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The two Shangri-la owned towers on the southern edge of Kandawgyi Lake. The Malaysia-backed group plans to revive the project, mothballed after the Asian Financial Crisis, within two-and-a-half years, turning the towers into serviced apartments. Pic: Kaung Htet
THE ghostly concrete husks on the southern fringe of Kandawgyi Lake are among Yangons most discussed buildings. And they are set to get tongues wagging again, with the developer dusting off plans to turn the mothballed towers into serviced apartments. A grandiose but unfinished project of Malaysian billionaire Robert Kuoks Shangri-la Yangon Company Limited, work on the towers was suspended in 1998. They have since been the subject of perpetual rumour, with Yangon residents espousing
a little worse for wear but Mr Powell insisted they were 100 percent structurally sound. If the foundation or the land was unstable clearly we would have seen the effects or there would have been evident damage to the two towers. That has not been the case. Its not sinking either, nothing of the kind. Put it this way: After [Shangrila] had done an assessment and feasibility study they wouldnt be going ahead if the place wasnt fit to continue, he says. More page 4
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Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva speaks during a rally for the upcoming elections in Bangkok on June 17, 2011. Thailand's powerful army chief jumped into a heated election battle with a thinly veiled attack on the resurgent opposition led by a sister of fugitive exprime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Pic: AFP It is not impossible, as he has shown when he speaks about his nemesis, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the elder brother of current PM Yingluck. Abhisit once told me, with his lips curling vituperatively: Thaksin is nothing. There is nothing there. The Democrats will never form a coalition with his party while I am leader. Now, if only he could put on a steel glove and talk more like that, and learn to eat fish balls with the plain folks in the paddy fields, hed have a chance of keeping his job. But until that happens, the Democrats must resign themselves to a long sojourn in the political wilderness.
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88 Generation leader Min Ko Naing speaks at a press conference in Yangon on January 21. Pic: Yadanar
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Mr Powell quickly shot down another popular rumour that the buildings are up for sale. Instead, they will be developed into Shangri-la Apartments, a 240-unit serviced apartment complex. The timings right I think [because] there is high demand for quality serviced apartments and a major shortage. Clearly we can see theres an opportunity there and thats why we want to start them up again, or rather finish what we started, Mr Powell said. Thats going to transpire very soon. Yangons current crop of serviced apartments already have long waiting lists and little in the way of new supply is expected over the next two years, Colliers Internationals Yangon Property Market Report 1st Half 2011 stated. Due to limited supply and high demand, every serviced apartment in Yangon is recording high occupancy rates for long term contracts and some projects had a waiting list to stay of more than 50, the report said. With no new supply expected in the next two years this is likely to continue, it added. In this regard Shangri-la has the upper hand on potential competitors because the basic structure and supporting infrastructure are already in place. Look closely enough and you can even make out what appears to be a tennis court in the undergrowth between the towers and the lake. Shangri-la estimates the job can be completed within two-and-a-half years. Mr Powell said he was not privy to discussions concerning the
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budget for the project. The structure or shell of the building is fine. However, were going to have to do a lot of work on the inside. I think its going to take a bit of effort to complete it and the mechanical and electrical [systems] will have to be stripped and started over again, he said. I think its going to take quite a bit to complete it somewhere between two and two-and-a-half-years is the initial estimate. I cant say thats concrete because thats dependent on what happens here in the country politically, as well as the availability of materials, being able to procure a quality contractor and skilled labour to get the work done. I know that this will be a challenge because were not the only ones looking to start a new project or continue a suspended site. Ours are not the only ghost towers in the town; there are at least six that I know of. Like many of the other dormant projects, which include one well-known hotel and office tower in the downtown area and prominent high-rises on Pyay Road, Shangri-las Kandawgyi project was the victim of the Asian Financial Crisis in 1997, which prompted a downturn in Myanmar. The reason that it stopped, like many of the projects that stopped, was the Asian Financial Crisis and also the situation in Myanmar at the time was not positive. People didnt want to continue to invest money into a place that they had uncertainties about and thats understandable. Those two towers have been sitting there since 1998 when we stopped work.
The decision to restart the project follows a US$30million-plus refurbishment of Traders Hotel launched in July 2011, Mr Powell said.
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He is trying very hard to put this democratic process in the parliament. He has been saying when we hold open voting You can openly show your opinion. Dont be scared, said U Sai Hsaung Hsi, 65, a member of parliament from Kyaukme in northern Shan State and vice-chairman of the Shan Nationalities Development Party, which won 18 Pyithu Hluttaw seats in the election. Parliamentary politics is clearly a new phenomenon. Just ask the men in green. Sitting on the right flank of the lower-house chamber are military men in fatigues. A quarter of lower house seats are reserved for the military. And there are other conservative pockets of resistance to reforms, say legislators, although President U Thein Sein stressed recently in an interview with the Washington Post that his government had no intention to draw back on reform. It is not at all impossible for the reforms to be reversed, said Sean Turnell, an economist at Macquarie University in Sydney who closely follows Myanmar. There are significant groups that are in opposition to some of the reforms but overall we are in a very much different space than we were only a matter of six months ago. He described the first legislative session convened by the former military junta in January last year as a
mockery of a parliament. But there were flickers of change in the second session after the junta formally ceded power. The second session started to behave like a parliament. It was no longer a vehicle purely of the president or the military. It had a degree of independence. We are looking now to the third session to see which one was representative the first session or the second. It is a crucial question for investors who see plenty of opportunities as Myanmar begins to opens up. But barriers to progress are formidable: US sanctions, an incoherent exchange rate regime, woeful infrastructure, weak investment laws, a crippled banking system, decades of mismanagement and a shortage of skilled workers. Economic reform, if anything now, is beginning to lag behind the political reform, said Mr Turnell, adding that investors were waiting for a long-overdue foreign investment-protection law to snake through parliament. We have yet to see it. I am a little bit worried about that. It is a law that needs to get through but there is still a little bit of debate about it. When something like that does pass, that will be quite a signal that real economic reform is under way. Some see that change happening if Daw Aung San Suu Kyi wins a seat in the lower house in April byelections. When she comes to the parliament, if she raises one issue, and this issue is very beneficial to the country, then who will dare go against it? said U Sai Hsaung Hsi. Reuters
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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi smiles after receiving the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Award for Democracy. Pic: AFP
and work of The lifeSan Suu Kyi is Daw Aung a source of inspiration for the people of Pakistan.
The life and work of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is the source of inspiration for the people of Pakistan, a Pakistani official said in a prepared statement that compared Daw Aung San Suu Kyi with the awards namesake. The awards were initiated in 2008
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Pic: Yadanar Rachel Harvey, the BBCs Southeast Asia correspondent. know that we are not here to try and show them in a bad light, we are just here to find the truth, thats our job, she said. One thing that becomes increasingly clear is certainly now under this new government, its probably too simplistic to talk about just one unified government, or the military or the security forces. It is an opportunity for t he government to get their beliefs, their thoughts, and their vision to a wider audience. The next step that I would like to see would be for us to be able to apply for journalist visas when theres not a specific [event]. But just to come and do different types of stories. So, itd be nice to come back and do something on health, on education or the music scene or art. If we come and we only have a fiveday visa to cover one trip, we dont have time to do that. U Min Htet from the BBCs Myanmar-language program said it was his second working visit to Myanmar, after covering the visit of
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1.01pc, he said, something he attributed to more people marrying at a later age or in some cases not marrying at all. U Khin Yi said his ministry would also issue National Registration Cards to members of ethnic minority groups who had previously missed out in the past, such as members of the Karen National Union. U Kyaw Lin Oo, a columnist for The Voice said the census should count not only the population but also other data that is useful for assessing living standards and national development. We can also collect data on how many people have a mobile phone, a car, certain home appliances and so on, he said.
Reg. No. 11937/2011 in respect of Class 11: Sanitary apparatus and installations, in particular complete systems and installations; water conduit devices, armatures and valves for sanitary installations. Fraudulent imitation or unauthorised use of the said Trade Mark will be dealt with according to law. Win Mu Tin, M.A., H.G.P., D.B.L for Geberit Holding AG P. O. Box 60, Yangon. Dated: 30th January, 2012
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with the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), dominated by former generals and their allies, says he read several books on democracy when he was a student. We need [foreign countries] to send some scholars to our institutions, admits the lawmaker, who was attending parliament during the legislative break to join a meeting with Frances visiting foreign minister. Despite the steep learning curve, parliament has passed significant legislation including bills allowing citizens to protest peacefully if they have permission and giving workers the right to strike. The next session of parliament opens on January 26 with an immense task: the budget. A quarter of the seats in the parliament were reserved for the military even before the November 2010 elections, and the USDP holds about 80 percent of the remainder. Daw Aung San Suu Kyis National League for Democracy has no voice in parliament because it boycotted the ballot, largely because of rules that would have forced it to expel imprisoned members. For the lawmakers, the learning experience is not all plain sailing. During the previous sessions, dissent between the two rooms created moments of panic, with some at the time describing the situation as a constitutional crisis. Thats democracy. Its admirable, said Soe Yin, a former rector of the University of Yangon who is now a USDP parliamentarian. We need to disagree on disagreement. In the army, there is no argument. You have to obey the command because you have to fight the enemy. ... Dont disagree, ever. But in parliament you have the right to argue. Even the unelected military officers in parliament appear to have developed a taste for the exercise. One army captain dared to propose and vote for an amendment modifying a bill submitted by the home affairs minister, a more senior general, according to a government official who spoke on condition of anonymity. Even voting is not always along party lines. Sometimes, some USDP members vote for other parties, he said. AFP
Pic: AFP Representatives inside one of the hluttaw buildings in Nay Pyi Taw on August 22. But the Nobel laureate and her party plan to contest by-elections on April 1 in which 48 seats are up for grabs, although that is not enough to threaten the USDPs resounding majority. The vast parliament complex is dotted with about 30 palatial buildings. The driveways are empty, with no signs. The concrete architecture is massive, with roofs evoking traditional Burmese buildings and decorated with three thin yellow, red and green lines the colour of the national flag. On arriving, a lawmaker in civilian clothes gives a discreet salute to the security guards old habits die hard. And in the meeting room, parliamentarians stand to attention to listen to lower house speaker Thura U Shwe Mann give his instructions. But he remains, according to analysts, a key figure, and staunchly defends the role of the parliament. We need to establish an institution that is strong and sustainable, he said in an exclusive interview, playing down concerns that the military might attempt to seize back power. If parliament is strong and sustainable, there is going to be no coup, he said.
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also the environment in collaboration with local residents, said Salai Isaac Khen, the executive director of Gender and Development Initiative (Myanmar), one of the 15 members of the working group. He said he believed the government would take whatever action was best for the prosperity of the region and its residents. We are talking with them about researching what kind of advantages the project will bring local residents and the country. We have already talked about the
Boats near the mouth of the Kaladan River at Sittwe in Rakhine State. Pic: Stuart Deed accessibility for the people of Rakhine and Chin States to new markets, provide employment opportunities as the port and transport corridor prosper and generate income for the people of both states. As the connections between Sittwe and the global business community deepen and as its linkages with major Myanmar markets such as Yangon and Mandalay develop, the incentive for investment will also increase. She said there was no value in a third party reassessment of the environmental, social and health impact of a clean project of this kind. She said the location of the planned river port had been shifted from Kaletwa further downriver to Paletwa because of concerns over the environmental effect of additional dredging of the Kaladan. This project does not envisage land acquisition involving displacement of people or submergence of land. It does not involve clearing of forests or infringement on the natural habitat of any wildlife. It does not involve setting up or operation of any industrial plant, she said. There will no doubt be temporary inconvenience while the infrastructure is being created but is that a reason to stand in the way of development? But non-government groups say a central issue is the lack of communication and information concerning the project, which has increased the concerns of residents living near the planned route. In early January, members of the working group received government permission to conduct informational talks and environmental awareness activities in the four townships Sittwe, Ponnagyun and Kyauktaw in Rakhine State and Paletwa in Chin State along the project route. Several months earlier, Gender and Development Initiative (Myanmar) and Rakhine Coastal Environmental Conservation (RCA) another member of the working group conducted a listening project to solicit local opinions on the issue, releasing the findings to the media in November. The survey found that residents living in the project area welcomed the prospect of improved transportation and increased border trade but also expressed concerns about the potential environmental effects of dredging the Kaladan River and said they wanted more information on the project. Another issue raised was the effect on fish stocks near Sittwe and the loss of farmland due to the highway construction. Working group member U Oo Hla Myint, from Rakhine Thar Gyi publishing house, said consulting with residents would ensure a good result for all stakeholders. Residents have not been informed about the project. They dont know what it involves, how the benefits will be shared and how they can participate in the process. People are very interested in this project but unless [those responsible for the project] give detailed information, they cant
The said marks are used in respect of Tyres, tubes, tread rubber, machinery belting, hose pipes. The said mark is used in respect of tyres. The said trade marks are the subject of Declarations of Ownership recorded with the Registrar of Deeds and Assurances, Yangon, Myanmar, in Book under Nos. 502 dated July 15, 1972, 503 dated July 17, 1972 and 1572 dated August 13, 1957. Any infringement or colourable imitation thereof or other infringement of the rights of the said Company will be dealt with according to law. U Kyi Win Associates for THe GoodYear TIre & ruBBer CoMPanY, by its Attorneys-at-Law REMFRY & SAGAR INDIA. Dated: 30th January, 2012
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even imagine what kind of benefit they would get from it, he said. The Indian embassy spokesperson said construction work had so far been confined to the port at Sittwe and as it progressed further upriver and to the Indian border efforts will be made to disseminate more information related to the project to the people of the project area through the local government [and] concerned departments of Myanmar. Local communities have a right to know details of projects being implemented in their region, she said. We encourage local groups to seek information from the state government as well as the government of Myanmar. We have no doubt that their questions will be answered. Whenever such questions are addressed to the embassy, we will be happy to clarify all aspects to the fullest.
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By Aye Thidar Kyaw A fisheries worker loads fish at a dock in Yangon last year. A tax break to boost exports of fisheries and other commodities is due to expire in February. Pic: Kaung Htet
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THE governments overage car import substitution program is helping to drive the exchange value of the US dollar and Foreign Exchange Certificates upward, industry sources said last week. The program, which was rolled out in mid-September, has seen thousands of older vehicles substituted with newer imports, mostly from Japan. The imports, most of which have been bought at used car auctions in Japan, are paid for in US dollars. And the import and road taxes charged on the vehicles when they arrive in Myanmar are charged in FEC. The program had an immediate impact on the exchange value of the dollar, FEC and export credits (earned through the sale of commodities and a requirement for imports) jumped by about K100 by late September to about K800. Since then the exchange rate has hovered at near K800 for all three currencies but since January 10 rates have started increasing, with FEC showing the largest increase, money changers said last week. FEC was changing hands at official foreign exchange counters on Thein Pyu Road in Yangon in the 830-838 band on January 24, up from K821-826 on January 10. However, it hit a high of K850 on the black market on January 20. By January 24 the exchange value of US$1 ranged between K813-K825, compared to K808813 on January 10. FEC is normally worth about 10 percent less than the US dollar on the open market and sometimes even more. The Ministry of Finance and Revenue announced last year in late August that the currency would be withdrawn from the market
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Workers load bags of rice at a dock in Yangon last year. Pic: Kaung Htet
as quickly as we can, said U Shwe Htay, a farmer in Ah Kyaw village tract in Danuphyu township. If the government wants to set a minimum price for paddy only the dealers and rice companies will
benefit, he said. The major buyer of Myanmars rice exports are West African nations, which purchase it specifically because its cheap. We dont need to concentrate on increasing
the volume of our low quality rice exports, said U Chit Khine, MRIA president and chairman of Kitsana Kyun Thar company. We should identify markets that are willing to buy high-quality rice such as
Singapore, Japan or Europe, and work to improve the quality so we can earn higher prices, he added. MRIA exported 15,000 tonnes of ehmeta to Africa in the first week of January at $350 a tonne, he added.
