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Russian President Mr Vladimir Putin and SAC Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing exchange handshakes following a state dinner at Moscow’s Kremlin Palace.

C SAC Chairman PM Senior General

hairman of the State
Administration Coun-
cil Prime Minister

Min Aung Hlaing joins world leaders

Senior General Min
Aung Hlaing, who is currently
in Moscow to attend the military
parade to mark the 80th Anniver-

at Russian President’s state dinner

sary of the Victory in the Great
Patriotic War 1941-1945 to be
held in the Russian Federation,
attended the dinner hosted by
President of the Russian Fed-
eration Mr Vladimir Putin at welcomed the Senior Gener- other countries, together with 1945 at the Andereevsky Hall. After the dinner, President
the Kremlin Palace, along with al together with the Heads of the President of the Russian The Senior General and the of the Russian Federation Mr
Heads of State of other coun- State of other countries who will Federation, enjoyed the dance Heads of State of other coun- Vladimir Putin cordially greeted
tries, yesterday evening. attend the military parade, at performances in honour of the tries together with President the Senior General and Heads
President of the Russian the Kremlin Palace. The Senior 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Russian Federation Mr of State of other countries. —
Federation Mr Vladimir Putin General and Heads of State of in the Great Patriotic War 1941- Vladimir Putin had the dinner. MNA/TTA

Article NATIONAL PAGE 11 BUSINESS PAGE 12

Advanced Learners’ Yangon

Region grants
Myanmar
ships over
Independent Study registration 140,000
to 481 private tonnes of rice
By Hu Wo (Cuckoo’s Song) schools for to external
2024–25 markets in Apr
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Youth Success: Discipline and Lawfulness as Foundations for Nation-Building
• Youths must adhere to discipline and laws to achieve success in their lives.
• By following the laws and regulations set by the government, they can become valuable, law-abiding citizens dedicated to serving the nation.
(Excerpt from the speech given by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing at the ceremony of
presenting awards to outstanding students who passed the matriculation examination 2024 with distinctions in all subjects on 22 July 2024)

Bagan, Inwa-era murals at Apeyadana,

Culamani unharmed by quake
THE earthquake hit Bagan, and the situation per the directives Gadawpalin, Hngetpyittaung, Bu,
the mural paintings of the Bagan of the departmental heads. The Maha Bodhi, Culamani, Dhamma-
and Inwa eras of Apeyadana and maintenance group also inspected yangyi, Shwesandaw, Mya Zedi,
Culamani pagodas were not seri- the groups, and the mural painting Lawka Nanda, Dhamma Razaka,
ously affected, according to the Ar- groups also examined whether the Tooth Relic and Pyathetgyi, which
chaeology Branch of the National paintings were destroyed or not. were not hit by the earthquake.
Museum Department. Among them, the historic Thanaka Although the Bagan region
“There is no heavy damage at wearing paintings at Apeyadana encountered damage due to earth-
the Bagan pagodas after the earth- and Culamani pagodas were not quakes and continuous rainfalls
quake, but there are only minor affected. We are so glad as they in the past, quick repair works
impacts. After the earthquake, the are not affected as they are not were conducted. Therefore, the
relevant organizations managed replaceable and are precious My- local and foreign travellers can
anmar cultural heritages,” said U study the cultural heritage of the
Min Zaw Htwe, assistant director Bagan era. After the earthquake
of the department. on 28 March, the historic Thanaka
There are 3,822 UNESCO-rec- wearing paintings of 11th Century
ognized pagodas and temples in AD at Apeyadana and Culamani
These photos showcase the resilient beauty of the Bagan, and most of the pilgrims pagodas were not affected, and are
Culamani and Apeyadana murals, undamaged by the recent visit Shwezigon, Arnanda, Alotawp- now preserved carefully. — Nyein
Mandalay earthquake. PHOTO: ANM (BAGAN BRAND) yae, Thatbyinnyu, Htilominlo, Thu (MNA)/KTZH

