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Vol. IV, No. 259, Fullmoon of Pyatho 1379 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Monday, 1 January 2018

President’s New Year Message

National
Sitagu Sayadaw sends
New Year Message
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National
Children’s
literature festivals
to be held
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National
Peace Commission
working towards
achieving more progress
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President U Htin Kyaw.

My fellow countrymen, and policies laid down for for the emergence of a Demo- counter challenges and dif-
the good of the country for cratic Federal Republic which ficulties. To overcome these
On this auspicious occasion internal peace, national rec- the people are yearning for. challenges and difficulties, National
of the New Year, I send my onciliation, emergence of a With this in mind, the Union I wish to solemnly urge the Union Minister
good wishes to all countrymen Democratic Federal Republic, Government, the People, the entire people to work with us inspects Myanmar
and brothers and sisters of the improving the socio-economic Hluttaw, the Tatmadaw, Po- with full force and enthusi- International Radio
ethnic national races. life of the people. We were able litical parties, Civil Society asm. page-3
My fellow countrymen, to achieve a certain degree of Organizations, Ethnic Armed In this New Year, I pray
From the time our Un- success. Organizations have been for the health and happiness of
ion Government took office, My fellow countrymen, working very hard collectively. all our countrymen and broth- National
we have steadfastly worked At this time we are organ- As we work for a peace- ers and sisters of ethnic na- Dream World Lighting
hard with special zeal in ac- izing various levels of the 21st ful, prosperous and developed tional races. May all your good Festival launches in Mdy
cordance with the objectives Century Panglong Conference country, it is natural to en- wishes be fulfilled. — MNA page-3
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Sitagu Sayadaw sends New Year Message


Sitagu Sayadaw, one of the em- process, he noted. So people the discipline. So there must be
inent monks of Myanmar sent who do everything in time win the regiment and discipline in
New Years’ Message for the en- the race against the time. The everything including in the reli-
tire Myanmar. Sayadaw said if a person fails to gion and country.
In his message, the Sayad- accomplish a task according to There is local discipline
aw pointed out the Buddha’s schedule, he in fact is wasting and it depends on location and
concept of impermanence as his time. time. The Sayadaw also stated
changes never change. “You Buddha has already taught the importance of mental and
cannot step into the same riv- mankind about the abilities to physical stability. If a person has
er twice,” he noted, saying the win the race against the time. the alertness, activeness, aware-
water that touches your feet So people must be always ac- ness, attentiveness, discipline
is constantly flowing, so every tive and alarm. They should also and politeness he can create a
second the-going-and-the-com- have the resolution. Without base from which immense power
ing process goes on. What the resolution and hope, a person can be generated.
Sayadaw means is that chang- cannot have the activeness and The Sayadaw wishes every-
es constantly occur as the new awareness. People must con- one a peaceful and pleasant New
is filling the places the old has trol their actions, words or in Year and the base of immense
left. Humans must aware of the other words they should have power. — MNA

New Year Greeting Message


from Dr. Bhaddanta Nanda
Marla Bhivamsa
1/ I hereby sent my New Year with the noble principles so all the difficulties we encounter.
Blessing to all beings on the that we can put the new year 4/ By cleansing our minds,
auspicious occasion of the New on record as the auspicious morality and souls, and by up-
Year 2018. year. grading our intellect, skills and
2/ Each and every individual 3/ Only if there are lov- abilities I hereby urge you to
including the monks in the re- ing-kindness and pity to each shape your beautiful life and
ligious order living in the Un- other, freedom from grudge and future.
ion of Myanmar are required hatred among each other and May you all be blessed with
to make efforts by abiding by paying mutual respect and hon- good health, wealth and pleas-
rules and regulations in accord esty, will we be able to overcome ure. — MNA

To abstain from the foolish, Volunteers for Literary Conference 2017 honoured
Not to be yourself as foolish.
Those who volunteered for the
To associate with the wise, Literary Conference 2017, con-
To be yourself as wise. ducted with the theme of “Free
Literature, Free Voice” were
To pay respect to those who are wor- honoured in Yangon yesterday.
thy of honor, The ceremony to honour
To be yourself a person worthy of them was opened with greetings
honor. by U Aung Soe Oo, Chairman of
the committee on holding the
To live under suitable place for prosperity, conference.
To let the place to be suitable. As a gesture of passing
down the heritage of literature
To have done meritorious deeds in the past, to the new generation at the
To do everything to be meritorious every moment. ceremony, flags representing
11 Myanmar literary organiza-
To cultivate yourself develop, tions which jointly organized the The ceremony to honour Volunteers for Literary Conference 2017 in
To cultivate your mind better than before. conference, were handed over to progress.  Photo: MNA
U Myo Myint Nyein, Secretary
To be well versed in everything, of the committee on holding the unteering for the conference. conference will be submitted to
To share your knowledge and wisdom. conference, by film director U Before the dinner, officials the government and respective
Myint Maung Kyaw who took concerned presented certifi- departments via the Ministry
To learn technical know-how a role in raising awareness of cates of honour to the volun- of Information. The Literary
To teach your technical know-how to others and so on.... promoting literature. teers. Conference 2017 was jointly or-
Youths representatives of The conference was held for ganized by 11 Myanmar literary
May realize the true meaning of auspiciousness Discourse profoundly. the 11 literature organizations four days from 13 to 16 Decem- organisations.—Myanmar News
May the whole world filled with auspiciousness. shared their experiences in vol- ber, and the decisions from the Agency
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New Year Greetings from


Vice President U Myint Swe for 2018
Dear ethnic nationals and union citizens will be able to ex- unity using the power of our in-
citizens, ert concerted efforts in unity to tellect and mind.
achieve Peace and Development No matter how many diffi-
I hereby send good wishes very soon. culties there may be, if we work
and greetings on this auspicious As we work for Peace, we hard with the power of the peo-
2018 New Year Day for the good need to take lessons from the old ple, we shall be able to build the
health and auspiciousness of all year. In the New Year, we need Democratic Federal Republic
ethnic brothers and sisters who to continue our efforts based on successfully and the fruits thus
were born in the Republic of the unity with renewed strength and produced will be enjoyed equally
Union of Myanmar. new spirit to complete the peace by all Union citizens.
2017 the old year has end- process smoothly and quickly. May all Union citizens be
ed and we are now in the New Our country will develop and blessed with good health and
Year. In the New Year I hope all prosper only if we work hard with happiness in the New Year. Vice President U Myint Swe.   Photo: MNA

New Year Greetings from Vice


President U Henry Van Thio for 2018
Dear Union citizens of all 2018 during which all Union cit- and then to reap good results.
ethnic races, izens should work in unity and Since all the efforts of the Un-
friendship for development of ion Government for the State
On this auspicious occa- the people’s socio-economic and the Union citizens can
sion of the 2018 New Year, I life, emergence of a Demo- succeed only if there is public
wish to first of all send greet- cratic Federal Republic and support, I would therefore like
ings and good wishes to all for Peace which is one impor- to urge all Union citizens to
Union citizens for their good tant requirement for nation- join in and participate. I also
health and happiness. May you al development. We need to take this opportunity to send
all be blessed with auspicious- take lessons from the old year greetings and good wishes and
ness. and turn the challenges of the may all your good wishes be
Today is the beginning of New Year into opportunities fulfilled. — MNA Vice President U Henry Van Thio. Photo: MNA