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The sovereign debt crisis in Europe had a larger than expected impact on facility investment and private consumption. Exports, accounting for about half of GDP, declined 1.5pc quarter-on-quarter in OctoberDecember after expanding 2.2pc in the three months earlier. Private spending fell 0.4pc compared to a 0.4pc rise in the previous quarter. Facility investment dropped 5.2pc after falling 0.8pc in JulySeptember, while construction investment fell 0.3pc following a 1.8pc rise in the third quarter. The economy grew 3.6pc last year compared with a 6.2pc rise in 2010. Barclays Capital forecast that growth would pick up in the first quarter of this year amid firm US economic data and resilient demand from China. It said an upward revision in the January 26 figures was possible next month because of firm employment conditions and a surge in start-up companies. Barclays tipped a 1pc quarteron-quarter GDP expansion in January-March and maintained its 3.5pc forecast for the full year. The central bank forecasts 3.7pc growth this year. The central bank this month froze its key interest rate at 3.25pc for a seventh straight month despite inflationary pressures, citing a significant global slowdown and Europes persistent sovereign debt crisis. HSBC Global Research said the January 26 figures confirm that weakness is now embedded inside Koreas economy. It tipped a 25 basis point rate cut to support domestic demand by the end of the current quarter. It said the export outlook remains firm, thanks to a weaker won, the effect of free trade deals and easier manufacturing import costs. But the research unit said private spending contracted quarter-on-quarter for the first time since March 2009, with household purchasing power hit by high inflation and increasingly limited access to new bank credit. Whilst this is far from a hard landing scenario, it is becoming clear that the economy will need a healthy boost, especially with no signs of a rebound anytime soon, HSBC Global Research said in a commentary. AFP
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The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Myanmar is seeking a qualified local applicant to fill the post of: Associate Programme Officer (WASH) to be stationed in Yangon with frequent and extended visits to other operational areas. The detailed Terms of Reference for this position are available on request from UNHCR offices in Yangon, Maungdaw, Mawlamyine, Myeik, Taungoo and Myitkyina. Closing date: 17.02.2012
Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata posing with a Nano car during the vehicles launch in Mumbai on March 23, 2009. Pic: AFP air conditioning, central locking and power front windows is 196,959 rupees. The Nano ran into trouble from the start when a land acquisition row forced Tata to abandon a nearly completed plant and build another, badly delaying production. There were also safety concerns after a number of cars burst into flames. Now Tata Motors, which also produces the British luxury Jaguar and Land Rover brands, has gone into damage control mode. Tata boss Ratan Tata conceded this month that mistakes had been made, which had fuelled the perception of the Nano as a poor mans vehicle. Whatever stigma has been attached to it, we will undo, Tata said, insisting that the Nano had always been intended as an affordable, all-weather, family car. To get sales on track, Tata has given the car a makeover, making it available in more colours, including champagne gold and papaya orange, and sprucing up the interiors while keeping prices unchanged. It has also offered a Tata Nano Happiness Guarantee, which more than doubles the cars warranty to four years from 18 months, and throwing in a maintenance contract for just 99 rupees a month. It is offering fast-track financing for buyers wanting loans to purchase the car with loan approvals in 48 hours. Also, buyers can put down just 15,000 rupees ($300) to drive a Nano out of the showroom. Lets say at first it moved a little slowly in the market place, but now we have understood what the customer requirements are, said Tata Motors India managing director Prakash Telang. And Telang remains convinced that the potential Nano market remains as vast as its makers originally predicted. Car penetration in India is 10 to 11 per 1000 people as compared to Western economies where it is as high as about 400 per 1000 people, Telang said. The market will continue to grow rapidly. Typical of the buyers Telang has in mind is Dira Singh, who has a wife and two children and recently upgraded from a motorcycle to a shiny blue Nano. The Nano was in my budget. It wasnt costly and thats why I took it, Singh said, standing proudly beside the vehicle. It will protect my family. AFP
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and tsunami that triggered the disaster also disrupted manufacturing supply chains across Japan, with floods in Thailand having a similar effect later in the year. In addition the eurozone debt crisis slowed the global economy and sent traders scurrying to the safety of the yen, driving up its value and reducing Japanese exporters incomes. In total, the cost of crude oil imports jumped 21.3pc, LNG was up 37.5pc and petroleum products rose 39.5pc, while automobile exports fell 10.6pc, with electronic parts down 14.2pc. Japan posted a deficit of 10.8 trillion yen with the Middle East alone, which provides almost all its oil, and a deficit of 3.1 trillion yen with Oceania, the source of large quantities of raw materials, especially Australia. The trade deficit with China, Japans biggest trading partner, was more than five times that of 2010. The country still recorded a trade surplus with the European Union, but it was down 31.3pc on 2010. Hiromasa Yonekura, chief of Japans biggest business peak, contributes to lowering import costs but its negative effect on exports is larger. Japanese demand for oil and other fuel is unlikely to decrease in the short or medium term and Osanai said resource prices remained high, inflicting a big negative impact. UBS economist Daiju Aoki warned Japan was on course to record repeated trade deficits. As the nation ages its production capability declines, hurting export power, he said. Japan will come to run trade deficits over the long term. It may return to figures in the black in 2012 or 2013 but the trend of suffering deficits could start. Nonetheless Chief Cabinet Secretary Osamu Fujimura, the top government spokesman, pointed out Japans balance of payments which includes services and other transactions was still in surplus. There has been a structural change over the way our country earns through international trade, he said, but he warned that Japanese manufacturing jobs were going overseas. Its important that we secure jobs in Japan, he said. AFP
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lobby Keidanren, told reporters: I hope this is only temporary. I am worried that it is possible that trade deficits remain. It will be extremely problematic if the high yen continues. Japans last calendar-year trade deficit came in 1980, when the nation was reeling from the second oil crisis and imports exceeded exports by 2.6 trillion yen still a record.
It was the worst year for Japans trade since 1980. It was caused by slumps in exports and rises in imports due to the higher need for alternative energy, said Satoshi Osanai, economist at Daiwa Institute of Research. Trade went in bad directions both ways, he said, noting that export falls had been worse in the 2008 financial turmoil that
followed Lehman Brothers collapse, when Japan recorded a trade deficit over the fiscal year. Analysts said that while there were one-off causes behind the deficit, underlying factors meant the phenomenon was likely to recur in the future. The strong yen, which hit repeated post-World War II highs against the dollar in 2011 and remains close to its
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The financial district of Pudong in Shanghai. Pic: AFP Group. That makes China the only of seven developing countries in its poll that saw declining willingness for home purchases. The government has reiterated it wont back away from realestate industry curbs, while the financial centre of Shanghai and Beijing are among Chinese cities that have said they will continue to impose home purchase restrictions this year. Evergrande adjusted the sales rhythm in November to have a reasonable base data for 2012 after beating its sales target, said chief executive officer Xia Haijun last month. It set its contracted sales target for 2012 at 80 billion yuan (US$12.7 billion), lower than the 80.4 billion yuan ($12.7 billion) it achieved last year, according to a January 16 statement. China Overseas Land & Investment, the biggest Chinese developer listed in Hong Kong, stopped efforts to actively promote and launch projects in November and will set prices that will factor in the governments policies and market conditions this year, said Yang Haisong, the state-owned companys Hong Kong-based head of investor relations. Developers intentionally slowing down sales at the end of the year shows that they are actually not confident of their sales this year, said Peter Bai, a Beijing-based property analyst at China International Capital Corp, the countrys biggest investment bank. Developers may be facing one of their toughest years in 2012, said Chen Li, head of China equity strategy at UBS. Their cash flow may be exhausted to zero by the end of the year as some companies struggle to get financing for projects, said Chen. Bloomberg
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European Commission Chairman Jose Manuel Barroso (right) and the Spanish chairman of a consortium of seven small Basque firms under the name Hiriko Driving Mobility, Jesus Echave, unveil the first prototype of a tiny revolutionary electric foldup car designed in Spains Basque country on January 24. Pic: AFP
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officials urging the Islamic republic to return to negotiations over its contested nuclear program. The last round of talks between Iran and the major powers comprising Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States was held in Turkey in January 2011, but the negotiations collapsed. The six powers are still waiting for Irans reply to a letter from EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton sent in October, stressing that negotiations should focus on the key question of the Iranian nuclear issue, in order to remove doubts. The United States declined to directly respond to Ahmadinejads comments on January 26, saying instead that Tehran should formally reply to Ashtons letter. The European Union on
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TEHRAN Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said last week that Tehran is ready to sit down with world powers for talks on its nuclear drive as he downplayed the harmful effects of newly imposed sanctions. The Islamic republic, which was already under four rounds of United Nations sanctions, vehemently denies its nuclear program masks an atomic weapons drive as the West alleges, and insists it is for civilian purposes only. They have this excuse that Iran is dodging negotiations while it is not the case, the Iranian leader was quoted as saying by state media on January 26. A person who has logic and has right on his side, why should (he) refrain from negotiations? He was implicitly responding to comments made by Western
January 23 imposed an embargo on Iranian oil imports as the West ramped up the pressure. In his televised comments, Ahmadinejad brushed off the effects of the newly imposed sanctions, saying they would not hurt his nation. Once our trade with Europe was around 90 percent but now it has reached 10 percent and we are not seeking this 10 percent... Experience has shown that the Iranian nation will not be hurt, Ahmadinejad said during a visit to southern Kerman province. For the past 30 years, the Americans have not been buying oil from us. Our central bank has no relations with you. The new EU sanctions would make it even more difficult for Iran to be paid in foreign currency for its oil exports, which were worth more than US$100 billion in 2011. AFP
An up-close image of a toucan taken at the National Zoo in Masaya department, Nicaragua, on January 25. Toucans are native to Latin America and the Caribbean and make their nests in tree hollows and holes excavated by other animals such as woodpeckers, says Wikipedia. Despite being similar in appearance to hornbills, they are not closely related because of convergent evolution, explains www.earthfacts.net. Convergent evolution occurs when animals that are unrelated but occupy similar ecological niches evolve similar characteristics. Pic: AFP
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MARSEILLE A French judge on January 27 charged Jean-Claude Mas, the founder of the PIP breast implant company at the heart of a global health scare, with manslaughter, his lawyer said. PIP was closed in 2010 after it was found to have been using industrial-grade silicone gel. DAVOS, Switzerland Microsoft founder Bill Gates unveiled a US$750 million donation to the UN Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis annd malaria on January 26, saying tough economic times must not trigger a fall in aid. TRIPOLI Libyas regular army and array of militias have been torturing loyalists of slain dictator Moamer Kadhafi, several of whom have died in custody, human rights groups alleged on January 26. MOSCOW Moscow authorities on January 26 granted permission for a mass opposition protest on February 4 at which tens of thousands are set to challenge Vladimir Putins domination of Russia a month ahead of presidential polls. AFP
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An aurora borealis caused by the solar flare and pictured near Tromsoe, in far northern Norway, on January 24. Pic: AFP far south as Scotland and northern England, and at lower latitudes in the United States. The event started late on January 22 with a moderate-sized solar flare th a t e r u p t e d n e ar th e centre of the Sun, said Doug Biesecker, a physicist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Space Weather Prediction Center. The flare itself was nothing spectacular, but it sent off a very fast coronal mass ejection travelling four million miles per hour (6.4 million kilometers per hour), he told AFP. AFP
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WASHINGTON US commandos swooped into lawless Somalia on January 25 and rescued two Western aid workers held for three months by armed pirates in a daring pre-dawn raid approved by President Barack Obama. In a rare US incursion into Somalia, elite Navy SEALs flying at least six military helicopters flew in to pluck an American, Jessica Buchanan, 32, and Dane Poul Thisted, 60, to safety in a firefight that left all nine kidnappers dead. The two freed hostages were unharmed and flown to safety.
An artists impression provided last week by the University of Toronto of the nesting site found in South Africa shows the eggs, hatchlings and adults of Massopondylus. Pic: AFP/University of Toronto of such behaviour among international fanfare in that the site was returned to evolutionary history, and repeatedly by the dinosaur documents the antiquity of 2005. dinosaurs. At least 10 nests have mothers, who laid eggs nesting strategies that are The first fossilised only known much later in dinosaur embryo was found been uncovered at various together as a group. This amazing series the dinosaur record, said in Golden Gate in 1976, levels, each holding as many and the first details about as 34 eggs in close-knit of 190 million year old David Evans, associate nests gives us the first c u r a t o r , V e r t e b r a t e unhatched dinosaurs found clutches. Researchers believe the detailed look at dinosaur Palaeontology at the Royal inside fossilised eggs at the site were published to layout of the nests suggest reproduction early in their Ontario Museum. AFP
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Pic: AFP Former Massachusetts Governor, Mitt Romney (left), and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Newt Gingrich, during the Republican presidential candidates debate at the University of South Florida on January 23. focus on Obama, instead castigating Gingrichs past roles as speaker of House of Representatives and as a Washington lobbyist. Romney zeroed in on Gingrichs work for statebacked mortgage lender Freddie Mac, a firm many Republicans see as being complicit in the housing bubble and the ensuing Great Recession, which hit Florida particularly hard. In the 15 years after he left the speakership, the speaker has been working as an influence peddler in Washington, Romney said. I dont think we can possibly retake the White House if the person whos leading our party is the person who was working for the chief lobbyist of Freddie Mac, he added. Freddie Mac was paying speaker Gingrich $1.6 million at the same time Freddie Mac was costing the people of Florida millions of dollars. Gingrich, shedding his trademark bombast, tried to rise above the fray, as the audience looked on with a silence not seen in previous more raucous debates. It is the worst kind of trivial politics, Gingrich said testily, I dont want to waste any time on it. Governor Romney cant tell the truth, he added, echoing criticism from Democrats about his opponents consistency on key issues.
