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Vol. V, No. 317, 8th Waning of Tabodwe 1380 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Wednesday, 27 February 2019 Gov’t takes steps to decentralize tourism sector

TO step up efforts for tourism development in Myanmar, the Union Government will form three committees that will steer the decentralization of tourism services in accordance with the new tourism law, said Vice Pres- ident U Henry Van Thio. He made the remarks in his capacity as the Chairman of the National Tourism Development Central Committee at the first meeting of the committee in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. “The old law, which was enacted in 1993 and practiced for about 25 years, allows only the government to manage ho- tels and tourism services, as the situation demanded in those years,” said the Vice President. “The new law aims at allow- ing the private sector to operate hotels and tourism services. The new law is in conformity with the changing situation in the world and the country’s de- Vice President U Henry Van Thio addresses the National Tourism Development Central Committee (1/2019) meeting in Nay Pyi Taw. PHOTO: MNA centralization program, and it will give regions and states, in- cluding the Nay Pyi Taw Coun- the Union Government under private sector representatives. be responsible for the security the regional authorities need cil Area, the power to manage Notification 4/2019, in accord- Three committees will and safety of travellers. to improve hotel and tourism hotels and tourism services,” ance with the Myanmar Tour- soon be formed in accordance “The new law demands services so they meet interna- he said. ism Law, which was enacted on with the new law. The National greater cooperation and coor- tional standards, set uniform The central committee 17 September, 2018. Tourism Development Commit- dination between the depart- rules and regulations through- chaired by Vice President U The new central committee tee will lay down policies and ments and the private sector for out the country, promote the Henry Van Thio was formed by includes six intellectuals and projects. Another committee, the development of tourism, and tourist attractions of Myanmar, named the Tourism Committee, it also serves as a foundation of and develop human resources will coordinate between depart- the tourism sector for our future in the tourism sector,” said the “The new law demands greater coopera- ments and organizations and federal democratic Union,” said Vice President. tion and coordination between the depart- develop tourist attractions and U Henry Van Thio. He urged local authorities promote tourism nationwide. The Vice President also to coordinate with each other ments and the private sector for the devel- A regional committee will take urged union ministers and chief during the transition period as opment of tourism, and it also serves as a over the task carried out by the ministers, who are also mem- power is transferred from the ministry previously and will co- bers of the central committee, Ministry of Hotels and Tourism foundation of the tourism sector for our ordinate between government to make concerted efforts for the to regional authorities, as the future federal democratic Union,” departments and private tour- development of tourism. rules and regulations of the new ism services in the respective “As the Hotels and Tour- law have not yet come out. regions and states, and it will ism Ministry shares its power, SEE PAGE-3

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PARLIAMENT NATIONAL NATIONAL NATIONAL NATIONAL Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Workshop on Supreme Court Senior General Additional statistical representatives reforming GAD launches Court-Led visits No. 17 bulletin on drug explained about held in Nay Pyi Mediation Pilot Heavy Industry seizures, acting on MEITI processes Taw Program (Malun) information PAGE-2 PAGE-14 PAGE-5 PAGE-3 PAGE-6+7 27 FEBRUARY 2019 2 PARLIAMENT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Pyidaungsu Hluttaw to discuss ratifying AHKFTA and AHKIA THE tenth-day meeting of the Ratifying AHKFTA and eleventh regular session of the AHKIA Second Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Next, Deputy Minister for was held at the Pyidaungsu Planning and Finance U Set Hluttaw meeting hall in Nay Aung explained about the benefit Pyi Taw yesterday morning. of ratifying AHKFTA and AHKIA At the meeting Pyidaungsu separately so that Hluttaw can Hluttaw put on record the ex- approve it. After explanation of pansion and reorganizing of each agreement, Pyidaungsu villages; Deputy Minister for Hluttaw Speaker announced Planning and Finance U Set for Hluttaw representatives who Aung explained about ratify- want to discuss the matter to Pyidaungsu Hluttaw is being convened in Nay Pyi Taw. PHOTO: MNA ing ASEAN-Hong Kong, China register their names. Free Trade Agreement (AHK- FTA) and ASEAN-Hong Kong, Hluttaw decides on bills China Investment Agreement Afterwards, Joint Bill Com- (AHKIA); and decisions on bills mittee tabled paragraph wise were made. motions on Consumer Protection Bill, Literature and Arts Copy- Expansion and reorganiz- right Bill and Gambling Bill 2018 ing of villages in which the two Hluttaws were in As the first agenda of the disagreement. After the tabling of day Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speak- each motion, Hluttaw representa- er U T Khun Myat submitted tives discussed and approved the to the Hluttaw the matter of bills. The eleventh day meeting expanding and reorganizing of the eleventh regular session villages in Sagaing, Ayeyawady of the Second Pyidaungsu Hlut- and Taninthayi regions sent by taw will be held on 28 February the President Office and an an- it is learnt.—Aung Maw, Aye Aye nouncement was made of Hlut- Thant(MNA) Translated by taw putting the matter on record. Zaw Min) Members of Parliament arrive at the parliament building to attend the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw meeting. PHOTO: MNA

National Security Advisor U Thaung Tun meets with Chief Superintendent of Hong Kong Police Force

UNION Minister for Invest- Matters relating to the co- ment and Foreign Economic operation between Myanmar Relations and National Security Police Force and Hong Kong Advisor U Thaung Tun received Police Force were discussed. Chief Superintendent of Hong The meeting was attend- Kong Police Force Mr. Ronny ed by officials from the Office Chan Man-tak and delegation of National Security Advisor Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Deputy Speaker U Tun Tun Hein delivers the speech during the event. PHOTO: MNA on Tuesday at 4:30pm at the and Head of Division of Police Ministry of Investment and Training of Myanmar Police Pyidaungsu Hluttaw representatives Foreign Economic Relations. Force.—MNA explained about MEITI processes PYIDAUNGSU Hluttaw and MEITI processes; suggestions The event was attended Pyithu Hluttaw Deputy Speak- on oil and gas, mining, pearl, by Deputy Minister for Nat- er U Tun Tun Hein attended an gems and jade sectors included ural Resources and Environ- event explaining the Pyidaungsu in fiscal year 2014-2015 and 2015- ment Conservation Dr. Ye My- Hluttaw representatives about 2016 MEITI second and third int Swe, Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Myanmar Extractive Industries reports. representatives, tripartite Transparency Initiative (MEITI) Questions posed by Hluttaw multi-stakeholder group Vice held in Hluttaw Thabin Hall yes- representatives in attendance Chairman, MEITI coordinator, terday afternoon. on EITI processes in Myanmar EITI tripartite multi-stakehold- At the event, Pyidaungsu and matters covered in the EITI er group members and invited Union Minister U Thaung Tun holds talks with Chief Superintendent Hluttaw representatives were reports were then answered tri- guests.—MNA (Translated by of Hong Kong Police Force Mr. Ronny Chan Man-tak yesterday. introduced and explained about partite multi-stakeholder group. Zaw Min) PHOTO: MNA 27 FEBRUARY 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3 Gov’t takes steps to Senior General visits No. 17 decentralize tourism sector Heavy Industry factory (Malun) FROM PAGE-1 promoting traditional food and The Vice President urged health care and security. the participants of the meeting Members of the central com- to discuss issues which need to be mittee Union minsters Lt-Gen prioritized, in accordance with the Kyaw Swe, U Thant Sin Maung, new tourism law. Myanmar has U Thein Swe and Dr. Myint been granting visa exemptions to Htwe discussed matters related visitors from Japan, Republic of to security, direct flight to desti- Korea, Hong Kong, and Macau, as nations, granting visa, opening well as visa-on-arrival to Chinese border check points, granting visa and Indian air travellers. exemption and providing health Thanks to the new scheme, care services to tourists. tourist arrivals in Myanmar in Following discussions by 2018 exceeded 3.55 million, an in- participants of the meeting, the crease of 3.5 per cent compared Vice President called on the Un- with 2017, when the country wel- ion government, region and state comed 3.44 million tourists. governments and organizations The Vice President also related with tourism to cooperat- suggested the regional and state ing with each other to be able to authorities to promote commu- make the best use of the country’s nity-based tourism, ensure sus- existing tourism resources. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing inspects tractors at No. tainable development of existing He also urged to draw a Mas- 17 Heavy Industry factory (Malun) in Magway. PHOTO: tourist attractions, explore more ter Plan for tourism development OFFICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF travel destinations, invite local to achieve success in the drive.— and foreign investment into the MNA tourism sector, lay down and (Translated by Zaw Min) TATMADAW Command- cycles and farm machineries homage to the Shwebontha er-in-Chief Senior General in the meeting hall and then Muni Pagoda in Pyay District, Min Aung Hlaing and officials responded to questions raised Padaung Township, coordinat- visited No. 1 Heavy Industries by the Tatmadaw Command- ed on conducting maintenance Enterprise No. 17 Heavy Indus- er-in-Chief. and repair works on the pagoda try factory (Malun) near Malun The Tatmadaw Command- platform and presented cash Village, Upper Minhla Town- er-in-Chief then toured the fac- donations for pagoda all- round ship, Thayet District, Magway tory and shops and presented maintenance works to the pa- Region yesterday afternoon. cash presents to the factory goda trustee, according to the First factory officials ex- personnel. news release of the Office of plained about a brief history of Later in the evening Sen- the Commander-in-Chief of De- the factory, manufacture and ior General Min Aung Hlaing fence Services. —MNA sale of compactor, trailers, mi- and wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla ni-rice mill, tractor, tri-motor- accompanied by officials paid (Translated by Zaw Min)

Union Minister U Thant Sin Lt-Gen Kyaw Swe. Maung. ULSG holds national-level talk on “Right for an early legal representation”

UNION Legal Supporting toward doing more.” Attendees also discussed Group (ULSG) conducted a Next, ULSG Secretary U on the best way for ULSG to national-level talk on “Right Khin Zaw explained about the provide early legal representa- for an early legal representa- constitution of the group. tion, dos and don’ts to avoid cor- tion” at Kempinski Hotel in This was followed by ULSG ruption when providing legal Nay Pyi Taw Hotel Zone yes- members, international advis- representation and cooperation terday morning. er, national adviser, secretary with relevant government de- At the talk, ULSG Chair- conducted talks about various partments and organisations.— man U Nyan Win said, “The topics on legal representation Myo Myint (MNA) Union Minister U Thein Swe. main aim of the day’s talk and attendees provided discus- Union Minister Dr. Myint Htwe. is for us to assist if a citizen sions and suggestions. (Translated by Zaw Min) implement a modern marketing doesn’t get its full rights for system, and promote cooperation any reason. It is not to influ- between the government and pri- ence the court matter or to vate sectors. pressure the court. It is just Afterwards, Union Minister to provide a citizen with the for Hotels and Tourism U Ohn full right accorded. This is Maung discussed rules and reg- the duty and responsibility ulations of the new tourism law, of our group. cooperation with governmental Our country didn’t have departments concerned in de- this sort of group before. The veloping infrastructure, uplift- talk is held with the help of ing standards of accommoda- relevant departments to tion, granting business license, serve the people. To date, cleanliness of travel destinations, our group had handled more ULSG Chairman U Nyan Win and attendees pose for the photo at talk on conservation of cultural heritage, Union Minister U Ohn Maung. than 50 cases and we’ll strive “Right for an early legal representation”. PHOTO: MNA 27 FEBRUARY 2019 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Central Committee for Scrutinizing Confiscated Farmlands and Other Lands holds coord meeting 1/2019