Union Minister inspects Dream World Lighting


Myanmar International Radio Festival launches in Mdy
DREAM World Lighting Festi- inspired by Myanmar’s culture.
val, the international standard Entrance fees is Ks2,000
in fulfilling the requirement lighting festival has officially per adult and Ks1,000 per child.
of the people. It is serving launched along Industrial Park Monks, nuns and children un-
the interest of the nation, Road in Pyigyitagon Township der the age of five years old are
the people and the peace in Mandalay this Saturday. Be- allowed to celebrate the festival
process in cooperation with ginning on 30 December, the of light free of charge. An organ-
the Information Ministry. Of- lighting festival will last until izer said that more visitors are
ficials of the Myanmar In- the end of January, 2018. expected to come to the lights
ternational Radio explained Organizers say that they festival.
radio programs. used more than 100 million light Present on the occasion
The minister looked bulbs for the festival, featuring were U Sai Kyaw Zaw, Manda-
into the requirements of light sculptures including a light lay Region Minister for Shan
the preparations for life peacock, tower, giraffe, U Bain Ethnic Affairs and cabinet
programs, studios, and the Bridge and shapes of significant members of the region gov-
central control room. places in PyinOoLwin and Man- ernment, and the event organ-
The ministry and the dalay, and an array of designs izers.—002
company will jointly launch
the Myanmar International
Radio from 6 am to 11 pm
daily. The distribution of
authentic news about My-
Union Minister for Information Dr Pe Myint meets staff of Myanmar
anmar, the development of
International Radio. Photo : MNA
tourism in Myanmar, and
Union Minister for Infor- Shwe Than Lwin Company in the promotion of foreign
mation Dr Pe Myint inspect- Yangon yesterday. investments in the country
ed preparations for English Chairman of the commit- are the main goal of the My-
program broadcasting of My- tee, U Kyaw Win said, Shwe anmar International Radio.
anmar International Radio of Than Lwin is playing a role —Myanmar News Agency
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More than 1,000 tons of watermelon likely to be
Acting Chief Editor
Aye Min Soe,
shipped to Hong Kong this FY
ce@globalnewlightofmyanmar.com
dce@globalnewlightofmyanmar.com
More than 1,000 tons of
Expatriate Consultant Editor watermelon is expected to
Mark Angeles,
markrangeles@gmail .com
be exported to Hong Kong
in current fiscal year, ac-
Senior editorial consultant cording to a recent report
Kyaw Myaing
of Myawady Daily.
Senior Translators Last year, about 500 tons
Khin Maung Oo, of watermelon was exported
editor2@globalnewlightofmyanmar.com
to Hong Kong. Seedless wa-
Khin Maung Win (Chief Proof Reader),
Zaw Min, zawmin.gnlm@gmail.com termelon is started export-
ing this month.
International News Editor This year’s export vol-
Ye Htut Tin,
editor1@globalnewlightofmyanmar.com ume will increase more than
that of last year, U Naing
Local News Editors Win, chairman of Myanmar
Tun Tun Naing (Editor),
intlnews@globalnewlightofmyanmar.com
Watermelon and Cucumber
Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor), Growers and Exporters As-
nwenwe9131@gmail.com sociation, said Myawady
Translators
Daily.
Khaing Thanda Lwin, About 100 12-wheeled
Hay Mar Tin Win, trucks load of watermelons
Ei Myat Mon
are exported to China a day.
Zaw Htet Oo
Kyaw Zin Lin Sometimes, over 200 trucks
Photo: Aung Win (Pyapon)
Kyaw Zin Tun load of watermelons are en-
tering China a day. anmar’s watermelon went to and Malaysia. Agro products na and capital goods such as
Reporters
May Thet Hnin, L ast FY saw over China market through Muse such as rice, peas, dried tea agriculture equipments and
reporter1@globalnewlightofmyanmar.com 660,000 tons of watermel- border trade while they are leaf, muskmelon, watermelon, consumer goods are imported
mayreporter.mm@gmail.com on export. Majority of My- also exported to Singapore mangoes are exported to Chi- into the country. –GNLM
Photographer
Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar

Computer Team
Tun Zaw (Chief of Computer Team),
MOLIP shows approval for Chinshwehaw as
International Land Border Checkpoint
Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung,
Ye Naing Soe, Nyi Zaw Moe,
Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win,
Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin

Editorial Section May Thet Hnin Law Working Committee under Chinshwehaw border gate cross-border trippers to be in
(+95) (01)8604529,
no objection, through which will performs the second largest and out under visa, passport
Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305
Union Minister U Thein Swe go on the President Office. Upon trade. Main export items are and other required documents.
Circulation & Distribution for Labour, Immigration and approval of the President Office, various pulses, corns, sesame, Border trade will turn to
San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532,
Population said that ministry the two ministries of Foreign rice, rubber, fisheries, sugar and soar if Chinshwehaw is rec-
Hotline - 09 974424114
is ready to approve Chinshwe- Affairs also need to reach an sugarcane whereas seasoning ognized as International land
Advertising & marketing haw gate as International Land agreement. powder, fertilizer, construction border gate. However, there are
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meeting of Vice President U anmar border gate, flowing in goods are mainly imported into ic zone and warehouses and a
subscription@globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Myint Swe with businessmen and out of around 4,000 Chinese the country. small number of trucks. China
on 30th December. and about 10,000 Myanmar cit- Chinshwehaw has a good is reportedly preparing to set up
Printed and published at the Global New
To transform into Interna- izens. potential in trade and tourism a zone, said Daw Kyu Kyu, the
Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at tional Land Border Gate, re- In order to set Internation- depending on peace and stabil- secretary of the aforementioned
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Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light
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of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No.
00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. to the Union Government and cross-border security, good Cross-Border Merchants As- markably risen since 2013-2014.
continues to seek approval from transportation and agreement sociation requested the Union Last FY, Chinshwehaw trade
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Coconut export to Thailand up by 15 per cent this year


Write for us
We appreciate your feedback and Volume of coconut export to coconut per month, Daw San tember. Thailand hikes up the Ks12million were exported to
contributions. If you have any comments Thailand has increased about 15 San Han, general secretary of tax rate on imported coconuts Ranong, Thailand whereas 275
or would like to submit editorials,
analyses or reports please email per cent this year, according to Myanmar Coconut Group said during which the country itself tonnes of coconut worth about
ce@globalnewlightofmyanmar.com yesterday’s report of Myawady Myawady Daily. produces coconuts. This is why, Ks55million were exported from
with your name and title.
Due to limitation of space we are only Daily. Coconut export was halted the export volume usually de- April to December in this FY
able to publish “Letter to the Editor” During this year, about when Thailand scaled up tax creases that particular time of 2016-2017 through Kawthoung
that do not exceed 500 words. Should
you submit a text longer than 500 words 700,000 coconuts is monthly ex- rate on coconuts between May the year. border trade camp, according
please be aware that your letter will be ported to Thailand. Last year’s and September. And the trade In 2015-2016 fiscal year, to the Commerce Ministry. –
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Thriving stable maize in Yesagyo, Magway Region.   Photo: Pe Tun Zaw

China increases import of


corns from Myanmar
CHINA, the world’s most bour from 9 to 15 December, Ks281,633 within one week
populous nation, increased including 52,835 tonnes from while the transportation
its import of corns from My- Muse border gate, 813 tonnes charges along Mandalay-Muse
anmar during the week com- from Lwejel, 804 tonnes from route were Ks62-Ks66 per
mencing 9 December via four Chinshwehaw and 85 tonnes viss (a viss is equivalent to
cross-border points, according from Kanpaiktee. The import 3.6 pounds).
to border trade authorities. volume increased by 9,488 The Kingdom of Thailand
According to the official tonnes in comparison with also imported 200 tonnes of
statistics, Myanmar export- the previous week. corn seeds amounting to
ed more than 54,000 tonnes According to wholesalers, $45,281 from Tachilek border
of corns with a value of the prices of corn increased during the same week.—Swe
US$11.318 million to the neigh- to Ks282,382 per tonne from Nyein

Myanmar Real Estate Services Association


requests the gov’t to slash income tax
May Thet Hnin said U Khin Maung Than. on the government to trans-
Previously, a levy of 15 per parently set the price of the
Chairman U Khin Maung cent tax, comprising 8 per cent house per square feet in other
Than of Myanmar Real Estate of income tax and 7 per cent of states and regions like Yangon
Services Association requests stamp duty, shook down well and Mandalay.
the government to reduce in- the real estate sales market. Additionally, they asked
come tax and stamp duty to The market was dramat- for a chance to participate in
previously set rate at 13th reg- ically strong due to decrease setting a square feet price of
ular meeting of Vice President of income tax. And the year the real property.
U Myint Swe with Business- between 2012 and 2014 could “Some regions and states
men on 30th December. be marked as golden age of are lack of transparency, put-
Real estate market is the real estate market. ting heavy burden on the local
heavily burdened with 30 per FY 2014-2015 received residents to pay tax. Moreover,
cent of income tax and 4 per Ks160 billion from income tax they are still not accustomed
cent of stamp duty. and stamp duty of real estate to tax culture”, said U Khin
“Real estate dealers are deal while real estate revenue Maung Than.
hesitating over high tax rate. fetched up to Ks170 billion dur- U Khin Maung Than re-
Some deal are working on the ing FY 2015-2016. sponded that the director-gen-
previous contract. A hike in income tax rate eral of the Internal Revenue

Call
A sole agent is forced to and stamp duty led to a drastic Department said that we have
change the job for the living plunge in tax income in FY a plan to make tax revision. 09251022355,
while some companies are 2016-2017. Some ASEAN countries do not
shut down. They were not able Myanmar Real Estate impose an income tax but only Thin Thin May,
09974424848
to survive from cool market”, Services Association called stamp duty.
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New Year Greeting Message from