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fortune than his own staff pay on their annual income. Asking a billionaire to pay at least as much as his secretary is common sense, Obama said, warning Americans must decide whether to build an equitable economy, fund education and the military or let the rich evade fair taxes. We cannot do both. You have got to choose, Obama said, hammering out his core election message while seeking to defuse Republican claims he is vilifying the rich in a bid to mine envy over their success. We dont begrudge success in America. We aspire to it, Obama said, speaking in front of a banner that read An America built to last. Republicans responded angrily to Obamas State of the Union message. I think it was a great campaign speech, obviously stoking the class warfare issue, Senator John McCain, who lost to Obama in the 2008 election, told CNN on January 25. House Speaker John Boehner He wants to take no responsibility for his policies that have failed and made no reference last night to really stepping into the game and legislating. Obama began the State of the Union address his best chance for months to directly reach millions of voters by recalling two of his biggest achievements: killing al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden and ending the nine-year Iraq war. Later he touched on the deepening nuclear showdown with Iran, which has exposed him to charges of weakness from Republican White House hopefuls. Let there be no doubt. America is determined to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, and I will take no options off the table to achieve that goal, Obama said, earning a standing ovation in the House of Representatives. But a peaceful resolution of this issue is still possible, and far better. He held up the heroism of the the way feuding US politicians should join together in the interest of national renewal. The mission only succeeded because every member of that unit trusted each other because you cant charge up those stairs, into darkness and danger, unless you know there is someone behind you, watching your back, he said. So it is with America. Among job creation and economic measures, Obama demanded millionaires pay at least 30 percent tax rates, tapping into public anger at low rates paid by the rich, including his possible Republican election foe Mitt Romney. The president also pledged to maintain pressure on China over intellectual property piracy and promised to new measures to combat fraud in the finance industry and the mortgage sector. Obama also hailed the demise of Libyas Moamer Kadhafi implicitly rebutting Republican criticisms that he led from behind in the crisis and warned Syrias Bashar al-Assad his regimes days were numbered. And he said anyone who said American power was in decline did not know what they were talking about, adding: America remains the one indispensable nation in world affairs. AFP
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Emergency workers aboard the stricken cruise liner Costa Concordia on January 23 as efforts continued to find those missing since the vessel capsized. Pic: AFP
News Corporation chief Rupert Murdoch in London on July 11 last year, a day after the phone hacking scandal led to the closure of the News of the World. Pic: AFP A former nightclub bouncer, Levi Bellfield, was convicted in June of abducting and murdering the girl after she walked past his home in Waltonon-Thames, near London. John Whittingdale, chairman of parliaments Culture, Media and Sport Committee which released the letter, said it appeared News of the World journalists had interfered or impeded the police investigation. What (the letter) appears to tell is that several journalists at the News of the World were involved in hacking the voicemails left on Milly Dowlers phone. They did so in pursuit of a story rather than wanting to help the police with their inquiries. Murdochs News International paid the Dowler family 2 million (US$3.1 million) and made a 1 million donation to charity as part of a compensation deal revealed in October. News International declined to comment on the letter from Surrey Police. AFP
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A fisherman arranges dried fish at Manila Bay on January 26. The growing number of wealthy Asians and their appetite for more expensive types of fish was a threat to both fish stocks and the environment, a UN conference in Manila was told on January 24. The head of the UN Environment Programs coral reef unit, Jerker Tamelander, said live grouper were in such demand that fishermen were using cyanide to stun them and catch them alive, despite the method killing other fish and harming coral reefs. Pic: AFP
NATO hails successful Tensions ease in Pakistan year against the Taliban between premier, military
ISLAMABAD Pakistans premier withdrew an accusation that the army chief acted unconstitutionally on January 25 in a further sign that a damaging standoff between the government and the military is coming to a close. Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani released the remarks after talks with army chief of staff General Ashfaq Kayani and intelligence chief Lieutenant General Ahmed Shuja Pasha. Gilanis office said he was dispelling comments to a Chinese newspaper this month that accused Kayani and Pasha of subverting government channels in recommending an investigation into a scandal threatening the president. At the time Gilani also sacked his defence secretary and the army warned of potential grievous consequences for the country, feeding frenzied speculation that the governments days could be numbered. But state media quoted Gilani, who was en route to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, as saying the remark was made under a unique situation when... there was no clarity. But since (then) there is clarity and now we have all met, and that (remark) does not pertain to these two gentlemen, Gilani added. The prime minister said the country cannot work in an atmosphere of confrontation among institutions. The remarks were seen as the latest attempt to calm tensions between his government and the powerful armed forces. They come as the probe that the army recommended into a scandal implicating President Asif Ali Zardari appeared at risk of collapsing as investigators ruled out travelling to hear the testimony of the star witness. American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, who linked Zardari to a memo seeking US help to rein in Pakistans powerful military, has refused to give evidence in Pakistan, citing fears for his safety. In a separate development last week, the Pakistani military stepped up its criticism of NATO and the United States for refusing to accept entire responsibility for killing 24 Pakistani soldiers in US air strikes on November 26. Escalating its criticism of a joint USNATO military report a month after receiving its unclassified findings, the military on January 23 appeared to be hardening its stance on the issue. The killings saw Pakistan shut its Afghan border to NATO supplies and order American personnel to leave an air base reportedly used by CIA drones. The US-NATO report said both sides made a series of mistakes, which Pakistan disputed as factually not correct, instead blaming US and NATO of failing to inform Pakistan that its troops would be operating along the porous border. The military lashed out at the complicated chain of command, complex command and control structure and unimaginative/intricate rules of engagement as well as lack of unified military command in Afghanistan. It dismissed the US findings and said affixing partial responsibility on Pakistan was unjustified and unacceptable. Pakistan had already rejected the report, but its expanded criticism came days after General Knud Bartels, NATOs most senior military officer, called on Islamabad to reopen its Afghan border to military supplies. AFP KABUL NATO-led forces in Afghanistan last week gave themselves an upbeat report card for 2011, claiming successes on the battlefield, in the classroom and in preparing to hand over to Afghan forces. In a remarkably successful year, Taliban insurgents had been forced onto the back foot in their southern stronghold, International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) spokesman Brigadier General Carsten Jacobson said on January 24. The success has been so great that insurgents have largely lost control of the area and now rely on IEDs (improvised-explosive devices) as their primary method of attack, he said. Kabul had become a thriving commercial capital, able to absorb and respond to spectacular attempts to disrupt security with resolute response to insurgent attacks, leaving the insurgents largely in a state of failure. Jacobson said Afghan forces were clearly in control of the city, as part of a phased
transition ahead of a pullout of NATO combat troops in 2014. His remarks came in stark contrast to perceptions that security has worsened in the Afghan capital during the last 12 months with a series of spectacular attacks on Western targets. The United Nations has also disagreed with NATO assessments, saying in September that the number of security incidents was up 39 percent on the first eight months of 2010, while ISAF said they were down two percent. But Jacobson said the Afghan army was almost 180,000 strong, the police had nearly 144,000 men and women in uniform, and by spring 2012 more than 50 percent of Afghanistan would be under Afghan control. He said that in 2011 there were more than 175,000 teachers in Afghanistan compared to 20,000 in 2002, with more than eight million children in school compared to fewer than one million in 2002. AFP
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(reg: no. IV/7125/2011) in respect of: - financing loans; financial evaluation for insurance, banking and real estate; financing services; financial management; mortgage banking; savings banks; financial consultancy; stocks and bonds brokerage; stock exchange quotation; financial information Any fraudulent imitation or unauthorized use of the said trademark or other infringements whatsoever will be dealt with according to law. U Kyi Win Associates for BeIQI FoTon MoTor Co., LTd. P.O. Box No. 26, Yangon. Phone: 372416 Dated: 30th January, 2012
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MANILA The Philippines said on January 27 it would accept a greater US military presence on its territory to help defend its interests and ensure peace in the region. Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario said the Philippines wanted more joint exercises with its former colonial ruler and to have a greater number of US troops rotating through the country. Del Rosarios statement came a day after US State Department officials said in Washington that the two countries were involved in talks on increasing military cooperation.
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Pic: Supplied By Zon Pann Pwint WITH printed media outlets enjoying the fruits of a gradual easing of censorship in recent months, publishers in Yangon are eager to supply the reading public with previously sensitive books from overseas. Among the books that have already hit store shelves in Myanmar is Dr Thant Myint-Us The River of Lost Footsteps, which was finally approved by censors six months ago. I started to distribute the book six months ago, and it has become one of our best-sellers, said the managing director of a leading publishing house in Yangon that specialises in importing English-language books about Myanmar. The River of Lost Footsteps traces the history of Myanmar and analyses the continuing influence of past events and attitudes on the country today. It also includes some of Dr Thant Myint-Us personal memories about his family, including his grandfather U Thant, who served as secretary general of the United Nations from 1961 to 1971. The book is very popular outside the country. It is well-written and wellresearched, the managing director said. This is a must-read for those who want to understand Myanmars history and politics. The River of Lost Footsteps is also being translated into Myanmar language by Daw Mra Hnin Zi and is expected to be released soon, he said. The River of Lost Footsteps in translation can be read by all Myanmar people. They will be inspired by secretary general U Thant, and readers will be able to study the long civil
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translation can be read by all Myanmar people. They will be inspired by secretary general U Thant, and readers will be able to study the long civil wars, the atrocities and dangers of ethnic conflicts.
considered sensitive, he said. One book that he has not tried to import yet is Daw Aung San Suu Kyis Freedom from Fear, but he hopes to get permission to do so from authorities within the next two months. I like the book. Its a best-seller outside the country and it has helped her become well-known abroad, he said. Publishers and writers in Yangon said
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Chan Chan, daughter of singer Zaw Win Htut, will hold a funfair to raise funds for orphaned children, at Myanmar Convention Centre on February 5 from 4pm.
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A documentary film on child protection advocacy will be shown at Gallery 65 (No 65, Yaw Min Gyi Road, Dagon township) on February 8 at 10am, accompanied by a photo exhibition at the same venue from February 8 to 14.
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A Valentines Day singing and fashion contest for couples will be held at Sein Gay Har Shopping Centre on February 11, 12 and 14. Application forms are available at the shopping centre for a K2000 fee.
A young reader peruses a comic book at a used book stall in downtown Yangon on January 26. Pic: Yadana to see inexpensive books on the market that help young people gain knowledge and improve their language skills, she said. Childrens literature in Myanmar can be traced back to the 1950s. Well-known journals aimed at kids at the time included Popular, Lote Tharr Sar Saung, Padaythar and Kalay. Thittsar Ni, who writes stories for childrens magazines, said such publications were popular in the 1950s because there was no competition from television or computer games. Our favourite cartoonists were U Than Kywe, Cartoon Pe Thein and U Aung Shein, with their characters U Seit Nyo and Myuk Nyo, U Kat See and Sar Shar-Dane Dong, he said. Also popular was cartoonist Myint Swes character Bo Pu Cho, a Myanmar version of Superman who sported the letter pu from the Burmese alphabet on his chest, rather than the familiar S worn by the Man of Steel. Thittsar Ni said writers and cartoonists were able to help teach children right from wrong, how to play fairly and other important life lessons, which would stick in their minds for their entire lives. We changed a lot by reading those journals when we were kids, but at that time we were able to buy them using our own pocket money, he said. Nowadays when kids have money they run to the game shops, where they can enjoy moving characters, sound and colour. For young people this seems more attractive than reading, so you cant really blame them, he said. With competition from computer games, the high price of childrens publications, and lack of support from some public school teachers and other adults all conspiring to keep kids from reading, Thittsar Ni said he feared that reading in general would become less popular in the future. I see more and more kids working at teashops who dropped out of school after first or second grade. They have no incentive to read, and those who do want to read dont have enough money to buy books, he said. But writer and poet Min Htet Maung said the quality of books and magazines aimed at children has greatly improved in recent years, helping to attract a new generation of readers. Its not that children dont want to read books. In fact, Ive found that kids really want to read. If you give a suitable book to a kid, he will surely sit and read it. The challenge is matching the kid to an age-appropriate book that he is interested in, he said. He said that in the past decade the writing in childrens literature has changed from a focus on order and discipline, to teaching them how to think and make decisions for themselves. In past, childrens authors wrote about dos and donts in simple ways, but as usual kids dont like to be controlled, Min Htet Maung said. Nowadays, writers approach their subjects from
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Applications are being accepted from women wishing to take part in the Miss Myanmar 2012 contest, scheduled for March 25. Application forms are available at No 1010, 10th Floor, Yuzana Tower, Shwegondaing Road, Bahan township. Tel 552-762.
Pic: Thet Htoo Daw Aung San Suu Kyi admires the photographs at the Living Together with Wetlands exhibition at Royal Rose Hall on January 27.
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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Demian Bechir in A Better Life. Two-time Oscar winner Streep is among best actress nominees for the latest tour de force in her long career, playing Thatcher both in her prime and dementiashrouded old age. Also shortlisted were Glenn Close for cross-dressing Albert Nobbs, Viola Davis from civil rights drama The
Help, Michelle Williams as Monroe in My Week with Marilyn and Rooney Mara from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Just elated. Elated, elated, commented Close. Up for best foreign language film are A Separation by Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, along with Footnote (Israel), In Darkness (Poland), Monsieur Lazhar (Canada), and Bullhead (Belgium).
The Iranian film was also nominated for best screenplay. The nomination for original screenplay is more important for me because more than everything I consider myself a writer, Farhadi told the Hollywood Reporter. The Oscars are to be presented at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on February 26. AFP
An Indonesian Starbikes vendor, carrying a bicycle mounted instant coffee maker, looks for customers in Jakarta on November 8. Pic: AFP plastic cups to his agent, on average earning around $100 a month. At that rate, he said, vendors like him typically take about six months to pay off borrowed money to the agents who frequently work out of their homes, some even providing cramped and basic lodging to vendors, many who come from the villages.
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SOCIALITE launched her week on January 17 by attending two events at Sedona Hotel: a technical seminar by Soe Electric and Machinery Co and Hanaka Group, followed by the New Star Gems and Jewellery Show. The next day she went to a thrilling product launch for Brands chicken soup at Park Royal Hotel. On January 19 Socialite popped in at the Shoe Gallerys donation ceremony at Royal Rose Restaurant, Far East Construction Companys housing fair at Traders Hotel and the annual award ceremony (2010-2011) for SDEC international school at Chatrium Hotel. Twenty-four hours later she was checking out the new beauty products by Follow Me and Secret at Traders Hotel. On the same day, she also attended Thai Armed Forces Day reception at Chatrium Hotel. On January 21 she attended the donation ceremony for U Thants 103rd birthday, and then dashed over to Clears Walk Your Way to a Full Makeover program at Capital Hypermart.
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Dr Param
Mr Boonlert
Ko Kyaw Ko Ko Win
Guests
U Ba Tin
U Khin Maung
Ms Vivian
Teacher Pearl
Dr Aung Moe Myint, U Phone Myint, H.E. Pehin Dato Rahmani Dato Basir, Pengiran Datin Aisah Ismail and U Ohn Kyaw
MC
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AIRLINE OFFICES
Air Bagan Ltd.(W9)
56, Shwe Taung Gyar Street, Bahan Tsp, Yangon. Tel : 513322, 513422, 504888, Fax : 515102 Air Asia (FD) 33, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Ground Flr, Parkroyal Hotel, Yangon. Tel: 251 885, 251 886.
Building (2), corner of Pyay Rd and Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Hotel Yangon, 8 miles, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel : 666112, 655882.
#0305, 3rd Fl, Sakura Tower, 339, Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp,
Air India
75, Shwe Bon Thar St, Pabedan Tsp, Yangon. Tel : 253597~98, 254758. Fax: 248175
08-02, Sakura Tower, 339, Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp, Ygn. Tel : 255260, Fax: 255305
335/357, Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Pabedan Tsp, Yangon. Tel : 387648, 241007 ext : 120, 121, 122 Fax : 241124 339, Bogyoke Aung San Rd, 2nd Floor, Sakura Tower, Kyauktada Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel: 255 287~9 , Fax: 255 290
Silk Air(MI)
Khun Korn waterfall plunges 70 metres (230 feet) in Chiang Rai, Thailands northernmost province. Pic: The Washington Post $10 admission fee, we were about to get the official history of the drug. Inside, we plunged into a long, evocative tunnel, its curved walls carved with figures suggesting sleep, suffering, dreams and danger. Apart from a few pipes, bowls and uncomfortable porcelain headrests from Chinese opium dens, the halls galleries proved weak on actual artefacts but strong on the weird geopolitical bedfellows that the trade had produced over the past 300 years. The exhibits argue, in fluent English and Thai, that the British addiction to tea engendered a massive Chinese addiction to opium. The British East India Co held a 50-year monopoly on selling Indian opium; by the 1820s, Chinese smugglers were buying 900 tons of opium a year. As addiction grew, the Chinese emperor protested the Wests illegal sales; the English attacked. Two Opium Wars would follow, with Hong Kong as a British prize. The museum ventures beyond the colonial history of opium to medicinal history and global addiction. An incongruous photo gallery of overdosed celebrities and a Hall of Reflection deliver a didactic footnote. Standing in front of mirrors, we were invited to meditate on our own anti-drug resolutions before departing. Thats important, Hall manager Prasert Thepintha told me: He said that 100,000 guests visit annually, most of them local schoolchildren on field trips. As the government works to reduce supplies of opium, it hopes that drug education can also reduce demand. We couldnt leave without touching the edge of the Golden Triangle, where the Ruak River from Myanmar meets the Mekong. Five minutes later, we hopped on a long-tail boat, piloted by a 13-year-old, to speed along the border with the setting sun in our eyes. Fishermen cast nets from open skiffs, and a few cargo boats chugged slowly eastward. The three neighbouring countries have more than the river in common. Each has contributed one grandiose casino to an otherwise blank shoreline. We left the river in our taillights and made our way back along dark roads. The fluorescent lights of market stalls welcomed us back to Chiang Rai. We slurped huge bowls of khao soi, a stew of glistening noodles in curry paste and coconut milk. Then we used the chopsticks to trace the next mornings jaunt on the map. A waterfall swim? The ostrich farm? We had finally gotten the hang of Chiang Rai. There was, simply, no rush. Wed gas up the bikes and decide tomorrow. Pah. The Washington Post
#11-01, Sakura Tower, 339, Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp, Ygn. Tel : 255499 Fax : 255490
#1702, Sakura Tower 339, Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp, Yangon. Fax 255086. Tel 255066/ 255088/ 255068.
