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Export/import
licences now
mandatory
as pre-arrival
documents
SEEKING an import licence for the goods
before arrival at the port is obligatory,
and failure to do so is subject to a fine
and sentence under the existing laws, as
declared by the Trade Department under
the Ministry of Commerce on 5 April.
In accordance with Chapter IV of the
Export and Import Law, no person shall
export or import restricted, prohibited and
banned goods under Section 5. Without
obtaining a permit, no one shall be allowed
to export and import the specified goods
that need to seek licences in accord with
Section 6. A person who has obtained a per-
mit or licence shall not break the licence
conditions under Section 7.
Tachilek is sprayed to ease the very unhealthy stage of air quality. According to Chapter V stating of-
fences and penalties, whoever violates

Five major cities face very

those prohibitions contained in Section
5 or Section 6 is convicted and shall be
punished with imprisonment for a term
not exceeding three years or with a fine

unhealthy levels of air quality or with both under Section 8. If a person

holding any permit is found to violate pro-
hibitions contained in Chapter VII, that one
shall be punished with imprisonment for

T
HE survey on air quality across Department has measured the air qual- (Series–500 Portable Air Quality Moni- a term not exceeding three years or with
the nation showed a very un- ity at 13 sampling points of Nay Pyi Taw tor), AQMesh (Dust Analyzer-1941150), a fine or with both under Section 9. Any
healthy level of atmosphere in Council Area and 13 regions and states (Gas Analyzer-1940150), Portable Beta person who attempts to commit or abet in
five major cities of Mandalay Region in order to assess air quality across the Attenuation Mass Monitor (BAM 1022), the commission of any offences obtained
and Shan State (East) in March 2024, nation. Air Quality Monitoring Station (AQMS) in the law shall be punished, and exhibits
according to the Environmental Con- Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5), and Continuous Particulate Monitor. will be confiscated under Section 10.
servation Department. Particulate Matter 10 (PM10), Sulphur The department stated that air Thus, the Trade Department warned
The particles in sizes of 2.5 microns Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), quality may change depending on the exporters and importers of penalties
are spreading in the air in five major cit- Ozone (O3) and Carbon Monoxide (CO) conditions such as temperature of the for non-compliance with the Export and
ies, namely Amarapura, Aungmyethaz- for air quality were regularly measured atmosphere, wind speech, wind direc- Import Law, directives and guidelines and
an and Patheingyi townships in Manda- with the use of an Environmental Perim- tions, moisture, rainfall, use of vehicles, informed them to seek licences first as
lay Region and Tachilek and Kengtung eter Air Station (EPAS)-Haz-Scanner, emission of smoke from industries, and pre-arrival documentation for all types
townships in Shan State (East). Air Quality Monitoring Station (AQM- environments around the measurement of shipment by air, sea and land road. —
The Environmental Conservation 65), Scentroid (SL–50 Scential), Aeroqual of air quality. — ASH/TTA NN/EM

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DPM Union MoPF Minister MoI Union Minister meets trainees Domestic gold price hits Completion ceremony held
receives EEC Minister in Charge for of People’s Military Servants record high at K4.56 mln for Mekong-Lancang Special
Integration & Macroeconomics Training 1/2024 in Nay Pyi Taw per tical Fund Project 2021
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Chaukhtetkyee reclining Buddha image's
Alternate daily newspaper
unique eyes draw Chinese pilgrims
publishing planned for
bottle-painting artist visiting
from Guangzhou. This artist
New Year holiday
graciously painted the eyes DAILY newspapers of the News and Periodicals Enterprise under
free of charge. the Ministry of Information will be in alternate circulation during
Sayadaw U Vannita con- the holidays of the Myanmar New Year. The Myanma Alinn Daily
cluded, "So, Chinese visitors will be published from 13 to 16 April, whereas the Kyemon and
come and observe the eyes the Global New Light of Myanmar dailies will take holidays. The
of the reclining Buddha since Kyemon and the Global New Light of Myanmar dailies will be
they are the works of their in circulation from 17 to 21 April, while the Myanma Alinn daily
national artist." will take a break.
The reclining Buddha, The Ethnic Sector in the Shan Language by the Sub-Printing
formally known as Shweth- House (Taunggyi), published every Thursday, will take a holiday
alyaung Pagoda, was com- on 18 April; the Ethnic Sector in Mon, Skaw Kayin, Poe Kayin
missioned by rice merchant and Pa-O languages published every Sunday by the Sub-Print-
Sir Bo Tha and his wife Daw ing House (Mawlamyine) will take holidays on 14 and 21 April;
Sein Yin in 1907. The pagoda the Ethnic Sector in the Kachin Language by the Sub-Printing
A panoramic view of the Chaukhtetkyee Pagoda from the front
perspective. housing the Buddha image House (Myitkyina ) published twice a week will take a holiday on
was constructed on a six-tier 20 April, After the Thingyan holidays, all dailies will be published
ACCORDING to Sayadaw U The process faced nu- hill, hence the name "Chauk", regularly. However, advertisements will be accepted throughout
Vannita, one of the resident merous challenges due to which means "six" in Myan- the holidays.
Sanghas at Chaukhtetkyee technological limitations at mar. News and Periodicals Enterprise
Pagoda in Bahan Township, the time. However, a team Initially, the Buddha im-
Yangon Region, the reclining from the Nagar Glass Factory, age stood at 235 feet in length
Buddha image, particularly its led by renowned glassblow- and 101 feet in height. Howev-
eye painting, has been attract- er U Mya Kyaw, successfully er, in 1957, a team of artisans
ing Chinese pilgrims annually. heated imported glass slabs reduced the size of the Bud-
The Sayadaw explained,
"Each eye of the Buddha im-
to mould them into concave
glass eyes.
dha image to accommodate
a 65-foot-tall iron pavilion.
Sai Sai Kham Leng to
age measures five feet and
seven inches wide and one
Once formed, the artisans
encountered difficulty find-
Following the reconstruction
of the Buddha image on 25 celebrate birthday with
foot and nine inches high. My- ing someone skilled enough to November 1977, the original
anmar and Chinese artisans
collaborated on crafting them
paint the eyes. With the assis-
tance of residents from Latha
statue was reduced to 216 feet
in length and 58 feet in height.
special show at Inya
back in the early 20th century." Township, they approached a — ASH/NT
Lake Garden
Yangon Region govt donates nutritious ACTOR-SINGER Sai Sai Kham
Leng has announced that his
shows after that. However,
we will resume the Birthday
refreshments to fasting Muslims birthday show will be held on
10 April at Inya Lake Garden
Show again this year. This year
marks the 20th anniversary of
in Mayangon Township. my Birthday Show."
YANGON Region Chief Minis- The show is scheduled Furthermore, an album
ter U Soe Thein and officials from 4 pm to 10 pm, with tick- is typically released for each
donated nutritious refresh- et fee of K100,000 per person. Birthday Show, which is
ments to fasting Muslims Sai Sai Kham Leng men- well-received by his fans.
yesterday evening. tioned, "In 2004, I organized It is also anticipated that
At Cholia Jamah Mosque my very first Birthday Show following the upcoming Sai Sai
on Bo Sun Pak Street in Pabe- with the idea from the staff at Birthday Show in 2024, a music
dan Township, they were wel- Blazon, and it continued annu- album will be released, as in
comed by the Chair of the ally until 2019. Unfortunately, previous birthday celebrations.
mosque board of trustees Haji we couldn't hold the birthday — ASH/TRKM
Jamar (aka) U Aung Thein
and officials who clarified the
fasting process.
The Chief Minister and
ministers donated fruits and The donation of nutritious refreshments in progress yesterday.
Royal-D drink donated by the
Yangon Region government ests of the State to be a peace- to the Chair of ‘Tachanpae’
to 700 fasting Muslims indi- ful and prosperous nation. Masjid on Upper Pansodan
vidually and presented cash The Chief Minister and Street in Mingala Taungn-
for refreshments. party also donated fruits and yunt Township Haji Ibrahim
Officials of the mosque Sunkist soft drink tins to 400 (aka) U Zaw Win Naing and
accepted the donations and fasting Muslims individually officials. — Hsan Kyaw Oo
prayed for serving the inter- and cash for refreshments (IPRD)/TTA One of the previous posters bearing the Sai Sai Birthday Show.
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United Nations’ one-sided pressure on Myanmar
fails to foster constructive cooperation
RECENTLY, the United Nations has field offices throughout Myanmar. As of UN and international organizations, during the dialogues.
put pressure on Myanmar in different February 2024, there are over 1,700 staff, including the visits of the Under-Secre- The United Nations Secretary-Gen-
ways. An open briefing was convened at more specifically around 130 internation- tary-General for Humanitarian Affairs eral announced the appointment of the
the United Nations Security Council in al staff and around 1,600 locally recruited and Under-Secretary-General for Safety former Australian Foreign Minister Ms
New York on 4 April 2024, and the current staff, working for the UN agencies and and Security, were facilitated during the Julie Bishop as his Special Envoy in
situation in Myanmar was discussed. international non-governmental organ- past three years. Myanmar on 5 April 2024. Despite My-
The Human Rights Council held the izations (INGOs) in Myanmar. Myanmar is keeping up its efforts anmar’s rejection of the country-spe-
55th regular session from 26 February to Travel access has been facilitated for the repatriation of displaced persons cific resolutions, including the resolu-
5 April 2024 in Geneva. During the meet- for the AHA Centre, UN agencies and from Rakhine State in accordance with tion which contains the creation of the
ing, the Interactive Dialogues with the international organizations, INGOs, and the bilateral instruments and is always mandate of appointing a Special Envoy
High Commissioner for Human Rights some embassies of donor countries to ready to receive verified displaced per- of the Secretary-General on Myanmar,
and the Special Rapporteur on the situ- the requested areas of Myanmar, de- sons. The government is fully committed Myanmar has constructively cooperat-
ation of human rights in Myanmar were pending on the prevailing situation and to the repatriation process. The process ed with the previous Special Envoys of
held on 1 and 19 March 2024, respectively. on-ground security conditions. During has not yet been able to commence due the Secretary-General on Myanmar as
The Human Rights Council also adopted the past three years, the government to the current security conditions of the a gesture of constructive cooperation
the resolution entitled “Situation of Hu- has facilitated over 1,000 times of trav- Rakhine State. with the United Nations. Pertaining to
man Rights in Myanmar” submitted by el access to UN agencies and INGOs Myanmar consistently opposes the appointment of Ms Julie Bishop as
Belgium on behalf of the EU on 4 April and more than 60 visits to embassies country-specific resolutions and man- the Special Envoy on Myanmar, no offi-
2024 in the absence of Myanmar (the throughout Myanmar. Particularly, in dates as well as their follow-up Inter- cial communication has been made to
country concerned). It is observed that Rakhine State alone, the government has active Dialogues since their modalities Myanmar by the United Nations.
the said resolution included unfounded granted 250 times of travel authorization do not contribute to objective reporting, Myanmar underscores that uni-
and one-sided allegations pertaining to to UN agencies and over 300 times to constructive dialogue and cooperation lateral pressure does not contribute to
humanitarian assistance and human INGOs in 2023. Therefore, Myanmar between the country-concerned and constructive cooperation between My-
rights in Myanmar. clearly states that the accusations of the international community, in addi- anmar and the United Nations. Mutual
Amidst the challenges, the gov- access denial mentioned in some reports tion to going contrary to the fundamen- understanding, respect, and reciprocal
ernment continues its endeavours to and statements of the United Nations tal principles of impartiality, objectivity, engagement will result in pragmatic and
maintain peace, stability, the rule of law, are groundless. and non-selectivity of the Human Rights positive collaboration.
prosperity, and the systematic convening Moreover, the Government of Myan- Council. Therefore, Myanmar categori-
of general elections. Myanmar always mar has facilitated the proposed visits cally rejects the resolution submitted by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
attaches great importance to providing of high-level and senior officials of the Belgium on behalf of the EU. The gov- Nay Pyi Taw
humanitarian assistance to the people in UN agencies. A total of 19 official visits ernment highly appreciates the friendly 8 April 2024
need. 16 UN agencies have opened their of high-level and senior officials of the countries that uphold a balanced position