VICE PRESIDENT U Henry Van Thio, Chairman of the Central Committee for Scrutinizing Con- fiscated Farmlands and Other Lands addressed the 7th coor- dination meeting 1/2019 of the Central Committee for Scrutiniz- ing Confiscated Farmlands and Other Lands held at the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Ir- rigation meeting hall in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon. The Vice President said the meeting was the central commit- tee’s seventh coordination meet- ing. Arrangements were made so that the central committee’s 52 agenda policies were known Vice President U Henry Van Thio delivers the speech at the coordination meeting 1/2019 of the Central Committee for Scrutinizing Confiscated widely and followed down to the Farmlands and Other Lands in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA grass roots level while much emphasis was placed towards requirements and suggestions on land matters according to the grass roots level and the situa- made by the people and farmers policies and work processes. tion on the ground. whose lands were confiscated Some states and regions did not 7,119 complaints had been during the visits of the leaders follow the central committee’s received by the Central Commit- 7,119 complaints had and the central committee. policy and work processes and tee and only 3,168 were resolved. The country was an agricul- inadequate records were submit- More emphasis must be placed been received by the ture based country and farmers ted resulting in the central com- toward resolving the remaining played a vital role in the agricul- mittee returning the file back 3,951 complaints. Central Committee and ture sector of the country. The for re-assessing. At the moment Discussions were to be meeting was called to inform ministerial departments were made on the latest situation of about notification 21/2019 dated releasing lands that were not re- resolving complaints directly only 3,168 were resolved. 5 February 2019 from the Office quired or used and the aim was made to Nay Pyi Taw, State and of the President on reorganiz- to return it back to the former Region Committee for Scruti- ing the central committee so owners or to reassign it to oth- nizing Confiscated Farmlands that resolving of land matters er ministerial departments that and Other Lands and the latest and farmers whose land were tinizing Confiscated Farmlands that reflect on the image of the needed it. Therefore, ministeri- situation of works conducted by confiscated be obtained. and Other Lands chairmen Nay country could be conducted with al departments receiving such Nay Pyi Taw, State and Region Committees were to open Pyi Taw Council Chairman, State increasing momentum. Monthly lands were to conduct the land on findings and reports of com- separate committee offices and Region Chief Ministers then reports on the status of returning transfer matter until completion. plaints received by Pyidaungsu down to the grass roots level, explained about scrutinizing confiscated farmlands and oth- Excess and unused lands Hluttaw Enquiry Commission on assign sufficient personnel and confiscated farmlands and oth- er lands were submitted to the returned as state-own lands are Scrutinizing Confiscated Farm- committee members and raise er lands. country’s leaders. The President to be used for the benefit of the lands and Other Lands formed their work capacities through Union Minister U Min Thu, had commented on a report of people and if not used, to be kept during the last Pyidaungsu Hlut- courses and workshops. Cen- Dr. Aung Thu and U Ohn Win works conducted until end De- on record and maintained. Some taw term. tral Committee members were and Union Attorney General U cember 2018 and the Central lands released by the ministerial Information to the public to discuss and suggest openly Tun Tun Oo also joined in the Committee needed to take the departments were not received need to be released on sepa- on the difficulties faced at the discussion. comment as a guideline and by the former owner due to some rate meetings that were held ground level and the matter of The Chairman of the Central conduct works according to 52 delays or it was not clear who the between representatives of State support provided by the Cen- Committee for Scrutinizing Con- agenda policies. former owner was. In such cas- and Region and ministerial de- tral Committee, said the Vice fiscated Farmlands and Other All levels of the commit- es, committee chairmen were to partments to resolve land mat- President. Lands then gave comments and tees for scrutinizing confiscated conduct field visits with officials ters submitted by State and Re- Next Central Committee advice to ensure coordination farmlands and other lands were so that there was no discrepancy gion governments. This was the Secretary Deputy Minister for based on the explanations and to effectively handle complaints between the assessment at the seventh central level meeting Office of the Union Government discussions. to coordinate on the strengths U Tin Myint explained about The following officials at- and weaknesses of the central reorganizing the Central Com- tended the meeting: Union Min- committee and committees at mittee, conducted, ongoing and isters Lt-Gen Sein Win, U Min all levels and States and Regions future work plans of the Central Thu, Dr. Aung Thu, U Ohn Win, Central Committee were to conduct such monthly Committee. U Khin Maung Cho and U Han meetings without fail, said the Afterwards Central Com- Zaw, Union Attorney General U needed to take the com- Vice President. mittee Joint Secretary Settle- Tun Tun Oo, Nay Pyi Taw Council Meetings of all levels of ment and Land Record Depart- Chairman, states/regions Chief ment as a guideline and committees were to follow the ment, Director General U Thet Ministers, central committee instruction and guidance of the Naing Oo explained about works secretary, joint secretary, State/ country’s policy given by the conducted by the Central Com- Region Committee for Scruti- conduct works accord- country’s leaders during their mittee and re-assessment works nizing Confiscated Farmlands visits and the decision, policies conducted on confiscated farm- and Other Lands secretaries and ing to 52 agenda policies. and guidelines of the central land and other lands. officials. —MNA committee. Only then would Nay Pyi Taw Council, State the reliance and trust of people and Region Committee for Scru- (Translated by Zaw Min) 27 FEBRUARY 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 5 Supreme Court launches Court-Led Mediation Pilot Program

THE “Launching Ceremony on Court-Led Mediation Pilot Pro- gram” is held by the Supreme Court of the Union at Myanmar International Convention Center- II (MICC-II) in Nay Pyi Taw yes- terday morning. At the ceremony, the Chief Justice of the Union U Htun Htun Oo, in his opening speech, stated that alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms were being used in many countries since years ago and ADR system plays a vital role not only for the pub- lic’s access to justice but also for the business opportunity of the country. As Myanmar people are Union Chief Justice U Htun Htun Oo addresses the launching ceremony on Court-Led Mediation Pilot Program in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO : MNA being familiar with the amicable dispute resolution mechanism, Takkone Township Court and at courts in Myanmar nationwide the Union, Union Attorney Gener- Japan, Representatives from the Supreme Court of the Union Taungoo Township Court on 1st and hoped Court-Led Mediation al, Justices of the Supreme Court UN and International Organ- has tried to set up the Court-Led March 2019 in collaboration with System would be recognized as of the Union, Chief Judges of the izations, Lawyer Associations, Mediation System since its first JICA. This is the leading role of an effective dispute resolution by High Courts of Bago and Manda- Civil Society Organizations, Law judicial strategic plan (2015-2017). the Supreme Court of the Union the Myanmar people. lay Regions, Chairmen, Secre- Departments of the Universities, Then the Supreme Court of in the implementation of ADR Later, the Chairperson and taries and Members of the Com- Medias, Judicial Officers of the the Union adopted a strategic system in Myanmar as a need. members of Court-Led Mediation mission, and Committee of the Union Supreme Court, Judges initiative to develop Court-Led After that, the Chief Rep- System Implementation Com- respective Hluttaws, Heads and and Judicial Officials from the Mediation System in courts in resentative of JICA Myanmar mittee explained the Court-Led responsible officials of the gov- Courts at different level. its second judicial strategic plan Office, Mr. Karasawa Masayuki, Mediation Pilot Program and the ernmental departments, Chief Following this ceremony, the (2018-2022). In accordance with gave an opening remark. He said Court-Led Mediation System. representative of JICA Myanmar stakeholders’ consultation meet- this initiative, Court-Led Medi- that JICA will continue to cooper- They also replied the questions Office, Chief legal advisor and ings on Court-Led Mediation Pilot ation Pilot Program will be im- ate with the Supreme Court of the raised by the audience. Attending responsible persons of Japan In- Program will be held at respective plemented in Dekkhina District Union for successful introduction the ceremony were Chairperson ternational Cooperation Agency courts.—MNA (Translated by Court, Taungoo District Court, of Court-Led Mediation System of the Constitutions Tribunal of (JICA), Mediation experts from Zaw Min)

Pyithu Hluttaw Deputy Speaker receives Singapore Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission

PYITHU Hluttaw Deputy Speak- Present at the meeting er U Tun Tun Hein received Mr. were Pyithu Hluttaw Govern- Koh Chee Chian, Deputy Chief ment Guarantees, Pledges and of Mission, Singapore Embassy Undertakings Vetting Commit- in Myanmar at Pyithu Hluttaw tee Chairman Dr. May Win Deputy Speaker’s Office in Nay Myint, International Relations Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon. Committee Chairman U Zaw At the meeting increasing Thein, Committee secretaries U bilateral friendship and cooper- Zone Taint and U Bo Bo Oo and ation and Hluttaw development officials from Pyithu Hluttaw matters were cordially and Office. —MNA openly discussed and views ex- Pyithu Hluttaw Deputy Speaker U Tun Tun Hein meets with Singapore Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission changed. (Translated by Zaw Min) Mr. Koh Chee Chian in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA Amyotha Hluttaw Deputy Speaker receives Singapore Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission

AMYOTHA Hluttaw Deputy afternoon. Speaker U Aye Tha Aung re- AT the meeting Mr. Koh ceived Mr. Koh Chee Chian, Chee Chian cordially discussed Deputy Chief of Mission, Sin- about his experience of serving Deputy Speaker U Aye Tha Aung meets with Singapore Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. Koh Chee gapore Embassy in Myanmar in Myanmar.—MNA (Trans- Chian. PHOTO: MNA at Amyotha Hluttaw yesterday lated by Zaw Min) 27 FEBRUARY 2019 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Republic of the Union of Myanmar Office of the President Press Release No. 8/2019 6th Waning of Tabodwe, 1380 ME (25 February 2019) Additional statistical bulletin on drug seizures, acting on information

1. In order to prevent and eradicate the dangers of narcotic drugs and psychotropic drugs, the Office of the President has formed the Drug Activity Special Complaint Department on 26 June 2018 to systematically accept and respond to reports on drug abuses and other related cases from the general public. 2. With orders from the Office of the President, the Drug Activity Special Complaint Department relayed information on reports on drug-related offenses up to 23 Feb- ruary 2019 to the Ministry of Home Affairs to take action, as displayed below:

Sr. Nature of report Details on seizure and legal action taken Information received of Ko On 19-02-2019, police searched the Soe Metta Res- Information received of On 18-2-2019, police searched the motorbike rode Nyi (a) Nyi Nyi Lwin from taurant and seized Ko Nyi (a)Nyi Nyi Lwin, aged Zaw Thet Oo (a) Bamar who by That Naing Phyo (a) Sat Kyar, aged 23, son of U the Soe Metta Restaurant, 33, son of U Sein, and Nay Myo Tun, aged 24, son of lives in Myataung Village, Po and Zaw Thet Oo (a) Bamar, aged 39, son of U Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Hill- U Tin Maung Tun with stimulant tablets bearing Htigyaing Tsp, Sagaing Re- Nyunt Maung and found stimulant tablets bearing ock, Nanhu Village, Nyaung- WY letters. 1 gion, selling illegal drugs. WY letters and heroin together with them. shwe Tsp, Shan State (South), A case has been opened them with NaMaSa (Nan- A case has been opened them with MaMaSa (Hti- selling and distributing illegal pan) MaYa(Pa) 5/2019 under Section 19(a)/21 of the gyaing), MaYa(Pa) 6/2019 under Section 19(a)/21of 8 drugs. Anti-Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances the Anti-Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Sub- Law. stances Law. Acting on a tip-off, police searched the house living Information received of Win So far, one case has been opened as of last weeks, a U Kauk (a) Kyaw Swe, aged 42, son of U San Khaing Maung who lives in Thanga total of 2 people, including 1 man and 1 woman, had together with stimulant tablets bearing WY letters. A Village, Phaungpyin Tsp, been arresting and police seized them with opium. case has been opened them with NaMaSa (Nanpan) Sagaing Region, selling nar- On 22-2-2019, police searched in the house owned by MaYa(Pa) 6/2019 under Section 16(c) of the Anti-Nar- cotic drugs. Win Maung, aged 66, son of U San Thein, together cotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. 2 with Than Lwin Tun, aged 37, son of U Hla Dan, and Information receiving of On 19-02-2019, police searched house the house found opium with them. Than Naing (a) Sulayman, living Than Naing (a) Sulayman, aged 44, son of U A case has been opened them with MaMaSa(Phaung- lives in Ward 4,Taungmyo Ba Hlaing, and seized them with stimulant tablets Ward, Hsipaw Tsp, Shan bearing WY letters. pyin), MaYa(Pa)24/2019 under Section 16(C)/21 of the 9 Anti-Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances State (North) using and dis- A case has been opened them with MaMaSa(Hsi- Law. tributing illegal drugs. paw) MaYa(Pa)8/2019 under Section 16(C) of the Information received of On 23-2-2019, police searched the house owned by Ko Anti-Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Ko Than Than who lives in Than Than, aged 53, son of U Paw Yin, where they Law. Wettoo Village, Katha Tsp, found penicillin bottles sticking heroin with them. Information received of Nan On 22-02-2019, police searched the house living Nan 3 Sagaing Region, selling and A case has been opened with NaMaSa(Innywar), Aye Chaw (a) Ma Chaw, lives Aye Chaw (a) Ma Chaw, aged 34, daughter of U Sai distributing illegal drugs. MaYa(Pa)4/2019 under Section 16(c) of the Anti-Nar- Nyaungpinkwin Village, Nanda, Aung Htet Oo, aged 18, son of U Tun Aung, cotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. Hsipaw Town, Shan State Sai Naw Hlan, aged 19, son of U Hla Win, Kyar Hote, (North) selling and distrib- aged 18, son of U Ar Kwee, San Phyo, aged 18, son On 17-2-2019, police searched the motorcycle riding 10 uting illegal narcotic drugs. of U Khin Maung Win, and Sai Myat San, aged 18, Information received of Ma Tin Myo Thaung (a) Alia, aged 41, son of U Thaung son of U Sai Than Oo with stimulant tablets bearing Mi Nwe, wife of U Aung Soe, Yin and Nay Min Htet, aged 27, son of U Nyunt Tin, WY letters. who lives in Aung Zayar and they were seized with stimulant tablets bearing A case has been opened with MaMaSa(Hsipaw) Ward, Meiktila Town, Manda- 88/1 letters. It was learnt that they bought these MaYa(Pa) 9/2019 under Section 19(a)/21 of the An- 4 lay Region, distributing and illegal drugs from Mi Nwe (a) Ma Tin Than Nwe, ti-Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Law. selling illegal drugs. aged 39, daughter of U Pyay Aye. A case has been opened with MaMaSa (Meiktila) Information received of us- So far, 9 cases have been opened files as of last MaYa (Pa) 2/2019 under Section 16 (C)/20(a)/21 of ing and distributing illegal weeks, a total of 18 people, including 17 men and one the Anti-Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Sub- drugs in Taunggyi Town, woman, had been arresting and police seized them stances Law. Shan State. with heroin, stimulant tablets and opium blocks. On 20-02-2019, acting on a tip-off, police seized Kyaw On 22-2-2019, police searched room number (B/1) Thuya (a)Salin, aged 40, son of U Sein Oo, with Information received of Paing of the Pan Yeik Nyo Restaurant and found Paing stimulant tablets bearing WY letters. Paing and Zay phyo, who live Paing (a) Zin Ko Ko Paing, aged 22, son of U Khin A case has been opened with NaMaSa(Taunggyi) in the Shwe Taung Bridge Maung Lwin, and Zay Phyo (a) Kalar, aged 22, son of 11 MaYa(Pa) 5/2019 under Section 19(a) of the An- Road, Shwe Taung Ward, U Yin Htwe together with stimulant tablets bearing 5 ti-Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Law. Mawlamyine Town, Mon WY letters. On 21-02-2019, acting on a tip-off, police seized Zaw State, selling and distributing A case has been opened with MaMaSa (Myaing Myo Aung (a) Gadone, aged 19, son of U Kyaw Myo illegal drugs. Tharyar) MaYa (Pa) 3/2019 under Section 16/(c)/21 Lwin, Aung Than Oo, aged 23, son of U Than Kyaw of the Anti-Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Sub- Htay with stimulant tablets bearing WY letters. stances Law. A case has been opened with NaMaSa(Taunggyi) On 19-02-2019, police searched the house owned by MaYa(Pa) 18/2019 under Section 19(a)/21 of the An- Information received of Naing Lin Aung (a) Ahnge Kaung, aged 32, son of ti-Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Law. Naing Lin Aung (a) Ahnge U Win Maung, and Phyo Kyaw Thu (a) Ahtu, aged Information received of peo- So far, 43 cases have been opened files as of last Kaung and Ahtu, who live at 33, son of U Kyaw Htwe. But they absconded and ple on the hillock 10, Ward weeks, a total of 48 people, including 44 men and 4 No. 11/2 Ward, Shwepaukkan police seized Ma Zu Zu Kyaw, wife of Phyo Kyaw 4, Kutkai Town, Shan State women, had been arresting and police seized them Myothit Town, North Okkala- Htoo (a) Ahtu, aged 23, daughter of U Kyaw Myint, (North), selling illegal nar- with heroin, stimulant tablets and opium blocks. 6 pa Tsp, distributing and sell- with stimulant tablets bearing WY letters, heroin 12 cotic drugs. On 23-022019, acting on a tip-off, police seized Kaw ing illegal drugs. and marijuana. Sint Pan, aged 24, son of U Kaw Kyan Kyauk, with A case has been opened with NaMaSa (Shwepauk- heroin. kan) MaYa(Pa)5/2019 under Section 19(a)/20(a)/21 A case has been opened with MaMaSa(Kutkai) of the Anti-Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Sub- MaYa(Pa) 24/2019 under Section 19(ka) of the An- stances Law. ti-Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Law.

Information received of Khin On 21-02-2019, police searched Khin Zaw (a) Khin 3. Out of the information sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs, so far a total of 526 Zaw, lives in Thitsar Street, Zaw Gyi’s house and seized Ye Lin Aung, aged 39, Ward 2, North Okkalapa Tsp, son of U Myint Oo, Aung Thiha, aged 23, son of U cases have been opened files as of 23-2-2019. A total of 833 people, including 699 Yangon Region, selling illegal Than Htike, Kyaw Thu (a) Sithu Aung, aged 31, men and 134 women have been arrested with seizures of 5740.43 g of heroin, 67.14 drugs. son of U San Maung, and Myat Hla, aged 38, son g of ICE, 38,656.94 g of opium, 329.6 g of low-quality opium, 18,795.28 g of speciosa 7 of U Aung Zan Oo, together with stimulant tablets bearing WY letters. powder, 7,273.99 g of speciosa, 21, 6604 stimulant tablets, 6028.27 g of marijuana, A case has been opened them with MaMaSa (North 0.1 liters of opium tincture, 378.06 g of opium blocks, 60 g of poppy seeds, 3.45 g of Okkalapa) MaYa(Pa) 23/2019 under Section 19(a)/21 crushed stimulant tablet powder, 0.001 g of crushed ecstasy powder, 16 firearms, of the Anti-Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Sub- 257 different bullets, and 1 grenade. Efforts for fighting the drug trafficking has stances Law. been stepped up and the ministry will report on further exposed cases. SEE PAGE-7 27 FEBRUARY 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 7 Additional statistical bulletin on drug seizures, acting on information

FROM PAGE-6 in Tamu Township, Sagaing Region. A man was seized with 1892 stimulant tab- lets, 111 g of heroin in the Phaungpyin Township. Two men were seized with 60 4. In addition to the investigations and arrests conducted on drug related complaints g of heroin and one motorbike in Koetaung Village, Homalin Township, Sagaing mentioned above, the Tatmadaw and Myanmar Police Force have also carried out Region. Acting on a tip-off, two men were seized with 4000 stimulant tablets, 180 separate investigations on drug complaints, search and arrests at border gates, and g of heroin. A man was seized with 982 stimulant tablets in Innlaycome Ward, searches of vehicles acting upon given information. Myeik Township. Two men were seized with 81.65 g of speciosa powder and one During the previous week, multiple arrests were made in the border regions and motorbike. A man was seized with 266 stimulant tablets and one motorbike in joint-surveillance gates. Pyuntansar Township, Bago Region. . A woman was seized with 2186 stimulant tablets in Aunglan Township, Magway Region. A man was seized with 29 g of A man was arrested with a seizure of 1330 stimulant tablets in Ywar Kaut Ward, marijuana in the Satyonethit ward. A man was seized with 5100 stimulant tablets Pyinmana Town, Nay Pyi Taw. A man and a woman were seized with 5080 stimulant in Aungmyethazan Township, Mandalay Region. A woman was seized with 88.33 tablets and 187 g of heroin in Khat Cho village, Waingmaw Tsp, Kachin State. A man g of opium blocks in Chanayethazan Township, Mandalay Region. A woman was was arrested with a seizure of 1030 stimulant tablets and 31.6 g of heroin in Innmar- seized with 1000 stimulant tablets and 9 g of heroin on the taxi driving to Mandalay yan Village, Phakant Township, Kachin State. Two men and two women were seized Region. A man was seized with 2288 stimulant tablets in Thabeikkyin Township. with 39,000 stimulant tablets and two motorbikes. Acting on a tip-off, two men were A man was seized with 3400 g of opium. A man was seized with 10 stimulant tab- arrested with a seizure of 23400 stimulant tablets, 1060 g of heroin, one vehicle near lets and a motorbike in Hlegu Township, Yangon Region. A man was seized with the Friendship bridge, Momauk Tsp. 67660 g of ICE and one Kluger in Pauksaut Village. A man was seized with 1813 stimulant tablets and 14.5 g of heroin in Shwepyithar Township, Yangon Region. A Acting on a tip-off, a man was seized with 913 g of heroin, a motorcar at the Kyauk- man was seized with 457 stimulant tablets in Thakayta Township, Yangon Region. sakhan inspection gate. Two men were seized with 56 stimulant tablets and a A man was seized with 10000 stimulant tablets, one motor vehicle. A man was motorbike on the Hihseng Loikaw highway. A man was seized with 310 tablets seized with 219 stimulant tablets in Danubyu Tsp, Rakhine State. of stimulant tablets in Taungthugone village, Hpa-an Township, Kayin State. A man was seized with 185 stimulant tablets, 2.5 g of ICE at the Barbugone Village, There were two seizures of ammunitions. Two men are seized with 190 stimulant Kyaikmaraw Township, Mon State. Two men were arrested with a seizure of 3900 tablets and a motorbike together with 59 9mm bullets in Taungup Township, Ay- stimulant tablets and a motorbike. Acting on a tip-off, a man was arrested with a eyawaddy Region. seizure of 200 stimulant tablets on the bus driving to Angumaw-Maungtaw. A total of ownerless 74000 stimulant tablets were found in the ravine near the border post Acting on a tip-off, two men were seized with 480000 stimulant tablets one M-20 38 of the border areas Maungtaw. A woman was seized with 2 g of crushed stimulant pistol, one bullet caskets, and five bullets and a motor vehicle. tablet powder in the Myomataung Ward, Maungtaw. Acting on a tip-off, a man was seized with 200 stimulant tablets in the Myomataung Village. A man was seized with 7 stimulant tablets in the Ward 5. A man was seized with 206 stimulant tablets There have been 258 cases being opened between 17-2-2019 and 23-2-2019, and 297 in Letwedat Village. tow men was seized with 10 stimulant tablets and a motorbike men and 43 women have been arrested. Seizures were made of 8,942.22 g of heroin, in the Konetan Ward Sittway Tsp. Two men were seized with 241 stimulant tablets 67722.76 g of ICE, 2 g of low quality opium, 7432.03 g of opium, 759082 stimulant tab- in the Satyonesu Ward. A man was seized with 9 stimulant tablets in Kayintaw Vil- lets, 3 g of crushed stimulant tablets, 103.03 g of marijuana,313.53 g of opium blocks, lage Kyaukpyu. Two men were seized with 88 stimulant tablets Taungyin Village. A 0.098 liters of Toluene, 81.65 g of opium powder, 409 tablets of Diazepam tablets, one man was seized with 40 stimulant tablets and 135.2 g of opium blocks in Taunggyi pistol, 144 cartridges and one bullet casket. Town, Shan State. Three men were seized with 42000 stimulant tablets and 3300 g of heroin at the Yaypu inspection gate, Lashio Township, Shan State. A man was 5. To seize further drugs and to arrest drugs dealers, people are urged to inform the seized with 18000 stimulant tablets, one motorbike in Kutkai Township, Shan State. Ministry of Home Affairs, region and state governments and to inform huge cases A man was seized with 10000 stimulant tablets on the AD Van in Shan State. A man of drug trafficking and other suspicious cases directly to the Drug Activity Special was seized with 2000 stimulant tablets and one motorbike at the Oriental Toll Gate. Complaint Department of the Office of the President via following contact numbers: Two men were seized with 1700 stimulant tablets, 200 g of heroin and two motorbikes in Pinmalut Village, Katha Township, Sagaing Region. Two men were seized with Contacts 2125 stimulant tablets, 50 g of heroin and one motorbike on the Katha-Indaw Road. Auto telephone No. — 067-590200 A man was seized with 117000 stimulant tablets, 860 g of heroin, one motor vehicle Fax Phone No. — 067-590233 in Inndaw Township, Shan State. An ownerless 3919.2 g of raw opium was seized in Email Address — [email protected] the Moekaung Ward, Pinlaebu Town. A man was seized with 409 stimulant tablets First Elephant Museum to open in Yangon