Domestic Airlines
Yangon Airways(YH)
166, MMB Tower, Level 5, Upper Pansodan Rd, Mingalar Taungnyunt Tsp, Yangon. Tel: (+95-1) 383 100, 383 107, 700 264, Fax: 652 533.
56, Shwe Taung Gyar Street, Bahan Tsp, Yangon. Tel : 513322, 513422, 504888, Fax : 515102
33-49,Corner of Bank Street & Maha Bandoola Garden Street, Kyauktada Tsp,Yangon, Myanmar Tel: 372977~80, 533030~39 (Airport) Fax: 372983
146, Dhamazedi Road, Bahan Tsp, Yangon Tel : 501520, 525488 (Head Office) 720309, 652753, 652754 (Airport Office), Fax: 525 937
No.34(A-1), Shwe Taung Gyar Street, Bahan Township,Yangon.Myanmar. Tel: 951 516654, 532253, 09-73135991~3.Fax: 951 532333
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Flight
K7 244 K7 245 6T 405 AW 891 6T 401 W9 011 AW 761 6T 451 K7 824 6T 501 K7 228 YH 909 6T 405 W9 251 6T 401 YH 729 6T 451 K7 622 AW 791 6T 501 AW 891 6T 401 6T 331 YH 737 6T 451 K7 824 W9 261 YH 731 6T 501 K7 228 YH 909 AW 891 6T 401 6T 405 AW 201 W9 255 YH 729 6T 451 K7 622 K7 226 YH 731 AW 891 6T 405 W9 251 6T 401 YH 917 AW 751 K7 824 6T 451 K7 224 YH 731 W9 271 6T 403 YH 909 6T 401 AW 601 YH 729 K7 622 6T 501 AW 891 YH 909 AW 891 6T 401 W9 255 6T 331 AW 751 6T 451 K7 622 6T 501
Dep Arr
13:00 15:50 06:15 06:15 06:15 07:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 15:00 06:00 06:15 06:15 06:30 06:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 15:00 16:30 06:15 06:30 07:00 11:00 11:30 12:00 13:30 15:00 16:30 06:00 06:15 06:15 06:15 06:15 06:30 06:30 10:30 11:30 12:00 12:30 15:00 06:15 06:15 06:30 06:30 06:30 11:00 11:00 11:30 13:00 15:00 06:00 06:15 06:15 06:15 07:00 10:30 12:00 15:30 16:15 06:15 06:15 06:15 06:30 07:00 11:00 11:30 12:00 15:00 15:30 16:50 08:20 08:20 08:20 08:30 12:55 12:55 13:25 17:00 07:25 07:55 08:20 07:55 08:35 12:40 12:55 13:25 16:25 17:55 08:20 08:35 08:25 13:10 12:55 13:25 07:55 17:10 17:55 07:25 07:55 08:20 08:20 08:20 07:55 08:55 13:30 12:55 13:25 13:55 17:10 08:20 08:20 07:55 08:35 08:50 12:25 12:25 12:55 14:25 17:10 07:25 07:40 07:55 08:20 08:25 13:30 13:25 17:30 08:20 08:30 08:20 08:20 08:55 08:25 12:25 12:55 13:25 17:00
DAYS
WED
Flight
W9 009 AW 892 6T 406 6T 332 6T 402 W9 021 YH 738 K7 825 6T 502 W9 009 AW 892 6T 402 6T 406 YH 812 W9 021 K7 229 AW 762 YH 730 6T 502 W9 009 AW 892 6T 406 YH 918 6T 402 AW 202 W9 251 YH 731 6T 502 W9 232 YH 728 AW 892 6T 404 W9 011 W9 262 AW 602 YH 812 K7 623 YH 730 6T 502 W9 009 AW 892 YH 910 6T 402 6T 332 W9 011 W9 256 YH 812 K7 623 AW 752 YH 738 6T 502 W9 143 6T 401 6T 405 AW 891 YH 633 K7 222 YH 917 W9 143 6T 401 AW 891 K7 222 YH 917 W9 143 6T 405 6T 401 K7 222 YH 917 K7 242 AW 781 AW 891 6T 401 6T 405 W9 009 K7 222 YH 917 6T 405 AW 891 W9 009 6T 401 K7 222 YH 917 6T 361 K7 242 AW 891 6T 401 6T 403 W9 009 K7 222 YH 917 6T 451 W9 143 AW 891 6T 401 YH 909 W9 009 K7 222 YH 917
Dep Arr
08:30 08:35 08:40 08:45 08:55 14:10 17:10 17:50 18:15 08:30 08:35 08:40 08:40 13:10 14:10 15:45 16:25 17:15 17:20 08:30 08:35 08:40 08:50 08:55 11:00 13:35 17:10 17:20 17:35 17:45 08:35 08:00 09:25 10:50 12:20 13:10 16:55 17:15 17:50 08:30 08:35 08:35 08:40 08:45 09:25 11:20 13:10 16:55 17:10 17:10 17:20 06:00 06:15 06:15 06:15 06:15 06:30 06:30 06:00 06:30 06:15 06:30 06:30 06:00 06:15 06:30 06:30 06:30 07:00 15:00 06:15 06:15 06:15 06:30 06:30 06:30 06:15 06:15 06:30 06:30 06:30 06:30 06:45 07:00 06:15 06:15 06:15 06:30 06:30 06:30 10:30 06:00 06:15 06:15 06:15 06:30 06:30 06:30 09:30 10:30 10:40 10:10 10:55 15:10 18:35 19:15 20:20 09:30 10:30 10:40 10:40 14:35 15:10 17:10 17:50 18:45 19:25 09:30 10:30 10:05 10:45 10:55 12:25 15:00 19:25 19:25 19:00 19:10 10:30 10:05 11:10 12:15 13:45 14:35 18:20 18:45 19:55 09:30 10:30 10:00 10:40 10:10 11:10 12:45 14:35 18:20 18:35 18:35 19:25 07:20 07:35 07:35 07:35 07:50 07:50 08:05 07:20 07:50 07:35 07:50 08:05 07:20 07:35 07:50 07:50 08:05 08:20 17:10 07:35 07:35 07:35 07:25 07:50 08:05 07:35 07:35 07:25 07:50 07:50 08:05 08:05 08:20 07:35 07:35 08:30 07:25 07:50 08:05 11:50 07:20 07:35 07:35 07:50 07:25 07:50 08:05
DAYS
MON
Flight
K7 223 W9 109 AW 782 YH 732 6T 502 K7 223 YH 910 W9 109 AW 792 YH 732 6T 502 K7 223 W9 109 AW 782 YH 732 6T 502 K7 223 YH 910 W9 109 YH 732 6T 502 K7 223 W9 109 AW 782 YH 732 6T 502 K7 223 YH 910 W9 109 AW 792 YH 732 6T 502 K7 223 YH 910 W9 109 YH 732 6T 502
Dep Arr
08:10 17:25 17:25 17:55 18:05 08:10 08:40 17:25 17:25 18:10 19:00 08:10 17:25 17:25 17:55 19:00 08:10 08:40 17:25 17:55 18:05 08:10 17:25 17:25 17:55 18:05 08:10 08:40 17:25 17:25 17:55 18:35 08:10 08:40 17:25 17:55 18:05 11:15 18:20 18:45 19:15 19:25 11:15 10:00 18:20 18:45 19:30 20:20 11:15 18:20 18:45 19:15 20:20 11:15 10:00 18:20 19:15 19:25 11:15 18:20 18:45 19:15 19:25 11:15 10:00 18:20 18:45 19:15 19:55 11:15 10:00 18:20 19:15 19:25
Flight
W9 115 YH 811 K7 826 K7 224 6T 501 YH 731 YH 737 W9 143 AW 892 6T 402 6T 406 YH 918 W9 011 K7 223 AW 892 YH 918 W9 011 6T 402 K7 223 K7 823 W9 116 W9 143 AW 892 YH 918 6T 402 K7 223 W9 143 6T 402 6T 406 YH 918 K7 223 W9 143 AW 892 YH 918 6T 402 K7 223 W9 143 AW 892 YH 918 K7 223 6T 402 K7 823 AW 892 6T 402 YH 918 W9 011 6T 362 K7 223 W9 116 YH 738 6T 607 W9 309 6T 611 W9 309 6T 611 W9 309 6T 607 W9 309 6T 607 W9 309 6T 607 W9 309 6T 607 W9 309 6T 608 W9 310 6T 612 W9 310 6T 612 W9 310 6T 608 W9 310 6T 608 W9 310 6T 608 W9 310 6T 608 6T 707 AW 301 6T 707 K7 317 K7 317 AW 301 AW 301 6T 707 K7 317 AW 301 6T 708 6T 708 K7 318 AW 302 AW 302 K7 318 6T 708 K7 318 AW 302
Dep Arr
11:00 11:00 12:30 14:00 15:00 15:00 11:00 09:05 09:20 09:30 09:30 09:35 09:40 10:00 09:20 09:35 09:40 09:45 10:00 15:15 16:45 09:05 09:20 09:35 09:45 10:00 09:05 09:30 09:30 09:35 10:00 09:05 09:20 09:35 09:45 10:00 09:05 09:20 09:35 10:00 10:20 15:15 09:20 09:30 09:35 09:40 09:55 10:00 16:45 17:20 11:00 13:00 10:30 13:00 10:30 13:00 11:00 13:00 11:00 13:00 12:00 13:00 11:00 13:00 12:40 15:00 12:10 15:00 12:10 15:00 13:15 15:00 13:15 15:00 14:15 15:00 13:15 07:30 07:00 11:15 12:30 12:30 12:45 07:00 11:15 12:30 12:45 11:55 15:40 16:40 17:15 11:30 16:40 15:40 16:40 17:15 12:10 12:25 13:45 15:15 16:10 16:25 12:25 10:15 10:30 10:40 10:40 10:45 10:35 11:15 10:30 10:45 10:35 10:55 11:15 16:30 17:55 10:15 10:30 10:45 10:55 11:15 10:15 10:40 10:40 10:45 11:15 10:15 10:30 10:45 10:55 11:15 10:15 10:30 10:45 11:15 11:30 16:30 10:30 10:40 10:45 10:35 11:08 11:15 17:55 18:35 12:25 14:45 11:55 14:45 11:55 14:45 13:00 14:45 13:00 14:45 14:00 14:45 13:00 14:45
Flight
MON FD 3771 8M 335 TG 304 PG 702 8M 331 PG 704 FD 3773 TG 306 TUE FD 3771 8M 335 TG 304 PG 702 8M 331 PG 704 FD 3773 TG 306
Dep
08:30 08:50 09:50 10:55 16:30 16:40 17:40 19:45 08:30 08:50 09:50 10:55 16:30 16:40 17:40 19:45 08:30 08:50 09:50 10:55 16:30 16:40 17:40 19:45 08:30 08:50 09:50 10:55 16:30 16:40 17:40 19:45 08:30 08:50 09:50 10:55 16:30 16:40 17:40 19:45 08:30 08:50 09:50 10:55 16:30 16:40 17:40 19:45 08:30 08:50 09:50 10:55 16:30 16:40 17:40 19:45 08:40 10:10 14:15 16:40 08:00 10:10 14:15 16:40 08:00 10:10 11:25 16:40 08:00 10:10 14:15 16:40 17:30 08:00 10:10 11:25 16:40 17:30
Arr
10:15 10:35 11:45 12:50 18:15 18:35 19:25 21:40 10:15 10:35 11:45 12:50 18:15 18:35 19:25 21:40 10:15 10:35 11:45 12:50 18:15 18:35 19:25 21:40 10:15 10:35 11:45 12:50 18:15 18:35 19:25 21:40 10:15 10:35 11:45 12:50 18:15 18:35 19:25 21:40 10:15 10:35 11:45 12:50 18:15 18:35 19:25 21:40 10:15 10:35 11:45 12:50 18:15 18:35 19:25 21:40 13:05 14:45 18:40 21:15 12:25 14:45 18:40 21:15 12:25 14:45 15:50 21:15 12:25 14:45 18:40 21:15 22:05 12:25 14:45 15:50 21:15 22:05
Flight
SAT 8M 231 MI 511 8M 6232 MI 517 MI 519 8M 231 MI 511 8M 233 MI 517 MI 519
Dep
08:00 10:10 11:25 16:40 17:30 08:00 10:10 14:15 16:40 17:30
Arr
12:25 14:45 15:50 21:15 22:05 12:25 14:45 18:40 21:15 22:05
Flight
MON 8M 336 FD 3770 TG 303 PG 701 PG 703 FD 3772 TG 305 8M 332 TUE 8M 336 FD 3770 TG 303 PG 701 PG 703 FD 3772 TG 305 8M 332
Dep
07:10 07:10 07:55 09:15 15:00 16:25 17:50 19:25 07:10 07:10 07:55 09:15 15:00 16:25 17:50 19:25 07:10 07:10 07:55 09:15 15:00 16:25 17:50 19:25 07:10 07:10 07:55 09:15 15:00 16:25 17:50 19:25 07:10 07:10 07:55 09:15 16:25 15:00 17:50 19:25 07:10 07:10 07:55 09:15 15:00 16:25 17:50 19:25 07:10 07:10 07:55 09:15 15:00 16:25 17:50 19:25 07:55 14:10 14:20 19:40 07:55 14:10 14:20 19:40 07:55 09:10 14:10 14:20 07:55 14:10 14:20 15:20 19:40 07:55 09:10 14:10 14:20 15:20
Arr
07:55 07:55 08:50 10:05 15:50 17:10 18:45 20:10 07:55 07:55 08:50 10:05 15:50 17:10 18:45 20:10 07:55 07:55 08:50 10:05 15:50 17:10 18:45 20:10 07:55 07:55 08:50 10:05 15:50 17:10 18:45 20:10 07:55 07:55 08:50 10:05 17:10 15:50 18:45 20:10 07:55 07:55 08:50 10:05 15:50 17:10 18:45 20:10 07:55 07:55 08:50 10:05 15:50 17:10 18:45 20:10 09:20 15:35 15:45 21:05 09:20 15:35 15:45 21:05 09:20 10:35 15:35 15:45 09:20 15:35 15:45 16:40 21:05 09:20 10:35 15:35 15:45 16:40
Flight
SAT MI 512 8M 6231 8M 232 MI 518 MI 520 SUN MI 512 8M 232 MI 518 MI 520
Dep
Arr
NYAUNG U TO YANGON
YANGON TO BANGKOK
BANGKOK TO YANGON
07:55 09:20 09:10 10:35 14:10 15:35 14:20 15:45 15:20 16:40 07:55 09:20 14:10 15:35 14:20 15:45 15:20 16:40 19:40 21:05 10:05 11:15 14:00 15:00 15:40 16:45 10:05 11:15 14:00 15:00 15:40 16:45 10:05 11:15 15:40 16:45 10:05 11:15 14:00 15:00 15:40 16:45 10:05 11:15 14:00 15:00 15:40 16:45 10:05 11:15 15:40 16:45 10:05 11:15 14:00 15:00 15:40 16:45 08:50 10:30 14:15 15:45 08:50 10:30 14:15 15:45 09:55 12:45 09:55 12:45 09:55 12:45 12:35 13:15 12:35 13:15 12:35 13:15 12:35 13:15 12:35 13:15 10:00 14:55 15:50 16:40 14:30 15:00 14:30 15:00 16:35 18:10 16:35 18:10 16:35 18:10 16:35 18:10 11:40 13:25 11:40 13:25 11:40 13:25 13:50 15:15 13:50 15:15
TUE
HEHO TO YANGON
MON
SUN
THUR
WED
TUE
TUE
8M 234
MON MH 740 8M 502 AK 850 TUE MH 740 8M 502 AK 850 WED MH 740 AK 850 THU MH 740 8M 502 AK 850 FRI MH 740 8M 502 AK 850 MH 740 AK 850 MH 740 8M 502 AK 850
FRI
THUR
FRI
WED
WED
SAT
THUR
SAT
THUR
FRI
SUN
WED FD 3771 8M 335 TG 304 PG 702 8M 331 PG 704 FD 3773 TG 306 THUR FD 3771 8M 335 TG 304 PG 702 8M 331 PG 704 FD 3773 TG 306 FRI FD 3771 8M 335 TG 304 PG 702 8M 331 PG 704 FD 3773 TG 306 FD 3771 8M 335 TG 304 PG 702 8M 331 PG 704 FD 3773 TG 306 FD 3771 8M 335 TG 304 PG 702 8M 331 PG 704 FD 3773 TG 306
WED MH 741 AK 851 THU 8M 501 MH 741 AK 851 8M 501 MH 741 AK 851 MH 741 AK 851 8M 501 MH 741 AK 851
