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Vol. V, No. 285, 6 th Waning of Pyatho 1380 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Saturday, 26 January 2019
INSIDE TODAY
Pyithu Hluttaw
Amyotha Hluttaw
… encourage
acquiring
knowledge by
reading in li-
braries, to hold
physical exer-
cise programs State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi meets with school children in B.E.H.S (1) in Hlinethaya Township, Yangon yesterday. PHOTO: MNA
to synchro- requirements and gave sug- observed the KG and Grade II ing the future objectives of the and poems, and to consider a
State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi engages with the students at B.E.M.S (5), a B.E.H.S State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi meets with school children in B.E.P.P.S (19) on Ba
branch in Hlinethaya, Yangon Region yesterday. PHOTO: MNA Htoo Street 8 in Ward 2, Hlinethaya, Yangon Region yesterday. PHOTO: MNA
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VP U Myint Swe addresses MSMEs Product Exhibition & Competition opening ceremony
FROM PAGE 4
Union Minister Lt-Gen Ye Aung attends meeting on border region development works
Ethnics Culture Fest & Travel Business promotion festival kicks off
OPENING ceremony of Eth-
nics Culture Fest and Travel
Business promotion festival
organized by Myanmar Eth-
nic Entrepreneurs’ Association
(MEEA) was held at Sports and
Physical Science Special Guest
Hall in Kyaikkasan Grounds,
Yangon yesterday evening.
The ceremony starts with
students from National Uni-
versity of Arts and Culture,
Yangon singing the Ethnics
Culture Fest theme song.
Next Union Minister for
Ethnic Affairs Nai Thet Lwin
delivered an address speak-
ing of the presence of all eth-
nic nationals and thanked the
organizer MEEA committee
members and donors who sup- Union Minister for Ethnic Affairs, Nai Thet Lwin, addresses the opening ceremony of Myanmar Ethnics Culture Fest at Kyaikkasan Sports Grounds in
ported the event. The entire Tamway Township, Yangon Region. PHOTO: MNA
world wanted peace and sta-
bility and our ethnic nationals ing their unique and authentic Yangon Region Chief Min-
who are living in the Union traditions and cultures while ister then delivered a speech
need to be united. All must maintaining it for long term. followed with remarks by
strive toward establishing a They are also displaying these MEEA patrons Peace Com-
peaceful and stable union, said to international tourists. mission Chairman Dr. Tin Myo
the Union Minister. The diverse and unique Win and Dr. Aung Tun Thet and
Afterwards Union Min- traditions and cultures of our a speech of thanks by MEEA
ister for Hotels and Tourism 135 ethnic nationals are in- Chairman U Yawd Sek.
U Ohn Maung said the day’s tangible and tangible cultural After the speeches, Union
fest and festival depicts the heritages that are major trav- Ministers and guests took com-
friendship and unity of ethnic el attraction and resources. memorative photos and were
nationals as well as displaying Therefore a festival that raises entertained with ethnic nation-
and maintaining the cultures knowledge about Myanmar to al dances and entertainment
and practices of our ethnic the world is a momentous one programs. —MNA
brothers and sisters. In the said the Union Minister U Ohn
A dance troupe performs at the opening ceremony of Myanmar Ethnics
world today people are display- Maung. (Translated by Zaw Min)
Culture Fest in Yangon. PHOTO: MNA
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Myanmar-Philippines
sign MoU on information
sector cooperation
A ceremony to sign a memoran- tion led by Union Minister Dr.
dum of understanding (MoU) on Pe Myint met with Philippines
information sector cooperation PCOO Secretary Jose Ruperto
between Republic of the Union Martin M. Andanar and high
of Myanmar Ministry of Informa- ranking officials and cordially
tion and Philippines Presiden- discussed bilateral cooperation
tial Communications Operations on media and information.