By Aye Yamone them,” said U Win Naing Thaw, the important role played by wild the director of the Nature and elephants and elephant history. MYANMAR’S first elephant mu- Wildlife Conservation Division It will also focus on the different seum will be opened near the under the Forest Department. threats facing the giants of the Natural History Museum of the “The elephant museum will jungle and their long-term sur- Yangon Zoological Garden in not be huge, but it will have a lot vival plan. Yangon to commemorate World of information about elephants. The museum has been Wildlife Day, which will be ob- This information will be availa- funded by the World Wide Fund served on 3 March, according to ble in English and Myanmar lan- for Nature (WWF), Myanmar. the Forest Department. guages. The museum will display The museum will be open dai- The opening ceremony of messages to educate the public ly and showcase the nature of the elephant museum will be about how elephants can be pro- elephants. held with another ceremony at tected,” said U Thein Toe, the At least one elephant is which elephant tusks and other director of the Yangon Region’s killed in Myanmar by hunters parts seized by the department Forest Department. every week. Hunters target not will be burnt, according to a me- The museum will be a part only wild elephants, but also Skeleton of an elephant displayed at the Myanmar’s first Elephant dia conference held by the Forest of the zoo’s Natural History Mu- those owned by the government Museum near the Natural History Museum of the Yangon Zoological Department on 26 February. seum and will operate under the and private individuals. Garden in Yangon. PHOTO: MIN HTET “We will destroy items supervision of the Forest Depart- Currently, there are about meant for illegal trading which ment. 6,500 elephants in Myanmar, in- about 5,000 elephants registered owners. we seized as we cannot sell The museum will highlight cluding 1,500 wild elephants and by the government and private (Translated by Hay Mar) 27 FEBRUARY 2019 27 FEBRUARY 2019 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 9

On the Fostering sustainable development through enhancement of human resources News media personnel can attend 56th Myanma Gems

By Maung Than Win Shwe Emporium

trajectory to th The 56 Myanma Gems Emporium will be held from 11 to 20 COMMON goal of immaterial things. Investments ment in education, health and March 2019 at Mani Yadana Jade Hall. every nation is devel- in human forces will boost peo- social affairs. At the same time, Local and foreign news media personnel can attend opment; sustainable ple to increase their incomes the local could have more chanc- the Gem Emporium from 11 to 14 March and detailed list of seed exports A development is a re- and productive power; their es of getting jobs; they tend to items on sales and other particulars will be made available at quirement for the present-day. expenses are regarded as the get trained for acquiring modern the NawaratKoeThwe Gate at Mani Yadana Jade Hall on the Developing countries keep enjoy sort of investments. Educational techniques for possible promo- evening of 20 March. HE demand for seeds is rising in Myanmar as farmers higher standards of living with spending in Myanmar should be tions, thus paving the way for Local and foreign news and media personnel who wish have switched to hybrid seeds which can give higher determination to free social ills, considered in accordance with sustainable development. to attend the emporium are to apply by 7 March with set applica- yields compared with traditional seeds. oppression, diseases, poverty the requirements, thereby lead- tion forms and submit to News and Periodical Enterprise (NPE), T Now, Myanmar needs to boost production of quality and scarcity of knowledge from ing to national development of Importance of knowledge of Ministry of Information. Application forms can be obtained at seeds to cater to local demand and to become a seed exporting advanced countries. In addition, our country. education Copyright and Registration sub-department, Myanmar Foreign country. these advanced countries are ea- When the quality of educa- How much is spent for ed- Correspondents Club and details can be enquired at NPE phone To get higher yields and incomes, our farmers need access to ger enough to explore mysteries tion is investigated, educational ucational sector from national 067-412125 and 412126 and 2019 56thMyanma Gem Emporium quality seeds for which the country needs to be self-sufficient in in space. investments should be accom- finances, it is important to know management committee phone 067-414497 it is learnt. —MNA seed production. To achieve this, cooperation between the govern- In the present-day, great panied by the development of the value of education between (Translated by GNLM) ment, private seed producers, and cooperatives is sine qua non. openings for education and skilled workers. givers( teachers) and receivers( Only then can all sectors benefit from the farmlands. health are more and more rec- Allocations of libraries in students) There should be viv- As the demand for seeds is high, low-quality and illegal seeds ognized as outstanding charac- schools or wards lead to men- id descriptions on educational can flow into the market or reach the doors of farmers. Although teristics. According to United tal quality in addition to lessons objectives and rights to know the Seed Law allows Nations Development Decade lowing two indicators are used villages and towns and income can be produced. In some ways, taught in schools, thereby carry- the value of education so that businessmen to sell Reports, the development of hu- for the extents of education gaps in the pursuance of edu- passing on of rich experiences ing out invaluable consequenc- budgets on education should be Although the seeds with approval man resources is found to have sector and its solutions. The in- cation must be investigated spe- to younger generations is an in- es for students. As reliable de- used worthwhile. It is easy for from the Ministry of played an important role than dicators are percentage from cifically and will highlight the valuable requirement for both velopments of our country, the estimation of education budg- Myanmar Daily Weather Report Seed Law allows Agriculture, Live- that of natural resources. The national incomes of a country present-day educational devel- developing and developed coun- progress may be accompanied ets, but it is never easy to bring (Issued on Wednesday 27 February 2019) stock, and Irrigation investment in education and and 5-14 age groups from out opments. Three developmental tries. This should be regarded as by teachings in schools. An in- about the direct results from businessmen to sell that guarantees their health sectors is needed when of a total population. The two forces in a country are work- an increase to the educational cisive mind and encouragement education. Direct effects and as SUMMARY OF OBSERVATIONS RECORDED AT 09:30 hrs MST: seeds with approval quality, farmers often human qualities are required to indicators show that people with ers, natural forces and financial development. must be carried out to meet the well as indirect ones leading to During the past (24) hours, rain or thundershowers has been fall prey to illegal play- become shinier and shinier. higher per capita income are matters. Even though there are According to the studies in requirements of students. High- invaluable effects would emerge, widespread in Upper Sagaing Region and Kachin State, fairly from the Ministry ers in the market. crowded in advanced countries natural forces and financial ones developed countries, investment er education is required to be according to education experts. widespread in Northern Shan and Chin states and isolated in For instance, Investments are needed for whereas the workforce in agri- abundantly in a country, unsys- in human resources is going fast- cultivated by incisive minds and Sustainable development Lower Sagaing, Mandalay and Taninthayi regions. Weather has of Agriculture, purchase of low-qual- Educational Development culture sector has decreased. tematic exploitation of natural er than that of immaterial things goodwill. of skilled workers would result been partly cloudy in Bago Region, Southern Shan and Rakhine ity rice seeds caused Illiteracy campaign is close- There is fourth goal out of 17 cen- resources and lack of skilled for the socio-economic systems Foreign investments are in cooperation for faster advan- states and generally fair in the remaining regions and states. Night Livestock, and problems for farmers ly related to human intelligence tennial goals in the developed workers could lead to develop- of those countries. There is a made in different regions and tages. It is a requirement for temperatures were (2°C) above February average temperatures Irrigation that in Dabayin Township and wide ideas. In the same way, and least developed countries: ment goals. surplus of human resources in foreigners are doing their busi- every developing country for in Lower Sagaing and Ayeyawadyregions, Northern Shan, Chin last year, with rice out- human investments are believed equitable quality of education In a developing countries developing countries. The sur- ness; corporate social responsi- local and international coop- and Rakhine states, (3°C) above February average temperature in guarantees their put declining in more to have solved inputs on obsta- must be pursued with the aim of like Myanmar. The development plus of human workforces should bility (CSR) should be regarded eration and non-governmental Mandalay Region and about February average temperature in the than 1,400 acres of cles and difficulties. Investment being all-inclusive and a chance of human resources is a main be used effectively and fully in as a sort of investment in human organizations. Thus this co- remaining regions and states. The significant night temperatures quality, farmers farms. Finally, the mat- in education takes a long time to of study throughout one’s life.’ thing to meet the requirements order to boost productive forces resources. The programmes of operation should be practiced were (6°C) each in Heho and Loilin, (7°C) in Mongyan, (8°C) each ter was brought before bear fruits than that in things of our country. It is a well-known and higher standards of living. CSR along with investments unconditionally. As education in Hsipaw, Pinlaung, Haka, Falam and Tiddim. The noteworthy often fall prey to the authorities and the immaterial. The longer the age, Importance of human re- fact that human resources are made in mills, factories and is of importance to a country, amount of rainfall recorded were Ramthlo (1.61)inches, Tiddim illegal players in the company that supplied the better for human beings; they sources equally important as things im- Taking invaluable sequences economic zones are considered future prospects would depend (0.75)inch, Haka (0.67)inch, Falam (0.47)inch, Tonzang (0.39)inch, the seeds to farmers could serve humanity with their Level of quality education material. The rich experience of Human resources do not as carrying out social respon- on health and prosperity of each Myitsone (0.35)inch, Vaar (0.28)inch, Tamu (0.24)inch, Muse (0.20) market. agreed to compensate enormous amount of knowledge. should be examined regionally. an educator is invaluable. depend on a population but on sibilities of businessmen and and every one. inch, Bhamo and Homalin (0.16)inch each. them. Outdated mode of materials falls In addition, educational oppor- So far as the educationists a number of skilled workers. The investors. By mentioning the Thus poverty would result BAY INFERENCE: Weather is generally fair over the Central Increasing the into ruin faster then that in men. tunities for men and women to have shared their knowledge, advantages of human resources arrangement of CSR means in the end everywhere. Bay and a few cloud to partly cloudy over the Andaman Sea and production of seeds is necessary to prevent shortages, especially In the present-day, the fol- keep on pursuing, education in many more educated persons cannot be measured as those of different allocations of develop- (Translated by Arakan Sein) elsewhere in the Bay of Bengal. when it comes to seasonal fruits. Many farmers in Sagaing Region FORECAST VALID UNTIL AFTERNOON OF 27 February 2019: could not grow muskmelons due to a shortage of seeds, which led Rain or thundershowers will be widespread Upper Sagaing Re- to a 70-per-cent decrease in production of the fruit last year. gion, Kachin and Chin states, fairly widespread in Lower Sagaing The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation has British embassy receives blue heritage plaque Region and (Northern and Southern)Shan State, isolated in formed inspection teams for checking the quality of agricultural NayPyi Taw, Mandalay, Magway and Taninthayi regions, Eastern inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides. There are 17 teams Shan and Rakhine states. Degree of certainty is (80%). Weather at the region and state level, 67 at the district level, and 291 at the BLUE plaques are being placed on Trust (YHT). Streets. In 1978, the library was reo- will be partly cloudy in the remaining regions and states. township level. heritage buildings in Yangon as part The British embassy was built in pened as the British embassy’s culture STATE OF THE SEA: Sea will be slight to moderate in Myanmar The teams are inspecting agricultural inputs in accordance with of measures to conserve Yangon’s cul- 1900. It served as the head office of the department. “Our building has been waters. Wave height will be about (3 - 5) feet in off and along laws such as the Seed Law, the Fertilizer Law, and the Pesticide tural legacy, and the British embassy Glasgow-based J. and F. Graham & Co., existing for years as a place of connec- Myanmar Coasts. Law, and reporting violations to superior bodies. on Strand Road has been honored in 1898. The company was involved in tion between the people of Myanmar OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Continuation of The authorities are urged to disseminate knowledge regarding with the Yangon Heritage Trust’s 28th shipping and insurance. It also import- and UK. The ground floor, which hous- likelihood of scattered to fairly widespread rain or thundershowers the Seed law among farmers, educate them about the importance commemorative blue plaque. ed general merchandize and exported es the library, has been renovated,” in Upper Sagaing Region, Kachin, Northern Shan and Chin states. of using legal inputs and how to use them in the correct way. “The building is grand with re- rice and other local products. said Dr. Richard Sunderland, the My- FORECAST FOR NAYPYITAW AND NEIGHBOURING AREA They must ask farmers to keep records and evidence of seed spect to architectural features. The After independence, the building anmar Director of the British Council. FOR 27February 2019:Likelihood of isolated rain or thundershow- packets they use because farmers have the right to sue seed com- building is also at the same location was sold in 1948 for 64,000 Sterling The ceremony to award the blue ers. Degree of certainty is (60%). panies if they suffer losses due to poor quality seeds. as the British Council’s library. Having Pounds and was converted into the plaque was attended by the British FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING AREA FOR At the same time, private seeds producers and farmers must the library located in the center of British embassy. In 1966, the British ambassador, and officials from the 27 February 2019:Generally fair weather. work more closely and present their concerns to the government the city is really convenient for stu- Council’s library was moved to the Yangon City Development Committee FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING AREA so it can reform polices, paving the way for private businessmen dents pursuing international advanced building from the Department of In- and YHT.—Zarni Maung FOR 27February 2019: Isolated rain or thundershowers. Degree to overcome challenges. studies,” said Daw Moe Moe Lwin, ternal Revenue, which is located at British embassy on Strand Road gets a commemorative Yangon Heritage Trust’s blue of certainty is (100%). the Director of the Yangon Heritage the corner of Pansodan and Merchant (Translated by Hay Mar) plaque. PHOTO: ZARNI MAUNG 27 FEBRUARY 2019 10 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Tatmadaw columns capture AA training camp