WED 8M 336 FD 3770 TG 303 PG 701 PG 703 FD 3772 TG 305 8M 332 THUR 8M 336 FD 3770 TG 303 PG 701 PG 703 FD 3772 TG 305 8M 332 FRI 8M 336 FD 3770 TG 303 PG 701 FD 3772 PG 703 TG 305 8M 332 8M 336 FD 3770 TG 303 PG 701 PG 703 FD 3772 TG 305 8M 332 8M 336 FD 3770 TG 303 PG 701 PG 703 FD 3772 TG 305 8M 332
SUN
SAT
FRI
YANGON TO MYITKYINA
MON TUE THUR FRI SUN W9 255 W9 251 AW 201 W9 255 W9 251 AW 211 W9 255 06:30 06:30 06:30 06:30 06:30 06:00 06:30 09:25 09:25 09:20 09:25 09:25 08:50 09:25 SUN
SAT SUN
SAT SUN
FRI
YANGON TO NYAUNG U
MON
MYITKYINA TO YANGON
MON TUE THUR FRI SUN W9 256 W9 252 AW 202 W9 256 W9 252 W9 256 09:45 12:05 09:35 09:45 12:05 09:45 12:40 15:00 12:25 12:40 15:00 12:40
YANGON TO GUANGZHOU
WED CZ 3056 THUR 8M 711 SAT CZ 3056 SUN 8M 711 MON CI 7916 WED CI 7916 FRI TUE CI 7916 CA 906
GUANGZHOU TO YANGON
WED CZ 3055 THUR 8M 712 SAT CZ 3055
YANGON TO SITTWE
MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN
SAT
SUN 8M 712 MON CI 7915 WED CI 7915 FRI TUE CI 7915 CA 905
TUE
SAT
YANGON TO TAIPEI
TAIPEI TO YANGON
YANGON TO HEHO
MON W9 119 AW 761 YH 727 K7 224 6T 501 YH 731 K7 822 W9 115 AW 761 YH 811 K7 224 YH 731 W9 119 YH 737 K7 224 YH 731 AW 761 YH 811 K7 224 W9 109 6T 501 YH 731 K7 224 W9 109 6T 501 YH 731 K7 822 AW 751 W9 119 YH 811 K7 224 YH 731 6T 501 11:00 11:00 11:00 14:00 15:00 15:00 08:00 11:00 11:00 11:15 14:00 15:00 11:00 11:00 14:00 15:00 11:00 11:00 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:00 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:00 08:00 11:00 11:00 11:00 14:00 15:00 15:30 12:10 12:10 12:25 15:15 16:10 16:25 09:15 12:10 12:10 12:40 15:15 16:25 12:10 12:25 15:15 16:25 12:10 12:25 15:15 15:25 16:10 16:25 15:15 15:25 16:10 16:25 09:15 12:10 12:10 12:25 15:15 16:25 16:40
WED
SUN
YANGON TO KUNMING
WED CA 906 THUR CA 906 SAT SUN Mon FRI CA 906 CA 906 IC734 IC734
KUNMING TO YANGON
WED CA 905 THUR CA 905 SAT SUN Mon FRI CA 905 CA 905 IC733 IC728
TUE
THUR
SITTWE TO YANGON
MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN 14:40 16:45 13:35 16:45 13:35 16:45 14:40 16:45 14:40 16:45 15:40 16:45 14:40 09:30 09:05 13:15 14:00 14:00 14:50 09:05 13:15 14:00 14:50 13:55 17:40 18:10 19:20 13:35 18:10 17:40 18:10 19:20
SUN
MANDALAY TO YANGON
MON YH 634 AW 892 6T 402 6T 406 W9 262 W9 021 AW 762 YH 728 6T 502 K7 825 W9 009 6T 406 6T 402 YH 910 W9 011 K7 229 YH 812 W9 251 W9 150 AW 762 YH 730 6T 502 08:35 08:35 08:40 08:40 10:50 14:10 16:25 16:30 17:20 17:50 08:30 08:40 08:55 09:25 09:25 11:15 13:25 13:35 16:20 16:25 17:20 18:15 10:00 10:30 10:40 10:40 12:15 15:10 17:50 17:55 19:25 19:15 09:30 10:05 10:55 10:50 11:10 12:40 14:50 15:00 17:45 17:50 18:45 20:20
WED
FRI
YANGON TO KOLKATA
THUR
KOLKATA TO YANGON
YANGON TO SINGAPORE
MON 8M 231 MI 511 8M 233 MI 517 TUE 8M 231 MI 511 8M 233 MI 517
SINGAPORE TO YANGON
MON MI 512 8M 232 MI 518 8M 234 TUE MI 512 8M 232 MI 518 8M 234
SAT
TUE
FRI
YANGON TO MYEIK
MON TUE
YANGON TO HANOI
MON VN 956 WED VN 956 FRI SAT VN 956 VN 956
SUN
SAT
HANOI TO YANGON
MON VN 957 WED VN 957 FRI SAT TUE VN 957 VN 957 VN 943
Domestic
6T = Air Mandalay W9 = Air Bagan AW = Asian Wings K7 = AIR KBZ YH = Yangon Airways FD & AK = Air Asia TG = Thai Airways
International
8M = Myanmar Airways International PG = Bangkok Airways MI = Silk Air VN = Vietnam Airline MH = Malaysia Airlines CZ = China Southern CI = China Airlines CA = Air China IC = Indian Airlines Limited W9 = Air Bagan 3K = Jet Star
MYEIK TO YANGON
MON TUE
WED 8M 231 MI 511 8M 6232 MI 517 THUR 8M 231 MI 511 8M 233 MI 517 MI 519 FRI 8M 231 MI 511 8M 6232 MI 517 MI 519
WED MI 512 8M 6231 8M 232 MI 518 THUR MI 512 8M 232 MI 518 MI 520 8M 234 FRI MI 512 8M 6231 8M 232 MI 518 MI 520
YANGON TO GAYA
WED 8M 601 SAT 8M 601 09:00 10:30 09:00 10:30
GAYA TO YANGON
WED 8M 602 SAT 8M 602 11:30 15:00 11:30 15:00
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YOUR STARS
By Astrologer Aung Myin Kyaw
Your tendencies to think logically and collect data are complementary activities that can create new opportunities for you. Dont be afraid to use your intellectual capabilities to define the problems you are facing before taking the next step. Extraordinary thinkers achieve exceptional results in all aspects of life because they refuse to settle for the ordinary.
Jan 20 - Feb 18
Pisces
The basic principle to follow for a successful relationship is humility, coupled with a honeyed tongue. You must shed your ego when it comes to communicating with your partner. The purpose of life is a life of purpose. Set clearly defined personal, professional and spiritual goals and then have the courage to act on them. To understand the value of life, never neglect to appreciate the exquisite beauty of all sentient beings.
Feb 19 - Mar 20
Aries
The level of your living standard will be determined by the quality of your thoughts and actions. Enlightenment comes through the consistent cultivation of the mind, body and soul. Get into the habit of taking action to face your fears. Know that the universe favours the brave. Live a disciplined life based on the role you want to play in society.
March 21 - April 19
Taurus
Cultivate richer relationships, and lend a hand to those who seek your help. Stop being a prisoner of your past and try to become the architect of your future. Focus on the most constructive thought at any given moment. Accept what is out of your control and optimise what is within your control. See and observe things in the proper light.
April 20 - May 20
Gemini
An old lover could be the perfect match for your needs right now. Let wisdom denote the pursuit of the best ends by the best means. You will receive a wonderful, surprising message through an unexpected channel of communication. Dont ignore the voice in your head suggesting that you deserve the best in life, and that you should follow your passion to achieve this goal.
May 21 - June 20
Cancer Suntory manufactures its Yamazaki whisky at a distillery in Osaka, Japan. Pic: Suntory whisky drinkers and US or Scottish drinkers is that the Japanese drink whisky with their meal, Morita said. All Japanese food goes with Japanese whisky. Some macho single-malt snobs who love their peat monsters might call these feminine, and partly that is because most are bottled at around 86 proof, significantly lower than the cask-strength whiskeys that enthusiasts covet. But for me, the flavour is there, even at the lower proof. There are only five whisky distilleries in Japan, as opposed to more than 80 in Scotland, and so the blending is also somewhat different. With a Scotch such as Dewars or Johnnie Walker, different malts from different distilleries are blended into one product, which must be called blended whisky. In Japan, however, the blends are likely to come from the same distillery. Technically, these are single-malts, but what differs is the mix of wood. Some of the whisky is aged in American white oak barrels, some in sherry casks and some in barrels made of rare Japanese oak, which grows on the northern island of Hokkaido. The Japanese also experiment with lengthened fermentation and sometimes filter through charred bamboo. The key difference between buttery Yamazaki with its honey, clove and spiced-peach flavors and the green and fresh Hakushu with its crisp mint, ginger and smoking-autumn-leaf notes is simply the terroir where each distillery is situated. For the Hibiki, which is a blend from Yamazaki and Hakushu, some of the whisky spends time in barrels that once stored plum liqueur. The result is a unique experience of spice and smoke and tropical fruit, and a delicate, delicious sweetness balanced by a hint of tartness. That distinctiveness might be why Japanese whisky is finding a market in the United States; Morita said Yamazaki sales grew by 40 percent this past year. US consumers are very open-minded, and theyre looking for something new, he said. Morita actually seemed relieved that Suntorys role in Lost in Translation is becoming less a part of his everyday sales conversation. At the time, the movie was very helpful to Suntory, because Americans recognised the name, he said. But now, more people want to talk about Japanese whisky because they like the quality. The Washington Post
Be aware of how your lifestyle affects the environment, and adjust accordingly to reduce your impact on the earth. Sympathise with the pain that your friends are feeling to better connect with them. Spend some time every day performing a selfless service. Like music that can only be played on some instruments, each heart is compatible with only certain kinds of love.
June 22 - July 22
Leo
Strive to replace your misconceptions with truth, and note its effect on your peace of mind. View your relationships through the lens of understanding and humanity. Find ways to show respect for others and work out differences from the angle of quality. Seek encouragement from your lover, and learn to value your partners suggestions in all aspects of your life.
July 23 - Aug 22
Virgo
Make practice of sending loving thoughts to those who have hurt or abused you in the past, and note the effects on yourself. You will meet a stranger with whom you will immediately seem compatible, and your willingness to take a risk on love will pay off. Note that no ships enjoy smooth sailing all the time, but your intelligence and integrity tend to make things easy, pleasant and peaceful.
Aug 23 - Sept 22
Libra
You should know that there is a realm of blue and clear skies filled with radiant light shining above the clouds. Realise that vanity and beauty often to hand in hand. Understand love as an art of the soul that helps define mental qualities and physical health. Be courageous in communication as a means to maintain social balance.
Sept 23 - Oct 22
Scorpio
Meditation does not eliminate the problems of life, but it can help you work at overcoming your difficulties from a fresh perspective. Although being lectured by others can be unpleasant, there is often something to be learned from these one-way communications.
Oct 23 - Nov 21
Sagittarius
Nothing is better than peace and harmony, from the beginning of the human race until the end. Accept that there is no love without a little doubt to keep you honest. A few bumps on the road to love are good experiences to make the relationship strong and better.