U Win Myint, Speaker of Pyithu Hluttaw
“Nationalism should not be
I hereby sent my New Year Wish to you all living ‘racialism’ or ‘chauvinism’, it
in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar on the
auspicious occasion of the New Year 2018, to be must not be a narrow-minded
blessed with good health, wealth and happiness. racial doctrine based on the
Now is the time when the entire populace is
making concerted efforts for the success of the
concept that only one’s own
national reconciliation, internal peace and dem- race should rule the world.
ocratic transition. And, we are trying our best to Loving one’s own race should
build up our nation into the Federal Democratic
Union that all the national populace greatly not mean hatred and disdain
hoped for. For the success of the said process, it for other races, it should be
is greatly in need of developing the democratic
practices and the Unity Spirit in us all.
U Win Myint, Speaker of Pyithu
Hluttaw.   Photo: MNA
a nationalism that makes
The State Government is making its con- populace. countries across the world
certed efforts to successfully overcome potential May our citizens be healthy and happy work for mutual prosperity in
crises, difficulties and challenges on our way on the auspicious occasion of the New Year
to our long-awaited democratic goal, with the Day. May the peaceful and developed Union friendship and amity.”
encouragement and supports of the national emerge as soon as possible. —MNA
(Excerpt from the address delivered by General
Aung San
New Year Day Message from Mahn Win Khaing at the Fourth Meeting of the State Leaders held
in August, 1945)
Than, Speaker of the Amyotha Hluttaw
Dear ethnic brothers and sisters living in the
Republic of the Union of Myanmar and all Myan-
mar nationals living abroad. At this auspicious
time of the New Year, first of all let me send
greetings and good wishes for your good health
and happiness. May the blessings of auspicious-
ness be with all of you.
At this auspicious time when we are enter-
A Pleasant and Joyfull
ing into a New Year after the passing of the old
year with the change of many seasons, all Union
revel night
citizens should learn lessons from the experi-
ences, difficulties and challenges encountered Mahn Win Khaing Than, Speaker of Amyotha
Hluttaw.   Photo: MNA
during the old year.
They should seek better opportunities, bet-
ter methods, and better conditions and use these urge all Union citizens to work in any capacity
innovatively for future progress. they may be needed in unity and hand-in-hand
Beginning from the New Year in implement- for the cessation of all armed conflicts within
ing all undertakings, they should work with the Union and to also participate in all aspects
“Cetana”, due diligence and good character of the peace process so that we can achieve
with renewed strength, new attitudes and new eternal peace which is based on “Metta” and
personalities. good will.
In the same way, as we walk the path to- I send prayers and good wishes for all
wards the common goal of a prosperous and de- Myanmar citizens to have peace in their hearts
veloped Democratic Federal Republic, which is and to be able to lead peaceful and happy lives.
the aspiration of all Union nationals, peace is the May they all have the wisdom to always keep
critical element. We can work for development in their hearts the teachings of each of their Photo: Win Zaw Oo (Minbu)
only when we have peace. I therefore wish to religions.—MNA

New Year Message of Commander-in-Chief of Defence


Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on January 1, 2018

Esteemed people, I would like to successes if we do our works be seen as tasks which need to
extend my greetings to the Re- better by taking lessons from be carried out by all our peo-
public of the Union of Myanmar the past. ple in unison. Everybody has
and all national people to be The day which falls on many desires on improvement
graceful and auspicious on the coming 4th January will turn of their socioeconomic status.
occasion of the New Year 2018. 70 years of regaining Independ- So I would like to totally express
Now the year 2017 has ence of our country. In look- my wish the Tatmadaw will give
come to an end. During this ing back the history we have a helping hand to all for carry-
year, we encountered many passed, three points—the first ing out the tasks to be able to
cases. We achieved successes for ensuring peace and stability achieve success.
in some cases and could over- of the State, the second for de- I wish again may you all en-
come some others. It is sure velopment of the State and the joy physical and mental wellbe-
that we would certainly achieve third for unity of the State—can ing in this New Year! —MNA C-in-C Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.   Photo: MNA
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New Year wishes by religious leaders

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo. Yan Ko Paung. Dr Hla Tun. U Tin Kyaing. Jon Saw Yaw Han. Patric Loo Nee.

Cardinal Charles not a danger but a strength. new year is peace. I wish for U Tin Kyaing (Nation- how small it may seem. In- tional community.
Maung Bo sends New He continued to say all the people of the country al Bahá’í Associa- stead of habouring hatred
Year message that Myanmar is a mul- and for them to overcome tion) why not extend your hands U Patrick Loo Nee
Cardinal Charles ti-racial and multi-religious all the obstacles and enter Myanmar is develop- for people to help each oth- (Chairperson of
Maung Bo, Archbishop of community. All religions the international commu- ing at a good pace. Some er. On behalf of the National Myanmar Christians
Roman Catholic Archdio- represent love, peace and nity with confidence. of the armed ethnic groups Bahá’í Association I pray Council)
cese of Yangon sent New tranquility. All must uphold have participated in the that Myanmar, the elected I wish for peace not
Year message. loving kindness and avoid Dr. Hla Tun ceasefire agreements but government and all the cit- only in Myanmar but also
In his message, the all kinds of hate speech. He (Association of we are not at a satisfacto- izens receive the blessings. around the world. Only
cardinal said all must prayed all to live as a fami- Myanmar Hindus) ry point in development when there’s peace will
start the new year with ly in peace beginning from On behalf of the Asso- yet. I believe that instead Jon Saw Yaw Han there be development and
new mind and body and the New Year. ciation of Myanmar Hin- of everyone arming them- (Assitant Rev. of accomplishment. If you
thanksgiving. No one can dus, I would like to wish selves and fighting, we can Yangon Catholic look at any country in the
reach future by sticking in Rev. Dr. Yan Ko all the citizens of Myanmar help each other and solve Association) world it’s difficult to de-
the present. All can acquire Paung (Secretary and my brothers and sis- problems together hand in I pray for Myan- velop if there is no peace.
unity in diversity if they can General of ters a blissful 2018. May it hand. Bahá’í people have mar to become more So my wish for Myanmar
forgive the past and have Myanmar Anglican be filled with good health been involved in communi- peaceful, united, and be and its citizens is for a 2018
respect for every race and Association) and prosperity for all. ty building and peace works able to keep in stride with filled with peace and end of
religion in 2018. Diversity is My first hope for the in the country, no matter the world and the interna- strife.—MNA