Office (PCOO) was held at the Present at the ceremony
PCOO meeting hall yesterday and meeting were Myanmar Am-
afternoon. Union Minister Dr. bassador to Philippines U Win
Pe Myint and Philippines PCOO Naing, PCOO Under-Secretaries
Secretary Jose Ruperto Mar- Marvin R. Gatpayat, George A.
tin M. Andanar signed and ex- Apacible and Loraire T. Badoy
changed the MoU. and officials, it is learnt.—MNA Union Minister Dr. Pe Myint and Philippines PCOO Secretary Jose Ruperto Martin M. Andanar sign the
Later a Myanmar delega- (Translated by Zaw Min) memorandum of understanding (MoU) on information sector cooperation. PHOTO: MNA
Union Minister discusses cleft lip and palate operation with Faces of Tomorrow
UNION Minister for Health and obtained by Myanmar dentists
Sports Dr. Myint Htwe received and dental surgeons when they
and discussed cleft lip and cleft conducted cleft lip and cleft
palate operation with Faces of palate operations with Faces
Tomorrow founder and director of Tomorrow members. As the
Dr. Brian Rubinstein and party at capabilities of the nurses from
the ministry’s office in Nay Pyi Face of Tomorrow were found to
Taw yesterday afternoon. be very high, having nurses from
At the meeting Dr. Brian Ru- state/regions participate in the
binstein and party said the Fac- surgeries will make them gain
es of Tomorrow was formed in much experience. The ministry
2007 and according to its theme is making it a priority to raise
“Brighter smiles for a brighter the capacity of nurses and mid-
future” it had been conducting wives and told of his desire for
medical, surgical and follow up Faces of Tomorrow to conduct
services to children with facial surgeries on cleft lips and cleft
deformities around the world palates together with Myanmar
free of charge and explained surgeons and nurses so that My-
about surgeries it had conducted anmar surgeons and nurses gain
together with Ministry of Health experience and expertise in cleft
and Sports in Myanmar. lip and palate surgery and other
Union Minister for Health and Sports Dr. Myint Htwe holds talks with Faces of Tomorrow founder and Director Union Minister Dr. Myint corrective surgeries.— MNA
Dr. Brian Rubinstein at the ministry’s office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA Htwe said much experience was (Translated by Zaw Min)
Physical Getting rid of pests urgent and pressing need for Myanmar farmers Myanmar Gazette
Appointment of
achievements By July Moe cies was first described by Jean Permanent Secretary
draw people closer,
(Myanma Alinn) Baptiste Boisduval in 1833. Able
to eat many types of food, it is a The Union Government has appointed U Aung Soe, Direc-
C
URRENTLY in some major pest throughout the world tor-General of Myanmar Trade Promotion Organization of the
strengthen Union
areas of the Regions The wingspan is about 40 Ministry of Commerce, concurrently as Permanent Secretary
and States of the coun- mm. It is dark grey brown with of the same ministry.
try, various pests such a rusty tinge on its body. The
Spirit
as that of Fall Armyworm (FAW) pests could eat up (80) varieties
and Rice Swarming Caterpillar of various crops including rice,
(RSC) (Spodoptera Mauritia) ground nuts, vegetables and Status of Nationalities for Tourist Arrival (2017 - 2018)
T
( Number )
O bring light into the lives of our ethnic brethren crop of corn and maize in the to agronomists. The pests de-
across the country, the nationwide electrification plan fields of Myanmar at an alarm- stroyed the corn crops very easily
250000
is being implemented. Access to electricity drives the ing degree and situation. Despite and the germs grew very fast and 236381
productivity of households, empowers women, and timely pest controls and protec- spread rapidly. 200000
enables education and communication. Electrification develops tion have been carried out, some The farmers could get rid
not just our lives, but also opens the path to better opportunities acres incurred damage and loss, of the pests in many ways such 150000
for future generations. but some winter crop of corn as that of spraying strong pesti-
100000
We are confident that electrification will shine the light could have been saved. cides, that of picking up by hands 98435
on future opportunities for our ethnic brethren. The Plant Protection Divi- and clearing away, that of light- 50000
42879
Roads and infrastructure are important for connecting all sion of the Myanma Agricultural ing up trap fire near the plants, 33963 40126 40828
of us and for developing our Service (Department of Agri- that of clearing the weeds, that of 0
American Korean French Japanese Chinese Others
economy. Electrification sup- culture under Ministry of turning upside down the earth in
Source: Ministry of Hotel and Tourism
ports communication efforts Agriculture, Livestock the plant areas, that of clearing
These within the country and the and Irrigation) has con- away the eggs and maggots, that
Information Unit: Central Statistical Organization
both children and their par- Fall Armyworm (FAW) caterpillars and other soft-bod-
were brought
(Number)
ents. It will be a guide for and Rice Swarming ied insects when young, that of 4500000 4279059
understanding
3500000
3079275
businesses to grow. We are CABI (The Centre for Agri- Minister for Agriculture, and devastating pests. in Bangladesh in 2016. cording to Agricultural Officer 3000000
not trying to achieve electrifi- culture and Bioscience Inter- the Chief Minister of the Region Fall Armyworm larva vary The responsible persons of U Saw Win.
