) Admiral Moe Aung, ent patterns. They are exercis- needs of the people. for Health and Sports Dr Thet senior military officers from ing democracy suitable to their Khaing Win visited People’s the Office of the Command- own legislations. Myanmar it- Hospital in Pathein and encour- er-in-Chief (Army, Navy and self is also marching towards ion ministers and region/state tecting the people with flexibil- age the local patients. He then Air), commander of South-West democracy most suitable to the administration councils were ity. Over the past two months met hospital staff who reported Maj-Gen Aung Aung and of- country. formed with civilians, not Tat- since the SAC took over State healthcare services. The union ficers, other ranks and families The Senior General said madaw members. The Tatmad- duties, restoration of stability minister explained measures of Pathein Station. he didn’t cast an advance vote aw is just helping with civilian in many places has shown that for prevention of Covid-19 and Delivering his speech, the and instead, he went to the rule. It is acting in accord with the Tatmadaw is stand firm by attended to the needs. Senior General said there were polls to cast his vote togeth- the Constitution which has not the people. He then viewed and en- voting frauds in the multi-par- er with Tatmadaw members. become null and void. This is Protests turned into vi- couraged the local people re- ty democracy general election The people were discouraged the measures being taken in olence, killings and lootings. ceiving Covid-19 vaccine jabs held in November 2020. In by the weaknesses of the NLD line with democratic norms Measures to handle the pro- at Pathein Township Public democratic system, president in serving State duties after without harming any democrat- tests are being taken in accord Health Department. —MNA is elected and legislative bodies winning the 2015 election. When ic practices. The constitution with the democratic rules and 11 APRIL 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 5 Vice-Senior General Soe Win inspects Bahtoo Station

VICE-CHAIRMAN of the State Administration Council, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the De- fence Services (Army), Vice-Sen- ior General Soe Win, along with Senior Military Officials from the Commander-in-Chief Office (Army, Navy, Air) and the Com- mander of the Eastern Com- mand, inspected the agriculture and livestock works in Bahtoo Station yesterday morning. During the inspection tour to the “Livestock Breeding and Training Battalion” in Bahtoo, the Vice-Chairman of the State Ad- ministration Council instructed them to carry out the duty perfor- mance as targeted, disseminate agricultural knowledge and dis- State Administration Council Vice-Chairman Vice-Senior General Soe Win inspects the agriculture and livestock works in Bahtoo Station yesterday. tribute good quality seeds while making production as a battal- al development and challenges period of the peaceful protests ion-level model in regard with the The view of the officers on the period of the during the government led by during the formation of the State agriculture and livestock works. peaceful protests during the formation of the U Thein Sein, who won the 2010 Administration Council, intimida- The Vice-Chairman and par- State Administration Council, intimidation period election; the suspended projects tion period and the period of ar- ty also inspected the cultivation of and the period of arson and murder to under- and events that have delayed son and murder to undermine the seasonal crops with greenhouse business implementation under rule of law, the period of armed system, soil replacement sys- mine the rule of law, the period of armed attacks the NLD government, which won attacks on members of the secu- tem and drip irrigation system; on members of the security forces who are the election in 2015; the fading rity forces who are conducting cultivation of banana; breeding conducting under the rule of law and the one-sid- of patriotism, and admiration of under the rule of law and the chickens with farm pond type ed allegations that security forces brutally killed the religious and cultural herit- one-sided allegations that secu- and air-cooled system; raising age; the NGOs and INGOs giving rity forces brutally killed innocent beef cattle and dairy cattle and innocent protesters, with a blind eye to the esca- the youths various seminars and protesters, with a blind eye to the DYL pig and gave necessary in- lation of the violence from the stage of peaceful holding talks with different topics escalation of the violence from structions. protests to the use of illegal weapons funded by intending to diminish patriotic, the stage of peaceful protests to In the breeding zone, season- people from abroad. traditional and cultural charac- the use of illegal weapons funded al crops are grown with modern teristics, and the military takeo- by people from abroad. technology to increase yields, and ver under the 2008 Constitution The Vice-Chairman of the 21-acre grazing land has been set madaw (Army) Combat School party also met Infantry Platoon due to the forcible seizure of State State Administration Council up to keep the animals grazed, (Bahtoo) and inspected the chick- Commander Training Officers power without official clarification instructed them to observe the with a mixture of Mulato grass en farms, cows farm and DYL pig and discussed the 2020 General on gigantic error (10.4 million) of events with a broader perspec- and Stylo bean plants. farm and the condition of summer Election Campaign period, voting vote-rigging. tive and discuss each other to They also visited the Paung- paddy cultivation. period and the post-voting peri- The meeting also discussed differentiate between right and see Farm (Bahtoo San) at Tat- The Vice-Senior General and od; performance for the nation- the view of the officers on the wrong.—MNA

Press Release

WITH the initiative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, an Arria-Formula meeting on Myanmar was conducted virtually at 10 o’clock New York Time on 9th April 2021. It is learnt that the meeting was briefed by Daw Zin Mar Aung from the Committee Representing Pyihtaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH), which was declared as an Unlawful Association and U Kyaw Moe Tun, the former Permanent Representative of Myanmar to the United Nations in New York, who was dismissed as a civil servant, also delivered a statement. The nature of the said meeting is informal and no outcome document was released by the meeting. Due to the initiative of a Member of the Security Council, other Members cannot prevent the kind of such discussion in line with the rules of procedures, all the invitees and activists are free to join the event without any hindrance. The State Administrative Council has declared the CRPH as an Unlawful Association on 21 March 2021. Besides, U Kyaw Moe Tun was dismissed from his post in the morning of 27 February 2021, and currently under an arrest warrant for committing high treason. The participation of the representative of the unlawful asso- ciation CRPH, U Kyaw Moe Tun and other participants under the banner of Myanmar did not represent the country, and was illegal. Accordingly, their statements to the said meeting are illegitimate and unacceptable. Myanmar strongly rejected their participation and statements.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nay Pyi Taw Dated 10 April 2021

4 new cases of COVID-19 reported on 10 April, total figure rises to 142,576

MYANMAR’S COVID-19 positive cases rose to 142,576 after 4 new cases were reported on 10 April 2021 according to the Ministry of Health and Sports. Among these confirmed cases, 131,853 have been discharged from hospitals.—MNA 11 APRIL 2021 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR MNM MNM MNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNN MNM MNM MNM MNM CDM is an activity to destroy the country NN NN CDM is an activity to destroy the country. The Senior General said he would like to identify CDM activity as a country-destroying movement. Although N N N N protests are staged in neighbouring countries and the international community, they do not destroy businesses. However, CDM in Myanmar attempted to halt N N N N the running of hospitals, schools, roads, offices and factories. Tatmadaw hospitals provide healthcare services to more than 110,000 outpatients and over 35,000 N N N N inpatients. At present, more than 4,000 patients are being provided treatments, and over 6,900 pregnant women were given birth. N N N N (Excerpt from the speech to Union-level personnel, Union ministers, the chairman of Nay Pyi Taw Council, chairpersons of Region and N N State Administration Councils and chairpersons of Self-Administered Zones and Division Administration Bodies made by N N N N the Republic of the Union of Myanmar State Administration Council Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on 7 April 2021) N N MNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNN

Vice-Chairman of State Administration Council Vice-Senior General Soe Win meets officers, other ranks, their families, cadets in Yamethin Station

VICE-CHAIRMAN of the State country’s investment sector and Administration Council Deputy international relations. Commander-in-Chief of Defence He also stressed the need to Services Commander-in-Chief build unity in the military com- (Army) Vice-Senior General Soe munity and be careful of health Win met officers, other ranks, to achieve a proper immune sys- their families and cadets in tem for the military members Yamethin station separately and are crucial in serving the coun- delivered addresses yesterday. try’s defence services. At the meeting, the Then, the Vice-Senior Vice-Senior General detailed General separately met the the new coverage of CNN news cadets and instructed them to agency regarding the current know what is right and what is riots, news focused on opposi- wrong regarding current politi- tion groups instead of terrorist cal affairs and follow the motto acts and the need to consider the “Learn, practise, obey” to be- false news. come smart soldiers with strong He then said the security stance and belief. forces allowed the peaceful pro- He also urged to avoid the testers to stage their strikes be- daily lifestyle that affected the State Administration Council Vice-Chair Vice-Senior General Soe Win is greeting officers, other ranks, families tween 4 and 22 February freely. health and highlighted the effec- and cadets in Yamethin Station yesterday. But the protestors committed at- tive use of salary, proper places tacks on factories and industries, also threaten the government financial assistances to unrest townships out of 330 townships and friends, and efforts to be- including police stations, courts employees and security forces riots. according to the Constitution due come reliable military members and township administrative of- with weapons. They also sup- He talked about the Mar- to the violent attacks on facto- by the soldiers, regiments, and fices, later 22 February. They ported the rioters with foreign tial Law order imposed in six ries and industries that affect the units.—MNA