ABOUT a hundred AA insur- camp was captured. The AA gents were reported to be ac- insurgent group retreated to- tive in hills on the east of the wards the east and south while Kyauktaw-Mrauk U road, Rakh- Tatmadaw columns continued ine State to establish a training the pursuit. camp and operation area and During the engagements were obstructing, destroying, Tatmadaw had some casualties planting and exploding land while 4 bodies of AA insurgents; mines on roads used by the 4 assorted arms, ammunitions public and forcibly recruiting and related materials; training villagers so Tatmadaw columns accessories; 7 cans of liquors; conducted appropriate security walkie-talkie chargers; conduit operation. pipes, glues, bamboo triggers, While the appropriate secu- gun powder and fertilizers to rity operation was conducted, make landmines; badges of an engagement was made on Tatmadaw officer and soldiers; 19 February and Tatmadaw col- and AA arm badges were cap- umns were in hot pursuit of the tured. Tatmadaw columns are retreating AA insurgent group. continuing security operations After 20 February there were for rule of law and regional sta- eight more engagements with bility in Rakhine State, accord- the AA insurgent group and a ing to news released by Office site where the AA insurgents of the Tatmadaw Command- Badges of Tatmadaw officer and soldiers seized from AA insurgents. PHOTO: OFFICE OF THE planned to setup a training er-in-Chief.—MNA COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF

Public urged to report incidents of people posing as Explosion in local battalion in Tatmadaw personnel, detention and mistreatments Buthidaung kills wife of officer

IN a new released by Tatmad- detained and mistreated by im- to cooperate with Tatmadaw A bomb explosion happened at and the conductor were interro- aw Commander-in-Chief Office posters wearing Tatmadaw uni- and security organisations for an officer quarter in a local bat- gated by six men with a gun and on the capture of AA insurgent forms, badges and insignia while regional security and report talion in Buthidaung, Rakhine they replied that the household group training camp, Tatmadaw social media outlets were seen to with evidence to relevant police State, yesterday killing a wife of things were owned by a teach- badges, arm and collar insignias post propagandas of Tatmadaw stations and military command an officer. Daw Nan Moe Moe er who moved to Buthidaung. were also reported to be seized mistreating the locals. headquarters of anyone impos- Zaw, 26, died in the explosion The unidentified men asked the along with arms, ammunition AA is conducting these ac- ing as Tatmadaw personnel, de- which occurred around 8 am. driver to call the officer turning and landmine accessories of the tivities to raise suspicion against taining and mistreating people The blast also destroyed on the mobile phone’s speaker AA insurgent group. the Tatmadaw, divide the Tat- said an announcement by Tat- the ceiling and window mirror and the officer replied to call him Locals had also reported madaw and the people and to madaw True News Information of the quarter, leaving about 2,000 when the car arrived outside the of village/ward administrators, destabilize the region. Team.—MNA (Translated by ball bearings, two batteries and Buthidaung Battalion.The driver villagers and students being Therefore, people are urged Zaw Min) one circuit. After investigation and the conductor were released into the case, it is found that a at 8 pm and they arrived Buthi- car carrying household goods daung at 7 am yesterday. of an officer who transferred While the household goods Two suspected drug addicts, two from Heho to Buthidaung was are arranged in order by the vic- stopped by two unidentified men tim, the explosion happened.— about 4 pm on 25 February and MNA (Translated by Nwe New accomplices arrested in Maungtaw searched. Afterwards, the driver Tun)

items of drug using, K2.46 million and a saving passbook with the Bomb explodes in bush fire in balance of over 5 million. Kyaukpyu, injuring eight During the interrogation, it was found that the drugs are AN explosion occurred in com- the back of the office. In the from Maung A Win Chay of pound of Kyaukpyu Tsp GAD investigation into the case, it Waithali Village in Maungtaw yesterday while the staff of the was found that an unexploded Township. In connection with office are setting fire garbage old bomb buried in the soil ex- the case, the police searched the and bushes, leaving eight in- ploded due to fire, according to house of Maung A Win Chay but jured. the Myanmar Police Force.— they did not find drugs in the The blast happened while MNA (From left to right) Kyan Thein Wai, Zaw Siti, Myint Soe (a) Khaing Kyaw search. the staff set fire the bushes at (Translated by Tun Tun Naing) Min and Tun Tun Kyaw (a) Aung Kyaw Thein. PHOTO: MNA File has been opened at the TWO suspected drug addicts and taw at 7 pm on 25 February and police station against the four PHOTO: MNA two accomplices were arrest- found the two suspects namely suspects including Maung A Win ed together with 25 Yaba pills, Myint Soe, also known as Khaing Chay, the absconder, Mying Soe over K2.4 million and a saving Kyaw Min, of Ward-6 Maungtaw, (a) Khaing Kyaw Min. passbook with the balance of and Tun Tun Kyaw, also known Tun Tun Kyaw (a) Aung K50 million in Maungtaw on 25 as Aung Kyaw Thein, Ward-6 Kyaw Thein is also an absconder February. Maungtaw, using drugs. in the Narcotic Drugs and Psy- The security forces inspect- The police also found Zaw chotropic case by the Maungtaw ed a suspected vehicle parked in Siti and Kyan Thein Wai together Myoma Police Station.—MNA the Four-Mile Ward in Maung- with 25 Yaba pills and related (Translated by GNLM) 27 FEBRUARY 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 11 Myanmar, Chinese firms plan to sign MoU for barter trade next month

TWO companies from ion of Myanmar Federation export of Myanmar’s agri- tem, where participants in about US$642.7 million, cial year, Myanmar has ex- Myanmar and China have of Chambers of Commerce cultural products to Chi- a transaction can directly according to an announce- ported over 2 million tons agreed to enter into a and Industry and the MRF na. The delegation from exchange goods or services ment by the MRF. only on account of foreign Memorandum of Under- attended the 2nd China-My- Myanmar also met with a for other goods and servic- The value of rice and market conditions. standing (MoU) for barter anmar Economic Corridor Kunming-based company es,” said U Aung Htoo, the broken rice exports has “The trade volume is trade in March, according Forum held between 18 and to sign an MoU for barter Deputy Minister for Com- dropped compared with likely to remain low due to to a recent press statement 23 February in the Yunnan trade for Myanmar’s rice merce at an event to mark the year-ago period. tight confiscation by China released by the Myanmar Province of China. and broken rice. the World Pulses Day 2019 The decline in trade and EU’s ban on Indica Rice Federation (MRF). At the forum, Myan- Myanmar was allowed held on 10 February. through the border chan- rice. Therefore, more than A delegation led by Un- mar and China officials dis- to export 100,000 tons of rice “China has imposed nel has been attributed to 1 million tons of rice will be ion Minister for Planning cussed matters related to to China under a quota sys- tight controls to check ille- China’s tight confiscation on stockpiled. We have our con- and Finance U Soe Win, the Kyaukpyu Special Eco- tem in 2016. The Myanmar gal trade in border areas. some agro products, includ- cerns over the handling of including representatives nomic Zone, the Muse-Man- delegation asked China to A certificate from China’s ing rice, since the second the stockpile as storage ca- from the Republic of the Un- dalay Rail Project, and the increase the quota limit food safety inspection week of October, 2018. pacity is insufficient,” said to 400,000 tons in 2019. Ad- mechanism — the Gener- Meanwhile, maritime U Chit Khaing, the chair of ditionally, Myanmar mer- al Administration of Quality trade capacity is at times the Myanmar Rice Federa- FDI inflows exceed $1.8 chants can export broken Supervision, Inspection and limited, owing to shipping tion told the Agriculture and rice to China by entering Quarantine (AQSIQ) — is problems, port logistics Market Information Agency. bln in current fiscal into business-to-business required for legitimate ex- and financial constraints, Lack of storage ca- contracts with their Chi- ports. Those engaged in the coupled with currency fluc- pacity may result in rice FOREIGN direct invest- 20 February. nese counterparts by seek- supply chain need to pre- tuation. bags getting damaged and ment into Myanmar for The foreign enter- ing licences and paying tax. pare necessary measures,” In the 2017-2018FY, My- illegal rice exports, said a the period between 1 Oc- prises were approved by China has pledged to said the deputy minister. anmar exported 3.6 million merchant. tober and 20 February in the Myanmar Investment support legal rice exports The volume of rice tons of rice and broken rice Myanmar plans to ex- the current financial year Commission and the Yan- through the border trade and broken rice exports worth $1.13 billion. port about 4 million tons of exceeded US$1.8 billion, gon Region Investment channels and combat illegal between 1 April, 2018 and Rice exports reached rice in the 2019-2020FY, with according to the Myanmar Committee. They will in- rice trade. 18 January, 2019 is estimat- an all-time high of over 3.5 estimated earnings of $1.5 Investment Commission vest in the manufactur- “Myanmar is trying to ed to have reached over 1.9 million tons in the previous billion. – Ko Khant (Trans- (MIC). ing, livestock and fishery, adopt a barter trade sys- million metric tons, worth fiscal. In the current finan- lated by Ei Myat Mon) During the period, a agriculture, electricity, total of 109 foreign enter- and other service sectors, prises received permits creating over 9,000 jobs. CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE TRADEMARK CAUTION Pias Corporation, a company incorporated in Japan and and endorsements to in- Existing foreign investors M.V ALS SUZURAN VOY. NO. (030 N/S) having its registered office at 19-3, Toyosaki 3-chome, vest in the country, bring- also recruited 1,000 new Consignees of cargo carried on M.V ALS Kita-ku Osaka, Japan is the owner and proprietor of the ing in a capital of more employees. SUZURAN VOY. NO. (030 N/S) are hereby notified that following Trademark: than $1.2 billion. Overall, The MIC is targeting the vessel will be arriving on 27-02-2019 and cargo will foreign direct investment $5.8 billion in foreign in- be discharged into the premises of H.P.T where it will lie of $1.69 billion flowed into vestments in the current at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the MIARAY Reg. No. 4/12316/2018 (12.11.2018) the country in the Oct-Feb fiscal year. byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. period, including over $102 The region and state In respect of “Soap; hair lotions; cleansing milk; hair Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am shampoos; soaps for toilet purposes; perfumery; aromatics million in capital expan- Investment Committees to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now [essential oils]; hair colorants; false eyelashes; cosmetic sion and investments in are allowed to grant per- declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo kits; cosmetics; cosmetic pencils; cosmetic creams; the Thilawa Special Eco- mission for local and for- from the Vessel. make-up removing preparations; depilatory preparations; nomic Zone. eign investment proposals, depilatory wax; lotions for cosmetic purposes; eyebrow No claims against this vessel will be admitted after cosmetics; false nails; make-up powder; eyebrow pencils; Seventeen foreign en- where the initial invest- the Claims Day. tissues impregnated with cosmetic lotions; mascara; lip terprises received permits ment does not exceed K6 SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT glosses; sunscreen preparations; wrinkle preventing and endorsements with billion or $5 million. — cream; whitening cream; acne cream; spot removing MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY capitals of $202.8 million GNLM (Translated by cream; dentifrices” all included in Class 3; “Curling tongs; AGENT FOR: M/S INTERASIA LINES cuticle nippers; hair-removing tweezers; pedicure sets; at an MIC meeting held on Ei Myat Mon) Phone No: 2301185 crimping irons; hand implements for hair curling; razor blades; razors, electric or non-electric; nail files, electric or non-electric; fingernail polishers, electric or non-electric; TRADEMARK CAUTION TRADEMARK CAUTION hair clippers for personal use, electric and non-electric; nail OJI HOLDINGS CORPORATION, a company Pias Corporation, a company incorporated in Japan and clippers, electric or non-electric; manicure sets, electric or incorporated in Japan and having its registered office at 7-5, having its registered office at 19-3, Toyosaki 3-chome, non-electric; eyelash curlers; nippers; emery files; Ginza 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan is the owner and Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan is the owner and proprietor of the tweezers; scissors; blades [hand tools]” all included in proprietor of the following Trademark: following Trademark: Class 8; “Soap boxes; soap dispensers; soap holders;

combs; comb cases; brushes; nail brushes; cosmetic brushes; toothbrushes, electric or non-electric; floss for dental purposes; cosmetic utensils; toilet cases; fitted vanity cases; toilet sponges; powder puffs; powder OJI-VITAL compacts; eyebrow brushes; perfume sprayers; cheek Reg. No. 4/15251/2019 (22.1.2019) Reg. No. 4/15216/2015 (27.11.2015) brush; eyeshadow brush; eyelash brush” all included in