DPM Union MoPF Minister receives EEC Minister in

Charge for Integration & Macroeconomics
DEPUTY Prime Minister Union Min-
ister for Planning and Finance U Win
Shein received the delegation headed
by Mr Sergey Glazyev, Member of
the Board – Minister in Charge for
Integration and Macroeconomics,
Eurasian Economic Commission,
at the ministry in Nay Pyi Taw yes-
terday.
They discussed matters related
to financial and customs coopera-
tion between Myanmar and Russia,
trade and payment and the possibil-
ity of conducting training courses
and seminars for the development
of human resources.
Also present at the meeting were
Deputy Minister U Maung Maung
Win and heads of departments, offi-
cials from the Ministry of Foreign Af-
fairs and the Ministry of Commerce,
and members of the delegation head- Deputy Prime Minister Union Minister for Planning and Finance U Win Shein holds talks with the delegation led by Mr Sergey Glazyev,
ed by Mr Sergey Glazyev. — MNA/TS Member of the Board—Minister in Charge for Integration and Macroeconomics, Eurasian Economic Commission, yesterday.
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DPM Union MoFA
Minister receives EEC
Minister in Charge
for Integration &
Macroeconomics
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Taw yesterday.
Union Minister for Foreign They discussed matters
Affairs U Than Swe received on the enhancement of coop-
the delegation headed by Mr eration between Myanmar
Sergey Glazyev, Member of the and Eurasian Economic Union
Board — Minister in Charge for (EEU/EAEU) member coun-
Integration and Macroeconom- tries in the sectors of trade,
ics, Eurasian Economic Com- investment, business-to-busi-
mission (EEC), at the Ministry ness, and people-to-people The EEC Minister in Charge for Integration and Macroeconomics calls on Deputy Prime Minister and Union
of Foreign Affairs in Nay Pyi contact, among others. — MNA Foreign Affairs Minister U Than Swe yesterday in Nay Pyi Taw.

MIFER Union Minister receives Myanmar People’s Health

Foundation, WHO cooperate in
EEC Minister in Charge of establishment of 8 smoke-free
Integration & Macroeconomics zones in Yangon in 2023
The Memorandum of Co- MYANMAR People’s Health and, Thingangyun townships,
operation between the Gov- Foundation and the World Health restaurants, hotels, motels, and
ernment of the Republic of Organization (WHO) cooperat- shopping centres. Furthermore,
the Union of Myanmar and ed to establish eight smoke-free the remaining townships within
the Eurasian Economic Com- areas in the Yangon Region in Yangon have been able to con-
mission was signed on 15 June 2023, according to Dr Than Sein, tinue to be designated as public
2023. The priority cooperation Chairman of the People’s Health areas due to the cooperation of
areas of the MOC are regional Foundation. administrative organizations,
economic integration, customs The Myanmar People’s pagoda trustee board, and the
regulations, technical regula- Health Foundation and the WHO public,” Dr Than Sein explained.
tions, application of sanitary, are cooperating to reduce smok- In addition, such smoke-free
veterinary-sanitary, quaran- ing and tobacco usage, mainly by areas are being established not
EEC Minister in Charge of Integration and Macroeconomics Mr
tine, and phytosanitary meas- designating smoke-free areas. only in Yangon Region but also
Sergey Glazyev calls on Union Minister Dr Kan Zaw yesterday.
ures, financial markets, trans- “In Yangon Region in 2023, in Mandalay Region, Shan State,
UNION Minister for Invest- Both sides cordially dis- port, energy, agro-industrial we were able to establish a to- Mon State and Nay Pyi Taw
ment and Foreign Economic cussed and exchanged their complex, competition policy tal of eight smoke-free areas. Council Area.
Relations Dr Kan Zaw re- views on implementing the and antimonopoly regulation, The main designated areas are At present, a total of 90 pa-
ceived the delegation led by Memorandum of Cooperation industrial sector, consumer shopping centres, schools, of- godas in the Bagan Ancient Cul-
Mr Sergey Glaziev, Member of (MOC) signed by the Govern- rights, informatization, infor- fices, restaurants, hotels, mo- tural Zone of Mandalay Region,
the Board – Minister in Charge ment of the Republic of the mation and communication tels, guest houses, and pagodas. Pindaya Caves in Shan State
of Integration and Macroeco- Union of Myanmar and the technologies, digital transfor- Smoke-free areas have been (South), Inlay PhaungdawU
nomics of the Eurasian Eco- Eurasian Economic Commis- mation of the economy and established in the townships Pagoda and Kyaiktiyo Pagoda
nomic Commission (EEC) sion (EEC) and promoting other areas of mutual inter- of downtown Yangon, such as Platform in Mon State have been
at Office No 1, Nay Pyi Taw, economic cooperation in the ests to promote the economic Ahlon, Lanmadaw, Latha, Pabe- designated smoke-free areas. —
yesterday. prioritized areas. cooperation. — MIFER dan, Kyauktada, Dagon, Yankin ASH/TKO

