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NLD security facing assault claims after Pyin Oo Lwin visit

A woman engaged in a lawsuit with the National League for Democracys MP for Pyin Oo Lwin has accused party security staff of assaulting her as she tried to give a letter to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi during the democracy icons recent visit to Pyin Oo Lwin. NEWS 3
Factory workers protesting in Hlaing Tharyar township on June 9.

NEWS 3

Govt engineer files suit against MT reporter

The Myanmar Journalists Association and The Myanmar Times management have vowed to stand by a senior reporter who has been accused of defamation for his coverage of an electricity upgrade dispute in Mandalays Madaya township.
NEWS 12

Ethnic parties reveal merger plan

Fifteen ethnic minority political groups plan to form a Federal Unity Party in order to compete with the National League for Democracy and the Union Solidarity and Development Party in the 2015 election.
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Energy firms line up for gas bounty

Almost 60 international firms are in the running for a government energy tender that aims to put an end to decades of under-investment in the sector and tap natural gas reserves that are estimated at up to US$75 billion. What has them most excited, however, is that many deepwater areas remain almost completely unexplored.
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Thousands protest factory working conditions

About 12,000 workers from 30 Yangon factories protested their working conditions in Hlaing Tharyar township on June 9. They also accused employers of failing to abide by decisions made by a new arbitration council set up under a labour dispute settlement law.

Yangons youth embrace the faith

Young Yangon activists have organised an event on June 30 called Interfaith Youth Door, which aims to break down the barriers between cultures and show that differences in religious beliefs can instruct, not just divide.

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Facebook issued a statement assuring that any such requests are subject to heavy scrutiny, and they respond only as required by law. This news comes amid revelations that Yahoo challenged the NSA orders in secret court proceedings. The company eventually lost the case and was forced to comply.

online editor Kayleigh Long | kayleighelong@gmail.com

THE INSIDER The local lowdown & best of the web

Revelations continue in NSA case
The furore has continued over the wideranging online security apparatus of the US National Security Agency, with Facebook last week revealing government entities made thousands of user-data requests. In the six months to December 31, 2012, the social networking site received as many as 10,000 requests.

The future is nigh

Style Statement

A secretive experiment carried out in the sleepy New Zealand town of Geraldine has attracted worldwide attention after it was revealed that a red volleyball-sized sphere placed on the roof of a home was part of a Google trial for providing Internet access to remote areas. The experiment, part of Project Loon, involves an antenna in the mounted sphere communicating with a similar antenna floating 60,000 feet above sea level, on a solarpowered balloon. Google is expected to hold a press conference with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key to reveal their findings.

Tweets from Hillary

Local real estate broker and hobby contortionist David Ney delighted punters at the Nawaday Gallery open mic night last week when he sprung forth from a suitcase. He then went on to perform a routine of impressive limb-based feats because, in his words, hes not spinal .

Hillary Clinton has entered the social media fray, making her Twitter debut on June 10. Her bio on the site describes her as Wife, mom, lawyer, women & kids advocate, FLOAR, FLOTUS, US Senator, SecState, author, dog owner, hair icon, pantsuit aficionado, glass ceiling cracker, TBD. In what is no doubt a savvy PR move, her tweets so far have given a hat-tip to the Texts From Hillary meme that circulated on the web in 2012, ando also showing that shes firmly grasped the concept of a selfie by posting a photo with daughter Chelsea.

Awn Seng is of Kachin ethnicity, and made her entry into the modelling industry when she won the Miss Kose Contest. Since then, she has appeared in a number of Myanmar commercials, all the while continuing to forge a successful career as a model. Photo: Aye Zaw Moe (Setthmu)
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REGIONAL INSIDER

Stoking the flames in Cambodia

SAM Rainsy, Cambodias opposition leader and former finance minister, is not a man you would want your sister to marry. Though still boyishly handsome and stylish, he is outspoken, arrogant and very smart. Such men tend to rise meteorically and then self-destruct before gaining real power. That said, despite self-imposed exile in France to avoid an 11-year jail sentence, he claims is politically motivated, it is still too early to write off Rainsy, 64, as a recent incident in Bangkok has shown. On June 5, the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand (FCCT) planned to host an event at which Rainsy would discuss poverty, corruption and injustice in Cambodia. Given past conflicts with mediasuppressive Thai governments, the FCCT stressed that it was not sponsoring Rainsys visit and that responsibility for program content was solely that of the event organiser. The organisers name, however, was not revealed, although it was stated that the event would feature the launch of Rainsys new autobiography, We Didnt Start the Fire: My Struggle for Democracy in Cambodia. The book recounts his early days in Phnom Penh, his familys expulsion, the Khmer Rouge regime, the Vietnamese occupation and Prime Minister Hun Sens control of the country since 1985. The choice of Billy Joels infamous vocal rant, We Didnt Start the Fire, for the books title aptly reflects Rainsys precocious nature. But in truth, he cannot be blamed for the infernos that have ravaged this poor country over the past century, although he has sparked his own share of heated incidents. Another one happened last week when he arrived in Bangkok from South Korea and was told by

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immigration officials that he was not welcome in Thailand. The ostensible reason was the fear that Rainsy would badmouth Hun Sens government ahead of next months national elections. We do support democratic rule, but on the other hand we do not support other people using our country to attack others for political gain, said Thai foreign ministry spokesman Manasvi Srisodapol. It could be pointed out that criticising the government is an opposition leaders job, and that many of them have visited Thailand in the recent past

and done that without any problem. Malaysias Anwar Ibrahim and Lim Kit Siang spring to mind, as do Singapores Chee Soon Juan and James Gomez and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Indeed, Rainsy himself visited Bangkok last November and did not curb his enthusiasm for excoriating Hun Sens reign of the mafia in a banana kingdom. So what has changed? Well, there is that general election on July 28 and Hun Sen wants to take no chances that his bte noirs Bangkok speech might sway voters at home. And as press reports have highlighted and Rainsy himself has noted, Hun Sen is known to be friendly with the exiled former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra, whose younger sister Yingluck is the current PM. So it appears a word from Hun Sen to Thaksin to Yingluck means Rainsy is denied entry until after the end of July. It was not only silly but also point-

less since he went ahead with his talk at the FCCT via Skype from Singapore, which happily welcomed him as Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and the Philippines had earlier. And it was counterproductive, since the victimised Rainsy reaped greater publicity and kudos for himself and his party in the lead-up to the election. In his spiel, Rainsy said the Cambodian poll would be a farce, that Hun Sen was a coward who was afraid of the opposition and that his inevitable victory should be considered illegitimate. In the past, the bristly Hun Sen has responded with similar wild allegations, such as warning of civil war if Rainsys side wins the election. Of course, the opposition will not win. On that, both men concur. There will be no electoral fire in Cambodia next month. Like Rainsys visit to one of his neighbours, it will not be permitted.

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Woman to charge NLD security officials after alleged assault

SI THU LWIN sithulwin.mmtimes@gmail.com A WOMAN plans to press charges against National League for Democracy security guards who she says assaulted her when she tried to give a complaint letter to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi during the party leaders recent visit to Pyin Oo Lwin. Ma Khine Wutyay Thanda Maung said she was hospitalised following the incident on June 10, which occurred about midday in front of Royal Rose garden in Inn Htite Oo village, where Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was staying during her visit to the former colonial hill station. Ma Khine Wutyay Thanda Maung wanted to inform the party leader about her lawsuit against NLD Pyithu Hluttaw representative for Pyin Oo Lwin U Kyaw Thiha, who she says is the father of her child. She has accused him of failing to uphold a promise to pay child support and the case is currently before the district court. U Kyaw Thiha has admitted to paying Ma Khine Wutyay Thanda Maung K400,000 compensation about a decade ago but says the accusations are fabricated by people in the party who want to destroy his reputation. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi allowed the public to ask five questions during her public meeting on June 9 but I didnt get the chance to ask a question so I went on June 10 to give her a complaint letter, Ma Khine Wutyay Thanda Maung told The Myanmar Times on June 12. In the letter I made copies of the court documents and news reports in journals [about U Kyaw Thihas case]. But the security men physically assaulted me in a way that hurt my dignity, she said. She said that she planned to press charges against them in the coming days.

Association backs MT reporter over defamation allegations

Electricity engineer in Madaya initiates legal action against senior reporter for coverage of dispute
PHYO WAI KYAW pwkyaw@gmail.com THE Myanmar Journalists Association has criticised government officials for filing a defamation suit against a senior reporter from The Myanmar Times over coverage of a recent dispute in Mandalay Regions Madaya township. The associations Mandalay branch vowed to stand by the reporter, Ko Si Thu Lwin, and help him fight the legal action. Myanmar Consolidated Media, publisher of The Myanmar Times, stands by Ko Si Thu Lwin and the contents of his article, a spokesperson said. The company is ready to provide legal support if the court accepts the charges following the investigation, the spokesperson said. Madaya township electricity engineer U Nyan Htun submitted the complaint on May 29 on the basis that an article by Ko Si Thu Lwin published in the papers May 24 Myanmar-language edition contained some words that damaged the dignity of the electricity department and its staff. Madaya Township Court on June 12 sent the case back to police to gather more evidence. The court is expected to decide in late June whether there is enough evidence to accept the charge. Journalists association chairman for Mandalay Soe Bar Dine said he would lobby the government to withdraw the case if the charge is accepted by the court. If the issue proceeds any further we will send a letter to the Ministry of Electrical Power and other government bodies. The Madaya Township Court needs to decide first whether there is a basis for charges so the situation can change, he said on June 12. The article concerned a dispute in Madaya between residents and engineers over the route of new high-tension power lines. Residents argued that the line should bypass the town rather than be run down the main street for environmental and safety reasons. The dispute was resolved in favour of the residents through a lucky draw, but the Mandalay Region electricity department has vowed to press ahead with its original plan. A second article was published in the papers Myanmar edition on May 31 that included comments from the region-level engineer who is believed to have initiated the legal action. (See related story page 23.) The articles did not include the reporters opinion or view and just explained the publics views on the project. When a complaint was received after the first article the reporter met again with the Mandalay regional engineer and wrote a follow-up article, Soe Bar Dine said.

Ma Khine Wutyay Thanda Maung, who alleges she was assaulted by National League for Democracy security guards in Pyin Oo Lwin on June 10. Photo: Si Thu Lwin

I informed the police shortly after I was hit. Now I have discharged myself from the hospital against the orders of the doctors because I am worried about my son, she said. An official from the partys office for Mandalay Region, who asked not to be named, said the confrontation should never have occurred. Theres no reason to assault a citizen like this, regardless of whatever the personal issues behind the

incident are. I feel sad that it happened and legal action should be taken against those who physically assaulted [her]. We have to accept truth, he said. An official from Wetwun police station in Pyin Oo Lwin said on June 12 they had been informed about the incident and were investigating but a complaint had not yet been filed. Translated by Zar Zar Soe

I will do what I have to do to fight the charges.

Si Thu Lwin Senior reporter, The Myanmar Times

Ministry boosts research budget to US$5300

YAMON PHU THIT yamon89@gmail.com MEDICAL research funding in the government budget has been increased tenfold but is still the equivalent of just US$5300 a year. Speaking at the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Medical Research (Lower Myanmar), Minister for Health Dr Pe Thet Khin said the ministry would use its K130 billion budget increase in 2013-14 to put more money toward research at universities and hospitals. In our country, students who do research are only masters-level and doctorate students. Medical students

The increase in the health budget for the 2013-14 financial year

50%

seem to be unfamiliar with research, the minister said. Budget restrictions have prevented implementation of a ministry policy that medical universities must conduct research, he added, but the increase in research funding from

K500,000 to K5 million a year will allow implementation. Under the ministrys plan, research laboratories will be installed in medical universities and government hospitals, and existing laboratories upgraded. This will be of long-term benefit to the medical industry, said Dr Khin Saw Aye, director of the Department of Medical Research. Most doctors here are unfamiliar with research, which plays an important role in medical development, she said. The health budget for the 20132014 financial year is more than K400 billion, which is 3.21 percent of the total budget and an almost 50pc rise on 2012-13.

After the complaint was filed on May 29 it was immediately transferred to the township court. The court accepted the case and transferred it back to the police station to investigate. I opened the case with the supervision of the district electrical engineer. To continue the process, we will also coordinate with the region and district levels. I was sad when I read the first article, Madaya township electrical engineer U Nyan Htun said on June 5. Senior reporter Si Thu Lwin said he only learned a complaint had been filed when he read an article about it in the state-run Mandalay daily newspaper on June 3. When the official letter [about the charges] comes to me, I will do what I have to do to fight the charges, he said.

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Deputy Minister for National Planning and Economic Development U Set Aung speaks at a meeting with Thilawa residents on June 11. Photo: Ko Taik

Govt moves forward with Thilawa resettlement plan

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GOVERNMENT officials have promised residents in the Thilawa Special Economic Zone that a resettlement and compensation plan will get underway in a few months but have railed against what they say are attempts to cheat the program. Deputy Minister of Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development U Set Aung made the pledge at a meeting with residents on June 11. The government is going to implement Section A of the economic zone, which covers 600 acres, and we will prioritise the resettlement of and payment of compensate to residents in those 600 acres, said U Set Aung. However, he warned residents that they should not expect more compensation than the value of the land that has been acquired for the project. The meeting was the third between officials and residents since they defied a government order to leave their homes on January 31.

The government will use more than 5000 acres of land in Kyauktan and Thanlyin townships to implement the special economic zone, which will be developed in cooperation with Japan. U Set Aung said the government was wary of only paying compensation to people who really lived in the area, and not those who had arrived recently in a bid to make a quick buck. From April 4 to 26 we surveyed the residents who are living in Section A with a questionnaire. This will help us ensure that only real residents will get our support, he said. Only residents who were present on April 4 will be regarded as real residents for the purposes of compensation and they will be on a priority list for resettlement, he said. We have taken [satellite] photos of the area so that we can know straight away if any new houses appear. However, he said the government would consider compensation for residents who had abided by the eviction notice and already left the area. He said a survey will begin in the third week of June to ascertain the possessions of each household particularly their land and livestock as

well as their businesses, income and family size. After surveying, we will meet residents again in July to finalise resettlement and compensation. The project will start in September. He also told the farmers not to continue cultivating land because they

We have taken satellite photos of the area so that we can know if any new houses appear.
U Set Aung Deputy Minister for National Planning and Economic Development

may have to leave before it is time to harvest. I would like to request farmers not to continue farming because I am worried that you will lose more than necessary when the government makes you move.

But U Mya Hlaing, a farmer from Alwan Sut village in Thanlyin township, said he and others in his village planned to continue cultivating their fields. Although the minister said not to continue farming, we want to continue because we think we can harvest before the [Thilawa] project starts [in September], he said. Yangon Region Minister for Agriculture and Livestock U Soe Min warned residents not to split their households in order to get more compensation. Residents should wait for the government plan calmly and I would like to warn you not to try and cheat the resettlement and compensation plan. I know that some people are trying to build other houses for their children [to get more compensation]. And also non-residents are trying to squat in the area to get benefits so if there are any strangers squatting near your house, please inform the officials, he said. U Soe Min also said residents should be ready to move at short notice. Pack up your things and be ready to move. I dont want any chaos when the government tells everyone to leave.

South Korea to increase medical support

YAMON PHU THIT yamon89@gmail.com SOUTH Korea is seeking medical collaboration with Myanmar in longterm medical support and technical exchange, a spokesperson for South Koreas Ministry of Health and Welfare said. And last week South Korean doctors treated hundreds of people in Yangons Insein township for free. Speaking at the Korea-Myanmar Medical Advancement Plan 2013 ceremony at Yangons Inya Lake Hotel on June 12, Jang Kyung Won, the ministrys director general, said South Korea wants to expand medical relations with Myanmar, providing healthcare services and medical innovation exchange. It will start by providing free operations in South Korea to Myanmar patients who need surgery that is not available in Myanmar and providing medical training to local doctors, he said. The South Korean governments Medical Korea Global Project organises two medical programs annually for developing countries a Medical Charity Program and an International Medical Training Program. But the collaboration is likely to extend further, as South Korea also has Ministry of Health approval to open a cancer check-up centre in Myanmar, said Park Sang Eun, president of SAM Medical Centre of Korea. But we have to discuss whether the centre will be in the public or the private sector, he said. Staff from the SAM Medical Centre provided free medical treatment to 800 residents in Insein township on June 10 and 11, treating skin disease and heart problems and providing childrens healthcare and dental care. Most of the patients had skin diseases and lung problems, he said. Among the 800 patients, three who are in urgent need of surgery will be taken to South Korea to undergo free operations. This is part of the Medical Korea Global Project, he said. We will pay for the visa application, passport expenses, air fare, accommodation, medical expenses and other requirements. The patients can take one companion with them. Three Myanmar doctors with at least three years experience will go to South Korea for training. They will receive innovative medical technology and advancement in [South] Korea from August to November 2013, he said. The Medical Korea Global Project has provided free operations to more than 100 patients from 18 developing countries since it was launched in 2009.

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THE MYANMAR TIMES JUNE 17 - 23, 2013

Controversy ahead of UMFCCI vote

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MEMBERS of the countrys leading business body have criticised new rules for selecting senior officials that were to be used in an election at the Yangon headquarters of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry on June 15. The UMFCCI introduced the new rules on May 26, ostensibly to make the selection of its executive more democratic. The organisation was scheduled to hold a vote to choose its central executive committee (CEC) for the next three years at its headquarters on Min Ye Kyaw Swar Road over the weekend. Previously, elections were supposed to be held every two years but

The new rules contravene their promise that every member will have the right to elect the people they want.
U Soe Tun Myanmar Rice Federation

in practice the minister for commerce hand-picked the bodys CEC members. Under the rules introduced on May 26, members of the current CEC have been forced to resign and seek reelection in the June 15 vote. However, some members are unhappy that the rules stipulate that only members who have served one three-year term on the CEC or executive committee (EC) are eligible to be elected to the CEC. The rules were created by a fivemember presidential board of former presidents, senior officials and other experts. This group will also sit on an 11-member commission that will oversee the June 15 vote. Its worth noting the attitude of the presidential board when they assembled members on May 26 to discuss the new rules. The board said that the meeting wasnt organised to object to the rules but to confirm them. Even if we were dissatisfied we couldnt object so I left the meeting before it ended, said U Soe Tun of the Myanmar Rice Federation. The new rules contravene their promise that every member will have the right to elect the people they want freely. Anyone should be eligible to become chairman or secretary if they have the votes but these rules stop that, he said. It is not clear exactly how many CEC and EC members were to be elected on June 15. The CEC currently comprises around 50 members, while the EC has 125 members, most of whom are senior officials from UMFCCI-affiliated federations and associations. Presidential board member U Maung Maung said 63 representatives

UMFCCI chairman U Win Aung (left) at a ceremony in March. Photo: Boothee

of affiliated associations will still be directly appointed to the EC, while anyone who has been a UMFCCI member for at least one year can also stand for election to the EC. All members who joined the UMFCCI before March 31 are eligible to vote on June 15. Those who are eligible for the CEC will be required to self-nominate, and if there are more nominees than positions then a vote will be held. Those elected to the CEC will also be required to self-nominate for senior positions, such as president and secretary. If there is more than one nominee, the position will be decided through a vote of CEC members.

Long-time UMFCCI member Daw Chit Chit Myint said the bodys current constitution, as well as the new rules for the election of senior officials, denied equal rights to all members. Most of the current officials have been selected by the former government, she said, adding that fair elections should be held instead. But CEC member U San Lin, a joint secretary of Myanmar Edible Oil Dealers Association, said the current leadership had agreed to resign to ensure the process of selecting the new CEC is fair. We considered the possibility of only 75pc of the CEC resigning so that

elections could be held and the remaining 25pc staying in their position. But we thought that if we did that there might be misunderstandings so we decided everyone must resign and then elections held, U San Lin said at the meeting. However, neither he nor any other officials explained exactly why the one-term requirement had been included in the new election rules. Economist U Aung Htun Thet, who is also a member of the presidential board, indicated it was to ensure continuity. He said the dispute represented a tug of war between the emotional and rational and urged members to keep in mind the vision and mission of the UMFCCI when engaging in the debate on the leadership and elections. The old officials need to be changed but on the other hand continuity is important. Without continuity the federation could collapse, he said. Not all members were critical of the process. Daw Anna Khin Khin Kyawt, head of San Aung Imaging and a UMFCCI member since 1995, said she would nominate for a position on the EC. Im not sure what the result of the election will be but this is the first time theyve ever asked the members opinion about how to choose senior officials. Im really quite satisfied with that. Tt is a positive change. Formerly we had no opportunity to be a part of the decision-making process in the federation, she said. The UMFCCI was founded in 1919 as the Burmese Chamber of Commerce.

President U Thein Sein to visit Britain and France next month

PRESIDENT U Thein Sein will visit up to four countries in Europe next month, an official said on June 14, as the international community continues to embrace his nations democratic reforms. U Thein Sein will travel to Britain and France on his second trip to Europe in just a few months, a government official said on condition of anonymity. Our President U Thein Sein will visit about three or four countries in mid July. He will visit the UK and Paris in France for sure, the government official said, adding that detailed information of who will accompany him has not been released. The president visited several European countries in March although not Britain or France to drum up support for reforms that he has overseen since 2011. The announcement comes after the European Union on June 12 readmitted Myanmar to its trade preference scheme, saying it wanted to support reform through economic development. Myanmars membership in the scheme was withdrawn in 1997 due to concerns over the use of forced labour under the then-military government but it was reinstated in response to an International Labour Organisation report that said labour practices in Myanmar had improved. AFP

Tributes flow for Swiss philanthropist

TIM MCLAUGHLIN timothy.mclaughlin3@gmail.com A SWISS hotelier and noted philanthropist died in a car accident on June 6 on the Yangon-Mandalay highway. Peter Gautschi, 85, was travelling near Nay Pyi Taw when his car collided with another vehicle. Two Myanmar nationals who were travelling with him were killed and four others injured. It is believed the accident occurred when Mr Gautschis driver attempted to overtake another car on the highway. [Mr Gautschi passed away] in a country he loved and while pursuing his passion for helping the underprivileged, his charitable foundation, the Studer Trust, said in a statement. Mr Gautschi founded the Studer Trust, named after his mother, in 2001 after retiring from a successful career in the hotel industry. He spent nearly 30 years working for the Peninsula Hotel Group in Hong Kong, where he was credited with bringing Western-style hotels to China. He also founded hotel management chain Swiss-Belhotel International. The Studer Trust was born out of Mr Gautschis frustration with large aid organisations. Mr Gautschi and the Studer Trust set out to create high-impact, low-cost education facilities that were functional in remote areas, with schools costing about US$3500. Though originally focused on China, the Studer Trust expanded to include other countries, and in 2004 began constructing schools in Myanmar through private donations. Following Cyclone Nargis in May 2008 the trust brought emergency relief aid to affected communities in the Ayeyarwady delta. To keep overheads low and ensure that all donor dollars go toward projects, he personally covers the salaries of a few employees in the field. Gautschi even enlisted his own dentist to volunteer in cyclone-stricken Myanmar, Forbes Magazine said in a 2010 article. The magazine named Mr Gautschi one of its 48 Heroes of Philanthropy. Working alongside monastic schools, the trust has built 60 schools in Myanmar. The trust plans to continue its work despite Mr Gautschis passing. Mr Gautschi was cremated on June 10 and his remains sent back to Hong Kong.

TRADE MARK CAUTION

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Daw Suu reiterates call for constitutional change

SI THU LWIN sithulwin.mmtimes@gmail.com AS hluttaw representatives prepare to debate constitutional amendments, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has made her position clear, telling residents in Pyin Oo Lwin that the constitution is not suitable for genuine democracy. She made the comments at a public meeting in the former colonial hill station town on June 9, adding that she did not believe the majority of the people supported the constitution. The constitutional referendum was held on May 10, 2008, and in Cyclone Nargis-affected areas on May 24. The military government said turnout in the referendum was above 98 percent, with almost 94pc of people voting yes. Some said the constitution was approved by the public but somehow I dont believe it. Thats why I was against it when I was under house arrest, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi said. A female lecturer from a prominent university in the United States commented during a training session on the constitution that shed never seen a constitution that was as difficult to change as this one, she said. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi said she arranged the meeting in the town because she had promised she would visit if her party, the National League for Democracy, won a seat there in the by-elections. The partys candidate,

Legal system holding back FDI: NLD leader

SI THU LWIN sithulwin.mmtimes@gmail.com THE absence of rule of law is holding back foreign investment in Myanmar, National League for Democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi said at a public meeting on June 9. I have asked world-famous businesspeople why they have hardly invested in the country after they came and studied Myanmar, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi said at a public meeting in Pyin Oo Lwin. They gave me two reasons: the need for stronger rule of law and [improvements to] infrastructure. They said they did not come here for these two reasons. She said the lack of key infrastructure, including water and electricity supply and quality roads and bridges, also constrains potential investment. But the legal system is the main problem, she said, adding that it was not reliable. If there is no rule of law, it is impossible for a country to develop, she said. There should be a guarantee that their investments and businesses will not be stolen or confiscated if they make an investment in Myanmar. When reforms are carried out for the development of the country, we will have to clearly set priority tasks in our plans, and the rule of law is a vital part of that. It is no use if there are no judicial activities that make people obey laws, even if the laws are passed. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi said the absence of the rule of law diminished the amount of tax paid to the treasury, which limited the states ability to provide essential services to its people. In other countries, how taxes will be used and for what purposes is made public. But because people are not aware of this [in Myanmar], they come to the conclusion that the taxes go into the collectors pocket.

There should be a guarantee that their investments and businesses will not be stolen.
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

National League for Democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi speaks at a party rally in Pyin Oo Lwin on June 9. Photo: Si Thu Lwin

U Kyaw Thiha, beat U Khin Maung Win of the Union Solidarity and Development Party. NLD members from Mandalays northern districts as well as parts of northern Shan State attended the meeting, which mostly lacked the fervour of the by-election campaign period. One resident said the lack of information about the event and the choice of venue, which was far

outside town, had deterred some people from attending. Traditionally, political events here are held in the compound of Shwe Myin Tin Pagoda, the resident said. They also did not inform us about the exact time the event would start but we wanted to cheer Daw Suu, the resident said, adding that there were also complaints about being charged K1000 by the party for motorbike parking. Translated by Zar Zar Soe

Taxes are levied when business is thriving. Taxes should be levied according to the law and should also be paid. But many people are unwilling to pay. They dont want to pay taxes because they are not able to see how these taxes are of benefit to the people. They wonder why they are paying taxes when they do not have water or power. Translated by Thit Lwin

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THE MYANMAR TIMES JUNE 17 - 23, 2013

Thousands of workers protest in Hlaing Tharyar

Workers accuse employers of failing to follow decisions made by the new Dispute Settlement Arbitration Council
NOE NOE AUNG noenoeag@gmail.com MORE than 12,000 striking workers from 30 Yangon factories gathered in Hlaing Tharyar township on June 9 to protest against their wages and working conditions, and to reiterate their strike demands. Among their complaints was employers defiance of decisions made by the Dispute Settlement Arbitration Council. Other demands included a basic daily wage of K3000 per day, and an end to dismissals without cause and to compulsory overtime. When the factory owner fired six of us, the Dispute Settlement Arbitration Council decided we should be rehired and paid compensation for the days lost. But when we tried to go back to work, the factory owner said he couldnt accept the decision, Ma Khin Htay Yee, a worker at Htaik Tan Myanmar garment factory, told The Myanmar Times. She added that in January workers protested because the owner had not raised wages as promised, but then they went back to work anyway. Only six of us stayed out, and the owner then fired us for protesting. Ko Zaw Zaw Tun, a worker at Bo San pipe factory, said he and his colleagues were upset at being forced to work overtime. Workers dont want to work overtime every day. We have to work day and night, and have no time for our personal lives. But without overtime we dont earn enough to live on, he said. Negotiations went on for months without a solution. ... Last month labour ministry officials got involved but they couldnt solve the problem either. They told us to go to the Dispute Settlement Arbitration Council but the council referred us to the township-level dispute settlement board. Activists say basic factory wages are too low, and have to be supplemented by bonuses and overtime. Some workers also demand action against owners who defy decisions of the Dispute Settlement Arbitration Council by refusing to allow successful claimants back to work. The council decided in my favour after I was fired. Workers from our factory are now demanding a wage

Global Fund to decide on aid grants this week

KAYLEIGH LONG kayleighelong@gmail.com MYANMAR could receive at least US$315 million from the Global Fund over the next three years to fight HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria but some experts say this is not enough. In February, it was announced that Myanmar would be among the first countries to receive funding under a new system based on proposals made at a local level. This system replaces one in which the proposals were drawn up by governments. Myanmars proposal is backed by both the funds grant approvals committee and technical review panel, and grants are expected to direct $161 million to HIV programs, $82 million for TB and $72 million for malaria. Despite this boost, there are concerns that the funding will prove insufficient. The current funds available for HIV are $33 million a year. While it is good news that we will be funded from 2013 until 2016, the challenge is that a gap of $28 million a year would not allow us to meet the needs and commitments of the program, said UNAIDS country coordinator Eamonn Murphy. MSF-Holland country director Peter Paul de Groote also expressed concern over gaps in funding to fight HIV/AIDS, particularly to reach 85 percent anti-retroviral treatment (ART) coverage by 2015. Myanmar needs additional investment now to save lives. At the moment, Myanmar is able to provide ART to 53,000 people. An estimated number of 125,000 people are in need of treatment. Without additional resources it will not be possible to provide services to more people this year or next. The programs are overstretched and much more financial, human and technical resources will be needed to establish new sites to reach more people, Mr de Groote said. The allocations under the Global Fund program are expected to be finalised in Sri Lanka on June 18 and 19.

Workers from 30 factories protest in Yangons Hlaing Tharyar township on June 10. Photo: Boothee

increase, said Ma Hla Hla, who works in the Hlaing Tharyar Industrial Zone. Ma Hla Hla, who has been working at the factory for four years, said her take-home salary is K50,000. She pays K30,000 a month in rent and can barely support her family. But U Myat Thin Aung, president of Hlaing Tharyar Industrial Zones

Aung Thein Than and secretary of the Hlaing Tharyar Industrial Zone management committee, said that while salaries are low the Dispute Settlement Arbitration Councils decisions were too favourable for workers. Officials from the council always talk to the owner when they negotiate a dispute but they make the owner

We have to work day and night, but without overtime we dont earn enough to live on.
Ko Zaw Zaw Tun Worker at Bo San pipe factory

management committee, said in a meeting in May that factory owners could not pay more wages because they were facing electricity shortages and increases in the prices of materials and imported goods. U Aye Tun, managing director of

fulfil the workers demands as much as possible. I think the council should use a standard payment system to resolve the disputes, he said. He said both sides needed to show understanding and transparency. Workers should understand the

conditions and difficulties of the owners and owners should understand the lives of the workers as well, he said. I think most of the protests occur because of lack of transparency between owners and workers. But U Win Shein, director of the Department of Factories and General Labour Laws Inspection Department, said government bodies were doing their best to resolve the disputes fairly. We are trying to resolve the situation between workers and owners by negotiating in the factory or at the township-level dispute settlement boards. If the dispute is not solved at these levels, we can go to the Dispute Settlement Arbitration Council and even to the district-level dispute resolution office in accordance with the new Settlement of Labour Disputes law, U Win Shein said. Government officials from the relevant department are trying to resolve disputes between workers and owners. They solve problems fairly.

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Mandalay religious leaders to unite for June 23 ceremony

PHYO WAI KYAW pwkyaw@gmail.com HLAING KYAW SOE hlaingkyawsoe85@gmail.com THAN NAING SOE thennaingsoe@gmail.com CIVIL society activists aim to calm tensions in Mandalay by organising a peace ceremony led by influential Buddhist monks. The citys Committee for the Prevention of the Creation of Riots, whose members represent local religious groups, has planned the event for June 23. Committee member Daw Win Mya Mya, who also represents the National League for Democracy, said the ceremony would take place at Dhamma Tharlar Hall on the corner of 84th Street and 32nd Street in Chan Aye Thar San township. To prevent possible riots, we have invited influential monks to take the lead in calling on the public for peace. We will invite all religions to take part, said Daw Win Mya Mya. We all respect the monks and follow what they say. If we take this action in Mandalay, other cities could follow. I believe that there are some people who want to create riots, and a ceremony of this kind could reduce the risk of that happening, said U Nyi Nyi Kyaw, a Muslim member of the committee. The announcement of the ceremony comes after many parents in Mandalay pulled their children out of school earlier this month because of rumours that religious riots were about to erupt. The rumours are thought to have started from a group of youths on motorcycles who reportedly shouted threatening remarks outside some schools. We heard that some guys on motorcycles shouted remarks and rode off. It was not clear what they said. But some parents became worried and tried to take their children home. We calmed the situation and now were investigating who shouted the remarks, Mandalay Region police chief U Soe Nyein said on June 5. He said the schools had remained open because no incidents had been reported and they did not want to alarm parents further. Committee member U Thein Win Aung, who is also Muslim, said he thought the rumours about violence at the schools had been spread to induce a riot. He said some parents had been so alarmed at the news that they raced to schools with weapons in order to protect their children. The people who started these rumours are despicable, he said, adding that it was just the latest in a series of rumours seemingly aimed at creating religious tension. In a separate development, Mandalay-based organisation Sein Yaung So held a ceremony at Dhamma Tharlar Hall to mark the second

Man who sparked Lashio riots gets 26 years

A COURT has sentenced a Muslim man to 26 years in prison for an attack on a Buddhist woman that sparked religious violence in Lashio last month, police said on June 12. The man, who has been described by state media as a 48-year-old drug addict, was convicted of intent to kill, assault and drug use by a court in Lashio in northern Shan State on June 11, Police Major Moe Zaw Linn said. The 24-year-old victim, a petrol vendor, suffered burns in the attack, which triggered riots in the town that left at least one person dead and saw a mosque and orphanage burned. We have arrested about 60 people found by security forces with sticks and knives during the violence, Pol Maj Moe Zaw Linn said, adding that the Muslim man was the first person to be convicted. Several episodes of religious unrest mostly targeting Muslims have exposed deep rifts in the Buddhist-majority country and cast a shadow over widely praised political reforms since military rule ended two years ago. In March dozens of people were killed in sectarian strife in Meiktila, and thousands of homes were set ablaze. Ten Muslims have been sentenced to prison terms of up to 28 years in connection with the March violence in the central town of Meiktila. No Buddhists are known to have been convicted. AFP

Members of the Committee for the Prevention of the Creation of Riots meet earlier this month to plan a preaching event on June 23. Photo: Phyo Wai Kyaw

anniversary of the resumption of hostilities in Kachin State. Today marks two years since war returned to Kachin State. We saw a ray of hope when all the armed groups, including the KIO and the KIA, came to the negotiating table. Though we still hear gunfire in the state, this year could bring more positive results than last year. But I believe the situation is becoming more complicated and serious. The public and civil society organisations should help support the peace process as

much as they can, said the groups leader, U Tin Thit. I organised this event to encourage the emergence of true peace and to end the war as soon as possible. Participants sang peace songs and spoke in favour of ending the fighting. Sein Yaung So secretary U Maung Maung Oo said that the return of the armed groups to the negotiating table after the 60-year-long civil war was a good sign, and should lead to genuine peace based on equality for all ethnic groups.

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Leading monks accuse foreign media of inflaming tensions

BILL OTOOLE
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SENIOR monks, including the controversial cleric U Wirathu, have accused reporters in Western and Arab media of worsening tensions between Buddhists and Muslims. They made the comments at a gathering of more than 200 Buddhist leaders at a monastery in Yangons Hmawbi township on June 13 that was billed as an attempt to curb outbreaks of religious violence that have occurred throughout the country over the past year.

U Wirathu from Mandalays Masoeyein monastery. Photo: AFP

Our goal is finding the solution in a peaceful way to lead our nation in accordance with Buddhas teaching, said the Venerable U Dhammapiya, a spokesperson for the event. But he took the opportunity to slam sections of the international media, which he said had painted an unfair picture of the monastic community and its role in the conflict. He said the biased Western media was responsible for much of the escalation in violence over the past year and was particularly critical of coverage of the 969 campaign, which encourages Buddhists to only frequent businesses owned by other Buddhists. U Dhammapiya said Western media had incorrectly labelled it an anti-Muslim campaign, insisting that

it was instead a movement aimed at teaching young people the principles of Buddhism. When shop owners or taxi drivers put up the now infamous 969 stickers, it is only to show support for the educational aspects of the symbol and not to make a statement about race or religion, he said. He conceded that some people may be misusing the symbol but said they were a small minority. Many foreign media groups think the violence is caused by religion. In reality it is caused by social problems, he said. Some people are uneducated. Monks from throughout the country attended the conference, including U Wirathu, the Mandalay-based monk who founded the 969 campaign and has become well known inside Myanmar and abroad for his hard-line rhetoric about Muslims. U Wirathu told The Myanmar Times that he stood by all of his statements about Muslims, adding that each was based on evidence. He said his comments were not directed at Muslims specifically but at extremists of all stripes. [Extremists] cause problems and dangers, he said. Buddha rejects extremism. So whoever they are, I disagree with them. I also hate sharia law, he added. Asked to respond to critics who have called him an extremist and a racist, Sayadaw Wirathu said: I really take pity on them. ... They are under the influence of media backed by the Arab world. Europeans and Americans are educated people, but sometimes certain illusions are created by the Arab media. He spoke passionately of his support for the much-discussed policy limiting Muslim families in northern Rakhine State to only two children, as well as other measures to limit the expansion of Islam in Myanmar, saying they were necessary to protect the nation. U Dhammapiya agreed with his colleague, saying that the violence in Myanmar was fuelled by a fear of Muslims taking over the country. [People] want to protect their homes. They are scared, he said. We want to tell [Muslims], If you stay in your village and live peacefully, we will stay in ours and live peacefully.

Buddhist monks attend a conference on religious violence at a monastery in Yangon Regions Hmawbi township on June 13. Photo: AFP

Buddhist leaders reject accusations over conflict, 969

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MPs to submit education recommendations to hluttaw

EI THAE THAE NAING botoole12@gmail.com RECOMMENDATIONS from a two-day education forum organised earlier this month by the National Network for Educational Reform will be submitted to the hluttaw through MPs, network officials said. The National Education Forum was held at Insein School for the Blind in Yangon on June 8 and 9 and featured representatives from all 14 states and regions, as well as a wide range of ethnic and religious groups. U Thein Lwin from the National League for Democracys Education Network, which co-organised the event, said there were some agreements and some disagreements over the 13 main topics discussed at the forum. The discussion covered higher and monastic education, teaching standards and education for people with disabilities. The exam system and use of ethnic minority languages in classrooms generated the most heated debate. After discussing these issues at the forum, the one thing that everyone agrees on was the need for freedom in education, U Thein Lwin said, adding that this included students having the right to choose which subjects or courses they take. A statement of recommendations will be compiled within a few weeks. We will submit these recommendations directly to the hluttaw through representatives U Sein Htun and U Mann Johnny, U Thein Lwin said. We invited representatives from the group that conducted the Comprehensive Education Sector Review to the National Education Forum but they didnt come so we will go through the hluttaw representatives. The National Network for Education Reform comprises 10 organisations, including the Education Network, the Thinking Classroom Foundation, the 88 Generation and more.

BUDDHIST leaders have rejected accusations that members of the Sangha have exacerbated religious tension between Buddhists and Muslims and urged all Buddhists to work together for peace and the global image of their religion. On June 13-14, 227 Buddhist leaders from throughout the country assembled at Dhammaduta Chekinda Yama Forest Monastery in Yangon Regions Hmawbi township to discuss intercommunal conflict in Myanmar. Participants included Bhamo Sayadaw, the head of the Sangha Association; U Nanda Malar from Sitagu International Buddhist Academy; Waso Sayadaw; Yama Sayadaw; and leading monks from London and Malaysia. The Venerable U Chekinda said the meeting aimed to bring Buddhist leaders together to find ways to reduce the tension between Buddhists and Muslims in Myanmar. We dont want any more violence between Buddhist and Muslims. The conference called for positive suggestions [about how] to solve the problem using the Buddhas teachings as a pathway, he said. The Buddhist leaders objected to media reports describing a Buddhism-inspired genocide in Myanmar and said some articles had misinformed international readers about the reality in Myanmar.