In respect of “Chemicals; chemicals for treating water; In respect of “Health care; aromatherapy services; therapy Class 21; and “Eyebrows beauty salons; health care; flocculants; dispersing agents; water treatment agents services; hospices; Turkish baths; beauty salons; aromatherapy services; therapy services; hospices; using microorganisms; active agents for use in water massage; manicuring; visagists’ services; hairdressing Turkish baths; beauty salons; massage; manicuring; treatment using microorganisms” included in International salons; chiropractics; dentistry; medical clinic services; visagists' services; hairdressing salons; chiropractics; Class 1. plastic surgery” in International Class 44. dentistry; medical clinic services; chiropractic surgery; plastic surgery” all included in Class 44. Fraudulent or unauthorised use or actual or colourable Fraudulent or unauthorised use or actual or colourable Fraudulent or unauthorised use or actual or colourable imitation of the Mark shall be dealt with according to law. imitation of the Mark shall be dealt with according to law. imitation of the Mark shall be dealt with according to law.

Daw Htoo Htoo, H.G.P Daw La Min May, H.G.P Daw La Min May, H.G.P For OJI HOLDINGS CORPORATION, For Pias Corporation, For Pias Corporation, C/o Kelvin Chia Yangon Ltd., C/o Kelvin Chia Yangon Ltd., C/o Kelvin Chia Yangon Ltd., Level 8A, Union Financial Centre (UFC), Level 8A, Union Financial Centre (UFC), Level 8A, Union Financial Centre (UFC), Corner of Mahabandoola Road & Thein Phyu Road, Corner of Mahabandoola Road & Thein Phyu Road, Corner of Mahabandoola Road & Thein Phyu Road, Botahtaung Township, Yangon, Botahtaung Tsp, Yangon, Botahtaung Township, Yangon, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar. The Republic of the Union of Myanmar. The Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Dated 27th February 2019 [email protected] Dated 27 th February 2019 [email protected] Dated 27th February 2019 [email protected]

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New Light of Myanmar 4” x 2 columns 27 FEBRUARY 2019 12 WORLD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Kim Jong Un reaches Viet Nam for US summit after 4-day train trip HANOI — North Kore- planned second meeting and concrete schedule of Central News Agency said, among those accompany- Korea late Saturday night. an leader Kim Jong Un with US President Donald the meeting have yet to be adding his sister and close ing Kim. A train that ap- Kim became the first arrived in Viet Nam on Trump. Trump and Kim are announced so far. aide Kim Yo Jong and Kim peared to be carrying Kim North Korean leader to vis- Tuesday after a four-day slated to hold their summit Kim left Pyongyang Yong Chol, a senior ruling was spotted crossing into it Viet Nam since his grand- train trip, Kyodo News con- on Wednesday and Thurs- by special train on Satur- party official who held talks the Chinese border city father, Kim Il Sung, did so firmed, a day ahead of his day in Hanoi. The venue day afternoon, the Korean with Trump last month, are of Dangdong from North in 1964. —Kyodo News

TRADEMARK CAUTION ISTYLE INC., a company incorporated in Japan and having its registered office at 1-12-32, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-6034 Japan is the owner and proprietor of the following Trademark:

@cosme

Reg. No. 4/14699/2019 (10.1.2019)

In respect of “Cosmetics; make-up preparations; cheek colors; mascaras; eyebrow pencils; eye shadows; eyeliners; lipsticks; lip creams; lip glosses; lipstick cases; nail polish; nail polish removers; make-up foundations; make-up powder; make-up primers; toilet water; milky lotions; hand creams; creams for face and body care; lotions for face and body care; oils for face and body care; facial beauty masks; hair masks; hair care preparations; sunscreen preparations; sun-tanning preparations [cosmetics]; bath preparations, not for medical purposes; hair shampoos; hair rinses [shampoo-conditioners]; baby oils; baby powder; baby lotions; absorbent facial tissue; perfume and flavour materials; incense; eau de cologne [colognewater]; perfumes; essential oils; dentifrices; non-medicated mouthwashes; false nails; false eyelashes; adhesives for affixing false eyelashes; polishing preparations; breath freshening preparations; breath freshening preparations for personal hygiene; deodorants for animals; personal deodorants and antiperspirants for personal use; cotton sticks for cosmetic purposes; soaps and detergents; toilet soap; facial washes; make up removing preparations; liquid soaps for laundry; laundry starch; seaweed gelatine for laundry use [Funori]; fabric softeners for laundry use; laundry bleach; stain removing benzine; paint stripping preparations; adhesives for affixing false hair; anti-static preparations for household purposes; de-greasing preparations for household purposes; abrasive paper [sandpaper]; abrasive cloth; abrasive sand; artificial pumice stone; polishing paper; shoe cream; shoe black [shoe polish]; rust removing preparations” all included in International Class 3; “Computer programs; application software; computer software, recorded; phonograph records; downloadable music files; downloadable image files; electronic publications; telecommunication machines and apparatus; electronic machines, apparatus and their parts; recorded video discs and video tapes; personal digital assistants in the shape of a watch; smartphones; spectacles [eyeglasses and goggles]; sunglasses; cases for eyeglasses and sunglasses; contact lenses; containers for contact lenses; game programs for arcade video game machines; game programs for home video game machines; electronic circuits and CD-ROMs recorded with programs for hand-held games with liquid crystal displays; exposed cinematographic films; exposed slide films; slide film mounts; decorative magnets.” all included in International Class 9; “Kitchen utensils and containers, not including gas water heaters for household use, non-electric cooking heaters for household purposes, kitchen worktops and kitchen sinks; cooking pots and pans, non-electric; coffee-makers, non-electric; Japanese cast iron kettles, non-electric [Tetsubin]; kettles, non-electric; dinnerware, other than knives, forks and spoons; cookware; ice pails; sugar tongs; nutcrackers; whisks, non-electric; cooking skewers; coffee filters, non-electric; ice chests for household purposes; bottle openers, non- electric; ice-cooling refrigerators for household purposes; cooking strainers; pepper pots; sugar bowls; salt shakers; egg cups; napkin holders; napkin rings; hot pads [trivets]; trays; toothpick holders; kitchen containers for rice; colanders; cocktail shakers; Japanese style cooked rice scoops [Shamoji]; hand-operated coffee grinders and pepper mills; cooking funnels; drinking straws; Japanese style personal dining trays or stands [Zen]; food preserving jars of glass; drinking flasks for travelers; Surikogi [wooden cooking pestles]; Suribachi [articles of earthenware for household use]; bottle openers, electric and non-electric; cooking graters; tart scoops; chopsticks; chopstick cases; ladles and dippers for kitchen use; cooking sieves and sifters; chopping boards for kitchen use; vacuum bottles [insulated flasks]; rolling pins for cooking purposes; cooking grills; toothpicks; lemon squeezers [citrus juicers]; waffle irons, non-electric; cleaning tools and washing utensils; brooms; buckets made of plastic; dusting or cleaning cloths; washing brushes; clothes pegs [clothes pins]; washing boards; clothes drying hangers; rotary washing lines; dust-pans; dusters; mops; polishing cloths; scrubbing brushes; dustbins; gloves for household purposes; cosmetic and toilet utensils, other than electric tooth brushes; electric tooth brushes; manual cosmetic massage roller; powder compacts sold empty; combs; combs cases; soap holders and boxes; nail brushes; shaving brushes; shaving brush stands; eyebrow brushes; tooth brushes, non-electric; tooth brush cases; toilet cases; perfume sprays, sold empty; lip brushes; vanity cases, fitted; make-up brushes; make-up sponges; hair brushes; powder puffs; powder compacts; dental floss [floss for dental purposes]; industrial packaging containers of glass or porcelain; industrial packaging bottles of plastics; empty spray bottles; ironing boards; tailors' sprayers; ironing boards [Kotedai]; Hera-dai [fabric marking boards]; stirrers for hot bathtub water [Yukakibo]; bathroom stools; bathroom pails; mouse and rat traps; fly swatters; flower pots; hydroponic plant pots for home gardening; watering cans; feeding vessels for pets; brushes for pets; bird cages; bird baths; clothes brushes; boxes of metal for dispensing paper towels; soap dispensers; pill boxes for personal use” all included in International Class 21; “Advertising and publicity services; marketing research or analysis; providing information concerning commercial sales; promoting the goods and services of others through the administration of sales and promotional incentive schemes involving trading stamps; business management analysis or business consultancy; providing information concerning commercial sales; business management of hotels; employment agencies; auctioneering; import-export agencies; shorthand services; transcription; document reproduction; office functions, namely filing, in particular documents or magnetic tapes; compilation of information into computer databases; providing business assistance to others in the operation of data processing apparatus namely, computers, typewriters, telex machines and other similar office machines; publicity material rental; rental of typewriters, copying machines and word processors; providing employment information; providing information on newspaper articles; news clipping services; rental of vending machines; commercial information and advice for consumers in the choice of products and services; business research and surveys; business information for enterprises; marketing; administration of consumer loyalty programs; administration of a discount program for enabling participants to obtain discounts on goods and services through use of a discount membership card; web site traffic optimization; rental of advertising space; online ordering services; computerized file management; advertising, marketing and promotion services in the field of cosmetics; providing consumer information relating to cosmetics; retail services or wholesale services for cosmetics, toiletries, dentifrices, soaps and detergents; retail services or wholesale services for pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies; retail services or wholesale services for electrical machinery and apparatuses; retail services or wholesale services for foods and beverages; retail services or wholesale services for clothing; retail services or wholesale services for diapers; retail services or wholesale services for personal articles; retail services or wholesale services for false nails and false eyelashes; retail services or wholesale services for cosmetic and toilet utensils; retail services or wholesale services for footwear; retail services or wholesale services for bags and pouches; retail services or wholesale services for woven fabrics and beddings; providing information concerning sales ranking or popularity ranking of commercial goods or stores; promoting the goods and services of others through the administration of sales and promotional incentive schemes involving trading stamps, coupons or reward cards; organization and operation of promoting the goods and services of others by means of a reward card scheme and information services relating thereto; retail services or wholesale services for toys, dolls, game machines and apparatus; retail services or wholesale services for sports goods; retail services or wholesale services for paper and stationery; retail services or wholesale services for printed matter.” all included in International Class 35; “Providing meteorological information; designing, other than for advertising purposes; design of packaging materials; computer software design, computer programming, or maintenance of computer software; technological advice relating to computers, automobiles and industrial machines; testing, inspection or research of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics or foodstuffs; scientific research and consultancy services in the field of cosmetics; scientific research in the field of beauty care services; providing computer programs on data networks; rental of computers; programming of software for e-commerce platforms; creating or maintaining web sites for others; providing search engines for the internet; rental of web servers; rental of a database server to third parties; providing user authentication services using single sign-on technology for e-commerce transactions; providing user authentication services using biometric hardware and software technology for e-commerce transactions; monitoring of computer systems by remote access; software as a service [SaaS]; cloud computing; hosting computer sites [web sites]; rental of computer software; platform as a service [PaaS]; providing information on computer technology and programming via a web site; information technology [IT] consultancy.” all included in International Class 42 and “Providing information about beauty; beauty consultancy; providing information in the field of hair styling; consultancy in the field of cosmetics; providing information about make-up; beauty care and consultancy in the fields of cosmetics, perfumery and cosmetic and toilet utensils, other than electric tooth brushes; make-up consultation services provided on-line or in-person; make-up application services; beauty salons; barbershops; massage and therapeutic shiatsu massage; chiropractic; moxibustion; treatment for dislocated joints, sprain, bone fractures or the like [Judo-seifuku]; acupuncture; dietary and nutritional guidance; rental of apparatus and instruments for use in beauty salons or barbers' shops; providing bath houses; providing medical information; physical examination; animal breeding; veterinary services; beautification for animals; cosmetic analysis services for determining the most appropriate cosmetics to be used with a person's face shape and skin tone.” all included in International Class 44.