the needs, cation with a simple-minded national) and Exeter University Magway made field trips and delivered from light tan to black with the areas and the agricultural
2500000
2000000
2304617
Timely protection
concerns, and approach; we are proceeding
with an open mind to achieve
(The University of Exeter is a
public research university in Ex-
Region, Bago Region, Ayeyawad-
dy Region, Mon State, Kayin
awareness talks,” he continued. three light yellow stripes down
the back. There is a wider dark
professionals are providing nec-
essary assistance in the preven- The farmers are now culti-
1500000
hopes of local
1000000
benefits for our nation,” said eter, Devon, South West England, State and Kachin State. stripe and a wavy yellow-red tion, protection and control of vating winter corn and maize,
500000
State Counsellor Daw Aung United Kingdom) providing infor- Currently, Myingyan Town- blotched stripe on each side. pests in their field trips. and that Fall Armyworm (FAW)
ethnic people, San Suu Kyi at the inaugura- mation on the infection of pests ship in Myingyan District of Man-
Therefore, getting Larvae have four pairs of fleshy In the infected areas by and Rice Swarming Caterpillar
0
2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018
and can help tion of a hydropower station in some Regions and States of dalay Region, Tatkon Township of rid of pests has abdominal pro-legs in addition the Rice Swarming Caterpillar (RSC) are giving troubles to the
in Putao recently. the country. Nay Pyi Taw Area, Kyaing Tong to the pair at the end of the body. (RSC), pesticides spraying tasks farmers, and that the cultivators
become an urgent
Source: Ministry of Hotel and Tourism
spread the
Information Unit: Central Statistical Organization
Another significant Locusts, armyworm, fruit Township of Shan (East) State, Fall armyworm resembles both through the unmanned aerial ve- could seek assistance and help
achievement came on 23 flies, banana diseases, cassava Nyaugdone Township, Danuphyu and pressing re- armyworm and corn earworm, hicle (UAV) have been carried from the officials of the Myan-
Union spirit December last year with diseases and wheat rusts are Township, Zalun Township, Hin-
quirement for farm- but fall armyworm has a white out. In the uninfected areas, ear- ma Agriculture Service, and that
among them. the start of 24-hour power among the most destructive thada Township of Ayeyawad- inverted "Y" mark on the front of ly plant protection measures are early prevention and protection
Invitation to young
supply to Maungtaw, Rakhine trans-boundary plant pests and dy Region have experienced ers in Myanmar, the dark head. The corn earworm being undertaken, according to could be carried out so that safe
State, through the national diseases. Plant pests and diseas- the infection of Rice Swarming has an orange-brown head, while the Myanma Agriculture Service. and secure condition is being
and stakeholders
writers for Sunday
grid. Works are underway to es spread in three principal ways: Caterpillar (RSC) in the fields the armyworm has a brown head At this time of winter corn assured.