All wrong information should be corrected. At this point in time the media plays an important role and must send accurate messages to the public to cool down tensions, said the Venerable U Dhammapiya, the spokesperson of the conference. If the media exaggerates the conflict it will only make it worse. They also responded to accusations that the 969 campaign was anti-Muslim, saying it had initiated in Mawlamyine in Mon State as an educational tool. We expected the symbol to only be used for peace, andto remember and respect Buddhism, but it has been misused for ill-will. We are now trying to trace the problem-makers, the Venerable U Wirathu from Mandalays Masoeyein monastery, told journalists on June 13. All media are requested to present the situation clearly and accurately. We found many unbalanced stories in media. They presented it as if Buddhism is creatingthe violence and this has defamed and shamed all of the worlds Buddhists, U Wirathu said. Following the discussion, the sayadaws released a five-point statement in which they called on Buddhists to help resolve the conflict through non-violence and highlighted the importance of strengthening law and order. The statement also called for a law stipulating that every citizen has the right to freely worship and study the religion of their choice. Buddhist leaders are planning to create a network of grassroots organisations that will work to prevent further outbreaks of violence

and share accurate information and will establish a website so that people can access up-to-date news and information, which would halt the spread of rumours, the statement said. However, the declaration was overshadowed by the revelation that they will also push for a law that will place restrictions on marriage between Buddhists and people of other religions. The law was not on the conference agenda but a draft was shared with attendees. It sparked an outcry in some quarters, with fears that it could exacerbate religious divisions and tension. U Wirathu said the draft would be given to the hluttaw, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, political parties and other organisations. Under the draft law, any Buddhist man or woman seeking to marry a follower of another religion must have permission from their parents and register with their township general administration department office. The law has been planned for nearly 10 years. I am expecting that the law can help Buddhist women who marry Muslim men get freedom of worship. I found many Buddhist women were forced to convert to Islam, U Wirathu said. It is unfair. I dont mean to stop them marrying but they should have freedom of worship. The law aims to guarantee the human right to worship your religion of choice freely. The draft law will incorporate elements of the Singapore and Malaysia marriage laws, existing marriage laws in Myanmar and recommendations from legal experts.

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THE MYANMAR TIMES JUNE 17 - 23, 2013

Ethnic parties to unite for 2015

WIN KO KO LATT
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FIFTEEN ethnic parties have announced plans to unite under the name Federal Unity Party so they can better compete with the Union Solidarity and Development Party and the National League for Democracy in future elections. The grouping includes the Shan Nationalities Democratic Party, the Chin National Party and the Rakhine Nationalities Development Party, which are all members of an ethnic political alliance known as the Nationalities Brotherhood Forum. Together, they control more than 100 seats in national and state legislatures. And they are already eyeing a major political role in mainland areas of the country, which are predominantly ethnic Burmese. I introduced the idea to form a larger party at a meeting of the Nationalities Brotherhood Forum held in Nay Pyi Taw in March 2012. We are going to start to tackle mainland politics, which our ancestors didnt take any interest in, Chin National Party chairman U Zo Zam said on June 11, the first day of a two-day Nationalities Brotherhood Forum meeting in Taunggyi. He said the Federal Unity Party banner would allow the parties to compete

at the national level against the USDP and NLD. But he described the move as a response to the decision of those parties to compete in ethnic minority areas. The big parties will run in our ethnic regions so we are on the defensive, he said. The decision was also made based on the expectation that a form of proportional representation will be brought in before the 2015 election. In the mainland [Burmese areas] there may be those who would like to cast a vote for me. This is one of the reasons we are forming the party. The Federal Union Party will oppose moves to introduce proportional representation, officials said. While they would not comment on whether they would boycott the election if the voting system is changed, U Zo Zam said he supported a shift away from first-pastthe-post voting. Personally I accept proportional representation. A multi-party system should not have a voting system where one person alone can win. Proportional representation is more suitable. The ethnic leaders will apply to form the Federal Union Party only after the policies and party rules have been agreed on, said U Sai Hla Kyaw, general secretary of the SNDP. He said the 15 founding parties will continue to exist, although members who join the Federal Union Party will have to resign from their original party first. Under election rules, parties are not allowed to merge. Translated by Thit Lwin

Rakhine groups negotiate merger, as RNDP boss quits

NAW SAY PHAW WAA nawsayphawwaa@gmail.com THE two largest ethnic Rakhine political parties met in Yangon on June 15 to discuss the possibility of a merger to improve their chances of victory in future elections. Officials from both the Rakhine Nationalities Development Party (RNDP) and the Arakan League for Democracy (ALD) said they expected the negotiations, which will take place at the Rakhine Thahaya Association office in Yangon, to be successful. I cant say it is certain. We will only know after the discussion, said RNDP chairman U Aye Maung. But I believe we need to merge before the by-elections in November. Our parties have to be united so that we are able to compete. U Aye Maung said he had also applied to resign from his party on June 3. He refused to say why but described it as an internal matter. My intention before I resign is to try to work for national reconciliation between these two parties. It is up to the parties whether they make my dream come true, he said. ALD chairman U Aye Thar Aung told The Myanmar Times that the party is ready to merge with the RNDP but a formal announcement will not be made until after the meeting. He said his party had proposed the merger in early 2013 but had initally been rebuffed by the RNDP. However, on June 3 the party received a letter from the RNDP proposing talks on June 15. Our partys policy is to work for national reconciliation and unity. Thats why we offered to discuss the idea of a merger with the RNDP but until now it hasnt happened, he said. Whenever we conducted party activities in the state, people always asked us to merge the two parties. We have already announced that we are ready to join if the [RNDP] is ready as well. U Aye Maung said earlier discussions on the subject had failed to progress because of infighting in both parties, adding that some people just want to blame each other and spread propaganda. If the talks are successful, the parties will both have to disband and form a new party, as election commission rules do not allow mergers. The RNDP was one of the most successful opposition parties in the 2010 election, winning 16 national-level seats and 19 in state and region hluttaws. The ALD was formed in 1989 and won 11seats in the 1990 election. It was later deregistered and boycotted the 2010 vote but re-registered in April 2012. Ko Kyaw Min from the Arakan Youths Organisation said he hoped to see the two parties merge into one big party. If they merge it will be better for the Rakhine community. We only hope that the new party can do good things for Rakhine people. All Rakhine people should be united, he said.

3MDG fund to tackle maternal and infant health in Chin State

SHWE YEE SAW MYINT poepwintphyu2011@gmail.com A MULTI-DONOR trust fund will expand its humanitarian activities to Chin State this August, with an emphasis on maternal and childrens health. The Three Millennium Development Goal (3MDG) fund, established in 2012, operates in conjunction with the Ministry of Health and works toward reducing child mortality, improving maternal health and combating HIV, tuberculosis and maers and young children. The goal is providing reproductive health services and establishing an emergency referral system so patients do not need to shoulder the burden of the costs of accessing emergency health, especially for those who have to travel far to reach hospital, Mr Sender said. Healthcare delivery support in Chin State will begin in four townships Falam, Tiddim, Mindat and Madupi and will continue until the end of 2016, assisting an estimated 250,000 people. The fund will also work closely with the Ministry of Health to leave a legacy of stronger healthcare delivery long after its activities cease. Chin State is an area of Myanmar which has been prioritised by the government under its rural development and poverty alleviation strategy, said James Howlett, a communications officer for the fund. Compared to other areas of Myanmar, levels of poverty and lack of access to health services are especially high in Chin State. But similar programs will be announced in the future in at least seven states or regions, Mr Howlett said, with plans to target at least 5 million people predominantly in rural areas. The United Nations estimates that 3800 women die in pregnancy and childbirth each year in Myanmar, mainly from post-partum haemorrhaging, infection, unsafe abortions, eclampsia and obstructed labour. Of these deaths, 87 percent occur in rural areas, with poor road conditions and under-resourced facilities both contributing factors.

The amount the 3MDG fund will distribute between 2012-16, mostly for maternal and child health projects

300

US$ MILLION

Muslims leaders speak at a press conference at the YMCA in Yangon on June 12. Photo: Ko Taik

Muslim leaders discuss recent violence

NAW SAY PHAW WAA nawsayphawwaa@gmail.com AGAINST a background of intercommunal strife elsewhere in the country, Muslim leaders in Yangon called a public meeting on June 12 to resolve misunderstandings about their beliefs. The meeting, at YMCA Hall, Botahtaung township, attracted more than 200 Muslim and non-Muslim participants and was followed by a press conference. Addressing the issue of conflict between Muslims and Buddhists, Muslim leader U Aye Lwin told The Myanmar Times: Social problems should not be categorised as religious problems. All religions condemn the resort to violence, and we all support justice. Denying that Muslims were terrorists, U Aye Lwin dismissed rumours about supposed Muslim plans to rule Myanmar and suggested some people were deliberately fostering conflict between the two communities. U Myint Thein, another Muslim leader, denied that Muslims had four wives and stated that Buddhist women were protected by a law dating back to 1954 that asserted their rights in a mixed marriage. He also denied that there were weapons hidden in mosques, adding: To reduce the risk conflict, we have to persuade innocent people who have been deceived.

laria. Seven donors have provided US$300 million to the fund, which will be distributed for projects up to 2016. The fund is calling for proposals from Myanmar organisations that can help deliver better healthcare in Chin State. Paul Sender, the funds director, said activities in Chin State will focus on improving access to midwives in remote areas and increasing delivery of drugs and vaccines for moth-

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News 13

SSA leader commits to peace process

Lieutenant General Yawd Serk meets President U Thein Sein and peace negotiators during historic visit to capital

NAN TIN HTWE

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THE leader of the Shan State ArmySouth last week pledged to work with the government for national peace after his historic meeting with President U Thein Sein in Nay Pyi Taw on June 10. It was the first meeting between the pair and Lieutenant General Yawd Serk said afterward that he believes that the government and president are on the right track with their reforms. This is our first meeting and discussion. But there will more discussions in the future, he said on June 11, adding that he believed the Tatmadaw had a most vital role to play in peacebuilding. Lt Gen Yawd Serk, who is also the leader of SSA-Souths political wing, the Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS), said that he had discussed the need for federalism with the president. We have 60 years of civil war because we dont trust each other, he said. Recent fighting between the SSASouth and Tatmadaw in northern Shan State that forced about 1000 people to flee their homes was further evidence of this lack of trust, he said. I felt sad about the fighting in Namkham township [in May], he said. Minister for the Presidents Office U Aung Min, the governments chief

peace negotiator, said another reason was the lack of clearly demarcated territory. We cant define our areas so the troops are mixed up and then fighting happens, he said. The president has already told me to define the areas. Well keep working on that. On the evening of June 11 Lt Gen Yawd Serk met ministers and deputy ministers from about 15 ministries and discussed a wide range of topics, including agriculture, mining, immigration and the formation of a joint peace monitoring committee. These topics, Lt Gen Yawd Serk said, were the direct result of consultations with Shan people affected by the conflict. There is no topic that is the top priority. Everything we discussed was important. Please go to the countryside and you can see how much people are suffering, he said. U Aung Min said the government would address the immigration concerns by issuing National Registra-

Shan State Army-South leader Lieutenant General Yawd Serk (right) and head government peace negotiator U Aung Min speak at a press conference in Nay Pyi Taw on June 11. Photo: Thiri

There is no topic that is the top priority. Everything we discussed was important.
Lieutenant General Yawd Serk Shan State Army-South leader

tion Cards in Lashio ahead of a larger rollout in rural areas. In regards to the peace monitoring committee, he said that two members from both the government and the RCSS/SSA-South would be included, while six respected and independent locals would also be involved. We need to monitor who makes the first mistakes, said Lt Gen Yawd Serk. After any agreement is reached or signed, implementation is needed and promises need to be kept. The Shan leader and his team also met the Ministry of Home Affairs Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control on June 12 and the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) in Yangon on June 13 to discuss the fight against illicit drugs, which has had a devastating impact on Shan communities. Lt Gen Yawd Serk said opium cultivation was increasing and more young people were using illicit drugs but stressed that it was a national issue. Drugs are not only a problem

for Shan State its a union-level problem. UNODC country manager Jason Eligh told The Myanmar Times that the talks went reasonably well but that cooperation with the RCSS has not yet started because of security concerns. We appreciate the position that the RCSS has taken in respect to drugs. It is important that this is acknowledged, Mr Eligh said. Work with the RCSS hasnt started on the ground yet. There is sporadic fighting and it is something that concerns us. [It needs to be resolved] before the programming can get underway on any significant level. I hope a resolution can be found. Im confident that we can begin shortly. The RCSS/SSA-South has accused government-backed militias of profiting from the drug trade in Shan State but Lt Gen Yawd Serk maintains that his organisation is not involved. Mr Eligh said that if the RCSS/ SSA-South is involved it should be

treated the same way as any other group profiting from illicit drugs. He urged the organisation to commit to combating the illicit drug and to ensure they are not part of the problem. Certainly there are some militia groups [involved]. We have raised this issue multiple times with the government. There needs to be a solution to this issue, he said. On June 13, Lt Gen Yawd Serk also visited the office of the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy in Yangon and met the partys leader, U Khun Htun Oo. They agreed to cooperate on political dialogue with the government, to help repatriate Shan people in Thailand ahead of next years census and to assist with the issuing of identity cards. We all agree that federalism is the most appropriate [political system] if we want to build a real union, U Khun Htun Oo wrote on his Facebook page following the meeting. Additional reporting by Tim McLaughlin

USDP leaders call EC meeting to discuss policy platform for 2015

WIN KO KO LATT winkolatt2012@gmail.com THE Union Solidarity and Development Party will hold a meeting of its executive committee from June 22-24 to debate key issues surrounding the 2015 election, a senior official from the party said last week. It will be the first EC meeting since the committee was expanded to more than 220 members at the partys national assembly in October 2012, central executive committee member U Hla Swe told The Myanmar Times. The CEC was also expanded from 24 to 44 members at the assembly. The party has not outlined what will be discussed at the meeting but I will discuss preparations for the 2015 election, what we should do from now until then, said U Hla Swe, who is also an Amyotha Hluttaw representative. Fellow CEC member U Tint Zaw said the meeting would take place behind closed doors, with no journalists invited. We are discussing with U Htay Oo, the leader of our public relations team, whether to hold a press conference after the meeting. issues. The partys central executive committee will also discuss these issues but adopting policies will take time, he said. The issue of candidates for the 2015 election is also likely to be discussed. The USDP recently asked its hluttaw representatives whether they wished to stand as a candidate in 2015 and some replied last week that they did not want to, U Hla Swe said. He declined to say how many would not run again. We will discuss who will continue as candidates in the 2015 election and who should be our nations leader if the USDP wins a majority in 2015, U Hla Swe said. I think the CEC members can reach a consensus on who should be elected as our political leader for the 2015 election. While President U Thein Sein initially said he would not seek another term, he has recently said he would stand again if his country needs him. However, party chairman Thura U Shwe Mann is also eyeing the job, saying at the World Economic Forum that he would take the job if the people wanted him.

USDP members at the partys national assembly in Nay Pyi Taw in October 2012. Photo: Christopher Davy

Chairman Thura U Shwe Mann will deliver the opening speech and reports from the partys leadership will also be distributed at the meeting, which will be held at the partys headquarters in Nay Pyi Taw. The report will cover the proposed change to proportional representation, federalism and the constitutional review, U Tint Zaw said. We are not yet ready to finalise our policies on these issues. We will just read out

the reports because some members are very busy and we want them know about these

The number of members on the USDP central executive committee

44

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News 15

UK trade minister upbeat on growth

ZAW WIN THAN
zawwinthan@gmail.com

BRITAINS trade minister said his visit to Myanmar to strengthen trade and investment ties would have been unthinkable 18 months ago, as he announced that British exports to Myanmar were up more than 175 percent on last year. Eighteen months ago it would have been unthinkable that a British trade minister would visit this country and be received by a room full of businesspeople, Lord Stephen Green said at a press conference at Traders Hotel on June 13. President U Thein Seins government, together with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, have led this country on a path to a peaceful and prosperous future and the last 18 months have seen remarkable progress. The UK fully supports this process and has demonstrated our commitment at the highest levels: Our prime minister, foreign secretary, secretary of state for international development and most recently chief of defence have

all visited to broaden and deepen our relationship. Lord Green visited Myanmar from June 13 to 14 on the last leg of a Southeast Asia tour to promote British businesses abroad. He was accompanied by a trade delegation that included representatives from major British companies, such as Arup, JCB, Standard Chartered and Crown Agents. Lord Green said British exports

The percentage increase in Britains exports to Myanmar in Q1 2013

178

to Myanmar had risen sharply in the first quarter of 2013 but there was still huge room for growth. He pointed to the fact that exports to Myanmar in 2012 amounted to less than 1pc of the 1.8 billion (US$2.81 billion) sent to Thailand. However, I am encouraged by recent figures showing that UK exports

are up an impressive 178pc for the first quarter of 2013, he said. The European Unions formal reinstatement of the generalised system for preferences to Myanmar on June 12 is likely to boost trade further and create jobs in Myanmar, he said. This will allow free access to European markets for goods manufactured in Myanmar, and will surely encourage strong growth in the manufacturing sector, he added. However, he said corruption and a lack of transparency continued to hinder British investment, and underdeveloped physical and technological infrastructure prohibits the easy flow of people and information. The banking sector is woefully underdeveloped and restricts the flow of capital into and around the country, hampering economic growth. Nevertheless, some British businesses have been quick to explore opportunities in Myanmar. Standard Chartered was the first Western bank to open a representative office in Myanmar, he said. Unilever opened its first manufacturing facility and three of the big four accountancy firms now have a presence on the ground. Lord Green also announced the formation of a British Business Group in Myanmar.

British Minister for Trade Lord Stephen Green speaks at a press conference in Yangon on June 13. Photo: Boothee

MDY road death toll rises again in May

MANDALAY Regions road toll hit an annual high in May, with 24 deaths recorded from 38 serious accidents, a Traffic Police Force spokesperson said. Accidents in May accounted for 24 fatalities, with another 40 injuries, up from 23 deaths in April, the spokesperson said. Most accidents are caused by reckless driving, he said. He added that while the number of accidents in 2013 is lower than 2012 month-onmonth, the number of fatalities has increased. The spokesperson said motorbikes are frequently involved in accidents and accounted for twice as many deaths as other vehicles 54 compared with 28. Ko Soe Naing, a 30-year-old Mandalay resident, said the profusion of motorcycles in the city meant accidents were hard to predict and avoid. In Mandalay you can be hit even if youre following the traffic rules, he said. My car has been hit by bikes while Im waiting at traffic lights. We have ... to try and predict what other drivers will do. A friend joked to me recently that a skillful driver can avoid collisions from either the front or back. And while he was kidding, I think hes right. The traffic police spokesperson said officials had determined that 129 of the accidents in the city this year were caused by reckless driving and 21 were caused by the driver speeding. Translated by Zar Zar Soe

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THE MYANMAR TIMES JUNE 17 - 23, 2013

Let us return home, Myitsone villagers plead

EI EI TOE LWIN
eieitoelwin@gmail.com

RESIDENTS displaced by the nowsuspended Myitsone dam project complain they have been condemned to live in a deadly village, where they cannot make a living and the housing provided is deteriorating. The villagers want to return to their homes and have accused the projects backers of breaking promises they made to encourage people to relocate. Despite facing arrest if they visit their former farmlands, many people live between the new village and their old homes. After widespread public criticism of the social and environmental fallout from the US$3.6 billion project, President U Thein Sein suspended the Myitsone dam in September 2011 for at least the five-year term of his government. But the villagers who had been relocated from the site to a new village, Aung Myin Thar Sanpya, say they are not allowed to go home again. Myitsone was one of seven dams to be built by CPI, a Chinese state-owned entity, on the upper reaches of the Ayeyarwady River in Kachin State. The dam would be capable of generating more than 6000 megawatts. Many villagers say they have tried to get official permission to return home because the farmland in the new villages is not good enough to sustain their livelihoods. We were forced to move in 2010. When we lived in Padan Kwin village, we owned many acres of land and had buffaloes and cows. CPI said they would give me two acres in

compensation, but theyve given us nothing, said Daw Khaung Yawl. Weve opened a shop to generate income but its not enough. U Khaung Lwan, deputy administrator of Aung Myin Thar Sanpya village, said it comprised 386 households combined from four villages. CPI had provided a two-storey house for each family, plus other benefits, including a 21-inch TV. We cant go back to our villages because our homes and farmlands have already been destroyed, said Daw Khaung Yawl. Since last month, CPI has stopped providing us with rice, although they promised they would provide it for five years. But now they want to stop because the project was suspended. Villagers who have attempted to return to their old homes have been arrested and forced by local authorities to sign an undertaking not to return, on the grounds that they had already received compensation for their land and crops.

Women at the confluence of the Maikha and Malikha rivers in Kachin State, an area known as Myitsone. Photo: Boothee

A man pans for gold near the Myitsone area in Kachin State. Photo: Boothee

We go between the new and old villages because we still do our business in the old villages, but we live in the new village for education and health services. There is no school or clinic in the old village as they were moved to the new village, said Daw Bauk Mai, retailer in Tangphre village. My mother-in-law and I mostly live in Tangphre because we opened a shop there. But we need more land for my buffaloes to graze. Daw Bauk Mai said CPI and the local authorities had told villagers they would be able to plant crops around Myitsone until the land was flooded. But local authorities have arrested villagers who returned to their land and told them to stay away. Twenty villagers including me were arrested last year by the local authorities. They threatened us and said that if we came back they would put us in jail. But we have no choice. Our village is the only place we can survive. All the villagers think Aung Myin Thar is a deadly place. We cant work the land, there are too many stones and the houses they provided look nice but they are deteriorating slowly inside. Now, two-thirds of the population has

moved to settle Tangphre again, Daw Bauk Mai told The Myanmar Times. Residents of Tangphre, Myitsone and Lepe villages wrote to the Kachin State chief minister and the president in March to request permission to resume farming but have received no reply. We are continuing to farm, but it is unofficial. We know they can ar-

Weve opened a shop to generate some income but its not enough.
Daw Khaung Yawl Resident of Aung Myin Thar village

rest us at any time, said U Tu Hkaung from Tangphre. Villagers said CPI officials occasionally visited Aung Myin Thar and asked them what difficulties they faced. They also explained the advantages of building the dam and said the

project would provide residents with better-paying jobs. We told them of our difficulties and they said they would report to their authorities, but nothing has happened, said Daw Khaung Ywal. The Chinese government and CPI in particular appear desperate to see work at the dam resume. Last month, a CPI official lobbied members of a National League for Democracy delegation visiting China to push President U Thein Sein to resume the project. The party said the decision was the responsibility of the government. Chief Minister U Lajun Ngum Sai refused to rule out the possibility of the project restarting. The project has been postponed. The company is no longer working in the project areas. There is still some machinery there but it is being gradually withdrawn to China. Speaking of the possibility that China could persuade the Myanmar government to resume the project, U Tu Khaung said: We dont want the project to resume. We just want to go back home officially. We dont want to live in this deadly village anymore.

Constitution discussions focus on federalism change

NAW SAY PHAW WAA nawsayphawwaa@gmail.com DISCUSSIONS on the need to change the 2008 constitution are intensifying, with leaders from ethnic political groups meeting regularly in Yangon to discuss possible amendments. What has resulted from those discussions is a resounding desire to revisit the idea of federalism, and particularly the greater delegation of responsibilities to the states. For the past two and a half months, various representatives from civil society and political groups have been meeting every two weeks at the Royal Rose Restaurant in Yangon to listen and share ideas, said U Myint Aung, who has been attending on behalf of the Former Political Prisoners group. The most recent meeting was held on June 2, and another, the seventh, is scheduled for June 15. The New Mon State Party has been invited to give input. U Pu Kyint Shin Htan, chairman of the Zomi League for Democracy, said on June 2 the 2008 constitution offered little for ethnic minority groups. When the 2008 constitution is amended, federalism has to be included, he said. Ethnic conflict is mostly concerned with the constitution and even if the constitution is amended, there will still be conflict if federalism is not included. During a previous meeting on May 18, representatives from all the groups reiterated that they would like to amend the 2008 constitution, said Shan Nationalities League for Democracy general secretary U Sai Nyute Lwin. If the government doesnt want to fight with [ethnic groups], it would be better to practise federalism, he said. U Myint Aung said the government, through lead peace negotiator U Aung Min, has been engaging in discussions on the subject with the United Nationalities Federal Council, an umbrella group of 11 armed ethnic groups, including the New Mon State Party. U Myint Aung said the fact that U Thein Seins government is involved in the discussion shows that the 2008 constitution is not appropriate for this period and doesnt serve the interest of most people. While definitions of federalism vary, it is generally considered to be a system where power is shared between national and regional governments.

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Civil society marks war anniversary

EI EI TOE LWIN
eieitoelwin@gmail.com Photo: Ko Taik

RELIGIOUS and ethnic civil society groups marked the second anniversary of the outbreak of fighting in Kachin State with a peace march and prayer ceremony. The groups also called on both sides to ensure peace talks between the government and the Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO) lead to genuine federalism. The June 9 ceremony, which was organised by 18 civil society groups with the slogan Calling for a Genuine and Just Peace, drew about 500 people. The march started at Independence Monument in Mahabandoola Park and ended at Zaw Tanar Yama Monastery in Ahlone township. Wreaths were gathered along the way to be laid at a memorial for those who have died in the conflict since June 2011. At the ceremony, participants prayed for peace and sang songs from various religions to show solidarity with those displaced by the fighting. An exhibition of photos highlighted the effects of the conflict on ordinary people, while a documentary, Hopes Behind War, which was based on interviews with displaced people living in relief camps, was screened. Today I pray for people from both sides who have died on the battleground and also to get real peace in the whole Kachin region, said Ko Jaw

Activists stage a peace march in Yangon on June 9 to mark the second anniversary of the outbreak of fighting in Kachin State.

Gun, a member of the Kachin Peace Network. Organisers said they wanted to use the ceremony to share the bitter experiences of the Kachin and pressure both sides to end the civil war. Ma May Sabae Phyu, a member of the Kachin Womens Peace Network, said the signing of a seven-point agreement in Myitkyina on May 30 was a welcome step but did little to alleviate the suffering of people in Kachin State. We welcome the result of the latest talks [between the government and the KIO] but we need to remember that

thousands of people still cant go back to their homes and are living in IDP camps, she said. We think that both sides should take steps so they dont need to stay any

longer in those squalid camps. Today we are holding this ceremony so that all people remember the anniversary of the resumption in fighting and can understand how those IDPs feel.

We need to remember that thousands of people still cant go back to their homes.
Ma May Sabae Phyu Kachin Womens Peace Network

To show the suffering of people displaced by the conflict, organisers arranged for a number of IDPs to speak at the event. They described their lack of hope for the future, inability to work and the poor conditions in the camps. We live in a very small space in poor conditions. We dont have enough food and shelter even though some local and international organisations are supporting our basic needs. We dont want to live in a camp any more, we really want to go back our villages, said Daw Mary from Manje IDP camp. But Im afraid of living in my village because of landmines. My house has already been burned down because of the conflict. We are praying to get peace as soon as possible, she said. Daw Lu Chan of Nyaung Hna Pin IDP camp said water and sanitation was also a problem. There are 270 people living in this camp but there is only one tube well in the village. We have lots of trouble accessing clean water. We want to go back to our homes but have no idea when that will be possible, she said. Noting that the conflict has not yet ended, civil society groups urged both sides to undertake a number of measures during the negotiation phase. These include establishing a conflict-free zone to protect civilians, prioritising humanitarian aid over security and providing assistance according to international human rights standards. They also urged the government and KIO to establish a tripartite ceasefire monitoring and advisory group comprising individuals and representatives of UN agencies, non-government organisations and civil society groups.

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THE MYANMAR TIMES JUNE 17 - 23, 2013

Wa reiterate autonomous state demand

United Wa State Army official says it will be impossible for the groups army to be subsumed into the Tatmadaw unless its demands are met
EI EI TOE LWIN eieitoelwin@gmail.com A UNITED Wa State Army official has reiterated the groups demand for an autonomous state. U San Khun, deputy chief of the UWSAs External Relations Department, said the Wa would not settle for the Self-administered Division created under the 2008 constitution. He said the UWSA had made the request to U Thein Zaw, the deputy chairman of the governments peacemaking team, when he visited the Wa capital Pangsang in May. [U Thein Zaw] said he will report [our demand] to President U Thein Sein but they have not replied yet, U San Khun said. We will ask constantly until our demand is met. If it doesnt happen before we die, our future generations will also keep demanding [an autonomous state], he said. Section 56 of the 2008 constitution groups Hopang, Mongma, Panwai, Nahpan, Metman and Pangsang in Shan State as the Wa Selfadministered Division. The UWSA and its political wing, the United Wa State Party, was formed in 1989 after the collapse of the Burma Communist Party, and signed a ceasefire with the government shortly afterward. The Wa comprise about one percent of the countrys population and the UWSA is the second largest in the country, with some 20,000-30,000 holding arms. U San Khun said aside from controlling a sizeable army the Wa had also shown they are capable of running the necessary administrative bodies in their region. We can administer ourselves. Thats why we are demanding autonomy, he said, adding that the Wa had no desire to split from the union or Shan State. We just ask for the rights that we should have, U San Khun said. We dont have any intention to create problems. Every ethnic group wants to get self-administration and autonomy. Other sections of the constitution are also problematic for the Wa. Under section 338, all armed forces must be under the command of the Tatmadaw. It is impossible to give up our weapons without getting what we demand, U San Khun said. The Wa army is the strongest army after the Tatmadaw but we do not bully the Tatmadaw or any other ethnic armed forces our army is just for the defence of our region. However, if anyone invades our land, we will totally smash them to protect our region.

If anyone invades our land, we will totally smash them to protect our region.
U San Khun UWSA External Relations Department

Seven years on, govt vows to enforce anti-smoking law

SHWE YEE SAW MYINT
poepwintphyu2011@gmail.com

THE government will soon begin enforcing a law enacted seven years ago that is designed to stop activities aimed at promoting smoking, a Ministry of Health official said. The Control of Smoking and Consumption of Tobacco Products Law was introduced in 2006. It bans advertising of tobacco products, and tobacco companies sponsoring events and conducting promotions, such as free giveaways. We have the law but it has not come into force, said Daw Nang Naing Naing Shein, a director of the ministrys Tobacco-free Initiative. Firstly we will finalise the rules of the law and will issue instructions to the relevant departments to cooperate with our anti-tobacco plan. She said one of the first tasks would be to crack down on direct and indirect advertising of tobacco products. In the future we will try to control tobacco advertising in cooperation with the head of township administrative offices. Municipal authorities

used to take responsibility for enforcing the law, said Daw Nang Naing Naing Shein. First offences under the law are punishable with a fine ranging from K20,000 to K50,000, while subsequent convictions can result in a two-year jail term and a fine of up to K200,000. Speaking at a World No Tobacco Day event in Nay Pyi Taw on May 31, Deputy Minister for Health Dr Win Myint conceded that very few people seem to follow the law. We want the public to know that it is illegal to distribute cigarettes free of charge, to give out goods with the label of a tobacco product or to sponsor or render service to an athletic event, funfair or exhibition, he said. Myanmar launched its tobaccofree program in 1980, after introducing its first anti-smoking legislation in 1959 with an act that banned smoking in theatres. Ko Wa Lone, 26, said he took up smoking as a teenager. While he enjoys smoking in the teashop with his friends, he said he never accepts cigarettes given away in promotions because they are low quality and really bad for health. He agreed that a crackdown was needed on promotions and advertising. They promote cigarettes through

A man smokes a cigarette in downtown Yangon. Photo: The Myanmar Times

things like two-for-one offers, he said. And companies promote their products by giving away free packets during Thingan. I even saw one celebrity handing out cigarettes to the public on stage during this years water festival while it was being shown on television. In restaurants, sales girls are used to promote products. Other avenues of discouraging smoking are also failing to have an impact. In 2010 the government doubled

the tax on cigarettes to 100 percent, while taxes on other tobacco products, including cheroots, were raised to 50pc in 2012. Additionally, shops are required to charge a 5pc sales tax. But a spokesperson from the Internal Revenue Department said most cigarette producers do not pay the tax because of a lack of enforcement and knowledge. Most businesses in the sector have never been taxed although in practice

we are meant to tax them. Now we are trying to persuade them to pay it. However, several cigarette producers are paying tax. The Internal Revenue Departments Top 100 Taxpayers for the 2011-12 financial year lists Rothmans of Pall Mall Myanmar Pty Ltd as the second-highest commercial tax-paying company and 91st in terms of income tax. Myanmar Sampoerna Tobacco Co, Ltd stood at 14 in terms of commercial tax.

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TRADE MARK CAUTION

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News 19

Malaysia to help repatriate Myanmar nationals

MALAYSIA said last week it would work with Myanmar to repatriate thousands of their nationals following clashes in the community that left at least four dead and led to a security sweep. The two Southeast Asian nations insisted that violence beginning late May at a wholesale market in Kuala Lumpur linked to strife between majority Buddhists and minority Muslims in Myanmar was under control. Malaysian authorities have suggested Buddhists came under attack from Muslim countrymen seeking vengeance over deadly sectarian strife back in Myanmar.

Migrants rejecting return offers

NOE NOE AUNG
noenoeag@gmail.com

The quarrel they have back home is brought to our country.

Wan Junaidi Jaafar Malaysian Deputy Home Minister

DEBT and fear of unemployment are keeping Myanmar migrant workers in Malaysia despite threats to their safety and offers of assistance to return home from the government and private companies. Concern arose for the safety of Myanmar workers in Malaysia after at least four were killed and nine injured in Selayang, Selangor region, last month. Those attacks were reportedly prompted by accounts of intercommunal violence between Buddhists and Muslims in Rakhine State and elsewhere. In the wake of the attacks, Deputy Minister for Information U Ye Htut announced that deputy ministers from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Labour had left for Malaysia to help the workers. Major companies like Max Myanmar, Htoo Trading and Kanbawza also promised to donate money to the injured workers and to help bring those who wanted to return home back to Myanmar. Myanmar Airways International, which is majority-owned by Kanbawza, announced a 50 percent discount on tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Myanmar, and said some could return for

Shelters hold detainees at an immigration detention centre south of Kuala Lumpur. Photo: The Myanmar Times

free, while Air Bagan, owned by Htoo Trading, announced that the company would help returning workers reach their hometowns. Max Myanmar owner U Zaw Zaw said he would donate 1000 free air tickets between Kuala Lumpur and Yangon through his Ayeyarwady Foundation. But they may have few takers. I think only a few people want to go back to Myanmar. Legal workers can go home without difficulty but illegal workers here are afraid it wont be easy to work abroad again, said Ko Zaw Lin, a worker in Kuala Lumpur. He said many of the workers come to Malaysia after borrowing the money needed to go abroad. Until they pay off the debt, and make enough money

to help their families, they cannot go home again. Were worried about what kind of jobs we could get back home, Ko Zaw Linn added. He said workers in the regions where the violence erupted want to go back as they are afraid. More than 60 of them took refuge in a Buddhist monastery in Kepong. But now many of them are back at work. The violence seems to have ended. But Myanmar workers are still worried because of rumours, especially on Facebook. A worker from Sarawak in eastern Malaysia who asked not to be named told The Myanmar Times that most

of his friends dont want to go back to Myanmar. The violence occurred in western Malaysia so workers from the eastern part are fine. But when I ask my friends in western Malaysia, they said they wont go back unless conditions get worse, he said. A major factor is that most migrant workers are supporting their families in Myanmar with the money they earn in Malaysia, he said. What will they do after they go home with the help from businessmen and government? Many will become jobless and thats why they dont want to go back including me. But illegal workers are in trouble because Malaysian police are harassing and arresting them after the violence, he said. Ko Khin Maung, a worker from Kepong, Selangor region, said he had no plans to return, despite living near the scene of the killings. I believe that there will be a law to protect migrant workers in Malaysia, Ko Khin Maung said. The murders and violence occurred in Selayang, Shah Alam and Kuantan in Selangor region. The other places here are still calm. Criticisms that Myanmar embassy officials in Malaysia had given inadequate help have spread swiftly. The Myanmar Times was unable to contact the embassy. However, an article in state media quoted the deputy ministers as saying prior to their departure for Malaysia that the government does not turn a blind eye to the violence against Myanmar citizens.

It is a clash of Myanmars among themselves. ... The quarrel they have back home is brought to our country, Malaysian Deputy Home Minister Wan Junaidi Jaafar told reporters on June 13 after meeting a delegation from Myanmar. He said some 257,000 Myanmar nationals work in Muslimmajority Malaysia 144,000 of these illegally filling mostly low-paid jobs in plantation, construction and other sectors shunned by locals. Some 250 people remain in detention after a security sweep following the deadly clashes, in addition to illegal workers who were already being held. We have 4400 Myanmar detained in immigration detention centres now and we have invited the Myanmar authorities, especially the embassy, to ... bring them back, Mr Wan Junaidi said. He also called on the United Nations refugee agency to swiftly process those who say they are refugees and feel unsafe returning to Myanmar. The agency has documented some 95,000 Myanmar refugees in Malaysia, which does not grant them any legal status but allows temporary stays. Of them, 28,000 are Muslim Rohingya. The United Nations has described them as one of the worlds most persecuted minorities but the government says they are illegal immigrants from Bangladesh. Myanmar Deputy Foreign Minister U Zin Yaw said in separate comments to reporters that the attacks in Malaysia were believed to be gangrelated and not necessarily religious. We ask help from the Malaysian government to protect our people working here. Some want to go back to Myanmar so [we will] make arrangements for them to go back quickly, he said. AFP

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BRIEFS
Mandalay Guides urge development of Pinya as tourism site

Tour guides in Mandalay say the ancient region of Pinya should be developed into a tourist destination. Pinya, located south of Inwa, was a Burmese capital from 1312 to 1364. Six kings ruled during that period. At Pinya tourists can see historic buildings as well as rural culture. Not only local tour guides but also tour companies should make more effort to turn Pinya into a popular destination, said freelance tour guide Ko Win Zaw Oo. Ko Win Zaw Oo said roads in the area would need to be upgraded and basic maintenance undertaken at sites of interest. The tour companies do not include Pinya in their package tours and many guides are unfamiliar with the region. Its also hard to travel there because of the roads. But one attraction is that you dont need to pay an entrance fee. Ko Thaung Naing Oo, an English-speaking freelance tour guide, said the Pinya area was also notable for its examples of architecture from the Nyaung Yan dynasty (1597-1752). Tour companies should include Pinya in their packages, he said. The main attraction at Pinya is Aung See Gone Pagoda but the rural countryside is also dotted with notable caves, the guides said. Shwe War Lwin, translated by Zar Zar Soe

MA60 planes in spotlight after another Myanma Airways crash

CHINAS high-flying aviation ambitions suffered a setback last week as Myanmar grounded several planes made by the Asian powerhouse following another incident involving a plane operated by state-run Myanma Airways. Indonesia ordered special checks on its fleet following a series of safety scares after an MA60 turboprop airliner with 52 people on board crash-landed at an airport in eastern Indonesia on June 10, leaving two passengers with minor injuries and forcing state-owned carrier Merpati to write off the plane. The same day in Myanmar an MA60 carrying about 60 people skidded off a runway at an airport in Tanintharyi Regions Kawthoung. No injuries were reported. It was the second such incident in less than a month involving one of three MA60s owned by Myanma Airways. I think the accidents happened because of system failure. We will check all the systems. Thats why we stopped the operation of the planes, said U Tin Naing Tun, director general of the Department of Civil Aviation Department. The systems also showed warnings before. The Chinese maker of the plane, AVIC Xian Aircraft Industry Company, could not be reached for comment on June 11. China is fighting for a bigger share of the multi-billion-dollar global aviation market. The country is developing the ARJ21 regional jetliner and the 168-seat C919 plane in the hope of competing with Boeing and Airbus. Its turboprop-powered airliners have a chequered record. In May 2011 an MA60 operated by Merpati crashed in West Papua province, killing 25 people. Following that accident, Indonesian authorities banned the plane from landing at three airports with difficult approaches. After the latest incident on June 10, Indonesias transport ministry said it would carry out a special audit the term given to checks carried out following serious accidents on the MA60s. The process would take up to three months, ministry spokesman Bambang Ervan said. We will investigate how maintenance work was carried out, the availability of spare parts, crew training and all matters related to operations, Mr Ervan said. Merpati is the only Indonesian carrier that currently uses the Chinesemade planes, with eight in operation and five more undergoing routine maintenance work, airline spokesman Herry Saptanto said.

Security officials inspect a Myanma Airways aircraft that skidded off the runway into a field upon landing at Kawthoung on June 10. Photo: Myanmar Police Force

We have no plans to ground our planes because of yesterdays incident, he said. Our MA60 aircraft have been certified by Chinese and Indonesian aviation authorities. We will continue to fly them. Dudi Sudibyo, senior editor at Indonesian aviation magazine Angkasa, noted however that MA60 planes were not certified safe by US or EU aviation authorities. Merpati was too hasty in pur-

chasing the aircraft, he said. Mr Sudibyo said the airlines pilot training, maintenance procedures and stock of spare parts should be investigated. They should have grounded the MA60 for a week or two while the investigations are ongoing. Other operators of the plane include Lao Airlines, Philippines Zest Airways and several Chinese carriers. Following the 2011 accident, there were calls by Indonesian lawmakers to ban the planes altogether. AFP

Mandalay Officials swamped by demand for ID cards

Immigration Department officials in Mandalay Region have issued almost four times more National Registration Cards than they expected during a recent two-month campaign. The department had expected to issue 8106 cards under the fifth phase of the program, including 4633 in urban Mandalay, said U Thaung Zaw, head of Mandalays immigration office. But we issued 23,094 by the end of the project. Initially I thought that our department wouldnt be able to meet the quota but hluttaw representatives were able to help us, he said. Resident U Win Aung of Mandalays Chan Aye Tharsan township said the process of replacing an NRC was faster and cheaper during the campaign. In the past we had to spend a lot of time visiting many government offices to get an NRC. Now we can get this card in a short time, in just one day, and I dont need to pay any money. This is really good for someone in my situation, U Win Aung said. Khin Su Wai

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Exam pass rate down in Rakhine

AUNG SHIN koshumgtha@gmail.com COMMUNAL conflict over the past year has been blamed for a decline in matriculation exam pass rates in Rakhine State. The results were released on June 8, with just 21.71 percent of students in Rakhine State passing, down from 23.88pc last year and 26.81pc in 2011. This year, the exam pass rate is lower than last year because there was less school time in some townships. And also some children faced mental problems because of the conflict, said U Sein Hla Tun, a deputy director from the government eduation office in Rakhine State. A total of 21,534 students sat the matriculation exams at 75 exam centres across Rakhine State in March. Only 4678 students passed the exams, which mark the end of high school. As The Myanmar Times reported last month, outbreaks of violence in Rakhine State in June and October 2012 had a dramatic impact on schooling in parts of the state, with some Muslim students still yet to return to the classroom. In response, the Indonesian government has donated US$1million to the Rakhine State Government to build three child-friendly schools. The regional government is also building 33 temporary schools in Muslim IDP camps with support from the United Nations Childrens Fund.