Fraudulent or unauthorised use or actual or colourable imitation of the Mark shall be dealt with according to law.

Daw La Min May, H.G.P For ISTYLE INC., C/o Kelvin Chia Yangon Ltd., Level 8A, UFC Tower, Corner of Mahabandoola Road & Thein Phyu Road, Botahtaung Township,Yangon, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Dated 27th February 2019 [email protected]

12 inches × 6 columns 27 FEBRUARY 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD 13 India says many militants ‘eliminated’ in air strike

NEW DELHI (India) — dian Kashmir, setting off a spokesman also tweeted India said on Tuesday chain of threats and coun- images of what he said its warplanes attacked a ter-warnings between the was the Indian payload, militant camp where Paki- nuclear-armed neighbours. showing what appeared to stan-backed fighters were “A very large number be pieces of metal and dis- preparing suicide attacks of Jaish-e-Mohammad placed soil in a heavily for- on its cities, sending ten- terrorists, trainers, senior ested area. India’s foreign sions between the arch-ri- commanders and groups ministry also said the camp vals to a new peak. of jihadis who were being was at Balakot, but gave A “very large num- trained for fidayeen (sui- no further details and the ber” of militants from the cide) action were elimi- exact location of the camp Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) nated,” Foreign Secretary remained unclear. group were killed in the Vijay Gokhale said. Balakot is in Pakistan’s nightime attack, accord- “Credible intelligence northwestern Khyber-Pa- ing to the foreign minis- was received that JeM was khtunkhwa province, just try, while Pakistan said its attempting another suicide a few kilometres from the fighter jets scrambled to terror attack in various Line of Control. A strike force the Indian jets back parts of the country,” he Indian residents participate in a demonstration to support Indian armed forces in in Pakistani territory out- Ahmedabad on 26 February, 2019, following an Indian Air Force (IAF) strike launched on a and that there were no told a press conference in Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) camp at Balakot. PHOTO: AFP side of Kashmir would be casualties. New Delhi, describing the a major escalation between The escalation came threat as “imminent”. Twitter that the Indian ministered Kashmir.“Fac- jets) released payload in the rivals, analysts said. after a 14 February suicide Pakistan’s military Air Force had violated the ing timely and effective haste while escaping near Beijing called on the nu- bombing claimed by JeM spokesman Major Gen- Line of Control that divides response from Pakistan Balakot. No casualties or clear-armed neighbours to that killed 40 troops in In- eral Asif Ghafoor said on Indian- and Pakistani-ad- Air Force (the Indian damage.” The military “exercise restraint”.—AFP

TRADEMARK CAUTION

TRADEMARK CAUTION TRADEMARK CAUTION Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a company KURARAY CO., LTD. a company incorporated in Japan KOMATSU LTD., a company incorporated in Japan and incorporated in Japan and having its registered office at and having its registered office at 1621, Sakazu, Kurashiki having its registered office at 3-6, 2-CHOME AKASAKA, 3-9-19, Shimoshinjo, Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan is the owner and MINATO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN is the owner and proprietor 533-8651, Japan is the owner and proprietor of the proprietor of the following Trademark: of the following Trademark: following Trademark:

EVAL Reg. No.4/13405/2018 (13.12.2018) Reg. No. 4/15109/2019 (18.1.2019) In respect of “Unprocessed artificial and synthetic resins; Unprocessed plastics; Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer In respect of “Coolants, anti-freezing liquids, chemicals” in resin” included in International Class 01; “Plastic films for International Class 1 and “Mineral oils and greases for industrial purposes [not for fuel]; non-mineral oils and wrapping and packaging” included in International Class greases for industrial purposes [not for fuel]; lubricants; 16 and “Plastic films for agricultural, commercial and Reg. No. 4/15425/2019 (25.1.2019) industrial use; Semi-processed synthetic resins; Semi- dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels In respect of “Collyrium; eye drops; ophthalmological processed plastics; Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer film” (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting; hydraulic oils” in International Class 4. preparations; pharmaceutical preparations for treatment of included in International Class 17. cataracts; pharmaceutical preparations for treatment of Fraudulent or unauthorised use or actual or colourable Fraudulent or unauthorised use or actual or colourable glaucoma; pharmaceutical preparations for treatment of imitation of the Mark shall be dealt with according to law. imitation of the Mark shall be dealt with according to law. ocular hypertension; ophthalmic ointments, creams, lotions

Daw Htoo Htoo, H.G.P Daw La Min May, H.G.P and gels; pharmaceutical preparations for use in eye For KURARAY CO., LTD. For KOMATSU LTD., injections; pharmaceutical preparations for treatment of C/o Kelvin Chia Yangon Ltd., C/o Kelvin Chia Yangon Ltd., pinguecula; pharmaceutical preparations for treatment of Level 8A, Union Financial Centre (UFC), Level 8A, Union Financial Centre (UFC), chalazion; pharmaceutical preparations for treatment of Corner of Mahabandoola Road and Thein Phyu Road, Corner of Mahabandoola Road & Thein Phyu Road, uveitis; pharmaceutical preparations for improving Botahtaung Township, Yangon, Botahtaung Tsp, Yangon, focus-adjustment function declined by accommodative The Republic of the Union of Myanmar. The Republic of the Union of Myanmar. asthenopia; pharmaceutical preparations for treatment of th Dated 27th February 2019 [email protected] Dated 27 February 2019 [email protected] accommodative asthenopia; eye drops for treatment of keratoconjunctival epithelial disorder; antibacterial eye drops; antiallergic eye drops; pharmaceutical preparations; reagent paper for medical purposes; oiled paper for 4.5 ” x 2 columns medical purposes; drug delivery agents in the form of GlobalCLAIM’S New Light of Myanmar DAY NOTICE CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE edible wafers for wrapping powdered pharmaceuticals; 4.5”x 2 columnsM.V MCC MERGUI VOY. NO. (907W) M.V SINAR BANDUNG VOY. NO. (607 N/S) gauze for medical use; capsules for medicines; eyepatches Consignees of cargo carried on M.V MCC MERGUI for medical purposes; ear bandages; menstruation Consignees of cargo carried on M.V SINAR bandages; menstruation tampons; sanitary napkins; VOY. NO. (907W) are hereby notified that the vessel will BANDUNG VOY. NO. (607 N/S)) are hereby notified sanitary panties; absorbent cotton; adhesive plasters; be arriving on 27-02-2019 and cargo will be discharged that the vessel will be arriving on 27-02-2019 and cargo bandages for dressings; liquid bandages; breast-nursing into the premises of M.I.T.T/T.M.T where it will lie at the will be discharged into the premises of A.W.P.T where it pads; cotton sticks for medical purposes; incontinence consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws diapers; diapers; diaper covers; dietary supplements for will lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to humans; nutritional supplements; dietetic beverages and conditions of the Port of Yangon. the byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. adapted for medical purposes; dietetic foods adapted for Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am medical purposes; beverages for babies; food for babies; to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now dietary supplements for animals” all included in to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now International Class 5. declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo from the Vessel. Fraudulent or unauthorised use or actual or colourable from the Vessel. imitation of the Mark shall be dealt with according to law. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after the Claims Day. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after Daw La Min May, H.G.P For Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT the Claims Day. SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT C/o Kelvin Chia Yangon Ltd., MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY Level 8A, Union Financial Centre (UFC), AGENT FOR: M/S MCC TRANSPORT (S’PORE) MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY Corner of Mahabandoola Road & Thein Phyu Road, PTE LTD AGENT FOR: M/S SAMUDERA SHIPPING LINE Botahtaung Tsp, Yangon, Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301185 The Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Dated 27th February 2019 [email protected]

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DEPUTY CHIEF EDITOR Aye Min Soe [email protected]

SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT Kyaw Myaing

SENIOR TRANSLATORS Zaw Min Zaw Htet Oo Win Ko Ko Aung

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LOCAL NEWS EDITORS Tun Tun Naing (Editor), [email protected] Union Minister U Min Thu delivers the speech at the workshop on reforming General Administration Department in Nay Pyi Taw. PHOTO: MNA Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor), [email protected] A workshop on reforming Gen- litical and administrative system reforms with added momentum prioritized townships for the pilot TRANSLATORS eral Administration Department of a democracy federal union had to become a model for reforms project. Khaing Thanda Lwin, (GAD) of Ministry of Office of the to be made. The Union Minister in Myanmar, just as the “General The General Administration Hay Mar Tin Win, Union Government was held at Ei Myat Mon proposes the establishment of a Administration Department is a Department has been existed as Kyaw Zin Lin Grand Amara Hotel, Nay Pyi Taw Good Governance as the depart- model for reforms. a strong institution and as the Kyaw Zin Tun yesterday morning. ment’s vision. He also stressed the need backbone of the administration In his address to the work- The main missions of GAD to take balance approach to system of the country for many REPORTER Nyein Nyein Ei, shop Union Minister for Office are at the moment designated as changes and reforms, urging the years. [email protected] of the Union Government U Min rule of law, peace, development employees to give priority to the “Our employees must carry Thu spoke of the importance of and serving the public. issues that they can really handle. out reforms which are in con- PHOTOGRAPHER the workshop toward the work Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar Once the aims and missions After the General Adminis- formity with the political system of reforming GAD. Suggestions are set, law, rules, notifications tration Department was moved leading to a democracy federal COMPUTER TEAM on reforming the GAD will be the and procedures are to be re- under the administration of his Union while building an admin- Tun Zaw, Thein Ngwe, outcome of the three-day work- viewed. Handbook for GAD per- ministry, the first three-month istrative system which faces the Zaw Zaw Aung, Ye Naing Soe, Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, shop and it can be designated as sonnel need to be produced. period of 2019 is considered as the people,” he said. Sanda Hnin, Thein Htwe the first preparatory step. The workshop should focus period for stability of government Following his opening ad- Second point is the basis on on subjects such as executive machinery, he said. dress, Union Minister U Min Thu EDITORIAL SECTION which the reform works are to be power, assigning the employees (+95) (01)8604529, The workshop is one of the took the documentary photos to- Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 based. To what dimension and of the General Administration steps taken for speeding up re- gether with the attendees. what sectors are to be included. Department in carrying out forms. The three-day workshop will CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION What should be the priority? Re- human resource management, He also urged the mem- focus on carrying out reforms in San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, Hotline - 09 974424114 quired long term work processes building their capacity, changes bers of the advisory board of term of essence and character- are to be thought out and decided. and reforms for training. the ministry to explain the One istics and reaching the services ADVERTISING & MARKETING Discussions on the vision, appro- Union Minister U Min Thu State-One Township Project at at the village/ward level.—MNA ( +95) (01) 8604530, priateness of this vision to the po- urged the employees to carry out Hotline - 09 974424848 the workshop and to select three (Translated by GNLM) [email protected] [email protected]