New Year Greetings by celebrities New Year


weather
Dr. Aung Thura (CEO,
Thura Swiss Ltd.,)
in the relief camps, in the
northern part of Myan-
forecast
I want to develop my mar. They need to return
country all-round sectors to their respective places
such as economy, social af- peacefully. I think it is due
fairs, peace process and so to the lack of peace which
on. I mean it is important can cause these conflicts
to get gradual and sustain- in this region. I share my
able development in the loving-kindness to all read-
long run. Government, ers across the country.
businessmen and the U Tun Lwin.
public should work hand Dr. Aung Thura. U Thet Lwin Toe. Writer Ponnya Khin. Actor Khant Sithu
in hand to promote the As we celebrate the U Tun Lwin, an expert in
economy. We need a lot of New Year, I wish everyone meteorology and hydrol-
foreign investment which success, a healthy long life ogy said Myanmar faced
plays an important role to and a fresh new start. Hap- hardships, especially in
operate the business with py New Year! politics and economy
the entrepreneurs in our in 2017, and expressed
country, thereby they can U Zin Wine, chair- hope to overcome them
know better how to cooper- man of Myanmar in 2018.
ate with them. We should Motion Picture Asso- He said the en-
try not to lag behind in the ciation tire nation hopes for a
development. Wishing you healthy, new state in 2018 after
peaceful and joyful New overcoming all kinds of
U Thet Lwin Toe, Actor Khant Sithu. U Zin Wine. Vocalist Aung Htet. Year full of fun! hardships. Hopefully, the
Chairman of country could make a
Myanmar Tourism For All” as it comes, it is New Year. are getting into financial Vocalist Aung Htet good move forward. The
Entrepreneurs essential to form Pub- troubles and other diffi- This 2018 New Year, people, the government,
Association lic-Private-People Part- Writer Ponnya Khin culties to overcome easily. may you have happiness, and the technicians will
I hope that the year nership in the country. I I wish all the people Moreover I want to cease good health and prosper- made greater coopera-
2018 will be a new dawn wish all the foreign and in Myanmar healthy and the conflicts and restore ity. May all your dreams tion for alleviating the ad-
for the development of My- local visitors physical and wealthy. I also wish for peace, especially for the come true very soon. verse effects of climate.
anmar Tourism. “Tourism mental well-being in the the ordinary people who people who are staying —MNA —Thi Thi Min
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Meaningful
Independence
Pledging Allegiance to the Flag Fullmoon of Pyatho:
Adittapariyaya
By Yone Phyu Lay
Sutta Day
“ F
Of vital importance is the Code of Conduct for or the eternal longevity Maha Saddhama Jotika Dhaja,
monks in the Buddhist Religious Order, fence for a vil- of our nation, Myanmar Sithu Dr. Khin Maung Nyunt
lage and discipline for a race,” as a Myanmar saying it is necessary for us to
goes. If a monk violates the Vinaya and commits a serious swear loyalty or alle- The month of Pyatho in Myanmar Lunar Calendar roughly
offence, he has to leave the religious order. A village-fence giance to the country. Our moth- corresponds to January. This year Pyatho Fullmoon falls on
plays an important role for the security of the village. A vil- er land that existed for several Monday 1st January 2018. Myanmar traditional monthly festival
lage with its fence in deterioration will be no longer useful millennia during which our fore- of Pyatho is the festival of equestrian tournament. But its
to provide security. It will likely become an easy prey to fathers bk;d ab;bDbif built, protected, fullmoon day is religiously auspicious because it was on Pyatho
robbers and dacoits anytime. Likewise, discipline is very led and developed their nation up fullmoon day that Lord Gotama Buddha preached Adittapari-
important for the eternal survival of a race and a country. to the present stage, going past yaya Sutta. But Pyatho Fullmoon day is more well-known as
A highly disciplined race can raise its living standard to different eras and political systems Shin tahtaung Day to Myanmar Buddhists because, on lis-
a modernized and prosperous state. Simultaneously, the throughout the history. tening the preaching of that Sutta by Lord Gotama Buddha,
sovereign nation where such kinds of people reside will altogether one thousand beikhu monks became Saint monk.
become a well-developed and high-powered country. Over hundred percent of in- The following is its background history.
A well-known ancient Myanmar bard, “Achotetan born patriotism In the Maha Sakarit Era of 103, Gotama Buddha became
Sayar Pe” composed in his last poem saying “Due to lack Undeniably, all the individu- enlightened. After he had attained the first year of Buddha
of discipline, Myanmar lost her throne, living under an als—men or women, those who hood [visa] he came to the Forest of Uruvela. Where dwelt
evil regime.” The bard seemed to have written the poem went to primary schools or basic three Rishi [Hermits] brothers constantly practicing their
sorrowfully after seeing Myanmar lose her king and education high schools, gradu- religious rites. The eldest brother Rishi Uruvela Kassapa had
sovereignty due to lack of discipline. The worst thing was ates, those who dropped out while 500 follower disciples. The younger brother Rishi Nadi Kass-
that the Poet seemed learning middle schooling, total apa had 300 follower disciples and the youngest brother Rishi
to feel a great sorrow illiterates—love their country. At Gaya Kassapa had 200 follower disciples, totalling 1000 Rashi
Bogyoke’s for decreasing patriot- a conservative estimate, their in- disciples. Lord Gotama Buddha wishing to preach them his
ism among Myanmar born spirits, that is, patriotism, Dhamma [Truth] first showed his miracles so as to make the
speeches and nationals. What is the putting a high valuation on the Rishis listen to his preachings. When the Rishis were subdued
the event of discipline which is vital
for the survival of the
country, readiness to take risks
for the nation and loyalty to the
by his miracles, Lord Gotama Buddha delivered to them Adit-
tapariyaya Sutta. After listening and understanding Buddha’s
our country’s nation and for national country can be said to be hundred Dhamma all Rishis attained Arahathood [Saint monk].
development? percent. Though being different in Lord Gotama Buddha had first delivered the Dhammacak-
achievement of Discipline is de- educational status, all the people ya Sutta to five Rishis in the Migara Wunna Forest. They at-

the Independence fined in dictionaries as


the practice of training
including neo-literates and total
illiterates similarly will love and
tained arahat hood [Saint monks]. Next, Lord Gotama Buddha
delivered his Dhamma to the man named Yasa and 30 brothers
now lasted for people to obey rules be loyal to the country, along three who also became saint monks. Now his resounding success in
and orders and pun- phases of the time—past, present bringing one thousand plus three Rishis under his Dhamma
70 years. We ishing them if they do and future. and helping them to attain arahat hood [Saint monk] was the

are still seeing not. Our Independence


architect, Bogyoke Enjoying long-lasting admi-
greatest number of saint monks as a result of Buddha’s preach-
ing. From the full moon day of Tazaung mon [November] to the
offences causing Aung San had once ration full moon day of Pyatho [January three months]. Therefore the
addressed, “Only if Depending upon ways of liv- be brief, coming to destruction In a Myanmar legend, there is Keeping civil ethics assassinating Bogyoke Aung San Implement through judgment full moon day of Pyatho was important and auspicious in the
hindrances for there is discipline, can ing and kinds of careers chosen, with the bitter responses of the a man who demands only for the Since childhood repeatedly and national leaders and refusal As known by all, the govern- history of Buddha Sasana.

the public. We the Independence we


want be achieved. At
people’s occupations and jobs
differ from each other such as
environment. Contrariwise,
philanthropists become
stick instead of the carrot from the
king, without taking the bounty
enough we had recited 4 solemn
commitments at morning assem-
of Saw Loo King in trying to save
him from enemies by Kyansittha
ment as well is making concerted
efforts in every way for peaceful
The Buddhists annually commemorate the full moon day
of Pyatho. In Myanmar this day is commemorated as Shin
are yet to try the time whenwe have merchants, intellectuals, farmers, famous and receive people’s ad- to be awarded for his marvelous bly hours every school day, that were in fact attributed to wrong co-existence sharing throes, woes Tahtaung Akhataw Nay [&Sifwaxmif tcgawmfaeY]. The Day of
achieved we must be employers, civilian and military mirations from the people for ever. deed, with a view to educating a we would try our best to become decisions. Bayintnaung’s determi- and joys, by inviting entrepreneurs one thousand Saint monks. Its background history is told at the
ourselves to be well convinced that service-men and et.,. Obeying guardian of the palace gate who good ones, to make our classes, nation to destroy rafts and bridges to invest in the State, and youths to monasteries, and preaching halls and Adittapariyaya Sutta is
policies, rules and regulations
well-disciplined our country need to
be more disciplined.”
If asked as to where you are
from, to which national race you wholeheartedly
demands the bribe from the said
man to have an access to meet
schools and country proud. When
grown up, we abandoned our sol-
for his forces so as not to be able
to retreat in advancing toward the
contribute voluntary labor in the
UEHRD in Rakhine State. Present
delivered by monks or chanted by lay devotees.
Shin Tahtaung Akhartaw Nay should be revived and pro-
and well-behaved After enjoying the taste
of freedom which our
belong and where you were born,
you yourself would have known
Unavoidably, civil service per-
sonnel are required to abide by
the king.
Taking a lesson from the leg-
emn promises for our egos, thus
we were deprived of social ethics,
frontier area had shown senses of
responsibility and loyalty.
events happening in the country
are favorable ones, it is assumed.
moted because in these days younger generations of Myan-
mar Buddhists are hardly aware of it, let alone its history and
citizens. ancestors achieved at the best concerning what you are rules and orders of the consecutive end becoming rascals for our societies. Political, financial, economic religious significance.
the risks of their lives, to reply. governments. If they perform their We should not regard the The more we—entrepre- Persuasion Management and social affairs to be dealt with
to what extent had we While eking out our lives in duties energetically with good in- story as just a mere legend. All neurs, government service per- The Government has been by the government are presently
been able to keep disci- different kinds of careers our ar- tention, the administrative mech- mortals are full of greed, anger and sonnel, intellectuals, writers, jour- exercising the practices of per- happening and will happen in the Invitation to young writers for Sunday section
pline? We need to make a careful assessment of ourselves duous efforts to keep body and anism will run smoothly, and vice ignorance. We must keep these nalists—keep respective ethics, suasion for good results, needing future as well. At that time we, the
to learn how much we have had observed the teachings of soul together in fair ways is like versa. under control with mindfulness the more national development to raise it up. whole national populace need to The Global New Light of Myanmar is accepting submissions of poetry,
ethics and discipline. Our national leader Bogyoke Aung trying our best for our nation and In the sphere taking the and senses of shame and guilt will increase, and vice versa. These days, Myanmar Na- contribute our physical and mental opinion, articles, essays and short stories from young people for its
San had defined freedom as the ability to pursue one’s own national people to survive in the responsibility of the national cultures, never letting them wan- tional Human Rights Commission abilities outstandingly, based upon weekly Sunday Next Generation Platform. Interested candidates can
personal interests without infringing upon the freedom planet. defense as well, they have to live on der. We must assume in our minds Responsibility and loyalty invited the public to inform any our rightful judgment. send their works to the Global New Light of Myanmar at No. 150, Nga
of others. He gave the example of a person using a public People who are always con- full alert and perform their duties that duty and responsibility are of Self-actualization, self-cen- matters related to the commission. By getting rid of our egos, we Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon or by email to dce@
road to dry tobacco leaves. This is not the way to use your siderate towards others’ benefits peremptorily, not perfunctorily. vitality for us. teredness and excessive attach- The commission needs to respectively should perform re- globalnewlightofmyanmar.com with the following information: (1)
freedom. Indeed this is a wrong understanding of having while working for the sake of them- As known by all, they must We must keep it in our mind ment toward an organization will call for the public to actively take sponsibilities assigned upon us, Sector you wish to be included in (poetry, opinion, etc.), (2) Real name
and (if different) your penname, (3) Your level of education, (4) Name
independence. selves are famous and successful be ready to defend the country at that it is necessary for us to be lead a person to making wrong part in finding out truth without keeping senses of loyalty to the
of your School/College/University, (5) A written note of declaration that
Bogyoke’s speeches and the event of our country in their respective spheres where- the risk of their lives. Any mistake loyal to the nation and our national decisions which will push him neglecting as if injustices, viola- country and public interest in our
the submitted piece is your original work and has not been submitted
gaining Independence now lasted for 70 years. We are still as those who are too selfish will cannot be let to be done. people, rather than the govern- again to commit malpractices. tions of human rights, malprac- minds, for the sake of the national to any other news or magazine publishing houses, (6) A color photo of
seeing Myanmar citizens causing public nuisance. We still find it difficult to maintain their ment and the king so that we can Committing such malpractices tices and corruption cases are not development. the submitter, (7) Copy of your NRC card, (8) Contact information (email
need to train ourselves to become well-disciplined and success for long. The person who demands for become noble citizens. can spoil the national images and concerned with them. address, mobile number, etc.).— Editorial Department, The Global New
well-behaved citizens. That is, their success will the ‘stick’ only they cannot be erased. Events of Translated by Khin Maung Oo Light of Myanmar news office
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Peace Commission working towards achieving more progress