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MoI Union Minister meets trainees of People’s
Military Servants Training 1/2024 in Nay Pyi Taw
and artistes, yesterday. the order and show loyalty to
Speaking at the event, the the country, people and the unit.
Union minister highlighted the They also should follow the law,
tour to the depot to comfort rules and regulations.
and honour those joining the Union Information Minister
military training, including his U Maung Maung Ohn also hand-
life experience as a Tatmadaw ed 22 MRTV DTH receivers and
member, duties assigned by Tat- 111 DVB-T2 Set Top Boxes to the
madaw and the government to relevant officials for the villages
date. in Nay Pyi Taw Council, Nay Pyi
He added that every citizen Taw Command and 11 compa-
should consider that they bear nies of the training school.
responsibility for the defence of The Nay Pyi Taw Council
their country as an inborn duty. chairman then presented nec-
He then explained the ben- essary utensils and cash assis-
efits of being a people’s military tance for members of people’s
servant and their dignity after military service to an official.
serving the duties for two years. The Union minister and
The Nay Pyi Taw Council party gave two MRTV DTH re-
Union Minister U Maung Maung Ohn warmly greets trainees of the People’s Military Servants Training 1/2024 chairman then said they will ceivers and 30 MRTV DVB-T2
yesterday.
also be provided with the need- Set Top Boxes for 1/2024 train-
MEMBER of the Central Body met trainees of People’s Military Taw Council Chairman U Than ed utensils and cash. ees through lottery.
on Summoning People’s Military Servants Training 1/2024 at No 2 Tun Oo, Commander of Nay Pyi Moreover, the Nay Pyi Taw They cordially greeted
Servants Union Minister for In- Advanced Training Depot in Nay Taw Command Maj-Gen Saw Command Commander said trainees. — MNA/KTZH
formation U Maung Maung Ohn Pyi Taw, together with Nay Pyi Than Hlaing, relevant officials that the trainees should obey

People’s military servants training No 1 begins

across various commands
THE People’s Military Service al Causes: non-disintegration Every citizen should undergo The opening ceremonies join the training were able to
Law was enacted as Law No of the Union, non-disintegra- military training and to serve of training for people’s mili- serve the State duties as good
27/2010 in November 2010, and tion of national solidarity and in the armed forces to defend tary servants were held so that citizens of the country. — MNA/
the law came into force on 10 perpetuation of sovereignty. the State. those voluntarily registered to KTZH
February 2024. The youths from
different regions and states vol-
untarily registered to join the
No 1 training for people military
servants.
Therefore, the eligible
volunteers were selected for
No 1 training, and the opening
ceremonies for training were
held at the respective military
commands yesterday.
The region and state chief
ministers, commanders, and
relevant officials attended the
events, and the commandants
of training depots gave opening
speeches.
They also met trainees
and provided them with cash
assistance.
The People’s Military Ser-
vice Law was enacted as every
citizen is under a duty to safe- The inauguration event of the People’s Military Servants Training No 1 in action yesterday.
guard Our Three Main Nation-
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Black gram, pigeon pea prices MoALI earns K11.27 bln from
grant lake sales in 2023
surge in pre-Thingyan holidays
ACCORDING to the Ministry ers to view the preservation of
of Agriculture, Livestock and grant lakes as a national duty
Irrigation (MoALI), the minis- to prevent the extinction of fish
try has generated over K11.27 resources.
billion from selling grant lakes, Fish production is regu-
based on the 2023 statistics. lated in accordance with laws,
Preservation of natural re- rules, and regulations to protect
sources such as rivers, creeks, the habitats of freshwater fish
and lakes is crucial as they are and their ecosystems.
part of our natural heritage and Due to the gradual de-
national resources. crease in freshwater fish pro-
On 3 April, Deputy Minister duction, public collaboration is
for Agriculture, Livestock and necessary to ensure sustainable
Irrigation, Dr Aung Gyi, urged production and consumption. —
fish producers and consum- TWA/TMT

Images show black grams and pigeon peas in the market.

THE prices of black grams and figures reflected an increase and $1,190-$1,210 per tonne of
pigeon peas showed upticks of K168,000 per tonne of black pigeon peas on 4-6 April.
prior to the Thingyan holidays grams and K215,000 per tonne Meanwhile, the price of
starting from 13 April. of pigeon peas in the past six green grams did not fluctuate
The prices stood at K3.015 days. this week. A total of 135 con-
million per tonne of black grams Similarly, the FOB price tainers (3,240 tonnes) of black
(Fair Average Quality), K3.26 is also up by US$30 per tonne grams were transacted during
million per tonne of black grams within a week. The FOB pric- the six market opening days
(Special Quality) and K3.775 es were $945-$965 per tonne of this month.
million per tonne of pigeon peas black grams FAQ, $1,030-$1,050 With the pulse prices ris-
on 30 March. The prices moved per tonne of black grams SQ ing, the domestic market sees
up to K3.18 million per tonne and $1,160-1,180 per tonne of pi- brisk sales. The traders and
of black grams FAQ, K3.44 mil- geon peas on 28-30 March. They growers are financially doing
The photo shows the ceremony of breeding fishes in the land-leased
lion per tonne of black grams went up to $970-$990 per tonne well. It contributes to a coun- grant lake (in Dahka River) in Kyaunggon Township, Kyonpyaw District
SQ and K3.99 million per tonne of black gram FAQ, $1,060-$1,080 try’s foreign earnings as well. in Ayeyawady Region for improving fish resources and for assisting the
of pigeon peas on 6 April. The per tonne of black grams SQ — TWA/KK socioeconomic of the locals.

Yangon Mayor’s Maha Strong winds damage almost 22,000

Thingyan Pavilion to houses in 2023-24
temporarily close surrounding
roads during festival
ROADS around Yangon May- Thingyan Festival, which is go-
or’s Maha Thingyan Pavilion ing to be celebrated from 13 to
will be temporarily closed dur- 16 April 2024, along with water
ing Thingyan, announced by the splashing, Thingyan traditional
Yangon Region government. Yein dance (choral dance) will
During the Myanmar entertain at the Yangon May-
or’s Maha Thingyan Pavilion
located at the front of Yangon
City Hall.
During the water festival,
A tree uproots and falls onto the houses in Mingan village in Madaya township of Mandalay region due to
Maha Bandoola Road will be
strong winds on 8 April 2024.
closed from Sule Pagoda Road
to Pansodan Road, and Sule THE Ministry of Social Welfare, approximately 650 times, re- repair of houses susceptible
Pagoda Road will be closed Relief, and Resettlement has sulting in the destruction of to strong winds. Additional-
from Anawrahta Road to Mer- reported that in the financial around 21,700 homes, as well as ly, efforts have been made to
chant Road from 7 am to 6 pm; year 2023–2024, strong winds causing fatalities and injuries. educate the public on actions
therefore, traffic needs to use caused damage to nearly 22,000 Presently, the ministry, to take during strong winds
other roads during that time, houses. in collaboration with relevant and hotlines have been set up
The Yangon Mayor inspects the regional government has Throughout this financial administrative bodies and for emergency assistance re-
progress of Thingyan Pavilion. announced. – TWA/ZS year, strong winds occurred the public, is undertaking the quests. — TWA/MKKS
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BUSINESS

Domestic gold price hits record high at K4.56 mln per tical
THE domestic gold price hit an nipulators. ulate the market by spreading
all-time high of K4.56 million per The authorities are inspect- misinformation from the verbal
tical (0.578 ounce or 0.016 kilo- ing those alleged price specula- deal or sparking public concerns
gramme) again on 4 April after tors with the verbal deal in the with malicious news about the
spot gold price reached a record market. volatile exchange rate. Some
high of over US$2,330 per ounce CBM initiated an online are also engaged in transactions
on 8 April. trading market in which ex- without a valid licence, violating
At present, the kyat depre- porters/importers and private the existing laws.
ciated at K3,850 against the US banks are engaged, with a view They will face legal action
dollar. Despite the gold price ral- to developing the FX market and under the Foreign Exchange
ly in the domestic market, the stopping price manipulation. Management Law. CBM also
Yangon Region Gold Entrepre- The market exchange rates are informed the people of accurate
neurs Association (YGEA) set officially announced on the FX information and data released
the reference price at K3,997,900 market online trading platform. by the departments concerned
per tical, showing a large gap of CBM constantly states that it is essential to dispel false news. Upon tips Additionally, CBM let the author- and authorized money changers.
off, the authorities inspect the price speculators, and legal proceedings
over K560,000 per tical with the ized money changers sell foreign CBM constantly states that
against them are officially declared
actual market value. currency as petty cash to those it is essential to dispel false news.
YGEA notified on 30 March gon issue daily market prices rate in the market. The YGEA studying abroad, going on a pil- Upon tips off, the authorities in-
that inspections were underway three times a day. Nonetheless, condemned those unscrupulous grimage and working abroad, spect the price speculators, and
against those allegedly manip- those price speculators are at- traders and their dishonest acts. according to CBM’s notification legal proceedings against them
ulating the market through a tempting to raise the price by YGEA asked its members to in- on 30 March. are officially declared, according
verbal deal. misleading price information form law enforcement agencies Some unscrupulous individ- to the notification released on 30
Seven big gold shops in Yan- that is not an actual transaction of the news regarding those ma- uals are attempting to manip- March. — NN/EM