Exports of cattle, animal products down by $37.5 mln as of 26 March MYANMAR’S exports of animal products receive any response yet, said traders suspension of the cattle trade. Additionally, establishment of a foot-and-mouth-disease between 1 October and 26 March in the from Mandalay. Myanmar’s live cattle export is heavily re- free zone, control zone and vaccination current financial year 2020-2021 touched a Some traders brought the cattle from lying on China market due to a good price, areas since 14 July 2020 to export live low of US$16 million, a sharp drop of $37.5 Muse back to their home owing to the although Myanmar has other external cattle to China through the land border. million compared with the corresponding burden of high feedstuff cost and labour markets such as Laos, Thailand, Malaysia Live cattle export was allowed in late 2017, period of the 2019-2020FY since livestock wages. Some intentionally stated that they and Bangladesh, he added. with a view to eradicating illegal exports, trading was suspended by China. would return to the original designated The Ministry of Commerce grants creating more opportunities for breeders In the previous FY, exports of animal place but conduct illegal trade in border a permit to each company for 100 cattle and promoting their interests. products have registered at $53.57 million. areas. export, and the permit is valid for three The country exports cattle above five Exports of animal products are solely driv- For legitimate trade, China permits months. The companies can be taken legal years old, including vaccination certifi- en by the private sector. live cattle import only after ensuring the actions if they do not sell the cattle during cates, health certificates, and farming reg- At the present time, about 10,000 cattle is free from 20 diseases, including a three-month period. istration certificates. According to the 2018 heads of cattle, owned by 150 companies, Foot and Mouth Disease, along with vac- Next, the officials from the Livestock cattle census, there are 11.5 million heads are stranded in the Muse border as Chi- cination certificates, health certificates, Breeding and Veterinary Department of cattle in the country. The authorities na stopped purchasing cattle.The labour and farming registration certificates. (LBVD) under the Ministry of Agricul- have issued cattle export licences to more wages and feedstuff cost burden them. It Therefore, the officials concerned from ture, Livestock and Irrigation signed with than 300 companies in the Magway region. costs K400,000-600,000 to take care of 100 two countries are negotiating the issue. China’s counterparts regarding cattle sur- There are around 5,000 companies holding heads of cattle every day. Furthermore, Earlier, 1,500-2,000 heads of cattle were veillance and health projects for live cattle cattle export licences across the country. Chinese traders have to pay trade debts daily traded through the Muse border. export on 18 January 2021, intending to en- Myanmar can yearly export around of around K6,000 million for cattle exports. Chinese New Year holidays, precautionary hance livestock trading and ensure regular 500,000 heads of cattle beyond domestic The trade debt case has been reported measures for the COVID-19, and other border trade through legitimate channel. consumption, the association stated. — to the Ministry of Commerce. We do not reasons are contributing factors to the The LBVD has been implementing the HH/GNLM 11 APRIL 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 7 Announcement of Union Election Commission 8 April 2021

1. Regarding the Multiparty General Election held on 8 November 2020, the Union Election Commission has inspected the voter lists and the casting of votes of Gyobingauk, Nyaunglebin and Nattalin townships of Bago Region. 2. Findings in respective townships were as follows: Findings on voter lists in each township Township List from Immi- Those involved in voting list Those involved in vot- Those involved in voter list Township and numbers of polling Sr sub-commis- gration depart- without citizenship scrutiny er list more than three more than two times holding stations sion ment cards times holding one CSC one CS 1 94 polling stations in Gyobingauk, 96,901 86,718 9,890 678 9,940 township of Bago Region 2 150 polling stations in Nyaunglebin 164,375 147,162 27,134 1,053 15,792 township of Bago Region 3 147 polling stations in Nattalin 141,120 123,556 19,595 1,448 18,094 township of Bago Region 3. The Union Election Commission has inspected the withdrawal/receipt/use/remaining of ballot papers used for Pyithu Hluttaw Election of Gyobingauk, Nyaunglebin and Nattalin townships of Bago Region together with the respective township election sub-commission, head of police force, Immigration and Population and administrator according to the Hluttaw Election Law Section 53. 4. According to the inspection, a total of 391 polling stations in these three townships took out 454,455 ballots and used 285,533ballots. It left 160,111 ballots instead of 168,922 ballots. The difference was 10,762 ballots and it found 1,951 extra ballots. The extra/shortage ballots and illegal extra ballots were found at respective poll stations. Findings were as follows : Findings on ballot papers for Pyithu Hluttaw Election in each township Difference Total polling Remaining on the Sr Township Withdrawal used Exact remaining station Ground Missing Extra 1 Gyobingauk 94 109,089 74,989 34,100 32,884 2,239 1,023 2 Nyaunglebin 150 183,645 100,835 82,810 76,360 6,722 272 3 Nattalin 147 161,721 109,709 52,012 50,867 1,801 656 Total 391 454,455 285,533 168,922 160,111 10,762 1951 Findings on ballot papers for Pyithu Hluttaw Election in Gyobingauk Township 5. There were 94polling stations in Gyobingauk Township and they took out 109,089 ballots and of these numbers, they distributed 105,525 ward/village-tract ballots, 268 township advance ballots and 3,296 township remaining ballots (reserve). Findings were as follows: Difference Sr Subject Withdrawal Used Exact remaining Remaining on the Ground Missing Extra 1 Ward/village tract ballots 105,525 74,721 30,804 29,729 2,098 1,023 2 Township Advanced ballots 268 268 3 Township Remainingh ballots 3,296 3,296 3,155 141 Township Total 109,089 74,989 34,100 32,884 2,239 1,023

6. Of 105,525 ward/village-tract ballots of Gyobingauk Township, they used 74,721 ballots and left only 29,729 ballots instead of 30,804. The difference was 1,075 ballots. It found 2,098 missing ballots at 24 polling stations and 1,023 extra ballots at 19 polling stations. 7. They used 268 township advance ballots and there were no frauds. As they did not use township remaining ballots (reserve), they might have 3,296 ballots. But, it found only 3,155 ballots in the inspection. Therefore, 141 ballots were missing. 8. The inspection team examined ballots of polling station No (1) of Sit Kone (1) Village-tract of Gyobingauk Township for Kayin Ethnic Affairs Hluttaw of Bago Region and found 73 valid votes using ballot receipts of 2015 general election among the ballots for Daw Pwal Say, Kayin Ethnic Affairs candidate for Bago Region. 9. Gyobingauk Township used 74,989 ballots out of 109,089 ballots and it found 32,884 unused ballots. 10. Finings in Gyobingauk Township were as follows:

Difference 17 Kineyar shae Village-tract 1,250 718 532 492 100 60 18 Hlaytone Village-tract 2,200 1,605 595 595

19 Oaketwingone Village-tract 898 682 216 216 Sr tract Used 20 Tapyayyone Village-tract 946 710 236 236 Extra the Ground Withdrawal Missing

Ward/Village Ward/Village 21 Hngetgyithyike Village-tract 1,750 1,351 399 399 Remaining on Exact remaining 22 Kyunnetgone Village-tract 3,300 2,340 960 914 50 4 1 ​ Zay Cho (south) Ward 1,750 1,317 433 433 23 Hmanpinhtoo Village-tract 1,652 1,207 445 446 1 2 ​Zay Cho (north) Ward 750 545 205 205 24 Myotwin Village-tract 1,300 708 592 442 200 50 3 Ywama (south) Ward 1,500 1,101 399 399 4 Ywama (north) Ward 4,700 3,016 1,684 1,284 450 50 25 Myokine Village-tract 1,448 1,062 386 386 5 Pantingon Ward 1,900 1,370 530 530 26 Yonechaung Village-tract 2,600 1,649 951 951 50 50 6 Thaegone Ward 2,656 1,809 847 820 77 50 27 Uyingyi Village-tract 1,050 735 315 315 7 Sitgone (1) Village-tract 1,150 634 516 316 200 28 KanOo Village-tract 1,450 1,009 441 441 8 Mayinchaung Village-tract 1,000 682 318 318 29 Koneywar Village-tract 2,556 1,905 651 645 6 9 Kywethaygone Village-tract 2,150 1,399 751 751 100 100 30 Anouttaung Village-tract 1,150 867 283 283 10 Kyakhattan Village-tract 2,200 1,612 588 588 54 54 31 Anoutmyauk Village-tract 750 541 209 209 11 Gyopinsakham Village-tract 2,358 1,659 699 699 32 Nwekhwe Village-tract 2,699 2,044 655 655 12 Thetyingone Village-tract 1,650 1,194 456 456 50 50 33 Sattinegone Village-tract 2,052 1,591 461 461 13 Phonesosu Village-tract 1,850 1,343 507 507 34 Minaoh Village-tract 650 497 153 148 5 14 Kyungone Village-tract 1,704 1,314 390 386 4 35 Nyaungpinmyinse Village-tract 2,000 1,391 609 609 15 Bwetyoe Village-tract 1,800 1,495 305 305 36 Phragyigone Village-tract 1,304 936 368 368 16 Kangyi Village-tract 1,600 1,160 440 440 37 ZinPywonegone Village-tract 1,699 1,204 495 495 SEE PAGE-10 11 APRIL 2021 11 APRIL 2021 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL/ ARTICLE 9