supply power to villages in Maungtaw Township. Meanwhile, trade or other human-migrated of corn and maize, according to must consider it a with dark honeycombed mark- and maize season, the Fall Army- Beginning fourth week of De-
Special
employees of the Ministry of Electricity and Energy fulfilled movement, environmental forc- the information released from worm (FAW) and Rice Swarming cember 2018, total of (142,120)
their duties and responsibilities by completing the more than es – weather and windborne, it the Ministry of Agriculture, Live-
priority. ings. Fall armyworm has four
dark spots arranged in a square Caterpillar (RSC) grew heavily acres in Ayeyawaddy Region is
63 miles long 66-KV cable linking Punnagyun and Maungtaw, is learnt. stock and Irrigation. on top of the eighth abdominal and spread very fast, and de- recorded as sown acreage, where
passing through Yathedaung and Buthidaung, and sub-power Mostly in Shan State, “In these areas, the Fall Ar- “Moreover, various spray segment. stroyed the plants, incurring (136,013) acres in (15) townships The Global New Light of Myanmar is accepting
stations at the cost of Ks20 billion. Sagaing Region and Nay Pyi Taw myworm (FAW) and Rice Swarm- methods of pesticides and the grave loss to the farmers. of Pathein, Hinthada, Maubin submissions of poetry, opinion, articles, essays and short
Besides, 1,530 households in Yathedaung in Rakhine State Area, and some areas of Chin ing Caterpillar (RSC) have infect- plant protection techniques were Fast spreading The local farmers and culti- and Myaungmya districts had stories from young people for its weekly Sunday Next
have been provided with electricity since 15 March last year State and Kachin State are found ed since second week of January, disseminated, and it has achieved The current winter corn and vators are required to constant- experienced of pests infection of Generation Platform. Interested candidates can send their
thanks to the Yathedaung sub-power station, and 3,374 households to have the risk and possibility of and that due to the pests infec- some benefits. In the past years, maize crops areas is estimated ly check their plots whether it Fall Armyworm (FAW) and Rice work to the Global New Light of Myanmar at No. 150,
were linked with a local sub-power station in October last year. infection of RSC. tion, the early and young age the infection of RSC could be at (150,000) acres in December, is likely to have the pests, and Swarming Caterpillar (RSC). Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, in
The recent achievements signal a significant milestone in our crops of corn and maize have controlled by spraying with the and that in Myingyan Township seek assistance from the local According to the Ministry of person, or by email to ce@globalnewlightofmyanmar.
development, enabling ethnic nationals living in different areas Infection of Rice Swarming been damaged, however, the insecticides. However, this year it is infected with Fall Armyworm authorities and the officials in Agriculture, Livestock and Irri- com with the following information: (1) Sector you
to form closer bonds and strengthen loving kindness. Caterpillar (RSC) matured corn crops are saved the infection of Fall Armyworm (FAW) and Rice Swarming Cater- the regions and states in fighting gation, there is possible risk of wish to be included in (poetry, opinion, etc.), (2) Own
These nationwide achievements were brought about by The early estimation has from damaged,” said farmer U (FAW) and Rice Swarming Cat- pillar (RSC), and in a few weeks against the pests, citing to the economic loss on (39,572) acres, name and (if different) your penname, (3) Your level of
understanding the needs, concerns, and hopes of local ethnic projected that of the high risk Myint Zaw. erpillar (RSC) are very hard to time it spread to other Regions advice given by Deputy Direc- and that (6,559) acres have been education, (4) Name of your School/College/University,
people, and can help spread the Union spirit among them. They areas are in Shan State, Rakhine “Currently, about (2000) kill and to get rid of as they do and States. tor-General U Hla Myint Aung. so far damaged. Therefore, get- (5) A written note of declaration that the submitted piece
also show the cetana (goodwill) and care we have for all ethnic State, Chin State, Kayah State, acres of crops have been in- not die through the spraying. The Currently, the pests have ting rid of pests has become an is your original work and has not been submitted to any
nationals. Nay Pyi Taw Area, Sagaing Re- fected with the pests. When the female moths produced eggs into infected (100,000) acres in Ay- Feature of Rice Swarming urgent and pressing require- other news or magazine publishing houses, (6) A color
Every citizen is valuable to the nation. Despite living in gion, that of the medium risk pests infected the areas in Zalun insects that eat away the plants eyawaddy Region, and they are Caterpillar (RSC) ment for farmers in Myanmar, photo of the submitter, (7) Copy of your NRC card, (8)
different areas, we are truly living on the same land and drink- areas are in Yangon Region and Township, the necessary plans from the base, and the worst sce- destroying all the unripe crops as Spodoptera Mauritia (SM), and stakeholders must consider Contact information (email address, mobile number,
ing the same water. To gain further achievements in terms of Tanintharyi Region, and that of for plant protection and pests nario is that the germs are easy well as matured crops. The pest the lawn armyworm or paddy it a priority. etc.).— Editorial Department, The Global New Light of
security and socio-economic development of all ethnic people, the low risk areas are in Manda- control are being carried out by to multiply, making us helpless control tasks are required the swarming caterpillar, is a moth Myanmar
all are urged to work together with the Union Spirit. lay Region, the Myanma Agriculture Service. to get rid of the pests,” farmer U whole year round. Such infection of the family Noctuidae. The spe- Translated by UMT (Ahlon)
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DaNa Facility, Snacks Mandalay to jointly invest $3.1 mln in spices market
THE DaNa Facility, a UK Gov- The investment supports and a win for Snacks Mandalay. ness. Through this project, we
ernment Department for Inter- direct purchasing of spices Speaking at the launch will provide a stable market and
national Development (DFID) from farmers at the spot-mar- event the Head of DFID Myan- more income for Myanmar farm-
funded programme, and Snacks ket price in Yangon, 16% - 23% mar, Dr Gail Marzetti, said “we ers and create job opportunities
Mandalay, a food processing higher than the price farmers see that it has significant po- for women labourers through
company, yesterday announced traditionally get from traders. tential to increase the incomes farming.”