YGN palm oil wholesale reference rate stable Sugar price

for five straight weeks shows upward
trajectory as
THE wholesale reference rate
of palm oil for the Yangon mar-
milling season
ket remained unchanged at
K5,250 per viss for the five con-
almost ends
secutive weeks from 18 March
to 21 April 2024, according to the SUGAR prices show bullish
Supervisory Committee on ed- market sentiment when the
ible oil import and distribution. sugar mills nearly finish op-
The Supervisory Commit- erations. However, jaggery
tee on Edible Oil Import and prices continue to decline
Distribution under the Ministry with persistent production.
of Commerce has been closely The sugar price jumped
observing the FOB prices in to K4,600 per viss in early
Malaysia and Indonesia, add- April from K3,970 per viss on
ing transport costs, tariffs and The photo shows imported jerry cans of palm oil at the warehouse in Yangon. 17 February 2024 in Yangon’s
banking services to decide the market.
wholesale market reference the consumers of lodging the fairer prices to consumers in region and state departments Meanwhile, the jaggery
rate for edible oil on a weekly complaints for overcharging coordination with the Myanmar concerned. The domestic con- fetched K3,600-K5,500 per
basis. through the call centre’s hot- Edible Oil Dealers Association sumption of palm oil is estimat- viss depending on producing
However, the market price line in late August. The Depart- and oil importing companies. ed at one million tonnes per areas, varieties and quality
is higher than the reference ment urged consumers not to The complaints for over- year. The local palm oil produc- on 6 April, decreasing from
price. buy palm oil at high prices. charging can be lodged over tion is just about 400,000 tonnes. K3,700-K5,800 per viss on
To control overcharg- The Department is making hotline 1535 of the call centre of About 700,000 tonnes of palm oil 27 March. Jaggery combo
ing, the Consumer Affairs concerted efforts to steer the the Consumers Affairs Depart- are yearly imported through mixed with sugar is cheaper
Department under the Min- high volatility in palm oil prices ment or sent to the Facebook Malaysia and Indonesia to meet than organic jaggery. Sugar
istry of Commerce informed in the retail market and offer page of the Department and the domestic demands. — NN/EM mills’ dynamic pricing might
influence the market value.
The sugar price is expected
to continue rising, Ko Min,
The people are urged to receive vaccination of Covid-19 without fail as full-time vaccination a trader who sells sugar to
of Covid-19 and receiving booster shots can effectively mitigate infection of the virus, severe regions outside Yangon, told
The Global New Light of My-
suffering from the disease and increase of death rate due to the disease. anmar (GNLM). — TWA/EM
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Take preventive The Significance of Any Words of Sympathies or Condemnation?

measures of fire in
summer Myanmar Water Festival THOUSANDS of insurgents
made up of personnel from the
Arakanese Army (AA), Chin PDF,
ing shifted out. Along the 50-mile-
plus waterway from Kyauktaw
to Sittway, the capital of Rakhine
LCUs was damaged, taken out of
action and ran aground because
of incessant attacks in the ear-
The military personnel
bravely defended themselves
while screaming at the top of
By U AC

Magway PDF, and MNDA rebels State, there were no other sup- ly afternoon of 8 February. The their lungs that many women and
attacked a military base in Kyauk- porting ground infantry or Navy personnel and families on the children were trying to leave the begging for their lives.
FIRE outbreaks caused by natural or human-induced demand taw, north of Sittway in Rakhine boats. The Air Force arrived on damaged LCU were forced to grounded boat. With more than 50 Tears of sadness flow from
vigilance and proactive measures from everyone. Whether it’s State. Due to the mismatch in time, with aircraft and helicopters abandon the ship and move on drop bombs falling on them, they the river to the sea. Grief was
for cooking, crafting, or machinery operations, it’s imperative to manpower, Tatmadaw person- providing defensive cover to the to the remaining craft. had no choice but to run ashore, only worsened by lack of compas-
handle fire with care in daily routines. nel and their families decided to two vessels and their passengers. Further attacks on the re- hoping the insurgents would be sion, commiseration, condolence,
Annually, Myanmar faces over 1,800 fire incidents, resulting abandon the camp and leave with Along the Kaladan River, the maining vessel and sabotages somewhat humane towards un- consolation, concern, comfort or
in property losses exceeding K15 billion. Between 2013 and 2022, two landing crafts (LCU) on the enemies continued their attacks on an incoming auxiliary LCU armed and innocent women and care by the West or ASEAN, a
the nation witnessed a staggering 18,336 fire outbreaks, inflicting evening of 7 February. using superior firepower, includ- meant that these vessels also ran children. Perhaps hopelessness stark contrast if you could recall
damage worth more than K155 billion. Negligence and electrical The insurgents started at- ing drone bombs, RPGs, machine aground further down the river is the very soil that nourishes the response at the sentencing
faults are the primary culprits behind these calamities. tacking the vessels as soon as guns and sniper fire, from both before reaching the safety of the human hope. The terrorists did of a known terrorist leader and
In 2023, 77 locals lost lives, and 193 were injured in 1,362 out- they realized the garrison was be- sides of the channel. One of the incoming Navy gunboats. not spare women and children murderer, Phyo Zeya Thaw!
breaks of fire, causing loss and damage to property worth more
than K35 billion. In 2022, fires broke out across the nation 1,507
times, leaving K6.7 billion worth of loss and damage of property,
with 96 civilians dead and 139 injured.
Common triggers for fire
outbreaks in Myanmar include
Why unprotected eclipse gazing will leave
As such, individuals
you seeing stars
offerings of oil, candles, and
joss sticks to Buddha imag-
in Myanmar society es, mosquito coil mishaps,
need to be reserve and accidental fires from
cheroots. Additionally, issues
forces for fire like electrical short circuits Eye health experts warn that even a brief, unprotected glance at a solar eclipse can lead to lifelong vision loss.
prevention in accord and improper use of electronic
with the missions devices contribute to the risk.