Newspapers to be published alternately Thingyan, Sand pagoda in the month of Tabaung is a big event of well renown for Myanmar New Year holidays By Dr Khin Maung Nyunt (Maha Saddhamma Jotika Dhaja, Sithu) THE News and Periodicals Enterprise of the Ministry of Information announced that daily newspapers would be chance for . The month Tabaung foreigners have tried and found Saint Kaludayi recited sing song the Law of change, time, place of different shapes and stance. Pagoda in Bagan of yesterday. published in turns during the Myanmar New Year holidays. [March] is the last month very gritty. his 64 Gathas. and circumstances. Even Lord XXXII. After monk Sayadaws XL. King Anawyahtar built While the Mirror and the Global New Light of Myanmar Iin Myanmar Lunar Calendar X. Another meaning of XVII. Changes of Time, Place, Buddha had to face. consecrated sand pagodas be- it on the sand bank of River newspapers will be published on 13, 14 and 15 April, and the Transition time from winter to Tabaung is a combination of Circumstances, Seasons, Na- XXV. Turning to the Festival come sacred for worshipping. Ayeyawady. Which come to be Myanma Alinn will temporarily cease publishing operations Myanmar summer. “Ta” and “Paung” or “Baung”. ture, Passing out of dying and of Sand Pagoda we have full re- XXXIII. Now begin religious known as Shwe The gone Zedi. during this period. II. Days are warm and XI. Meaning reminiscenc- arrivals of new life. cords in Inwa Period Literature. activities. XLI. By royal order stone While the Myanma Alinn newspapers will resume oper- nights are chill thus giving rise es, longing, yarning, missing of XVIII. Landscapes, water- XXVI. But many Buddhist Pali XXXIV. Prayers, gongs kyesi bricks from Tuyin hill quarries ations on 16, 17, 18 and 19 April, the Mirror and the Global to an old Myanmar saying. one’s happy memories, loved scapes, mountainscapes, sky- literatures Have history, extent and drum Rising heaven ward were brought by human chain New Light of Myanmar will temporarily cease operations people to III. နေ့ပူလို့ညချမ်း၊ တပေါင်းလ၊ ones, alive or dead whom you scapes Changing all kinds of and intent of Sand Pagoda. to invite to say Sadhu (well done) lined up under trees. To the con- on those days. Similarly, the Shwe Pyi Rakhine Ponyeik sector from လသရမ်း miss so much. When you want forms. Colours are shapes. XXVII. Buddhists believe XXXV. Music, folksongs folk- struction site under cool breez- IV. Days are warm, nights them your near enough. XIX. They teach the unchang- countless sand grains in the dances Emerge with ozi, dobat es. Sub-Printing House (Sittway) will temporarily cease printing on 14 April, the extra pages in Shan ethnic language from the are chilly Tabaung is the month XII. The next meaning is the ing cycles of Lokadan လောကဓံ sacred River Ganga (Ganges) troupes Village youths and girls XLII. Anawyahtar left it un- Sub-Printing House (Taunggyi) will temporarily cease printing so unruly. natural beauty of Nature. Sung, XX. You can escape only represent Buddhas already en- in group contest for cash award finished But it was his successor wash souls operations on 15 April, the extra pages in ethnic languages V. Different meanings of painted and performed in Myan- when you reach Niban. lightened any to be enlightened. for best performances. King Kyansitthar who accom- from the Sub-Printing House (Mawlamyine) will temporarily HOSE who are residing in Myanmar are the luckiest among the word Tabaung are given in mar Fine, Performing arts and XXI. If a land journey on foot XXVIII. So pagodas are built on XXXVI. Winner troupes proudly plished. cease printing operations on 18 April. They will resume normal others. They have chances to enjoy plentiful festivals and folktales and literature abound. literature. along the Himalayan ranges one the sand lands which appear in visit village to village to boast XLIII. The writer as Direc- production after the Myanmar New Year holidays. Toccasions in all seasons. VI. Folks say that Tabaung XIII. Saint monk Kaludayi can never finish enjoying such summer in or near natural or their achievements And to show tor-General of Archeology went Advertisements will be received at the newspaper offices, Among them, those people can enjoy the Maha Thingyan is corrupted from Htun Paung. composed 64 stanzas in Pali changes. manmade aquatic lands. their handsome youths and pret- up earthquake-ruined upper part which will remain open during these holidays. All newspapers festival before Myanmar New Year Day, which falls in mid-April. It’s the month juice of sugar Gathas. ပါဠိ ဂါထာ To induce XXII. The entire Capital of XXIX. In the month of Summer ty village girls. of Shwezigon. Eye witnessed all will resume normal production starting 20 April. — News and People splash water at palm is boiled down. Lord Buddha. To return to his Kapila was Expecting, waiting Tabaung Peasants farmers fin- XXXVII. Some villages what legend and history say are Periodicals Enterprise They have the each other by enjoying water VII. Solidified sugar palm birthland Kapila. for the arrival of Lord Buddha. ish the harvest so they hang up give them good reception. With true of Shwezigon. throwing activities during the juice are called ထန်းညှက် Htan XIV. With his command of XXIII. Upon hearing, poetic their agricultural tools upside homemade food, drinks and fer- XLIV. Shwedagon Pagoda Maha Thingyan festival period. Nyet or jaggery for long use for musical tone and poetic skill. recitations of Saint Monk Kalu- down. mented toddy juice. Festival in Tabaung Is the sto- ` inspiration to en- In fact, Thingyan is the first all. He recited his 64 Gathas where dayi Lord Buddha and accompa- XXX. With enough or more XXXVIII. F r i e n d s , ry of great reknown. Foreigners and the most joyous seasonal VIII. Fermented palm juice every thing was stand and still. nying saint monks began their cash in pockets the long turn to strangers and foreigners. Do near and far East or West enjoy ter the New Year event out of 12 monthly fes- in special earthen pots. Are dis- XV. Lord Buddha was rest- journey. Enjoying all beautiful religious activities. And recrea- not miss such happy occasions with great wonder Myanmar Daily Weather Report tivals in Myanmar tradition. tilled by moonshiners a lot ing quiet for all his Dhamma scapes. But mindful of Dhamma tional and socio-cultural. which are the blessings of our XLV. The writer begs readers (Issued at 7:00 pm Saturday 10 April 2021) During the period from IX. အရက် Aret for all alco- Teachings are suspended. Scape. XXXI. With the guidance of Myanmar nation. to allow to stop here Lest he will with new souls. BAY INFERENCE: Weather is a few cloud over the Andaman the end of February to the last holics. Equally or more intoxi- XVI. From a distance but XXIV. The Dhamma scapes activities Anurada Buddhist XXXIX. Oldest and longest sand lead them to nowhere week of May every year, peo- cating than Scotch whisky, many within Lord Buddha’s hearing. are the impermanence of life, monks. They build sand pagodas in Myanmar today. Is Shwezigon Sea and Bay of Bengal. They wish to ple residing in various parts FORECAST VALID UNTIL AFTERNOON OF THE 11 April of Myanmar unavoidably em- 2021: Rain or thundershowers are likely to be scattered in leave evil deeds brace the hotness of summer, Taninthayi Region and isloated in Nay Pyi Taw, Upper Sagaing, in which the temperature is Virus lockdowns around the world as vaccine efforts stumble in the old year. gradually higher and higher. Mandalay, Regions and Kachin, Shan, Chin, Kayah, Kayin, Mon So, most people try to take RESH lockdowns and virus restrictions and suspend a ministration said it had found no States. Degree of certainty is (60%). Weather will be partly cloudy shelter to mitigate the hotness curfews were imposed six-month-long curfew starting causal link between the jab and in the Remaining Regions and States. They wish to of summer yearly. on tens of millions of peo- Monday. clots, but noted “a few individu- F STATE OF THE SEA: Sea will be slight to moderate in Myan- Fortunately, the period of ple from India to Argentina on Shaky roll-outs als” in the country had clots and taste both phys- the Maha Thingyan festival Saturday, as Covid-19 infections As in India, Europe’s stutter- low levels of platelets in the blood mar waters. Wave height will be about (3 -6)feet off and along falls on the month of Tagu, sim- surged again and vaccine roll-outs ing vaccine roll-out faced multiple after receiving the vaccine, and Myanmar Coasts. ical and mental ilar to April. Myanmar people were hampered by shortages and hurdles Friday as EU regulators its investigation was continuing. OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Likelihood of in- have a chance to break the scares over side effects. said they were reviewing side ef- Both jabs are approved for use in crease of day temperatures in Nay Pyi Taw, Sagaing, Mandalay, very hotness duration of sum- In India, the worst-hit state fects of the Johnson & Johnson the European Union but the J&J well-being as mer by throwing water at each of Maharashtra was running out shot and France further limited vaccine has not yet been rolled Magway, Yangon Regions and Rakhine State. other. The water splashing fes- of vaccines as the health system its use of the AstraZeneca jab. out, and various EU countries FORECAST FOR NAYPYITAW AND NEIGHBOURING AREA well as new en- tival falls on mid-hotness days buckled under the weight of the France has repeatedly have stopped or limited the use FOR 11 April 2021: A few cloud. in April. Thanks to the water contagion, which has killed 2.9 changed the rules on AstraZene- of AstraZeneca. An AstraZeneca FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING AREA virons of the sea- throwing festival, the hotness million people worldwide. ca’s vaccine, first over doubts spokesman said half of its vaccine of summer immediately de- Having let its guard down about its efficacy, then over fears shipments to the EU would be FOR 11 April 2021: Partly cloudy. clines. In consequence, wa- with mass religious festivals, that it could be linked to blood delayed this week. In the United FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING AREA son in the New Deserted streets in Mumbai, in India’s virus-stricken Maharashtra state. PHOTO : AFP ter from the ground is trans- political rallies and spectators clots. On Friday, it did so again, States, deliveries of the J&J vac- FOR 11 April 2021: Partly cloudy. formed into vapour for clouds at cricket matches, the world’s riously.” other major cities. tempts to curb movement and with Health Minister Olivier Ve- cine were set to drop off sharply Year. in the sky to be able to prepare second-most populous nation has The crisis is being exacer- Elsewhere in South America, commerce have been stymied ran saying under-55s who had next week, US health authorities raindrops. As such, people can added more than a million new bated by a shortage of vaccines. Argentina entered a night-time by several states refusing to go been given a first shot with Astra- warned Friday. stay away from the hotness of infections since late March. ndia has so far inoculated 94 curfew Friday running from mid- along with the proposals. Now Zeneca would be given a different And in badly hit Brazil, the summer thanks to showers. Thingyan is not just a festival. It is an Every weekend from Satur- million of its 1.3 billion people, night to 06:00 am every day until Berlin is changing the rules to vaccine for their second dose. Senate said it would open an in- excellent chance for the people to wish their souls during the Maha day until the end of April, Maha- but The Times of India reported April 30. centralise power, adjustments But shortly after he spoke, quiry into the government’s han- Thingyan festival. They think water can wash all evil deeds. It is rashtra’s 125 million people will Friday that states on average had It will be in force in the coun- likely to usher in night-time cur- the World Health Organization dling of the pandemic, as Presi- one of the traditional thoughts of Myanmar. be confined to their homes unless just over five days of stock left, try’s highest-risk areas, mainly fews and some school closures said there was “no adequate dent Jair Bolsonaro continued to At the end of the water throwing festival, Myanmar’s New travelling or shopping for food or citing health ministry data, with urban centres, where bars and in especially hard-hit areas. But data” to support switching Cov- resist lockdown measures even Year Day waits for the moves of Myanmar people. So, people enjoy medicine. some regions already grappling restaurants will close at 11:00 pm. some countries were in the pro- id-19 vaccines between doses. As with Covid-19 deaths at new re- the water splashing festivity to water their souls before entering “I’m not for the lockdown at with severe shortages. Both Argentina and Colom- cess of opening up. Italy was set for the J&J shot, the European cords. the New Year. They have the inspiration to enter the New Year all but I don’t think the govern- Stay-at-home orders were bia have recorded about 2.5 mil- to end lockdowns from next week Medicines Agency said four “seri- Yet Rio de Janeiro on Fri- with new souls. They wish to leave evil deeds in the old year. They ment has any other choice,” me- also set to come into force for lion coronavirus cases, numbers for Lombardy, the epicentre of its ous cases” of unusual blood clots day was reversing restrictions wish to taste both physical and mental well-being as well as new dia professional Neha Tyagi, 27, the eight million inhabitants of surpassed only by Brazil in the coronavirus pandemic, and sev- had been reported -- one of them in place for two weeks, reopening environs of the season in the New Year. told AFP in Maharashtra’s meg- Bogota, as the Colombian capital region. eral other regions with improving fatal -- with the vaccine, which restaurants and bars, though the This being so, Myanmar people need to abide by universal acity Mumbai. “This lockdown battled a third wave of infections, All of France is subject to contagion statistics. uses similar technology to the city’s famed beaches remained disciplines to uphold a good attitude for all. could have been totally avoided adding to curfews already cov- restrictions of some form, while Neighbouring Slovenia an- AstraZeneca one. closed. 09251022355,09974424848 if people would take the virus se- ering seven million across four the German government’s at- nounced it would ease corona- The US Food and Drug Ad- SOURCE : AFP Call , 11 APRIL 2021 10 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