National League for Democ- of the task forces, and the pro-
racy-NLD held its eighth central vision of the assistance to the
committee meeting in Yangon people.
yesterday, after which a press Members of the Secretariat
meet followed. of the NLD Central Committee
The meeting held on 30 U Win Htein, U Nyan Win and
and 31 December discussed U Han Tha Myint met the press
reports of the Union Peace Dia- in the afternoon. In response to
logue Joint Committee, Central the media questions, U Nyan
Economic Committee, Central Win said the NLD has provided
Information Committee, Cen- a lot of assistance to the dis-
tral Women’s Work Committee, placed persons. The women’s
Central Labour Affairs Com- team visited Kachin State, and
mittee, Central Farmers Work will visit it again. Although the
Committee, MPs Complaint Cen- NLD could not make concrete
tre, Second All Myanmar Youth promises, it assures to alleviate
Commission, and Central Social the situation there to the most
Support group. possible degree.
The meeting made six res- As regards the peace pro-
olutions including the substitu- cess, he said the 21st Century
tion of committee members at Panglong Conference has ap-
different levels, the acceleration proved 37 resolutions. The Peace
of party organization activities, Commission is working towards
harmonious activities among achieving more progress. “We
the party, the Hluttaw and the assure that our efforts for peace
government. the reformation of are developing with high mo- Members of the Secretariat of the NLD Central Committee U Win Htein, U Nyan Win and U Han Tha Myint
committees, the reinforcement mentum,” he said.— Zaw Gyi meet the press. Photo : Zaw Gyi

Peace makers’ New Year wishes Prices of


shrimp paste
Ye Khaung Nyunt,
high in domestic
Photo: Phoe Htaung market
Dr. Tin Myo Win
Chairman, Peace Com-
mission SHRIMP catchers say that the
All Myanmar people want prices of shrimp paste have
peace. As all know, We all have been on the rise in domestic
been working hard with com- market due to low produc-
passion and loving kindness to tion, according to a report of
achieve eternal peace in our the Myawady Daily issued on
country. There is no doubt that Sunday.
Dr. Tin Myo Win. U Hla Maung Shwe. Yebaw Myo Win.
all Myanmar people want to The majority of residents
achieve peace because we all in Zeegyaung Village-tract
understand that we can not held national-level political rations for the Union Peace day. We understand that we in Hainggyikyun Town in
see stability and development dialogues at six locations. Conference to be held at the will face difficulties. Ayeyawady Region conduct
individually and nationwide Thirty-seven points of the out- end of January in 2018. But, when we solve the shrimp catching and shrimp
without peace. comes from those dialogues We also hope that those political problem with polit- paste production on a com-
We strongly believe that were agreed as a part of the members of the UNFC will ical ways, we need all-inclu- mercial scale, said one of res-
if all of us work together with Union Agreement. sign the Nationwide Ceasefire siveness. idents.
one ambition, we will reach our This is our achievement Agreement before the coming We all should take lessons However, this year saw a
goal of peace. in 2017. Besides, in October, Union Peace Conference. from the past. Without partic- decrease in number of shrimp
I strongly believe that if November and December We also hope that those ipation of those who involve catchers in the villages.
we build trust, compassion and in 2017, the government and ethnic armed groups which in political conflicts, we can A shortage of raw materi-
loving kindness, we, togeth- the Tatmadaw held meetings have not yet signed the Na- not find the answer for the als is a main reason why the
er with all stake holders for with those who will attend the tionwide Ceasefire Agree- political problem. region saw a significant de-
peace, will reach the goal of peace conference and con- ment would sign the NCA in Currently, we are imple- cline in production.
peace in 2018. Only then, we ducted negotiations with them 2018. menting peace process based Currently, the prices of
can show the model of peace several times in attempts to on the Nationwide Ceasefire shrimp paste has been sold
making to the world which achieve success in the com- Yebaw Myo Win Agreement as part of efforts between Ks6,000 and Ks8,000
brings peace and development ing Union Peace Conference. Vice Chairman, All Bur- for all inclusiveness of the per viss.
to our peoples. At the end of 2017, the Peace ma Students’ Democratic peace process. A viss is equivalent to 3.6
Commission and the dele- Front-ABSDF NCA is not perfect one. pounds while a viss of shrimp
U Hla Maung Shwe gation for peace negotiation In 2018, we must make But, it can guarantee reduc- paste produced from village
(Member of the Union Peace of the United Nationalities efforts for finding best answer ing armed conflicts. along the coastal area is worth
Dialogue Joint Committee Sec- Federal Council-UNFC held for peace of our country. In It opens the door to politi- Ks1,500-Ks3,500.
retariat) negotiations and now we are 2017, we all did our best to cal dialogues for solving polit- Normally, shrimp paste
We worked hard with com- putting finishing touches on make peace for our country. ical problems. While walking produced from the village-tract
mitment for peace in 2017. I our final negotiations. It is not easy to solve politi- on the road of NCA, we all is mainly sent to nearby vil-
can say that we achieved That’s why, what we hope cal problem happened in our need to work hard to open the lages in Hainggyikyun Town,
progress in 2017. In 2017, we is that we can do more prepa- country for decades within a door of peace wide. Pathein and Yangon.—GNLM
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31st convocation ceremony of Yazin University of Veterinary Science held


The 31st Veterinary Science and lecture Dr Min Aung and
convocation ceremony of Yazin outstanding students Ma Thae
University of was held yesterday Su Nyaing, Ma May Mi Htwe and
morning at the golden jubilee Ma Pyone Mar Lwin.
hall of the University, Zayar Thiri Yesterday convocation cer-
Township, Nay Pyi Taw. tificates to six Ph.D graduates,
At the ceremony, the grad- 198 BVSc graduates, nine MVM
uate students took the oath in graduates and 79 MVSc gradu-
front of rector and then the rector ates. Present at the convocation
Dr Mar Mar Win presented the ceremony were Union Minis-
certificates to each convocation ter Dr Aung Thu, permanent
students. Then, Dr Mar Mar Win secretary Dr Khin Zaw, Direc-
delivered congratulation speech tors-General, rector and deputy
in which she said that the Yazin rector and invited guests.
University of Veterinary Science In the afternoon, supervised
was established in 1975 and a by Myanmar Veterinary Council,
total of 5,225 vets were produced the 18th veterinary certificate
during the 60-year period. granting ceremony was held and
Then, Dr Aung Thu Union the outstanding students of 2016-
Minister for Agriculture, Live- 2017 academic year, Ma Thae
stock and Irrigation gave the Su Nyaing, Ma May Mi Htwe
awards to the outstanding teach- and Ma Pyone Mar Lwin were
ers, deputy rector Professor Dr awarded again by Myanmar New
Ye Htut Aung, Associate Pro- Hope Farm Co.,Ltd. — Zin Oo
Union Minister Dr Aung Thu awards outstanding teacher Professor Dr Ye Htut Aung.  PHOTO: Thiha Sithu
fessor Dr Hlaing haling Myint (Myanma Alinn)