J
To address these risks, UST a single, unguarded of the retina.
of the Fire Services firefighters from various bri- Myanmar Water Festival glance at a solar eclipse Cue visits to the emergency
Department for fire gades conduct thorough in- can result in a lifetime of department by people with com-
spections of stove-wiring sys- vision loss, eye health experts plaints of blurry vision, changes
safety, the prevention tems and promote the use of warn. in colour perception, and blind
of natural disasters, fire extinguishers and circuit By Dr Than Lwin Tun On Monday, tens of millions spots, with the outlook for recov-
search and rescue, breakers. With the onset of of spectators across Mexico, the ery far from certain.
hotter summers, heightened United States and Canada will Human beings inherently
and public welfare caution is necessary. witness the Moon completely look away from the Sun because
measures. If so, Residents and firefighters THE Myanmar Water Festival, mons, and perform merit-mak- Pandal Decorations: At- obscure the Sun’s light, a rare of the discomfort it causes, but
alike participate in fire pre- locally known as Thingyan, is ing activities. It’s a time for tractively decorated pandals or celestial spectacle that won’t be during eclipses “you can psycho-
the society will be vention exercises to prepare one of the most significant and spiritual reflection and renewal. stages are set up in towns and visible for most of North America logically override” that instinct,
safe and sound in for emergencies. The Man- widely celebrated events in My- Street Celebrations: cities, featuring colourful dis- again until 2044. explained Zimmerman.
all seasons. Hence, dalay fire of 24 March 1984 anmar. The following are some Streets across Myanmar trans- plays, performances, and cultur- Medical literature is teem- A famous journal report
stands as a stark reminder. significant realities about the form into lively water-splashing al shows. These pandals serve ing with examples of people who about the 2017 US solar eclipse
people need to use Within eight hours, over 2,500 festival; zones during Thingyan. People as focal points for community suffered damage to their retinas involved a woman in her twen-
fire systematically buildings, including schools, Cultural Significance: of all ages participate in the gatherings and entertainment. — the layer of light-sensitive tis- ties who presented to the New
residences, and businesses, Thingyan marks the traditional events, dancing to music blaring Moder n Adaptations: sue at the back of the eye — and York Eye and Ear Infirmary after
and carefully. were razed. Since then, the Myanmar New Year and is cel- from speakers, enjoying street While Thingyan has deep tradi- health professionals are offering looking at the solar rim “several
community has mobilized, uti- ebrated with great willingness food, and engaging in friendly tional roots, it has also evolved advice on how to avoid becoming times for approximately six sec-
lizing fire engines donated by and enthusiasm across the coun- water battles. with modern influences. In ur- the next cautionary tale. onds without protective glass-
well-wishers and locals, while youths volunteer for auxiliary fire try. It usually falls in mid-April, Community Unity: Thing- ban areas, there are concerts, Aaron Zimmerman, a clini- es” and then later with eclipse
brigades, driven by the memory of past tragedies. From then on, and the 17th of April is the first yan brings communities togeth- dance parties, and other modern cal professor of optometry at the glasses.
This year’s eclipse’s path of totality is about 185km wide, wider than in 2017. PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
local youths join the auxiliary fire brigade to take voluntary fire day of the Myanmar New Year. er, fostering a sense of unity and forms of entertainment along- Ohio State University, told AFP Hours later, objects started
preventive measures due to remembering the bitter experience Water Symbolism: Water is friendship as people join hands side traditional celebrations. that the dangers of sungazing to look fuzzy and out of shape,
of a terrible fire. the central theme of the festival, to celebrate the new year. It’s a Tourist Attraction: Thing- during eclipses were discussed colours became distorted, and “poorer recognition of the dan- “But in other cases, it can look at that from up close and you
By remaining vigilant and proactive, communities can miti- symbolizing the washing away of time when social barriers are re- yan attracts both domestic and by the ancient Greek philosopher she developed a central black gers” of viewing eclipses with leave a permanent blank spot... should barely be able to see the
gate the devastating impacts of fire outbreaks. Every individual in the previous year’s misfortunes laxed, and people from all walks international tourists, drawn by Socrates, but it wasn’t until re- spot in her left eye. improper eyewear. and we don’t have a treatment light,” said Zimmerman.
Myanmar must prioritize fire safety, from adhering to preventive and sins and welcoming the new of life come together to enjoy the the vibrancy and exuberance of cently that science really caught An advanced imaging tech- “In some cases, it’s just to reverse that. It’s like brain If it’s too late to procure spe-
measures in daily activities to actively participating in fire preven- year with a fresh start. People celebrations. the festivities. It’s a unique cul- up with how eye injury happened. nique was able to show the dam- partially damaged and it may tissue, once you lose it, it won’t cialist eyewear, then there are
tion initiatives. Through collective effort and preparedness, the engage in water fights, wetting Traditional Customs: Tra- tural experience that offers vis- When it comes to eclipses, age at the cellular level which resolve so that you don’t notice grow back,” added Bressler. The indirect methods, such as punch-
nation can safeguard lives and properties against the ravages of fire. each other with water from buck- ditional customs and ceremonies itors a glimpse into Myanmar’s he explained, the main damage persisted on her follow up six it anymore,” Neil Bressler, a best way to view the eclipse is ing a pinhole into a cardboard
As such, individuals in Myanmar society need to be reserve ets, pipes, and water guns. are observed during Thingyan, rich heritage and traditions. comes from “photochemical tox- weeks later. professor of ophthalmology at with eclipse sunglasses, which and letting the light shine onto
forces for fire prevention in accord with the missions of the Fire Religious Observances: including the pouring of scent- Generally, Thingyan is a joy- icity,” where short, high-energy ‘Permanent blank spot’ Johns Hopkins University and block out 99.999 per cent of light. another surface, or even using
Services Department for fire safety, the prevention of natural dis- The festival also has religious ed water over Buddha images, ous celebration that expands the wavelengths of light — blues, Young adults might be more editor-in-chief of JAMA Ophthal- Always go for genuine products. the humble kitchen colander to
asters, search and rescue, and public welfare measures. If so, the significance, with Buddhists vis- symbolic cleansing of homes and spirit of renewal, unity, and pros- violets and non-visible ultravio- susceptible, the authors of the mology told AFP. If recovery hap- To test if your glasses are up to the same effect. NASA’s webcast
society will be safe and sound in all seasons. Hence, people need iting pagodas and monasteries possessions, and the offering of perous community in Myanmar. lets — trigger chemical reactions paper said, because of larger pens, it’s normally within the first standard, “find the brightest light is another option.
to use fire systematically and carefully. to make offerings, listen to ser- food to monks and elders. that damage the rods and cones pupils, clearer eye structure, or six months. bulb in your home — and then SOURCE: AFP
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Completion ceremony held for Mekong-Lancang Special
Fund Project 2021
A ceremony was held on 8 April China and all individuals involved
at Mingala Thiri Hotel in Nay Pyi in the project, the Union Minister
Taw to announce the successful expressed gratitude for their co-
completion of the Special Fund operation and support, which led
Project 2021 for the production to the successful implementation
of cross-border animal infectious of the project.
disease vaccines between the Following this, Mr Zheng
Mekong-Lancang countries. The Zhihong congratulated the team
Livestock Breeding and Veteri- on the project’s successful com-
nary Department implemented pletion.
the project, attended by Union Dr Ye Tun Win, Director-Gen-
Minister U Min Naung of the Min- eral of the Livestock Breeding
istry of Agriculture, Livestock and Veterinary Department, pro-
and Irrigation, Deputy Minister vided insights into the project’s
Dr Aung Gyi, Second Secretary implementation process. The Un-
of the Embassy of the People’s ion minister presented a souvenir
Republic of China to Myanmar to Mr Zheng Zhihong, while the
Mr Zheng Zhihong, along with Director-General presented a
representatives, directors-gen- souvenir to the project leader.
eral, rectors, and project officials. The Ministry of Agricul-
During the ceremony, the The completion event for the Mekong-Lancang Special Fund Project 2021 in progress yesterday in Nay Pyi Taw. ture, Livestock and Irrigation
Union minister highlighted announced the commencement
the achievements of the Me- producing vaccines for infec- the establishment of emergency high-quality vaccine production of the fourth Mekong-Lancang
kong-Lancang Special Fund tious diseases transmissible vaccine storage in Nay Pyi Taw and proper care of medical test special fund project in Novem-
Project 2021 by the Department between animals and humans, head office, laboratory network animals. ber 2021, which was successful-
of Livestock Breeding and Vet- along with capacity building ac- systems, and two medical labo- Acknowledging the contribu- ly completed in March 2024. —
erinary. The project focused on tivities. Additionally, it facilitated ratory animal buildings to ensure tion of the People’s Republic of MNA/TKO

MoHT hosts delegation from Eurasian Counter-argument to

Economic Commission false information
UNION Minister for Hotels and tial signing of a memorandum sharing of travel promotion in-
Tourism Dr Thet Thet Khine of understanding on tourism formation, the development of Misinformation spread by Khit Thit
received a delegation led by Mr cooperation, close collaboration sports and adventure tourism,
Sergey Glazyev, Member of the between the public and private facilitating visits to Myanmar media regarding alleged forced
Board — Minister in Charge
for Integration and Macroe-
sectors of both countries in pro-
moting tourism and implement-
by travellers from commission
member countries, airline flight
conscription in Bago Region
conomics Eurasian Economic ing tourism development initia- operations, payment conveni-
Commission, at the ministry tives, the possibility of signing ence issues, and the develop- THE malicious media
yesterday. memorandums of understand- ment of digital tourism. outlet Khit Thit Media
Both sides engaged in ing on tourism cooperation with Deputy Minister U Phyo has circulated fake
friendly and open discussions other countries within the Eur- Zaw Soe, the permanent sec- news on social media,
regarding tourism cooperation asian Economic Commission, retary, the director-general, and accusing security forc-
between Russia, a member of potential investments from senior officials were also pres- es of forcibly conscript-
the Eurasian Economic Com- these countries in Myanmar’s ent at the meeting. — MNA/ ing civilians in Bago
mission, and Myanmar, poten- hotels and toursim sector, the TRKM Region on 7 April.
According to the
false report, ten pedes-
trians in Minhla Town-
ship, three cowherds,
and two pedestrians in
Okpo Township were
allegedly conscripted.
However, a mem- A screenshot of misinformation by Khit Thit
ber of the security forc- media.
es has refuted these
allegations, stating that they were merely patrolling the region
and did not apprehend anyone.
It is evident that malicious media outlets and individuals are
Union Minister Dr Thet Thet Khine and Minister in Charge for Integration and Macroeconomics pose for disseminating misinformation in an attempt to instil fear among
the documentary group photo in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. the public. — MNA/NT
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MoALI Union Minister meets
EEC Minister in Charge for
Integration & Macroeconomics
UNION Minister for Agriculture, dures for importing fertilizers, fertilizer production and techni-
Livestock and Irrigation U Min Myanmar’s rice, coffee, fruits cal cooperation, conditions that
Naung received the delegation and agricultural produce, aquatic will be shared and exchanged for
headed by Mr Sergey Glazyev, products that the market needs pure potato production technol-
Member of the Board – Minister of the European Asian Economic ogy and collaboration related to
in Charge for Integration and Union (EAEU) member coun- technical with Yezin Agricultural
Macroeconomics, Eurasian Eco- tries, coordination between My- University (YAU). — MNA/TS
nomic Commission (EEC), in anmar and Russia, opportunities
Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. to invest in Myanmar, including
Both sides discussed mat- coffee and oil crops, the export of Union Minister U Min Naung
and EEC Minister in Charge for
ters related to the implemen- coffee, which is a Myanmar GAP
Integration and Macroeconomics
tation of the direct export of product, to (EAEU) countries, Mr Sergey Glazyev exchange gifts at
fertilizers produced in Russia the use of good varieties of oil yesterday’s event.
to Myanmar, Myanmar’s proce- crops and cotton crops, natural