FROM PAGE-7 38 Thetyetgone Village-tract 900 684 216 216 51 Saigaung Village-tract 1,150 807 343 393 50 39 Satigone Village-tract 2,300 1,654 646 646 50 50 52 Bugyi Village-tract 1,952 1,566 386 386 50 50 40 Kyaukwa Village-tract 3,650 2,528 1,122 922 200 53 Tumyaung Village-tract 1,000 659 341 341 41 Chaungnasu Village-tract 1,300 897 403 403 54 Letpanpinsu Village-tract 1,200 858 342 342 42 Aohbogone Village-tract 1,652 1,171 481 481 55 Aungpintha Village-tract 1,750 1,230 520 520 43 Ohnhnekyawtant Village-tract 1,796 1,225 571 571 54 54 56 Sitgone (2) Village-tract 508 328 180 180 44 Sharpinta Village-tract 3,297 2,190 1,107 1,107 50 50 57 Gyogone Village-tract 2,148 1,481 667 669 48 50 45 Pyintaungkwin Village-tract 1,750 1,108 642 642 100 100 58 Ohntaw Village-tract 1,900 1,389 511 511 46 Sinninpin Village-tract 1,250 767 483 483 50 50 59 Htookan Village-tract 800 533 267 267 47 Lainpinkwin Village-tract 2,652 1,912 740 740 Ward/village-tracts billots 105,525 74,721 30,804 29,729 2,098 1,023 48 Gonmankwin Village-tract 2,548 1,896 652 602 50 Township advance ballots 268 268 49 Okekan Village-tract 3,000 2,221 779 779 100 100 Township remaining ballots 3,296 3,296 3,155 141 50 Kyungonegyi Village-tract 1,600 1,215 385 385 Township Total 109,089 74,989 34,100 32,884 2,239 1,023

Findings on ballot papers for Pyithu Hluttaw Election in Nyaunglebin Township 11. According to the inspection, a total of 150 polling stations in Nyaunglebin Township of Bago Region took out 183,645 ballots and used 100,835 ballots. The shortage/extra ballots were found at the respective polling stations and it found 6,722 missing ballots and illegal use of 272 ballots which were not granted by UEC. Findings were as follows: Remaining on the Difference Sr Subject Withdrawal Used Exact remaining Ground Missing Extra 1 Ward/village tract ballots 176,470 99,691 76,779 70,313 6,722 256 2 Township advance ballots 1,144 1,144 3 Township remaining ballots 6,031 6,031 6,047 16 Township Total 183,645 100,835 82,810 76,360 6,722 272 12. Significant findings in Nyaunglebin Township were as follows: (a) They granted ballots by making marks with red colour on voters lists without taking signatures or finger prints of voters at No (5) polling staion in San Kalay Village-tract. (b) The poll heads did not follow the Hluttaw Election Law and Rules 66 (h) and were given 15 ballot books by Wae Wun Village-tract and one ballot book by Hle Seik Village-tract. (c) The signatures on advance ballots could not be read at Chaung Yin Village-tract polling station (2) and they must use one book for each polling station but they used only one book for many polling stations in collecting advance ballots. (d) Although it stated 1,693 voters at Chaung Yin Village-tract polling station (2), they added further additional five persons without any date of birth, NRC cards, fathers’ and mothers’ names. They signed with pencil in granting advance ballots. 13. Of 150 polling stations in Nyaunglebin Township, the extra ballots were used at 34 polling stations and the ballots were also missing at 61 polling stations. Findings were as follows: Differ- 30 Kyaban Village-tract 4 2,050 1,129 921 921 ence 31 Kyanbo Village-tract 3 2,300 1,324 976 974 2 32 Kyarinngyi Village-tract 1 1,350 773 577 577 Sr 33 Mokekhamu Village-tract 2 1,600 1,029 571 571 Used