More village-owned fishponds Thandwe District


Association (Yangon) holds
for Maungtaw region annual gathering
Thandwe District Association Thandwe District Association
(Yangon) held its annual gather- (Yangon). Union Minister for
ing yesterday at the U Ottama Information Dr. Pe Myint also
Park in Yangon yesterday. contributed Rakhine tradition-
The association is formed al cuisine to this gathering, he
with Rakhine communities added. “We are very happy to see
in Yangon especially from our relatives and old friends from
Thandwe, Gwa, Taunggup. Rakhine,” said Ko Te Zar Aung, a
Those who took part in the Thandwe resident and has been
gathering were treated with tra- living in Yangon for 7 years.
ditional cuisine of Thandwe. At the gathering, shops sell-
“The gathering turns 15th ing Rakhine traditional foods,
anniversary this year. The asso- costumes and crops from gar-
Director General of Fishery Department and party inspect the fishponds in Maungtaw region .  PHOTO : ciation holds the gathering every dens are crowded with the peo-
Nay Win Tun year for peoples from, Taung- ples.
gup and Gwa townships who are Thandwe District Associa-
More village-owned fishponds government. The fingerlings offshore fishing can be made. staying in Yangon,” said U Htin tion (Yangon) was founded in
will be dug in Maungtaw, Rakh- will be distributed by Myo Thu However, fishermen are afraid Kyaw Lin, Vice-Chairman of the 1945.— Min Thit (MNA)
ine State, for ensuring fish suffi- Gyi larval fish reproduction sta- of dangers in the sea. Fish and
ciency in the region, according tion”, said U Khin Maung Maw. prawn are plenty in the sea.
to U Khin Maung Maw, Director Although Maungtaw region Currently, it is difficult to catch
General of Fishery Department is a place where inshore and fish and prawn as the regional
who inspected the fishponds offshore fishing can be done, security is not in safe condi-
in Maungtaw region yesterday freshwater fish and prawn tion. Digging fishponds is in-
morning with his party. breeding should also be done deed beneficial for the villages’
“With the state program, partly. During this year, nearly long-term fish consuming”, said
digging of fishponds in the vil- half or two-third of fishponds of Ko Tin Aung, leader of Shwe
lages of Maungtaw region is 82 villages can be completed. Baho Village.
underway. We requested the If the fish and prawn can be Director General and
budget allocation for 82 villages bred in the old creeks and lakes, party inspected the fishponds
to the state government. Ponds fish supply of Maungtaw Town- of Shwe Baho and Kha Ye
for five villages, Mawya Wadi, ship can meet the demand, Myaing villages and also went
Shwe Baho, Khaye Myaing, he added. to the Fishery Department in
Phar Rut Chaung and Aung Fishermen in the region Maungtaw Town. The Director
Zaya were already dug. All vil- are more interested in offshore General and party also gave
lages had already dug one acre fishing as the region is close to words of encouragement and
each. Our fishery department Bay of Bengal and Naf River. provided dried fish and peas to
will dig more ponds, depending “Our region is close to Bay the staff of fishery department.
on the budgets allowed by state of Bengal and both inshore and — Myint Maung/ Zaya   Photo:Ye Htut
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Children’s literature festivals to be held

U Kyaw Kyaw Tun. U Thein Swe. Daw Aye Thandar Chit. Daw San San Wai,
U Khin Maung Oo.

Children’s literature festi- The first reason why we telling, extempore talks and Kyaukse elephant dances will gon Region Education Officer
vals were held in many towns hold this festival is we want to poem reciting for the disabled perform in this festival. Old stu- has also sent invitations. The
including Nay Pyi Taw, Manda- hone the intellectual skills of chidren are also included. dents of this school will also en- festival ensures closer teach-
lay, Mawlamyine, Taunggyi and the children because they are tertain the visitors with songs. er-student relations. Moreover
Monywa. Botahtaung Township future leaders of the country. U Thein Swe children will know more about
No. 6 Basic Education High The second reason is, to de- Chairman, School Board Daw Aye Thandar Chit the benefits of reading and en-
School will host the festival velop their creativity and the of Trustees Botahtaung Township Ed- hance their habit of reading.
from 6th to 8 January, 2018. third is to improve their ver- Not only children but also ucation Officer, The festival will give satisfac-
The festival, which is joint- bal and physical manners. We parents should participate in We assisted in decorating tion, enjoyment and intellectual
ly organized by Ministry of In- hope they will have a habit of this festival. Only then, par- the rooms and the regional development.
formation and Yangon Region reading and can find happiness ents will know ideas for how government has also funded
Government, is aimed at im- in reading. to nurture and cultivate their the festival. We have worked U Khin Maung Oo
proving the children’s creativ- The festival includes, poem children. together with the old students Old Student
ity, cultural skills and building reciting, story telling, extempo- When children get the hab- for the success of the festival. St. Paul School
book reading habits through re talks, literary talks, literary it of reading, they will have pa- We, St. Paul Old Students’
which they can find happiness discussion, painting contest, triotic spirit and gain general Daw San San Wai, Association, will stage a booth
in their ways of live. several games including team knowledge through reading. Assistant Director, Yangon in this festival. This school be-
Following is the excerpts building, science and house The festival is the investment Region Education Officer gan in 1880, and turns 157th
of the interview with those who building. for our children who will be- My duty is to supervise the anniversary this year. Leaders,
are arranging the festival. In the festival, publish come leaders of our country in poem reading, storytelling and intellectuals and intelligentsia
houses will sell books on child the future. extempore talks competitions emerged from this school. so,
U Kyaw Kyaw Tun, literature. For their amusement, folk of children. MRTV and dailies we will stage a booth so that
Headmaster, BEHS-6, As a special program, games are included in the fes- are extending invitations to the new generation can envy
Botahtaung several events including story tival. Traditional orchestra and festival. The Office of the Yan- them.—MNA

Businesspersons request gov’t to reduce YBS-16 express


bus catches fire on
lending and deposit rates Yangon-Mandalay
May Thet Hnin the bank lending interest rate a reasonable interest rate. Based on the market conditions
expressway
should be acceptable to private High interest rate hampers and responses, the central bank AN express bus No. 16 oper-
UNION of Myanmar Federa- entrepreneurs in order that the availability of loans although is to reduce interest rates grad- ating under the Yangon Bus
tion of Chambers of Commerce they can compete with those the current government has pri- ually. Services, bus transport network
and Industry (UMFCCI) has in ASEAN member countries oritized the access to finance It is impossible to reduce system burst into flames on
requested the government to along with the implementation for the businesspersons obtain interest rates from eight to five Yangon-Mandalay expressway in
lower the maximum bank lend- of ASEAN Free Trade Area loans. per cent immediately. Thanks Kyaukdaga Township in Bago Re-
ing interest rate and minimum (AFTA) and ASEAN Economic Due to the 8-per-cent bank to the gradual reductions in in- gion on Saturday early morning.
bank deposit rate at the 13th Community (AEC). deposit rate, the majority of terest rates, a bank run will not Heading towards Bagan from
regular meeting between local U Zaw Min Win, president people choose to deposit their occur. It should be done after Yangon, the bus being driven by
businesspersons and Vice-Pres- of the UMFCCI, said: “Accord- money at banks instead of mak- consultations with experts.” Min Min, 29, with other 40 com-
ident U Myint Swe on Saturday. ing to the current economic ing investments in businesses. U Shein Win, vice-chairman muters, including four monks
The businesspersons asked condition, the country will see U Than Lwin, senior con- of Myanmar Construction En- and 17 women, on board was
the authorities to reduce the an increase in productivity and sultant of the Kanbawza Bank, trepreneurs Association, re- badly damaged by fire between
maximum bank lending inter- more employment opportunities who also served as Former quested the authorities to revive mile posts No. 99/3 and 99/4 at
est rate from 13 % to 10 % and and the economy will bounce Vice-Governor of the Central the new rules and regulations around 1 a.m. on that day.
the minimum bank deposit rate back only after banks reduces Bank of Myanmar (CBM) and issued by the Central Bank in All people from the bus including
from 8 % to 5 %. their lending interest rates to a Technical Assistant to Execu- July that allows entrepreneurs the drive escaped from the fire.
The existing 13-per-cent reasonable level. We would like tive Director of the Internation- to borrow banks’ three-year However, wide parts of the bus
bank lending interest rate has to request officials to decrease al Monetary Fund (IMF) said: term loan with the rule to pay engulfed in flames. The loss due
become a major burden for en- the interest rate after seeking “It is the right time to reduce back the loan plus interest every to the fire is estimated to reach
trepreneurs. Local businessper- advice from scholars.” bank interest rates. three months. There will be about Ks20 million.
sons are not in a position to com- Entrepreneurs say that My- Entrepreneurs are facing huge impacts on the majority The fire was believed to have
pete with foreign companies due anmar’s economy is expected difficulties as the current inter- of businesses although rules started from the engine, inves-
to high interest rate. to be active again next year if est rates are higher than those and regulations are good in the tigators say.—Min Ma Naing
Businesspersons said private firms get bank loans at in the neighbouring countries. long run. (Sittoung)
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Colin Trevorrow planning