BRIEFS
Yangon Charity surgery program to target cleft deformities

A derailed city circle train lies on its side near Hledan station in Yangon on September 1, 2011. Photo: Kaung Htet

Yangon train overhaul lacks funding: minister

TIM MCLAUGHLIN
timothy.mclaughlin3@gmail.com

AN OVERHAUL of the Yangon circle train line may not be completed for at least five years because of a lack of funding, Minister for Rail Transport U Zayar Aung has told The Myanmar Times. An upgrade and expansion of the circle train line and its five branches, which cover 148

kilometres, is a central element of the new Yangon 2040 city plan. Drafted by Yangon City Development Committee, it aims to increase rail patronage from just 3 percent of all journeys to 30pc over the next three decades. In the shorter term, an upgrade of the 45.9km circle route is considered essential for alleviating worsening traffic congestion. The railway could also help to ferry workers to industrial zones outside of the city, creating what UN-HABITAT adviser Michael Slingsby describes as a beads on a necklace effect,

The length in kilometres of the main Yangon city circle train line

45.9

with factories lining the track. But U Zayar Aung said that there was little interest in funding work on the line. Who will fund this project? Only Japan and [South] Korea have shown interest in upgrading the track together with other [sources of ] funds. The problem is securing funding, he said. The type of loans granted to move the project forward for example, whether they are commercial or development loans would also play an important role in how and when it is completed, he said. A paper complied by the University of Tokyos Graduate School of Public Policy in March 2012 estimated the cost

at around US$10 million a kilometre, or more than $400 million for the entire circle route, excluding branch lines. U Zayar Aung said that part of the cost of a large-scale upgrade could be covered by developing some of the land that surrounds the track but additional funding would be needed. The circle line upgrade remains the ministrys second priority, behind the YangonMandalay line, which U Zayar Aung described as the artery of Myanmar and the countrys lifeline. Minor improvements have been made over the past year to the Yangon circle line, including the replacement of wood sleepers with precast concrete and upgrades to rolling stock. The upgrades were designed to increase the speed on the train but have largely failed to have an impact because of the numerous railroad crossings along the track. U Zayar Aung agreed the measures had proven ineffective but said the ministry plans to rework crossings on the line.

More than 100 patients with cleft deformities will have reason to smile after benefitting from corrective operations offered under a charity program. The third medical mission between Myanmar and Singapore will provide surgeries to patients with cleft defects at Yangon General Hospital from June 15 to 22. The surgeries will be performed by a team of surgeons from Operation Smile Singapore a branch of an organisation that has helped 150,000 cleft patients in more than 50 countries around the world and Myanmar doctors who are volunteering their skills as part of the Myanmar Care Program, which is funded by Myanmar Brewery Limited. Previous missions, in 2010 and 2012, resulted in more than 200 free cleft operations being performed. Patients across the country are able to join, a spokesperson from Myanmar Care Program said. Although we have limitations, we want patients to register as soon as possible. We will pay for travel, meal and accommodation expenses for all patients. We welcome patients regardless of age, gender and race. Figures from the Yangon Central Womens Hospital indicate that cleft deformities occur in approximately one in every 800 to 1000 babies born in Myanmar. The global average is one in 700. Yamon Phu Thit

Mandalay Two fires in Mandalay

Two fires broke out on the same day in Mandalay last week, a fire department official said. The first occurred in Yay Thant ward in Pyi Gyi Tagun township on June 10, while the second was in a textile shop near the railway line on 62nd Street in Chan Mya Tharsi township. Ten homes were destroyed in the Yay Thant ward blaze, which was started by an overheated transformer. An unattended cigarette was blamed in Chan Mya Tharsi but the fire was contained before it could spread to other buildings. Si Thu Lwin, translated by Zar Zar Soe

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Officials stand by Madaya power supply upgrade plan

SI THU LWIN sithulwin.mmtimes@gmail.com IMPROVEMENTS to Madayas electricity supply will be implemented safely and transparently, the regions electricity supply office has insisted. The comments were made in response to residents campaign to halt the controversial project in Mandalay Region. On May 19, the disagreement over the route of new power lines was settled in favour of the residents by a lucky draw. However, Mandalay Regions electricity minister said the deal was not acceptable and the project would proceed as originally planned. A district electric engineer, who asked not to be named, said last week that the upgrade was needed to supply nearby villages with power. The current power usage outstrips what the substation can supply and the nearby villages still do not have power, he said. Thats why we are installing a high-tension power line and another 5000kVA unit. After this project is completed, the town can use power to the fullest and in turn can supply the nearby villages with power. In the past Madaya received electricity through a 33 kilovolt cable line from the Letpanhla substation. When the supply proved inadequate, permission was given to run additional power lines from the 230kV main substation in Myaukpyin, Mandalay, built in 2012. The electricity supply office said the first stage of the project was the building of a new substation at Dingachaung in Madaya. A substation located at the entrance to Madaya will be moved to the electricity supply offices compound and surrounded by improved fencing. Finally, 2.2km (1.36 miles) of 33kV high-tension cable will be run to the substation from Mandalay, and wooden posts used to install the cables will be replaced by 3-metre (4-foot) concrete posts; another 2.1km (1.3 miles) of 11kV cable will be run through the downtown area of Madaya. Residents have protested the route of the cables, saying they pose a danger to residents and that removing about 160 trees on the main street to make room for them will damage the towns image. A protest group called Madaya Lovers said the choice not to run the cables along the towns outskirts instead was simply a way for government to complete the project well under the allocated budget. However, a senior official from the regional electricity supply office, who also asked not to be named, said spending on the project slated to be finished within the 2013-14 financial year would be transparent, with all expenses and equipment examined by an audit team. The engineer has also stated that any trees along the cable route would be trimmed rather than cut down. Translated by Thit Lwin

Hundreds quit Cyber City camera factory

SI THU LWIN sithulwin.mmtimes@gmail.com MORE than one-third of the workforce at a camera factory in Pyin Oo Lwin townships Yadanarpon Cyber City have resigned after the owner refused to meet their wage demands. Workers from the Burst Transmission Co, Ltd factory protested from June 3 to 6 over wages and conditions, said Ma Thawdar Sein, one of the workers who quit. They demanded the basic wage be increased from K24,000 to K34,000 a month, to be given water and electricity 24 hours a day in their living quarters, to be provided with good meals and to have proper sanitation. We requested the basic wage be raised by K10,000 a worker but the factory only wanted to increase it by K3000. We faced many problems. We cant live on this amount of money. The food prices are expensive, she said. While most of the demands were resolved through negotiation, no agreement was reached on the wage increase. Factory owner Daw Hla Hla Win told The Myanmar Times that conditions in the factory were adequate and workers also received good food. She said she was confident many of the 300 workers would return in the coming weeks. The basic wage for the workers is now above K30,000 and the total salary is
Workers strike outside the BTC camera factory at Yadanarpon Cyber City on June 3. Photo: TMA

K50,000 if other allowances are included, she said. In terms of the resignations, the parents of some workers called them back to their homes, while some returned temporarily. But they seem willing to come back and keep working. But Ma Nu, who moved to the factory from Mandalay, said she resigned because workers were only taking home about K40,000 a month when bonuses and allowances were included. The meals the factory served us were bad except when inspections were carried out. All of us were very tired and our parents were also worried about the bad conditions so some workers did resign and

returned to their homes. They dont want to continue doing this job even if they get paid an extra K10,000 because it is so tiring, said Ma Nu. In a sign of goodwill, factory management decided to consider the four days of the strike as holidays and did not cut workers wages. Neither side won anything from this dispute, said U Aung Htay, from the northern Shan State branch of a civil society organisation that assists in labour disputes. Most of the problems stemmed from the workers mediators. They did not always negotiate fairly. Translated by Zar Zar Soe

TRADE MARK CAUTION

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a company incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware, U.S.A, of 10201 West Pico, Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90035, U.S.A., is the Owner of the following Trade Mark:-

Reg. No. 6616/2004 Reg. No. 2678/2013 in respect of Intl Classes 9 & 41: Motion picture films; pre recorded video tapes, video cassettes, video discs, DVDs and VCDs; pre recorded audio tapes, audio cassettes and audio discs; computer software programs; computer and video game software; entertainment services in the nature of production and distribution of motion picture films, pre recorded video tapes, video cassettes, video discs, DVDs, VCDs, pre recorded audio tapes, audio cassettes, audio discs, computer software programs, and computer and video game software; providing on-line information in the field of motion picture film, television and video entertainment via a global communications network. Fraudulent imitation or unauthorised use of the said Trade Mark will be dealt with according to law. Win Mu Tin, M.A., H.G.P., D.B.L for Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation P. O. Box 60, Yangon E-mail: makhinkyi.law@mptmail.net.mm Dated:17 June 2013

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Hard work begins after forum plaudits

Myanmars credibility boosted at the recent World Economic Forum, but cautious investors say reforms need to continue

AUNG SHIN
koshumgtha@gmail.com

THE World Economic Forum on East Asia has helped to put Myanmar back on the world stage the challenge now is to continue the reforms, attendees said. The June 5-7 event drew more than 1000 participants, including past and present international political and business leaders, and was held at the Myanmar International Convention Centre in the capital. [Myanmars] leaders need to strengthen the institutions in Myanmar and strengthen the rule of law to continue these wide-ranging reforms, UNDP administrator and WEF co-chair Helen Clark said on June 6. [The government] has to maximise the benefit for its people. People are very poor in this country and the biggest challenge is poverty reduction, she said. The forum was Myanmars first effort at handling a major international event and comes just before

the Southeast Asian Games in December and its chairmanship of the ASEAN bloc in 2014. International visitors left mostly impressed, despite having to forego some of the luxuries of the annual Davos WEF. I congratulate Myanmar on its successful hosting of the World Economic Forum here today, said

Guests will get to know our country and investment will come from the visitors to this kind of forum.
U Soe Thein Minister for the Presidents Office

AirAsia chief executive officer Tony Fernandes, who was also a co-chair. I am sure the countrys future will flourish. Everyone is willing to help and to collaborate with this wonderful country.

Minister for the Presidents Office U Soe Thein and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi listen to questions from the audience during a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Nay Pyi Taw. Photo: Aung Htay Hlaing

More than 40 group discussions were held over the three-day event, with ICT, energy, tourism, human resources development, finance and agriculture among the most keenly watched topics. However, the most hotly debated topic was reform in Myanmar, which spilled over to investment policy and the impediments to achieving reliable investment. Deputy Minister for Planning and Economic Development U Set Aung said prior to the event that the main aim of hosting the forum was to attract international investors and dispel doubts about the process. Myanmar has stepped up its rapid reform process within two years, he said. The country now has to turn to economic reforms after two years of political movement. But there are some lingering doubts about whether the reforms are real. This forum is a chance to clear those doubts. Notable attendees included Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann, National League for Democracy chair Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and other parliamentary representatives. Some Myanmar reporters found it amusing to see the unhappy faces of high-ranking government officials who were forced to undergo security checks as they entered restricted areas, just like everybody else at the forum. If something was missing from the discussions, it was a stronger local flavour: Few of Myanmars best-known businesspeople were invited. It was also clear that only some government ministers were in attendance and rumours were rife that the forums organisers had snubbed some crony businesspeople. Despite the theme of inclusiveness, the countrys many ethnic minority groups had no formal representation. Major announcement at the forum included a US$500-million project to boost Myanmars tourism sector, with support from the Asian Development Bank and Norway. Minister for the Presidents Office

President U Thein Sein speaks during the World Economic Forum in Nay Pyi Taw. Photo: Aung Htay Hlaing

U Soe Thein said on June 5 that the forum was a chance for Myanmar to further boost its international reputation. We are the host, he said. We are not getting any money from this event but its not costing too much. But guests will get to know our country and investment will come from the visitors from that kind of forum. They will come to know our country, which is what we hope to get from the forum. Former British prime minister Tony Blair, who is now an international consultant, said he is work-

ing with Myanmars government to boost international confidence in the countrys changes. I am discussing with the government how they can assure [the world about] its changes. The country is facing two groups of challenges: one is political democracy is putting down roots and [there are] ethnic disputes, he said. The other group is practical and concerns living standards and conditions, [such as] electricity, water and roads that are important to people. The advantage from this event [is that] Myanmar is back on the world stage.

TRADE MARK CAUTION

HONG LIANG ENGINEERING PTE LTD, a company incorporated under the laws of SINGAPORE, and having its principal place of business at 34 CHANGI SOUTH STREET 1, SINGAPORE 486767, is the Owner and Sole Proprietor of the following Trademarks:

Reg. No. 4/14883/2012

Reg. No. 4/14884/2012

pumps; water pumps for aerating aquaria; water pumps for showers; water pumps for vehicles; water removal apparatus [pumps]; water supply machines [pumps]; electric appliances for preparing food or drinks; electric domestic appliances for washing; electric household cleaning appliances; mechanical washing appliances; power tools; agricultural machines; agricultural implements other than hand-operated; mechanically driven agricultural appliances; brush cutters [machines]; internal combustion engines, other than for land vehicles; apparatus for use in construction; construction machines; construction vehicles, other than for transportation purposes; engines for construction vehicles; machines for construction purposes; mechanical construction apparatus; mechanical construction machines; pumps [machines]; pumps [parts of machines, engines or motor]; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods in Class 07. Any fraudulent imitation or unauthorized use of the said Trademarks will be dealt with according to Law.

ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS (YANGON) Vacancy Notice Positions :Passenger Service Agents and Cargo Handling Agents (Males & Females) Qualifications required: 1. Myanmar Nationalities, 2. Age not elder than 30 years by 1st September, 2013. 3. at least education in Bachelors degree 4. Fluent skills in speaking, reading, and writing in English (Good command in Japanese Language would be advantage), 5. Basic computer literacy especially in Microsoft office applictions 6. Ability to work late night. 7. Good personality and condition of health. 8. Ability to work in team spirit and interest for service. 9. Strong enough in work pressure Eligible candidate may submit your enclosed application and testimonialsby not later than 25th June, 2013 to; All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. ( Yangon Branch Office) #0201, Sakura Tower, 339, Bogyoke Aung San Road, Kyauktadar Township, Yangon. TEL: 01-255-415. Notes: 1* No need to send for the candidate who has been submitted your application for our last notice in June, 2012. Just contact to the above phone number if you are still interested in working for ANA. 2** Only candidates who have eligible qualifications and meets with our interest will be informed for interview. 3*** Documents of application wont be returned if not eligible.

Reg. No. 4/14885/2012 in respect of Machines and machine tools; current generators; generators for electricity; engines, other than for land vehicles; gas turbine engines; chain saws; aeration pumps for bodies of water; centrifugal water pumps for domestic purposes; engine driven water pumps; machines for making automotive water

U Nyunt Tin Associates International Limited Intellectual Property Division P.O. Box No. 952, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel: 959 4500 59 247-8, 951 375754, Fax: 951 254321 Email: info@untlaw.com For HONG LIANG ENGINEERING PTE LTD Dated: 17 June 2013

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Business
Govt enters transparency partnership with US
Washington announces deal to work with Nay Pyi Taw to strenthen good governance in Myanmars oil and gas industry, as global energy firms vie for 30 offshore blocks
ON JUNE 14, the same day that the Ministry Energy received letters of intent from energy firms for exploration of 30 offshore blocks, the US Department of State announced that it had formed a partnership with Nay Pyi Taw to achieve greater transparency and good governance in Myanmars extractive industries. Washington will provide political support and technical assistance for the implementation of international best practices in oil, gas, and mining sector management and oversight, financial accountability, and safety and environmental stewardship, it said in a press release. The State Department added that the partnership will reinforce international support for Myanmars implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, a global standard that promotes revenue transparency and accountability in the mining and oil and gas industries. This will also ease the way for global energy firms eager to enter the market. Minister of Energy U Than Htay has said that Exxon Mobil, Woodside Petroleum and Oil India are among 59 global energy companies lining up for a share of Myanmars estimated US$75 billion bounty of the fuel. While oil and gas have been pumped for decades, investment largely dried up during almost five decades of military rule that ended in 2012. The countrys opening to foreign investment has been compared to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the start of an economic growth story to emulate Vietnams. How those views pan out will be largely decided by natural gas. Myanmar needs more investment to explore its gas potential. Energy and industries such as agriculture need a combined $320 billion through 2030 for its economy to achieve 8 percent growth, according to a report released early this month by McKinsey Global Institute. Frances largest oil producer Total, Italys biggest oil company Eni and Indias leading explorer Oil & Natural Gas Corp have qualified to explore onshore fields. A lot of low-hanging fruit hasnt been caught, Olivia Boyd, a Beijing-based energy analyst at IHS Global Insight, said. A lot of prospective areas are unexplored. Korea Gas Corp, the worlds biggest LNG buyer, PTT Exploration & Production, Thailands biggest publicly traded exploration company, and Malaysias Petroliam Nasional have also qualified to bid for the onshore blocks, according to the Ministry of Energy. Woodside, Australias second-largest oil and gas producer, is evaluating bids on offshore blocks after reaching two exploration deals last year in the country, chief executive officer Peter Coleman said. Myanmars reserves are quite modest, Mr Coleman said. This is all about potential. We are talking about potential in deep waters offshore of Myanmar. Its a story about the future of Myanmar. Its not a story about what Myanmar has done. Oil India, that nations second-biggest state explorer, plans to bid for onshore fields in Myanmar, while PTT, the parent company of PTTEP, is planning a lot more exploration, CEO Pailin Chuchottaworn said. Theres a lot of energy demand in this country given the energy shortage problem here, he added. Myanmar has 7.8 trillion cubic feet of proven natural gas reserves, according to BP data, worth about $75 billion. The US Energy Information Administration estimates the country had 10 trillion cubic feet of proven reserves and produced 421 billion cubic feet of the fuel in 2011. The reserves are 1.9pc of known deposits in the Asia Pacific, it said. The potential gas reserves could be much bigger than what is known, Oil India finance director Ananth Kumar said. In the long-term, we need to be in Myanmar. Its one of the last Asian countries opening up. Sanctions, a lack of technical capacity, opaque regulatory policy and insufficient investment by foreign firms have significantly impeded the countrys efforts to realise its oil and gas production potential, the EIA said. Myanmar has 16 foreign companies working on 17 onshore exploration blocks and 15 exploring or producing in 20 offshore blocks, all in partnership with the state-owned Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise. The fourth-biggest contributor to Myanmars gross domestic product is energy and mining, with agriculture being the largest at $21.2 billion, according to McKinsey. Australian explorer Roc Oil Co, which qualified for the onshore bidding round in Myanmar, said in February that it believes the country has the potential for significant discoveries and transformational growth. Bloomberg, The Myanmar Times

US$ BILLION

Estimated value of Myanmars natural gas reserves

75

A drilling rig tests for natural gas at a block off Rakine State. Almost 60 g

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Bargain hunters rush to the suburbs

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Exchange Rates (June 14 close)

Currency Euro Malay Ringitt SG Dollar Thai Baht US Dollar Buying K1261 K290 K753 K30 K946 Selling K1279 K300 K765 K31 K956

ADB aims to add more fuel

AUNG SHIN koshumgtha@gmail.com THE Asian Development Bank will invest in Myanmars energy sector, a senior official at the regional lender said last week. We are currently preparing to invest in the energy sector. We would like to invest particularly in the rehabilitation of the transmission and distribution system, Stephen Groff, ADB vice-president for East Asia, Southeast Asia and Pacific, told The Myanmar Times in Nay Pyi Taw on June 6. He said ADB would develop off-grid solutions to providing electricity at hospitals, health clinics and schools, adding: We are coordinating between seven ministries to update the electricity law. The ADB will also support Myanmar in developing infrastructure, improving water supply, agriculture and energy, with a smaller focus on education and health development. Mr Groff added that the lender will provide US$50 million in technical assistance to update the electricity law, as well as fund the development of civil society, transport, education and tourism. It will open an office in Nay Pyi Taw in the last week of June to better coordinate with government ministries. The ADB is also considering a microfinance project in Myanmar, Mr Groff said, adding that if the nation meets lending requirements it will provide $500 million in lending over the next three years. The loan will be offered to Myanmar at an annual interest rate of 0.75 percent for 32 years. However, the first eight years will be considered a grace period and interest repayments will not be required, Mr Groff said. If Myanmar continues its reforms, the ADB estimates the countrys economic growth rate can double every five years, he said, adding that both investors and the country should be careful in making longterm investments. The ADB has forecast that Myanmars economy will expand 6.5pc in 2013 and 6.7pc in 2014. An ADB report on Myanmars economy in early April warned, however, that the reform process is key to growth. The outlook for Myanmars economy is the brightest with investment, exports, tourism, business optimism all on the rise. However, the positive outlook could be at risk if the forward momentum of policy reforms falters or if recent tensions escalate further.

Seoul triples aid and lending

SOUTH KOREA is tripling official development assistance and lending to Myanmar this year to about US$100 million, a diplomat with its embassy in Yangon said ahead of a high-level trade delegation from the country this week. Park Jae-kyung, deputy chief of mission at the embassy, said Korea will provide $10 million in grants this year and $90 million in direct loans with a near-zero interest rate. The grants will go to agriculture, sanitation and capacitybuilding projects, and the loans will be for building or upgrading infrastructure. On June 19, a high-level delegation from Seoul will visit Nay Pyi Taw. South Korean Finance Minister Hyun Oh-seok will meet with Minister of Finance and Revenue U Win Shein Myanmar and Minster of National Planning and Economic Development U Kan Zaw in Nay Pyi Taw, Mr Park said. The delegation of about 50 officials and business leaders will include executives from a wide range of industries, including construction, ICT and fisheries. Aye Thidar Kyaw

lobal energy firms are eyeing Myanmars reserves. Photo: Supplied

BRIEFS
Yangon Metal firms forge deal to open factory in Yangon
CONSTRUCTION is set to begin next month on a US$66 million steel beam- and pipe-manufacturing plant in Yangon Industrial Zone, executives from the joint venture partners building it said. The plant will begin producing for the domestic market by the end of next year, Yoon Hun Sup, the managing director of Korea-based Prime Metal, said at a signing ceremony for the deal on June 8. It may also export to the region, he added. U Yang Ho, the managing director of Yangon-based Asia Metal and a shareholder in his Korean partner said he had wanted to build such a factory for 20 years to reduce Myanmars reliance on imports. Ive imported steel pipe and beams for government-run industries and my own company for 20 years, but soon our domestic factory can fill these orders, U Yang Ho said. Each company will invest $33 million in the plant, which will introduce high frequency electric resistance welding technology to Southeast Asia, a spokesperson for Prime Metal told The Myanmar Times. Only three factories in Asia two in China and one South Korea use this cutting-edge technology, he added. Mr Yoon said the factory will be operational by the end of next year and the investment recouped within five years. Within five years of opening annual production capacity will be at least 50,000 tonnes of beam and 50,000 tonnes of pipe, he added. The first year will see half that amount produced. The factory import steel sheet from South Korea, China, Japan and Taiwan to make beams and pipes, U Tin Maung Htun said, adding that the factory will employ 200 people. Myat Nyein Aye

Mandalay Gem trade undercut by expo in capital

MANDALAYS gem market died down in the run up to the annual gem emporium in Nay Pyi Taw, traders at the citys Mahar Aung Myae Gems Trading Centre said last week. Trader U Myo Zaw said buyers had switched their sights from Mandalay to the gem expo in Nay Pyi Taw, which began on June 15. Traders, especially Chinese buyers, have been holding off for the expo. The market was slow and trading will likely fall even more when it begins. Another trader said he was not even putting his most precious stones on sale because high-end buyers were out of town. Any seller who has cash is holding on to their stones, but there are some traders who desperately need money and are selling, he added. Aung Ye Thwin, Translated by Zar Zar Soe

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SPECIAL SERIES

THE MYANMAR TIMES JUNE 17 - 23, 2013

CSR is good business

Corporate social responsibility is more than a PR gesture, the chairman of CSR Asia writes in the first installment of six-part series for The Myanmar Times

The Fine Print

Legal & tax insight

RICHARD WELFORD
rwelford@csr-asia.com AS MYANMAR goes through a rapid transition, the private sector can play a critical role in ensuring that economic growth is responsible and that as many people as possible benefit from the new opportunities emerging from it. There is an important role, therefore, for corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives from businesses that recognise their role in protecting the environment, building strong and economically active communities and helping the poorest of the population out of poverty. Myanmar needs an economy that is perceived to be responsible to outside investors and benefits the whole population, not just a few. We need to protect Myanmars rich biodiversity and environment. We must help people live the lives they want and at the same time provide employment and small-business opportunities so that development becomes inclusive. Effective CSR initiatives put the private sector at the heart of this process. Traditionally, CSR in Myanmar has been seen as philanthropy. Many companies have made generous donations to education, rural development and healthcare projects, benefitting many people. However, these initiatives have, arguably, done little to benefit the companies whose profits were used to fund them. CSR needs to go beyond philanthropy and demonstrate a benefit for the business as well as the community. Further, CSR needs to be more

Double-taxation deals in detail

SEBASTIAN PAWLITA sebastian@pwplegal.com KYAW ZAY YA kyaw@pwplegal.com AN INVESTOR from, say, Indonesiaprofitably sells his shares in a company incorporated in Myanmar. Having done so, he is unhappy to hear that his capital gain is subject to an income tax of 40 percent in Myanmar. If the investor had been from Singapore, the rate would have been only 10pc or, in some cases, zero. Why is that so? Myanmar has had a double-taxation agreement with Singapore since April 1, 2010, but no such agreement exists with Indonesia. According to Article 13 of the agreement, income tax in Myanmar must not exceed 10pc of the capital gain if a Singapore resident holds 35pc or more of the capital of the Myanmar company and sells at least 20pc of his shares. Myanmar must not tax at all if a Singapore resident sells smaller shareholdings. As Singapore does not tax capital gains, the only tax accruing is, apart from the Myanmar stamp duty of 0.3pc of the value of the shares, Myanmar income tax of 10pc of the capital gain on sales of at least 20pc of a company. In contrast, the unhappy investor from Indonesia has to pay 40pc of his capital gain as income tax in Myanmar and, in addition, income tax in Indonesia. If Indonesian domestic tax law is not kind enough to credit Myanmar income tax against Indonesian income tax, the capital gain is taxed twice (once in Myanmar and once in Indonesia). This would wipe out a large portion of his profits. Double-taxation agreements are concluded between states in order to avoid the levying of tax on the same income in two jurisdictions. The agreement between Myanmar and Singapore, however, does even more: As Singapore does not tax capital gains, there is no double taxation to avoid. The agreement, in effect, reduces the tax burden for investors from Singapore to a level that is below what Myanmar domestic tax law usually requires foreign investors to pay. This is an area to watch as there are jurisdictions that refuse to apply a double-taxation agreement in such circumstances, and Myanmar may choose to follow their example. However, so far the Ministry of Finance and Revenue has announced no such intentions. Could the Indonesian investor have profited from the agreement if he had incorporated a Singapore holding company to set up the Myanmar subsidiary? In certain circumstances, yes. If the Singapore holding company had sold shares in the Myanmar subsidiary, the double-taxation agreement between Myanmar and Singapore would have kicked in, but only if the holding company had been able to prove that it was tax resident in Singapore. In order to issue a certificate of residence, the Singapore tax authorities require that the control and management of the holding company be exercised in Singapore. There are presently no explicit regulations in place that would subject a capital gain to Myanmar tax if shares in the foreign holding company itself are sold. However, this is an area that should be watched carefully for new developments. The case of Vodafone in India provides a cautionary tale of how big tax liabilities can arise unexpectedly in this regard. Vodafone had acquired an offshore holding company that ultimately owned the majority of an Indian telecom operator. The seller never paid capital gains tax in India. The Indian tax authorities took the position that, in spite of the share purchase having taken place off-shore, Vodafone should have withheld Indian capital gains tax from the purchase price and requested payment of US$2.5 billion. In addition to the treaty with Singapore, the Internal Revenue Departments homepage lists double-taxation agreements with India, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Vietnam and Laos. Apart from capital gains, double-taxation agreements are particularly relevant for royalty and interest payments as they are subject to rather high withholding tax rates in Myanmar (royalties, 20pc; interest, 15pc). However, not all tax officers are aware of these agreements so it is imperative to discuss these issues in advance before any withholdings are omitted or reduced on account of double-taxation agreements.
Sebastian Pawlita and Kyaw Zay Ya are consultants at Polastri Wint & Partners Legal & Tax Advisors in Yangon.

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Companies need to rethink their CSR programs, with retention of talent in mind.
Richard Welford Chairman CSR Asia

than a PR exercise that tries to show how good a company is. Such PR strategies will actually damage the business in the longer term, as stakeholders realise that rhetoric does not match reality. Strategic and effective CSR is embedded in a firm; it is not an add-on. The business case for CSR is strong. Numerous studies show that companies that practice it outperform their peers financially. CSR helps a company build its brand and reputation by showing that it is socially responsible. It also creates trust amongst stakeholders, who are becoming increasingly sophisticated about environmental and social issues. In Myanmar, people want to see economic progress, but it is clear that they also want their communities, traditions, culture and environment protected. Companies that can demonstrate responsible business practices and inclusive development will gain loyal customers. One vital stakeholder for a business is its own staff. We know that talented people want to work for companies that they can trust and respect. A battle for talent is now emerging in Myanmar, with foreign investors looking for talented staff and willing to pay appropriately. Many of these foreign companies have CSR programs that encourage staff to get involved in innovative ways that also boost personal development. Local companies

in Myanmar need to rethink their CSR programs, with recruitment and retention of talent in mind. Another critical component of CSR is creating inclusive business opportunities. Employing more people is a good start, but inclusive business is also about using value chains to generate employment, to develop skills at the local level and help establish clusters of small businesses that can service value chains. There are many opportunities to involve more people in supply chains, distribution networks and in selling products and services. Inclusive business means that companies will look, in particular, at ways of helping poor people create jobs and businesses. As more companies in Myanmar work together on CSR initiatives, it will help position the whole economy as responsible, which is important in the medium term. New investment is attracted to countries where it is safe to do business and where there are responsible and transparent business practices. What is good for companies will ultimately be good for the country as well.
Richard Welford is the chairman of CSR Asia, which recently published Responsible and Inclusive Business in Myanmar . The report provides a roadmap for the private sector to contribute to sustainable development in Myanmar. It is available at www.csr-asia.com.

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Yangon MPT to sell most of its stake in ISP
Internet service provider Yatanarpon Teleport said it will become a public company within three months as government-owned Myanma Posts and Telecommunications will sell most of its 51-percent stake in the company. Yatanarpon vice chairman U Yan Win put the total value of the shares held by MPT at US$500 million and said it plans to sell all but 5pc of its stake in Yatanarpon to the public. The remaining 49pc are already owned by private investors. Yatanarpon chief executive officer U Tin Win said the company is undergoing valuation and that the date of the share sale will be announced after this is completed, likely in about three months. Shares will be sold for K10,000 each, U Tin Win said. An individual or registered organisation can buy up to K1 billion worth of shares at most and a group can buy up to K2 billion, he said. Investors with 3 million shares or more can seek representation on the board of directors, which will elect the companys chairperson and vice chairperson, he added. Htoo Aung

Car dealers cry foul

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WITH competition surging and profits tumbling, owners of car showrooms in Yangon are up in arms about what they describe as a regulatory framework that is biased against them, as well as competitors using the business to launder money. The only purpose of some dealerships is to turn black money into white. They dont care about sales, but I have to make money, said SKK car sales centre chief executive officer Ko Chan Kyaw Kyaw. Its no surprise that the market for cars is down. You can see four or five sales centres in some streets. He, and other sales-centre owners, also blamed constantly shifting import regulations, a backlog of imported cars at docks and competition from individual importers for the collapse of

a sector that many businesspeople rushed into after the government began liberalising auto imports in September 2010. Profit margins have tumbled to less than 10 percent of what they were early last year, dealers say. I made K5 million a car early last year, but now Im happy if I make K200,000 or K300,000, Ko Chan Kyaw Kyaw said. Operating costs are also rising. Rent can exceed K10 million a month, dealers said. The major hurdle they face, however, is what they describe as regulatory biases allowing individual importers to bring in newer vehicles with smaller engines. Ko Win Ko Aung, the managing director of Win Ko sales centre, said he is only permitted to import vehicles made before 2007. We cant compete against individual importers who import newer models cheaply, he added.

Farmer Auto chairman U Soe Htun said business is so bad that showroom owners cannot even afford to organise special events. The market is so tight now that we cant offer the same kind of incentives as before, and we dont have the money to take part in auto shows. Recent media reports that some showrooms have been reselling cosmetically enhanced wrecks have tarnished the entire industry, dealers said. U Soe Htun said showroom owners hope regulatory changes will be made soon to allow them to compete more effectively against individual importers. Potential customers say showrooms are overpriced now that there are so many individual brokers in the market. Some also said traffic congestion and a rise in road accidents have made them reconsider whether buying a car is a good deal.

Yangon Government urged to focus on ICT

Thegovernment should make developing the ICT sector its priority because this will generate development across Myanmars economy, the chief executive officer of a leading Vietnamese IT firm said during the World Economic Forum in Nay Pyi Taw on June 7. Truong Gia Binh, chairman and chief executive officer of Vietnams FPT Corporation, told The Myanmar Times on June 7 that ICT is the first sector Myanmar should focus on. The Internet is everything, and should be the top priority for Myanmar, he said, adding that foreign firms will not invest unless the Internet is up to speed. FPT, a founding member of World Economic Forum, is preparing to invest in Myanmars ICT sector and plans to open a branch office in Yangon next month. The company is in talks with the government to invest in telecoms infrastructure. Truong Gia Binh said it plans to hire 500 engineers and urged the government to simplify the investment process. Aung Shin

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WASHINGTON

THE MYANMAR TIMES JUNE 17 - 23, 2013

Effects of global financial crisis are fading, WB says

THE global economy may be entering an era of slower but more sustainable growth as the effects of the recent crisis fade, the World Bank said on June 12 in its latest update on economic conditions. The semiannual report said that global trade has picked up while easing commodity prices are keeping inflation in check. Even after Congress agreed this year to raise taxes and allowed the spending cuts known as the sequester to go into effect, the US economy is expanding and growth is expected to accelerate next year. The major emerging markets are likely to experience growth that is slower than the pre-crisis boom but also less volatile. The slower, more stable growth is a welcome development, said Andrew Burns, the lead author of the report and the World Banks manager of global macroeconomics. The potential cliff events we have been talking about have receded into the background ... and it is a bit of a game changer. What we are talking about here is sustainable, Mr Burns said. Even the recent volatility in the markets, with daily 100-point swings in the Dow Jones industrial average, may be a healthy sign of the transition from crisis to normalcy. Investors are simply adjusting to the gradual end of policies put in place to battle the extraordinary effects of a global crisis, Mr Burns said. Indeed, analysts have attributed the volatility spike to speculation that the Federal Reserve will start withdrawing its bond-buying program sooner than expected because of the improving economy. The report noted particular improvements in the US labour and housing markets. The US economy is projected to grow by 2 percent this year, slightly higher than the 1.9pc that the World Bank projected six months ago. Still, the report noted that a fairly robust private sector recovery is being held back, but not extinguished, by fiscal tightening. In Europe, financial conditions have improved, but the economy continues to contract and unemployment is up. High-income countries in general continue to face challenges in their efforts to restore the financial sectors health, reform institutions and get fiscal policy on a sustainable path. However, the World Bank notes that the likelihood of these challenges provoking a major crisis has declined. The World Bank has lowered its estimates for

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the euro-zone economy this year, as fiscal and banking consolidation is dragging down growth, and is now projecting an economic contraction of 0.6pc for 2013, compared with the previous projection of 0.1pc. But Mr Burns said that Europe is past the worst of the crisis and that as confidence rises, growth should resume. Kaushik Basu, chief economist at the World Bank, noted that important positive actions have been taken on banking supervision, monetary policy and fiscal consolidation to stabilise the situation in the euro zone but said more steps are needed to improve fiscal coordination and create a stronger banking union. In Japan, a dramatic relaxation of macroeconomic policy has sparked an uptick in economic activity, at least over the short term. The World Bank also has recalculated potential growth in the developing world, now estimated at 6pc. We used to hear talk that countries will grow 9pc like China, Mr Burns said. Increasingly there is a recognition that they will have to do a lot of really difficult things to achieve

that. Those steps include undertaking structural reforms, such as opening up international trade and foreign investment and investing in infrastructure and human capital, Mr Burns said. These measures underpinned strong developing country growth over the past 20 years and are worth sticking with. Global trade is expected to expand by 4pc this year, in part due to rapid expansion in trade among developing countries. More than 50pc of a developing countrys exports now go to other developing countries. At the same time, commodity prices are easing: Metals and minerals are down 28pc and energy by 14pc since their peaks in early 2011, the World Bank said. Despite the improving picture, there is no denying that the slowdown in the real economy is unusually protracted, Mr Basu said. This is reflected in the stubbornly high unemployment in industrialised nations and in the slowing growth in emerging economies. The Washington Post

US economy not very open EU moves on

THE United States may advertise itself as an economy that is open to the world. But compared with Singapore and Hong Kong, it is practically behind a Berlin Wall of tariffs and trade barriers, according to a new study of economic openness from the International Chamber of Commerce. The ICCs latest Open Market Index puts the United States 38th just behind Romania of the 75 countries it ranked on things like the level of imports as a percentage of gross domestic product, the quality of infrastructure and ease of logistics, and openness to foreign investment. Singapore and Hong Kong ranked at the top the only two countries to get near perfect scores. To be fair, the index is biased toward small economies that, because of their size, need to import and be open to the world to survive. The United States ranking is dragged down by one particular component of the index related to the share of trade as a percentage of gross domestic product something that is comparatively low in the United States because the economy is so large. But the ICC study does make an interesting point: The major economic powers, on the whole, do not fare so fell. Combined, the Group of 20 nations come in below average. Several big ones, including Japan and France, fall in the middle of the pack with the United States. The Washington Post

US trade deal
THE European Union thrashed out a compromise on June 14 on how to negotiate the worlds biggest free trade deal with the United States, meeting Frances demands to ensure its prized cultural exception would not be bargained away. EU officials said trade ministers had agreed that the audiovisual sector would be excluded from the talks mandate, as demanded by Paris, but that the European Commission would have the right to raise any issue during the negotiations if it saw fit later, meeting the needs of both sides. After some 12 hours of talks, ministers had agreed on what one EU source described as a not in, not out formula. French Commerce Minister Nicole Bricq said she welcomed the outcome because it gave Paris the exclusion of the audiovisual sector since if the commission asked for it to be included in the future, that would require a unanimous vote that is, France would have a veto. EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht, who will lead the talks, stressed meanwhile that the accord was not a carve out. I am going to listen to what my American friends say on this (and) then we can then ... ask for additional mandates if needed, Mr De Gucht said. He said he could live with the agreed mandate, adding that he found the French position understandable. Washington has said no areas should be excluded from the talks and EU officials had repeatedly warned that any exceptions would only hand Washington an early bargaining chip in what promises to be very tough negotiations. AFP

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Prices surge on Yangons outskirts

According to realtors, speculators are a step ahead of new infrastructure, snapping up land far from main roads in outlying townships

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LAND prices in Yangons outskirts have risen as much as 30 percent since the beginning of the year, resulting in an increase of more than 100pc over last year in some locations, especially those adjacent to industrial zones and new housing projects, real estate agents say. They pointed to the kyats decline against the US dollar, falling gold prices and the upcoming gem and jade emporium in the capital as factors driving the rise in prices, explaining that the property market usually heats up ahead of the annual gem show. The easing of Western sanctions and Myanmars re-entry to Europes preferential trade scheme are also fueling the optimism underlying the property market. U Yan Aung, the general manger of realtor Sai Khung Noung in Tamwe township, said the fact that companies like Coca-Cola and Ford are investing in Myanmar is stoking confidence of local buyers. Land plots in Dagon Seikkan township that went for K15 million a year ago are now selling for K30 million, while plots that sold for K20 million are now going for K40 million, according to realtors. Prices last month were up by 30pc over a few months ago, especially in Dagon Seikkan, East Dagon and other outer townships, U Yan Aung said, adding that prices usually begin climbing in May. Realtors also attributed rising land prices on Yangons outskirts to two new affordable housing projects Ayeyarwun and Yadanar which will add a combined 40,000 flats to Dagon Seikkan township, as well as improved infrastructure. A new hotel will also be built near the Ayeyarwun project, which U Yan Aung said will draw more investors. The property markets rise

Surging property prices in central Yangon have driven investors to the citys outskirts in search of affordable land. Photo: Staff

was cutailed last year after a cut in property tax in September was not as much as expected. The rate was lowered from 50pc to 37pc by the Ministry of Finance and Revenue, but realestate agents had been expecting it to fall to 22pc. Land plots and the luxury market were the hardest hit. Luxury sales have recovered since April and those looking for a property worth more than K500 million are having a hard time locating one, U Yan Aung added. He said the most sought after high-end properties are in Mayangone, Thingangyun and Kamaryut townships. Bargains hunters are looking for land away from main roads in Hmawbi and Helgu townships, as well as in Bago division, where an acre can be snapped up for as little as K10 million. An acre of land near a main road there ranges from K40 million to K1 billion. Speculators are getting in ahead of infrastructure projects, which are expected to cause prices to spike.