ground 34 Mowkho Village-tract 5 3,000 1,724 1,276 1,276 Extra Withdrawal Missing 35 Hngetpyawtaw Village-tract 2 1,900 1,301 599 599 Exact Remaining Remaining on the Ward/Village -tract Ward/Village Total Polling station Polling Total 36 ‌Nyaungpinpauk Village-tract 2 1,100 676 424 474 50 1 Myoma Ward (1) Nyaunglabin Town 2 3,600 2,327 1,273 1,173 100 37 Nabepin Village-tract 1 1,450 829 621 621 2 Myoma Ward (2) Nyaunglabin Town 3 5,550 3,429 2,121 2,121 38 Phoetotepon Village-tract 3 3,200 1,951 1,249 1,251 2 3 Myoma Ward (3) Nyaunglabin Town 2 3,454 1,945 1,509 1,505 4 39 Pyinyaygyi Village-tract 2 1,950 1,178 772 747 25 4 Myoma Ward (4) Nyaunglabin Town 2 6,300 3,221 3,079 2,629 450 40/ Samkalay (east) Village-tract 5 3,150 2,036 1,114 1,124 10 5 Myoma Ward (5) Nyaunglabin Town 2 4,350 2,507 1,843 1,743 100 41 Samgyi Village-tract 2 1,600 765 835 635 200 6 Myoma Ward (1) Madauk Town 2 3,500 2,407 1,093 1,093 42 Shan Village-tract 1 1,600 1,059 541 541 7 Myoma Ward (2) Madauk Town 3 5,900 3,706 2,194 2,196 2 43 Swedahlwe Village-tract 4 4,450 2,649 1,801 1,741 60 8 Myoma Ward (1) Pyuntasar Town 2 4,750 2,573 2,177 2,167 10 44 Htawnwe Village-tract 1 2,200 1,380 820 820 9 Myoma Ward (2) Pyuntasar Town 3 5,050 2,646 2,404 2,054 350 45 Tawpathi Village-tract 1 1,100 711 389 389 10 Myoma Ward (3) Pyuntasar Town 2 4,850 864 3,986 2,036 1,950 46 Tawwi Village-tract 2 3,400 2,088 1,312 1,322 10 11 Myoma Ward (4) Pyuntasar Town 2 3,700 2,119 1,581 1,581 47 Htaintapin Village-tract 3 1,750 862 888 788 100 12 Myoma Ward (1) Peinzaloke Town 2 4,020 2,525 1,495 1,475 20 48 Thaunggyi Village-tract 2 3,200 2,078 1,122 1,122 13 Myoma Ward (2) Peinzaloke Town 2 4,150 2,712 1,438 1,438 49 Htinegone Village-tract 1 2,600 1,258 1,342 1,342 14 Ale Village-tract 1 1,200 666 534 534 50 Thantada Village-tract 1 2,700 1,430 1,270 1,370 100 15 Chaunggyo Village-tract 2 1,050 666 384 388 4 16 Dalaseik Village-tract 1 550 273 277 277 51 Wapataw Village-tract 2 2,296 1,268 1,028 1,032 4 17 ‌Gwaygone (east) Village-tract 3 1,300 773 527 527 52 Wayonegone Village-tract 3 2,400 1,132 1,268 518 750 18 ‌Aye Village-tract 1 1,350 743 607 607 53 Wingabaw Village-tract 1 1,250 696 554 354 200 19 Gyopin Village-tract 4 3,750 2,086 1,664 1,718 54 54 Wewon Village-tract 3 3,400 2,090 1,310 1,310 20 ‌Gyaungtar Village-tract 4 5,200 2,655 2,545 2,295 250 55 Yayphyukan Village-tract 6 3,850 2,483 1,367 1,367 21 Hleseik Village-tract 4 6,750 3,242 3,508 3,508 56 Yaytwingone Village-tract 3 2,750 1,899 851 851 22 Innchaung Village-tract 2 1,550 1,001 549 565 16 57 Yaysone Village-tract 3 3,300 1,869 1,431 1,381 50 58 Yaykyaw Village-tract 4 2,650 1,356 1,294 1,244 50 23 Ingone Village-tract 1 750 499 251 251 59 Yaypawthaung Village-tract 2 1,550 1,071 479 479 24 Innyine Village-tract 3 2,650 1,421 1,229 1,079 150 60 Zigonegyi Village-tract 2 2,500 1,433 1,067 1,071 4 25 Kalainkin Village-tract 1 1,200 743 457 456 1 61 Sibin Village-tract 1 950 597 353 353 26 Kankalay Village-tract 3 2,050 787 1,263 463 800 Ward/village tract ballots 150 176,470 99,691 76,779 70,313 6,722 256 27 Koneinn Village-tract 2 1,200 695 505 505 Township advance ballots 1,144 1,144 28 Chaungyin Village-tract 8 10,950 5,570 5,380 4,380 1,000 Township remaining ballots 6,031 6,031 6,047 16 29 Kwindala Village-tract 3 1,250 766 484 384 100 Township Total 150 183,645 100,835 82,810 76,360 6,722 272 Findings on ballot papers for Pyithu Hluttaw Election in Nattalin Township 14. According to the inspections, there were a total of 147 polling stations in 77 vilalge-tracts and 364 villages in 7 Wards of Nattalin Township in Bago Region. They took SEE PAGE-11 11 APRIL 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 11

FROM PAGE-10 out 161,721 ballots and of these numbers, they distributed 144,350 ward/village-tract ballots, 621 township advance ballots and 16,750 township remaining ballots (reserve). Findings were as follows : Remaining on the Difference Sr Subject Withdrawal Used Exact remaining Ground Missing Extra 1 Ward/Village tract ballots 144,350 109,088 35,262 34,390 1,528 656 2 Township Advance ballots 621 621 - - - - 3 Township Remaining ballots 16,750 - 16,750 16,477 273 - Township advance ballots 161,721 109,709 52,012 50,867 1,801 656 15. The township used 109,088 ballots out of 144,350 and they left only 34,390 ballots instead of 35,262 ballots. The difference was 872. A total of 1,528 ballots were missing at 16 polling stations and it found 656extra ballots at 12 polling stations. 16. They used 621 township advance ballots and there were no frauds. Although they did not use 16,750 township remaining ballots, if found only 16,477 ballots in the in- spection and so 273 ballots were missing. 17. Of 161,721 ballots for entire Nattalin Township, they used only 109,709 ballots out of 161,721 ballots. It found 50,867 unused ballots. 18. Findings in Nattalin Township were as follows: 44 Pantingyi Village-tract 1,750 1,425 325 325 Difference 45 Pyinpon Village-tract 1,050 817 233 233

Sr - 46 Pyinmagone Village-tract 1,950 1,514 436 436 tract Used

ground 47 Pyinmakhaung Village-tract 1,250 893 357 357 maining Remain - ing Exact Re - ing on the Miss Extra Withdrawal Ward/village Ward/village 48 Pwetha Village-tract 1,350 1,066 284 284 1 Zigone Ward 3,100 2,108 992 992 49 Putsu Village-tract 1,100 903 197 197 2 Myoma Ward 2,200 1,651 549 549 50 Phalangone Village-tract 2,400 1,833 567 567 3 Ywama Ward 5,050 3,655 1,395 1,395 200 200 51 Phalanpin Village-tract 2,650 2,057 593 443 150 4 Thazi Ward 5,650 3,996 1,654 1,704 50 52 Bwettaw Village-tract 1,850 1,426 424 424 5 Tarpon (middle) Ward 1,950 1,564 386 386 53 Magyisu Village-tract 1,000 801 199 199 6 Tarpon (South) Ward 450 359 91 91 54 Monywagyi Village-tract 1,800 1,485 315 369 54 7 Tarpon (north) Ward 1,050 855 195 195 55 Mezalitan Village-tract 850 652 198 198 8 Kanyinkan Village-tract 750 675 75 75 56 Myochan Village-tract 1,900 1,436 464 314 150 9 Kadetgone Village-tract 600 374 226 226 57 Myosoe Village-tract 1,250 1,092 158 158 10 Kalartetkwin Village-tract 1,600 1,414 186 186 58 Ywathagone Village-tract 1,400 1,115 285 285 11 Konetha Village-tract 2,250 1,689 561 311 250 59 Sharpyugone Village-tract 850 662 188 188 12 Kantha Village-tract 1,200 961 239 239 60 Yaykyi Village-tract 2,250 1,876 374 174 200 13 Kyakhetwayone Village-tract 1,450 1,200 250 250 61 Yaymhwe Village-tract 2,650 1,956 694 694 14 KyaukKhwet Village-tract 2,300 1,667 633 633 62 Shwekyarpin Village-tract 1,250 1,067 183 183 15 Kyantaw Village-tract 900 750 150 145 5 63 Lemainn Village-tract 3,050 2,121 929 929 16 Kyunkalay Village-tract 1,950 1,639 311 311 64 Letha Village-tract 900 688 212 212 17 Kywethay Village-tract 1,350 1,124 226 226 65 Letaw Village-tract 1,150 897 253 253 50 50 18 Gyopintha Village-tract 1,350 1,062 288 288 66 Letkhokepin Village-tract 1,000 783 217 217 19 Kyoekyarkan Village-tract 1,350 954 396 396 67 Letpanpinsu Village-tract 1,650 1,247 403 403 20 Chinkonekan Village-tract 1,350 1,050 300 300 68 Hlapachin Village-tract 2,200 1,642 558 408 150 21 Chingonekan Village-tract 1,800 1,380 420 420 69 Hlaykyetgone Village-tract 1,850 1,397 453 453 22 Chaungkamgyi Village-tract 1,750 1,313 437 437 50 50 70 Thakhwattan Village-tract 1,100 862 238 238 23 Chaungkhwa Village-tract 1,550 1,180 370 370 71 Thayettapin Village-tract 1,600 1,300 300 300 24 Chaungthonekhwa Village-tract 1,300 1,065 235 235 72 Thasi Village-tract 1,050 744 306 306 25 Ginyargone Village-tract 800 671 129 129 73 Thayagone Village-tract 1,350 1,167 183 183 26 Jadetawgyi Village-tract 550 434 116 116 74 Thechaung Village-tract 1,750 1,383 367 367 27 Sankalay Village-tract 800 629 171 221 50 75 Thatngepyin Village-tract 1,500 1,143 357 357 28 Sanchaung Village-tract 2,650 1,982 668 668 76 Anouksu Village-tract 1,600 1,275 325 325 29 Saunghwet Village-tract 2,350 1,592 758 758 77 Oketan Village-tract 1,300 1,036 264 264 30 Sisonegone Village-tract 3,650 2,506 1,144 1,194 50 78 Oketwin Village-tract 1,800 1,506 294 294 31 Zipingwe Village-tract 2,950 2,362 588 586 2 79 Okephosu Village-tract 1,250 969 281 281 32 Takhontine Village-tract 2,050 1,598 452 452 80 Aungzayar Village-tract 2,700 1,429 1,271 1,271 33 Tinpyinkhwe Village-tract 1,150 876 274 274 81 Aungmyanmar (1) Village-tract 1,850 1,244 606 606 34 Taungyartaw Village-tract 1,800 1,448 352 352 35 Hteinthay Village-tract 1,200 930 270 270 82 Aungmyanmar (2) Village-tract 1,650 1,044 606 588 18 36 Hteikpeik Village-tract 1,600 1,237 363 362 51 50 83 Aungyadana Village-tract 2,050 1,213 837 837 37 Dhamange Village-tract 1,850 1,325 525 525 84 Aungthaya Village-tract 2,900 1,879 1,021 1,021 50 50 38 Dhamakya Village-tract 750 587 163 163 Ward/Village-tract Total 144,350 109,088 35,262 34,390 1,528 656 39 Nwekhwe Village-tract 850 681 169 169 Township Advance ballots 621 621 40 Padetgone Village-tract 1,300 1,062 238 236 2 Township Remaining ballots 16,750 16,750 16,477 273 41 Pemakham Village-tract 3,700 2,626 1,074 924 200 50 42 Paukgone Village-tract 1,250 963 287 289 2 Township Total 161,721 109,709 52,012 50,867 1,801 656 43 Pauktone Village-tract 1,050 849 201 201 Union Election Commission