‘Jurassic World 3’
London — Director Colin Tre- designed for people to want to he said he knew the direction he
vorrow is game for a third movie know what’s going to happen wanted the story to move in and
in the “Jurassic World” series next, whereas the earlier ‘Ju- also discussed it with original
and says the manner which rassic Park’ movies had pretty “Jurassic Park” franchise direc-
the forthcoming film, “Jurassic clear definitive endings. They tor, Steven Spielberg.
World: Fallen Kingdom” ends, it were much more episodic. “Yes, absolutely... I knew
makes way for another movie. “In working with Derek where I wanted it to go. I re-
The 41-year-old filmmaker Connolly, my co-writer, we were member telling Steven even
said the second feature will not also thinking about where it while we were still making
end on a cliffhanger but give rise was going to go in the future,” the first movie, ‘This is the
to the trilogy in the franchise, Trevorrow said in an interview beginning. Here is the middle.
FemaleFirst reported. published on YouTube by Sebas And here’s the end of the end.
“At the end of this movie, Tabany. This is where we want to go’. Ed Sheeran performs during the 2017 Jingle Ball at Madison Square
it’s not a cliffhanger, but it’s Asked about a third chapter, — PTI Garden in New York, US, on 8 December 2017.   Photo: REUTERS

Ed Sheeran is ‘little
James Norton says he is not in race
obsessed’ with Robbie
for Bond role Williams
London — Actor James Nor- Tom Hardy and Michael Fass- co-ordinated the scene, but I
ton has once again said that he bender, reported Metro. promise you I didn’t. The truth London — Ed Sheeran said but I’ve been reading up on him
is not in the race to take on the Talking about the opening is that it’s total speculation.” he has developed a “little ob- and his career is so similar to
role of James Bond after Daniel scene of his new show “McMa- “It’s really humbling and session” for singer Robbie mine,” Sheeran told The Sun.
Craig’s last outing as the belov- fia”, where the actor wears a flattering, but to have my name Williams. “Like the way the album’s
ed spy. tuxedo, Norton said, “I did say to next to the likes of Tom Har- The 26-year-old singer going, the way it went to stadi-
The “Happy Valley” actor, James Watkins, the director, are dy and Michael Fassbender is said that his career path has ums, the way it was just like one
who is being considered as one you just baiting me and stoking just mad. If you’re thinking of similarities with that of Wil- lone man... a very lonely sort
of the top contenders for the the rumour fire with scenes like putting a bet on me, keep your liams’. of life. I have a little obsession
iconic role, said he feels hum- that? When it’s reported in the money in your pocket,” he add- “I feel a weird affinity with with him and working out how
bled to be considered along side press, people assume that I’ve ed.—PTI Robbie. We email now and then he did stuff.— PTI

Yearender: Bollywood stars came crashing down to earth in 2017


Mumbai — Bollywood ends an- aged to collect 1.1 billion rupees of money and no one has a lion’s
other lacklustre year with fewer when it was expected to earn share, no matter what the size
box office hits and no solution in double that figure. Ajay Devgn’s of the revenue,” trade analyst
sight to address falling theatre “Baadshaho” also failed to im- Girish Johar said.
footfalls. The industry’s woes press audiences, although the Filmmaker S S Rajamouli’s
were compounded by falling data actor redeemed himself with the “Baahubali 2: The Conclusion”
costs in a booming mobile phone comedy “Golmaal Returns” - the showed that Bollywood could
market, the increasing populari- festival hit of the year. put its money to good use (read:
ty of streaming services and the “Smaller films will keep get- technology) other than splurge
crumbling of the star system ting made and doing well, but it it on big stars.
used for decades to ensure a is the big films not doing well Rajamouli, a director from
film’s success. where the real impact is,” Ka- the South Indian state of Tel-
As of last weekend, only poor said. angana, made a two-part epic
one Bollywood film (Golmaal Top Indian actors like the mythological series, the first of
Returns) had crossed the 2 bil- Khans, Akshay Kumar and Ajay which released in 2015 to bumper
lion rupee ($31 million) mark at Cinema-goers wearing 3D glasses watch a movie at a PVR Multiplex in Devgn usually charge astronom- ticket sales. The second install-
the box office in 2017. Salman Mumbai in 2013.  Photo: REUTERS ical fees, raising overheads and ment, which released in April
Khan’s “Tiger Zinda Hai” is ex- making any star vehicle an ex- this year, saw audiences flocked
pected to reach that figure in the enue fell to 23 billion rupees heads media consulting and re- pensive film. Since the success or to see CGI-enhanced palaces,
next few days given its bumper ($360 million), from 27 billion search firm Ormax Media, said. failure is also largely dependent rampaging armies and magical
opening last week. The highest rupees ($423 million) last year. What made matters worse on these actors, it’s a tradition in kingdoms, all woven into a story
grossing film in India this year This figure does not include the for the industry was that the Bollywood for them to compen- around Indian mythology. “If a
wasn’t even a Bollywood film. box office figure for “Tiger Zinda once safe option of casting an sate producers and exhibitors if genre doesn’t need a star, then it
The Hindi dub of Telugu film Hai”, which is expected to cross A-list star failed to draw audi- their films don’t do well. needs technology. We don’t have
“Baahubali 2: The Conclusion”, at least 2.5 billion rupees in ticket ences. Shah Rukh Khan’s two “The content economics that genre. In Hollywood, out of
an epic fantasy about warring sales. films - “Raees” and “Jab Harry cannot be lopsided. Whatever the top 15 films, 10 will be super-
kingdoms, grossed more than 5 “For the last four years, Met Sejal” - had tepid collec- little I know, Salman and Shah hero or franchise films. There,
billion rupees ($78 million), an growth has been static, and tions. Salman Khan’s big Eid Rukh have returned a certain the dependence on the star
unprecedented figure even for this year, considering inflation release, “Tubelight”, where the percentage of money to their system has reduced because
the dominant Hindi film industry. etc, it has gone down almost 10 star played a well-meaning but partners. Everyone down the they’ve made technology the
Bollywood’s combined rev- per cent,” Shailesh Kapoor, who dim-witted man, barely man- line has to make some amount hero,” Kapoor said.— Reuters
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Fans flock to Space World as amusement park reaches final frontier


KITAKYUSHU, (Japan) — Fans Noting that Space World
queued from 4 am to enter the has been in operation for nearly
Space World amusement park in the same period as his own age,
southwestern Japan on Sunday Aramaki said, “I also had my
before the facility closes its gates coming-of-age ceremony here.
for the last time after 27 years of Although I regret that the park
business. will be closed, I want to enjoy it
Space World, which opened fully today.”
in April 1990 in the city of Kitaky- A 60-meter replica of the US
ushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, space shuttle Discovery became
drew 2.16 million visitors at its the symbol of the amusement
peak in fiscal 1997. However, park built on an unused lot at
customer numbers have since the Yawata steelworks by Nip-
been declining and its operator pon Steel Corp. A predecessor of
decided to close the park at the Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal
end of 2017. Corp., the company created the
Families with children were amusement park as it tried to
among those lined up in front diversify its business amid slug-
of the gates before the park gish demand for steel products.
opened at 8 am Shingo Aramaki, The amusement park is
a 26-year graduate student from scheduled to host a New Year’s
neighboring Yamaguchi Prefec- Eve fireworks display before of- Fans flock to the Space World amusement park in Kitakyushu in southwestern Japan’s Fukuoka Prefecture,
ture, waited from shortly before ficially closing at 2 am Monday. on 31 December 2017, before the facility closes its gates for the last time after 27 years of business.   Photo:
4 am with his friends. — Kyodo News Kyodo News