World Health Day ceremony Support provided to IDPs

in Myitkyina, Waingmaw
introduces plan to combat non-
townships
communicable diseases
KACHIN State Chief Minister the blessing of the Reverend and
U Khat Htein Nan provided inspected the shelter for infra-
comfort to internally displaced structure maintenance.
people (IDPs) who have fled Later in the afternoon, the
from conflicts in Myitkyina and chief minister held a meeting
Waingmaw townships. The meet- with the Committee to Reassess
ing took place at the Sutngai Seizures of Farmland and Other
Mountain shelter in Myitkyina Land in Kachin State. During the
yesterday. meeting, he stressed the impor-
He assured the IDPs that tance of adhering to laws, rules,
the state government would and procedures in the evaluation
swiftly provide support for their process.
basic needs. Additionally, the The committee members
chief minister and his team presented a restructuring plan
offered K5 million in cash and for the committee and discussed
K522,500 worth of rice, instant pending cases awaiting deci-
A glimpse of the ceremony to mark the 2024 World Health Day in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. noodles, eggs, and edible oil to sions. The Chief Minister pro-
assist 53 IDPs at the shelter. vided his insights on each case.
Following this, they sought — IRPD (Kachin State)/NT
UNION Minister for Health Dr This year’s WHD theme, health workers.
Thet Khaing Win, along with “My Health, My Right”, em- In the afternoon, an intro-
representatives from relevant phasizes health as a funda- ductory ceremony was held
governmental and non-gov- mental human right. The for the National Strategy for
ernmental organizations, con- Union minister emphasized Preventing and Controlling
vened at the Ministry of Health the ministry’s commitment Non-communicable Diseas-
office yesterday to mark World to expanding access to qual- es (2023-27). After the Union
Health Day (WHD) 2024. ity healthcare in line with the minister’s opening remarks,
The Union minister high- State Administration Council’s Deputy Director-General Dr
lighted that since the founding nine objectives. Kyaw Kan Kaung of the Public
year of the World Health Or- Following this, attend- Health Department present-
ganization in 1950, WHD has ees watched the WHD 2024 ed the strategy’s objectives
been commemorated annually. commemoration video. Sub- and programmes. A brief ex-
Member countries gather to sequently, the Union minis- planation of the strategy by
discuss global health challeng- ter and the Deputy Minister Director Dr Thida Win of the
Kachin State Chief Minister U Khat Htein Nan provides foodstuffs and
es and strategies for collective presented awards to outstand- Non-communicable Diseases
cash assistance to families of IDPs yesterday.
action. ing state and regional public Unit followed this. — MNA/NT
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Intl cruise ship carrying over 1,800 tourists arrives in China’s Tianjin
CRUISE ship Serenade of the development, as well as inbound
Seas docked at Tianjin Inter- and outbound travel. We have full
national Cruise Home Port in confidence in the resilience of the
north China’s port city of Tianjin Chinese economy.”
on Sunday morning, with over Royal Caribbean Interna-
1,800 tourists from 50 countries tional announced its new China
and regions aboard. route deployment plan in March,
The 275-day cruise on the with two cruises deployed in the
ship, which is registered in the ports of Shanghai, Tianjin and
Bahamas and operated by Royal Hong Kong. The plan’s sailing
Caribbean Group, is the longest time frame ranges from February
round-the-world route at present. 2025 to April 2026.
Tianjin is its only stop in Chinese Tianjin International Cruise
mainland, according to the com- Home Port has welcomed 22
pany. cruise ships and seen 68,000 tour-
The ship will dock at Tianjin ist visits so far this year, according
for two days and one night, car- to Dong Zichen, deputy general
rying over 800 crew members manager of Tianjin International
and over 1,800 tourists. Most of Cruise Home Port Co, Ltd.
the tourists will go sightseeing in “We are quite optimistic
An aerial drone photo taken on 7 April 2024 shows cruise ship Serenade of the Seas docking at Tianjin
the cities of Beijing and Tianjin. International Cruise Home Port in north China’s Tianjin Municipality. PHOTO: XINHUA about the recovery of the cruise
“We work with the cruise tourism industry in Tianjin,”
line and the port company to Dong said, adding that the port
streamline passenger clearance tion inspection officer, adding that scenic spots and historic sites is “We always stick to the Chinese is estimated to receive 100 cruise
procedures and let them have with the rapid recovery of China’s growing. market, and we are committed ships and 300,000 inbound and
more time to travel in China,” cruise industry, the demand from Liu Zinan, chairman of Roy- to creating value for Chinese outbound tourist visits this year.
said Bi Linlin, a local immigra- foreign tourists to visit China’s al Caribbean Cruises, Asia said, consumers, social and economic — Xinhua

China-ASEAN economic, Japan launches ride-hailing services

trade links inseparable: in Tokyo, other areas to follow
UOB China executive JAPAN on Monday launched
ride-hailing services in Tokyo,
with other areas across the
THE Chinese economy has chain integration, she said. country to follow suit in a bid to
promising prospects and Chi- China, as the largest trade address a nationwide shortage
na-ASEAN economic and trade partner of ASEAN, can extend of taxi drivers.
links are inseparable, with the and drive the industrial chain The country partially lifted
integration of the bilateral in- development of the whole ASE- a ban on the services earlier
dustrial chains to be deeper, AN through RCEP and other this month, allowing drivers
a senior executive of United economic and trade agree- with a standard licence to of-
Overseas Bank (UOB) China ments, she added. fer taxi services on specified
told Xinhua in a recent inter- The investment volume days and hours using their own
view. between China and ASEAN private vehicle, provided they
China and the Association is increasing with a growing are under the management of
of Southeast Asian Nations proportion of greenfield in- a local tax company.
Transport minister Tetsuo Saito (front L) and digital minister
(ASEAN) share a common vestment, which indicates that The Tokyo Hire-Taxi As- Taro Kono (front R) attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Tokyo
development philosophy and industrial chain integration be- sociation, one of the operators to mark the launch of Japan’s first ride-hailing service on 8 April
industrial chains, said Cynthia tween the two sides will further involved in the project, held a 2024. PHOTO: KYODO
Xin, general manager of Bei- deepen, said Xin. ceremony to commemorate
jing branch, UOB China. “I can tell from work that the launch, demonstrating ride using the service. and the suburban areas of
From her perspective, Chi- Chinese business partners are how drivers use a dedicated About 80 drivers were Musashino and Mitaka from
na has built industrial chains practical and down-to-earth. smartphone app to receive available as of Monday morn- Monday to Friday from 7 am
covering many fields, includ- They consider more about despatch requests and to input ing, with the services used to before 11 am and from 12
ing high-end manufacturing, cost-saving and efficiency. health-related data concerning around 50 times before 9 am, am to before 4 am on Saturday
over the past decades. Notably, Thus, I am confident of Chi- their fitness to drive. according to the association. mornings.
such industrial chains are un- na’s economic performance,” “We will greatly expand Registered vehicles are The services will later be
der steady development, giving she noted. the ride-hailing business and despatched with destinations expanded, with the transport
China an obvious advantage. “Overseas capital and establish it throughout Japan and fares calculated in ad- ministry having also allowed
Cooperation between the companies will maintain their to resolve a shortage of trans- vance. Only cashless payments their introduction in other
two major economies has interest in China as long as the port providers,” transport min- can be accepted in principle. large cities such as Kyoto,
evolved from economic and country keeps opening up,” Xin ister Tetsuo Saito said at the The services are now Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka.
trade exchanges to industrial said. — Xinhua ceremony. He went for a test available in Tokyo’s 23 wards — Kyodo
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Businesses in Viet Japan firms’ plans for CO2 export,