Request to Public

1. Democracy practices have granted the public freedom of speech, practices and living. Such freedoms should not harm others. Diverse views of others should be understood, but should not be disturbed or harassed. However, with the reason for human rights, some persons are now under pressured, harassed and threatened in breaching the laws. Undisciplined acts could lead to tarnish the image of democracy. 2. For preventing destructive actions against stability of the state, safety of the public and the rule of law, it is also required to proper actions in line with the law. 3. All the people who favour justice, freedom, equality and safety are requested to oppose breaching the laws and prevent such actions for the benefit of the country and people. 11 APRIL 2021 12 ARTICLE THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR The Current Political Situation in Myanmar

1. Efforts to find solutions to any issue voters issued by the UEC amounted to being paid to civilian rule. 12.The current unrest and demonstrations should include an analysis of the issue 39.2 million, showing a significant differ- 9. While the Tatmadaw has had to take in Myanmar may be described in five from all perspectives. A fair and balanced ence. charge due to the current emergency stages. After the Tatmadaw took over analysis of the current political situation 6. The 10.4 million fraudulent votes ac- situation, the Tatmadaw has not changed state power, demonstrations began from in Myanmar requires information from count for one-fourth of the eligible vot- the way the government works. The 4 February onwards. In the first stage, all perspectives and all sources. With ers issued by the UEC. Investigations Tatmadaw established the State Admin- within the first two weeks of February, regard to the Myanmar public and the found evidence of deliberate, massive istration Council, which is running the such demonstrations took the form of existing political difficulties, analysis fraud, such as irregularities involving government, and has clearly announced peaceful protests focusing on support and solutions based on hard facts are both surplus and missing ballots, dupli- that general elections would be held for democracy and opposition to military required, rather than emotions. cate printed ballots, ballots that had not within one to two years. However, some dictatorship. At that time, people from all 2. In the early 2010s, at a time when many been registered on any official list, and destructive agents provocateurs are classes who opposed the transfer of state other parts of the world were making incomplete records of voter identities, using various means to instigate vio- power to the Tatmadaw as well as NLD the transition to democracy with much even though ballots had been issued to lence, which have now turned previously supporters took part in these peaceful difficulty and bloodshed, Myanmar those so-called voters. peaceful demonstrations into all-out ef- protests. This was the first stage. made a calm and peaceful transition to 7. Since genuinely fair elections are the life- forts to restore state power to the NLD, 13.In the second to third week of Febru- a democratic system, one of the very few blood of democratic systems, electoral which had acted like a one-party dicta- ary, the protests changed, and became countries to do so. Myanmar’s efforts fraud on such a massive scale would not torship. As a result of these instigations, focused on destroying the governance were acknowledged by the international be accepted by any democratic country the violence escalated up to the point of machinery of the State Administration community at the time. It is an incontro- in the world. Therefore, both the Tat- anarchy and mob rule, where the mobs Council, restoring state power to the vertible fact that the Myanmar Defence madaw and several political parties re- then openly commit violent acts aimed NLD, driving the CDM, and creating Services (Tatmadaw) led Myanmar’s peatedly called attention to the mistakes at destroying the state machinery. violence and rioting. This was the second peaceful transition to democracy and in the voter lists and other factors that 10.In response to these lawless acts of stage. Participants in this stage included nurture of the seeds of democracy in indicated electoral fraud, and officially violence and to prevent injury, death and NLD supporters, young people being Myanmar. Nurturing the seeds of democ- requested the UEC to rectify and resolve damage, the security forces have ad- used by politicians, and civil servants racy was a challenging task, as a study the problems. However, the UEC had hered to international norms for crowd who did not want the State Administra- of Myanmar’s history will show. Thus, not done so. Subsequently, in line with and riot control by exercising utmost tion Council to govern. These groups the Tatmadaw remains committed to democratic principles, the Tatmadaw restraint and using the least force and then joined up with illegal organizations preventing any action that would subvert such as the Committee Representing Myanmar’s hard-won democracy. Under the term “Social Punishment”, innocent Pyithu Hluttaw (CRPH). 3. Yet, so-called experts on Myanmar and 14.Starting from the last week of Febru- western media have portrayed recent civil servants and citizens were publicly threat- ary, the CRPH orchestrated the riots, events as the Tatmadaw’s attempts to ened or shamed with a variety of methods, and in together with NLD party members and take power and perpetuate military rule. destructive elements who did not want That this is untrue is clearly shown by addition, physically tortured and murdered, just a strong national government. All these the actions of the Myanmar State Ad- agents worked behind the scenes to urge ministration Council. because they did not join the CDM or had different young people, placed them at the front of 4. Past events show that from 2010 to 2020, beliefs. Such acts of torture and murder are unac- the crowds, and deliberately turned the the Tatmadaw never took sides in elec- demonstrators into an anarchic mob. tions conducted by any government, ceptable in any context, whether the Myanmar This was the third stage. This stage was whether it was the government led by characterized by the mobs seeking di- the Union Solidarity and Development cultural context or the context of any religion. rect confrontation with security forces, Party (USDP) or by the National League armed attacks on police stations and for Democracy (NLD), and that the Tat- social punishment and other attacks madaw facilitated the holding of free and and political parties had made concerted the lowest level of response possible on those who did not join the CDM and fair elections. The Tatmadaw did not attempts to arrive at a negotiated solu- in every situation. However, due to the those who were not NLD supporters. intervene in the 2015 elections where tion, by requesting the government and extreme violence, there have been un- the NLD won in a landslide victory. The the Hluttaw to call a Special Session of avoidable injuries and losses on both 15.In the first days of March, members of Tatmadaw continued operating under the Hluttaw and then a meeting of the sides. Sadly, unscrupulous anarchists the CRPH, some NLD Party members the rule of the civilian government. National Defense and Security Council. who work behind the scenes are using and NLD supporters from behind the 5. However, the 2020 elections were mark- However, the government had ignored or and manipulating Generation Z young scenes organized anarchic mobs to an edly different from the 2015 elections. rejected all these attempts to resolve the people as puppets in a political ploy. In elevated level of new violence, forcing The current situation originated from situation and had tried to call a session the ensuing violence, some members the close-down and barricades of public electoral fraud on a massive scale that of the new Hluttaw to form a new gov- of the police forces have lost their lives, roads, vandalizing and destroying public went beyond mere irregularities. With ernment, based on the fraudulent results sustained injuries, and had death threats offices, conducting violent group attacks a view to having fully transparent and of the 2020 elections. These unilateral made against their family members. on those who did not support NLD, and fair elections, the Tatmadaw repeatedly actions brought about an emergency 11.The civil disobedience movement implementing armed attacks on security issued official announcements highlight- situation for the country, as defined in (CDM) has changed, from one that forces. At this point, the anarchic mobs ing the clear evidence found of inflated the 2008 Constitution, which therefore was aimed merely at stopping govern- were organized into violent action, the voter lists, which could potentially be resulted in the temporary transfer of ment machinery, to an elevated level of fourth stage of events. electoral fraud. From the list of 39.2 mil- state power to the Tatmadaw. threats, pressure and physical attacks 16.Starting from the second week of March, lion eligible voters issued by the Union 8. The transfer of state power to the mili- that are made against people who did NLD supporters and violence instigators Electoral Commission (UEC), there is tary is meant only to organize free and not want to be part of CDM. Under changed from attacking government ma- now clear evidence of fraud involving 10.4 fair elections and restore the political the term “Social Punishment”, innocent chinery to a deliberate strategy of armed million so-called votes. Assessments in process. It was with this purpose that civil servants and citizens were publicly insurrection. Using whatever weapons the field also show proof of voter fraud, the members of the State Administration threatened or shamed with a variety they could obtain, they staged armed wrong voter lists, and clear violations of Council were appointed: the members of methods, and in addition, physically attacks on members of the security forc- the election law, including admissions include representatives of the Tatmad- tortured and murdered, just because es, armed raids on police stations, and of guilt from those who had committed aw, the various ethnic groups, and polit- they did not join the CDM or had dif- arson attacks on factories and industrial the voter fraud. The number of eligible ical parties. At state/region, district and ferent beliefs. Such acts of torture and buildings. This is the fifth stage. Urged voters issued by the Department of Im- township levels, respected community murder are unacceptable in any context, on by the CRPH, active supporters of migration and Population amounted to leaders have been appointed in leader- whether the Myanmar cultural context the NLD hired thugs and drug users only 32 million, while the list of eligible ship positions, which shows the attention or the context of any religion. as mercenaries to carry out acts that 11 APRIL 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE 13