Greek bakers wish Happy New Year Polish group aims for history by
with 2.5-ton special cake winter scaling of world’s second
highest peak
ISLAMABAD — A group of that the chance to make history
Polish mountaineers set off for is a “strong motivation” for the
northern Pakistan on Sunday to Polish group.
start an attempt to be the first Polish climbers have writ-
to scale K2, the world’s second ten a “beautiful chapter” of
highest peak, in wintertime. exploring peaks of more than
K2, in the Karakorum 8,000 metres (26,247 feet), and
mountains along the border scaling K2 in winter would “the
between China and Pakistan, last chapter of this book”.
is notorious for high winds, steep The Polish team com-
and icy slopes — and high fatal- prises 13 mountaineers led by
ity rates for climbers. In winter Krzysztof Wielicki, 67, who in
months, scant snowfall means 2003 headed a winter expedition
the summit approach can turn of K2, which was unable to clear
into bare ice. the 8,000 meter threshold.
More than 70 people have K2, slightly shorter than
died climbing the peak, many of Mount Everest, is 8,611 meters
The special cake “Vassilopita” is on display in a street in Athens, Greece, on 30 December 2017. Greek bakers
sent their wishes for a Happy 2018 to the world on Saturday by making and offering for free to the citizens of them at the Bottleneck, where (28,251 feet) high. Wielicki told
Athens a 2.5-ton “Vassilopita”, the special cake usually served at all households in Greece after midnight on a wrong step can send a climb- Reuters that his team would
New Year’s day.   Photo: Xinhua er hurtling off the South Face, begin their ascent on 8 or 9
where bodies are unlikely to January and, if successful, ex-
ATHENS — Greek bakers sent of the Association of Athens’ Bak- er. The lucky citizens were given be recovered. Team member pect to return to base camp by
their wishes for a Happy 2018 to ers who took the initiative, told also small gifts by the Mayor of Adam Bielecki, 34, told Reuters mid-March. —Reuters
the world on Saturday by making Xinhua. “I am a professional for Peristeri Andreas Pachatouridis
and offering for free to the citizens over 30 years and I have not seen who helped slice the cake. “We are
of Athens a 2.5-ton “Vassilopita”, anything big like this,” he said. cutting the Vassilopita of the love
the special cake usually served The previous record was held and solidarity,” he said addressing
at all households in Greece after by the same association since the event.
midnight on New Year’s day. 2015, when they had baked and “This is the message we want
The 70-meter-long and 3-me- served a “Vassilopita” weighing to convey, that there should be
ter-wide “Vassilopita”, which was 350 kilos. The municipality of Per- solidarity among us these difficult
cut in 15,000 slices at a central isteri hid 200 “lucky coins” inside days,” Sachinidis added, referring
square in Athens’ suburban mu- the cake. Those who found the to the debt crisis which has hit
nicipality of Peristeri, is the largest coins will have blessings through- hard Greece since 2009.
ever made in Greece, according out the year, according to Greek “All people living in Greece
to organizers. customs.“Vassilopita” named af- these days need a taste of opti-
Forty people worked hard ter Saint Basil, the Santa Claus mism, joy and happiness,” Mary
for three days to prepare the for Greek Orthodox Christians, Tsiota, deputy mayor of Peristeri, Polish mountaineers pose for a team photo prior their departure
record-breaking, delicious cake, always contains a hidden coin in charge of culture, told Xin- for the expedition to scale K2 in the winter, at an airport in Warsaw,
Panagiotis Sachinidis, President which brings good luck to the find- hua.—Xinhua Poland, on 29 December 2017.   Photo: REUTERS
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Salah fires Liverpool to victory, Chelsea close gap at top


LONDON — Mohamed Salah four-point gap over Spurs in fifth.
took his goal tally to 23 in all com- “He (Salah) can keep this
petitions with a second-half dou- standard for sure, he’s young,
ble to help Liverpool come from improving - it’s not only about
behind to beat Leicester City 2-1 scoring goals,” Klopp said.
at Anfield in the Premier League “He’s so important for us.
on Saturday. He knows and I know he couldn’t
Chelsea had no such strug- score so many without the fan-
gles at home to Stoke City, with tastic support from the other
Mark Hughes’ men thrashed boys. I think he can keep the
5-0 at Stamford Bridge, as the standard.”
league’s most porous defence Four points ahead of Liver-
couldn’t cope with their rampant pool, Chelsea were out of sight
hosts. after 23 minutes against Stoke
Chelsea climbed to second, with goals from Antonio Rudiger,
above Manchester United, after Danny Drinkwater and Pedro
Jose Mourinho’s men were held putting the champions in com-
to their third successive draw mand.
following a 0-0 stalemate against Willian’s second-half penalty
Southampton at Old Trafford in and a Davide Zappacosta goal
Saturday’s late kickoff. put the seal on a fourth win in
Romelu Lukaku was carried Liverpool’s Ragnar Klavan in action with Loris Karius and Leicester City’s Vicente Iborra at Anfield, Liverpool, five league games for Antonio
off on a stretcher in the first half Britain, on 30 December 2017.  Photo: Reuters Conte’s men.
and United looked toothless in “We know we must continue
attack in the Belgium interna- One of the performances of again was on Liverpool striker Two neat second-half finish- to work and improve, and pre-
tional’s absence, mustering just the day came at Vicarage Road Salah, who continues to look un- es took the Egypt international pare for a very difficult game
three shots on target. where Swansea City netted two stoppable in front of goal. to 17 for the season, one behind against Arsenal,” said Conte,
A win for neighbours Man- late goals to come from behind Jamie Vardy once again Tottenham Hotspur striker Har- whose second-placed side are
chester City at Crystal Palace on to beat Watford and climb off the scored against a “big six” side ry Kane, with the goals sealing now 13 points behind Manches-
Sunday will see Pep Guardiola’s bottom of the table, as Carlos after being picked out by Riyad the victory that sees Liverpool ter City. “Every win is important
men move 16 points clear at the Carvalhal’s tenure got off to a Mahrez in the first half at Anfield, move to 12 unbeaten in the for us, today it was important to
top of the standings and 17 ahead winning start. and Leicester held on until Salah league – their best run under get three points to continue our
of United. However, the spotlight once took centre stage. Juergen Klopp – and opens up a positive run.” —Reuters

Sharp Federer gives Ederson’s penalty save preserves


Switzerland winning City’s unbeaten record
start at Hopman Cup London — Crystal Palace,
who missed a stoppage-time
Perth — Roger Federer dis- been, (I) could not be happier. penalty, became only the second
missed Japan’s Yuichi Sugita 6-4, “Such a huge surprise. I‘m team to take points off Man-
6-3 in just over an hour on Sat- healthy, had a great off-season, chester City in the Premier
urday to give Switzerland a win- so pleased to have the year that League this season when they
ning start at the Hopman Cup and I had.” The 19-times grand slam held the runaway leaders to a
send out a signal to his opponents winner, who will be defending 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park on
ahead of next month’s Australian his title at Melbourne Park next Sunday.
Open. Coming off a fruitful year month, was happy with the way City, who drew 1-1 with
which yielded two grand slam he coped with the demands of Everton in August, extended
titles, world number two Federer the game. “I feel the game has their unbeaten run to 21 match-
looked fit and sharp while other evolved again in the last 10 years es but their winning streak was
members of tennis’s ‘Big Four’ or so. I have made some adjust- halted at 18 by a resolute Pal-
are grappling with injury issues. ments to my game, I‘m trying to ace defence despite throwing
Federer hurried to save a hit through the backhand a bit everything at them in a domi-
break point in his first game but more, maybe I have a bit more nant second half.
otherwise did not have any trou- pop on the serve and naturally the Palace earned a penalty in Crystal Palace’s Luka Milivojevic misses a penalty, saved by
ble against the 29-year-old Sugita, whole rally has changed because stoppage time when Raheem Manchester City’s Ederson at Selhurst Park, London, Britain, on 31
whom he broke in the fifth game, you have different options. Sterling brought down Wilfried December 2017.  Photo: Reuters
and there was no looking back “I think I‘m playing very well, Zaha but the normally reliable
from there. “It’s been an absolute otherwise I wouldn’t be having Luka Milivojevic had his spot Aguero’s shot took a slight de- second player to come off in-
dream run,” the Swiss said, look- the results that I‘m having. I‘m kick saved by Ederson. flection off a defender and hit jured after Palace captain Scott
ing back at the year. ”It’s gone by happy I‘m still playing at this lev- With Palace defending high the post midway through the Dann -- and the third altogether
too fast to be honest, you know. el. I was always hoping to play for and breaking fast, the closest first half. with City playmaker Kevin De
When you’re having fun things a long time and I‘m doing that.” that City came to a goal was Aguero had come on for Bruyne carried off in added
go too fast but what a year it has —Reuters when substitute striker Sergio Gabriel Jesus, who was the time. —Reuters

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