Nam worst affected storage in Southeast Asia on rise
by cyber threats MORE Japanese com- long-term storage.
in Southeast Asia: panies are seeking to
export carbon dioxide
Trading house Mit-
subishi Corp., major oil

report emissions to Southeast

Asian nations and else-
distributor Eneos Corp,
and two other compa-
where for underground nies are studying a pro-
BUSINESSES in Viet Nam year, a drop of 38 per cent storage as a way to tack- ject to liquefy CO2 emit-
were the worst affected compared to the same pe- le climate change, with ted from thermal power
with 17.1 million cyber riod last year. over a dozen projects in plants and oil factories
threat incidents, local The ministry will de- the works, a tally by Kyo- in the Tokyo Bay area
media VnExpress report- velop and issue a guide- do News showed Sunday. and ship it to Malaysia
ed Monday, citing global book on information sys- The move comes as for storage there.
cybersecurity company tem security by levels in the Japanese govern- About three million
Kaspersky. the second quarter. ment promotes carbon tonnes of CO2 is expect-
It was followed by In- According to Kasper- capture and storage, ed to be collected annu-
donesia and Thailand with sky, Southeast Asia saw known as CCS, and sets ally under the project,
14.6 million and 4.7 million nearly 43 million local a goal of putting the which the companies
incidents respectively. threats targeting busi- technology into practi- aim to start by fiscal
According to the Vi- nesses in 2023. Singapore cal use by 2030. Howev- 2030.
etnamese Ministry of In- recorded a 67-per-cent in- er, the technology costs Chubu Electric Pow-
formation and Communi- crease in local incidents, are high, and overseas er Co, based in Nagoya,
cations, as many as 1,812 from 300,000 in 2022 to projects could face local central Japan, has also
cyberattacks were detect- 500,000, the lowest in the opposition. started, along with other
ed in Viet Nam so far this region. — Xinhua CCS technology companies, a feasibility
captures CO2 from in- study on collecting CO2
dustrial plants before it from plants and facto-
can be emitted into the ries at the Port of Na- Photo taken in March 2024 shows a carbon dioxide
Pilot carbon capture atmosphere and injects
it deep underground for
goya area for storage in
Indonesia. — Kyodo
capture and storage demonstration test plant in
Hokkaido’s Tomakomai. PHOTO: KYODO

project stores CO2 in

bricks in E China Germany industrial output rises for second straight month
TO achieve China’s dual ing projects using CCUS GERMAN industrial pro- Output climbed 2.1 financial data firm FactSet statement.
carbon goals of peaking technology to capture and duction rose strongly in per cent month on month, had forecast an increase The output increase
carbon emissions by 2030 utilize CO2 emitted from February for the second federal statistics agency of 0.4 per cent for Febru- was driven by a surge in
and achieving carbon neu- coal-fired power plants. straight month, official Destatis said. It follows ary. the construction sector,
trality by 2060, Chinese The project was built data showed Monday, a revised 1.3 per cent in- “There are increas- Destatis said, while there
energy enterprises use at a power plant in Lanxi offering hope for the be- crease in January, which ing signs that the econo- were also improvements
carbon capture, utiliza- County that was affiliated leaguered manufacturing had been the first increase my is gradually bottoming in chemicals, pharmaceu-
tion, and storage (CCUS) with Zhejiang Provincial sector in Europe’s biggest in nearly a year. out,” the German econ- ticals and auto manufac-
technology to reduce emis- Energy Group Company economy. Analysts surveyed by omy ministry said in a turing. — AFP
sions. (Zhejiang Energy). Its
In east China’s Zhe- technology team consists
jiang Province, a pilot pro- of researchers from the
ject that can store CO2 in
bricks has recently passed
company and institutions
such as Zhejiang Univer-
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the premises of AIPT where it will lie at the consignee’s discharged into the premises of MIP where it will lie at
risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the
conditions of the Port of Yangon. byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon.
Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am
to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now
declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo
from the Vessel. from the Vessel.
No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after
the Claims Day. the Claims Day.
Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301185
Shipping Agency Department Shipping Agency Department
The undated file photo shows the CO2 capture zone of
Myanma Port Authority Myanma Port Authority
a pilot project for CO2 capture and utilization, affiliated
Agent For: Agent For:
with Zhejiang Provincial Energy Group Company
(Zhejiang Energy), in Lanxi County, east China’s Zhejiang
M/S SAMUDERA SHIPPING LINE M/S BLPL SHIPPING LINE
Province. PHOTO: XINHUA
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Malaysian state converts Ramadan S Korea launches 2nd
food waste into fertilizer indigenous spy satellite
Waste and Public Cleansing into orbit – Reports
Management Corporation,
which started the pilot project
last year. SOUTH Korea has successfully The move comes as North Korea
The amount is a tiny frac- launched its second domestical- is allegedly boosting efforts to
tion of the more than 13,000 ly-produced reconnaissance sat- develop space reconnaissance
tonnes of food sent to landfills ellite on board SpaceX’s Falcon capabilities, which could po-
around the Muslim-majority 9 rocket from Kennedy Space tentially enhance its “precision
country every day, even more Centre in the US state of Flori- strike capability” against major
during Ramadan, but Sharudin da, media reported on Monday, targets in South Korea and the
said it was helping to increase citing the South Korean Defence United States, the report added.
awareness about food wastage. Ministry. On 21 November 2023,
“The main objective is to The rocket lifted off at 8:17 Pyongyang successfully car-
ensure that the waste is not am Seoul time (23:17 Sunday ried out the launch of its
sent to landfills,” Sharudin told GMT) and sent the intelligence Malligyong-1 reconnaissance
This picture taken on 3 April 2024 shows a Ramadan bazaar trader
throwing food waste into a composting machine in Kuantan, AFP. satellite into orbit approximate- satellite into orbit aboard the
Malaysia’s Pahang state. PHOTO: MOHD RASFAN / AFP “This has had a significant ly 45 minutes after the launch, Chollima-1 carrier rocket after
impact on us, as people are South Korean news agency re- two failed launch attempts in
AFTER breaking their Ram- away daily. becoming more aware of en- ported. May and August. Following the
adan fast outside a mosque in The mobile machine has vironmental conservation, es- The satellite established launch, South Korea partially
Malaysia, people throw their been deployed at a park in the pecially in terms of food waste contact with an unspecified suspended the 2018 inter-Kore-
leftovers into a machine that heart of state capital Kuantan reduction.” foreign ground station at 10:57 an military agreement aimed at
converts the food scraps into during Ramadan where many Food scraps are thrown am, the report said. reducing tensions on the Korean
organic fertilizer for crops. families gather every evening into the machine where they This is Seoul’s second mili- Peninsula. In response, Pyong-
The modest government to feast on cheap local dishes are slowly mixed with rice tary satellite launch under South yang announced its decision to
initiative in the central state after a day of fasting. husks and sawdust for 48 Korea’s plan to put five recon- restore all military measures
of Pahang aims to reduce It processes 25 kilo- hours. The brownish-colour- naissance satellites into orbit by suspended under the 2018 in-
wastage, especially during the grammes (55 pounds) of scraps ed waste is then packaged and 2025 to monitor North Korea’s ter-Korean military accord. —
Muslim holy month when huge a day, said Sharudin Hamid, given to farmers to use as fer- activities, the report also said. Sputnik
amounts of food are thrown the state director of Solid tilizer on their crops. — AFP

91 killed in Mozambique shipwreck

AT least 91 people died after an adding that five survivors were origin, following a panic caused
overloaded boat capsized near found. by the misinformation about the
the Island of Mozambique in The vessel was a makeshift cholera outbreak.
Mozambique’s northern prov- ferry departing from the district “It is a vessel not prepared
ince of Nampula on Sunday, the of Mossuril and carried a total to transport so many people.
state-run Radio Mozambique of 130 passengers, the secre- It is a fishing vessel, and peo-
(RM) reported. tary of state in Nampula prov- ple had misinformation about
The fatal victims include ince Jaime Neto, was quoted the cholera outbreak, and they A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at
children, and another 34 people as saying. Neto told RM that rushed to the vessel,” Neto said. the Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, Fla, on 13 October
were missing, the report said, passengers left their areas of — Xinhua 2023. PHOTO: SPUTNIK

Boeing plane makes emergency landing after engine cover falls off
A Boeing 737-800 plane made an said the US Federal Aviation at Houston Hobby on another posted a video of debris flying International Airport air traffic
emergency stop on Sunday after Administration (FAA) in a state- aircraft, approximately three off of the plane as it was mov- controller, “We don’t actually see
the crew reported the engine ment. hours behind schedule,” said ing down a runway at Denver it from the cockpit, that’s just
cowling fell off and struck the The plane was headed to the airline, adding that South- International Airport, reported what the crew in back is telling
wing flap during takeoff from William P. Hobby Airport in Hou- west’s maintenance teams are local KUSA television station. us. Our engines seem to be fine,
Denver International Airport in ston, said the FAA, noting that reviewing the aircraft. A picture posted after the but we are structurally dam-
US state of Colorado, authorities the agency will investigate the The plane was delivered in plane’s safe landing shows siz- aged,” according to the report.
said. incident. 2015, and the aircraft manufac- able pieces missing from the Boeing has grappled with
Southwest Airlines Flight Southwest Airlines said in a turer CFM made the engine, plane’s right engine, the report significant quality and safety
3695 returned safely to Denver statement that the flight landed according to FAA records. The added. issues concerning its aircraft for
International Airport around safely after experiencing a me- engine cowling is a removable From air traffic control re- years, leading to the prolonged
8:15 am local time (1515 GMT) chanical issue. metal covering on the engine. cordings from LiveATC.net, a grounding of specific models
on Sunday after the incident, “Our customers arrived A passenger on the flight Southwest pilot told a Denver and halted deliveries. — Xinhua
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Myanmar Traditional Boxing (Lethwei) Federation
provides cash for former boxing players, judges, trainers
THE Patron of Myanmar Tra- million and presented it to each
ditional Boxing (Lethwei) Fed- of the former boxers, coach-
eration under the Ministry of es, and trainers. U Daung Ni,
Sports and Youth Affairs or- chief judge of the federation,
ganized a ceremony to provide expressed gratitude and had a
cash assistance to the former documentary group photo tak-
boxers, jndges and trainers at en with the attendees.
Theinbyu gymnasium in Min- A total of K13 million was
gala Taungnyunt Township in provided to 10 old boxing play-
Yangon yesterday. ers, one judge, one chief judge
Dr Tin Aung Lwin, pres- and one trainer at the event.
ident of the federation, first — Bala Soe/KTZH
made an opening speech, and
Managing Director U Myo Min
of Popular Group explained the A group photo depicts veteran
purpose of the donation. traditional boxers, judges and
U Kyin Oo, the federation trainers with cash assistance.
patron, then handed over K1