Printed and published at the Global New Illegal fish farms to be fined K30,000 per acre: Dr. Aung Thu Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan By Aye Yamone quired to produce environmental that digging fish breeding ponds with the other region and state Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light impact assessment (EIA) and will attract a fine of only K30,000. governments in this regard. We of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. DR. AUNG THU, the Union Min- social impact assessment (SIA) We will take action if we find local 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. believe that fish and prawn farm- ister for Agriculture, Livestock certificates,” he said. fish breeders continuing to dig ing will develop in the future with [email protected] and Irrigation said his ministry “The government will now ponds not in accordance with the support of the government,” www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com will impose a fine of K30,000 per be strict with the four provi- the law,” the Union minister said. said U Win Kyaing, the general www.facebook.com/TheGNLM acre on illegal fish farms, and sions listed under Section 19 of Although laws that can secretary of the Myanmar Fish- after the farmers pay the fines, the Farmland Law. These provi- impact the fish farming sector, eries Federation. they will be granted permits to sions are: paying the prescribed including the Farmland Law, “Entrepreneurs had submit- farm fish legally. He made the fine, utilizing the farmland in the the Vacant, Fallow and Virgin ted their concerns to the Union remarks at a seminar on devel- prescribed manner, and evicting Lands Management Law, and Minister in September 2018, stat- opment of the fish farming indus- from the farmland and remov- Protection of the Farmer Rights ing that if the Mandalay Region try, held on 24 February at the ing buildings constructed on the and Enhancement of their Ben- government imposes a fine of K1 Myanmar Fisheries Federation farmland without permission,” efits Law were submitted to the million per acre for digging ille- in Yangon. he said. Hluttaw, only two were amended gal fish farming ponds, it would “We have already discussed The fine will not be imposed in 2018. inconvenience entrepreneurs en- fines of K30,000 per acre for farm- on fish farms that have already From now on, local farm- gaged in fish breeding,” he said. ers found breeding fish illegally obtained the EIA and SIA as- ers will have to apply for use of There are about 490,000 Write for us prior to this announcement. In sessment certificates, he added. land, giving reasons if they want acres of fish and prawn breeding

We appreciate your feedback and fact, we have already announced “We have already negotiated to use land for purposes other farms across the country, includ- contributions. If you have any comments our decision to impose fines for to impose a fine of only K30,000 on than farming. If local farmers ing more than 200,000 acres of or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email illegal fish breeding. Now, we existing entrepreneurs engaged construct buildings on farmland fish farms, more than 2,000 acres [email protected] just need to impose fines on en- in illegal fish farming. Those who to conduct other business, they of crab farms, and more than with your name and title. Due to limitation of space we are only trepreneurs engaged in illegal want to dig new fish breeding will have to pay 30-per cent tax on 200,000 acres of prawn farms. able to publish “Letter to the Editor” fish farming in the Ayeyawady ponds need to apply for a permit the land at the prevailing market However, the government has that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words and Mandalay regions,” said Dr. at the Fisheries Department. We rate. officially permitted fish farming please be aware that your letter will be Aung Thu. will grant the permission without “I am very glad that the on just 130,000 acres of land. edited. “Fish farmers are now re- any charge. But it doesn’t mean Union Minister has negotiated (Translated by Hay Mar) 27 FEBRUARY 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 15

Public urged to report incidents of people posing as Obituary Tatmadaw personnel, detention and mistreatments Lt. Col Tha Tun (Rtd., Age 96, Kyauk Phyu) IN a new released by ministrators, villagers and lize the region. Therefore, OTS (Batch 3); BC.5806 Tatmadaw Command- students being detained people are urged to coop- er-in-Chief Office on the and mistreated by impost- erate with Tatmadaw and Loving husband of (Daw Kyu Yin) and Father of Daw Thazin Thatun- (Commander capture of AA insurgent ers wearing Tatmadaw security organisations for Aung Chit), Daw Swe Swe Thatun-U Aung Bakyu, U Maung Maung Thatun- Daw group training camp, Tat- uniforms, badges and in- regional security and report Mie Mie Khaing, Daw Kyi Kyi Thatun @ Daw Cherry Thatun and Daw Su Su Thatun, madaw badges, arm and signia while social media with evidence to relevant Grandfather of 8 and Great grandfather of 3 Passed away at Kan Thar Yar Hospital on (25-2-19). A graduate of offices Training School, Myanmar and Mons officer Cadet School, collar insignias were also outlets were seen to post police stations and military Aldershot, UK, U Tha Tun lived a life of service and dedication to his beloved country. reported to be captured propagandas of Tatmadaw command headquarters of along with arms, ammuni- mistreating the locals. anyone imposing as Tat- - Funeral Service is scheduled for 10:00 Am on February 27, Wednesday at tion and landmine acces- AA is conducting these madaw personnel, detain- YaywayCemerery. Family of the deceased invietes you to a meal offering. sories of the AA insurgent activities to raise suspicion ing and mistreating people - Commemorating the 7th day of his Passing on Sunday (3-3-19) from 8:00-11:00 Am group. against the Tatmadaw, di- said an announcement by at Yoma Cottage, Myint Zu Street, Aung Chan Thar Toe Che (2), Thanlyin Township, Locals had also re- vide the Tatmadaw and Tatmadaw True News In- Yangon, Myanmar. ported of village/ward ad- the people and to destabi- formation Team. —MNA

Climax scenes of Line Walker-2 shot in downtown Yangon

LINE Walker-2 crew shot shot in the Philippines other, crashes, and heli- final scenes near the Sule were also filmed at Na- copters flying are included Pagoda in Yangon for the tional Races Village in in this film. film yesterday. Thaketa Township. The chance to help in To film the climax When shooting in Yan- filming a movie that will scene of car crash, explo- gon, authorities took steps boost the image of the sion and overturns, the to prevent traffic jams country was a great op- authorities moved the bus and to maintain overall portunity, said an official. stops near the City Hall for safety. The Yangon Region public safety. Shaw Brothers Pic- Transport Authority Scenes for the film tures International Ltd. (YRTA), YBS services, Line Walker-2 were shot Started filming major traffic police, and other at the Shwedagon Pago- scenes for Line Walker-2, departments were work- da, YMCA Hall in Yangon a sequel to their very suc- ing together to redirect and near the City Hall and cessful Line Walker movie, traffic and ensure there on the Sule Pagoda Road in Yangon on 15 February. are no traffic jams.—Htin The crew of the Line Walker-2 shooting team film scenes for the movie in the downtown yesterday. Shootings, explosions, Paw Win (Kama Yut) Yangon yesterday. PHOTO: ARKAR SOE Some scenes to be cars racing against each (Translated by Zaw Min)

A climax scene of the Line Walker-2 movie is filmed in downtown Yangon. PHOTO: ARKAR SOE One of the scenes for the Line Walker-2 in downtown Yangon. PHOTO: ARKAR SOE

Sagaing to invite experts to verify Stone Age culture in Twintaw

WITH evidence indicating al Museum in Bagan and Ministry of Religion and search activities have not tourism businesses, it is and practices from the a Stone Age settlement Sagaing worked together Culture,seeking to con- started and will be con- focusing on the discovery era have been discovered. in Twintaw area, Budalin to conduct an inspection serve cultural heritage. tinued depending upon and collection of ancient The research will be led Township, Monywa Dis- in Twintaw area. A local The Ministry planned to the budget,” said U Tin artifacts. by the Sagaing Region’s trict, Sagaing Region, the resident identified as buy 57 acres of land from Maung Htway, the assis- “We believea Stone Department of Archaeolo- region’s Department of U Maung Zaw donated farmers, with the agree- tant director of Sagaing Age culture developed in gy and National Museum, Archaeology and National ancient artifacts and re- ment of the Sagaing Re- Region’s Department of Twintaw area after the dis- with cooperation from ar- Museum has invited ar- ceived a reward. During gion government. How- Archaeology and National coveryof ancient artifacts chaeologists,” said U Tin chaeologists to research the inspection, authorities ever, it was limited by Museum. and trace evidence, such Maung Htway.—Myo Win the findings. found traces of a Stone department budget, and As the Sagaing Re- as fragments of human Tun (Monywa) “The departments of Age settlement. They sub- the department managed gion government is ex- bones and giant burial (Translated by Ei Archaeology and Nation- mitted their findings to the to buy only 7 acres. Re- ecuting culture-based stones. Burial customs Myat Mon) 27 FEBRUARY 2019 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Simeone faces UEFA investigation after controversial celebration

PARIS (France) — UEFA an- nounced on Monday they have started disciplinary proceedings into improper conduct by Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone. The Argentinian celebrated his side’s first goal in their 2-0 Champions League last 16 first win over Juventus on February 20 by grasping his genitals and thrusting out his groin. Simeone apologised for Tottenham Hotspur’s Argentinian head coach Mauricio Pochettino looks his behaviour the following day on during the English Premier League football match between Burnley and said it was to recognise the and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on courage his team showed in the 23 February, 2019. PHOTO: AFP victory. Juve’s Massimiliano Allegri Spurs boss Pochettino charged and the Italian club also face dis- ciplinary action for the late kick- by FA with improper conduct off of the game in the Spanish capital. Atletico also face charges LONDON (United Kingdom) fixture — both on the pitch and that their fans blocked stairways — Tottenham manager Mauri- in or around the tunnel area — and threw objects during the cio Pochettino was on Monday amounted to improper conduct. match. No date for the hearing charged with improper conduct “He has until 6:00 pm (1800 Atletico Madrid’s Argentinian coach Diego Simeone reacts during the has been set by the governing by the Football Association fol- GMT) on Thursday 28 February, Spanish league football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and body. The second leg of the tie will lowing his side’s defeat to Burn- 2019 to respond to the charge.” Villarreal CF at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on 24 be played in Turin on 12 March. ley. Pochettino did not reveal February, 2019. PHOTO: AFP —AFP The Spurs boss became what was said or the reason for engaged in a lengthy and heat- the strength of his feelings, with ed exchange with referee Mike the only contentious decision ap- Dean after the full-time whistle pearing to be the awarding of a Tuchel hopeful Neymar will return at Turf Moor on Saturday. corner that led to Chris Wood’s Pochettino had watched his opening goal. to training in March men slip to a 2-1 defeat, which The outburst was out of damaged their Premier League character for Pochettino, who PARIS (France) — Paris The French champions have three months after injuring the title aspirations. said before the charge was an- Saint-Germain coach Thomas won seven games and lost once same metatarsal, returning just A statement from the FA nounced he would not contest Tuchel said on Monday he hopes during Neymar’s absence. in time to play in the World Cup read: “Mauricio Pochettino has any disciplinary action, admit- Neymar will return to training Last season, Neymar missed in less than stellar form.—AFP been charged with two breaches ting he may have “crossed the after the Champions League last- of FA Rule E3 following the game line”. 16 second leg against Manchester against Burnley on Saturday 23 Third-placed Spurs are on United on 6 March. February, 2019. 60 points, five points behind The world’s most expensive “It is alleged the Totten- Manchester City and six adrift of player has been sidelined since ham manager’s language and/ leaders Liverpool. All three sides 23 January with a foot injury he or behaviour at the end of the have played 27 games.—AFP sustained in a French Cup win over Strasbourg and was original- ly ruled out of action for 10 weeks. PSG anticipate he will Ex-Arsenal midfielder be back in time for a potential Champions League quarter-final Abou Diaby announces in April. Neymar has been in his na- tive Brazil since 20 February as retirement part of his recovery process. He missed the French club’s 2-0 first PARIS (France) — Former body could not keep up,” he told leg victory. France and Arsenal midfielder television channel RMC Sport. “It’s important for us that he Abou Diaby announced his re- Diaby, 32, played for Arsenal comes back to Paris before facing tirement from football on Mon- between 2006-2015 and won the Manchester United to help us and day citing injury problems which FA Cup twice, and represented to support us. I hope that after the have followed him throughout France 16 times, including at the game he could start training and his career. 2010 World Cup when “Les Bleus” help us,” the German said. “I’m retiring from my pro- crashed out at the group stage. “It’s difficult to speak to him fessional career. For a certain He moved to Marseille in because of the time difference but amount of time it has been hard 2015 but his last match came the Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian forward Neymar (c) attends the French for me to get back onto the field. we write to each other. I know he L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and FC Girondins following year and he left in 2017 feels good when he’s in Brasil,” de Bordeaux at the Parc des Princes stadium, in Paris on 9 February, I have had quite a few injuries. having made only six appearanc- he added. 2019. PHOTO: AFP I decided to retire because my es.—AFP