Daw Moh Moh Aung, the general secretary of Myanmar Real Estate Services Association and the owner of Win Shwe Wah realty, said demand

is steady and focused on the outskirts. The market is changing shape, she said. Investors are looking at the huge residential

complexes like Yadanar housing in Dagon Seikkan. They want land plots in the area that are selling for K15 million to K30 million each. We are

also seeing sharp price rises in Thanlyin and North Dagon, she added. Buyers are snapping up land near industrial zones in anticipation of a surge in foreign investment in 2015. Such plots are relatively cheap, realtors say. Japanese investors are investing in the industrial zone at Thanlyin and this is one reason demand has risen nearby, Daw Moh Moh Aung said. Daw Cho Cho, a freelance realtor in Yankin township, said the market there remains sluggish. Sales are stagnant as investors weigh taxes against price expectations. Foreign investors are looking for massive land plots at the Yankin, Bahan and Mayangone townships, but they are not necessarily buying. There are problems in terms of available acreage and tax rates that are a big barrier to solid investment, she said. Foreign investors are definitely looking for land, but they are not buying as fast as local buyers do. She called for the tax rate to be cut from 37pc to 22pc to encourage more buying and selling. Demand will rise by 50pc if the tax is cut by 15 percentage points, she said.

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HOUSE OF THE WEEK

THE MYANMAR TIMES JUNE 17 - 23, 2013

Two for one

THIS two-storey home tucked into a peaceful estate in South Okkalapa township is actually a pair: a three-bedroom villa with a cozy two-bedroom bungalow within an arms reach. They have plenty of space around them in the 8505-square-foot compound, but most of it is covered by concrete. The landlord intends, however, to add shrubs and flowering plants. Construction of the buildings was completed just months ago, and the furniture including a set of bunk beds for children has just been unwrapped, giving the dwelling an unlived-in feeling. The water fountain just inside the gate has yet to be used, while the interior needs rugs, paintings and plants. The fluorescent lighting is so stark in some rooms that it may be best to arrive with floor lamps. If you cherish outdoor privacy, the balcony on the inner corner of the smaller building may seal the deal. Other draws include plentiful windows, tasteful furniture, new appliances and seven air conditioners. Ei The The Naing Location Rent Contact Phone : : : : ZiZaWa Housing, South Okkalapa township K3.8 million (US$4000) a month Phoenix Real Estate and General Service 09 8613388

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Global funds deaf to Dubais rebound pitch

DUBAI is back with the big plans, but the worlds top property investors are ignoring them. Surging home prices in parts of Dubai and rebounding shopping and tourism markets are prompting developers to announce projects on a scale not seen since the emirates property market collapsed in 2008. So far, sovereign wealth, pension and insurance funds are staying away even as they splurge on real estate elsewhere. Its a thin market and it has a reputation of being something of a casino, said Richard Price, chief executive for Asia at CBRE Global Investors, which manages US$93 billion of property assets. I struggle to think of any real client appetite for exposure. Dubais developers, government officials and leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum have unveiled projects with a value of at least $40 billion in the past six months while providing few details on how they would be financed. With local and foreign banks unable or unwilling to lend for development, the absence of institutional investors calls into question just how many of the plans will come to fruition. New projects like the worlds biggest Ferris wheel and a district with 100 hotels have not captured the attention of institutional investors as fallout from the crash, persistently high office vacancies and a population made up mainly of foreign transient workers cause them to look elsewhere. Real estate topped the list of investments by sovereign wealth funds from Norway to Qatar last year, rising to 26 percent of the total from 14pc in 2011, according to a report from Sovereign Wealth Centre. Dubai is unlikely to attract very much interest from sovereign funds, said Victoria Barbary, director of the centre. The boom and bust in Dubais property market over the past 10 years, as well as the large state-owned interests in properties and occupancy rates that still havent reached the levels of 2007 and 2008, would make

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the market too immature for non-Dubai-owned sovereign wealth funds. The lack of institutional investment compounds the financing difficulties for developers as foreign banks, stung by the last property crash, shun

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Six more towers are on the way

HTAR HTAR KHIN htar29@gmail.com CONSTRUCTION started last week on a project in Yankin township that will add six high rises to Yangons skyline by the end of 2016. The US$440 million Hoang Anh Gia Lai Myanmar Centre on Kabar Aye Pagoda Road is the single-largest Vietnamese-invested project in Myanmar and the biggest project ever undertaken by Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group (HAGL), the chairman of the groups board, Doan Nguyen Duc, said at the projects ground-breaking ceremony on June 5. The first phase will see two 27-floor buildings finished by the end of next year, HAGL said. They will include a 412room hotel, offices, conference rooms, serviced apartments and five floors of retail shops. The second phase is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2016 and will comprise four 28-floor mixed office and residential buildings. Doan Nguyen Duc said the complex will help reduce the shortage of high-end hotel and office space in Yangon. Vietnams Bank for Development and Investment, the Vietnam Export Import Bank and Saigon Commercial Bank are providing financing the project.

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K1500 CDMA SIM cards soar to K80,000

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A social network officer works on a computer in her office in Madrid. Photo: AFP

Spaniards fight crime via Twitter

It is very powerful feedback for us, explained the forces social media manager, Carlos Fernandez Guerra, as he sat at his desk, regularly checking his iPhone and iPad. They are very useful stories which have absolutely revolutionised how police operate in Spain and in many other regions of the world that use us as a reference, the 39-year-old, dressed casually in jeans and a brown blazer, said. The Spanish force initially opened its Twitter account in March 2009 as a means to communicate with the press. But the number of followers exploded after a new social media-savvy director took the helm of Spains national police in January 2012 and ordered the press department to develop content for the Twitter feed that would appeal to the general public. The police feed just recently passed the half a million mark, with 500,362 Twitter followers more than any other police force in the world except for the FBI, whose followers number more than 618,000. What have police gained with their Twitter account? Undoubtedly a capacity to influence and reach the public which they never had before, said Enrique Dans, a professor of information systems at the IE Business School in Madrid. It has also generated a different vision of police which can lead people to work more closely and in a more friendly way with police. It is already happening. The most popular message from the Spanish force, retweeted over 10,000 times, was sent out on July 1, 2012 a night of nationwide celebrations after Spains victory in the Euro 2012 football championship asking for volunteers equipped with chainsaws and tractors to help put out a wildfire raging near the eastern town of Carlet. It is incredible that, during that moment of euphoria, people had time to show their solidarity and retweet the message and mobilise to help a town that was going through a hard time because of a wildfire, said Mr. Guerra. On a less dramatic scale, police use Twitter to inform the public about police operations, warn about scams and issue public safety messages, such as reminders to avoid drink driving. Those cool gin and tonics with fruit, vegetables and flowers... you pay but they are so trendy! BE CAREFUL: If you drive after drinking them you will pay heavily, police wrote in a recent tweet marked as a favourite by hundreds of Twitter followers. We try not to be very boring or too institutional or else people lose interest, said Mr. Guerra. AFP

DANIEL SILVA SPAINS national police have built up an army of more than half a million followers on Twitter, using them to help swoop on fugitives and get tip-offs on drug dealers in an open dialogue that has helped bring the force closer to the people. Since it was set up four years ago, the Spanish feed has become one of most popular police Twitter accounts in the world, with the force regularly sending humorous tweets to attract followers. As well as warning the public of new scams, the force often enlists the help of Spaniards, tweeting requests for information about drug dealers in particular, to be sent anonymously to a police email address. If you know of anybody, a little group of narcos, or of a drugs sales point in Spain, tell us at antidroga@policia. es#CONFIDENCIAL, we will get them, ran a recent tweet. Police say they have arrested 300 suspected drug traffickers since January 2012 thanks to information provided by Twitter users in response to these appeals for help. Followers meanwhile routinely pass on to police information on new fraud techniques and flag Internet sites that distribute pornographic images of children. They provide us with a lot of really useful information.

CHEAP mobile phone SIM cards released in April are still trading for up to K80,000 in Yangon, with another batch expected to go on sale later this month. About 700,000 of the CDMA 800 MHz SIM cards were sold through administrative offices in April and May for K1500. However, this was not enough to meet demand, and many were resold on the black market at a steep mark-up. The government has not taken any steps to try and stop the reselling of the cards. Representatives from the Ministry of Information could not be reached for comment. My shop does not sell K1500 SIM cards but I am told they are selling for around K80,000. However, when they are sold between family and friends the price is normally cheaper, at around K50,000, said U Htet Lin Kyaw, general manager Mr Fone Telecom Centres head office in South Okalapa Township. Daw Zar Chi Lin, general manager from Lu Gyi Min mobile shops head office in South Okalapa, said the cards were typically selling for around K 80,000. SIMs without any credit are selling for K55,000, while those with K5000 of prepaid credit are more expensive, she said. She said there were rumours that GSM SIM cards would soon be sold for K20,000 a 90 percent reduction on the current price of K200,000.

It is just hearsay so well have to wait and see when they come out, she said. The government has said that it will distribute about 350,000 K1500 SIM cards each month to gradually meet demand. Sales normally take place through a lucky draw system. For many the release cannot come quickly enough. Myanmar currently has among the lowest rates of cell phone penetration in Asia, with less than 5 percent of the population connected to a telecommunications grid. In recent months, the government held a kind of beauty pageant for foreign companies to make bids for the right to enter this lucrative and largely untapped market. The rational being that foreign companies could lend expertise to locals and speed up the building of a modern telecommunications grid. However, interested customers will have to make due with local providers for the immediate future. The selected international providers will not be announced until the end of June, and even the most optimistic companies, such as Digicel from Ireland, estimate their networks will not be operational until the end of the year. Under the previous government, cell phones and SIM card sales were on of many sectors kept under tight regulation and control. I cant wait until I win a SIM card in the lucky draw so I bought one from my relative and it wasnt very expensive, said Daw Hla Hla Thwin, a 50 year old woman who lives in Botahtaung. Many people are willing to buy them on the black market as long as they are less than K100,000, she said.

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Snowden under criminal Investigation by US

THE United States has launched a criminal investigation and is taking all necessary steps to prosecute Edward Snowden for exposing secret US surveillance programs, the FBI director said on June 13. Robert Mueller, who is to step down soon after more than a decade leading the Federal Bureau of Investigation, defended the internet and phone sweeps as vital tools that could have prevented the attacks of September 11, 2001. Mr Snowdens disclosures have caused significant harm to our nation and to our safety, Mr Mueller told lawmakers at a House Judiciary Committee hearing. [Mr Snowden] is the subject of an ongoing criminal investigation, Mr Mueller said. We are taking all necessary steps to hold the person responsible for these disclosures. Mr Muellers comments confirm that the US government is pursuing Mr Snowden, the 29-year-old American IT specialist who has admitted to leaking information about far-reaching surveillance programs. Mr Snowden, who worked as a subcontractor handling computer networks for the National Security Agency (NSA), is in Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous Chinese territory, where he has vowed to contest any possible extradition in court. Mr Mueller defended the collection of US phone records and internet data related to foreign targets, which officials maintain are legal programs approved by federal judges and in accordance with the Constitution. The program is set up for a very limited purpose and a limited objective, and that is to identify individuals in the United States who are using a telephone for terrorist activities and to draw that network, he said. Mr Mueller told lawmakers that one of the 9/11 hijackers, Khalid al-Mihdhar, had called a known al-Qaeda safe house in Yemen from the US city of San Diego. If we had had this program in place at the time, we would have been able to identify that particular telephone number in San Diego, Mr Mueller said. If we had the telephone number from Yemen we would have matched up to that telephone number in San Diego, got further legal process, identified alMihdhar. Many lawmakers remained sceptical. Its my fear we are on the verge of becoming a surveillance state, Democrat John Conyers said, alarmed at the scale and secrecy of the surveillance programs. General Keith Alexander, the head of the NSA, told lawmakers on June 12 that dozens of terror attacks had been thwarted by programs, and that the leaks had caused great harm to national security. Senator Dianne Feinstein, the chair of the Senate intelligence committee, said that the NSA on June 17 will release the specific number of attacks prevented. Some lawmakers opposed to the domestic surveillance techniques have demanded proof that the data collection yields results. Mr Snowden, a technician working for a private contractor and assigned to an NSA base in Hawaii, surfaced over the weekend in Hong Kong to give media interviews. In addition to disclosing the NSAs acquisition of phone logs and data from nine internet giants including Google, Microsoft and Facebook Snowden also described secret global hacking operations. AFP

An anti-government protester waves a Turkish flag with a poster of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of modern Istanbul on June 13. Photo: AFP

PM makes conces in Turkey park pr

TURKISH protesters occupying an Istanbul park held talks to discuss their next move after Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to suspend the sites controversial redevelopment in a bid to end two weeks of deadly anti-government unrest. The premiers concession to halt the Gezi Park project until a court ruled on its legality marked the first easing of tensions in the standoff, which has presented the Islamic-rooted government with the biggest challenge of its decade-long rule. Young people, you have remained there long enough and delivered your message. Why are you staying? Mr Erdogan said in a speech broadcast on live television. A peaceful sit-in to save Gezi Parks 600 trees from being razed prompted a brutal police response on May 31, spiralling into nationwide demonstrations against Mr Erdogan and his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), seen as increasingly authoritarian. Nearly 7500 people have been injured and four killed in the mass unrest, which has seen police use tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets against demonstrators who have hurled back fireworks and Molotov cocktails. The United States and other Western allies have widely condemned Mr Erdogans handling of the crisis, undermining Turkeys image as model of Islamic democracy. Mr Erdogan has taken a combative stance against the demonstrators, dismissing them as looters and extremists. But after they defied his last warning to clear out of the park on June 13, he held emergency talks with an umbrella group called Taksim Solidarity, seen as most representative of the protesters. In what was hailed as a win by the representatives, the meeting led to Mr Erdogans first major concession since the conflict began. Mr Erdogan said that if the court rules the Gezi Park redevelopment is legal, he wants to hold a popular vote on plans to build a replica of Ottoman-era military barracks on the site. Taksim Solidarity responded more coolly to the referendum idea but vowed to take the premiers proposals to Gezi Park, where protesters held discussion forums into the night of June 14 to come up with a joint response. But many of the campers, most of whom are young and middle-class, seemed determined to stay in the park despite the governments olive branch, claiming that the protest had morphed into something bigger. We wont go, why would we when we have come this far? said 43-year-old Mustafa, recalling the thousands of people injured in clashes with riot police. Theres no going back. Its not just about the trees. Kivanch K, a pianist who has been entertaining demonstrators with live concerts, said he was not satisfied with Erdogans gesture. It started as an environmentalist protest, but this is about much more than a park. Its about a nations identity, the 39-year-old said.

Protesters hold placards in support of Edward Snowden outside the US consulate in Hong Kong on June 13. Photo: AFP

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Wellington Nauru swears in new president
patients and staff from a nowshuttered surgery wing, Serbian state television reported. It was a real emergency, we have moved the patients and hermetically closed the wing, including the intensive care, Milan Jovanovic, head of Belgrades clinic for plastic and reconstructive surgery, told the station. The bees have settled in a space between the ventilation and air conditioning systems in the past weeks, possibly hiding from a wave of cold and rains that have hit Serbia, said Sladjan Simovic of Belgrades Association of Beekeepers. We had to bring in cranes and firefighter ladders as we could not get inside, said Mr Simonovic. treatment for his depression, according to a doctor who recommended against his pardon. The administered treatment has not been the best. Medication and psychotherapy have been insufficient, psychiatrist Jorge Castro said in an interview published on June 13 in Peruvian magazine Caretas. Exams demonstrate that Fujimoris depression is treatable in prison, Castro added, while warning that severe depression can lead to suicide. The Peruvian-Japanese Fujimori, who governed Peru from 1990 to 2000, was convicted in 2009 of the killings of 25 people by a government-backed death squad in the course of Perus war against the Maoist Shining Path rebel group. The 74-year-old had submitted a request for a pardon eight months ago arguing that he was suffering from a recurring cancer of the tongue and depression but that request was denied by President Ollanta Humala. AFP

The tiny Pacific nation of Nauru swore in a new president on June 11 after the islands parliament elected long-serving minister Baron Waqa as its leader, officials said. Mr Waqa, who has held a range of ministerial portfolios, defeated former finance minister Roland Kun 13-5 in a parliamentary vote for the presidency. He was sworn in immediately and his new administration sat for the first time on June 13, the government said in a statement. Mr Waqa replaces Sprent Dabwido as president of one of the worlds smallest independent nations, with a population of about 10,000.

Belgrade Runaway bees prompt hospital evacuation

A swarm of runaway bees who have found shelter in a ventilation air hole forced a Belgrade hospital to evacuate all the

Lima Fujimori needs better care for depression

Former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori, who is serving a 25-year sentence for human rights abuses, needs better

It started as an environmentalist protest, but this is about much more than a park. Its about a nations identity.
Kivanch K Turkish protestor

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US hawks demand Syria action after gas attacks

SENIOR lawmakers demanded decisive US action on Syria on June 13 after the White House accused the regime of using chemical weapons, with some urging a no-fly zone and heavy arms for the rebels. Republicans applauded President Barack Obama for toughening his stance and threatening to provide military support to the rebels, but some hawks in the party insisted he must go further at a critical point in Syrias bloody civil war. The presidents red line has been crossed. US credibility is on the line, Republican Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham said in a statement. Now is not the time to merely take the next incremental step. Now is the time for more decisive actions. While opposed to putting US boots on the ground, Mr McCain has led the charge on Capitol Hill for a no-fly zone, saying Syrias rebels will never have a chance against Bashar al-Assads forces unless his jets are neutralised. Many military experts have warned against a no-fly zone over Syria, which they say would require Western jets to patrol it and to strike the regimes relatively good air defenses, but Mr McCain insisted it could be done. We can establish a no-fly zone without sending a single manned airplane over Syria and we can change this equation on the battlefield, he said. House Intelligence Committee chair Mike Rogers said the Pentagon should help the Turks and our Arab League partners create safe zones in Syria from which the US and our allies can train, arm, and equip vetted opposition forces. That would give Washington the credibility it needs for a seat at the table during the transition to a post-Assad Syria, he said.

A Syrian boy walks with an old rifle as he helps fighters belonging to the Martyrs of Maaret al-Numan battalion in the town of Maaret alNuman on June 13. Photo: AFP

Number two House Republican Eric Cantor was more critical, saying that despite Mr Obamas rhetoric about red lines, the Syrian conflict has only deepened. Its increasing-

ly clear the president does not have a coherent plan to manage this growing strategic catastrophe, Mr Cantor said. Mr McCain worried that the Pentagon would send only

non-lethal supplies to Syria. We need heavy weaponry. We need the kind that can counter tanks, and we need surface-toair missiles that can take care of air, he said. AFP

n Turkey, at Taksim Gezi Park in

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Opponents have accused Mr Erdogan of repressing critics and of forcing conservative Islamic policies on the mainly Muslim but staunchly secular nation including religious education reforms and restrictions on alcohol sales. While opposition to the premier is intense, the 59-year-old has been in power since 2002 and remains the countrys most popular politician. His AKP has won three elections in a row and took nearly half the vote in 2011, having presided over strong economic growth in the country of 76 million people. Mr Erdogan has urged supporters to answer the demonstrators by voting for the AKP in next years local polls. The first election rallies are scheduled for this weekend in the capital Ankara and Istanbul and are expected to bring tens of thousands of loyalists into the streets. Britains BBC meanwhile announced it had suspended ties with Turkeys private station NTV after it pulled a BBC program that covered the initial failure of mainstream Turkish media to cover the protests. Turkeys protesters have already criticised the countrys mainstream media for failing to properly cover the story. AFP

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New sex scandal for Aus military

THE Australian military was embroiled in another sex scandal last week with 17 personnel, including officers, under investigation after explicit and repugnant emails and images demeaning women were uncovered. Army chief LieutenantGeneral David Morrison said on June 13 he was appalled at the revelations, which follow a government report last year detailing more than 1000 claims of sexual or other abuse in the forces from the 1950s to the present day. That report was sparked by the so-called Skype scandal in 2011, when footage of a young male recruit having sex with a female classmate was streamed online to cadets in another room without her knowledge. Id say its worse than the Skype matter, Lt Gen Morrison told a media conference. I view the allegations that are being made in the gravest light. He said they involve the alleged production and distribution of highly inappropriate material across both defence computer systems and the public internet over the last three years. Illicit drug use may also be involved. Three people have been suspended so far and may face police charges, he said. Another five could be suspended and nine more were under investigation. A further 90 Australian Defence Force personnel are implicated in the email chain, Lt Gen Morrison added. The highest-ranking officer was a lieutenant-colonel, with the remainder either majors, captains, warrant officers, sergeants or corporals. Lt Gen Morrison declined to go into details of exactly what the material contained, but said the matters both textural and imagery are demeaning, explicit and profane. He said he had spoken to some of the women involved and apologised. AFP

UN seeks more troops for Golan

A FIRST group of 67 Austrian troops in the UN force monitoring the Golan ceasefire line between Syria and Israel withdrew on June 12, days after Vienna decided to quit the mission over security concerns. Uniformed soldiers in jeeps and accompanied by armoured vehicles entered the Israeli-occupied zone through the Quneitra crossing, the only passage between the two countries. It had been scheduled in advance that we would perform a rotation, and it had been scheduled for today, Austrian officer Erwin Klem said as he and his men crossed. The troops, the first wave of the 378-strong Austrian contingent that is due to be pulled out in stages, then transferred to a fleet of white UN buses for the drive to Ben Gurion airport, near Tel Aviv. They arrived in the evening at Schwechat airport, near Vienna, where they were greeted by Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann and Defence Minister Gerald Klug. Austria announced on June 6, after fighting at Quneitra between Syrian government forces and rebels, that it would withdraw its peacekeepers because of deteriorating security. Mr Klug said the pullout would take two to four weeks. Austria has been a cornerstone of UNDOF, the UN force monitoring a ceasefire between Syria and Israel, since the force was set up in 1974. UNDOFs 900 members are armed only with handguns for self-defence. They come from Austria, the Philippines and India, following the withdrawal of contingents from Canada, Japan and Croatia. UN leader Ban Ki-moon on June 12 called for better protection for the peacekeepers against the growing threat from the conflict in Syria but

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Austrian UN soldiers stand on the tarmac on June 12 at the Vienna Airport Schwechat, as the first Austrian contingent arrives from Syria. Photo: AFP

TRADE MARK CAUTION

NOTICE is hereby given that Thai Union Frozen Products Public Company Limited a company organized under the laws of Thailand and having its principal office at 979/12, M. Floor, S.M. Tower, Phaholyothin Road Samsennai, Phayathai, Bangkok 10400, Thailand is the owner and sole proprietor of the following trademark:-

TRADE MARK CAUTION

NOTICE is hereby given that Kabushiki Kaisha Shosen Mitsui, also trading as Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., a company organized under the laws of Japan and having its principal office at 1-1 Toranomon 2-chome, Minatoku, Tokyo, Japan is the owner and sole proprietor of the following trademarks:(Reg: No. IV/1528/2013)

(Reg: No. IV/3958/2013) in respect of :- Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oil and fats; all goods in this class, especially packaged tuna, packaged sardines, packaged mackerel, packaged squids, packaged shrimps, packaged clams, packaged crab meats, packaged frozen sea foods, packaged sea foods, fish snack, canned meatball. Class: 29 Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder, salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; rice; frozen rice and fried rice; ready to eat rice and fried rice; sushi; snacks made from flour; chow-chow; food ingredient; flour mill products; candy; spaghetti; rice noodles; corn meal; barley meal; bean meal; chip from cereal; pasta; ketchup (sauces); salad dressing. Class: 30 Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; especially packaged tuna (pet food), packaged sea foods (pet food), packaged sardines (pet food), packaged mackerel (pet food); packaged poultry (pet food); packaged all meat (pet food); Frozen packaged all meat (pet food); fresh vegetable; fresh fruit; live animal; animal foodstuff; live fish; live shrimp; live squid. Class: 31 Any fraudulent imitation or unauthorized use of the said trademark or other infringements whatsoever will be dealt with according to law. U Kyi Win Associates for Thai Union Frozen Products Public Company Limited P.O. Box No. 26, Yangon. Phone: 372416 Dated: 17th June, 2013

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said it was essential that the mission remain. Mr Ban called on the UN Security Council to consider measures to beef up the force. These include, as a matter of priority, enhancing the self-defence capabilities of UNDOF, he said in a report. It is also necessary to consider further adjustments to the posture and operations of the mission. Mr Ban said the UN is urgently seeking reinforcements and that the force should be bolstered to 1250 troops. Fiji is sending 171 troops this month to replace the Croatian and Japanese con-

tingents, according to the UN report. Mr Ban said Syria was guilty of a grave violation of the ceasefire accord and that Israel was guilty of a serious violation, warning that mounting tensions could jeopardise the agreement that formally separated the two sides following the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. Moscow has offered to send Russian troops to bolster the depleted UNDOF. But under the terms of the 1974 agreement that established the peacekeeping force, no troops from the five permanent members of the Security Council can participate. AFP

TRADE MARK CAUTION

NOTICE is hereby given that Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. a joint-stock company duly organized under the laws of Japan, Manufacturers and Merchants of 5-33, Kitahama 4-chome, Chuoku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, Japan, is the Owner and sole Proprietor of the following trademarks: -

(Reg: No. IV/1529/2013)

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines

(Reg: No. IV/1530/2013) (Reg: No. IV/1531/2013) The above four trademarks are in respect of :Transport; marine transport; packaging and storage of goods; cargo loading and unloading; brokerage for rental; selling; purchasing or chartering of vessels; rental of vessels; delivery of goods; freight brokerage; freight forwarding; freighting; piloting; rental of warehouses and storage containers; warehousing; transport brokerage; transportation information; transportation logistics; transport reservation; railway transport; car transport; air transport. Any fraudulent imitation or unauthorized use of the said trademarks or other infringements whatsoever will be dealt with according to law. U Kyi Win Associates for Kabushiki Kaisha Shosen Mitsui, also trading as Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., P.O. Box No. 26, Yangon. Phone: 372416 Dated: 17th June, 2013

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(Reg: No. IV/405/1990)

(Reg: No. IV/406/1990) The above two trademarks are use in respect of:Electric wires and cables, all kinds of metallic wires, joining materials and accessories thereof, cemented carbide alloys, powder metallurgical products Any fraudulent reproduction, imitation or unauthorized use of the said trademarks or other infringements whatsoever will be dealt with according to law. U Kyi Win Associates for Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. P.O. Box No. 26, Yangon. Phone: 372416 Dated: 17th June, 2013

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WHO simplifies pandemic alerts after criticism

THE World Health Organisation on June 10 published a new plan on how to alert the world to possible flu pandemics, following harsh criticism of its handling of the H1N1 swine flu pandemic in 2009. The UNs health agency said it had simplified its alert system and redefined what constitutes a pandemic to put more emphasis on the risk it posed instead of just focusing on its spread. The key point of the new guidance reflecting the lessons learnt [was to make it] very much risk-based, WHO expert David Harper told reporters in Geneva on June 10. The changes came after the agency faced a barrage of criticism for how it handled the first flu pandemic of the 21st century. The WHO announced H1N1 swine flu had reached pandemic proportions on June 11, 2009, sparking first panic-buying of vaccines and then anger when it turned out the virus was not nearly as dangerous as first thought. Swine flu killed at least 18,449 people and affected some 214 countries and territories from April 2009 to August 2010, but the world had been bracing for far worse, and governments stuck with millions of unused vaccine doses were especially upset. In March 2011, a WHO evaluation committee called on the organisation to simplify its description of a pandemic to make it more precise and consistent and to assess the risks and severity of a pandemic. It also called for the agency to improve both routine and emergency communications to the public. In the previous system, a pandemic was declared when a virus caused community-level outbreaks in at least two different WHO-defined regions, and in at least two countries in one WHO region. The definition of a pandemic has now been simplified to a period of global spread of human influenza caused by a new subtype, WHO said. The new system has been simplified and uses four phases interpandemic, alert, pandemic and transition instead of the previous seven to describe the spread of a new influenza subtype, taking account of the diseases it causes around the world, WHO said.

Russian parliament passes ban on gay propaganda

ANNA SMOLCHENKO RUSSIAS parliament on June 11 passed two controversial bills that impose jail terms for people promoting homosexual propaganda to minors and those who offend religious believers amid fears the measures will be used to persecute the opposition to President Vladimir Putin. Ahead of the vote, gay activists staged a kissing protest outside the parliament but they were outnumbered by several hundred supporters of the bill, some carrying religious icons. A police spokesman said around 20 were detained in ensuing scuffles. The bill against homosexual propaganda to minors sailed through the State Duma lower house of parliament in a 436-to-0 vote with one abstention. Critics fear the measure will be used to justify the repression of gays amid rising homophobia in Russia. The controversial bill bans propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations to minors by Russians and foreigners as well as media organisations. It makes it an offence to say that gay relationships are equal to heterosexual ones. If individuals use media or Internet for such propaganda they can be fined up to 100,000 rubles (US$3000), while organisations can be fined up to one million rubles and can be closed down for up to 90 days. The bill also targets foreignThe stunt exposed fault lines in the predominantly Orthodox country, with critics saying the punk rockers offended the faithful and supporters saying their counterculture performance targeted Mr Putin and the Churchs close ties to the Kremlin. After the Duma passes a bill in its third reading, it must then be passed by the senate and is finally signed into law by Mr Putin. Rights activists and Western governments have criticised both bills as part of an unprecedented crackdown on dissenters after Mr Putin returned for a third term last year. This fits in perfectly with the course toward repressive politics that has been openly taken by our president and our parliament, veteran rights activist Lyudmila Alexeyeva said, referring to both bills. All these repressive draconian laws are passed by the new Duma in order to use them selectively against those who are undesirable to the authorities, she said ahead of the vote. The draft law would only raise the level of intolerance in Russian society, said the New York-based Human Rights Watch, referring to the ban on homosexual propaganda. But the bills supporters say traditional relations need to be protected by the government. Traditional sexual relations are relations between a man and a woman, said one of the bills authors, Yelena Mizulina of the Kremlin-friendly A Just Russia party. Supporters of the bill punishing those who offend religious believers say churchgoers now know the state will protect them. Those who do not believe in God should not enter churches and especially dance there, said Vladimir Zhirinovsky, leader of the ultra-nationalist Liberal Democratic Party. Two Pussy Riot members, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina, are serving two years in prison after being convicted last August on charges of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred. AFP

18,449
Confirmed deaths by swine flu, April 2009-August 2010 According to the new rules, for instance, WHO currently considers the world is at the alert level when it comes to both the H5N1 and H7N1 bird flu, compared to level three in the old system, Mr Harper said. If there is concern that a new pandemic has broken out, the WHO secretariat will urgently convene a group of experts to counsel the head of the organisation, who will in turn decide whether to put the world on the pandemic phase. The new system also aims to encourage countries to develop their own risk assessments and plans to address a potential pandemic, including closing schools and sports stadiums, Mr Harper said. AFP

Police officers separate an orthodox activist and gay rights activist clashing just outside the lower house of Russias parliament, the State Duma, in Moscow, on June 11. Photo: AFP

be held in police cells for up to 15 days and be deported. According to another bill, passed in a 308-to-2 vote, public actions expressing clear disrespect for society and com-

fines of up to 300,000 rubles. The same actions committed in places of worship would be punishable by up to three years in prison and a fine of up to 500,000 rubles.

This fits in perfectly with the course toward repressive politics that has been openly taken by our president and our parliament.
Lyudmila Alexeyeva Russian activist

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NOTICE is hereby given that Beiersdorf AG a company organized under the laws of Germany and having its principal office at Unnastrasse 48, D-20253 Hamburg, GERMANY is the owner and sole proprietor of the following trademark:-

ers and says foreign nationals who use media or the internet for propaganda can be fined up to 100,000 rubles and can also

mitted to the goal of offending religious feelings of the faithful would be punishable with jail terms of up to one year and

The bill was proposed after Pussy Riot members sang a punk prayer against Mr Putin in a Moscow cathedral last year.

TRADE MARK CAUTION

(Reg: Nos. IV/2803/2010 & IV/3949/2013) In respect of: - Plasters, spray-plasters, fever-plasters, plasters to relieve pain (heat plaster); bands and bandages, dressing and bandaging material, ready-touse bandages; disinfectants; medical preparations for body and beauty care, medical preparations for the improvement of well-being; hygiene products (cotton wool, cotton pads, cotton swabs); preparations for footcare in form of creams, ointments, baths, powder and sprays; corn-plasters, callus-plasters, blisterplasters, felt rings. Any fraudulent imitation or unauthorized use of the said trademark or other infringements whatsoever will be dealt with according to law. U Kyi Win Associates for Beiersdorf AG P.O. Box No. 26, Yangon. Phone: 372416 NOTICE is hereby given that TOTAL SA a company organized under the laws of France and having its principal office at 2 place de la Coupole, La Dfense 6, F-92400 Courbevoie, France is the owner and sole proprietor of the following trademark:-

TRADE MARK CAUTION

KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, also trading as TOSHIBA CORPORATION, a Company incorporated in Japan, of 1-1, Shibaura 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, is the Owner of the following Trade Mark:-

TOTALGAZ
(Reg: Nos. IV/3166/1995 & IV/3953/2013) In respect of: - Liquid petroleum gas. - Class: 4 Any fraudulent imitation or unauthorized use of the said trademark or other infringements whatsoever will be dealt with according to law. U Kyi Win Associates for TOTAL SA P.O. Box No. 26, Yangon. Phone: 372416 Dated: 17th June, 2013

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Reg. No. 2217/2013 in respect of flash memory cards, CF (compact flash) flash memory cards, SD (secure digital) memory cards, USB (universal serial bus) flash memory drives. Fraudulent imitation or unauthorised use of the said Trade Mark will be dealt with according to law. Win Mu Tin, M.A., H.G.P., D.B.L For KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA P. O. Box 60, Yangon E-mail: makhinkyi.law@mptmail.net.mm Dated: 17 June 2013

Dated: 17th June, 2013

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Militia aims to mould the schools through violence in Nigeria

The Islamist militia group Boko Haram has increased the frequency and severity of its attacks on schools this year as part of its effort to install sharia law in Nigerias mostly Muslim north, writes Sudarsan Raghavan

T the Ali Al Yaskari primary school, the classrooms are silent. In the morning, teachers sign their names on an attendance sheet to receive their salaries, and then quickly leave without teaching a single course. A few students sit under a tree, idling away their time in the sandy schoolyard. People are afraid to come, said Lawana Bura, 47, the only teacher in the school on a recent day. Thats why the classes are empty. It has been that way, he said, since gunmen entered the school one morning in March and shot and killed a teacher. Three other schools were attacked that day in Maiduguri, leaving a total of six teachers and four students dead. For the past four years, the Islamist Boko Haram militia has been known to target schools, burning them down at night in its fight to install sharia law in Nigerias mostly Muslim north. But in recent months, the group, whose name translates to Western education is a sin, has escalated its campaign to cripple the regions education system. Militants raid schools in broad daylight, killing teachers and students. They kidnap professors and order schools to shut down, forcing thousands of children to seek an education in safe zones protected by soldiers or outside the region if they can afford it. The schools are being destroyed in an impoverished, long-neglected part of the country, where children were already struggling to receive an education. Many of the schools attacked didnt have desks, textbooks and other resources. The schools are the bedrock to change the minds of people, said Babangida Labaran Usman, a senior investigation officer with Nigerias National Human Rights Commission. They are perfect targets for the Boko Haram. The assaults underscore how dramatically the conflict in Africas most populous nation has changed this year from a simmering homegrown insurgency to a guerrilla conflict that has spread into neighbouring countries and entered its most violent stage. Nigerian officials and analysts say Boko Haram militants are using more sophisticated military tactics and weaponry brought back from the battlefields of Mali. Since 2009, militants have attacked churches, mosques, police stations and government buildings across the north, killing an estimated 3000 peo-

Sherif Daggash (right), a 28-year-old teacher at Sanda Kyarimi Government Day Secondary School, received a text-message warning from Boko Haram days before gunmen hit the campus. Photo: The Washington Post

ple in more than 700 attacks. During the past few months, hundreds more have died as the militants have launched bold incursions into small towns and villages, prompting retaliatory attacks by Nigerian security forces. The insurgents have also kidnapped Westerners and government officials for ransom and have attacked military bases and soldiers heading to help quell the Islamist insurgency in northern Mali. Much of the violence has occurred in Borno state. Eight schools have been burned there this year, said Musa Inuwa Kubo, the state education commissioner. Maiduguri is the states capital and the cradle of the insurgency. Some Nigerian government officials say the attacks on schools reflect Boko Harams increasing number of recruits and shifting tactics. An overstretched government security force, which has gone after the militants in their jungle bases, has been unable to protect the schools in towns and villages.

A young girl selling peanuts passes male students at Sanda Kyarimi Government Day Secondary School in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Photo: The Washington Post

You cannot be everywhere, said Isa Umar Gusau, a spokesman for the Borno state government. Every terrorist organisation grows in strategy, they grow in tactics and they grow in weaponry. If they adopt a strategy of launching attacks in the night and they realise that you place emphasis on targeting them at night, they will launch daylight attacks. And they know these schools are everywhere, even in the remotest villages. A few days before Sanda Kyarimi Government Day Secondary School was attacked by gunman, a teacher there, 28-year-old Sherif Daggash, received a text message on his cell phone that read: We know you. We know your hours. You are teaching the students government subjects. We want you never to come to school again. The message ended with the full Islamic name of the Boko Haram. Mr Daggash informed his co-workers, but most dismissed the warning. They had read similar text messages, but the militia had never followed through on its threats. We never believed they would attack, Mr Daggash said. They had never killed teachers before. A few days later, several gunmen entered the school. They wore no masks as they walked across the schoolyard, waving their Kalashnikov rifles. They shot a teacher in front of his office, witnesses said, and then began firing randomly at students fleeing for cover. When I heard the gunshots, I jumped out of the window and ran, recalled Ali Muhammed Abdullahi, 18. Up until now, I havent found my school bag. After the assailants fled, students carried wounded classmates to the principals office. Four were seriously injured and later died, students and teachers said. I helped carry Malam Kachala, said Ahmed Usman, 21, a student, re-

ferring to the teacher. He was shot in the head. His brain had burst open. At the Mafoni Day Secondary School, bullets are still visible in the walls near where two teachers and an administrator were killed. Six days later, the militants burned down three schools in a nearby town, human rights activists say. They want the students to go to Islamic schools, Mr Daggash said. They dont want us to teach them any forms of Western knowledge. In other instances, the militia has kidnapped teachers of Arabic a subject that Boko Haram approves of because they wore Western clothes, said Mr Usman, the activist. Many teachers and university professors have fled the state for Abuja, the capital, or farther south to Lagos, Nigerias largest city.

been reduced to rubble after attacks by Boko Haram or Nigerias security forces, whom human rights group accuse of committing abuses in their efforts to quell the insurgency. Many schools close by noon. Children are taking their state and national exams at schools in safe areas, protected by Nigerian soldiers. The only schools that appear to operate without concern are Islamic schools, where students study subjects approved by Boko Haram. The trauma is visible long after the attacks. At Ali Al Yaskari, Zara Abubakr trembles at any mention of Boko Haram. She saw the gunmen through her classroom window as they killed the teacher. I never heard of them, she said, her voice quivering. And then she quickly ran away.

