THE PLASTIC PROBLEM P-8-9 (OPINION) NATIONAL NATIONAL NATIONAL Cash provided for Education Management “Bagan from the mothers and children in Course for Headmasters Heart” continues Kachin State concludes in Nay Pyi Taw in Yangon PAGE-3 PAGE-3 PAGE-2 Vol. V, No. 28, 15th Waning of Kason 1380 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Monday, 14 May 2018 Ancient cave in Kayin State boosts tourism Tourists and local authorities flock near the entrance to Esathara Cave where a Reclining Buddha image is established for public obeisance. The natural limestone cave is seven miles from the nearest village and is located on a mountain of the same name. As ancient as the other popular caves in Kayin State, the local government is making efforts to boost tourism to Esathara Cave while making sure not to damage the natural environment. PHOTO: NAY MYO LWIN (DISTRICT IPRD) (NEWS ON PAGE 10) Yanbye Island witnesses progress HIEF Minister of Kyaukpyu, which was 90 per members of the Women Affairs accountability in carrying out Hospital, the chief minister Rakhine State U Nyi cent complete, and a three-sto- Federation, as well as Maternal the tasks in the new fiscal year and his delegation visited the Pu and his delegation rey building of the education and Child Welfare Association. through corruption-free and patients and inspected the Cyesterday visited Yan- college. The chief minister said transparent services. He said construction of an eight-unit bye Island where development At the Rammawady Hall he found advantages, as well cooperative efforts will be made four-storey building for the projects are underway. of the town, they met Rakh- as weak points in the develop- to win the public’s trust while health staff and the mainte- In the morning, he inspect- ine State, district and town- ment undertakings of the state, prioritising regional peace and nance of a salt-water sluice gate ed a 150-feet by 75-feet build- ship-level officials, members within the two-year period. He stability. at a village. ing of the technical school in of parliament, town elders, and assured responsibility and At the Kyaukpyu District SEE PAGE-2 14 MAY 2018 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Demonstrators “Bagan from the Heart” released on bail continues in Yangon EIGHT protesters who staged hurt them. After asking them ALL inclusive participation in a demonstration near the Tam- some questions, we released protecting and preserving the way Township overpass in Yan- them on bail,” explained a po- cultural heritage is one of the gon on 12 May were released lice officer. objectives of the photo exhibition on bail yesterday. The demonstrators will – The Bagan from the Heart. “We asked them to stop have to go to court in Bahan The exhibition also aims at their demonstration, as we Township within 15 days as a domestically and internationally were worried that it might legal lawsuit was filed against showcasing the grand ancient cause a traffic jam and even them. edifices with their uniqueness in public anxiety. They (dem- Although 17 persons were architectural designs and mag- onstrators) were preparing involved in the case, the police nificent artifacts along with the to march up to Kyauktada detained only eight persons — natural scenery, traditional festi- Township. As they refused to six men and two women. Legal vals and social lives of the Bagan accept our order, we had to action will be taken against ancient cultural zone. take action according to the them and nine others.—Myint Hailing the efforts to put principles. The police did not Maung Soe Bagan into the world heritage list of the UNESCO, the exhi- bition was opened at National Museum in Yangon yesterday Union Minister Thura U Aung Ko delivers a speech at the Bagan photo attended by dignitaries including exhibition in Yangon National Museum. PHOTO: MNA “My Hidden City” the Union Minister for Religious Affairs and Culture, diplomats, photographers, the media, so- method of listing in the world continues till 15 May. documentary film cial organizations, sponsors and heritage list. Organizers hope that the ex- locals. Co-sponsored by Bagan hibition will also arouse the spir- After the speeches by the branch of the Department of it of cherishing and valuing the launched Union Minister, a Yangon Re- Archaeology, National Museum ancient cultural heritage apart gion minister and the head of and Library, Metta Moe Parahita from reinforcing the efforts to UNESCO Yangon, a consultant group and Myanmar Photogra- put Bagan into world heritage of the global body explained the phers Association, the exhibition list. —Myanmar News Agency Officials introducing the short film about MraukU titled “My Hidden City” at Park Royal Hotel yesterday. PHOTO: MNA A CEREMONY to introduce Also in the early morning, “My Hidden City” documen- the union minister