a joint investment of $3.1 mil- Snacks Mandalay will then pro- of farmers, transform the pro- The project is specifically
Write for us lion in an innovative new project, cess and sell the spices through duction and quality of spices in targeting spices farmers who
We appreciate your feedback and Three Star Chili, focused on in- organic and conventional Myanmar, and help the market are amongst poorest with in-
contributions. If you have any comments creasing the number of spice channels in domestic and for- become more efficient and in- comes of less than K 170,000
or would like to submit editorials,
analyses or reports please email farmers in the Mandalay Region eign markets. clusive.” per family - equivalent to the
ce@globalnewlightofmyanmar.com involved in their supply chains. Through improving the pro- Also speaking in Mandalay international $1.90 poverty line.
with your name and title.
Due to limitation of space we are only The programme will engage cessing of spices to international Dr. Pyae Phyo Aye, Managing The typical net earnings of these
able to publish “Letter to the Editor” 4,000 poor farmers into high standards, Snacks Mandalay will Director of Snacks Mandalay farmers is about K 90,000 per
that do not exceed 500 words. Should
you submit a text longer than 500 words value crop supply chains and sell products in premium mar- said: “Sustainability is a goal person per month, with women
please be aware that your letter will be providing training to increase kets for higher market prices. for everyone involved in the earning around 30% less than
edited.
incomes. This is a win for poor farmers whole value chain of our busi- men.—GNLM
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Onion prices fall back in Yangon market the current FY. Local merchants
said onion prices are expected to
ONION prices are falling in the for the kitchen crop is not strong, an inflow of 180,000 tons of the Yenangyoung market. This fiscal upswing in the market after the
Yangon market this harvest sea- said merchants. crop from onion-producing areas, year saw a decline in exports of middle of this year, when onions
son due to the low demand, said Depending on their size and including Myingyan and Seikpyu onions via sea, but the crop is grown in the cold season usually
local wholesalers. freshness, onions were fetching townships. In the Pakokku mar- being exported to neighboring enter the market and demand for
At present, the market has between K200-1,150 per viss (3.6 ket, onion prices have declined to countries through the border the crop is strong.—Maung Say
seen a massive inflow of freshly pounds) on 23 January in the Yan- K500 per viss, while a viss of on- gates. There has been no demand Aung (Translated by Khaing
harvested onions, but the demand gon wholesale market, which saw ions is selling for about K450 in the from Viet Nam and Malaysia in Thanda Lwin)
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Union Minister Nai Thet Lwin opens archway to Myanmar Ethnics Culture Fest
MYANMAR Ethnics Culture Fest socioeconomic development. He
was formally opened with a cer- said the various ethnic races in
emony unveiling its archway at Myanmar may historically hold
the Kyaikkasan Sports Ground different perspectives. He said
in Tamway Township, Yangon it is possible to cast aside our
Region yesterday. differences and combine our
Union Minister for Ethnic similarities as we move forward
Affairs, Nai Thet Lwin, delivered or still unite with our differenc-
the opening speech. He first es in hand. He said our nation
thanked the Myanmar Ethnic En- can be united even with these
trepreneurs Association (MEEA) differences.