Nov 22 - Dec 21
Capricorn
It is easy to spot the weak points of those around you, but you should also strive to recognise your own weaknesses so you can work to eliminate them. Success in any sphere is the result of strong effort and concentrated attention. Your personal relationships will be boosted by finding points of mutual understanding. For a personal reading contact Aung Myin Kyaw, 4th Floor, 113 Thamain Bayan Road, Tamwe Township, Yangon. Tel: 0973135632, Email: williameaste@gmail.com
Dec 22 - Jan 19
Employment
UN Positions
the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking for Myanmar nationals: Marketing Specialist (SC-6) MMRJ94/J95 Projects - 1 Post. Duty Station: Taunggyi/ Hopone, Southern Shan State. Requirements: University degree in Business Administration, marketing or related field. Have a minimum 5 years experience in marketing, with a focus on agriculture products preferred. Demonstrated experience in all aspects of developing and implementing marketing strategies. Proven ability in working with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams. Proven ability to write technical reports, reviews and programme/ project documents. Proficiency in MS Office and project management software. Fluency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of a local language of the region would be an asset. Application must include a cover letter, current CV, copies of relevant academic qualification certificates, and a recent passport sized photograph. Application should be address to UNODC, 11A, Maylikha Road, Ward-7, Mayangone Township, Yangon, Myanmar. (or) C/O UNDP, POBox (650), Yangon, Myanmar. Closing Date: 10 February 2012. the United nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking harmReduction Coordinator (Level: SC9) - Duty Station: Yangon. University degree or those with medical degree & master degree medical or social science or similar degrees are preferable. 5 years experience with progressive involve-ment at program management & exposure with harm reduction or HIV related work. Sound knowledge of various agencies rules and regulations, interagency communications, previous knowledge of drug abuse and HIV/ AIDS interventions, strong interest and service to most at risk populations, well versed knowledge of country, regional public health and developmentPrograms. Must be experienced in research - in the field of drug abuse epidemiology. Must have strong computer skills (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and must be familiar with Statistical Software e.g Epi-info, SPSS Version 10, STATA etc. Good leadership, analytical, advocacy, training and coordination skills. Candidates should clearly indicate the Post Title and must include a cover letter, current CV, copies of relevant academic qualification certifi-cates, & a recent passport sized photograph to UNODC, 11A, Maylikha Rd, Ward-7, Mayangone , Closing Date: 31 January 2012. Excel, MS windows, Internet and email. Pls submit CV and a cover letter to MDM Country Coordination Office, Yangon. No.47-B, Po Sein St, Bahan . Closing date: 5 Feb: 2012, Email: hr. mdmmyanmar@ gmail. com. CaRe Myanmar is looking for appropriate candidates for technical Officer - Community Mobiliza-tion for its offices in Maungdaw Northern Rakhine State. Qualifications:Bachelor in Technical/ or related field. 2-3 years experience in develop-ment & relief programs. Thorough understand-ing of development issues & solid int'l research/ development experience in related techincal field & experience in integrated programm-ing. Good interpersonal skills. Fluent written and spoken Myanmar/ English will be a good asset. Interested persons should send an application letter outlining their claims against the matching indicators, along with a current C.V., passport sized photograph, police recommendation letter (original and copies of any references or testimonials to HR Manager. CARE Int'l in Myanmar. No.17A, Pyi Htaung Su St. Sayarsan Rd, Sayarsan North West Ward. Bahan. Email: recruitment@ care.org. mm. not later than 2nd February 2012. Qualify women are strongly encourage to apply. Note: Application will not be successful if applied position is not mentioned correctly, the application does not mention about the specific position. senior Project manager 5 years + experience in design & construction, review & supervision of working drawings, site management,detailing ability. Autocad proficiency a plus but not essential. Civil/ structural engineer - 3 years + experience in structural design & construction. ETABS and Autocad proficiency required. m&e engineer : 3 years experience in design/ installation: Electrical loading calculations & distribution Generator, voltage regulation, switch systems. Air con calculations & system planning. Sanitary & piping systems. Low voltage systems (telephone networking) Lighting Autocad familiarity will be helpful. Foreign work experience & know-ledge of int'l code preferred. Pls send CV with recent photo indicating education, work experience and salary requirements to 15/A, West Parami Rd, Mayangone . (Across RC-2). Ph: 660 996 / 667 770. (1) admin executive - F 1 Post : Japanese Language Proficiency Test Result N1 or N2, Basic Computer Skill. Age: under 28, Travel Agent, Good working location & comfortable office. (2) driver (for Foreign Company)- More than 5 years experience. Must be fluent in English. Age: 30-40. Safety driving skill. Downtown, Bahan, Yankin Residents only. Branding Officer -M/F : Hospital Nurse or Experienced Sales Person (Female). Favourable condition: Marketing experience of Pharmaceutical (medicine), medical equipment & basic skill of English conversat-ion. Age: Under 28. Qualified candidates may submit CV with application letter, passport size color photo (within 3 months taken), copies of NRC cards, working experience, other relevant certificate and contact phone to Myanmar Yutani Co., Ltd. F13-15, Aung San Stadium (North Wing), Mingalar Taung Nyunt. Ph: 393051, 394824. tRavel manaGeR -M/F : Must have at least 5 years working experience in a travelrelated company Must have knowledge of MS Word & Excel and be able to speak English. travel assistant - M/F: Must have at least 3 years experiencein a travel-related company Must have knowledge of MS Word & Excel and be able to speak English. Pls call 383395 to arrange for an interview. BUsiness development Officer - M/F 1 post : 3 years experiences in Business development & Tender field. Good command of English. Initiate marketing stratagies & coordinate actions to influence the market. Available for travelling. Pls submit an application letter, with full CV detailing your experience, knowledge & skills. marketing Representative - F 2 Posts: Degree holder 3 Years Experience in Marketing Good Personality,Excellent Communication & Customer Relation Proficient In English. contact us: Ignite Myanmar Interantional Co.,Ltd. SA2 Aung Zay Ya Housing, Ahlone oUR PRoFessional study guide group are looking for 5 study guides for high school students .The person must be a degree holder of english or at least, has diploma of ELT OR ELTM, The interested candidates come and submit CV as well as real and copy educational certifi-cates, copy of recommendation letter from police station in person. we will give you back real educational certificates. ph :09- 73031593 (not later than january 31) depend on qualificat-ion, you will earn wages. assistant teacher wanted for the private classes of international schools elementary students. Ph: 09-43051913 (1) ContRaCt specialist - M/F 1 Post : Undergraduate degree or above in commercial, econo-mics, law, or equivalent, with 2 years experiences. Fluent in reading and speaking in Chinese language, excellent in communi-cate with other colleagues. English can be used as working language. (2) service Bidding manager - M 1 Post : Bachelor Degree in Telecommunication or related field of study. Minimum 1-3 years of experience in Telco industry. Resultoriented, good team player & possess good communication skill. Good command in English. Good command in Chinese is preferable. (3) accounting assistant - M/F 1 Post (Base in Nay Pyi Daw)Bachelor degree or Professional qualification in accounting or finance. Above 1 year of experience in accounting or finance, AR area will have an added advantage. Perform monthly accounts reconciliation & Final Account reconciliation. Able to communicate effective ly in English (or) Mandarin will be an added advantage. All Positions must be Under 35 years old & open to all qualified candidates who have excellent Personalities, Attitudes & Qualifications. Our Huawei Company will be offering good benefits with several packages for applicants. The application can be sent to Huawei Technolo-gies (Yangon) Co., Ltd. 18 Fl, Sakura Tower, Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Yangon, (or) E-mail: kaykhaingaung@ huawei. com myomyo. zin@ huawei.com before 26th January the hotel @ Tharabar Gate is seeking (1) Front Office Manager 1 post (M/F). (2) executive secretary 1 post (F). (3) it technician 1 post (M). (4) Reservation 1 post (F). English language proficiency is a must. Must have at least 2 years experience in reputable hotel with the same level. Sr.1 to 3 must be able to work in Bagan and Sr.4 must be able to work in Yangon. Please send your CV to: Room-201, 202 Summit Parkview Bldg, No.350, Ahlone Rd, Dagon Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar or mail to win. ayeaye@gmail.com or hrm@gharabargate. com. Application will be closed within 1 week from the date of advertisement. asia lanGUaGe & business academy (ALBA) is seeking the motivated & experienced teachers. (1) assistant teachers - F 2 Posts (2) Chinese teacher F 1 Post , (3) musician (Piano, Keyboard) - M/F 1 Post . The candidate must be University Graduate. Fluent in spoken and written English. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skill. 2 years experience in related field is more preferable. Interested applicants should send the curriculum vitae together with a recent photo and copies of testimonials to No.66, Shwedagon Pagoda Rd, Dagon Township.
Local Position
sUmmit PaRkview hotel is currently seeking a motivated, efficient, experienced & dedicate candidate for the following position. (1). Finance manager - M/F (1) Post: B-Com / CPA / B.Act / DA / LCCI Level 3, 5 years experience in Financial Management field, Good Leadership skills & Communication skills. Computer literate. (2). F&B manager - M 1 Post : Graduate in any discipline, 5 years experience in B Management. Proficiency in the English language. Good Communication skills and leadership skills. Computer literate. (3). Graphic designer M/F 1 Post : Graduate in any discipline, 2 years experience in related Field. Computer Literate Experience in (Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator Software) is more preferable. Proficiency in the English. Good Communication skills (4).Receptionist - M/F 2 Post : Age under 25, Must have good personality, Proficiency in English. Good communication skills. Computer Literate. (5). Porter / driver M 1 Post : Must have good personality, 1 year in related field is more preferable, Good communication skills, Good ability to speak in English. Interested candidate shall submit an application letter, C.V with a recent photo, copies of NRC and Labour Registration card, Educational Certificate and others testimonials to HR Department not Later than 15 February, 2012. sPine aRChiteCts : A Local Architectural Firm seeks : architect (all levels) Diploma & Work Experience a Plus. All must know AutoCad well. 3-D modeling & Rendering skills a plus.
INGO Position
medeCins du Monde (MDM) is seeking accountant (3 Months contract with possibility of extension), 1 post in Yangon: University Degree in finance, accountancy or related field. Has at least 2 years experience in accounting field preferably with an UN and INGO. Fluency in Myanmar and English Languages (both oral and written). Good computer skills (MS office) Advanced
The Essentials
EMBASSIES Australia 88, Strand Road, Yangon. tel : 251810, 251797, 251798, 251809, 246462, 246463, fax: 246159 Bangladesh 11-B, Than Lwin Road, Yangon. tel: 515275, 526144, fax: 515273, email: bdootygn@mptmail.net. mm Brazil 56, Pyay Road, 6th mile, Hlaing Tsp, Yangon. tel: 507225, 507251, 507482. fax: 507483. email: Administ.yangon@ itamaraty.gov.br. Brunei 317/319, U Wizara Road, Sanchaung Tsp, Yangon. tel: 526985, 524285, fax: 512854 email: bruneiemb@ bruneiemb.com.mm Cambodia 25 (3B/4B), New University Avenue Road, Bahan Tsp, Yangon. tel: 549609, 540964, fax: 541462, email: RECYANGON @mptmail. net.mm China 1, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Road, Yangon. tel: 221280, 221281, 224025, 224097, 221926, fax: 227019, 228319 Egypt 81, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Road, Yangon. tel: 222886, 222887, fax: 222865, email: egye mbyangon@mptmail. net.mm France 102, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Road, Yangon. tel: 212178, 212520, 212523, 212528, 212532, fax: 212527, email: ambaf rance. rangoun@ diplomatie.fr Germany 9, Bogyoke Aung San Museum Road, Bahan Tsp, Yangon. tel: 548951, 548952, fax: 548899 email: info@rangun. diplo.de India 545-547, Merchant Street, Yangon. tel: 391219, 388412, 243972, fax: 254086, 250164, 388414, email: indiaembassy @mptmail. net.mm Indonesia 100, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Road, Yangon. tel: 254465, 254469, 229750, fax: 254468, email: kukygn @indonesia.com.mm Israel 15, Khabaung Street, Hlaing Tsp, Yangon. tel: 515115, fax: 515116, email: info@ yangon.mfa.gov.il Italy 3, Inya Myaing Road, Golden Valley, Yangon. tel: 527100, 527101, fax: 514565, email: ambyang.mail@ esteri.it Japan 100, Natmauk Road, Yangon. tel: 549644-8, 540399, 540400, 540411, 545988, fax: 549643 North Korea 77C, Shin Saw Pu Road, Sanchaung Tsp, Yangon. tel: 512642, 510205, fax: 510206 South Korea 97 University Avenue, Bahan Tsp, Yangon. tel: 527142-4, 515190, fax: 513286, email: hankuk@ kore mby.net.mm Lao A-1, Diplomatic Quarters, Tawwin Road, Dagon Tsp, Yangon. tel: 222482, fax: 227446, email: Laoembcab@ mptmail. net.mm Malaysia 82, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Road, Yangon. tel: 220248, 220249, 220251, 220230, fax: 221840, email: mwkyangon@mptmail. net.mm Nepal 16, Natmauk Yeiktha, Yangon. tel: 545880, 557168, fax: 549803, email: nepemb @mptmail.net.mm Pakistan A-4, diplomatic Quarters, Pyay Road, Yangon. tel: 222881 (Chancery Exchange) fax: 221147, email: pakistan@ myanmar. com.mm Philippines 50, Sayasan Road, Bahan Tsp, Yangon. tel: 558149-151, fax: 558154, email: p.e. yangon@gmail.com Russian 38, Sagawa Road, Yangon. tel: 241955, 254161, fax: 241953, email: rusinmyan@mptmail .net.mm Serbia No. 114-A, Inya Road, P.O.Box No. 943Yangon. tel: 515282, 515283, fax: 504274, email: serbemb@ yangon.net.mm Singapore 238, Dhamazedi Road, Bahan Tsp, Yangon. tel: 559001, fax: 559002, 559922, email: singemb_ ygn@_ sgmfa. gov.sg Sri Lanka 34 Taw Win Road, Yangon. tel: 222812, fax: 221509, email: slembassy. yangon@gmail.com, info@slembyangon.org, www.slembyangon.org Thailand 94 Pyay Road, Dagon Township, Yangon. tel: 226721, 226728, 226824, fax: 221713 United Kingdom 80 Kanna Road, Yangon. tel: 370867, 380322, 371852, 371853, 256438, 370863, 370864, 370865, fax: 370866 United States of America 110, University Avenue, Kamayut Township, Yangon. tel: 536509, 535756, 538038, fax: 650306 Vietnam Building No. 72, Thanlwin Road, Bahan Township, Yangon. tel: 511305, fax: 514897, email: vnemb myr@ cybertech.net.mm Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia No.287/289, U Wisara Rd, Sanchaung Tsp. tel : 01-536153, 516952, fax : 01-516951 UNITED NATIONS ILO Liaison Officer Rm (M1212~1220), 12 Fl-A, Traders Hotel. 223, tel: 242 393, 242811. fax: 242594. IOM 12th Flr, Traders Hotel, 223, tel: 252560 ext. 5002 UNAIDS Rm: (1223~1231), 12 Fl, Traders Hotel. tel: 252361, 252362, 252498. fax: 252364. UNDCP 11-A, Malikha St, Mayangone tsp. tel: 666903, 664539. fax: 651334. UNDP 6, Natmauk Rd, Bahan tel: 542910-19. fax: 292739. UNFPA 6, Natmauk Rd, Bahan tsp. tel: 546029. UNHCR 287, Pyay Rd, Sanchaung tsp. tel: 524022, 524024. fax 524031. UNIAP Rm: 1202, 12 Fl, Traders Hotel.tel: 254852, 254853. UNIC 6, Natmauk St., BHN tel: 52910~19 UNICEF 14~15 Flr, Traders Hotel. P.O. Box 1435, KTDA. tel: 375527~32, fax: 375552 email: unicef.yangon@unicef. org, www.unicef.org/myanmar. UNODC 11-A, Malikha Rd., Ward 7, MYGN. tel: 666903, 660556, 660538, 660398, 664539, fax: 651334. email: fo.myanmar@unodc.org www. unodc.org./myanmar/ UNOPS Inya Lake Hotel, 3rd floor, 37, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Mayangone Tsp. tel: 951657281~7. Fax: 657279. UNRC 6, Natmauk Rd, P.O. Box 650, TMWE tel: 542911~19, 292637 (Resident Coordinator), fax: 292739, 544531. WFP 3rd-flr, Inya Lake Hotel, 37, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd. tel: 657011~6 (6-lines) Ext: 2000. WHO 12A Fl, Traders Hotel. tel:250583. ASEAN Coordinating Of. for the ASEAN Humanitarian Task Force, 79, Taw Win st, Dagon Township. Ph: 225258. FAO Myanma Agriculture Service Insein Rd, Insein. tel: 641672, 641673. fax: 641561.
General Listing
ACCOMMODATIONHOTELS
Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon 40 Natmauk Rd, Tarmwe. tel: 544500. fax: 544400. Summit Parkview Hotel 350, Ahlone Rd, Dagon Tsp. tel: 211888, 211966. fax: 227995. Thamada Hotel 5, Alan Pya Phaya Rd, Dagon. tel: 243639, 243640, 243641. Traders Hotel 223 Sule Pagoda Rd. tel: 242828. fax: 242838. Winner Inn 42, Than Lwin Rd, Bahan Tsp. tel: 535205, 524387. email: winnerinnmyanmar @gmail.com Yangon YMCA 263, Mahabandoola Rd, Botataung Tsp. tel: 294128, Yuzana Hotel 130, Shwegondaing Rd, Bahan Tsp, tel : 01-549600, 543367 Yuzana Garden Hotel 44, Alanpya Pagoda Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp, tel : 01-248944
AIR CONDITION
Chigo No. 216, 38 Street (Upper), Kyauktada Tsp, tel : 373472
No.7A, Wingabar Road, Bahan Tsp, Yangon. Tel : (951) 546313, 430245. 09-731-77781~4. Fax : (01) 546313. www.cloverhotel.asia. info@cloverhotel.asia Confort Inn 4, Shweli Rd, Bet: Inya Rd & U Wisara Rd, Kamaryut, tel: 525781, 526872 Golden Aye Yeik Mon Hotel 4, Padauk Lane, 4th Word, Aye Yeik Mon Housing, Hlaing. tel: 681706. Hotel Yangon No. 91/93, 8th Mile Junction, Mayangone. tel : 01-667708, 667688. Inya Lake Resort Hotel 37 Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd. tel: 662866. fax: 665537. Orchid Hotel 91, Anawrahta street, Pazundaung Township, Yangon, . Tel: 399930, 704740, 293261. E-mail: orchidhotel@myanmar. com. mm.