3-day variety show geared up to support Mandalay quake victims

THE fundraising variety show Hla Par Say” opera with Nay Toe,
for the victims of the Manda- Kyaw Kyaw Bo, Tun Tun, Ye Lay
lay earthquake will be held at and other artistes.
the National Theatre in Yangon On 11 May, Myanmar Music
starting from 6 pm on 10-12 May. Association (Central) will organ-
On 10 May, the event will be ize a music concert that includes
organized by Myanmar Motion famous vocalists Nwe Yin Win,
Pictures Organization, while by Bo Bo Han, Khin Maung Htoo,
Myanmar Music Association Kai Zar, Si Thu Lwin, Zaw Paing,
(Central) on 11 May and My- Wai La, Pu Su, Sai Sai Kham
anmar Theatrical Organization Leng, He Lay, Hlawn Paing, May
(Central) on 12 May. Kha Lar, L Seng Xi, Ni Ni Khin
On 10 May, the Myanmar Zaw, Wyne Su Khine Thein, Mee
Motion Pictures Organiza- No, Seng San, Chan Myae Maung
tion will present the original Cho and Irene Zin Mar Myint
soundtracks of famous artistes, with the Okkar Oo Thar and Im-
and the event will include “Achit This image shows an invite to the Film, Theatrical, and Music Fundraising Variety Show at Yangon’s iconic mortal Band.
National Theatre.
Sone Apaung Saing” play of di- On 12 May, Myanmar The-
rector Than Htike (Shwe Yeik) dramatic play will be presented Bo Bo Film Production and Sitt Han and other artistes. atrical Organization (Central)
from Aung Khit Min Film Pro- by HEY Play Application, and it Triple Six Film Production will Director Nyo Min Lwin will will present opera, play and duo
duction with the cast members: will be directed by director Tin jointly present the “Ngar Doh Ar- present “Phoke Thwin Yahtar” dance.
Kyaw Htet Aung, Kyaw Htet Maung San Min Win, and the lone Lu… Atu Tu” play, which will with Yan Aung, Thar Nyi, Marn Those who want to support
Zaw, Min Taw Win, Khin Zarchi cast will be Sai Si Twan Kham, be directed by directors Soe Moe Hein, Si Thu Maung, Mya Yar the show can buy tickets by di-
Kyaw, Aye Wutt Yi Thaung, Ma Nay Htut, Naw Phaw El Htar, Min and Thet Oo Maung, and the and other artistes while Director alling the hotline numbers at 09
Ma Hsaung and other artistes. May Pachi, May La Than Zin cast includes Kaung Myat San, Maung Myo Min (Yindwinphyit) 880942792 and 09 880942793. —
moreover, “Pyi Thu Achaw Taw” and other artistes. Shin Mway La, Chuu Lay, Chue will present “Manat Phyan Myar FDC/KTZH
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Residents Urged to Prioritize Public Safety Amid Armed Terrorist Threats
ARMED terrorists have been launching attacks by using residential homes and administrative buildings in towns and villages as cover, where they have forcibly
settled. They aim to shield themselves from Tatmadaw counterattacks while also persuading temporarily displaced persons to return to their native areas and
recruiting new members. That enables terrorists to use civilians as human shields. Tatmadaw is committed to safeguarding the sovereignty of the State and
will respond to these threats based on intelligence and prevailing conditions. Therefore, residents in areas where terrorists have taken control must prioritize
their safety and protect themselves from being exploited by these groups.

(Excerpt from guidance given by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing
to Shan State cabinet members and state-level departmental officials on 3 September 2024)

State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing holds talks with Kazakhstani President Mr Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, yesterday.