for organizing the culture fest, He said organizing culture
as it provides an opportunity to fests such as this one will knit
materialize the close relations ethnic races together by exposing
and unity of all the ethnic races them to the different customs
in Myanmar. and traditions of each other. This
Myanmar is a Union all the will dispel doubts between the
ethnic races are living together ethnic brothers and sisters and
in, and as such, ethnic solidarity establish firm trust that will pave
is of critical importance, said Nai the way for the success of the
Thet Lwin. He said this solidari- peace process and establishing
ty is essential for implementing a democratic federal union. Union Minister Nai Thet Lwin and officials cut ribbon to open Myanmar Ethnics Culture Fest. PHOTO: MNA
peace, which in turn will drive The Union government is
providing leadership to the all said the Union Minister. of the Union Peace Commission,
citizens striving to establish this The Union Minister said with and Dr. Aung Tun Thet, regional
democratic federal union, said the variety of ethnic races dis- minister U Zaw Aye Maung, re-
the Union Minister. He said the playing their tradition, customs, gional minister for Kayin ethnic
Union Peace Conference – 21st regional products and other as- affairs Naw Pan Thinzar Myo,
Century Panglong has already pects of their lives, in addition to MEEA Chair U Yaw Set, Vice-
held its third session, where they the Miss Ethnic Myanmar 2019 Chair L Pai Kunsar, general sec-
managed to establish fundamen- pageant, attendees will feel as retary U Min Banyar San, and Mr.
tal principles on democracy and if they are in all the states and Ai Min and Mr. Zhang Rui from
federalism. He said if all the eth- regions at once. He expressed his Inner Mongolia Kincaid Indus-
nic races succeed in building last- desire to hold consecutive culture trial Group, formally opened the
ing mutual trust and cooperation fest in Yangon and other parts of archway for Myanmar Ethnics
then we will be able to strengthen the country. The Union Minister Culture Fest.
national reconciliation and unity, said it is important for regional The Union Ministers, of-
which will lead to a peaceful and products to penetrate into the ficials and invited guests then
Kayah ethnic cultural troupe performs at Ethnics Culture Fest.
prosperous democratic federal global market so as to attract toured the ethnic culture exhibits,
PHOTO: MNA
union. more foreign tourists, raise the business exhibits, and Kachin
The Union Minister said his standard of regional products on manaw dance at the culture fest.
ministry is always actively pro- par with global brands, and to The Myanmar Ethnics Cul-
moting ethnic languages, litera- bring in benefits to the nation. ture Fest will be open from 11
ture, traditions and culture. He Next, Yangon Region Min- am to 10 pm every day from 25
requested every ethnic race to ister for Rakhine Ethnic Affairs, to 30 January. The culture fest
value the traditions and culture U Zaw Aye Maung, delivered a will include performances from
from other ethnic races as much speech and MEEA Chair U Yaw famous artists, the Miss Ethnic
as they did to their own. He said Set explained the motives for or- Myanmar 2019 pageant, various
the basic need for economic de- ganizing the culture fest. exhibition booths on ethnic cul-
velopment is good infrastructure Afterwards, Union Minister ture and way of life, an ethnics
and sufficient energy. While the Nai Thet Lwin, Union Minister night market, game activities,
Union government is working for Commerce Dr. Than Myint, and over 800 stalls selling food
hard in that area, businesses Union Minister for Hotels and and souvenirs. —Yi Yi Myint,
Chin ethnics troupe play traditional music . PHOTO: MNA from the private sector also need Tourism U Ohn Maung, MEEA Ohmar Thant (Translated by
to chip in to boost development, Patrons Dr. Tin Myo Win, Chair Zaw Htet Oo)
Kayin ethnic dance troupe entertain the visitors with traditional dance. PHOTO: MNA Kachin delegation performsManaw dance at Myanmar Ethnics Culture Fest. PHOTO: MNA
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Thura U Shwe Mann receives Union Minister Dr. Win Myat Aye
UN’s Special Envoy on Myanmar, receives Special Envoy of UNSG
US Ambassador separately UNION Minister for Social AA attacks, the movements vestments to Rakhine State,
Welfare, Relief and Reset- of Red Cross Association in the status of amending the
tlement Dr. Win Myat Aye cooperation with ICRC and child rights law and forma-
received Ms. Christine IFRC, drawing up schemes tion of National Committee
Schraner Burgener, Spe- by the committee on imple- and work committees for
cial Envoy of the United menting the recommenda- Preventing Grave Viola-
Nations Secretary-Gener- tions on Rakhine State for tions against Children in
al on Myanmar, yesterday cooperation with related Armed Conflicts. – MNA
morning, at the Maykhalar ministries, cooperation with (Translated by Win Ko Ko
Hall at the Minister’s office AHA centre, attracting in- Aung)
in Nay Pyi Taw.