They want the students to go to Islamic schools. They dont want us to teach them any forms of Western knowledge.
Sherif Daggash Nigerian teacher

In some parts of Borno state, the militants simply tear up textbooks to shut down the schools. They are so strong in these areas, Usman said. They dont need to attack the schools. Today, Maiduguri and much of the north is under emergency law, which was imposed by the government last month. Cell phone and internet networks have been cut to prevent communication among militants. Long lines of vehicles wait at military checkpoints that have been erected across town. In some areas, shops have closed or

At Sanda Kyarimi, only a few hundred of the roughly 5000 students have returned to school. Classes are being taught by inexperienced trainee teachers because most of the regular teachers have not returned. Students said many of their classmates now attend Islamic schools or have left the state. Others said they had no choice about returning. We just come to school because our parents order us to, said Mustapha Bulama, a student. In reality, we fear that the Boko Haram will attack again. The Washington Post

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Bloomberg unveils NYC climate change plan

NEW York Mayor Michael Bloomberg on June 11 unveiled a US$19.5 billion plan to boost the citys defences against climate change, seven months after superstorm Sandy devastated the East Coast of the United States. The blueprint features structures like a series of 6-metre-high (20-foot-high) waterfront walls and dikes to prevent flooding of the kind that idled the city for days in the late October 2012 storm. Sandy claimed 43 lives in New York alone the total US death toll was about 120 knocked out over half of Manhattans power grid for several days, paralysed transport and caused millions of dollars in damage in coastal areas. Mr Bloomberg announced the plan as he released a study of more than 400 pages on the risks that climate change entails for New York. He warned that in 2050, a disaster similar to Sandy could have even more serious consequences. He said it is projected that a quarter of the city will be in areas prone to flooding. We have to look ahead to anticipate any and all future needs. Sandy cost our city $19 billion in damages and lost economic activity. We forecast that a storm like Sandy could cost around $90 billion by mid-century, the mayor said. Mr Bloomberg said he anticipates some projects on the waterfront will be controver-

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Topless protesters sentenced to four months in jail

THREE European activists with radical womens protest group Femen were handed four-month jail sentences by a Tunisian court on June 12 for staging a topless anti-Islamist demonstration last month, their lawyer said. The judge condemned the three Femen activists to four months and one day in prison for an attack on public morals and indecency, Souheib Bahri said. Margaret Stern and Pauline Hillier from France and Josephine Markmann from Germany had defended themselves in court when asked by the judge about the reasons for their bare-breasted protest on May 29, a first in the Arab world by Femen activists. I came on May 28 to stage a political demonstration and support [detained Tunisian activist] Amina [Sboui], said Ms Markmann. I relish every opportunity to express my political views. Baring our breasts is not intended to cause sexual excitement but is a form of activism, said Ms Stern. France expressed regret at the courts decision. While we hoped for a measure of clemency, we cannot help but regret the severity of this sentence, the foreign ministry said in a statement. Lawyers representing a number of Islamist associations demanding to take part in the trial as a civil party condemned the Femen protest in socially conservative Tunisia, whose coalition government is headed by an Islamist party. It is Islam that honours women and offers them freedom, not the act of undressing, said Slah Khlifi, one of the Islamist groups lawyers. Another, Monaam Turki, said the controversial act could be considered an attack on state security under article 71 of the penal code, which carries a one-year prison sentence. The case was closely followed by activists and politicians in Europe, where it was seen by some as a test of democratic freedoms under the Islamist-led government, which came to power after Tunisias January 2011 revolution. After the verdict was made public, Femens leader in Paris, Inna Shevchenko, vowed that her group would carry out further actions in Tunisia. It is a political decision that confirms the dictatorial character of Tunisia, she told AFP by telephone. We are really angry after this very severe verdict and we will pursue our actions in Tunisia. Three Spanish members of the topless protest group bared their breasts outside the Tunisian embassy in Madrid on June 12 to demand the release of their fellow activists.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on June 11 about New York Citys long-term plan to prepare for climate change. Photo: AFP

sial, especially those that block the view to the ocean. He insisted however he was bent on safeguarding New Yorks 835 kilometres (520 miles) of coastline. Some 400,000 people already live in flood risk areas, where a total of 270,000 jobs are on the line. The alternative is to get flooded out or worse. We cant stop nature, and so if were going to save lives, and protect the lives of communities, were going to have to live with some new realities, Mr

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Number of people who live in flood risk areas of New York City Bloomberg said. This is a defining challenge of our future. In 2009, scientists said that coastal waters around New York could rise as much as 12 centimetres (5 inches) by 2020. Now, they say a 20cm change is possible by that time, and up to 60cm by 2050. Eight percent of coastal areas could be regularly flooded, simply due to normal high tides, the study warned. By 2050, temperatures could regularly exceed 32 de-

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grees Celsius (90 Fahrenheit) over nearly two months of every year 57 days, as compared with 18 days currently, experts warn. The plan also calls for reinforcement or creation of dunes along vulnerable coastlines in Staten Island, Brooklyn and the Rockaways. Construction will be carried out with the help of the Army Corps of Engineers and financing will come from a combination of city funding and federal relief money. Theres no single solution to all of these challenges and we wont get all this work done at once. That would literally be impossible, Mr Bloomberg said. But piece by piece over many years and even decades, we can build a city thats capable of preparing better. AFP

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Femen has held other demonstrations at European Parliament offices in Brussels, the German chancellors office and the Tunisian embassy in Paris. The women were arrested on May 29 after staging a topless demonstration outside the main courthouse in Tunis in support of Amina Sboui, a Tunisian activist with the same sextremist group who had been arrested 10 days earlier. Ms Sboui had been arrested for painting the word Femen on a wall near a cemetery in Kairouan last month, in protest against a planned gathering of radical Salafists in the historic Muslim city south of Tunis. AFP

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10m children working as domestic servants: ILO

AS many as 10.5 million children worldwide work as domestic servants, in what can be hazardous and even slave-like conditions, the International Labour Organisation said on June 12. The UN labour agency said almost three quarters of such youngsters are girls, and that 6.5 million child servants are between 5 and 14 years old. The reality on the ground flies in the face of international efforts to halt such exploitation, said Constance Thomas, director of the ILOs global program to eliminate child labour. The situation of many child domestic workers not only constitutes a serious violation of child rights, but remains an obstacle to the achievement of many national and international development objectives, she said. The problem is global though subSaharan Africa remains a leading concern, notably countries such as Burkina Faso, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Mali, according to the ILO. In an 87-page report released to mark World Day Against Child Labour on June 12, it also underscored that rural families in Pakistan and Nepal are sometimes forced to send their children into domestic service in order to pay off their debts. In Haiti, hundreds of thousands of children, including those who have

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An Indian child named Abdul collects recyclable garbage in Siliguri on June 11. Photo: AFP

We need a robust legal framework to clearly identify, prevent and eliminate child labour in domestic work.
Constance Thomas Director of ILOs program to eliminate child labour

escaped natural disasters, have ended up in domestic work little better than slavery. And thousands of young girls from Ethiopia are every year sent to the Middle East to work as servants. The ILO said such youngsters usually work in the homes of a third party or employer, carrying out tasks such as cleaning, ironing, cooking, gardening, collecting water, looking after other children and caring for the elderly. Vulnerable to physical, psychological and sexual violence and abusive

working conditions, they are often isolated from their families, hidden from the public eye, and become highly dependent on their employers. They can also risk ending up being forced into prostitution, the ILO said. We need a robust legal framework to clearly identify, prevent and eliminate child labour in domestic work, and to provide decent working conditions to adolescents when they can legally work, Ms Thomas said. Child domestic work is not recognised as a form of child labour in many countries because of the blurred

relationship with the employing family, the report said. Such children work but are not considered workers and, while they live in a family setting, are not treated as a family member, it said. This care vacuum opens the way to exploitation, but such youngsters are difficult to protect because they can be hidden from the public eye. Child domestic servants represent some 5 percent of all children under the age of 17 in employment around the world, according to ILO figures. AFP

WASHINGTON

US ambassador to Libya takes oath of office

NINE months after the US ambassador to Libya was killed in an attack, Secretary of State John Kerry has sworn in a new envoy, vowing she would play a key role as the country moves toward democracy. Long-time diplomat Deborah Jones took the oath of office on June 11 to replace Chris Stevens in a ceremony at the State Department. For Ms Jones, a fluent Arabic speaker, her diplomatic career is not a just a job; its a calling. Its a mission, and she shares that with her predecessor, Chris, Mr Kerry said. He said Ms Jones would embody in her work the dream of the Libyan people to be free and to exercise their rights and to enjoy democracy, stressing that the next few years were going to be critical to the countrys transformation. Mr Stevens, who had been popular with the Libyan people, was killed on September 11, 2012, along with three other Americans when armed militants attacked the US mission in Benghazi and a nearby CIA annex in a prolonged assault. Nine months later, despite a Libyan- and FBI-led investigation, no one has been charged with the killings, and the events in Benghazi remain a political football with Republicans accusing the US administration of a cover-up. Jones said she wanted to mark her swearing-in, which she likened to a wedding, with a bit more hoopla because the State Department family needed it as part of the healing process as they grieve for Mr Stevens and his colleagues. It is the weddings, with their optimism and promise of new life, that get us through the moments of grief that life invariably presents, Ms Jones said. It is these rituals that remind us of what brought us to serve in the first place, the ideals we are privileged to represent, far beyond the din of Washingtons political noise. While Ms Jones acknowledged it would take time for a democracy to take firm hold in Libya, she praised the Libyan peoples commitment to such ideals. The Libyan people endured 42 years of rule by intimidation. They courageously defeated a dictator and are now determined to experience governance by representation, she said, vowing to stand by their side. Ms Jones, who is married to the current US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olsen, has served much of her career in embassies around the Arab world, including in Iraq, Jordan and Syria. From 2008 to 2011, she was ambassador to Kuwait. AFP

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Vietnam detains second blogger in less than a month for anti-state activity
A PROMINENT Vietnamese blogger has been arrested for anti-state activity, reports said on June 14, the second online government critic detained in less than a month in an intensifying crackdown on dissent. Pham Viet Dao, 61, was taken into custody on June 13 in Hanoi accused of abusing democratic freedoms to infringe on the interests of the State, staterun Tuoi Tre newspaper said. The charge carries a maximum seven-year jail term. Mr Dao, a former official at the Ministry of Culture and longstanding member of the Vietnamese Communist Party, has become a well-known internet commentator and his blog attracts thousands of hits. His posts are often critical of the government and its top leaders and address highly sensitive issues such as Chinas policy on the South China Sea known in Vietnam as the East Sea. Mr Daos arrest follows the detention of 49-year-old Truong Duy Nhaton on May 26 on the same charges linked to his blog A Different Viewpoint. Vietnam bans private media and all newspapers and television channels are state-run. Lawyers, bloggers and activists are regularly subject to arbitrary arrest and detention, according to rights groups. Perceived Chinese aggression in the East Sea has served as a rallying point for activists and dissidents in Vietnam, who over the last three years have organised a string of protests. The protests were initially tolerated by authorities but some recent demonstrations have been broken up by security forces. In February journalist Nguyen Dac Kien was fired from a state-run newspaper after criticising the head of the ruling Communist Party on his personal blog. So far in 2013, at least 46 activists have been convicted of anti-state activity and sentenced to often lengthy jail terms under what rights groups say are vaguely defined articles of the penal code. AFP

Korean talks f
THE abrupt cancellation of planned talks between North and South Korea last week underlines the huge challenges facing any trust-building process on the divided peninsula, 60 years after the Korean War. Right from the outset, the agreement to hold what would have been the first high-level dialogue for six years had looked vulnerable dogged by disagreement over the agenda and other issues. In the end, it was a matter of protocol the North felt insulted by the Souths nomination of a vice minister as its chief delegate that smothered the initiative before it had even drawn breath. While little was expected of the talks, they had been seen as a positive step forward, given that the two Koreas had spent most of March and April on full military alert, trading threats of nuclear war and counterstrikes. As of June 12, however, the North wouldnt even deign to pick up when the South called on a newly restored inter-government hotline. We made an opening call at 9am, but the North did not answer, the Souths Unification Ministry said. From an outside perspective, the Norths behaviour may seem gratuitously churlish, but some analysts say it reflects a deep-rooted insecurity that balks at offering the merest hint of a concession. The weaker North Korea is, the more afraid it is to be seen as weak, said Andrei Lankov, a North Korea expert and professor at Kookmin University in Seoul. This makes it ultra-sensitive to issues of ritual and protocol, especially when dealing with the wealthier South. The talks were to have focused on reopening two suspended commercial projects the Kaesong joint industrial zone and South Korea tours to the Norths Mount Kumgang resort. These were important hard currency earners for Pyongyang and they wanted them back up and running, said Mr Lankov.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un (cen Foodstuff Factory in Pyongyang on Jun

But however badly it needs the cash, the North leadership will never allow itself to be seen as making a political concession even one that seems trivial, he added. There had been significant scepticism about Pyongyangs real intentions when it came up with its dialogue offer last week. The proposal seemed to follow the traditional North Korean playbook manufacture a crisis, ratchet up tensions to dangerous levels and then offer talks to extract concessions. But its a worn strategy that ignored a growing international consensus, which has critically won the limited support of the Norths main ally China, to stop pandering to Pyongyang. Recent US-South Korea and US-China summits, and an upcoming China-South Korea summit have fuelled the impression of a united front forming against an increasingly isolated North Korea.

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Kuala Lumpur Ramadan truce for Thailand
Thailand and rebels from its Muslim-majority south agreed on June 13 to scale back violence in the restive region during the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan starting in July. Talks which began on March 28 have so far failed to end near-daily violence in the three provinces bordering Malaysia that has killed more than 5,500 in the past decade. In principle, both sides agreed on the reduction of violence during the holy month of Ramadan aimed at saving lives, said a press statement issued after the third round of talks in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. This is in accordance to the spirit of the month of Ramadan and as an expression of sincerity, goodwill and trust on the part of both parties. The statement said further details on achieving the desired violence-free situation in the south would be provided later. The parties will only meet again after Ramadan, which will last from July 9 to August 7. If the circumstances are such that a female Dalai Lama is more useful, then automatically a female Dalai Lama will come, he told a press conference in Sydney to launch a 10-day tour of Australia. The exiled 77-year-old was questioned about the gender conflict reignited by Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard last week. He replied that the world faces a moral crisis of inequality and suffering, and needs leaders with compassion. The Dalai Lama, a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize who fled the Chinese rule over Tibet in 1959 for the safety of India, was due to speak in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Darwin. concerned over the sentencing of Liu Hui. Liu Xiaobo, who spearheaded a bold petition for democratic reforms in the communist nation, was also sentenced to 11 years in prison in 2009 on charges of subversion. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2010. Chinese authorities tried to block news of the prize and put his wife under house arrest.

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ntre) is mobbed by a host of enthralled, colourfully clad children at the nursery of the Pyongyang Essential ne 8. Photo: Korean Central News Agency

With all this summitry going on, I think North Korea was looking to relieve the pressure a bit by demonstrating some willingness to talk, said Hahm Chaibong, president of the Asan Institute for Policy Studies in Seoul. It could see the international opinion building up against it, and wanted to buy some time. I was a little surprised by the abrupt cancellation, because I thought they might drag it out a little longer, but then the North doesnt re-

The weaker North Korea is, the more afraid it is to be seen as weak.
Andrei Lankov Professor at Kookmin University in Seoul

ally do compromise. South Korean President Park Geun-Hye, who took office in February with a promise of greater engagement in Pyongyang, has since pushed a trust-building policy aimed at incremental improvements in relations. As such, she had welcomed the prospect of talks as a useful first step, but the resulting stalemate over the status of the chief delegates demonstrated that Seoul was also wary of early concessions. The two Koreas have technically remained at war for the past six decades because the 1950-1953 Korean War concluded with an armistice, which will enter its 60th year next month, rather than a peace treaty. Lee Jung-Hoon, director of the Centre for American Studies at Seouls Yonsei University, said the Norths proposal had largely been a masquerade from the outset. The basic idea was to break the momentum created by the summits going on around

them, and try and make people believe the North might be changing its ways, Mr Lee said. I dont think anyone was really going to buy that. On June 13 North Korea blamed South Korean arrogance and deceit for the collapse of the talks. The South side had no intent to hold dialogue from the beginning, said a spokesman for the Norths Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of Korea the state body that handles inter-Korean issues. It only sought to create an obstacle to the talks, delay and then torpedo them, he said in a statement carried by the official Korean Central News Agency, accusing the South of arrogant obstructions and deliberate disturbance. This impolite and immoral provocative behaviour made us think once again whether it will be possible to properly discuss matters or improve relations even if official talks are opened in the future, the spokesman said. AFP

Sydney Next Dalai Lama could be a woman

The Dalai Lama waded into Australias bitter gender war on June 13, saying his successor as the spiritual leader of the Tibetans could be a woman.

The United States on June 12 criticised China for handing an 11-year prison term to the brother-in-law of Nobel Peace laureate Liu Xiaobo and called on Beijing to free the writer and his wife. A court in Beijing sentenced Liu Hui for alleged fraud in connection with a real estate deal. The sentence was handed on June 9 just after US President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping ended a closely watched summit. State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said that the United States is deeply

At least two people died and more than 20 others are missing after a ferry sank in the central Philippines on June 14, authorities said. A navy plane, coastguard boats and local fishermen were deployed to the waters about 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) from Burias Island, where the ferry sank before dawn, to search for the survivors. Thirty-four people were quickly rescued but the body of a 58-year-old woman was found and more than 20 others are missing, said regional civil defence chief Raffy Alejandro. Mr Alejandro said the cause of the sinking had not yet been determined but the ships captain, who was among those rescued, reported the vessel may have been unbalanced by two passenger buses and a large truck it was carrying. AFP

KATHMANDU

Nepal set to head to the polls on November 19

NEPALS caretaker government on June 13 announced a general election for November 19, offering fresh hope for an end to the political deadlock crippling the deeply divided nation. Polls were originally scheduled to be held by the end of June this year but were delayed after the countrys main political parties failed to agree on some crucial electoral issues. These included whether parties winning less than 1 percent of the total vote should be eligible under the proportional representation system and if candidates with criminal backgrounds should be allowed to run for election. The parties failed to reach a consensus but on June 9 agreed to let the interim government, which has been running Nepal since March, set a date for the elections. The cabinet meeting decided to hold polls on November 19, said interim government spokesman Bimal Gautam. Nepalese politics has operated in a legislative vacuum since May 2012 when the parliament, which had doubled as a constitution drafting body, was dissolved without producing the charter. Political infighting, which included a split in the ruling Maoist party last year, has confounded efforts to implement a peace plan meant to rebuild the country after its 10-year civil war. In recent weeks, political party members have voiced opposition against the interim government led by Chief Justice Khilraj Regmi, demanding his resignation. Earlier this week, dozens of students staged a rare protest against Nepals former king at the start of his private pilgrimage in the southeast of the country. Nepal emerged from civil war in 2006 and elected lawmakers to write a new constitution. But the legislature failed to reach consensus on the charter, pushing the country into further political instability. The elections scheduled for November will be only the second national polls since the end of the civil war. AFP

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THE MYANMAR TIMES MONDAY, JUNE 17 - 23, 2013

N R FI GERS U O O Y
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Youth of
The Interfaith Youth Tour
of hope for religion. I dont agree with older people who think we young people are losing respect for religion. I see more young people than old people at religious festivals, Ko Shwe Win said. Another young man living in Yangon, Alex Pau Sian Zam, shares Ko Shwe Wins views, though he sees the situation from his own Catholic perspective. All religions are based on optimism. People choose them for refuge, to have better conditions, not to haveunsafe lives and worse situations, he added. But the 28-year-old English teacher also feels religion needs to be balanced with knowledge. If we are weak in wisdom, we won't be able to accept the differences between religions, he said. We all have the right to believe in and love our chosen religion freely. But we shouldnt do bad things to show how much we believe in them, Alex said. Ma Ei Thiri Thu, a 22-year-old who lives in Ahlone township, has just taken her LCCI level III exam. She has also seen the number of young people involved in religious and charity events rise over the past few years. We want to be leaders in every kind of situation, she said, but added that sometimes this youthful enthusiasm can cause problems. Thats why we see some young religious activists turning to violence. We want our religions and beliefs to be right. We want to show how loyal we are to our religion. From there, it leads to arguments. While the four young people featured here come from different faiths, they all touched on similar topics when asked about religion: education, charity, the role of young people. No doubt these same topics will come up at Interfaith Youth Tour - and perhaps some of the participants who go in as strangers will come out as friends. Additional reporting by Manny Maung

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OME young people become angry when religious violence erupts. Some feel undecided and just want it to go away, according to Bilal [Htay Win], a 20-year-old student in Yangon. But Bilal knows the situation wont change without mutual understanding, which is why hes organising an event at which religious youth can meet and mingle to learn about each others faiths. Interfaith Youth Tour, which will be held on June 30, aims to break down the barriers between cultures and show that differences in religious beliefs can instruct, not just divide. Organised through SMILE Education and partner NGOs, its geared specifically toward young people, who will visit different temples with other youths and get to know more about the places of worship and each other. It gives us an opportunity to go with others who might be able to give us more insight, Bilal said. It will be a chance to share an experience and make some friends. Bilal is not afraid to reach out to strangers to try to create a bond through communication. Hes the leader of the Public Speaking Club at the American Centre, where he is now volunteering after finishing a two-year English program there. He hopes to study overseas one day. But first, development starts at home: Bilal said he was recently involved in a blue-sticker campaign to encourage non-violence. Growing up Muslim in a predominantly Buddhist country hasnt been easy, he said. There have always been lots of obstacles and challenges to being Muslim in Myanmar. The recent troubles didnt just start out of the blue. I felt discrimination as a kid. But the discrimination hasnt angered him, nor has it made him less hopeful for the future. There is a long history of people living together and living next to each other in this country who are from different religious backgrounds, he said. And its this tradition he hopes to

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reclaim with events like Interfaith Youth Tour, though he admits its an uphill battle as the country transitions to a new, more open society. Unfortunately, it seems people are scared of each other these days. Expectations have changed with recent economic developments and there is that level of mistrust that didnt appear to be there before. He said non-Muslims no longer feel free to participate in Muslim festivities: In particular, he has seen fewer people celebrating Eid al Adha. One of the key problems is that diversity is not being taught in schools or at home any more. It feels like people are being taught, They are them and we are us - very divisive and non-inclusive values - but people dont even realise that is a problem. Some other young people in Yangon agree with Bilal, even those who come from different faiths. Interviewed at the Hindu wedding of one his relatives amid pounding drums and swirling saris, Ko Shwe Win, 18, of Bahan township, said he dropped out of school when he was in ninth standard. But he said he believes his religious activities are helping him to succeed in life. I pay respect to the gods and donate lit oil cups every night, he said. I think it makes me peaceful and comfortable with people. Ko Shwe Win has even urged friends who aren't involved in religious works to have faith, he said. I want to share my peace with my friends who arent interested in religion. I know there is too much violence over religion, he said. We should be careful what we believe, and try to understand others feelings. He sees young people as a beacon

Sule Pagoda marks the heart and geographical centre of Downtown Yangon. Photo: Lwin

'One of the key problems is that diversity is not being taught in schools or at home anymore. It feels like people are being taught, They are them and we are us - very divisive and non-inclusive values - but people dont even realise that is a problem.'
Bilal, 20

A Buddha statue on the dashboard of a taxi. Photo: Lwin Ko Taik

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Yangon embrace faith

on June 30 aims to bridge religious divides among youth
'All religions are based on optimism. People choose them for refuge, to have better conditions.'
Alex Pau Sian Zam, 28

n Ko Taik

A nun prays in a church in downtown Yangon. Photo: Lwin Ko Taik

Young Muslim girls at prayer. Photo: Lwin Ko Taik

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THE MYANMAR TIMES JUNE 17 - 23, 2013

Traditional Ramayana dancers perform Gadawin Ahla Myanmar Rama on stage Photo: Thiri Nyunt

New show brings old myth to (modern) life

NYEIN NYEIN HTWE nyeineieihtway23@gmail.com 20 years ago, audiences will still find some surprises in store as they sit down to watch the new version, which is scheduled to air at the end of this year. The characters are well known to audiences, Chit Oo Nyo said. But we want to make the mini-series more modern, so there will be some differences. In this version, the love triangle is between a young Master's student (Paing Phyo Thu) who is writing her thesis about Rama and the two men who fall in love with her (Min Hein Khant and Ye Thiha Ko). The update is an attempt to hook younger audiences on the timeless tale. It is a love story between those three main actors, said director Zaw Zaw. Their story is similar to the history of Rama, Ma Thida and Datha Giri. Zar Zar said that he has been influenced by the traditional story since he was a child, but felt that todays audience might want a different approach. Though it is historically a great love story, young people dont seem interested in reading stories like this now. I wanted to share our heritage through a familiar and entertaining medium like film, and I hope this resonates with a younger audience. While Chit Oo Nyos novel focused on Datha Giri, Ramas arch-nemesis, another new slant shifts the focus on the protagonist . This time, I wanted to change the point of view to Rama and show his story to the audience, Chit Oo Nyo said. While hes confident audiences will take to the new narrative, Chit Oo Nyo said he regrets that some changes had to be made to the original script for practical rather than artistic reasons. Some of the plot lines require traditional dancers who are experts in Ramayana dancing, he said. But in reality, many of the dancers [familiar with this style] are older and some of them have even passed away in recent years. We are having to reconsider some of the plot lines. Ramayana dancing is said to have come to Myanmar via neighbouring Thailand. Though the setting has been changed, actress Paing Phyo Thu said she has been studying the original sources to make sure her portrayal matches the original character. I knew about Datha Giris story from author Chit Oo Nyo, but now Im trying to learn about Rama and Mal Thida. [Zaw Zaw] gave me some history books two months ago and I have been reading them since then, Paing Phyo Thu said. Actor Ye Thiha Ko plays Datha Giri, who in this version will be Korean. He has played Korean characters before but never needed to learn the language until now. In other roles, he said he just needed to act and a native Korean would speak the words. Now, Im practicing my own dialogue. About a quarter of the filming has been completed, with shooting of the eight episodes scheduled to wrap in August.

ILMING began last month on a Myanmar-language television mini-series titled Gadawin Ahla Myanmar Rama [the literal English translation being The Classical Beauty of Rama]. The story is a retelling of the traditional Myanmar interpretation of the Ramayana, an Indian epic in which Ramas wife Ma Thida is kidnapped by Datha Giri, a rival suitor from another country. The story has been adopted and adapted by many Asian countries, and has been a part of Myanmar culture for at least 1000 years, stretching all the way back to the era of King Anawratha. Although the shows script was written by author Chit Oo Nyo, whose novel Rama shot him to popularity

Family talents on stage commemorate 80 years of Shwe Man Tha Bin

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A CELEBRATION to mark the 80th anniversary of the start of the career of the late traditional dancer, U Shwe Man Tin Maung, will be held from August 9 to 10 at the National Theatre in Yangon. The event will feature performances by troupes led by Shwe Man Tha Bin, which is still run by U Shwe Man Tin Maungs sons and grandchildren. Back in the days of the bullock cart, U Shwe Man Tin Maung did not need stage equipment to produce dramatic effects in his tent-like theatre

built along the dusty cart tracks. He had a wealth of talent in creating special effects to surprise the audience. Once he used a trick of the light to transform himself into a flame onstage, said composer Bokalay Tint Aung, 92, who apprenticed with Shwe Man Tin Maung, at a press conference on June 11 at Karaweik Palace, in Kandawgyi Park. In 1932, U Shwe Man Tin Maung founded the Shwe Man Tha Bin traditional dance troupe in Mandalay to tour the country, performing in a huge rambling tent of bamboo matting in which they spent the whole night performing. Ive invited performers from various troupes to commemorate my father. I dont want our family alone to perform; I want different performers to entertain the audience together,

said U Win Maung, the son of U Shwe Man Tin Maung, who died on stage while performing in 1969. Performances include duet-dance, slapstick and traditional dances and singing, along with performing the real-life drama of his sudden death on stage, written by his sons. My father is known for his creation of special effects without using machines. When he performed the opera Gandama Taung, he used a man-made applicance to make smoke billow, said another of his sons, U Chan Thar. He added: I will design sets that will delight the audience, though they might not be as wonderful as the settings my father created. My father died for his art. He was dancing a duet on the stage on the last day of a four-day event. Hed been performing all the previous night.

Even though he felt dizzy, he continued singing and dancing, he said. Thats how much he loved the theatre. At the two-day event, the dancers will enact his real-life events. That will seize the interest of the audience, he added. The event will be broadcast live on MRTV4.

U Shwe Man Tin Maung's son says he will bring his father's life to the stage. Photo: Aung Htay Hlaing

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Magic for the ages

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WHEN his dreams of becoming a doctor went up in a puff of smoke, he had to pull another rabbit out of the hat. So he decided to become a magician. Now billed as Mr Top, U Nyi Hlaing will present two magic performances at Yangons National Theatre on June 22 - and promises that they will be world-class. Ive been dreaming of this for more than 20 years, Mr Top told a press conference at the Central Hotel on June 7. Weve prepared our magic show, as much as possible, to a world-class standard. He added that magicians from Myanmar generally have a lot of experience but cant afford to put on big spectaculars that can run to K8 million for just a single grand illusion. Mr Top served his apprenticeship with Yangon Moe Aung, one of the first teachers for most magicians in the country. When I was a student, my dream was to become a doctor, Mr Top told The Myanmar Times. Unfortunately, my family could not afford to help me. Since then, I studied magic and when I was

20, I started working as a professional magician. Mr Tops magic show will be divided into two performances. The first round will be held at 3pm for school students, and a second performance is scheduled at 7pm for adults. Tickets are free and available from City Mart and Sein Gay Har supermarkets. The show will also be broadcast on Channel 7 and MRTV-4 as live performances. Mr Top said he wanted to thank his financial backer, Red Horse Dairy Industries. Without their support, I cant imagine being able to afford to set this up with my own money, he said.

Myanmar wins gold at International Cultural Festival in Turkey

ZON PANN PWINT zonpann08@gmail.com THE Golden Lands struck gold this week. The Myanmar booth at the International Cultural Festival in Izmir, Turkey was awarded top prize. The festival, which took place from May 24 to 26, brought together students from 140 countries across five continents to display traditional artefacts such as dress, musical instruments and souvenirs, attracting three million visitors. The organisers announced on June 10 that our booth had won the gold medal, said Ma Ohnmar Win, marketing manager of Horizon International School. The Myanmar booth displayed thanakha, colourful Pathein umbrellas, pearls, and jade necklaces and bracelets. It featured a traditional Myanmar teapot set in a setting decorated like the entrance to a palace, with a backdrop of pagodas, monks, and scenes from Inle Lake.

Mr Top will have his time on stage when his first large-scale magic show is performed at the National Theatre, Yangon on June 22. Photo: Aung Tun Win

June 27 as Music Day

NANDAR AUNG nandaraung.mcm@gmail.com The Myanmar Music Association has chosen June 27 as its pick for a national day to celebrate music in Myanmar. We will celebrate [Music Day] with competitions and concerts, a public relations executive for the group told The Myanmar Times. U Soe Htut Khaing added he hoped having a specific day to highlight music would improve Myanmars music world. June 27 was one of three possible dates in the running. Since July 19 is already recognised as Martyrs Day, the group decided instead to commemorate an influential meeting on June 27, 1936, at which a song by Saya Tin was adopted as the anthem of the Thakhin independence movement. The work, which had debuted July 20, 1930 another date considered by the association was later adopted as the national anthem in 1948. The association will lobby the government to make the designation official.

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Universal Crossword
Edited by Timothy E. Parker

THE MYANMAR TIMES JUNE 17 - 23, 2013

SUDOKU PACIFIC

THEYRE ON THE MONEY By Rob Lee

ACROSS 1 Arias, often 5 Showed up 9 Cracked, as a glass door? 13 House calls? 14 Bowling site 15 Angrily offended 16 Make a sharp turn 17 Light, semitransparent fabric 18 Send, as a parcel 19 Poet who is on the money? 21 Bygone Las Vegas casino 22 Type size 23 From the same tree? 24 Crossed swords 27 Author Waugh 29 Land of the Taj Mahal 30 Cover with moisture, as grass 32 Corn-eaters throwaway 34 Increases (with to) 35 Natural talent 36 Venture 37 Muumuu accessory 38 .946 liter 39 Brazen type 40 Bottom line 42 Tries hard to sell 43 Do drudgery 44 Grownup 46 A little teapot has one 48 Author who is on the money? 52 Barge load 53 Sermon on the Mount deliverer 54 Author unknown byline 55 On the protected side 56 Observe Yom Kippur 57 Dispense 58 Hopalong Cassidy actor William 59 Turned on the waterworks 60 Nurse a resentment DOWN 1 Participate in a 401(k) 2 Hear ye 3 Offensive facial expression 4 They live on acres of Acres 5 Influence 6 Comfortable dress 7 Pinochle play 8 It has one pupil 9 Set upon 10 Country singer who is on the money? 11 Bone-dry 12 Gym counts 14 Stay away from 20 Dont hurt me! for one 21 Depict unfairly 23 Say its so 24 Combination lock feature 25 Successfully anesthetized 26 Rocker who is on the money? 27 Cut and paste 28 Eric the Reds language 30 Utter loudly 31 Teacup part 33 Ottoman Empire dignitaries 35 Moon phase 36 Vacuum attachments, often 38 Computer command 39 Frame of a ship 41 Pickled 42 Boxers prize money 44 Greek writer of fables 45 Lessen the courage of 46 Bayonet thrust 47 Game played on a 300-yard-long field 48 Rose with spikes 49 Wall or mobile follower 50 Shoreline shelter 51 Had no doubts about 53 Big part of a dinosaur skeleton

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(Ruby) FM The Model Academy Padamyar for monsoon season

LWIN MAR HTUN lwinmarhtun.mcm@gmail.com EI EI THU 91.eieithu@gmail.com PADAMYAR FM will launch its suitably seasonal Monsoon Diary from now until the end of September. The feature-style radio programs will include four themes: Moe Ywar Yin (Getting Rain) is for listeners who like facts about rainfall. Way Lwint Mote Thone (Far-off Monsoon) presents a mini-drama of a DJ who reminscices about water-based memories. Moe Htal Ka Moe (Rain in the Rain) offers songs about rain and interviews with celebrities on their views about rain. The program will air every Saturday evening at 4.25pm and Tuesday at 11.50am. Another new program is Lady Dialogue, which commemorates Myanmar Womens Day on July 3. Academy member Shwe Zin Htike, author Ma Thida (Sanchaung), director Kyi Phyu Shin and director That That Khing will discuss culture, tradition and corporate social responsibility. Lady Dialogue runs until July 3 on Tuesday night at 9pm and Thursday noon on 91 MHz. WHO wants to be a model millionaire? If you do, you can apply to Media Kabars new reality show The Model Academy. This year, were offering The Model Academy. We will screen the contest as a reality show, said May Thu Pe, managing director of Media Kabar, inviting all ordinary girls to take part. First, we will choose 24 contestants from among the 1000 applicants, then the judges will select 12 finalists, said May Thu Pe. After training by senior model Thandar Hlaing, the 12 will enter a series of competitions to weed out all but the top two. Even though were only giving two prizes, all competitors will gain experience and have fun, stated May Thu Pe. The overall winner will receive K2 million, and the runnerup K1 million. MRTV-4 presenter Zin Aung, designer Moegoke Pouk Pouk, model Thandar Hlaing, make-up specialist Khin San Win and photographer Peter will be the judges. The contest will start in July and be broadcast on Channel 7 and 4HD in October, May Thu Pe said.

Israel Embassy to hold logo comp

NUAM BAWI hknuambawi@gmail.com@gmail.com THE Israeli embassy in Yangon is organising a Logo Design Competition for young Myanmar graphic designers, to celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations between Israel and Myanmar. Local designers are invited to design a logo that represents the bi-lateral ties between the two countries, with the winning design planned for use in official communciation of the Israeli Embassy in Yangon. The competition opens on July 1 with the deadline for the submission date set for August 15. For more information, visit the Embassy of Israel in Yangons website: www.embassies.gov.il/yangon

"Ordinary" girls are being encouraged to take part on a reality-television modelling competition. Photo: NOW! Magazine

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Eat like an Italian hunter with this weeks Chicken Cacciatore cook-up
PHYO'S COOKING ADVENTURE
50 grams grilled salted dried fish (nga yant chauk or ar pyae chauk phote) 4 cloves garlic (crushed) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil PREPARATION Choose the softer spinach leaves and discard the tough ones. Then break the crisp stems and peel the outer lining. Wash and drain well. Heat the wok with vegetable oil on high heat. Fry the crushed the garlic for a few seconds then throw in the stems. When they become soft to your liking, add the leaves. Cover the pan with a lid. When the spinach is cooked to taste, stir in crushed-up dry fish and stir in. Serve immediately. SHOPPING Myanmar spinach is available at the local fresh produce market. You can buy grilled salted dried fish in packets or by weight at supermarkets.
Classic chicken cacciatore. Photo: Phyo

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HICKEN cacciatore is a hearty and simple Italian dish. The word cacciatore means hunter in Italian, and this dish is popular in the Italian countryside as a rustic meal cooked with rabbit. Normally I would use a whole chicken or just chicken thighs, but for a healthier alternative, Im going to use chicken breast in this recipe. The process of making a cacciatore is actually quite close to a Myanmarstyle chicken curry as it uses tomatoes for its base ingredient the difference here is we put olives in. Im also including a recipe for a Myanmar sidedish: a spinach stir-fry with salted, dry fish. Spinach in Myanmar is different from English spinach and cant be used raw in salads. You can find it at any local fresh market where it is sold in large bunches. When selecting, go for the ones with the fattest stems, as these are sweet and perfect for stir-fries. Salted dried fish is called nga chauk and is available in all supermarkets in Myanmar. Ask for nga chauk phote. Grilled salted dried fish. It sounds strange but it actually adds a lot of depth of flavour. CHICKEN CACCIATORE INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil

500 grams chicken breast 2 onions 1 red capsicum (optional) 200 grams mushroom (optional) cup olives 8 tomatoes 7-8 leaves sage/basil teaspoon salt teaspoon black pepper PREPARATION Cut the chicken breast into bitesized pieces and sprinke with salt

and black pepper. Chill for a least 30 minutes. Wash and boil the tomatoes. When the skin starts to break, remove from the heat. Cool the tomatoes and peel the skin off. Chop the tomatoes into neat pieces. Heat oil in a pan at medium heat. Fry the chicken in batches until they change to a golden color. Saut the onions. When they are translucent, add the sage or basil leaves. Add tomatoes. After two

three minutes, bring the fried chicken back to the pan and add olives. Add cup of water and turn the heat down. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes. Add a bit more water if the chicken starts to stick. Serve with rice or pasta. STIR FRIED SPINACH WITH SALTED FISH INGREDIENTS 2 bunches Myanmar spinach

TIP Cut a cross with a sharp knife on the top of the tomatoes before boiling. It will make it easy to peel off the skin. While frying the spinach, some of additional water may come out, but remove the lid after cooking and let the water will evaporates. Keep the chicken pieces separate when cooking in batches so they dont stick together. NEXT WEEK One pot dishes ...

Royal Thazin food house provides an assortment of options, but not much food
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Wine Review
R W ED IN E
Score
Chateau HautFlorin 2009 Bordeaux Rouge This light-bodied, classic French rouge is neither overpowering nor heavy on the tannins. It will do as a traditional table wine and will appeal to those who prefer less sweetness in a red.

MANNY MAUNG

ENTERING the restaurant compound of Royal Thazin is a delight. Across a beautifully manicured lawn, a lamplit restored colonial building can be seen, hinting at enticing treats. It was empty, but for a waiter who directed us to the other building, a few steps

away, when told we were looking for the Indian cuisine. The dahl and the masala dosa we selected from the extensive menu were not available, so I requested a garlic naan bread - which they didnt have either. (Call me nave but I thought every Indian restaurant stashed naan in their cupboards and drawers as spares.)

We settled for a chicken vindaloo (K2500), spiced rice (K1500), a mutton keema (K3000) and a plate of stir-fried snake beans to share (K1500). The keema came with a nice yoghurt-and-cucumber dipping sauce that complemented the fried encasing. The spiced rice, cooked with bay leaves and cumin seeds, was also

If youre after the Indian fare at Royal Thazin restaurant, this is the wrong building. Go to the other one. Photo: Manny Maung

tasty, if a little on the oily side. By the time the chicken vindaloo came (more like a Myanmar chicken curry served together with dry, fried chillies), we needed to order plain rice to soak up the oil served in all the dishes. Similarly, the beans that were served had a substantial layer of grease and were more akin to Myanmar-style food than Indian fare. While the service and food were unremarkable, the bill totalled only K14,000 (the two bottles of Myanmar beer were the most overpriced items, at K2500 each). The overall experience of the meal was quite flat, but at least it was a relatively low hit to the wallet.

10,250

/10

Royal Thazin restaurant

Serves Myanmar, Chinese and European cuisine in the main building. The other building serves Indian fare: 96 Inya Lane, Kamayut township, Yangon.

Food: 6 Drink: 7 Service: 6 Atmosphere: 6 X-factor: 6 Value for money: 7

W W HIT IN E E
Score

Chateau La Gravelle 2007

Bordeaux Blanc This white wine is good value for money. Deep yellow, with a floral bouquet to the nose, it is an elixir of honey, apricots and nutty almond.