aimed at destruction of the state. Some tion and building harmonious relations. lawbreakers and young people contact- Unethical media and social media have de- In Myanmar politics, beginning with the ed armed organizations and fled to the liberately suppressed news reports of such struggle for the country’s independence, border regions of the country. This re- the Tatmadaw has traditionally been sembles the events of the 1988 unrest, events, as well as the news of civil servants the most stable and strongest institu- which created the All-Burma Students’ whose lives have been devastated by various tion, and thus, it is an institution which Democratic Front (ABSDF). Thus, the cannot be ignored or excluded in efforts current events are being driven towards aspects of the CDM. Such actions have ob- to build the country, achieve national the creation of a new armed organiza- reconciliation and transition to a more tion, which will affect national security. scured and distorted the truth about the cur- fully-fledged democracy. Proof that the CRPH and NLD hard-core rent situation in Myanmar, the strategy being 26.The Tatmadaw, as the organization supporters are the main instigators of that first implemented the multiparty this dangerous trend can be found in the to push the country into a political trap. democratic system in Myanmar, only social media posts of CRPH and NLD desires to see a government based on supporters themselves. transparent and genuinely fair elections, 17.As the stages progressed—from peace- what happened. International media, 24. Using democracy standards as which are essential for any multiparty ful protests in the first stage to armed including mainstream media, have delib- a pretext, the NLD also attacked the democracy. Dishonest and undisciplined insurrection in the fifth stage— most of erately released only heavily biased and Tatmadaw which has always defended political manoeuvres will only destroy the public who wish to live peacefully one-sided reports, with attacks against first and foremost the national interest. the underpinnings of democracy. It was stopped participating from the beginning the government based on unverified It made the baseless claim that the Tat- for this reason that the Tatmadaw re- of the third stage. From the third stage reports. Social media platforms have madaw was not under civilian rule and viewed and assessed the 2020 election of anarchic riots to fifth stage insurrec- allowed the posting of false news, often tried to distort the public’s perception results, where it found massive fraud tion, NLD politicians, not wishing to face based on wishful thinking, thus obscur- of the Tatmadaw by constantly attack- to have been committed. The move by the various egal charges against them, ing the desire of citizens who wish for ing the Tatmadaw while the Tatmadaw the Tatmadaw to take over state power have opted for a deliberate strategy of peace, stability, and a return to normalcy. was exercising its constitutional man- temporarily was not a pre-planned one. destruction of nation-wide governance 21.Doctors who have violated the medical date of serving the national interest. In Neither was it an act of taking down a mechanisms, instigating citizens who code of ethics by implementing CDM addition to not convening the Nation- government and seizing power from that are easily swayed to new acts of violence without regard to their patients and by al Defence and Security Council even government. Instead, the Tatmadaw in liaison with underground organiza- exhorting other doctors to do the same, once, the NLD government rejected was obliged to declare an emergency tions. Therefore, from 14 March 2021, are responsible for the severe health the proposals of Tatmadaw members situation in accordance with the Consti- martial law was enacted and implement- care crisis now affecting the poor and the serving the Hluttaw, which had been tution, and unavoidably, state power was ed in the six townships of Yangon region sick. Consequently, doctors and nurses made in the interests of national de- transferred to the Tatmadaw. that were in the fifth stage of armed from the medical corps of the Tatmadaw velopment, peace, and security. This 27.Now that the Tatmadaw has taken tem- insurrection. have stepped in to serve these patients resulted in the loss of opportunities for porary responsibility for the country, it 18.As a result of martial law implemen- and have opened the Tatmadaw health joint collaboration between the Tatmad- has established the State Administra- tation, the level of violence decreased care facilities to the public and are pro- aw and NLD government, and for using tion Council with a five-point agenda markedly in these six townships as well viding free-of-cost healthcare services. the Tatmadaw’s considerable strengths for action and nine objectives. At the as in other towns and cities, where a Unethical media and social media have and capabilities in national security and same time, the Tatmadaw is guiding measure of stability and security re- deliberately suppressed news reports development. Using its majority in the Myanmar on the path to democracy. turned. In these areas, citizens joined of such events, as well as the news of Hluttaw, the NLD passed laws affect- The Tatmadaw believes that all these willingly with the security forces in re- civil servants whose lives have been ing and undermining national securi- actions will support the transformation moving road barriers and cleaning up devastated by various aspects of the ty. Additionally, NLD party members of Myanmar into a democracy that is roads, with the desire to return to nor- CDM. Such actions have obscured and worked to remove the Tatmadaw’s role based on a federal system. malcy, improve security for their families distorted the truth about the current in Myanmar political scene and tried to 28.The State Administration Council vows and resolve transport and communica- situation in Myanmar, the strategy being poison public opinion against the Tat- to establish only a political system de- tion difficulties, especially since these to push the country into a political trap. madaw representatives in the Hluttaw, sired by the Myanmar public. It does not barriers were affecting their access to 22.Another analysis that needs to be made and against the Tatmadaw’s efforts to wish to establish a military government, work and social and health services. concerns civil-military relations. As protect Myanmar’s national interest. which is not what the majority of the Consequently, with road clearance, local known by international analysts and Thus, throughout the period of NLD-led Myanmar people want. Consistent with markets were able to operate again, and those skilled in Myanmar affairs, civ- government, civil-military relations sank this undertaking, more than half the trading activities resumed, and security il-military relations plunged to the lowest to rock bottom. Today, it is indeed sad to Council members are civilians, while and stability have improved. point during the time of the NLD-led gov- see the hatred that some of the Myanmar senior Tatmadaw officials are support- 19.The data show that the unrest in Myan- ernment. The common meeting ground public hold against the Tatmadaw. ing and implementing civilian rule and mar that began on 4 February 2021 had and bridge for civil-military relations is 25.The State Administration Council is administration. The Tatmadaw is striv- involved 5,140,585 people (9.52% of the the National Defence and Security Coun- implementing a five-point agenda that ing to realize the goal of fair elections country’s population) at its height on 22 cil, which was not allowed to convene a includes peaceful coexistence and a at the end of the emergency period, so February. On 14 March 2021, when mar- single meeting during the time of the foreign policy of neutrality as before. It that Myanmar people are able to elect tial law was implemented, an estimated NLD government. Another proof of this wishes to have friendly relations with a government that truly reflects their 15,600 people (0.029% of the country’s is that when the COVID-19 pandemic all countries. The strategic position of choice. At the present, the Tatmadaw is population) had taken part in demon- was affecting Myanmar, the Tatmadaw Myanmar in the Indo-Pacific region and working patiently to achieve a situation strations. On 21 March 2021, 3,250 people offered to collaborate in combatting the the dynamics among the world’s super- of stability, peace, and rule of law, dealing (0.006% of total population) took part in pandemic but this offer was rejected by powers make it imperative for Myanmar with violence by using the lowest possi- demonstrations. The overall patterns the NLD government. Such examples to implement a policy of strict neutrality ble level of force. At the same time, the show one of decreasing violence. While show that the NLD government never more than ever. Small countries such as Tatmadaw is striving to achieve devel- violent demonstrations are still staged practiced the basic democratic princi- Myanmar are subject to pressure on all opment progress on many fronts. In this in some cities, most citizens, who wish ples of negotiation and collaboration in sides from superpowers. It is not possi- endeavour, the Tatmadaw will always for stability and security have not par- important national tasks. ble for such a country to stand on its own, ensure that the three objectives of the ticipated. Instead, those who are par- 23.Additionally, the NLD government was and Myanmar wishes to have collabora- Union are defended, protected, and ad- ticipating in such violence are being led highly divisive, by encouraging practices tion with friendly nations. History shows hered to: namely, the non-disintegration by the CRPH and a group of hard-core that went against Myanmar culture and that the sanctions against Myanmar of the Union, the non-disintegration of NLD supporters who wish to destroy tradition, including on social media. It implemented over many years did not national solidarity, and the perpetuation national peace and stability through vi- attempted to destroy the people’s be- accomplish their objective, and instead, of sovereignty. The Tatmadaw is also olent means. lief in their ethnic group, language, and led only to undesirable consequences taking measures to progress towards a 20.Unethical media outlets and agencies religion through various means. This and repercussions. In any human soci- Union of Myanmar based on a federal have suppressed the truth and prevent- sowed discord and created divisions in ety, mutual respect and understanding democratic system. ed much of the public from learning Myanmar society. are crucial in ensuring good communica- Min Khant 11 APRIL 2021 14 BUSINESS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