During the meeting,
they discussed matters
relating to drawing up a
strategy on closing down
the internally displaced
persons camps, preparing
Fact-Sheet to give true in-
formation for the repatria-
Thura U Shwe Mann holds a meeting with US Ambassador to Myanmar Mr. Scot Marciel in tion process, forming Py-
Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA ithu Hluttaw committee to
check the appeal and com-
CHAIRMAN of Py- Mr. Scot Marciel at 2 pm Myanmar and the rule of plaint letters, rendering
idaungsu Hluttaw's Legal on the same day at Hlut- law were cordially dis- humanitarian assistance Union Minister Dr. Win Myat Aye shakes hands with Ms.
Affairs and Special Cases taw building in Nay Pyi cussed. to the people displaced by Christine Schraner Burgener, . PHOTO: MNA
Assessment Commission Taw. During the meeting
Thura U Shwe Mann sep- During the meeting with the US Ambassador,
arately received UN Sec- with the Special Envoy cooperation and develop- Foreign Banks Selection Board holds first meeting
retary General's Special on Myanmar, stability and mental processes of the
Envoy on Myanmar Ms. development of the Ra- two countries were cor- THE Foreign Banks Selec- Nay Pyi Taw yesterday to further foreign banks to
Christine Burgener yes- khine State, right under- dially discussed. —MNA tion Board of the Central carry out its foreign banks develop the country’s econ-
terday 11:30 am and US standing by international (Translated by Kyaw Bank of Myanmar held its section processes. omy and to strengthen the
Ambassador to Myanmar, communities for peace in Zin Lin) first meeting at the CBM in The CBM will allow financial sector. —MNA
U Maung Shwe (a) Nr. B.L. Goenka Deputy Minister U Aung Hla Tun inspects
receives Overseas Indian Award newspaper press houses in Zeyathiri Township
THE Deputy Minister for In-
formation, U Aung Hla Tun,
inspected the Myanma Alinn,
the Kyemon, and Nay Pyi Taw
newspaper press houses and the
printing house of the Printing
and Publishing Department, all
located on Khayay Pin Junction,
Zeyathiri Township in Nay Pyi
Taw, and met with their staff yes-
terday.