Score:

/10

12,800

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Hello Sushi & Maki house opening

THE MYANMAR TIMES JUNE 17-23 , 2013

Ni Ni Khin Zaw

Ma Moe Moe Aung and Ko Aung Kyaw Sint Ma Ei Ei Aung

Parkson Shopping Centers lucky draw

Arial Thu Ta

Ko Chan Hein

Ko Myo Zaw Oo and responsible person

Ma Moe Thandar Win

Ma Wai Wai Lwin

Ma Su Su Chit

Green Future art & environment festival

JAC products launch

Nan Ei Thinzar Min, Malar Oo and Ei Myo Zin Moe Kyaw Thant Lae Phyu Pyar Myo Myint Khine Zin Shu Sha Myint Myat

City Love & Hope program

U Khin Min Tun and Mr Li Thazin Aung, Daw May Zin Soe Htet and Ma Kyae Mone Ma Nwe Nwe Tun Wine Mon Mon Yee and Thandar Nyunt

Daw Khin Mar Lars birthday party

Attendees and Daw Khin Mar Lar

Ma Nandar, Daw Khin Mar Lar, Ma Khin Thandar Htay and Ar T

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Panasonic Myanmar branch office opening

SOCIALITE is wondering if the rain is to blame for fewer events around town. She started out the week pretty bored, but a function by the MIBS & BBC Audio Bulletin at the Chatrium hotel on June 3 saved her from despair. On the other days of the week, she passed the monotonous hours by searching for social events on the Internet. But even by the end of the week, poor Socialite had only been invited to just two events on the weekend. On June 8, she shook off the doldrums from a week of not enough partying by heading to Inya Lake hotel for Chindwins College Fresher welcoming ceremony, and then to Sedona hotel for the official launch of Prime Metal company in Yangon. The next day, she took part in Parksons lucky draw program at the FMI Centre, hoping that with a little good, next week wont be as dull as this one.v

U Win Naing

U Banyar Zaw

U Tun Wai

Ko thiha Zaw

Signing ceremony of Prime Metal Company

Korean Ambassador

U Kyaw San

Yoon Jaegu, Kwon Sung Hae, Yoo Hun Sup and Yoo Jaehyung

Kim Su Chul, Yoo Hun Sup and Chang Do Hyung

Chindwin College Fresher Welcome ceremony

Daw Khin Pyone Tin

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THE MYANMAR TIMES JUNE 17 - 23, 2013

DOMESTIC FLIGHT SCHEDULES

Days Flight Dep Arr Days Flight Dep Arr Days Flight Dep Arr Days Flight Dep Arr Days Flight Dep Arr Days Flight Dep Arr Days Flight Dep Arr

YANGON TO NAY PYI TAW

MON 6T 401 UB-A1 UB-B1 UB-C1 TUE UB-A1 UB-B1 UB-C1 WED UB-A1 UB-B1 UB-C1 THUR UB-A1 UB-B1 UB-C1 FRI UB-A1 UB-B1 6T 211 UB-C1 SAT UB-A1 SUN UB-A1 MON UB-A2 UB-B2 YH 731/732 UB-C2 TUE UB-A2 UB-B2 UB-C2 WED UB-A2 UB-B2 UB-C2 THUR UB-A2 UB-B2 UB-C2 FRI UB-A2 UB-B2 6T 212 UB-C2 SAT UB-A2 SUN UB-A2 MON YH 917 YJ 891 Y5 234 YJ 143/W97143 W9 143 6T 401 W9 201 K7 222 YJ 201 K7 624 YH 727 YJ 761 K7 622 W9 129 K7 224 6T 501/K7 224 TUE YH 917 YJ 891 Y5 234 6T 401/K7222 K7 222 K7 226 YJ 201 W9 143 W9 201 8M 6603 W9 251 K7 822 YJ 143/W97143 YJ 761 YH 729 K7 622 W9 129 K7 224 6T 501/K7 224 WED YH 917 Y5 234 6T 401/K7222 K7 222 YJ 143/W9 7143 W9 143 W9 201 K7 826 K7 624 YH 737 YJ 751/W9 7751 YJ 201 K7 622 W9 129 K7 224 6T 501/K7 224 THUR YJ 201 YH 917 Y5 234 6T 401/K7222 K7 222 K7 226 YJ 143/W9 7143 W9 143 W9 201 8M 6603 YJ 761 YH 729 K7 622 W9 129 K7 224 6T 501/K7 224 FRI YJ 891 YH 917 Y5 234 6T 401/K7222 YJ 211 K7 222 YJ 143/W97143 W9 143 W9 201 K7 826 K7 626 W9 251 YJ 751/W97751 YH 727 K7 622 K7 824 W9 129 K7 224 6T 501/K7 224 7:00 7:30 11:30 16:30 7:30 11:30 16:30 7:30 11:30 16:30 7:30 11:30 16:30 7:30 11:30 15:30 16:30 8:00 15:30 8:50 13:00 14:35 18:00 8:50 13:00 18:00 8:50 13:00 18:00 8:50 13:00 18:00 8:50 13:00 17:00 18:00 10:00 17:00 6:10 6:10 6:15 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:30 6:30 6:30 8:00 11:15 11:30 12:00 14:30 14:30 14:30 6:10 6:10 6:15 6:30 6:30 6:45 7:00 7:00 7:30 9:00 10:00 10:00 7:00 11:30 11:15 12:00 14:30 14:30 14:30 6:10 6:15 6:30 6:30 7:00 7:00 7:30 7:30 8:00 11:15 11:30 11:30 12:00 14:30 14:30 14:30 7:00 6:10 6:15 6:30 6:30 6:45 7:00 7:00 7:30 9:00 11:00 11:15 12:00 14:30 14:30 14:30 6:10 6:10 6:15 6:30 7:00 6:30 7:00 7:00 7:30 7:30 8:00 10:00 10:00 11:15 12:00 13:00 14:30 14:30 14:30 7:55 8:30 12:30 17:30 8:30 12:30 17:30 8:30 12:30 17:30 8:30 12:30 17:30 8:30 12:30 16:25 17:30 9:00 16:30 9:50 14:00 17:25 19:00 9:50 14:00 19:00 9:50 14:00 19:00 9:50 14:00 19:00 9:50 14:00 17:55 19:00 11:00 18:00 8:40 8:15 7:30 9:05 9:05 9:40 8:55 8:40 9:05 9:25 13:25 13:25 13:25 16:25 16:35 16:35 8:40 8:15 7:30 8:35 8:40 8:10 8:25 9:05 8:55 10:10 11:25 13:45 9:05 13:25 14:15 13:25 16:25 16:35 16:35 8:40 7:30 8:35 8:40 9:05 9:05 8:55 9:35 9:25 13:25 12:25 12:55 13:25 16:25 16:35 16:35 8:25 8:40 7:30 8:35 8:40 8:10 9:05 9:05 8:55 10:10 12:55 14:15 13:25 16:25 16:35 16:35 8:15 8:40 7:30 8:35 8:25 8:40 9:05 9:05 8:55 9:35 9:25 11:25 11:55 13:25 13:25 14:25 16:25 16:35 16:35

SAT

SUN

NAY PYI TAW TO YANGON

YH 917 YJ 891 Y5 234 6T 401/K7222 K7 222 YJ 761 YJ 143/W9 7143 W9 143 W9 201 K7 822 YJ 601/W9 7601 YH 729 K7 622 W9 129 K7 224 6T 501/K7 224 YH 917 YJ 891 Y5 234 6T 401/K7222 K7 222 YJ 211 YJ 143/W9 7143 W9 143 YJ751/W9 7751 W9 201 K7 822 K7 626 8M 6603 YH 737 K7 622 W9 129 K7 224 6T 501/K7 224

6:10 6:10 6:15 6:30 6:30 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:30 10:00 11:30 11:15 12:00 14:30 14:30 14:30 6:10 6:10 6:15 6:30 6:30 7:00 7:00 7:00 10:00 7:30 7:30 8:00 9:00 11:15 12:00 14:30 14:30 14:30 8:10 8:40 8:30 8:55 9:10 9:20 9:20 10:00 12:10 14:40 15:45 16:30 16:40 16:40 16:50 16:45 16:50 8:10 8:40 8:55 8:55 8:30 9:10 9:20 9:20 11:30 16:40 16:40 16:50 16:50 17:05 17:05 17:20 18:00 18:00 8:10 8:40 8:55 8:55 9:10 9:20 9:20 9:30 14:40 15:45 16:00 16:40 16:40 16:50 16:50 17:25 17:20 8:10 8:40 8:55 8:55 9:10 9:20 9:20 11:30 16:40 16:40 16:35 16:50 16:50 17:20 8:10 8:30 8:40 8:55 8:55 9:10 9:20 9:20 9:30 12:00 16:45 16:40 16:40 16:50 16:50 16:50 17:05 17:40

8:40 8:15 7:30 8:35 8:40 8:55 9:05 9:05 8:55 13:45 12:55 14:15 13:25 16:25 16:35 16:35 8:40 8:15 7:30 8:35 8:40 8:25 9:05 9:05 11:55 8:55 9:35 9:25 10:10 13:25 13:25 16:25 16:35 16:35 9:25 10:45 10:25 11:00 11:05 10:45 11:15 12:00 13:35 16:05 17:10 18:25 18:45 18:05 19:00 18:10 19:00 9:25 10:45 10:55 11:00 10:25 11:05 10:45 11:15 12:55 18:05 18:45 19:00 19:00 18:30 18:30 18:30 19:25 19:25 9:25 10:45 10:55 11:00 11:05 10:45 11:15 10:30 16:05 17:10 17:55 18:05 18:45 19:00 19:00 18:50 18:45 9:25 10:45 10:55 11:00 11:05 10:45 11:15 12:55 18:05 18:45 18:00 19:00 19:00 18:30 9:25 10:25 10:45 10:55 11:00 11:05 10:45 11:15 10:30 13:25 18:10 18:05 18:45 19:00 19:00 18:15 18:30 19:05

SAT

SUN

Y5 233 YH 918 6T 402/K7 223 K7 223 YJ 892 W9 201 W9 144 YJ 143/W9 7143 Y5 132 YJ 762 W9 120 K7 623 W9 129 K7 225 6T 502/K7 225 YJ 602/W9 7602 YH 730 Y5 233 YH 918 YJ 892 YJ 143/W9 7143 6T 402/K7 223 K7 223 W9 201 W9 144 Y5 132 YJ 212 W9 129 YJ 725/W9 7752 6T 502/K7 225 K7 623 K7 225 8M 6604 YH 738

8:10 8:40 8:55 8:55 8:30 9:10 9:20 9:20 9:30 12:35 15:45 16:40 16:40 16:50 16:50 17:50 18:00 8:10 8:40 8:30 9:20 8:55 8:55 9:10 9:20 9:30 12:00 16:40 16:50 16:50 16:40 16:50 17:20 17:25 6:10 6:30 6:10 7:00 7:00 7:00 6:30 6:30 14:30 14:30 14:30 15:00 6:10 6:10 6:30 6:30 7:00 14:30 14:30 7:00 14:30 6:10 6:10 6:30 6:30 6:45 7:00 7:00 14:30 14:30 14:30 6:10 6:10 6:30 6:30 7:00 7:00 14:30 14:30 14:30 6:10 6:10 6:30 6:30 6:45 7:00 7:00 14:30 14:30 14:30 6:10 6:10 6:30 6:30 7:00 7:00 14:30 14:30 14:30 6:10 6:30 6:10 6:30 7:00 7:00 14:30 14:30 14:15 14:30 7:45 7:45 9:10 8:55 8:05 8:35 8:35 17:25 17:40 17:45 17:55 7:45 7:45 8:05 8:35 8:05 8:35 17:25 17:40 17:45

9:25 10:45 10:55 11:00 10:25 11:05 10:45 11:15 10:30 14:00 17:10 18:05 18:45 19:00 19:00 19:15 19:25 9:25 10:45 10:25 11:15 10:55 11:00 11:05 10:45 10:30 13:25 18:45 18:15 19:00 18:05 19:00 18:30 18:50 7:30 8:20 7:45 8:20 8:20 8:55 7:50 8:55 17:10 17:20 17:25 17:55 7:45 7:30 7:50 7:50 8:20 17:10 17:20 8:20 17:25 7:45 7:30 7:50 7:50 8:05 8:20 8:20 17:10 17:20 17:25 8:00 7:45 7:50 7:50 8:20 8:20 17:10 17:20 17:25 7:30 7:45 7:50 7:50 8:05 8:20 8:20 17:10 17:20 17:25 7:30 7:45 7:50 7:50 8:20 8:20 17:10 17:20 17:25 7:45 7:50 7:30 7:50 8:20 8:20 17:10 17:20 16:25 17:25 10:25 10:45 12:00 10:15 11:00 10:45 11:15 18:45 19:00 19:00 19:15 10:25 10:45 10:55 10:45 11:00 11:15 18:45 19:00 19:00

YANGON TO NYAUNG U
MON YJ 891 YJ 201 YH 917 YJ 143/W97143 W9 143 6T 401 K7 222 YH 909 W9 129 6T 501/K7 224 K7 224 YH 731 TUE YH 917 YJ 891 6T 401/K7 222 K7 222 W9 143 W9 129 6T 501/K7 224 YJ 143/W9 7143 K7 224 WED YH 917 YJ 891 6T 401/K7 222 K7 222 K7 242 W9 143 YJ 143/W9 7143 W9 129 6T 501/K7 224 K7 224 THUR YJ 891 YH 917 6T 401/K7 222 K7 222 W9 143 YJ 143/W97143 W9 129 6T 501/K7 224 K7 224 FRI YJ 891 YH 917 6T 401/K7 222 K7 222 K7 242 YJ 143/W9 7143 W9 143 W9 129 6T 501/K7 224 K7 224 SAT YJ 891 YH 917 6T 401/K7 222 K7 222 W9 143 YJ 143/W9 7143 W9 129 6T 501/K7 224 K7 224 SUN YH 917 6T 401/K7 222 YJ 891 K7 222 W9 143 YJ 143/W9 7143 W9 129 6T 501/K7 224 K7 224 K7 224 MON YJ 891 YH 917 6T 401 YH 910 K7 222 W9 143 YJ 143/W9 7143 W9 129 6T 502/K7 225 K7 225 YH 732 TUE YJ 891 YH 917 6T 401/K7222 W9 143 K7 222 YJ 143/W9 7143 W9 129 6T 502/K7 225 K7 225

MANDALAY TO YANGON
MON Y5 233 YH 918 YJ 892 K7 223 W9 201 W9 144 YJ 143/W97143 6T 402 YJ 202 K7 625 W9 120 YJ 762 W9 129 K7 623 6T 502/K7 225 YH 728 K7 225 TUE Y5 233 YH 918 6T 402/K7 223 K7 223 YJ 892 W9 201 W9 144 YJ 143/W9 7143 YJ 202 K7 623 W9 129 K7 225 6T 502/K7 225 W9 252 YJ 762 8M 6604 YH 730 K7 823 WED Y5 233 YH 918 6T 402/K7 223 K7 223 W9 201 W9 144 YJ 143/W9 7143 Y5 132 K7 625 W9 120 YJ 202 K7 623 W9 129 K7 225 6T 502/K7 225 YH 738 YJ 752/W9 7752 THUR Y5 233 YH 918 6T 402/K7 223 K7 223 W9 201 W9 144 YJ 143/W9 7143 YJ 202 K7 623 W9 129 YJ 762 6T 502/K7 225 K7 225 8M 6604 FRI Y5 233 YJ 892 YH 918 6T 402/K7 223 K7 223 W9 201 W9 144 YJ 143/W9 7143 Y5 132 YJ 212 YH 728 K7 623 W9 129 K7 225 6T 502/K7 225 YJ 752/W9 7752 W9 252 K7 825

YANGON TO MANDALAY

WED YJ 891 YH 917 6T 401/K7222 K7 222 W9 143 YJ 143/W9 7143 K7 225 W9 129 6T 502/K7 225 K7 225 THUR YJ 892 YH 917 6T 401/K7222 K7 222 W9 143 YJ 143/W9 7143 6T 502/K7 225 K7 225 FRI YJ 891 YH 917 6T 401/K7222 K7 222 W9 143 YJ 143/W9 7143 K7 225 W9 129 6T 502/K7 225 K7 225 SAT YJ 891 YH 917 6T 401/K7222 W9 143 K7 222 YJ 143/W9 7143 K7 225 W9 129 6T 502/K7 225 K7 225 SUN YJ 891 YH 917 6T 401/K7222 K7 222 W9 143 YJ 143/W9 7143 W9 129 6T 502/K7 225 K7 225 MON YJ 201 K7 624 K7 622 TUE YJ 201 K7 844 W9 251 K7 622 WED K7 624 YJ 201 K7 622 THUR K7 844 YJ 201 K7 622 FRI YJ 211 K7 626 W9 251 K7 622 SUN YJ 211 K7 626 K7 622 MON YJ 202 K7 625 K7 623 TUE YJ 202 K7 845 K7 623 W9 252 WED K7 625 K7 623 YJ 202 THUR K7 845 K7 623 YJ 202 FRI K7 627 YJ 211 K7 623 W9 252 SAT K7 623 SUN YJ 211 K7 627 K7 623 MON YJ 891 YH 917 YJ 143/W9 7143 6T 401 W9 201 K7 222 K7 828 W9 119 YH 727 YJ 761 6T 501/K7 224 W9 129 K7 224

7:45 7:45 8:05 8:05 8:35 8:35 16:40 17:25 17:40 17:45 8:15 7:45 8:05 8:05 8:35 8:35 17:40 17:45 7:45 7:45 8:05 8:05 8:35 8:35 16:40 17:25 17:40 17:45 7:45 7:45 8:05 8:35 8:05 8:35 16:40 17:25 17:40 17:45 7:45 7:45 8:05 8:05 8:35 8:35 17:25 17:40 17:45 6:30 8:00 12:00 7:00 7:30 10:00 12:00 8:00 11:30 12:00 7:30 7:00 12:00 7:00 8:00 10:00 12:00 7:00 8:00 12:00 10:45 13:10 15:10 10:05 11:20 15:10 15:35 13:10 15:10 14:35 11:20 15:10 10:05 11:45 10:05 15:10 15:35 15:10 10:05 11:45 15:10 6:10 6:10 7:00 7:00 7:30 6:30 7:30 10:30 11:15 11:30 14:30 14:30 14:30

9:50 10:45 10:55 11:00 10:45 11:15 18:00 18:45 19:00 19:00 10:20 10:45 10:55 11:00 10:45 11:15 19:00 19:00 10:25 10:45 10:55 11:00 10:45 11:15 18:00 18:45 19:00 19:00 10:25 10:45 10:55 10:45 11:00 11:15 18:00 18:45 19:00 19:00 10:25 10:45 10:55 11:00 10:45 11:15 18:45 19:00 19:00 10:30 10:55 14:55 9:50 11:05 12:55 14:55 10:55 14:20 14:55 11:05 9:50 14:55 9:50 11:30 12:55 14:55 9:50 11:30 14:55 13:35 16:05 18:05 12:55 16:00 18:05 18:30 16:05 18:05 17:55 16:00 18:05 12:55 15:15 13:25 18:05 18:30 18:05 13:25 15:15 18:05 9:00 9:35 9:50 10:35 9:40 9:30 8:45 11:40 12:40 12:40 15:40 15:40 15:45

TUE

YANGON TO MYITKYINA

MYITKYINA TO YANGON

YJ 891 YH 917 6T 401/K7222 K7 222 YJ 143/W9 7143 W9 201 K7 822 YJ 761 6T 501/K7 224 W9 129 K7 224 WED YJ 891 YH 917 6T 401/K7222 K7 222 YJ 143/W9 7143 K7 826 W9 201 YJ 751/W9 7751 W9 119 YH 737 6T 501/K7 224 W9 129 K7 224 THUR YJ 891 YH 917 6T 401/K7222 K7 222 YJ 143/W9 7143 K7 828 W9 201 YJ 761 6T 501/K7 224 W9 129 K7224 FRI YJ 891 YH 917 6T 401/K7222 K7 222 YJ 143/W9 7143 K7 826 W9 201 YJ 751/W9 7751 YH 727 6T 501/K7 224 W9 129 K7224 SAT YJ 891 YH 917 6T 401/K7222 K7 222 YJ 761 YJ 143/W9 7143 K7 828 W9 201 K7 822 W9 119 6T 501/K7 224 W9 129 K7 224 SUN YJ 891 YH 917 6T 401/K7222 K7 222 YJ 143/W9 7143 K7 822 W9 201 YJ 751/W9 7751 YH 737 6T 501/K7 224 W9 129 K7 224 MON YH 918 K7 828 YJ 892 K7 223 W9 201 YJ 143/W9 7143 6T 402 K7 829 W9 120 W9 129 YH 728 6T 501/K7 224 K7 224 TUE YJ 892 YH 918 6T 402/K7223 K7 223 W9 201 6T 501/K7 224 YJ 143/W9 7143 K7 823 W9 129 K7 224 YJ 762 WED YH 918 YJ 892 6T 402/K7223 K7 223 W9 201 YJ 143/W9 7143 K7 827 W9 120 W9 129 6T 501/K7 224 YH 738 K7 224

6:10 6:10 6:30 6:30 7:00 7:30 10:00 11:30 14:30 14:30 14:30 6:10 6:10 6:30 6:30 7:00 7:30 7:30 10:30 10:30 11:15 14:30 14:30 14:30 6:10 6:10 6:30 6:30 7:00 7:30 7:30 11:00 14:30 14:30 14:30 6:10 6:10 6:30 6:30 7:00 7:30 7:30 10:00 11:15 14:30 14:30 14:30 6:10 6:10 6:30 6:30 7:00 7:00 7:30 7:30 10:00 10:30 14:30 14:30 14:30 6:10 6:10 6:30 6:30 7:00 7:30 7:30 10:00 11:15 14:30 14:30 14:30 9:35 7:30 9:15 9:45 9:55 10:05 10:50 13:50 15:00 15:55 16:00 16:00 16:00 9:15 9:35 9:45 9:45 9:55 16:00 10:05 14:50 15:55 16:00 16:20 9:35 8:40 9:45 9:45 9:55 10:05 13:40 15:00 15:55 16:00 16:40 16:00

9:00 9:35 9:30 9:30 9:50 9:40 11:15 12:40 15:40 15:40 15:45 8:25 9:35 9:30 9:30 9:50 8:45 9:40 11:40 11:40 12:40 15:40 15:40 15:45 8:55 9:35 9:30 9:30 9:50 8:45 9:40 12:10 15:40 15:40 15:45 9:00 9:35 9:30 9:30 9:50 8:45 9:40 11:10 12:40 15:40 15:40 15:45 9:00 9:35 9:30 9:30 8:10 9:50 8:45 9:40 11:15 11:40 15:40 15:40 15:45 9:00 9:35 9:30 9:30 9:50 8:45 9:40 11:10 12:40 15:40 15:40 15:45 10:45 8:45 10:25 11:00 11:05 11:15 12:00 15:05 17:10 18:45 18:10 19:00 19:00 10:25 10:45 10:55 11:00 11:05 19:00 11:15 16:05 18:45 19:00 18:30 10:45 9:50 10:55 11:00 11:05 11:15 14:55 17:10 18:45 19:00 18:50 19:00

THUR YJ 892 YH 918 6T 402/K7223 K7 223 W9 201 YJ 143/W9 7143 K7 829 YJ 762 W9 129 6T 501/K7 224 K7 224 YH 730 FRI YH 918 YJ 892 6T 402/K7223 K7 223 W9 201 YJ 143/W9 7143 K7 827 W9 129 YH 728 6T 501/K7 224 K7 224 SAT YJ 892 YH 918 6T 402/K7223 K7 223 W9 201 YJ 143/W9 7143 YJ 762 K7 829 K7 823 W9 120 W9 129 6T 501/K7 224 K7 224 SUN YJ 892 YH 918 6T 402/K7223 K7 223 W9 201 YJ 143/W9 7143 K7 823 W9 129 6T 501/K7 224 K7 224 YH 738 MON 6T 607 TUE K7 426 6T 611 WED 6T 611 THRU K7 426 6T 611 FRI 6T 605 SAT K7 426 6T 611 SUN 6T 611 MON 6T 608 TUE K7 427 6T 612 WED 6T 612

9:10 9:35 9:45 9:45 9:55 10:05 13:50 15:50 15:55 16:00 16:00 18:00 9:35 9:15 9:45 9:45 9:55 10:05 13:40 15:55 16:00 16:00 16:00 9:15 9:35 9:45 9:45 9:55 10:05 11:50 13:40 14:50 15:00 15:55 16:00 16:00 9:15 9:35 9:45 9:45 9:55 10:05 13:40 15:55 16:00 16:00 16:40 12:30 13:00 14:30 14:30 13:00 14:30 11:15 13:00 14:30 11:30 14:15 14:35 16:15 16:15

10:20 10:45 10:55 11:00 11:05 11:15 15:05 18:00 18:45 19:00 19:00 19:25 10:45 10:25 10:55 11:00 11:05 11:15 14:55 18:45 18:10 19:00 19:00 10:25 10:45 10:55 11:00 11:05 11:15 14:00 14:55 16:05 17:10 18:45 19:00 19:00 10:25 10:45 10:55 11:00 11:05 11:15 14:55 18:45 19:00 19:00 18:50 13:55 14:20 15:55 15:55 14:20 15:55 13:15 14:20 15:55 12:55 16:15 15:55 17:40 17:40

THUR K7 427 6T 612 FRI 6T 606 SAT K7 427 6T 612 SUN K7 423 6T 612 MON K7 319 YJ 301 YH 633 TUE K7 319 YJ 301 WED K7 319 6T 707 YJ 301 YH 633 THUR K7 319 YJ 301 YH 633 FRI K7 319 YJ 301 YH 633 SAT K7 319 YJ 301 6T 707 SUN K7 319 YJ 301 YH 633 6T 707 MON YJ 302 K7 320 YH 634 TUE YJ 302 K7 320 WED YJ 302 K7 320 YH 634 6T 708 THUR YJ 302 YH 634 K7 320 FRI YJ 302 YH 634 K7 320 SAT K7 320 YJ 302 6T 708 SUN K7 320 YH 634 6T 708 YJ 302 MON 6T 607 FRI 6T 605 MON 6T 608 FRI 6T 605

14:35 16:15 13:35 14:35 16:15 8:55 13:15 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 11:15 7:00 7:00 7:00 11:30 7:00 7:00 11:30 7:00 7:00 7:00 11:15 7:00 11:30 7:00 7:30 11:25 11:30 11:25 11:25 11:30 11:25 11:30 11:25 15:40 15:55 11:25 11:30 15:55 11:25 11:30 11:30 11:25 15:40 11:30 11:25 11:55 15:55

15:55 17:40 15:00 15:55 17:40 10:50 14:40 9:05 9:10 9:15 9:05 9:10 9:05 13:15 9:10 9:15 9:05 13:40 9:15 9:05 13:40 9:15 9:05 9:10 13:15 9:05 13:40 9:15 9:30 13:35 13:35 13:25 13:35 13:35 13:35 13:35 13:25 17:40 18:05 13:25 13:35 18:05 13:25 13:35 13:35 13:35 17:40 13:35 13:25 13:55 18:05

YANGON TO MYEIK

MYEIK TO YANGON

YANGON TO SITTWE

YANGON TO THANDWE
12:30 15:05 11:15 12:10 15:20 16:15 12:25 15:00

SITTWE TO YANGON

THANDWE TO YANGON

Domestic Airlines
Air Bagan Ltd.(W9)
Tel : 513322, 513422, 504888, Fax : 515102 731-35991~3.Fax: 951 532333

HEHO TO YANGON

Air KBZ (K7)

Tel: 372977~80, 533030~39 (Airport), Fax: 372983

Golden Myanmar Airlines (Y5)

Tel: 95 9 400446999, 95 9 400447999, Mobile: 95 9 5020711, Fax: 95 9 73256067

Air Mandalay (6T)

Tel : (Head Office) 501520, 525488, Fax: 525937. Airport: 533222~3, 0973152853. Fax: 533223.

Yangon Airways(YH)
Tel: (+95-1) 383 100, 383 107, 700 264, Fax: 652 533.

Asian Wings (AW)

Tel: 951 516654, 532253, 09-

FMI Air Charter Sales & Reservations

Tel: (95-1) 240363, 240373 / (+95-9) 421146545

YANGON TO HEHO

International Airlines
Air Asia (FD)
Tel: 251 885, 251 886.

Air Bagan Ltd.(W9) Air China (CA)

Tel : 666112, 655882.

Tel: 95 9 400446999, 95 9 400447999, Mobile: 95 9 5020711, Fax: 95 9 73256067

Tel : 513322, 513422, 504888, Fax : 515102

Malaysia Airlines (MH) Myanmar Airways International(8M)

Tel : 255260, Fax: 255305

NYAUNG U TO YANGON

Tel : 387648, 241007 ext : 120, 121, 122 Fax : 241124

Air India

Tel : 253597~98, 254758. Fax: 248175

Domestic
6T = Air Mandalay W9 = Air Bagan YJ = Asian Wings K7 = AIR KBZ YH = Yangon Airways UB = FMI UB Charter Y5 = Golden Myanmar Airlines

Bangkok Airways (PG) Condor (DE)

Tel: + 95 1 -370836 up to 39 (ext : 810)

Silk Air(MI)
Tel: 255 287~9, Fax: 255 290

Tel: 255122, 255 265, Fax: 255119

Thai Airways (TG)

Tel : 255491~6, Fax : 255223

Subject to change without notice

Dragonair (KA)

Vietnam Airlines (VN)

Fax : 255086. Tel 255066/ 255088/ 255068.

Tel: 95-1-255320, 255321, Fax : 255329

Golden Myanmar Airlines (Y5)

Qatar Airways (Temporary Office)

Tel: 01-250388, (ext: 8142, 8210)

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7:15 9:00 9:50 10:30 14:55 16:30 18:20 18:05 19:45 7:15 9:00 9:50 10:30 14:55 16:30 18:05 18:20 19:45 7:15 9:00 9:50 10:30 14:55 16:30 18:05 18:20 19:45 7:15 9:00 9:50 10:30 14:55 16:30 18:05 18:20 19:45 7:15 9:00 9:50 10:30 14:55 16:30 18:05 18:20 19:45 7:15 9:00 9:50 10:30 14:55 16:30 18:05 18:20 19:45 7:15 9:00 9:50 10:30 14:55 16:30 18:05 18:20 19:45 8:30 12:15 17:50 8:30 12:15 17:50 8:30 12:15 17:50 8:30 12:15 17:50 8:30 12:15 17:50 8:30 12:15 17:50 8:30 12:15 17:50 0:25 8:00 10:25 11:30 11:30 16:40 0:25 8:00 10:25 11:30 11:30 14:25 16:40 8:00 10:25 11:30 11:30 16:40 8:00 10:25 11:30 11:30 14:25 16:40 8:00 10:25 11:30 11:30 15:05 16:40 9:30 10:45 11:45 12:25 16:50 18:15 20:15 19:50 21:40 9:30 10:45 11:45 12:25 16:50 18:15 19:50 20:15 21:40 9:30 10:45 11:45 12:25 16:50 18:15 19:50 20:15 21:40 9:30 10:45 11:45 12:25 16:50 18:15 19:50 20:15 21:40 9:30 10:45 11:45 12:25 16:50 18:15 19:50 20:15 21:40 9:30 10:45 11:45 12:25 16:50 18:15 19:50 20:15 21:40 9:30 10:45 11:45 12:25 16:50 18:15 19:50 20:15 21:40 10:20 14:05 19:35 10:20 14:05 19:35 10:20 14:05 19:35 10:20 14:05 19:35 10:20 14:05 19:35 10:20 14:05 19:35 10:20 14:05 19:35 5:00 12:25 14:45 16:05 16:05 21:15 5:00 12:25 14:45 16:05 16:05 17:10 21:15 12:25 14:45 16:05 16:05 21:15 12:25 14:45 16:05 16:05 17:10 21:15 12:25 14:45 16:05 16:05 19:30 21:15

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SAT MI 509 8M 231 SQ 997 8M 6232 3K 586 8M 233 MI 517 MI 509 8M 231 SQ 997 3K 586 8M 6232 VN 942 8M 233 MI 517

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0:25 8:00 10:25 11:30 11:30 15:05 16:40 0:25 8:00 10:25 11:30 11:30 14:25 15:05 16:40 7:50 8:30 12:15 16:45 8:30 12:15 16:45 16:55 8:30 7:50 12:15 16:45 8:30 12:15 16:45 7:50 8:30 12:15 16:45 16:55 8:30 7:50 12:15 16:45 8:30 12:15 16:45 16:55 14:15 14:15 14:15 14:15 14:15 17:40 8:40 11:20 8:40 17:40 11:20 8:40 10:50 10:50 10:50 10:50 14:40 14:15 14:40 12:20 14:15 14:15 14:40 14:40 14:15 14:40 14:15 14:40 5:00 12:25 14:45 16:05 16:05 19:30 21:15 5:00 12:25 14:45 16:05 16:05 17:10 19:30 21:15 11:50 12:50 16:30 21:00 12:50 16:30 21:00 21:10 12:50 11:50 16:30 21:00 12:50 16:30 21:00 11:50 12:50 16:30 21:00 21:10 12:50 11:50 16:30 21:00 12:50 16:30 21:00 21:10 21:55 21:55 21:55 21:55 21:55 22:15 13:15 15:50 13:15 22:15 15:50 13:15 16:15 16:15 16:15 16:15 18:00 17:35 18:00 18:35 17:35 17:35 18:00 18:00 17:35 18:00 17:35 18:00

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MON TUE THUR SAT KA 251 KA 251 KA 251 KA 251

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1:10 1:10 1:10 1:10 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00

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MON FD 2751 FD 2755 FD 2753 TUE FD 2751 FD 2755 FD 2753 WED FD 2751 FD 2755 FD 2753 THUR FD 2751 FD 2755 FD 2753 FRI FD 2751 FD 2755 FD 2753 SAT FD 2751 FD 2755 FD 2753 SUN FD 2751 FD 2755 FD 2753 MON SQ 998 3K 585 8M 6231 8M 232 MI 520 MI 518 TUE SQ 998 3K 585 8M 6231 8M 232 MI 518 WED SQ 998 3K 585 8M 6231 8M 232 MI 518 THUR SQ 998 8M 6231 3K 585 8M 232 MI 518 FRI SQ 998 3K 585 8M 6231 8M 232 MI 518 8M 234 MI 520 SAT SQ 998 3K 585 8M 6231 8M 232 MI 518 8M 234 MI 520 SUN SQ 998 8M 6231 3K 585 8M 232 MI 518 8M 234 MI 520 TUE WED THUR SAT SUN CA 905 CA 905 CA 905 CA 905 CA 905

Dep Arr
7:15 11:10 16:35 7:15 11:10 16:35 7:15 11:10 16:35 7:15 11:10 16:35 7:15 11:10 16:35 7:15 11:10 16:35 7:15 11:10 16:35 7:55 9:10 9:10 13:25 22:10 14:20 7:55 9:10 9:10 13:25 14:20 7:55 9:10 9:10 13:25 14:20 7:55 9:10 9:10 13:25 14:20 7:55 9:10 9:10 13:25 14:20 20:30 22:10 7:55 9:10 9:10 13:25 14:20 20:30 22:10 7:55 9:10 9:10 13:25 14:20 20:30 22:10 8:05 8:05 8:05 8:05 8:05 6:55 10:05 12:50 15:05 6:55 10:05 14:45 15:05 6:55 10:05 12:50 15:05 6:55 10:05 15:05 6:55 10:05 12:50 14:45 15:05 6:55 10:05 12:50 15:05 6:55 10:05 14:45 15:05 8:00 11:45 17:20 8:00 11:45 17:20 8:00 11:45 17:20 8:00 11:45 17:20 8:00 11:45 17:20 8:00 11:45 17:20 8:00 11:45 17:20 9:20 10:40 10:40 14:50 23:35 15:45 9:20 10:40 10:40 14:50 15:45 9:20 10:40 10:40 14:50 15:45 9:20 10:40 10:40 14:50 15:45 9:20 10:40 10:40 14:50 15:45 21:55 23:35 9:20 10:40 10:40 14:50 15:45 21:55 23:35 9:20 10:40 10:40 14:50 15:45 21:55 23:35 13:15 13:15 13:15 13:15 13:15 8:00 11:15 13:50 16:15 8:00 11:15 15:55 16:15 8:00 11:15 13:50 16:15 8:00 11:15 16:15 8:00 11:15 13:50 15:55 16:15 8:00 11:15 13:50 16:15 8:00 11:15 15:55 16:15

Days Flight
MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN CZ 3055 8M 712 CZ 3055 8M 712 CZ 3055 CZ 3055 8M 712

Dep Arr
14:45 14:15 8:40 14:15 14:45 8:40 14:15 7:00 7:00 7:45 7:00 7:00 7:45 7:45 13:30 12:40 13:30 12:40 8:20 12:40 13:30 13:30 12:40 13:30 12:40 13:30 16:35 15:50 10:30 15:50 16:35 10:30 15:50 9:55 9:55 10:35 9:55 9:55 10:35 10:35 13:55 13:15 13:55 13:15 11:30 13:15 13:55 13:55 13:15 13:55 13:15 13:55

YANGON TO BANGKOK

YANGON TO HONG KONG

DON MUENG TO YANGON

GUANGZHOU TO YANGON

SUN

YANGON TO TOKYO
MON NH 914 WED NH 914 SAT NH 914 TUE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN TG 782 TG 782 TG 782 TG 782 FD 2761 FD 2761 FD 2761 FD 2761 FD 2761 FD 2761 FD 2761 MU 2030 MU 2030 MU 2030 MU 2030 MU 2030 MU 2030 MU 2030 21:30 06:40+1 21:30 06:40+1 21:30 06:40+1 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 12:45 12:45 12:45 12:45 12:45 12:45 12:45 14:40 14:40 14:40 14:40 14:40 14:40 14:40 6:15 7:15 7:55 8:50 13:00 16:45 16:50 17:50 19:15 20:15 21:10 6:15 7:15 7:55 8:50 13:00 16:45 16:50 17:50 19:15 20:15 21:10 6:15 7:15 7:55 8:50 13:00 16:45 16:50 17:50 19:15 20:15 21:10 6:15 7:15 7:55 8:50 13:00 16:45 16:50 17:50 19:15 20:15 21:10 6:15 7:15 7:55 8:50 13:00 16:45 16:50 17:50 19:15 20:15 21:10 6:15 7:15 7:55 8:50 13:00 16:45 16:50 17:50 19:15 20:15 21:10 6:15 7:15 7:55 8:50 13:00 16:45 16:50 17:50 19:15 20:15 21:10 11:55 11:55 11:55 11:55 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 17:20 17:20 17:20 17:20 17:20 17:20 17:20 7:00 8:00 8:50 9:40 13:45 17:35 17:35 18:45 20:00 21:30 21:55 7:00 8:00 8:50 9:40 13:45 17:35 17:35 18:45 20:00 21:30 21:55 7:00 8:00 8:50 9:40 13:45 17:35 17:35 18:45 20:00 21:30 21:55 7:00 8:00 8:50 9:40 13:45 17:35 17:35 18:45 20:00 21:30 21:55 7:00 8:00 8:50 9:40 13:45 17:35 17:35 18:45 20:00 21:30 21:55 7:00 8:00 8:50 9:40 13:45 17:35 17:35 18:45 20:00 21:30 21:55 7:00 8:00 8:50 9:40 13:45 17:35 17:35 18:45 20:00 21:30 21:55

TAIPEI TO YANGON
MON CI 7915 TUE CI 7915 BR 287 WED CI 7915 FRI CI 7915 BR 287 SAT BR 287 MON MU 2031 TUE CA 905 MU 2031 WED CA 905 MU 2011 THUR CA 905 MU 2031 FRI MU 2031 SAT CA 905 MU 2031 SUN CA 905 MU 2031

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YANGON

MANDALAY TO BANGKOK

YANGON TO KUALA LUMPUR

MON 8M 501 AK 1427 MH 741 AK 1425 TUE AK 1427 MH 741 AK 1425 MH 743 WED AK 1427 8M 501 MH 741 AK 1425 THUR AK 1427 MH 741 AK 1425 FRI 8M 501 AK 1427 MH 741 AK 1425 MH 743 SAT AK 1427 8M 501 MH 741 AK 1425 SUN AK 1427 MH 741 AK 1425 MH 743 TUE WED THUR SAT SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED FRI CA 906 CA 906 CA 906 CA 906 CA 906 CZ 3056 8M 711 CZ 3056 8M 711 CZ 3056 CZ 3056 8M 711 CI 7916 CI 7916 CI 7916 CI 7916

MANDALAY TO DON MUENG

KUNMING TO YANGON

KAZUO NAGATA

SINGAPORE TO YANGON

MANDALAY TO KUNMING

CHIANG MAI TO YANGON

THUR W9 9608 17:20 18:10 SUN W9 9608 17:20 18:10

HANOI TO YANGON
MON WED FRI SAT SUN VN 957 VN 957 VN 957 VN 957 VN 957 16:35 16:35 16:35 16:35 16:35 18:10 18:10 18:10 18:10 18:10