OWADAYS, the gov- cause there needs to have a will have chance to closely ob- ernment is striving fish auction market meeting serve techniques of producing for regional devel- international standards and finished goods with the use of N opment tasks in industries to produce finished raw fish under the supervision various parts of regions and products at home, especially of experts. Myanmar employ- states. Local and foreign in- nearby Myeik, to be able to ees will also have to grasp the vestments are invited to oper- penetrate fish products of My- opportunities of observation ate the businesses in mutual eik area into the international over practical and theoretical interests, and disciplines and market. The forthcoming pro- production of finished goods restrictions are being eased ject will fulfill the requirement meeting set standards in time, as much as possible for put- of the country, benefiting local production, storage, trans- ting investment in Myanmar people. port and distribution in the as well. The country needs Up to now, local young fish market of international to have investments in var- people from Myeik area are community. In the future, the ious sectors at a time when working in Thailand. Upon project will help enhance ca- multiple development tasks completion, the project will pacity of skilled labourers in are being undertaken across create plentiful of employment relevant workplaces. the nation. Currently, efforts to local youths. Consequently, Actually, an international are being made to implement Myanmar youths will have to fish auction market had been an international fish auction work with deserved rights for in Myeik. Such market was lo- market and an industrial zone earning income without need cated on 103.57 acres of land in project near urban area of My- to depart from their native Inlay Myaing Industrial Zone eik Township in Taninthayi lands. of Myeik in year 2000. The fish Region. As raw fish produced from market project was launched Myeik keen to implement int’l fish auction market, industrial zone project

By Zin Lin Myint Translated by TTA

Arrangements are being made to implement the pro- ject near Kyweku Village of Kyweku Village-tract in Mye- ik Township. More than 2,000 acres of land has been ear- marked to be allotted for the project. It was learnt that the proposal for implementation of the project was submitted to Taninthayi Region govern- ment. As Myeik Public Cor- poration Limited will invest some US$300 million in the project, the proposal has been submitted to the Union level authorities. “If we receive approvals from the region government and the Union government, we will launch implementa- tion of the project. If we have got the permit for the project, it will create a large number of jobs for local people. Plans are underway to manufacture finished products with the use of raw fish,” said U Hla Than, Chairman of Myeik Public Cor- poration Ltd. Officials of Myeik Public Corporation Ltd expected Myeik area will be manufac- with order of permit 348/2000 2000. The Department of Fish- pany, 60 per cent and the name the Union government would tured as finished goods to be of the Myanmar Investment eries possessed 30 per cent of of entrepreneur, 10 per cent. approve the project. It is be- exported, those local youths Commission on 29 September share, Myanmar Setraco Com- The fish auction market 11 APRIL 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR BUSINESS 15

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ONE Championship: TNT II fights to Eight of 12 Euro 2020 be launched on 15 April host cities confirm matches with spectators women’s bout. In the main card of the event or Men’s Lightweight EIGHT of the 12 host cities for raises the possibility that the World Championship, Christian this year’s European Cham- cities in question could lose Lee will take on Timofey Nas- pionship have said they are hosting rights, with the match- tyukhin. willing to have spectators at es moved to other existing host In the co-main event or matches based on projections venues. Men’s Featherweight Mixed Mar- of an improving Covid-19 situa- The number of spectators tial Arts, Martin Nguyen will fight tion, UEFA said on Friday. allowed in stadiums looks set against Kim Jae Woong. The remaining four -- Mu- to vary considerably across the In the Women’s Atomweight nich, Rome, Bilbao and Dublin eight venues, with Saint Peters- Muay Thai fight, Janet Todd will -- have been given until April 19 burg and Baku confirming they face Anne Line Hogstad. In the to release their plans “and final will allow crowds at 50 percent Men’s Strawweight Mixed Mar- decisions will be made on that of capacity and Budapest aim- tial Arts fight, Jarred Brooks will date regarding the staging of ing to allow 100 per cent capaci- compete against Lito Adiwang. matches in those four venues”, ty “but with strict stadium entry In the Men’s Heavyweight Mixed European football’s governing requirements for spectators.” Martial Arts bout, Dustin Joyn- body said in a statement. That —AFP son will meet Kirill Grishenko. Next, in the Men’s Bantam- weight Muay Thai fight, Pong- siri PK.Saenchai Muaythaigym will take on Liam Harrison. The ONE Championship Fights will be broadcast live free on ONE Super Application and ONE Photo: ONE Championship Championship YouTube Channel, A special event of the ONE Cham- April, the time which is equivalent according to the statement with pionship named “TNT II” featur- to 8:30 pm of Eastern Time on the ONE Championship. ing bouts of world-class fighters 14 April, according to the ONE The first two fights will also will be held at Singapore Indoor Championship. be streamed live on ONE Cham- Wembley will allow 25 percent of its seats to be filled at least for the first four matches due to be played there at this year’s European Stadium in Singapore at 8:30 am There will be a total of six pionship Facebook page, officials Championship. PHOTO: AFP of Singapore Standard Time on 15 fights: five men’s bouts and one stated. —GNLM

City boss Guardiola says overwhelmed by Bielsa’s ‘magical man’ tribute

PEP Guardiola said he was Argentine as a role model, said whelmed. Everyone knows the do it, the way we want to play, fixtures to wrap up their third “overwhelmed” to be de- at his pre-match press con- admiration and respect (I have it’s him, through his work ethic title in four years. scribed by Marcelo Bielsa as ference yesterday: “I’m over- for him), the way he helped me and especially his knowledge The sides drew 1-1 when “magical” ahead of Manches- whelmed, I feel weird. in my beginnings. about the game”. they met at Elland Road in ter City’s clash with Leeds “He’s the most honest per- “Always he’ll be there in Quadruple-chasing City October. today. son. I’m pretty sure what he my heart and that’s why I am head into the Premier League Guardiola said: “I am look- Veteran Leeds boss Bielsa says is what he believes. He always, ‘wow’. game at the Etihad Stadium ing forward to the game. We this week said the Catalan was doesn’t say or do anything for “Always I feel I don’t de- 14 points clear at the top of faced them in the first game a “magical man” because of the the media for the reputation serve it because if there’s one the table. and we know how difficult it way his teams played. of himself. person who can search or find They need 11 more points was and this will not be an ex- Guardiola, who views the “That’s why I’m over- the secrets, the way we want to from their remaining seven ception. —AFP

British sports chiefs back use of ‘vaccine passports’ to fill stadiums BRITISH sports chiefs say they roadmap out of lockdown, with “credible option” to achieve full would accept the introduction of an FA Cup semi-final and the venues. coronavirus “vaccine passports” FA Cup final among pilot events “All of our sports can see the as a means of allowing full capac- for a “Covid status certification” benefit that a Covid certification ities at stadiums. scheme. process offers in getting more In a letter to lawmakers, a The system would show fans safely back to their sport number of bodies including the whether people had been vacci- as quickly as possible,” the joint Football Association, Premier nated, had antibodies for Covid-19 letter says. “We know that our League, Rugby Football Union or had tested negative. stadia can only be fully filled with and England and Wales Cricket Vaccine and testing pass- an assurance process. Board said current social distanc- ports are opposed by a group of “This process must ensure ing rules would be “insufficient to MPs but Prime Minister Boris that everyone can access stadia end sport’s Covid financial crisis”. Johnson and opposition leader and must include arrangements In a letter to lawmakers, a number of bodies including the Football Test events are being Association, Premier League, Rugby Football Union and England and Keir Starmer are among several that would verify a negative Covid launched over the coming weeks Wales Cricket Board said current social distancing rules would be politicians to be told by sporting test or an antibody test or vacci- as part of the government’s “insufficient to end sport’s Covid financial crisis”. PHOTO: AFP organizations that they are a nation certification. —AFP