The First Air conditioning systems designed to keep you fresh all day GUNKUL Engineer supply Co., Ltd. No.437 (A), Pyay Road, Kamayut. P., O 11041 Yangon, Tel: +(95-1) 502016-8, Mandalay- Tel: 02-60933. Nay Pyi TawTel: 067-420778, E-mail freshaircon@gkmyanmar. com.mm. URL: http:// www.freshaircon.com General 83-91, G-F, Bo Aung Kyaw St, Kyauktada Tsp, tel : 706223, 371906
Reservation Office (Yangon) 262-264, Pyay Road, Dagon Centre, A# 03-01, Sanchaung Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 95-1-501937, 536255, 09-520-0926.
The Oasis Hotel (Nay Pyi Taw)
ASTROLOGER
Saya Min Thoun Dara Astrologer No(2), Maha Wizaya Pagoda North Stairway, Dagon Tsp. tel: 296184
BARS
50th Street 9/13, 50th street-lower, Botataung Tsp. Tel-397160.
No. 205, Corner of Wadan Street & Min Ye Kyaw Swa Road, Lanmadaw Tsp, Yangon. Myanmar. Tel: (95-1) 212850 ~ 3, 229358 ~ 61, Fax: (95-1) 212854. info@myanmarpandahotel .com http://www. myanmarpandahotel.com Panorama Hotel 294-300, Pansodan Street, Kyauktada Tsp. tel: 253077. PARKROYAL Yangon, Myanmar 33, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Dagon tsp. tel: 250388. fax: 252478. email: enquiry.prygn@ parkroyalhotels.com Website: parkroyalhotels. com. Savoy Hotel 129, Damazedi Rd, Kamayut tsp. tel: 526289, 526298, Seasons of Yangon Yangon Intl Airport Compound. tel: 666699. Sweet Hotel 73, Damazedi Road, San Chaung Tsp, Ph: 539152 Sedona Hotel Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Yankin. tel: 666900. Strand Hotel 92 Strand Rd. tel: 243377. fax: 289880.
Emergency Numbers
Ambulance tel: 295133. Fire tel: 191, 252011, 252022. Police emergency tel: 199. Police headquarters tel: 282541, 284764. Red Cross tel:682600, 682368 Traffic Control Branch tel:298651 Department of Post & Telecommunication tel: 591384, 591387. Immigration tel: 286434. Ministry of Education tel:545500m 562390 Ministry of Sports tel: 370604, 370605 Ministry of Communications tel: 067-407037. Myanma Post & Telecommunication (MPT) tel: 067407007. Myanma Post & Tele-communication (Accountant Dept) tel: 254563, 370768. Ministry of Foreign Affairs tel: 067-412009, 067-412344. Ministry of Health tel: 067-411358-9. Yangon City Development Committee tel: 248112. HOSPITALS Central Womens Hospital tel: 221013, 222811. Children Hospital tel: 221421, 222807 Ear, Nose & Throat Hospital tel: 543888. Naypyitaw Hospital (emergency) tel: 420096. Workers Hospital tel: 554444, 554455, 554811. Yangon Children Hospital tel: 222807, 222808, 222809. Yangon General Hospital (East) tel: 292835, 292836, 292837. Yangon General Hospital (New) tel: 384493, 384494, 384495, 379109. Yangon General Hospital (West) tel: 222860, 222861, 220416. Yangon General Hospital (YGH) tel: 256112, 256123, 281443, 256131. ELECTRICITY Power Station tel:414235 POST OFFICE General Post Office 39, Bo Aung Kyaw St. (near British Council Library). tel: 285499. INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Yangon International Airport tel: 662811. YANGON PORT Shipping (Coastal vessels) tel: 382722 RAILWAYS Railways information tel: 274027, 202175-8.
INYA1 Resturant & Bar No.(1), Inya Road, Kamayut Tsp. Tel: 01-527506 email: inyaone@gmail.com www.inya1.com
Strand Bar 92, Strand Rd, Yangon, Myanmar. tel: 243377.fax: 243393, sales@thestrand.com.mm www.ghmhotels.com The Grand Mee Ya Hta Executive Residences 372, Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Pabedan Tsp. tel: 951-256355 (25 lines). fax: 951-256360. email: gmer@ mptmail.net.mm, www.grandmeeyahta.com
Lobby Bar PARKROYAL Yangon, Myanmar. 33, Alan Pya Phaya Road, Dagon Tsp. tel: 250388.
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BEAUTY & MASSAGE
MYANMAR BOOK CENTRE Nandawun Compound, No. 55, Baho Road, Corner of Baho Road and Ahlone Road, (near Eugenia Restaurant), Ahlone Township. tel: 212 409, 221 271. 214708 fax: 524580. email: info@ myanmarbook.com
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DRINKING WATER
Alpine Parami Road, Kapasa 4 shophouse, Mayangone. tel: 666258 Everyone needs a MIRACLE once in thier lives. Bio Disc energised water promotes yourhealth and lifestyle. enquires551616, 725228
The Uranium Dance Studio Pearl condo Bldg (C), 2nd flr, Bahan Tsp. tel: 09731-42624, 09-514-0404.
A Little Dayspa No. 475 C, Pyi Road, (Between Sweety Home & Shwe Kant Kaw Silk) Kamayut, Yangon. Tel: 09-431-28831.
La Source Beauty Spa 80(A), Inya Rd, Kamayut. tel: 512 380, 511 252. Sedona Hotel, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd. tel: 666 900 My Way Diamond Condo, Bld(A), Rm (G-02), Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp, Yangon. Ph: 52717, 09 51 70528
FITNESS CENTRE
Espace Avenir 523, Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp, Tel : 505214, 505222, 505213 FIT Club Rm 101~3, Marina Residence, 8, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Mayangone Tsp, tel : 650634, 650651 ext:102 Yangon : A-3, Aung San Stadium (North East Wing), Mingalartaungnyunt Tsp. Tel : 245543, 09-730-37772. Mandalay : Room No.(B,C) (National Gas), 35th St, Btw 80th & 81st, Chanayetharzan Tsp. Tel : 09-6803505, 02 34455, 36748, 71878.
PHIH-Specialist Clinic FMI Centre (4th Floor) #380, Bogyoke Aung San Road, Pabedan Tsp. tel: 243 010, 243 012, 243 013
CAFS
DUTY FREE
La Brasserie (International) PARKROYAL Yangon. 33, Alan Pya Phaya Road, Dagon Tsp. tel : 250388.
GENERATORS
24 hours Cancer centre No. 330, Yangon International Hotel, Ahlone Road, Dagon Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel: (951) 218388, 218292 Fax: (951) 218389
Traders Hotel, 5th Floor Tel: 242828,Ext: Coreana. Sedona Hotel, Mandalay Ground Fl. Tel: 02-36488, Ext: Coreana
Qi Foot Spa At Inya Lake Hotel, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel: +951-662866, 662857 Ext: 1725
SR 22/1, Next to the Pearl Shopping Centre, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar. tel: 544 297, 549 527, 700 777 , fax: 558 044. email: eros@ mptmail.net.mm. www.erosspa.com
INYA1 Resturant & Bar No.(1), Inya Road, Kamayut Tsp. Tel: 01-527506 email: inyaone@gmail.com www.inya1.com Strand Caf 92, Strand Rd, Yangon. Tel: 243377. fax: 243393, sales@thestrand.com.mm. www.ghmhotels.com Traders Caf Traders Hotel, Yangon. #223, Sule Pagoda Rd. Tel: 242828 ext: 6519
Duty Free Airport Shopping Yangon International Airport Arrival / Departure. tel: 662676 (Airport). office: 90B/1, Inya Road, Kamayut Township. tel: 512534, 500143-5.
PARKROYAL Fitness & Spa PARKROYAL Yangon. 33, Alan Pya Phaya Road, Dagon Tsp. tel: 250388.
EDUCATION CENTRE
MHR Business & Management Institute 905, 9th floor, Modern Iron Market(Thanzay Condo) Lanmadaw St. tel: 707822. NELC (Nelson English Language Centre Young Learner & Adults No 53, Dhamayon Street, Myaynigone, Sanchaung Tsp. tel: 534287 NLEC 82 Anawrahta Rd, Corner of 39 St, Kyauktada Tsp. tel: 250225. RV! Centre Yangon RV Management Services Co., Ltd. Tel: 535433, 541886, 242410, 250388 Ext: 333. email: ask@ rvcenre.com.sg The British Council 92, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp. tel: 254658. Mr. Betchang No.(272), Pyay Rd, DNH Tower, Rm No.(503), 5th flr, Sanchaung Tsp, tel: 095041216
Winning Way No. 589-592, Bo Aung Kyaw St, Yangon-Pathein highway Road. Hlaing Thayar Tsp. Tel: 951645178-182, 685199, Fax: 951-645211, 545278. e-mail: mkt-mti@ winstrategic.com.mm
HOME FURNISHING
Zen Wellness Care No.62 (A), Room-3, Yaw Min Gyi Street, Dagon Tsp, Yangon. Tel: +951-252939.
Piyavate Hospital (Bangkok) Myanmar Represent ative (Head office) Miba Gon Yee Business Group, No.506, 5th-fl, Yuzana Twin Tower, (No.8, Pangyan Tower) Cor of Dhama Zedi & Bargayar Rd, SCHG Tsp. Tel: 500600, 500800, 500900. Fax: 539799. hotline: +9595018777. piyavate@ myanmar.com.mm www.piyavate.com
Shimmering Gold Services Co., Ltd.
viCtoRY FoR liFe
Lemon Day Spa No. 96 F, Inya Road, Kamaryut Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 514848, 09-732-08476. E.mail: lemondayspa.2011 @gmail.com Saw Peter Foot Reflexology Oil Massage, Body Massage, Foot Massage. Any time you want at your place. tel : 09-431-56459, 09-518-8047.
BATTERY
22, Pyay Rd, 9 mile, Mayangone Tsp. tel: 660769, 664363. The Yangon GYM Summit Parkview Hotel 350, Ahlone Rd, Dagon Tsp. tel: 211888, 211966. Traders Health Club. Level 5, Traders Hotel Yangon#223 Sule Pagoda Rd, Tel: 951 242828 Ext: 6561 Home Plus Trading Co., Ltd. No. 457, Aung San Stadium, Mingalartungnyunt Tsp. tel: 394888. Fax: 393008.
BANGKOK, THAILAND
CAR DEALER
ISO 9001:2008 (QMS)
Proven Technology Industry Co., Ltd. No. FS 14, Bayintnaung Rd, Shwe Sabai Yeik Mon, Kamayut Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 951-951-701719~20, 527667, 531030, 531041, 530694. Fax: 527667, 531030. http//www. toyobatterymyanmar.com.
HEALTH SERVICES
MTG Motors Trading Co.,Ltd No.H, Hlaing Yadanar Housing, Yangon-Insein Road, Hlaing Tsp. tel: 503590, 514165
VEJTHANI MYANMAR REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE No.125(C), West Shwe Gon Dine Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar. 01-3449977. Hot Line: 09-507-1111, 01-555448, 555998. vejthani@myanmar.com.mm www.vejthani.com
FLORAL SERVICES
CHOCOLATE
BOOK STORES
ENTERTAINMENT
16/2, Inya Rd, Kamayut Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel: 537907, 503375.
Room - 4021, 3rd Floor, Taw Win Centre. Ph: 8600111 (Ext:4021), 09-803-2581.
Innwa Book Store No. 246, Rm.201/301, GF, Pansodan Street (Upper Block), Kyauktada Tsp. Tel. 389838, 243216, 374324, 514387
G-A, Ground Floor, Pearl Center, Kabaraye Pagoda Road, Yangon. Tel: 09 500 6880 Email: chocolateheaven. sale@gmail.com
Dance Lessons Mon-Fri 12:00 to 23:00. Sat-Sun 10 am to 8 pm Fun dancing Friday nights with Filipino musicians 4, U Tun Myat St, Tamwe. Tel: 01-541 550
Floral Service & Gift Shop No. 449, New University Avenue, Bahan Tsp. YGN. Tel: 541217, 559011, 09-860-2292. Market Place By City Mart Tel: 523840~43, 523845~46, Ext: 205. Junction Nay Pyi Taw Tel: 067-421617~18 422012~15, Ext: 235. Res: 067-414813, 09-49209039. Email : eternal@ mptmail.net.mm
81, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon. Tel: 548022, 542979, 553783, 09-8030847, 09-730-56079. Email: asiapacific. myanmar@gmail.com.
LEGAL SERVICE
U Min Sein, BSc, RA, CPA.,RL Advocate of the Supreme Court 83/14 Pansodan St, Yangon. tel: 253 273. uminsein@mptmail.net.mm
Floral Service & Gift Centre 102(A), Dhamazaydi Rd, Yangon.tel: 500142 Summit Parkview Hotel, tel: 211888, 211966 ext. 173 fax: 535376.email: sandy@ sandymyanmar.com.mm.
Top Marine Show Room No-385, Ground Floor, Lower Pazundaung Road, Pazundaung Tsp, Yangon. Ph: 01-202782, 09-851-5597
MARKET RESEARCH
Foral Service & Gifts shop No.2, Corner of Khay Mar St & Baho Rd (Near Asia Royal Hospital), Sanchaung Tsp, Yangon. email: yangonflorist@ myanmar.com.mm. Tel: 01-510406, 09-73184714.
No. 365/367, Bo Aung Kyaw st (Upper), IHBC, Kyauktada Tsp. Tel: 392484 , 389824, 09803-0166. Fax: 392590. Email: radiant.aesthetics @gmail.com. Web: www. kembanganradiant.com
MMRD Research BLDG C, New Mingalar Market, 10-story BLDG, 8 & 9 flr, Coner of Mill St & Bandanyadala St, Mingalar Taungnyunt Tsp. Tel: 200326, 200846, 201350. Fax: 202425.
Foam Spray Insulation No-410, Ground Floor, Lower Pazuntaung Road, Pazuntaung Tsp, Yangon. Telefax : 01-203743, 09730-26245, 09-500-7681. Hot Line-09-730-30825.
FURNITURE
NatRay Co., Ltd. Rm 807, La Pyayt Wun Plaza. tel : 01-370833, 370836
24 hours Medical centre No. 330, Yangon International Hotel, Ahlone Road, Dagon Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar. 24 hour Call Centre : (951) 218 445 Clinic : (959) 4921 8159 Office : (951) 218 446 Fax : (951) 218 389
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Myanmar. Tel: 95-1-535783, 527705, 501429. Fax: 95-1-527705. Email: salesikon@myanmar.com.mm Ocean Supercentre (North Point ), 9th Mile, Mayangone Tsp. tel: 651 200, 652963. Pick n Pay Hyper Market Bldg (A,B,C), (14~16), Shwe Mya Yar Housing, Mya Yar Gone St, Mingalartaungnyunt Tsp. Tel: 206001~3, Fax: 9000199 Sein Gay Har 44, Pyay Rd, Dagon Tsp. tel: 383812, 379823. Super 1 (Kyaikkasan) 65, Lay Daunt Kan St, Ph: 545871~73 Super 1 (Shwe Bonthar) 397, Bogyoke Aung San St, Pabedan. Ph: 250268~29 Victoria Shwe Pone Nyet Yeik Mon, Bayint Naung Rd, Kamaryut Tsp. tel : 515136. No.35(b), Tatkatho Yeik Mon Housing, New University Avenue, Bahan Township, Yangon. Tel: 951-549451, 557219, 540730. www.yangon-academy.org
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PLEASURE CRUISES
Black Canyon Coffee & International Thai Cuisine 330, Ahlone Rd, Dagon Tsp. tel: 0980 21691, 395052. email: blackcanyon@yangon. net.mm. Eugenia 47, Manawhari Housing Estate, Baho Road, Ahlone Tsp. tel: 227346. Feel Myanmar Foods 124, Pyi Htaung Su Yeik Thar Street, Dagon Tsp. tel: 725736. Horizon Intl School 25, Po Sein Road, Bahan Tsp, tel : 541085, 551795, 551796, 450396~7. fax : 543926, email : contact@horizonmyanmar. com, www.horizon.com ILBC 180, Thunandar 9th Lane, Thumingalar Housing, Thingungyung.tel: 562401.