BANGKOK TO YANGON
MON 8M 336 FD 3770 TG 303 PG 701 TG 301 PG 703 FD 3772 TG 305 8M 332 PG 705 Y5 238 TUE 8M 336 FD 3770 TG 303 PG 701 TG 301 PG 703 FD 3772 TG 305 8M 332 PG 705 Y5 238 WED 8M 336 FD 3770 TG 303 PG 701 TG 301 PG 703 FD 3772 TG 305 8M 332 PG 705 Y5 238 THUR 8M 336 FD 3770 TG 303 PG 701 TG 301 PG 703 FD 3772 TG 305 8M 332 PG 705 Y5 238 FRI 8M 336 FD 3770 TG 303 PG 701 TG 301 PG 703 FD 3772 TG 305 8M 332 PG 705 Y5 238 SAT 8M 336 FD 3770 TG 303 PG 701 TG 301 PG 703 FD 3772 TG 305 8M 332 PG 705 Y5 238 SUN 8M 336 FD 3770 TG 303 PG 701 TG 301 PG 703 FD 3772 TG 305 8M 332 PG 705 Y5 238

HO CHI MINH CITY TO YANGON

TUE VN 943 THUR VN 943 SUN VN 943 MON WED FRI SAT TUE FRI SAT SUN 8M 602 8M 602 8M 602 8M 602 TG 781 TG 781 TG 781 TG 781 11:40 13:25 11:40 13:25 11:40 13:25 9:20 9:20 9:20 9:20 7:25 7:25 7:25 7:25 12:30 12:30 12:30 12:30 8:50 8:50 8:50 8:50

YANGON TO BEIJING

GAYA TO YANGON

YANGON TO GAUNGZHOU

BANGKOK TO MANDALAY

DOHA TO YANGON
WED QR 618 THUR QR 618 SUN QR 618 WED 8M 404 SAT 8M 404 MON KE 471 TUE KE 471 WED KE 471 0Z 769 THUR KE 471 FRI KE 471 SAT KE 471 0Z 769 SUN KE 471 MON NH 913 WED NH 913 SAT NH 913 MON WED FRI SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN KA 250 KA 250 KA 250 KA 250 FD 2760 FD 2760 FD 2760 FD 2760 FD 2760 FD 2760 FD 2760 MU 2029 MU 2029 MU 2029 MU 2029 MU 2029 MU 2029 MU 2029 21:05 07:00+1 21:05 07:00+1 21:05 07:00+1 20:15 21:40 20:15 21:40 18:40 18:40 18:40 19:50 18:40 18:40 18:40 19:50 18:40 22:15 22:15 22:15 23:25 22:15 22:15 22:15 23:25 22:15

YANGON TO TAIPEI

PHNOM PENH TO YANGON

YANGON TO DON MUENG

SEOUL TO YANGON

YANGON TO KUNMING
MON MU 2032 TUE CA 906 MU 2032 WED MU 2012 CA 906 THUR CA 906 MU 2032 FRI MU 2032 SAT CA 906 MU 2032 SUN CA 906 MU 2032

BEIJING TO YANGON

KAULA LUMPUR TO YANGON

MON AK 1426 MH 740 8M 502 AK 1424 TUE AK 1426 MH 740 MH 742 AK 1424 WED AK 1426 MH 740 8M 502 AK 1424 THUR AK 1426 MH 740 AK 1424 FRI AK 1426 MH 740 8M 502 MH 742 AK 1424 SAT AK 1426 MH 740 8M 502 AK 1424 SUN AK 1426 MH 740 MH 742 AK 1424

TOKYO TO YANGON
10:30 15:30 10:30 15:30 10:30 15:30 21:45 21:45 21:45 21:45 10:50 10:50 10:50 10:50 10:50 10:50 10:50 13:55 13:55 13:55 13:55 13:55 13:55 13:55 23:30 23:30 23:30 23:30 12:15 12:15 12:15 12:15 12:15 12:15 12:15 13:50 13:50 13:50 13:50 13:50 13:50 13:50

YANGON TO CHIANG MAI

THUR W9 9607 14:20 16:10 SUN W9 9607 14:20 16:10

HONG KONG TO YANGON

YANGON TO HANOI
MON WED FRI SAT SUN VN 956 VN 956 VN 956 VN 956 VN 956 19:10 19:10 19:10 19:10 19:10 21:30 21:30 21:30 21:30 21:30

DON MUEANG TO MANDALAY

YANGON TO SINGAPORE

YANGON TO HO CHI MINH CITY

TUE VN 942 THUR VN 942 SUN VN 942 MON WED FRI SAT 8M 601 8M 601 8M 601 8M 601 14:25 17:10 14:25 17:10 14:25 17:10 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 8:15 8:15 8:15 8:20 8:20 8:20 8:20 11:15 11:15 11:15

YANGON TO GAYA

KUNMING TO MANDALAY

YANGON TO DOHA
MON QR 619 THUR QR 619 FRI QR 619 WED 8M 403 SAT 8M 403 MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN KE 472 KE 472 KE 472 KE 472 0Z 770 KE 472 KE 472 KE 472 0Z 4763

YANGON TO PHNOM PENH

16:50 19:15 16:50 19:15 23:45 23:40 23:40 23:40 0:35 23:40 23:40 23:40 0:35 8:05+1:00 8:05+1:00 8:05+1:00 8:05+1:00 9:10 8:05+1:00 8:05+1:00 8:05+1:00 9:10

International
FD & AK = Air Asia TG = Thai Airways 8M = Myanmar Airways International Y5 = Golden Myanmar Airlines PG = Bangkok Airways MI = Silk Air VN = Vietnam Airline MH = Malaysia Airlines CZ = China Southern CI = China Airlines CA = Air China KA = Dragonair Y5 = Golden Myanmar Airlines IC = Indian Airlines Limited W9 = Air Bagan 3K = Jet Star AI = Air India QR = Qatar Airways KE = Korea Airlines NH = All Nippon Airways SQ = Singapore Airways DE = Condor Airlines MU=China Eastern Airlines BR = Eva Airlines DE = Condor

YANGON TO SEOUL

ALKING down a narrow stairway from a traffic-congested street in Myanmars largest city, I came across Hpaya Lan Station. Inside the station, the arrival of rundown coaches takes visitors back to the old days of when the station had an English name, Pagoda Road, and the city was called Rangoon, the capital of the nation also known as Burma. One day in 1924, some students were in the station teasing each other when one bumped into a tall British man. The Briton burst into a fit of anger and appeared ready to swing his cane at the students head, but poked his back instead. One of the students, Tin Aung, who later became the president of Rangoon University, wrote about the incident before he died in 1978. After the encounter, the students followed the Briton onto a train as they continued to protest the mans actions. But as U Tin Aung recalled in his writings, witnessing the man trying to patiently speak to the outraged students instilled in him a sense of sympathy and understanding. U Tin Aung was later told by a Burmese police officer that the mans name was Eric Blair, who later adopted the nom de plume George Orwell. In 1934, Orwell published a novel, Burmese Days. After graduating from Eton College in England, Orwell worked in Burma, now Myanmar, from 1922 to 1927. His novels Animal Farm and 1984 were published in 1945 and 1949, respectively. The latter depicts a nightmarish totalitarian nation. Even today, closed societies such as North Korea are described as Orwellian. Orwell wrote an essay about his life as a police officer in Myanmar. In his essay Shooting an Elephant, he wrote that the longer he stayed in the country, the more strongly he felt that imperialism was evil. His sympathy toward the Burmese people had deepened, he wrote. One day during that time, he received a report that an elephant had gone on a rampage in a village. He went to the village carrying a weapon, but found himself surrounded by a crowd of curious onlookers. He did not want to kill the elephant. But if he did not shoot the animal, he thought,

the Burmese people would regard him and all Britons as cowards. That might affect the foundation of Britains colonial rule. At the time, Orwell wrote, he noted Britons were destroying their own freedom by becoming oppressors. U Khin Maung Nyunt, 84, professor emeritus of Mandalay University, said Orwell sensed the emptiness behind the sense of superiority that many Britons harboured toward Asians. He said the period Orwell spent in Myanmar was a turning point for him. After rejecting the illusions of imperialism, Orwell denounced totalitarianism for its accumulated lies and repression of truth and conscience conveyed through such works as Animal Farm and 1984. After Orwell left the country, Myanmar gained independence. But the governments military regime was oppressive, and many people were incarcerated as political prisoners. Because nationalistic education continued for many years, works of foreign literature, including Orwells, were not widely read, U Khin Maung Nyunt lamented. In central Yangon, the Independence Monument stands tall near a former redbrick Supreme Court building constructed by the previous colonial masters. Carved on the monument is a slogan declaring the rights of citizens to be shared by all. I saw a Muslim man, a member of a religious minority, examine the words closely. Recent advances in democratisation in Myanmar have brought about the easing of sanctions by the international community and expectations of rapid economic development. However, concerns remain over how to eliminate inequalities and conflicts among religious and ethnic groups. The Muslim mans presence prompted me to remember an ironic quote from Animal Farm: All animals are equal. But some animals are more equal than others. The Yomiuri Shimbun

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Yangons Hpaya Lan Station formerly known as Pagoda Road where George Orwell and some students confronted each other in 1924. Photo: The Yomiuri Shimbun

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THE MYANMAR TIMES JUNE 17 - 23, 2013

Open Mic: a night of poetry, passion and pictures

JUNE 17-23, 2013

WEEKLY PREDICTIONS
AQUARIUS | Jan 20 - Feb 18 Destiny is the aggregate of karmic effect from past experience. Past karma is sure to determine your present destiny, and present karma will help mould your future in this life and the next. Start thinking about making changes in your close relationships that will make you less demanding, intolerant, lacking in forgiveness and insincere. Love is the goal. PISCES | Feb 19 - March 2 Change and impermanence are unavoidable facts of life that will need all your wisdom to read. Changes in your relations with family and friends will be positive. But beware of communications breakdowns that could cause bitterness, and avoid blame and complaints. Be optimistic, and have the courage to pursue love. LEO | Jul 23 - Aug 22 Avoid confrontations and deflect criticisms and anger with friendliness, understanding and tact. Change and independent thinking are key issues this week. Forge ahead with new paths, efforts and methods and avoid limiting yourself or heeding others reservations. A welcome break from petty problems and emotional concerns is on its way. Your heart will be understood soon. VIRGO | Aug 23Sep 22 Work instead of talking about what should or could be done. Organise your time, do not waste energy and follow through on commitments. Control impulses, and keep schedules. Discipline yourself not to criticise others. Accept that problems too are essential to human growth and the objections of others may have value that you cant immediately see. LIBRA | Sept 23 - Oct 22 Spirituality is the science of the soul and ethics precede spirituality. You would like to discover the way to relaxation and tranquillity through meditation, achieving a calm state of mind approaching golden perfection. This week you will find cosmic power particularly helpful in your actions. In love, concrete images can be important. SCORPIO | Oct 23 - Nov 21 Silence is the element in which all great questions fashion themselves to withstand close scrutiny. The only true silence is that of the soul. This is not the time to invest, or to seek financial gain, or to launch a new enterprise but rather to give deep consideration to your social position. Ensure your personal prejudices do not show. Ponder large issues, and be generous with lovers and friends. SAGITTARIUS | Nov 22 - Dec 21 Work toward perfection of the higher self on an inner conscious plane, where there is no time or space. Your special qualities of inspiring leadership endow you with great responsibilities. Use them to eliminate all selfishness from your relations with others. Your extraordinary nervous energy must serve a better purpose. CAPRICORN | Dec 22 - Jan 19 Concern for humanity and its fate must always form the chief object of all technical endeavours. Never forget this in the midst of your diagrams and equations. Thomas Edison said: Many of lifes failures are people who did not realise how close they were to success when they gave up.

S each new arrival walked into the lower floor of the Nawaday Tharlar Art Gallery, they were blasted with a wave of hot air. Those at the front of the crowd looked around furtively, wondering if they would be trapped in the hot room as more people walked in through the door. Thats one of the risks a punter takes going to an open mic gig anywhere in the world: the possibility of being trapped in a room for an indefinite period of time. Would the night be sensational enough to distract them from the heat, or would the sweat-pit of a room remind everyone they had volunteered to be slowly tortured by listening to bad poetry for most of the night? The crowd didnt have to wait long to decide how the remainder of the night would pan out. A Myanmar violinist stepped up as the first act and surprised everyone with a couple of New Orleans-inspired jigs, having audience members happily clapping along within minutes. The next act

Joseph Dekker performs his poem "Mondays" at Yangon's 5th Open Mic session at the Nawaday Tharlar art gallery, June 8. Photo: Supplied

ARIES | Mar 21 - Apr 19 Reinvigorate yourself with optimism and avoid acting on impulse. This is not the time for improvisation in any action. Indulging in fantasy at the expense of reality could bring misfortune. Logic can prevent you from straying, but now is the time for flexibility. Organise your time wisely. Guard against allowing minor irritations to change your direction in a problematic way. TAURUS | Apr 20 - May 20 It is difficult to keep up with your mood swings, but if you relax enough to allow the pendulum to swing, it will eventually come to rest at the proper level. Rely on your experience to assess the chances of emotional breakthrough. Dont let self-doubt shake your inner confidence. Remember, there are limits to the disturbances that affect your feelings. Guard against allowing minor irritations to change your direction in a problematic way. GEMINI | May 21 - June 20 Keep a close guard on your tongue - a careless verbal mistake or social faux pas could cause problems later. It is especially important to encourage unorthodox thinking when the situation is critical, as a new perspective and fresh thoughts are sometimes more precious than gold. CANCER | Jun 21 - Jul 20 Organise yourself to accept realistic and balanced judgements concerning future developments. Pay careful attention to situations requiring high visibility and observe your surroundings before taking new risks and challenges. Hidden opportunities will soon become apparent, and you must consider your actions with care.

slowed down the musical pace a father-and-son trio who performed acoustic renditions of Eric Clapton and Richard Marx.

The poetry readings that broke up the night had the audience pondering unrequited love, or reeling over in stitches at luridly clever descriptions of

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As a leading global company, Daewoo International Corporation (Myanmar E&P) is seeking an energetic, reliable and qualified person to fill a position for its ongoing operations of Oil & Gas Industry in Myanmar. Network Engineer (2 posts) - Degree / Higher Diploma (prefer Computer Engineering, Information Technology) - Minimum 3 years relevant experience in LAN and Wan, VSAT networks, involving devices ie. routers, switches, WAN accelerators and load balances - Knowledge and experience maintaining WAN involving a MPLS/ IPLC optical network - Experience in managing in a network environment over multiple sites - Preferably has CCNA certification and others Network or Telecom related experience in managing of PABX System Engineer (2 posts) - Degree / Higher Diploma (prefer Computer Engineering, Information Technology) - Minimum 3 years relevant experience in managing Server, Hardware, Software, Linux, Windows, Firewall/VPN and Security - Knowledge and experience maintaining system backup and data backup - Experience in managing of Application Server, Mail Server, Linux Server, Web Server - Experience in operation of firewall/VPN, Anti-virus, Anti-Span, Intrusion Detection, System/Computer security & vulnerabilities assessment - Preferably has CCNA certification and others System related experience in managing LAN networks, involving devices ie. routers, switches Application closing date is 27th June 2013 Interested persons who meet the above mentioned qualifications are invited to submit their CV, application letter, recent photo and copies of academic transcripts to the following address: HR & Admin Department Daewoo International Corporation (Myanmar E&P) International Business Center No. 88, Pyay Road, 6 Miles, Hlaing Township, Yangon. Or e-mail to admin@daewooenp.com

Strong computer skill in windows XP/7, MS Office 2007/2010 especially in Excel. Pls submit application (CV, cover letter, references) to Nang Thiri Aung, Deputy Administrative Manager - Solidarites Int'l office Aung Thit Sar Rd, Yan Kin Qtr, Monywa, or per email: mon.admin@ solidarites-myanmar.org. Closing date : 18.6. 2013. MYANMAR Red Cross Society is seeking (1) Watsan Coordinator 1 post in Nay Pyi Taw: University degree in Water & Sanitation, Civil Engineering or related field. 3 years in the field of water & sanitation. Good computer knowledge. English language skill. (2)PMER Coodinator 1 post in Nay Pyi Taw : University graduate. Effective English language skills. Computer literate Pls submit a letter of application, CV, 1 passport photo with necessary documents (Cover letter CV documents only need to be sent via email) to mrcshrrecruitment@ gmail.com before 21st June 2013. www. myanmarredcrosssociety.org SOLIDARITES Int'l (SI) is seeking Logistics Manager in Bhamo/ Kachin State: 4 years of professional experience in Logistics field with INGO/ NGO. University Degree or Diploma (preferably in Logistics Or related proven experience in similar area.). Knowledge of IT management & MS office. Fluent English & Myanmar (Kachin & Chinese will be a plus). Pls submit application (CV, cover letter, references) to attention of: Application for the Logistics Manager PositionSolidarites Int'l office - 44-A, Tharyarwaddy Lane, Bahan, Yangon or per email: recruitment@ solidarites-myanmar.org. ACF-MYANMAR is seeking (1) Programme Manager (Food security / Livelihoods / WaSH) for Maungdaw/Buthidaung, Rakhine State. Basic skills in Agronomy and/or economy and/or WASH, 4 years professional experiences(in Program me Management of Rural Development activities (Agriculture and/or social sciences or engineering),Analytical capacity, Capacity to supervise a team, Good human relations, Good knowledge of projects implementation & command of PCM tools, Computer knowledge, Good command in English. Pls send application (cover letter, CV, references) to ACF Office :78(D), Than Lwin Rd, Bahan, Yangon OR Via an email:jobs.acf. mya@gmail.com

Local Position
THE INTERNATIONAL Montessori Myanmar (IMM) invites applications from Foreign English Native Speaker for teaching position: The foreign teacher works with Myanmar teachers. The position is not an ESL job. The foreign teacher also takes a role as model and mentor for Myanmar teachers. Lunch is provided for teachers at school. Both part-time and full time positions are available. Working hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 4:00. Pls email CV through imm.myngmail. com or contact 55(B) Po Sein Rd, Bahan, Yangon. tel: 546097, 546761. WE ARE looking for an individual for the position of 'Associate Attorney (full-time)' in Yangon for a Cambodia Law Firm with highly attractive salary and benefit package. The personal interviews will be conducted from June 8 to 15 in Yangon.Pls submit your application

ASAP to: info@ zenithpowermyanmar. com, hrsolutions@ zenithpowermyanmar. com WE ARE looking for Manager (Financial Control & Procurement)' with Int'l Pharmaceuticals Company in Myanmar: Finance related degree holder from any University with managerial experience. 5 to 10 years experience. Pharmaceutical experience will be an advantage. Strong SAP knowledge. Good command of English. Good analytical & interpersonal skill. Pls submit application ASAP to: info@ zenithpowermyanmar. com, hrsolutions@ zenithpowermyanmar. com BAYVIEW - The Beach Resort in Ngapali is urgently looking for (1) Bakery Chef - 1 post, must have 3 years experience in related field. Application letter by email to reservation@bayviewmyanmar.com or Savoy Hotel - 129, Dhammazedi Rd, Yangon. VDB Loi, a regional legal and tax firm, has a number of vacancies in legal, tax translation and admin. Details on these positions can be found at www.vdbloi.com/careers/ (1)CIVIL ENGINEER M/F 1 post (Yangon). (2) Business Coordinator - M/F 1 post (Naypyidaw). (3)Admin Officer - M/F 1 post (Yangon). (4) Executive Secretary M/F 1 post (Yangon). (5) Secretary - M/F 1 post (Yangon). (6) Driver - M 2 posts (Yangon). With attractive & competitive package for the qualified candidates. Pls submit an application letter with updated resume, a passport recent photo, a copy of NRC & labor registration card work experience to date, contact ph: number & other related & supportive documents to Myanmar Offshore Ltd, HR Department :77, Pyi Htaung Su Avenue Rd, Dagon Tsp, Yangon. Email: ssa@ myanmaroffshoreltd. com; tps@myanmar offshoreltd.com; Closing date : Urgently required/ within 1 week ENTERPRETER'S available (Part time/ Full time). English to Myanmar + Hindi Myanmar to English + Urdu. By-: R.S.Verma. B.Sc.(Bot) ygn.UFL (Eng.)ygn. Ph: 09-730-42604. A NEW established company is seeking a young and energetic staff to join the team. (1) Office Secretary - F 1 Post : University graduate, Good commu nication skills in both Myanmar & English, 1 year experience in the targeted position, Experience in trading is preferred but optional, Must to use Words, Excel, Power points & Email, Effective team working skills, Excellent interpersonal skills, Ability to multitask and work under pressure with minimum supervision. Office hour - 9 am to 5 pm (Only week days) Pls send an application including CV with expected salary to myanmar.slt@gmail. com Closing date : 21 June 2013. PARKWAY Cancer Centre is seeking Medical Doctor - F 1 post : A minimum degree from university M.B,B.S with SA MA registration. Age 23 28. Good communication in English. Must be able to use computer, internet and Microsoft application with excellent skills. We welcome the candidates who are trust worthy, selfmotivated & outstanding, willing to learn and able to focus on work,be

polite and hospitality , able to communicate in courteous manners and must have positive working attitude. Pls submit CV with recent photocopy of relevant certificates & documents, describe working experience from graduation till present & expected salary to Rm (G-07), G Flr, Diamond Center, Pyay Rd, Kamayut. Tel : 532438, 532447, 09 - 513- 6584. RUBY DRAGON Companies Hotels Group : A well-established New Hotels are looking for (1)Operation Manager - M/F 2 posts (2)Front Office Manager - M/F 2 posts. (3)Reception Supervisor - M/F 2 posts (4)Receptionist - M/F 3 post (5)Bell-men - M 4 post (6)Driver - M 2 posts (7)Business Center Attendant - M/F 2 posts (8)Souvenier Shop Assistant - M/F 2 posts (9)Spa Masseur - M/F 3 posts (10) Beautician M/F 2 posts. Pls submit application letter, CV with recent photo, with necessary documents to Admin Department : 39(A), 7miles, Pyay Rd, Ma Yan Gone. Ph: 664158, 652662 NETSMART, a leading IT company in Myanmar, is expanding its business and is looking for skilled & highly motivated individuals with good English to join its team.(1)IT Technical Engineer -F/M 7 Posts (2)Receptionist cum Secretary - F 1 Post. For details, please check on our website www.netsmart.com.mm. Apply on-line or send CV with a recent photo, labour registration, expected salary & other relevant documents to 70-B Tharthana Yeikthar St, Bahan, Ph : 541351, 552729 Closing date : 29.6.2013. INNOTECH is seeking (1).Electronics/ Mechantronics Engineer - M/F 3 Posts Age above 23, Bachelor (or) Degree in Electronics Field, 1 years experience (2).IT Engineer - M/F 2 Posts : Any graduate with strong IT knowledge, Age above 22, 1 years experience in IT field (3). Web Designer - M/F 1 Post : Any graduate, Age above 22 years. (4). Office Staff - M/F 2 Posts : Any graduate, Age between 20-23 years, Can use Microsoft Office, Internet & Email. Pls submit CV, 2 passport photo to (401), Kaba Aye Villa Residence, Myangone, Yangon. Ph : 09-421156547, 09732-20670 Email: eng@ innotechmyanmar.com INDEPENDENT distributor We are currently looking for customer orientated and highly motivated independent distributors for Yangon &surrounding area. No previous experience is required full training and on going support is provided. Contact: 09-4192-1349 TLM is an int'l advertising agency launching at Yangon is seeking starting up members for 3 posts. Account manager, admin & graphic designer, 1 each. Office located Maykha housing, Thingangyune. Speak English must. Univesity degree. Submit resume: recruitment_mm@ theloudminority.com.sg ORYX Int'l General Svc's Co., Ltd. is seeking (1) Computer Operator- F 2 Posts : Good in English, 5 years experience in Internet, Email, Office Word, Excel, Pagemaker & Photoshop (2) Admin Officer - F 1 Post: Good in English, leadership skills, Age over 35, computer skills & knowledge of routine administration. (3)Office Staff - F 2 Posts : Good

in English, Age over 30, computer knowledge, Above 5 years experien ce. Salary will depend on experience & qualificat ion. Submit details resume to Rm 806, Yuzana Tower Shwe Gone Daing Junction Bahan, Yangon Tel: 558398, 09-430- 66708. BANDOOLA Enterprises Ltd is seeking Assistant Service Manager - 1 Post : Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Work experience for around 10 years in Tractor, Automobile & generator repair. Experience in repair and maintenance of Heavy equipment is also acceptable. But be fluent in English & be able to operate computers. (2) Service Engineer - 2 Posts : Must have Degree/ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. People without the relevant education qualification can also apply if they have more than 10 year of relevant experience experience for around 5 years in Tractor, Automobile & generator repair. Experience in repair and maintenance of Heavy equipment is also acceptable. (3) Marketing Manager Experienced in liasing with Government & Institutional Officers. Experience in tender procedure & Submissions. Know ledge in automotive & farm equipment busi ness, Fluent in English & computer operations. (4) Market ing Surveyor Knowledge in automotive business in Myanmar. 5 years experience in market survey & research. Knowledge of customs & automotive importation regulation. Fluent in English & computer operations. (5)Sales Consultants - 5 Posts : 3 years experience in selling cars, pickups, motorcycles, 3 wheeler, Tractors or farm equipment. Knowledge of English is an add advent . Pls send CV's to gbg.tractors@gmail. com OR Ph:09-420087374. EXPRESSIONS of Interest are requested from IT professionals seeking employment with qualifications or current experience in the implementation & support of any of the following products: Cisco systems, Microsoft Products (Server, Exchange, SharePoint, Lync, SQL Server), Firewall appliances (Checkpoint, Fortinet, Juniper), Virtualisation (VMWare, Hyper-V), SAP Business One, SAP BI, Business Objects. Candidates should have a Bachelor level degree. Certifications are preferred, but not essential. Pls send a covering letter & CV to uthawn@sdimyanmar. com. Closing date : 18 June 2013. WE ARE looking for (1) a Quality Assistant -M/F : Familiar with developing websites. Any graduate, preferable in IT. Is analytically strong & detail oriented. Fluent in English. A proactive, enthusiastic person that can clearly communicate with management. A foreign education (preferred). Full time available. Age 20 ~ 30. (2)Product development manager M/F : Has significant IT experience. Familiar with developing web sites. Knows how to manage a team. Experience with Google analytics, Google Adwords & other analytical software (not essential but preferred). Has a graduate degree, preferable in IT and/or marketing/ management. Fluent in English. A proactive,

enthusiastic person that can clearly communicate with management. Has a foreign education (preferred). Full time available. Age 25 ~ 35. Pls send CV to Rocket Internet Myanmar (we recommend to upload CV & apply via Work. com.mm)! You can also send CV to theingi.oo@ work.com.mm or call 012305629. MITA Myanmar @ ISBC is looking for projects in MYANMAR going to start soon: (1). Transmission Experts (2). Substation Experts (3). Financial M a n a g e m e n t Analysts (4). Social Specialists (5). Energy Statisticians ( 6). Energy Planners (7). Energy Economists Myanmar National are given first priority & email CVs to hrm1@ mitaservices.com. sg Preference will be given to the candidates who may have prior working experience with Myanmar Govt. Enterprises Pls send CV to hrm1@ mitaservices.com.sg. MiTA Myanmar @ ISBC Investment & Strategic Business Consulting Co Ltd (ISBC) #604, Bldg B, Delta Plaza, Shwegondaing Rd, Bahan,. Ph: 09-420110451. Email: hrm1@ mitaservices.com.sg www.mitaservices.com. sg. Ph: 543926, 551795, HORIZON Int'l School is looking for (1) .Teacher : for Primary & Secondary School: Myanmar Language (Kindergartens: Swimm ing) : 5 years experience, Enthusiastic, have excellent subject know ledge, be supportive of their students & offer challenging but fun lessons. Strong Classroom Management skills (2).Kindergarten Assistant Teachers / Lab assistant - F 3 posts : Age 20 ~ 25, University graduate, Proficient in English, Computer literacy, Comfortable working with young learners, Able to devote oneself to teaching, Friendly, enthusiastic & patient, (3).Supervisor - M 2 posts : Age 25 ~ 40, Passed matriculation examination, Good command of English, Must have supervisory skill & 5 years experience, Pls submit a cover letter, a resume/CV, a copy of relevant diploma (certificate) & a current photo to the Recruitment team at recruitment@ horizonmyanmar.com or to Horizon Po Sein Campus, Po Sein Rd 25, Bahan, Yangon. TWJS Co., Ltd is seeking a few sales and marketing to be trained in abroad and make contract. We need English 4 skills. Good pay - commission and co.'s benefits. And office secretary and director assistant. Salaries are negotiable, dollars or kyats. Pls submit in person your CV ASAP. We make interview in the same day. Office : 23, Bayint Naung Rd, Cross St. is Parami St., Hlaing, Yangon. Tel: 09-5199333, 09-732-56999. RESOURCE Integrated Services is seeking (1) BE Civil - M 3 posts: 3 years experience in Steel building construction field. Can stay at site [2 time/ month (mostly Sunday)] can back to home By own cost.. (2)Pharmacist - M/F 3 posts. (3)Chief Account - F 2 posts. (4)Senior Account - F 2 posts. (5) Receptionist - F 5 posts. (6)Office Staff - M/F 5 posts. Above for staffs must be expert for each field. 2 years experience for any field. 219/2b Botahtaung Pagoda Rd, Middle. Yangon, Ph: 09-732-08423, 09731-65226.

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EMBASSIES Australia 88, Strand Road, Yangon. Tel : 251810, 251797, 251798, 251809, 246462, 246463, fax: 246159 Bangladesh 11-B, Than Lwin Road, Yangon. Tel: 515275, 526144, fax: 515273, email: bdootygn@mptmail.net. mm Brazil 56, Pyay Road, 6th mile, Hlaing Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 507225, 507251, 507482. fax: 507483. email: Administ.yangon@ itamaraty.gov.br. Brunei 17, Kanbawza Avenue, Golden Velly (1), Bahan Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 566985, 503978, fax: 512854 email: bruneiemb@ bruneiemb. com.mm Cambodia 25 (3B/4B), New University Avenue Road, Bahan Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 549609, 540964, fax: 541462, email: RECYANGON @mptmail. net.mm China 1, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Road, Yangon. Tel: 221280, 221281, 224025, 224097, 221926, fax: 227019, 228319 Egypt 81, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Road, Yangon. Tel: 222886, 222887, fax: 222865, email: egye mbyangon@mptmail. net.mm France 102, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Road, Yangon. Tel: 212178, 212520, 212523, 212528, 212532, fax: 212527, email: ambaf rance. rangoun@ diplomatie.fr Germany 9, Bogyoke Aung San Museum Road, Bahan Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 548951, 548952, fax: 548899 email: info@rangun. diplo.de India 545-547, Merchant Street, Yangon. Tel: 391219, 388412, 243972, fax: 254086, 250164, 388414, email: indiaembassy @mptmail. net.mm Indonesia 100, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Road, Yangon. Tel: 254465, 254469, 229750, fax: 254468, email: kukygn @indonesia.com.mm Israel 15, Khabaung Street, Hlaing Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 515115, fax: 515116, email: info@ yangon.mfa.gov.il Italy 3, Inya Myaing Road, Golden Valley, Yangon. Tel: 527100, 527101, fax: 514565, email: ambyang.mail@ esteri.it Japan 100, Natmauk Road, Yangon. Tel: 549644-8, 540399, 540400, 540411, 545988, fax: 549643 Embassy of the State of Kuwait Chatrium Hotel, Rm: No.416, 418, 420, 422, 40 Natmauk Rd, Tarmwe Tsp, Tel: 544500. North Korea 77C, Shin Saw Pu Rd, Sanchaung Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 512642, 510205 South Korea 97 University Avenue, Bahan Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 527142-4, 515190, fax: 513286, email: myanmar@mofat.go.kr Lao A-1, Diplomatic Quarters, Tawwin Road, Dagon Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 222482, fax: 227446, email: Laoembcab@ mptmail. net.mm Malaysia 82, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Road, Yangon. Tel: 220248, 220249, 220251, 220230, fax: 221840, email: mwkyangon@mptmail. net.mm Nepal 16, Natmauk Yeiktha, Yangon. Tel: 545880, 557168, fax: 549803, email: nepemb @mptmail.net.mm Pakistan A-4, diplomatic Quarters, Pyay Road, Yangon. Tel: 222881 (Chancery Exchange) fax: 221147, email: pakistan@ myanmar. com.mm Philippines 50, Sayasan Road, Bahan Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 558149-151, fax: 558154, email: p.e. yangon@gmail.com Russian 38, Sagawa Road, Yangon. Tel: 241955, 254161, fax: 241953, email: rusinmyan@mptmail .net.mm Serbia No. 114-A, Inya Road, P.O.Box No. 943-Yangon. Tel: 515282, 515283, fax: 504274, email: serbemb@ yangon.net.mm Singapore 238, Dhamazedi Road, Bahan Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 559001, email: singemb_ ygn@_ sgmfa. gov.sg Sri Lanka 34 Taw Win Road, Yangon. Tel: 222812, fax: 221509, email: slembassy. yangon@gmail.com The Embassy of Switzerland No 11, Kabaung Lane, 5 mile, Pyay Rd, Hlaing Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 534754, 512873, 507089. Fax: 534754, Ext: 110 Thailand 94 Pyay Rd, Dagon Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 226721, 226728, 226824 United Kingdom 80 Strand Rd, Yangon. Tel: 370867, 380322, 371852, 371853, 256438, fax: 370866 United States of America 110, University Avenue, Kamayut Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 536509, 535756, 538038, fax: 650306 Vietnam Bldg-72, Thanlwin Rd, Bahan Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 511305 email: vnemb myr@ cybertech.net.mm Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia No.287/289, U Wisara Rd, Sanchaung Tsp. Tel : 01-536153, 516952, fax : 01-516951 UNITED NATIONS ILO Liaison Officer Rm (M1212~1220), 12 Fl-A, Traders Hotel. 223, tel: 242 393, 242811. fax: 242594. IOM 12th Flr, Traders Hotel, 223, tel: 252560 ext. 5002 UNAIDS Rm: (1223~1231), 12 Fl, Traders Hotel. tel: 252361, 252362, 252498. fax: 252364. UNDCP 11-A, Malikha St, Mayangone tsp. tel: 666903, 664539. fax: 651334. UNDP 6, Natmauk Rd, Bahan tel: 542910-19. fax: 292739. UNFPA 6, Natmauk Rd, Bahan tsp. tel: 546029. UNHCR 287, Pyay Rd, Sanchaung tsp. tel: 524022, 524024. fax 524031. UNIAP Rm: 1202, 12 Fl, Traders Hotel.tel: 254852, 254853. UNIC 6, Natmauk St., BHN tel: 52910~19 UNICEF 14~15 Flr, Traders Hotel. P.O. Box 1435, KTDA. tel: 375527~32, fax: 375552 email: unicef.yangon@unicef. org, www.unicef.org/myanmar. UNODC 11-A, Malikha Rd., Ward 7, MYGN. tel: 666903, 660556, 660538, 660398, 664539, fax: 651334. email: fo.myanmar@unodc.org www. unodc.org./myanmar/ UNOPS Inya Lake Hotel, 3rd floor, 37, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Mayangone Tsp. tel: 951657281~7. Fax: 657279. UNRC 6, Natmauk Rd, P.O. Box 650, TMWE tel: 542911~19, 292637 (Resident Coordinator), fax: 292739, 544531. WFP 3rd-flr, Inya Lake Hotel, 37, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd. tel: 657011~6 (6-lines) Ext: 2000. WHO 12A Fl, Traders Hotel. tel:250583. ASEAN Coordinating Of. for the ASEAN Humanitarian Task Force, 79, Taw Win st, Dagon Township. Ph: 225258. FAO Myanma Agriculture Service Insein Rd, Insein. tel: 641672, 641673. fax: 641561.

General Listing
ACCOMMODATIONHOTELS
MGM Hotel No (160), Warden Street, Lanmadaw Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar. +95-1-212454~9. www. hotel-mgm.com Savoy Hotel 129, Damazedi Rd, Kamayut tsp. tel: 526289, 526298, Sweet Hotel 73, Damazedi Road, San Chaung Tsp, Ph: 539152 Sedona Hotel Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Yankin. tel: 666900. Strand Hotel 92 Strand Rd. tel: 243377. fax: 289880. Summit Parkview Hotel 350, Ahlone Rd, Dagon Tsp. tel: 211888, 211966. Thamada Hotel 5, Alan Pya Phaya Rd, Dagon. Tel: 243639, 243640. Traders Hotel 223 Sule Pagoda Rd. tel: 242828. fax: 242838. Winner Inn 42, Than Lwin Rd, Bahan Tsp. Tel: 503734, 524387. email: reservation@winner innmyanmar.com Yuzana Hotel 130, Shwegondaing Rd, Bahan Tsp, tel : 01-549600, 543367 Yuzana Garden Hotel 44, Alanpya Pagoda Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp, tel : 01-248944 Golden Hill Towers 24-26, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp. tel: 558556. ghtower@ mptmail.net.mm. Marina Residence 8, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Mayangone Tsp. tel: 6506 51~4. fax: 650630. MiCasa Hotel Apartments 17, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Yankin Tsp. tel: 650933. fax: 650960. Sakura Residence 9, Inya Rd, Kamaryut Tsp. tel: 525001. fax: 525002. The Grand Mee Ya Hta Executive Residence 372, Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Pabedan Tsp. tel 951-256355 (25 lines).

YANGON No. 277, Bogyoke Aung San Road, Corner of 38th Street, Kyauktada Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel : (951) 391070, 391071. Reservation@391070 (Ext) 1910, 106. Fax : (951) 391375. Email : hotelasiaplaza@gmail.com Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon 40 Natmauk Rd, Tarmwe. tel: 544500. fax: 544400.

Asia Plaza Hotel

AIR CONDITION
Chigo 216, 38 St (Upper), Kyauktada Tsp, tel : 373472

No.7A, Wingabar Road, Bahan Tsp, Yangon. Tel : (951) 546313, 430245. 09-731-77781~4. Fax : (01) 546313. www.cloverhotel.asia. info@cloverhotel.asia Confort Inn 4, Shweli Rd, Bet: Inya Rd & U Wisara Rd, Kamaryut, tel: 525781, 526872

ACCOMMODATIONHOTELS (Nay Pyi Taw)

No. (356/366), Kyaikkasan Rd, Tamwe Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Ph: 542826, Fax: 545650 Email: reservation@ edenpalacehotel.com Hotel Yangon 91/93, 8th Mile Junction, Mayangone. tel : 01-667708, 667688. Inya Lake Resort Hotel 37 Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd. tel: 662866. fax: 665537.
(Nay Pyi Taw)

The First Air conditioning systems designed to keep you fresh all day GUNKUL Engineer supply Co., Ltd. No.437 (A), Pyay Road, Kamayut. P., O 11041 Yangon, Tel: +(95-1) 502016-18, Mandalay- Tel: 02-60933. Nay Pyi Taw- Tel: 067-420778, E-mail : sales.ac@freshaircon. com. URL: http://www. freshaircon.com General 83-91, G-F, Bo Aung Kyaw St, Kyauktada Tsp, tel : 706223, 371906

Reservation Office (Yangon) 123, Alanpya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Township Tel : 951- 255 819~838 Royal Kumudra Hotel, (Nay Pyi Taw) Tel : 067- 414 177, 067- 4141 88 E-Mail: reservation@ maxhotelsgroup.com

BARS
50th Street 9/13, 50th street-lower, Botataung Tsp. Tel-397160.

ACCOMMODATION

Green Garden Beer Gallery Mini Zoo, Karaweik Oo-Yin Kabar.

Emergency Numbers
Ambulance tel: 295133. Fire tel: 191, 252011, 252022. Police emergency tel: 199. Police headquarters tel: 282541, 284764. Red Cross tel:682600, 682368 Traffic Control Branch tel:298651 Department of Post & Telecommunication tel: 591384, 591387. Immigration tel: 286434. Ministry of Education tel:545500m 562390 Ministry of Sports tel: 370604, 370605 Ministry of Communications tel: 067-407037. Myanma Post & Telecommunication (MPT) tel: 067407007. Myanma Post & Tele-communication (Accountant Dept) tel: 254563, 370768. Ministry of Foreign Affairs tel: 067-412009, 067-412344. Ministry of Health tel: 067-411358-9. Yangon City Development Committee tel: 248112. HOSPITALS Central Womens Hospital tel: 221013, 222811. Children Hospital tel: 221421, 222807 Ear, Nose & Throat Hospital tel: 543888. Naypyitaw Hospital (emergency) tel: 420096. Workers Hospital tel: 554444, 554455, 554811. Yangon Children Hospital tel: 222807, 222808, 222809. Yangon General Hospital (East) tel: 292835, 292836, 292837. Yangon General Hospital (New) tel: 384493, 384494, 384495, 379109. Yangon General Hospital (West) tel: 222860, 222861, 220416. Yangon General Hospital (YGH) tel: 256112, 256123, 281443, 256131. ELECTRICITY Power Station tel:414235 POST OFFICE General Post Office 39, Bo Aung Kyaw St. (near British Council Library). tel: 285499. INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Yangon International Airport tel: 662811. YANGON PORT Shipping (Coastal vessels) tel: 382722 RAILWAYS Railways information tel: 274027, 202175-8.