met with tary film was held yesterday the staff of Ministry of Hotels at Park Royal Hotel in Yangon and Tourism who attended and which was attended by the Training of Trainers and Union Minister for Hotels and ASEAN Community-Based Tourism U Ohnn Maung. Tourism Standard Dissemi- In his speech, Union nation Workshop (level-1) and Minister said the short film experts at the Inya Lake Hotel Rakhine State Chief Minister U Nyi Pu visits patients at the Kyaukpyu District Hospital. PHOTO: MNA was made and aimed at listing in Yangon. MraukU ancient city at UNE- During the meeting, the SCO World Heritage Site and trainees explained their stud- also expressed appreciation ies during the training and Yanbye Island witnesses progress to anyone involving in making Union Minister expressed his the film which also features belief on the potential devel- the beautiful ancient city and opment of community-based FROM PAGE-1 banks in Thin Pin Chaung vil- In the evening, he inspected living styles of the locals. tourism after developing lage. the construction of village-to-vil- The tourism industry will Myanmar tourism market at On 12 May, the chief minister In the afternoon, he met de- lage roads, a 40-ft RC bridge on gain momentum if the docu- Japan, South Korea and Chi- inspected the section-wise laying partmental personnel, local peo- Yangon-Kyaukpyu road, and the mentary is shown at the in- na in next year and creating of tar, gravel and earth, and the ple, town elders and ward/village retaining wall of Myinpyin radar ternational film festivals and Organic Garden. —Myanmar bridges on Yanbye-Kyauknimaw administrators at the General station. —Tin Tun, Phyo Wai Lin tourism fairs, he added. News Agency road and salt-water prevention Administration Department. (IPRD) 14 MAY 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3 No matter what kind of projects we implement, I would firstly like to address the three branches of the sovereign power the main factor for success is collective endeavor. of the State, who have been entrusted with power according to the I am firmly convinced that we can overcome any Constitution, to exercise mutual respect, understanding, and trust as they collaborate challenge— no matter how big or difficult— if we can set for the good of the people. Additionally, I wish to urge the media sector, which serve aside prejudices of organizations and select groups, and as the ears and eyes of the public, to understand the seriousness of their duties and work without pointing fingers and if every one of us makes to hold in high regard the public sector that they serve. concerted efforts with goodwill, wisdom, and courage. (Excerpt from the speech by State Counsellor (Excerpt from the speech by President U Win Myint at the ceremony to take oath of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi on the 2nd Anniversary of NLD Gov- th office at Pyidaungsu Hluttaw on 30 March 2018) ernment on 1st April 2018) Education Management Course for Headmasters concludes in Nay Pyi Taw THE conclusion ceremony of Headmasters’ Education Man- agement Course No.(1/2018) was held at No. (6), Basic Education High School in Nay Pyi Taw yes- terday morning. Union Minister for Educa- tion Dr. Myo Thein Gyi , Nay Pyi Taw Council member U Tin Tun, Directors-General from Minis- try of Education and other offi- cials and the course attendees, attended the ceremony. Firstly, the Union Minister said the education management course is the very first in that kind in Nay Pyi Taw and all the headmasters and headmistress- es can share their knowledges Union Minister for Education Dr. Myo Thein Gyi delivers a speech at the conclusion ceremony of the Headmasters’ Education Management Course and experiences in educational in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA managements and educational transformational processes. text books and school uniforms member U Tin Tun gave a talk presented with Myanmar tra- the Union Minister visited N0.14 He also pointed out that to each and every primary stu- and Director General of Basic ditional dances. Basic Education High School qualified teachers are real in dents on the school opening day Education Department Dr Zaw There were a total of 92 at- in Nay Pyi Taw and they gave need in Myanmar to promote for the convenience of study to Win awarded course conclusion tendees and the course ran from encouragement to who join the education and all the educa- students. certificates to the attendees. 23 April to 12 May. new course of grade-2 teach- tional staffs should provide the Next, Nay Pyi Taw Council Afterward, the attendees Later a delegation led by ers.—Myanmar News Agency Cash provided for mothers and Dy Minister inspects children in Kachin State development of Mon State Union Minister for Social Welfare, DEPUTY Minister for Border of 4 roads in Ye Township.