Firstly, the Deputy Minister Deputy Minister U Aung Hla Tun inspects the pre-press processes at
and entourage inspected the clin- the press house of the News and Periodicals Enterprise in Nay Pyi Taw
ic and recreational room opened yesterday. PHOTO: MNA
in the Nay Pyi Taw newspaper printing factory and guided offi- education, setting up mobile med-
press house and gave instruc- cials to complete the printing task ical examination and treatment
Thiri Thudamma Manijotadhara U Maung Shwe (a) Nr. B.L. tions as necessary. They then in- on time. The Deputy Minister clinics, organizing staff excur-
Goenka was one of the 193 recipients of The Pravasi Bhara- spected the training hall, library, then inspected the newsroom sion trips, working for increased
tiya Samman Award (Overseas Indian Award) conferred by pre-press department, computer and printing press of Myanma opportunities for staff to write
President of India Mr. Ram Nath Kovind this year. training room, and the printing Alinn and Kyemon newspapers. articles under pseudonyms, and
He accepted the award in India and returned to Myan- press museum. He listened to explanations from explained the difficulties in gath-
mar yesterday evening. He was welcomed by, people from The Deputy Minister then officials and gave suggestions as ering information from other de-
Hindu communities in Yangon, and organizations at Yangon visited the nursery opened for necessary. In the afternoon, the partments. The Deputy Minister
International Airport.—GNLM families of staff members. He Deputy Minister met with staff responded to the staff’s presenta-
gave presents to the children from the News and Periodicals tions and gave suggestions and
there and inspected the chil- Enterprise and the Printing advice as necessary. Following
dren’s outdoor playground, the and Publishing Department in this, U Aung Myo Myint, Direc-
futsal court, volleyball court, and Boewazira Hall. tor-General of the Printing and
sepak takraw court built for the He said while he does not Publishing Department, and U Ye
staff ’s physical wellbeing. The have the chance to meet with Naing, Managing Director of the
Deputy Minister then inspected the staff regularly, he always has News and Periodicals Enterprise
the staff residential buildings, intentions on meeting cordially explained the completed tasks for
including the single dormito- staff. He said they will only be fulfilling the staff’s requests, and
ries, the fruits, vegetables and able to provide quick and effective future plans to fulfill the remain-
flower orchards, and the low-cost solutions if staff members voice ing requests. Deputy Minister U
product stalls. Next, the Deputy their concerns and challenges. Aung Hla Tun then delivered the
Minister inspected the process The various staff members then closing speech and concluded the
of school textbooks for the Min- discussed organizing seminars meeting. —MNA (Translated
istry of Education printed at the on health and social protection by Zaw Htet Oo)
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Remains found of explorer who put Australia on the map India launches
Kalamsat,
SYDNEY (Australia) — The re-
mains of the first British explorer
“We were very lucky” said
Wass, he “had a breastplate made
Microsat-R
to circumnavigate the Australi- of lead meaning it would not have satellites
an continent and popularise the corroded.”
country’s name have been found “We’ll now be able to study NEW DELHI — The Indian
near a busy London railway sta- his skeleton to see whether life at Space Research Organisation
tion. sea left its mark and what more (ISRO) has successfully launched
Archaeologists sifting we can learn about him.” Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
through a vast burial ground near Flinders is a hero for many (PSLV) C44 carrying Kalamsat
Euston station said Friday they Australians of European origin, and Microsat-R, officials said
had found a coffin plate identify- with stations, streets, squares Friday.
ing the last resting place of Royal and towns across the country The satellites were launched
Navy captain Matthew Flinders. named after him. from Satish Dhawan Space Cen-
Flinders was buried on 23rd The discovery of his remains tre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, off the
July 1814, but not before publish- comes on the eve of “Australia Bay of Bengal coast located in the
ing “A Voyage to Terra Australis,” Day” a controversial national southern Indian state of Andhra
which described his circumnav- holiday which falls on the date Pradesh at 11:37 p.m. (local time)
igation of Australia in 1802-1803 of the arrival of the British First on Thursday. “India’s Polar Sat-
that proved it was a continent. Fleet to Australia. ellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C44)
“Flinders put Australia on Many Australians view the successfully injected Microsat-R
the map due to his tenacity and Fleet and men like Flinders as and Kalamsat-V2 satellites into
expertise as a navigator and ex- harbingers of the decimation of their designated orbits,” a state-
plorer,” said Helen Wass, an ar- ancient Aboriginal societies and ment issued by ISRO said. Tel-
chaeologist overseeing the dig for cultures. There is added contro- evision images show the rocket
the HS2 high speed rail project. versy over the role of an aborig- blasted off from the launch pad,
With an estimated 40,000 re- inal Australian aide to Flinders emitting a bright orange flame
mains at the site, archaeologists named Bungaree, who has been from its tail and moving upwards
were not sure they were going largely eclipsed by his British in the sky. Indian Prime Minister
The coffin plate of Royal Navy captain Matthew Flinders, unearthed
to find Flinders, whose resting captain, but who historians now Narendra Modi congratulated the
during excavation work at St James’s Gardens near Euston station in place had been subject to much believe played a crucial role in space scientists for another suc-
London. PHOTO: AFP speculation. success of the voyages.— AFP cessful launch of PSLV.—Xinhua
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