Road to Mandalay Myanmar Hotels & Cruises Ltd. Governors Residence 39C, Taw Win Road, Dagon Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar. tel: (951) 229860 fax: (951) 217361. email: RTMYGN@mptmail.net.mm www.orient-express.com
No.168 (C), Dhamazedi Rd, Bahan Township, Yangon. Ph: 09-731-85168, 09-731-78946 Mesamis French Restaurant No.5, U Htun Nyein St, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Mayangone Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 656611, 09-431-35406. Email: info@ mesamisyangon.com
The Ritz Exclusive Lounge Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon 40, Natmauk Road, Tamwe Tsp, Ground Floor, Tel: 544500 Ext 6243, 6244
SOLAR SYSTEM
PAINT
TOP MARINE PAINT No-410, Ground Floor, Lower Pazundaung Road, Pazundaung Tsp, Yangon. Ph: 09-851-5202
Monsoon Restaurant & Bar 85/87, Thein Byu Road, Botahtaung Tsp. tel: 295224, 09-501 5653. Italian delicatesse & Ice-cream No.150, Dhamazadi Rd, Bahan Tsp. (Monunent Book Shop) Open Daily 9:00am to 7:00pm. Italian Ice-cream, Pasta, Pizza & Bar (2) G/F, City Mart, Myaynigone Centre. tel : 508469, 508470 ext. 113 Open Daily 9:00am to 10:00pm.
Tiger Hill Chinese Restaurant Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon 40, Natmauk Road, Tamwe Tsp, Lobby Level, Tel: 544500 Ext 6253 Traders Gourmet Corner Level 1, Traders Hotel, #223 Sule Pagoda Road, Kyauktada Tsp. Tel : 242828 ext : 6503 Traders Gallery Bar Level 2, Traders Hotel, #223 Sule Pagoda Road. tel: 242 828. ext: 6433 Traders Lobby Lounge Level 1, Traders Hotel, #223 Sule Pagoda Road. tel: 242 828. ext: 6456
ILBC IGCSE SCHOOL No.(34), Laydauntkan Road, Tamwe Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 542982, 545720, 549106,545736,400156 Fax: 541040 Email: info@ilbc.net.mm www.ilbcedu.com ISM Intl School W 22/24, Mya Kan Thar Housing, Hlaing Tsp. tel:530082, 530083. International School Yangon No.20, Shwe Taung Kyar Street, Bahan Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 512793. Kangaroo Child Care 55, Aung Min Gaung 1st Rd, Kamayut Tsp. Tel: 501 568, 09 504 7732. MAA Learning Centre 377, First fl, Shwe Bon Thar St., Pabedan Tsp. Yangon. Tel: 250501, 250502.
The Brightest AC CFL Bulb 21, 9th street, Lanmadaw Tsp. Ph: 212243, 216861, 216864. spsolarstation@gmail.com www.spsolarstation.com
STEEL CONSTRUCTION
PUMP
MTG Pumps & Machineries No.H, Hlaing Yadanar Housing, Yangon-Insein Road, Hlaing Tsp. tel: 503590, 514165.
No. 105/107, Kha-Yae-Bin Road. between Pyi Daung Su Yeik Tha (Halpin) and Manawhari Road/Ahlone Road, Dagon Tsp. Tel/Fax: 538895, Tel: 09730-29973, 09-540-9469.
padonmar.restaurant@ gmail.com. www.myanmarrestaurantpadonmar.com
PEB Steel Buildings 60 (A), Halpin Road, Yangon. Tel: 01-218223, 218224. Fax: 218224. marketing@pebsteel.com. mm www.pebsteel.com.mm
TRAVEL AGENTS
SUPERMARKETS
Asia Light 106, Set Yone Rd., Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp. tel: 294074, 294083. Capital Hyper Mart 14(E), Min Nandar Road, Dawbon Tsp. Ph: 553136. City Mart (Aung San Branch) tel: 253022, 294765. (9:00 am to 9:00 pm) City Mart (47th St Branch) tel: 200026, 298746. (9:00 am to 9:00 pm) City Mart (Junction 8 Branch) tel: 650778. (9:00 am to 9:00 pm) City Mart (FMI City Branch) tel: 682323. (9:00 am to 9:00 pm) City Mart (Yankin Center Branch) tel: 400284. (9:00 am to 9:00 pm) City Mart (Myaynigone Branch) tel: 510697. (9:00 am to 10:00 pm) City Mart (Zawana Branch) tel:564532. (9:00 am to 9:00 pm) City Mart (Shwe Mya Yar Branch) tel: 294063. (9:00 am to 9:00 pm) City Mart (Chinatown Point Branch) tel: 215560~63. (9:00 am to 10:00 pm) City Mart (Junction Maw Tin Branch) tel: 218159. (9:00 am to 9:00 pm) City Mart (Marketplace) tel: 523840~43. (9:00 am to 10:00 pm) City Mart (78th Brahch-Mandalay) tel: 02-71467~9. (9:00 am to 10:00 pm) IKON Mart IKON Trading Co., Ltd. No.332, Pyay Rd, San Chaung P.O (11111), Yangon,
Asian Trails Tour Ltd 73 Pyay Rd, Dagon tsp. tel: 211212, 223262. fax: 211670. email: res@ asiantrails.com.mm Htoo Travels 209/c, first flr, Shwe Gonedaing Rd, Bahan. Tel: 548554, 548039.
REMOVALISTS
Crown Worldwide Movers Ltd 790, Rm 702, 7th Floor Danathiha Centre, Bogyoke Aung San Road, Lanmadaw Township. tel: 223288, 210 670, 227650. ext: 702. fax: 229212. email: crown worldwide@mptmail.net.mm
House of Memories Piano Bar & Restaurant Myanmar Cuisine & International Food 290, U Wizara Rd, Kamaryut Tsp, Yangon. tel: 525 195, 534 242. e-mail: houseofmemories 9@gmail.com
INYA1 Resturant & Bar No.(1), Inya Road, Kamayut Tsp. Tel: 01-527506 email: inyaone@gmail.com www.inya1.com
Pansweltaw Express Cafe: No.228, Ahlone Road, Ahlone Tsp. Tel: 215363 (1)-Rm 309, 3rd fl, Ocean, East Point Shopping Center, Pazundaung Tsp. Tel: 397900 Ext:309. (2)Ground Fl, Ocean North Point Shopping Center. Tel:652959, 652960, Ext: 133. www. pansweltaw.com E-mail: pansweltaw@ myanmar.com.mm
1. WASABI : No.20-B, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Yankin Tsp,(Near MiCasa), Tel; 666781,09-503-9139 2. WASABI SUSHI : Market Place by City Mart (1st Floor). Tel; 09-430-67440 Myaynigone (City Mart) Yankin Center (City Mart) Junction Mawtin (City Mart)
Admissions Office: No. 44, Than Lwin Road, Bahan Township, Yangon. Tel: 535433, 09-850-3073. Email: rviacademygn@ rvcentre.com.sg Streamline Education 24, Myasabai Rd, Parami, Myangone Tsp. tel: 662304, 09-500-6916.
NO.13, Rm-3/4, Kyaung Lane, Myaynigone(N), Tel: 501971, 516955, 516977, email: miracle_ tour@ myanmar.com.mm Sun Far Travels & Tours 27, Ground flr, 38th st, Kyauktada Tsp. Tel: 380888.
WATER HEATERS
Schenker (Thai) Ltd. Yangon 59 A, U Lun Maung Street. 7 Mile Pyay Road, MYGN. tel: 667686, 666646.fax: 651250. email: sche nker@mptmail.net.mm. Kohaku Japanese Restaurant Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon 40, Natmauk Road, Tamwe Tsp, Lobby Level, Tel: 544500 Ext 6231
Phoenix Court (Chinese) PARKROYAL Yangon. 33, Alan Pya Phaya Road, Dagon Tsp. tel: 250388.
Kandawgyi (Royal Lake) Park, Yangon. (opposite of Eye Hospital) Ph: 556837, 556838. Fax: 556875. E-mail: whitericeyangon@gmail.com www.whiterice-myanmar. com
Bo Sun Pat Tower, Bldg 608, Rm 6(B), Cor of Merchant Rd & Bo Sun Pat St, PBDN Tsp. Tel: 377263, 250582, 250032, 09-511-7876, 09-862-4563.
Shiki-Tel (Japanese) PARKROYAL Yangon. 33, Alan Pya Phaya Road, Dagon Tsp. tel: 250388. Signature Near U Htaung Bo Round, about Bahan Tsp. tel: 546488, 543387.
LANGUAGE
Bilingual Language Centre Teaching Myanmar to Non-Myanmar No.7 (Gournd Floor), Thu-Kha-Main Street, Myaynigone, San Chaung. Tel: 09-500-6431, nyalinphyu@gmail.com
95, Anawrahta Rd, Pazundaung Tsp. tel:296552, 293754. 336, Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp. tel: 526456. New University Avenue, 551521, 551951, 553896. U Wisara Rd, tel: 524599, 501976.
The Global leader in Water Heaters A/1, Aung San Stadium East Wing, Upper Pansodan Road. Tel: 251033, 09-730-25281.
Water Heater
WEB SERVICES
RESTAURANTS
Enchanting and Romantic, a Bliss on the Lake 62 D, U Tun Nyein Road, Mayangon Tsp, Yangon
SCHOOLS
24 hours open. 5, Alan Pya Phaya Rd, Dagon Tsp, inside Thamada Hotel. tel 243640, 243047, Ext: 32.
SKY VIEW Restaurant No. 255, Rm 1504, 15 Flr, Olympic Tower, Bo Aung Kyaw Rd, Kyauktada Tsp, Tel : 386539, 392886. TB Bar & Restaurant The Grand Mee Ya Hta Executive Residences (Second Flr) 372, Bogyoke Aung San Road, Pabedan Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 385101, 256355. 256356 Fax: 385101
22, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp. tel 541997. email: leplanteur@ mptmail.net.mm. http://leplanteur.net
ASIA Language & Business Academy (All classes are taught by native English-speaking teachers), No-66, Shwedagon Pagoda Road, Dagon Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel:+95-1376236, 376314, 384055. http://www.alba-edu.com
Yangon International School Fully Accredited K-12 International Curriculum with ESL support No.117,Thumingalar Housing, Thingangyun Township, Yangon. Tel: 578171, 573149 www.yismyanmar.net Yangon International School New Early Childhood Center Pan Hlaing Golf Estate Housing & U Tun Nyo Street, Hlaing Thar Yar Township, Yangon. Tel: 687701, 687702
World-class Web Services Tailor-made design, Professional research & writing for Brochure/ Catalogue/e-Commerce website, Customised business web apps, online advertisement and anything online. Talk to us: (951) 430-897, 553-918 www.medialane.com.au 58B Myanma Gon Yaung Housing. Than Thu Mar Road, Tamwe, Yangon.
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US golfer Tiger Woods (centre) poses with an Emirati dance troupe holding golf clubs for the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship on January 24. Pic: AFP
Estonian-born ozeki, sumo champion, Baruto (left) receives the Emperors Trophy from head of the Japan Sumo Association Hanaregoba in Tokyo on January 22. Pic: AFP
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Liverpools forward Craig Bellamy (centre) celebrates with midfielder Jordan Henderson (left) after scoring during the English League cup semi final second leg against Manchester City at Anfield on January 25. Pic: AFP
MRTV-4 staff prepare for an MNL match at YUSC stadium, Hlaing township on January 7. Pic: Supplied. and manpower capacity. The media company was forced to ask the MFF for a four-month leeway in broadcasting live matches outside of Yangon, such as Bahtoo stadium in Mandalay, Monywa in Sagaing Region and Nay Pyi Taw. Instead, Ko Pyae Phyo Han said the channel will show delayed matches each week from other provinces. To shoot live needs at least eight cameras and more than 40 staff. At present we are running the whole program with around 45 staff so we cannot run from stadiums outside Yangon. We are training more staff and have ordered more cameras specially designed for football. After four months the training should be done and then we can broadcast live matches in other states and regions, he said. Even though MRTV-4 lacks many things, said Ko Wei Phyo Kyaw, I want to request only one thing: for them to show the important match of the week live. If they want to help promote the MNL, they must broadcast live the games Myanmar fans really want to watch.
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By Tim Hanlon BARCELONA Barcelona survived a late comeback from holders Real Madrid to knock them out of the Spanish Cup with a 4-3 victory on aggregate after a 2-2 draw at the Nou Camp where the visitors put up a spirited fightback to come from two goals down on January 25. Jose Mourinho may still not have won away to Barcelona in nine attempts as a coach, whether at Real or any of his other clubs, but his teams performance was a perfect answer to the critics who have blasted their recent poor displays against their arch rivals. First-half goals by Pedro and Dani Alves looked to have put the game beyond the reach of Real before they fought back to level on the night with goals by Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, but in the end came up short and had defender Sergi Ramos sentoff late on. The players worked hard and I would like to congratulate them for their performance, said Barca coach Pep Guardiola. Madrid are a great team and for that reason our victory has more merit. Madrid played well but over the 180 minutes we were the deserved winners.
Real Madrids French forward Karim Benzema (left) scores against Barcelonas goalkeeper Jose Manuel Pinto during the second leg of the Spanish Cup quarter-final at the Camp Nou on January 25. Pic: AFP Madrid are a very strong side but I wouldnt necessarily say this team is stronger than the one we faced last season for example in the Champions League [semifinals which Barca won]. Mourinho had little to say after the game but was disappointed by his sides poor finishing. There wasnt very much to talk to the players about at half time because there was little to change. When the team plays well then you have nothing to say, and I could have spoken for just one minute, said Mourinho. We played well in the first half. Barcelona scored without having done anything and we had four or five chances. After the break we tried to vary things by pushing Cristiano further forward and putting Benzema and [Jose] Callejon deeper. Real, looking to overturn the 2-1 first leg quarterfinal defeat, set off at a high tempo but went on to miss a hatful of chances with Gonzalo Higuain especially wasteful. Barca also struggled to cope with the darting runs from Mesut Ozil and he was extremely unlucky with a sublime 30-metre strike that crashed back off the woodwork. Barca had offered little but there was a feeling that the sucker punch would come and it did just two minutes before the break. The Real defence rushed to block a Lionel Messi run and left Pedro, who came on for the injured Andres Iniesta, free. He slotted the ball with his weaker right foot into the corner. Real were stunned but it got worse as in stoppage time Alves unleashed an unstoppable drive that flew into the roof of the net from the edge of the area. Barcelona lost concentration in the secondhalf allowing Real to strike back. Alonso slipped a ball through for Ronaldo to round the keeper and score to give them hope after 67 minutes and then substitute Benzema took advantage of slack defending to bring the scores level but Barca held on. AFP