14 football clubs to take part in US weightlifter Reeves sweeps

ASEAN Club Championship three golds at IWF World Cup
OLIVIA Reeves of the Unit- in her third attempt of 154kg
ed States swept three gold in the clean and jerk in a final
medals in the women's 71 bid to win the competition. The
kilogrammes category at the Chinese weightlifter won the
International Weightlifting bronze in the snatch, and sil-
Federation (IWF) World Cup vers in the clean and jerk and
here on Sunday. total. The IWF World Cup in
Stealing the limelight Phuket runs until 11 April and
from China's Liao Guifang serves as a qualifying event
and Song Kuk Hyang of the for Paris 2024. —
Democratic People's Republic Xinhua
of Korea (DPRK), Reeves
succeeded in all of
her six attempts,
The screenshot on 8 April 2024 that AFF announces e-commerce giant Shopee as the title partner of the lifting 118kg in the
first-ever official ASEAN Club Championship named the Shopee Cup™. snatch and 150kg
in the clean and
THE ASEAN Football Feder- the play-off, and two of the four postponed its arrangements jerk for a total of
ation will resume the ASEAN will be allowed to take part due to the outbreak of the 268kg. Liao and
Club Championship this year, in the final stage. In the final COVID-19 pandemic. Accord- Song, respective world
with the participation of 14 stage, two groups of six clubs ing to the new plan, the federa- record holders in total and the
football clubs from member each will play home and away tion will host the ASEAN Club clean and jerk, tried to outcom-
countries, including Myanmar, matches. Championship for the 2024-25 pete each other in the snatch
despite the fact that it missed As only one Myanmar season from 17 July 2024 to 21 by attempting 120kg following
hosting the tournament for football club has a chance to May 2025. their initial success on 115kg,
many years. compete in the tourney, it is ex- Finance/Customs Foot- but neither succeeded.
Two football clubs, each pected that the league champi- ball Club could grasp a great Liao lifted 149kg but failed
from Indonesia, Malaysia, on club or the first-runner-up chance to represent Myanmar
Thailand, and Viet Nam, and club will be allowed to join the by taking part in two previous Olivia Lynn Reeves of the
one club each from Singapore competition. championships. It drew out United States competes during
and the Philippines, will have The ASEAN Football Fed- from the competition in 2003 the women's 71kg competition
the chance to take part in the eration organized the tourney but participated in the tourney at the International
final stage of the tourney. in 2003 and 2005 but did not Weightlifting Federation (IWF)
in 2005. Unfortunately, the My-
World Cup in Phuket, Thailand,
Meanwhile, one club each continue it for many years. Al- anmar club dropped out of the 7 April 2024. PHOTO:
from Myanmar, Brunei, Cam- beit trying to resume the tour- group matches in 2005. — Ko XINHUA
bodia and Laos have to join nament in 2020, the federation Nyi Lay/TTA
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Gaza needs truce rather than arms IAEA chief calls

attack on Zaporozhye
For American politicians, the polit-
nuclear plant violation
ical obligation to shield its ally from ac- of security principles
countability outweighs the urgent need
to end the mounting humanitarian crisis
in Gaza. The Gaza conflict has already INTERNATIONAL Atomic Energy Agen-
cost the lives of more than 33,000 Pales- cy (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Grossi
tinians, mostly women and children. And characterized the recent drone attack
the United Nations warned in March that on the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant
1.1 million people in Gaza, or half of the (ZNPP) as a violation of nuclear security
population, are struggling with hunger principles and called for an end to such
due to the suffocating blockade imposed "reckless attacks" Sunday.
by Israel. The IAEA confirmed minor damage
On 5 April, the UN Human Rights to the sixth power unit of the plant as a
Council adopted a resolution urging result of the drone attacks. Earlier in
countries to cease arms supplies to Isra- the day, Ukrainian kamikaze drones at-
el. Yet the United States opposed it, sim- tacked the territory of the power station
ply because it is the key arms supplier for immediately after an inspection carried
Israel. According to former and sitting out by IAEA experts, the plant's press
People are seen on a street with damaged buildings near the Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, US officials, since the outbreak of the service said. The attack left three of the
on 1 April 2024. PHOTO: XINHUA Gaza conflict, the US has organized more facility's workers injured, with one of them
than 100 individual transfers of arms to sustaining serious injuries, Russian state
THE Israel-Hamas conflict, which has from the international food charity World Israel, with only two made public. nuclear corporation Rosatom said.
created an unprecedented humanitarian Central Kitchen in Gaza on 1 April, it On 25 March, the UN Security The IAEA had previously confirmed
crisis in the Gaza Strip, has lasted for half approved the transfer of more than 1,000 Council finally adopted a resolution damage to the plant in a separate state-
a year. Amidst this tragedy, the actions of MK-82 500-pound bombs and more than demanding an immediate ceasefire in ment. "IAEA experts confirmed physical
the United States, Israel's key ally, have 1,000 small-diameter bombs to Israel on Gaza during the Muslim holy month impact of drone attacks at ZNPP today,
sparked serious concerns and criticism the same day. of Ramadan after the US repeatedly including at one of its six reactors," the
among the international community. It has been apparent that Washing- blocked previous UN resolutions aimed agency said. "One casualty reported.
While Washington claims to advo- ton's criticism of Israel serves merely as at achieving a truce. To everyone's sur- Damage at unit six has not compromised
cate for a ceasefire in the war-devastat- a smokescreen to divert global public prise, the US, which abstained from nuclear safety, but this is a serious inci-
ed Palestinian enclave, its actions have opinion pressure, as its real stance has the vote, declared the resolution as dent with potential to undermine integrity
repeatedly contradicted its words. In the been let bare by its continued delivery "non-binding," despite the fact that the of the reactor's containment system".
latest case, when the US verbally criti- of weapons to Israel during the Gaza UN Security Council resolutions are Russian Foreign Ministry spokes-
cized Israel for killing seven aid workers conflict. legally binding. — Xinhua woman Maria Zakharova said the in-
ternational community must respond
to Ukraine's attack, calling it "an act of
nuclear terrorism".
Xi meets National The Zaporozhye nuclear plant, con-
structed in the 1980s by the Soviet Union,
Assembly of Viet is Europe's largest and one of the world's
largest. The massive power station is
Nam chairman, reportedly now completely reliant on a
single 750-kilowatt line for external power
urges strong sense after previous attacks. A connection to
outside electricity is necessary to ensure
of community the plant is able to cool its reactors — an
interruption in the delivery of power could
with shared future precipitate a catastrophic meltdown.
Russia took control of the sensitive
asset in March 2022 and it has endured
CHINESE President Xi Jinping on Ukrainian fire ever since. Ukrainian
Monday met with Chairman of the drones, missiles, and artillery have all
National Assembly of Viet Nam Vuong been used against the plant by Kyiv, which
Dinh Hue in Beijing. has repeatedly attempted to reassert
While asking Vuong Dinh Hue to control. Kyiv claims Russia is storing
convey cordial greetings to Nguyen Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Chairman of the National Assembly of Viet weapons at the power station and using
Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Nam Vuong Dinh Hue at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, 8 April it as cover to attack Ukrainian troops.
Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) 2024. PHOTO: XINHUA Observers worry Ukraine may create a
Central Committee, Xi also said that disaster at the plant, blaming Russia and
during his visit to Viet Nam at the end in bilateral ties. relations is that the two sides are a spoiling newly-Russian territory. Kyiv has
of last year, he and Nguyen Phu Trong Under the joint efforts by the two like-minded pair bound by a common repeatedly employed US-provided cluster
had jointly announced the building of sides, the consensus reached by him destiny, and "comrades-plus-brothers" munitions during fighting in the Don-
a China-Viet Nam community with a and Nguyen Phu Trong is being im- is the most vivid portrayal of the tra- bass, raising the prospect of unexploded
shared future that carries strategic plemented, Xi added. Xi said the most ditional friendship between the two bomblets creating a hazard for decades
significance — opening a new chapter distinctive feature of China-Viet Nam parties and two countries. — Xinhua to come. — Sputnik