No. 205, Corner of Wadan Street & Min Ye Kyaw Swa Road, Lanmadaw Tsp, Yangon. Myanmar. Tel: (95-1) 212850 ~ 3, 229358 ~ 61, Fax: (95-1) 212854. info@myanmarpandahotel .com http://www. myanmarpandahotel.com PARKROYAL Yangon, Myanmar 33, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Dagon tsp. tel: 250388. fax: 252478. email: enquiry.prygn@ parkroyalhotels.com Website: parkroyalhotels. com.

Reservation Office (Yangon) 123, Alanpya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Township Tel : 951- 255 819~838 Hotel Max (Chaung Tha Beach) Tel : 042-423 46~9, 042-421 33, E-mail: reservation@ maxhotelsgroup.com

No.(1), Inya Road, Kamayut Tsp. Tel: 01-527506 email: inyaone@gmail.com www.inya1.com

ACCOMMODATION LONG TERM

Strand Bar 92, Strand Rd, Yangon, Myanmar. tel: 243377.fax: 243393, sales@thestrand.com.mm www.ghmhotels.com

HAPPY HOMES
REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Royal White Elephant Hotel No-11, Kan Street, Hlaing Tsp. Yangon, Myanmar. (+95-1) 500822, 503986. www.rwehotel.com

Tel: 09-7349-4483, 09-4200-56994. E-mail: aahappyhomes@ gmail.com, http://www. happyhomesyangon.com

Lobby Bar PARKROYAL Yangon, Myanmar. 33, Alan Pya Phaya Road, Dagon Tsp. tel: 250388.

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A Little Dayspa No. 475 C, Pyi Road, Kamayut, Yangon. Tel: 09-431-28831. Acacia Tea Salon 52, Sayar San Rd, Bahan Tsp, Tel : 01-554739. Cafe47 47-A, Pyay Rd, 7 miles, Mayangone Tsp, Tel : 01-651774. Traders Caf Traders Hotel, Yangon. #223, Sule Pagoda Rd. Tel: 242828 ext: 6519

ADVERTISING
WE STARTED THE ADVERTISING INDUSTRY IN MYANMAR SINCE 1991

EDUCATION CENTRE
MHR 905, 9th floor, Modern Iron Market(Thanzay Condo) Lanmadaw St. Tel: 707822. NLEC 82 Anawrahta Rd, Corner of 39 St, Kyauktada Tsp. Tel: 250225.

FASHION & TAILOR

GAS COOKER & COOKER HOODS

24 hours Cancer centre No. (68), Tawwin Street, 9 Mile, Mayangone Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel : (951) 9 666141 Fax : (951) 9 666135

M A R K E T I N G & C O M M U N I C AT I O N S

A D V E R T I S I N G

SAIL Marketing & Communications Suite 403, Danathiha Center 790, Corner of Bogyoke Rd & Wadan Rd, Lanmadaw Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel: (951) 211870, 224820, 2301195. Email: admin@ advertising-myanmar.com www.advertising-myanmar. com

Spa & Boutique Fashion No. 24, Inya Road, Kamaryut Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel: 951 534 654, 09-73200147 theredscarf99@gmail.com

COLD STORAGE

ELECTRICAL

Sein Shwe Tailor, No.797 (003-A), Bogyoke Aung San Road, Corner of Wardan Street, MAC Tower 2, Lanmadaw Township, Yangon, Ph: 01-225310, 212943~4 Ext: 146, 147, E-mail: uthetlwin@gmail.com

Yangon : A-3, Aung San Stadium (North East Wing), Mingalartaungnyunt Tsp. Tel : 245543, 09-730-37772. Mandalay : Room No.(B,C) (National Gas), 35th St, Btw 80th & 81st, Chanayetharzan Tsp. Tel : 09-6803505, 02 34455, 36748, 71878.

FITNESS CENTRE
Est. 1992 in Myanmar Cold Storage Specialist, Solar Hot Water Storage Solutions. Tel: 09-504-2196, 09-73194828. E-mail: gei.ygn2@ gmail.com, glover2812@ gmail.com Est. 1992 in Myanmar Electrical & Mechanical Contractors, Designers, Consultants. Tel: 09-504-2196, 09-73194828. E-mail: gei.ygn2@ gmail.com, glover2812@ gmail.com Traders Health Club. Level 5, Traders Hotel Yangon#223 Sule Pagoda Rd,Tel:951242828Ext:6561

BOOK STORES

GEMS & JEWELLERIES

Diamond Queen 75, Oo Yin Lane, New University Avenue Rd, Bahan Tsp. Tel :01-548001, 704398 Diamond & Me Junction Square, Ground Floor, Kamayut Tsp. Tel :01-527242, (Ext : 1082)

BEAUTY & MASSAGE

Innwa Book Store No. 246, Rm.201/301, GF, Pansodan Street (Upper Block), Kyauktada Tsp. Tel. 389838, 243216, 374324, 514387

Marina Residence, Yangon Ph: 650651~4, Ext: 109 Beauty Plan, Corner of 77th St & 31st St, Mandalay Ph: 02 72506

CONSTRUCTION

ENGINEERING

Balance Fitnesss No 64 (G), Kyitewine Pagoda Road, Mayangone Township. Yangon 01-656916, 09 8631392 Email - info@ balancefitnessyangon.com

24 Hour International Medical Centre @ Victoria Hospital No. 68, Tawwin Rd, 9 Mile, Mayangon Township, Yangon, Myanmar Tel: + 951 651 238, + 959 495 85 955 Fax: + 959 651 398 24/7 on duty doctor: + 959 492 18 410 Website: www.leo.com.mm One Stop Solution for Quality Health Care Piyavate Hospital (Bangkok) Grand Mee Yahta Executive Residences. No.372, Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Pabedan. Tel: 256355, Ext: 3206. Hotline: 09-7377-7799. PHIH-Specialist Clinic FMI Centre (4th Floor) #380, Bogyoke Aung San Road, Pabedan Tsp. tel: 243 010, 243 012, 243 013 Vibhavadi Hospital 214. 1st Floor-Right, Waizayanter Road, Thingangyun Tsp, Yangon. Email: vibhavadimyanmar @gmail.com, Tel: 09-2011772, 09-731-650-45.

Aesthetic Medical Spa 5 (C), Race Course Condo, South Race Course Street, Tarmwe, Yangon. Mobile: 09-5202781 dr.face.aesthetic@gmail.com

LS Salon Junction Square, 3rd floor.

Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp. Tel 527242, ext 4001

150 Dhamazedi Rd., Bahan T/S, Yangon. Tel: 536306, 537805. Room 308, 3rd Flr., Junction Center (Maw Tin), Lanmadaw T/S, Yangon. Tel: 218155, Ext. 1308. 15(B), Departure Lounge, Yangon Intl Airport. 45B, Corner of 26th & 68th Sts., Mandalay. Tel: (02) 66197. Email: yangon@monumentbooks.com MYANMARBOOKCENTRE Nandawun Compound, No. 55, Baho Road, Corner of Baho Road and Ahlone Road, (near Eugenia Restaurant), Ahlone Township. tel: 212 409, 221 271. 214708 fax: 524580. email:info@ myanmarbook.com

Zamil Steel No-5, Pyay Road, 7 miles, Mayangone Tsp, Yangon. Tel: (95-1) 652502~04. Fax: (95-1) 650306. Email: zamilsteel@ zamilsteel.com.mm

CONSULTING

Myanmar Research | Consulting | Technology

193/197, Shu Khin Thar Street, North Okkalapa Industrial Zone, Yangon. Tel: 951-691843~5, 9519690297, Fax: 951-691700 Email: supermega97@ gmail.com. www. supermega-engg.com

Life Fitness Bldg A1, Rm No. 001, Shwekabar Housing, Mindhamma Rd, Ph: 01-656511, Fax: 01-656522, Hot line: 0973194684, Email: natraysports@ gmail.com

sales@manawmaya.com.mm www.manawmayagems.com

Ruby & Rare Gems of Myanamar No. 527, New University Ave., Bahan Tsp. Yangon.

Tel: 549612, Fax : 545770.

Shwe Hinthar B 307, 6 1/2 Miles, Pyay Rd., Yangon. Tel: +95 (0)1 654 730 info@thuraswiss.com www.thuraswiss.com

ENTERTAINMENT
Mr. Betchang No.(272), Pyay Rd, DNH Tower, Rm No.(503), 5th flr, Sanchaung Tsp, Tel: 095041216 The Yangon GYM Summit Parkview Hotel 350, Ahlone Rd, Dagon Tsp. tel: 211888, 211966. Natural Gems of Myanmar No. 30 (A), Pyay Road (7 mile), Mayangone Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel: 01-660397, 654398~9. E-mail: spgems.myanmar @gmail.com

HOME FURNISHING

La Source Beauty Spa

~80(A), Inya Rd,

Kamayut Tsp, tel: 512 380, 511 252. www.lasourcebeautyspa.com

DUTY FREE

CAFS
Duty Free Shops Yangon International Airport, Arrival/Departure Tel: 533030 (Ext: 206/155) La Brasserie (International) PARKROYAL Yangon. 33, Alan Pya Phaya Road, Dagon Tsp. tel : 250388. Office: 17, 2nd street, Hlaing Yadanarmon Housing, Hlaing Township, Yangon. Tel: 500143, 500144, 500145.

Dance Club & Bar No.94, Ground Floor, Bogalay Zay Street, Botataung Tsp, Yangon.Tel: 392625, 09-500-3591 Email : danceclub. hola@gmail.com
(Except Sunday)

22, Pyay Rd, 9 mile, Mayangone Tsp. tel: 660769, 664363. Franzo Living Mall 15 (A/5), Pyay Rd, A-1, 9 Miles, Mayangone Tsp, Yangon. Ph: 664026

GENERATORS

FLORAL SERVICES

Lemon Day Spa No. 96 F, Inya Road, Kamaryut Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 514848, 09-732-08476. E.mail: lemondayspa.2011 @gmail.com

The Uranium Dance Studio Pearl condo Bldg (C), 2nd flr, Bahan Tsp. Tel: 09731-42624, 09-514-0404.

FloralService&GiftShop No. 449, New University Avenue, Bahan Tsp. YGN. Tel: 541217, 559011, 09-860-2292. Market Place By City Mart Tel: 523840~43, 523845~46, Ext: 205. Junction Nay Pyi Taw Tel: 067-421617~18 422012~15, Ext: 235. Res: 067-414813, 09-49209039. Email : eternal@ mptmail.net.mm

No. 589-592, Bo Aung Kyaw St, Yangon-Pathein highway Road. Hlaing Tharyar tsp. Tel: 951645178-182, 685199, Fax: 951-645211, 545278. e-mail: mkt-mti@ winstrategic.com.mm

Bldg-D, Rm (G-12), Pearl Condo, Ground Flr, Kabaraye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp. Tel: 557448. Ext 814, 09-730-98872.

HEALTH SERVICES S.B. FURNITURE

S.B. FURNITURE

Floral Service & Gift Centre 102(A), Dhamazaydi Rd, Yangon.tel: 500142 Summit Parkview Hotel, tel: 211888, 211966 ext. 173 fax: 535376.email: sandy@ sandymyanmar.com.mm. Foral Service & Gifts shop No.2, Corner of Khay Mar St & Baho Rd (Near Asia Royal Hospital), Sanchaung Tsp, Yangon. email: yangonflorist@ myanmar.com.mm. Tel: 01-510406, 09-73184714.

98(A), Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon. Tel: 553783, 549152, 09-732-16940, 09-730-56079. Fax: 542979 Email: asiapacific. myanmar@gmail.com.

No-001-002, Dagon Tower, Ground Flr, Cor of Kabaraye Pagoda Rd & Shwe Gon Dine Rd, Bahan Tsp. Tel: 544480, 09-730-98872.

FOAM SPRAY INSULATION

Acupuncture, Medicine Massage, Foot Spa Add:No,27(A),Ywa Ma Kyaung Street, Hlaing Township, Yangon. Tel: 01-511122, 526765.

European Quality & Designs Furniture Suitable for Outdoor or Indoor Use No. 422 - 426, FJVC Centre, Ground Floor, Room No. 4, Strand Road (Corner of Botahtaung Pagoda Road), Botahtaung Township, Yangon 11161, Myanmar. Tel: 01 202063, 01 202064 H.P: 09 509 1673 Fax: 01 202063 E-mail: contact@ smartdesignstrading.com Website: www. wovenfurnituredesigns.com

Foam Spray Insulation No-410, Ground Floor, Lower Pazuntaung Road, Pazuntaung Tsp, Yangon. Telefax : 01-203743, 09730-26245, 09-500-7681. Hot Line-09-730-30825.

24 hours Laboratory & X-ray No. (68), Tawwin Street, 9 Mile, Mayangone Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel : (951) 9 666141 Fax : (951) 9 666135

LEGAL SERVICE
U Min Sein, BSc, RA, CPA.,RL Advocate of the Supreme Court 83/14 Pansodan St, Yangon. tel: 253 273. uminsein@mptmail.net.mm

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MARINE COMMUNICATION & NAVIGATION

TOP MARINE PAINT No-410, Ground Floor, Lower Pazundaung Road, Pazundaung Tsp, Yangon. Ph: 09-851-5202 Crown Worldwide Movers Ltd 790, Rm 702, 7th Flr Danathiha Centre, Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Lanmadaw. Tel: 223288, 210 670, 227650. ext: 702. Fax: 229212. email: crown worldwide@mptmail.net.mm No. 5, U Tun Nyein Street, Mayangone T/S, Yangon. Tel : 01-660 612, 011 22 1014, 09 50 89 441 Email : zhinyalake@ gmail.com

Top Marine Show Room No-385, Ground Floor, Lower Pazundaung Road, Pazundaung Tsp, Yangon. Ph: 01-202782, 09-851-5597

PLEASURE CRUISES

Kohaku Japanese Restaurant Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon 40, Natmauk Road, Tamwe Tsp, Lobby Level, Tel: 544500 Ext 6231

No.35(b), Tatkatho Yeik Mon Housing, New University Avenue, Bahan Township, Yangon. Tel: 951-549451, 557219, 540730. www.yangon-academy.org

SUPERMARKETS
Capital Hyper Mart 14(E), Min Nandar Road, Dawbon Tsp. Ph: 553136. City Mart (Aung San Branch) tel: 253022, 294765. (9:00 am to 9:00 pm) City Mart (47th St Branch) tel: 200026, 298746. (9:00 am to 9:00 pm) City Mart (Junction 8 Branch) tel: 650778. (9:00 am to 9:00 pm) City Mart (FMI City Branch) tel: 682323. City Mart (Yankin Center Branch) tel: 400284. (9:00 am to 9:00 pm) City Mart (Myaynigone Branch) tel: 510697. (9:00 am to 10:00 pm) City Mart (Zawana Branch) tel:564532. (9:00 am to 9:00 pm) City Mart (Shwe Mya Yar) tel: 294063. (9:00 am to 9:00 pm) City Mart (Chinatown Point) tel: 215560~63. (9:00 am to 10:00 pm) City Mart (Junction Maw Tin) tel: 218159. (9:00 am to 9:00 pm) City Mart (Marketplace) tel: 523840~43. (9:00 am to 10:00 pm) City Mart (78th Brahch-Mandalay) tel: 02-71467~9. (9:00 am to 10:00 pm) IKON Mart No.332, Pyay Rd, San Chaung. Tel: 535-783, 527705, 501429. Email: sales-ikon@ myanmar.com.mm Junction Mawtin Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Cor of Wadan St. Lanmadaw. Ocean Supercentre (North Point ), 9th Mile. Tel: 651 200, 652963.

Car Rental with English Speaking Driver. (Safety and Professional Services). Tel : +95 9 2050107 robinsawnaing@gmail.com

WATER TANK

Media & Advertising

Intuitive Design, Advertising, Interior Decoration Corporate logo/Identity/ Branding, Brochure/ Profile Booklet/ Catalogue/ Billboard, Corporate diary/ email newsletter/ annual reports, Magazine, journal advertisement and 3D presentation and detailed planning for any interior decoration works. Talk to us: (951) 430-897, 553-918 www.medialane.com.au 58B Myanma Gon Yaung Housing, Than Thu Mar Road, Tamwe, Yangon.

Moby Dick Tours Co., Ltd. Islands Safari in the Mergui Archipelago 4 Days, 6 Days, 8 Days Trips Tel: 95 1 202063, 202064 E-mail: info@islandsafari mergui.com. Website: www. islandsafarimergui.com

Schenker (Thai) Ltd. Yangon 59 A, U Lun Maung Street. 7 Mile Pyay Road, MYGN. tel: 667686, 666646.fax: 651250. email: sche nker@mptmail.net.mm.

Enchanting and Romantic, a Bliss on the Lake 62 D, U Tun Nyein Road, Mayangon Tsp, Yangon Tel. 01 665 516, 660976 Mob. 09-4210-34875 operayangon@gmail.com www.operayangon.com

No. 372, Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Pabedan T/S, Yangon. Tel : 01-380 398, 01-256 355 (Ext : 3027) Email : zawgyihouse@ myanmar.com.mm

Tel: 01-684734, 01-685823, 09-7307-6589, 09-450048469. Email: theone@yangon. net.mm

WATER TREATMENT

SANITARY WARE

OFFICE FURNITURE

Road to Mandalay Myanmar Hotels & Cruises Ltd. Governors Residence 39C, Taw Win Rd, Dagon Tsp, Yangon. Tel: (951) 229860 fax: (951) 217361. email: RTMYGN@mptmail.net.mm www.orient-express.com

Bo Sun Pat Tower, Bldg 608, Rm 6(B), Cor of Merchant Rd & Bo Sun Pat St, PBDN Tsp. Tel: 377263, 250582, 250032, 09-511-7876, 09-862-4563.

RESTAURANTS

Monsoon Restaurant & Bar 85/87, Thein Byu Road, Botahtaung Tsp. Tel: 295224, 09-501 5653. Summer Palace (Chinese) Restaurant Level 2, Traders Hotel, #223, Sule Pagoda Road. tel: 242828. ext:6483

Grohe 79-B3/B3, East Shwe Gone Dine, Near SSC Womens Center, Bahan Tsp. Tel : 401083, 09-73056736.

Commercial scale water treatment (Since 1997) Tel: 01-218437~38. H/P: 09-5161431, 09-43126571. 39-B, Thazin Lane, Ahlone.

WATER HEATERS

SCHOOLS

REAL ESTATE

Lunch/Dinner/Catering 555539, 536174

Open Daily (9am to 6pm) No. 797, MAC Tower II, Rm -4, Ground Flr, Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Lamadaw Tsp, Yangon. Tel: (951) 212944 Ext: 303 sales.centuremyanmar@ gmail.com www.centure.in.th

FREE House-Hunting Service with English Speaking Expert. Tel : 09 2050107 robinsawnaing@gmail.com

No.430(A), Corner of Dhamazedi Rd & Golden Valley Rd, Building(2) Market Place (City Mart), Bahan Tsp, Yangon. Tel : 01-523840(Ext-309), 09-73208079.

The Ritz Exclusive Lounge Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon 40, Natmauk Road, Tamwe Tsp, Ground Floor, Tel: 544500 Ext 6243, 6244

Horizon Intl School 25, Po Sein Road, Bahan Tsp, tel : 541085, 551795, 551796, 450396~7. fax : 543926, email : contact@horizonmyanmar. com, www.horizon.com

The Global leader in Water Heaters A/1, Aung San Stadium East Wing, Upper Pansodan Road. Tel: 251033, 09-730-25281.

Same as Rinnai Gas cooker and cooker Hood Showroom Address

Water Heater

Win
Bld-A2, Gr-Fl, Shwe Gabar Housing, Mindama Rd, Mayangone Tsp, Yangon. email: eko-nr@ myanmar.com.mm Ph: 652391, 09-73108896 Real Estate Agency Our Services - Office, House & Land (For Rent) (Agent Fees Free) Tel: 09-5018250, 73202480. realwin2012@gmail.com

ILBC IGCSE SCHOOL No.(34), Laydauntkan Road, Tamwe Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 542982, 545720, 549106,545736,400156 Fax: 541040 Email: info@ilbc.net.mm www.ilbcedu.com

WEB SERVICES

REMOVALISTS

Heaven Pizza 38/40, Bo Yar Nyunt St. Yaw Min Gyi Quarter, Dagon Township. Tel: 09-855-1383

The Emporia Restaurant Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon 40, Natmauk Road, Tamwe Tsp. Lobby Level, Tel: 544500 Ext 6294 Traders Gourmet Corner Level 1, Traders Hotel, #223 Sule Pagoda Road, Kyauktada Tsp. Tel : 242828 ext : 6503 Traders Gallery Bar Level 2, Traders Hotel, #223 Sule Pagoda Road. tel: 242 828. ext: 6433 Traders Lobby Lounge Level 1, Traders Hotel, #223 Sule Pagoda Road. tel: 242 828. ext: 6456 INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI MYANMAR 55 (B) Po Sein Road, Bahan T/S, Yangon, Tel: 01-546097, 546761. imm.myn@gmail.com

Bld-A2, Gr-Fl, Shwe Gabar Housing, Mindama Rd, Mayangone Tsp, Yangon. email: eko-nr@ myanmar.com.mm Ph: 652391, 09-73108896

Relocation Specialist Rm 504, M.M.G Tower, #44/56, Kannar Rd, Botahtaung Tsp. Tel: 250290, 252313. Mail : info@asiantigersmyanmar.com

TRAVEL AGENTS

No.(1), Inya Road, Kamayut Tsp. Tel: 01-527506 email: inyaone@gmail.com www.inya1.com

World-class Web Services Tailor-made design, Professional research & writing for Brochure/ Catalogue/e-Commerce website, Customised business web apps, online advertisement and anything online. Talk to us: (951) 430-897, 553-918 www.medialane.com.au 58B Myanma Gon Yaung Housing. Than Thu Mar Road, Tamwe, Yangon.

PAINT
Worlds No.1 Paints & Coatings Company Legendary Myanmar Intl Shipping & Logistics Co., Ltd. No-9, Rm (A-4), 3rd Flr, Kyaung St, Myaynigone, Sanchaung Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 516827, 523653, 516795. Mobile. 09-512-3049. Email: legandarymyr@ mptmail.net .mm www.LMSL-shipping.com World famous Kobe Beef Near Thuka Kabar Hospital on Pyay Rd, Marlar st, Hlaing Tsp. Tel: +95-1-535072

Sole Distributor For the Union of Myanmar Since 1995 Myanmar Golden Rock International Co.,Ltd. #06-01, Bldg (8), Myanmar ICT Park, University Hlaing Campus, Hlaing Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 654810~17.

22, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp. tel 541997. email: leplanteur@ mptmail.net.mm. http://leplanteur.net

1. WASABI:No.20-B, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Yankin Tsp,(Near MiCasa), Tel; 666781,09-503-9139 2. WASABI SUSHI:Market Place by City Mart (1st Floor). Tel; 09-430-67440 Myaynigone (City Mart) Yankin Center (City Mart) JunctionMawtin(CityMart)

Yangon International School Fully Accredited K-12 International Curriculum with ESL support No.117,Thumingalar Housing, Thingangyun Township, Yangon. Tel: 578171, 573149 www.yismyanmar.net Yangon International School New Early Childhood Center Pan Hlaing Golf Estate Housing & U Tun Nyo Street, Hlaing Thar Yar Township, Yangon. Tel: 687701, 687702

Asian Trails Tour Ltd 73 Pyay Rd, Dagon tsp. tel: 211212, 223262. fax: 211670. email: res@ asiantrails.com.mm Custom web design and development. Scalable, optimized sites and responsive design for mobile web. Facebook apps, ads and design. Hosting and domains. Myanmars 1st socially and eco responsible IT company. Get in touch: sales@mspiral.com and 09 7316 2122. www.mspiral.com

Check Eligibility Business Visa And Tourist Visa No need to come to Myanmar Embassy travel.evisa@gmail.com Shan Yoma Tours Co.,Ltd www.exploremyanmar.com

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Japan baseball chiefs admit lying over ball change

AFTER months of denial and an inexplicably huge surge in home runs, Japans baseball chiefs have admitted they secretly switched the design of the ball to make the game more exciting. Players and fans had repeatedly quizzed Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) bosses after seeing a 40 percent rise in the number of balls that were slugged out of the park so far this season. In April NPB said the specifications of their ball, each of which bears the signature of its commissioner Ryozo Kato, have not been changed, a statement that was repeated several times since. But on June 11 NPB came clean, saying they had asked manufacturer Mizuno to adjust the ball to give it greater bounce off the bat and demanded the company keep quiet about the switch. Our understanding was that it would be a matter of fine-tuning, NPB secretary general Kunio Shimoda said. We thought it would cause confusion if we let it be known. Commissioner Kato, a former Japanese ambassador to Washington, originally ordered a change in the make-up of the ball back in 2011, to bring it into line with the model used in the US. The cork core of the ball was wrapped with a low resilience rubber and its seams were widened. The organisation also made Mizuno the sole ball supplier, dropping its three rivals. At the time, the organisation said the change would help Japanese players get accustomed to international standards. However, the switch resulted in a sharp fall in home runs -- 939 in 2011 and 881 in 2012 compared with 1,605 in 2010. Last year the players union asked clubs to review the sluggish ball. When the rate of successful slugs rocketed this season, with a total of 512 home runs were hit in the first 341 games of the current MarchOctober season, questions began to be asked. The Japan Professional Baseball Players Association wanted to know why an average of 1.50 runs were being scored in 2013, against 1.05 in the previous two years. Mizuno initially said the increase was due to foreign batters hitting so many home runs and was also related to the higher number of games being played in domed stadiums, where wind is not a factor, Kyodo News reported. But union chairman Motohiro Shima said it was important the organisation was honest because it affected statistics. The numbers of home runs and .300 hitters [considered a high batting average] has apparently increased. The earned run average of pitchers has worsened, he said. AFP

TOKYO

Mourinho
LONDON

The Special One tries for a second hopes of being the architect of a Ch

YANGON

Chelsea football clubs new manager Jose Mourinho addresses a press conference at S

Former Manchester United player Clayton Blackmore takes a shot during a charity match on June 9 at Yangons Thuwanna Stadium. Photo: Boothee

Red Devil greats join charity match in Yangon

KYAW ZIN HLAING kyawzinhlaing91@gmail.com FORMER Manchester United stars featured in a charity football match between retired Myanmar legends and a side comprised of foreign players who compete in the Myanmar National League (MNL) at Yangons Thuwanna Stadium on June 9. Former Red Devils Denis Irwin, Andy Cole, Clayton Blackmore and Lee Sharpe played alongside retired national stars Soe Myat Min, Aung Kyaw Moe and Min Thu in the first half a rainsoaked match that finished 2-1 in favour of the foreign MNL players. Yangon United stars Adama Kone, from the Ivory Coast, and Cezar, from Brazil, along with Zayyarshwemyay FCs Serbian forward Sasa Rankovic highlighted the MNLs international side. The Manchester United players switched from the international MNL side to the retired Myanmar legends team at halftime. MNL foreigners striker Ken scored the opening goal at the 9 minute mark, before Rankovic added a second from the penalty spot 52 minutes into the match. But having switched sides, Andy Cole scored a consolation goal for the national side in customary Manchester United fashion in injury time. Cole, the second-highest goal scorer in the English Premier League, scored 93 goals over his six years at Old Trafford. I wasnt satisfied with the result or the players performance, but the purpose of this match is really great because of the donations that are made. I think the Myanmar players were slack because it was a charity match. As a coach, I really want to win every match, the coach of the Myanmar retired legends squad Kyi Lwin told The Myanmar Times on June 12. An auction that included David Beckhams 100th match cap and award medal, a Manchester United uniform signed by 19 players in the current squad, David Beckhams photo and other memorabilia was held at Parkroyal Hotel after the match. The auction raised US$9500, which will be given to a charity. The match was hosted by the Ayeyarwady Foundation, CEA Myanmar and Parkroyal Hotel, with ticket proceeds and other donations going to monastic education, local hospitals and HIV rehabilitation efforts.

career. The 50-year-old Portuguese has achieved success wherever he has coached, but he has never remained with a club longer than the three years and three months he spent at Chelsea in his first spell between 2004 and 2007. He returns to Stamford Bridge on a four-year contract, having won a further eight trophies with Inter Milan and Real Madrid, but says he now wants to sow the seeds of longterm success. You need stability for identity, and I think identity becomes more important in football, he told reporters after being officially presented to the media on June 10. You need stability if you want to go in this profile direction. If Chelsea bought lots of young players, those players need to be developed. With Financial Fair Play, and Chelsea wants to go in that direction, you also need stability. You cannot change manager and philosophy every few years. Its more difficult to keep trying to win and trying to be successful, while at the same time developing young players while giving an identity to the team. But its something I want at this stage of my career. Titles I have.

OSE Mourinho says he has returned to Chelsea because he wants to leave a long-lasting legacy for the first time in his managerial

Money I have. I need challenges. While Mourinho was at Madrid, Chelsea ended owner Roman Abramovichs nine-year quest for Champions League glory by prevailing over Bayern Munich in the 2012 final. They followed that up with success in the Europa League under interim coach Rafael Benitez, but Mourinho says the club must aim higher. I think Europa League winners can be analysed in two ways: one

Titles I have. Money I have. I need challenges.

Jose Mourinho Chelsea football club manager

way, you won it; the other way, why did you win it? Because you didnt get through the group phase of the Champions League, he said. The point is we have to prepare ourselves to win, or not to win, but our target level is not Europa League. Its the Champions League and the Premier League. Mourinho inherits a squad rich with talented young players such as Eden Hazard, Oscar and Victor

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returns

Messi, father deny tax crime allegation

BARCELONA superstar Lionel Messi denied stunning allegations on June 12 that he and his father engaged in tax fraud worth more than 4 million euros (US$5 million). The 25-year-old Argentina international and four-time World Player of the Year expressed shock at the accusation by Spanish financial crimes prosecutors. We are surprised about this news because we have never committed any infringement, the striker said in an English-language statement released on his Facebook account. We have always fulfilled all our tax obligations, following the advice of our tax consultants who will take care of clarifying this situation, Messi said. The player said he had just heard of the move against him through the media. Messi and his father Jorge Horacio Messi were accused of fiddling the taxes in a legal filing lodged by financial crimes prosecutor Raquel Amado, a copy of which was obtained by AFP. It is all a mistake, you have to speak about this to the tax experts and lawyers who need to clear it up, the players father told Spanish sports daily AS. I dont understand what is going on. I dont manage these matters. I am resident in Argentina, he said. The father said he had not spoken to his son about the reports. I dont need to since it is a mistake. Why would I shock him? The allegations were filed in a court in Catalonia, where Messi is resident, but judges could yet refuse to let it proceed, a judicial source told AFP. If it were to go ahead, it would represent a huge blow to the prestige of Messi, who has long been seen as a more humble figure than most topclass footballers. Messis achievements on the field have made him one of the most marketable sportsmen in the world, however. Indeed, the Argentine was ranked 10th amongst Forbes list of sports stars incomes this month with an annual $21 million from endorsements alone. The player and his father are accused of three crimes of defrauding the state of taxes related to income from the use of his image from 20062009. The allegations centre on tax declarations made in 2007, 2008 and 2009.

MADRID

BRIEFS
Edmonton Oilers name Eakins as coach
Dallas Eakins, a former assistant coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs, was named the new coach of the National Hockey Leagues Edmonton Oilers on June 10. Eakins, a 46-year-old American, becomes the fifth coach in six years for the Oilers, who have missed the playoffs for seven seasons in a row. Ralph Krueger was fired from the job on June 8 after just one season. For the past four seasons, Eakins has coached the Toronto Marlies, the top developmental club of the Maple Leafs. Eakins went 157-114-41 with the club and helped develop a core of talent that advanced to the Maple Leafs.

time at Stamford Bridge, with helsea dynasty

Foxboro Tebow signed by Patriots

Lionel Messi prepares to shoot during the Ecuador vs Argentina match in Quito on June 11. Photo: AFP

Stamford Bridge in London, on June 10. Photo: AFP

Moses, but he also faces awkward decisions about how to handle the old guard. John Terry, in particular, is no longer the first-choice selection he once was, and Mourinho says that, although the 32-year-old centreback will remain club captain, he cannot guarantee him a role in the team. John is the club captain. Im more than happy with that, so are the fans, so I think he has to be the club captain, Mourinho said. With the armband? Only if he plays. If he isnt in the starting 11, he wont have the armband. Striker Fernando Torres belatedly found his feet at Chelsea under Benitez, scoring 22 times in 64 games, but Mourinho hinted that he may be allowed to leave the club in the close season. Hes more than happy to stay and work hard, and I think he deserves that respect from me, especially, and also the club, Mourinho said. That respect starts by speaking with him face to face and deciding what is the best for all of us. If the best for all of us is for Fernando to stay, lets help him and try and get the best out of him. Mourinho said he was relishing his return to England and claimed his love of all things English even extends to the much maligned festive period, when Premier League teams must squeeze in match after

match while their continental counterparts enjoy a winter break. Would I prefer to have a weeks holiday in Christmas, like I did in Spain? Where did I go? New York two years ago. Last year, Brazil, he said. Thats fantastic. But I prefer to play. I was envious watching the Premier League at home. Envy. Total envy. Is it right playing four consecutive matches? Probably not. But I love it. AFP

The striker and his father aimed to deceive the taxman by ceding Messis image rights to companies based in tax havens such as Belize and Uruguay, the prosecutors complaint said. They drew up deals related to his image rights in Britain and Switzerland, ensuring that the income went straight to the tax havens without any tax being paid, it said. Messi and his father acted with total opaqueness towards the Spanish authorities, the filing said. The complaint lodged with the court in Gava, near Barcelona, accused them of defrauding the state of 1.06 million euros in 2007, 1.57 million euros in 2008 and 1.53 million euros in 2009. The father was accused of being the brains behind the scheme, allegedly setting it up in 2005 before his son turned 18 on June 24 of that year. The prosecutor said Messi later agreed with his fathers tactics so that he would avoid any taxes on income from the use of his image rights during the period. The income related to his image rights included contracts with FC Barcelona, Banco Sabadell, Danone, Adidas, Pepsi-Cola, Procter & Gamble and Kuwait Food Company. Messis net income from image rights amounted to 2.56 million euros in 2007, 3.82 million euros in 2008 and 3.80 million euros in 2009, the complaint said. AFP

National Football League quarterback Tim Tebow signed a two year contract with the New England Patriots on June 11. Tebow has struggled in the NFL after making a big impression in his second season in 2011, when he took over as Denvers starting passer in the fourth week and sparked the Broncos to a surprise division crown and a first-round playoff upset of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite his celebrity, in part for his evangelical views and a kneeling move that became known as Tebowing, he was traded to the New York Jets for two draft picks. In 12 games with the Jets last season, Tebow was used in a variety of roles. The 25-year-old threw just eight passes and completed only six for 39 yards while running 32 times for 102 yards. He was released by the Jets six weeks ago.
Tim Tebow. Photo: AFP

Birmingham Warner suspended until Ashes, and fined for brawl

Australias David Warner has been suspended until the start of the Ashes series and fined after attacking Englands Joe Root in a bar, Cricket Australia (CA) said on June 13. Warner will now miss the rest of title-holder Australias involvement in the Champions Trophy, starting with their final group game against Sri Lanka at Londons Oval ground on Monday, a match they must win to have a chance of reaching the semi-finals, and their two warm-up matches ahead of the Ashes. However, he will be available for the first Ashes Test against England at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, which starts on July 10.

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Refreshed McCaw looking forward to return

TALISMANIC All Blacks captain Richie McCaw said on June 12 he was feeling pretty good after a self-imposed exile from rugby and planned to return to the game in three or four weeks. McCaw has not played this year after triggering a sabbatical clause in his contract, instead travelling the world and giving his body a break in the hope of extending his career through to the 2015 World Cup. The 32-year-old said he planned to play for club side Christchurch early next month and could be available for his Super 15 team the Canterbury Crusaders if they are involved in the latter stages of the season. Its still three or four weeks away yet. Thats the plan, he told reporters. McCaw is set to resume captaining duties for the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship after relinquishing the armband to Kieran Read for the three-Test series against France which is now underway. The 116-Test veteran said his sabbatical had allowed him to rest niggling injuries, including a troublesome bone in his foot that caused problems throughout the 2011 World Cup campaign. My aim is to be in better nick than I have in the past couple of years, he said. With my foot injury and so on, Ive always been rushed. I wanted to not only have a break but also have a chance to get myself in shape, which Ive done. AFP

Sydney Roosters sign French international Casty

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho holds the club jersey during a press conference on June 10 in London. Photo: AFP

French international prop Remi Casty has signed a two-year deal to play for the Sydney Roosters, the National Rugby League side said last week. He will join the club from 2014, reuniting with Roosters mentor Trent Robinson who coached him at English Super League club Catalans Dragons in 2011-12. Under Robinsons tutelage, Castys game lifted to new levels and he was named the French player of the year in 2011. Viewed as a leader on the field, Casty is recognised as one of the most dangerous forwards in the Super League, known for his strong and powerful tackling style. AFP

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Chinlone federation goes searching for talent abroad

AUNG SI HEIN koshumgtha@gmail.com THE Myanmar Chinlone Federation has sent its officials crisscrossing ASEAN with the hopes of bringing more international talent to the traditional sport prior to the opening of Decembers Southeast Asian Games. The federations demonstrators have travelled to eight regional countries to explain the artistic keep-it-up sport played with a small rattan ball and have so far succeeded in recruiting four countries Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Cambodia to field teams. Officials from the federation said that they have had the most success targeting athletes who already play sepaktakraw, which shares some elements with chinlone. A group of trainers sent to Indonesia to demonstrate the sport returned on June 10, with a commitment from the Indonesian Sepaktakraw Federation that they would be sending athletes to compete in Nay Pyi Taw. The President of the Asian Sepaktakraw Federation is helping us persuade Southeast Asian countries to compete in the event, general secretary of the Myanmar Chinlone Federation Ye Aung said. Two years ago, when Myanmar was awarded hosting duties for the SEA Games, the federation published a how-to book on chinlone. The English-language publication covers the rules and regulations for 14 variations of the sport. Using feedback received from other countries, a revised version of the book consisting of only four variations and with modified regulations was published this year. These countries told us which variations they could compete in and which ones were too difficult. So we cut down the number from 14 to four

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New York Kidd named Brooklyn head coach
Jason Kidd, a star point guard who helped the United States win two Olympic gold medals and captured an NBA title with Dallas in 2011, has been hired to coach the NBAs Brooklyn Nets. The move came on June 13, just 10 days after the 40-year-old veteran of 19 NBA seasons announced his retirement as a player.

Paris Vettel extends deal with Red Bull to 2015

Formula Ones three-time defending world champion Sebastian Vettel has agreed to extend his stay with Red Bull until the end of the 2015 season, the team announced on June 11. The 25-year-old Germans existing deal was due to expire at the end of the 2014 season.
Sebastian Vettel. Photo: AFP

Chinlone players hold a match in Yangon in November 2013. Photo: AFP

and rewrote some rules and regulations. This way the other countries would feel more confident about playing, Ye Aung explained. Despite the federations attempts to make the sport more inclusive, it remains the center of an ongoing dispute over which sports should be contested at the SEA Games. Critics have slammed Myanmars Sports Ministry for what they say is a blatant attempt to increase the countrys medal haul by including traditional events not played outside of Myanmar. Philippines Sports Commission Chairman, Richie Garcia, has gone as far as to call for a boycott of the SEA Games for the replacement of Olympic sports with traditional Myanmar ones.

As chairman of the Philippines Sports Commission, I will not attend the SEA Games and will encourage my commissioners to do the same. If the Philippine Olympic Committee will not show any sign of protest, the government will, Garcia said told the Philippine Star newspaper on May 28. We have successfully made the regulations for chinlone more favourable to our guests, Ye Aung said of the criticisms. He added that Myanmar coaches are aiding other nations with training and that the competition format would also prevent Myanmar teams from sweeping all of the medals by only allowing them to contest six of eight chinlone events.

As chinlone officials are looking to build the sports international appeal, Ye Aung said that he was concerned that the game is suffering domestically. There are, by Ye Aungs count, just 26 covered chinlone courts in Yangon. The limited spaces are crowded by players on a nightly basis, leaving many unable to practice on the courts. While this is not a huge obstacle for amateur players, who can quickly set up a game on a street corner or in a vacant lot, the professional ranks suffer. Professional teams now find themselves primarily playing not on courts, but instead at festivals organised by pagoda trustees who hire teams as entertainment.

London Racing legend Cecil dies

Legendary horse trainer Henry Cecil died on June 11 aged 70 after a long battle with cancer. Cecil, who was British champion trainer 10 times and trained the winner of the Epsom Derby four times, had a memorable time on the track over the last three seasons with the unbeaten Frankel. AFP