C SAC Chairman Prime Minister

hairman of the State
Administration
Council Prime Min-

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing

ister Senior General
Min Aung Hlaing, who is cur-
rently in Moscow to attend the
military parade to mark the
80th Anniversary of the Victory
in the Great Patriotic War 1941-
1945 to be held in the Russian
meets Kazakhstani President
Federation, held a meeting
with Mr Kassym-Jomart To- Myanmar. He said he also be- between Myanmar and Ka- lency of Kazakhstan express- Also, present at the meet-
kayev, President of the Repub- lieves that, through joint ef- zakhstan. The Ambassador of ing his sympathy for the loss of ing were Council Joint Secre-
lic of Kazakhstan, at Ritz Carl- forts between the government Myanmar to Kazakhstan has lives and property, and offering tary General Ye Win Oo, Dep-
ton Hotel yesterday evening. and the people, recovery and presented the letter of Cre- support for Myanmar. Myan- uty Prime Minister and Union
At the meeting, the Pres- reconstruction efforts will be dentials to His Excellency of mar, for its part, will continue Minister for Foreign Affairs U
ident of the Republic of Ka- carried out effectively and that Kazakhstan in April 2025. to enhance cooperation with Than Swe and Myanmar Am-
zakhstan expressed his deep the country will be able to over- In response to the major Kazakhstan. bassador to the Republic of
sorrow to the government and come this difficult time. Mandalay earthquake that oc- The Senior General and Kazakhstan U Thit Linn Ohn.
people of Myanmar for the In his response, the Senior curred in Myanmar, the Senior the Kazakhstani President The President of the Republic
losses and damage sustained General said that it has now General highlighted that he exchanged views on the pro- of Kazakhstan was accompa-
due to the major earthquake been 25 years since diplomat- deeply appreciated a letter of motion of bilateral cooperation nied by officials. — MNA/TTA
that occurred in Mandalay, ic relations were established condolence sent by His Excel- measures.
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SAC Chairman PM Senior General Min Aung Hlaing
replies to queries raised by RT TV Channel and
Krasnaya Zvezda of Russian Federation

S
tate Administration Council Chair-
man, Prime Minister Senior Gen-
eral Min Aung Hlaing, currently in
the Russian Federation, received
RT TV Channel and Krasnaya Zvezda Dai-
ly newspaper of the Russian Federation at
Ararat Park Hotel in Moscow separately
yesterday morning and replied to their
questions.
In the interview, the Chief Editor of
RT TV Channel and the special reporter of
Krasnaya Zvezda Daily newspaper asked
about shakes of the Mandalay earthquake
in Myanmar, rescue and aid from interna-
tional community, cooperation between
the Russian Federation and Myanmar
in all sectors in addition to humanitarian
relations, perceptions over the history
of the military parade to mark the 80th
Anniversary of the Victory in the Great
Patriotic War 1941-1945, the perspective
for the first participation of a parade unit
representing Myanmar Tatmadaw in the
parade, the role of Myanmar in ASEAN
region and other measures. The Senior State Administration Council Chairman Premier Senior General Min Aung Hlaing grants exclusive interview to Russia’s RT TV in Moscow.
General thoroughly replied to their que-
ries. The full text of questions and answers After the interviews, news agencies to mark the centenary of Krasnaya Zvezda who returned commemorative gifts. —
will be provided. presented gifts and an emblem and a book Daily newspaper to the Senior General, MNA/TTA

Daw Kyu Kyu Hla cordially holds meeting with Russian

Federation Council Speaker
DAW KYU KYU HLA, wife of State Ad- years. This forum actively addresses the
ministration Council Chairman Prime challenges faced by women and children.
Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, She expressed her hope that Myanmar
currently in the Russian Federation, held will also be able to participate in such
a meeting with Speaker of the Federation initiatives related to women.
Council of the Russian Federation Mrs The wife of the Senior General said
Valentina Matvienko at the Office of the that after experiencing the earthquake
Federal Council of the Russian Federation disaster in Myanmar, the country received
yesterday morning. assistance and support from the interna-
The Speaker of the Federal Council of tional community, including the Russian
the Russian Federation warmly welcomed Federation. So, Myanmar expresses its
the wife of the Senior General and her deep gratitude for this kind of support.
entourage. The wife of the Senior General The multifaceted assistance provided by
signed the guest book. The Speaker of the Russian Federation has been of great
the Federal Council and the wife of the benefit to Myanmar, and Myanmar will
Senior General reciprocally introduced further beef up cooperation.
their entourages. They also cordially discussed the po-
At the talks, the Speaker of the Fed- tential for cooperation in the education
eration Council of the Russian Federation and economic sectors between the two
expressed her deep condolences for the Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, spouse of SAC Chairman and Prime Minister, meets Russian Federation countries.
losses and damage caused by the recent Council Speaker Mrs Valentina Matvienko in Moscow. After the meeting, they exchanged
major earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar. commemorative gifts and posed for docu-
The Russian Federation will provide nec- efforts. In Russia, there are initiatives ment of women, including the Eurasian mentary photos together with attendees.
essary assistance in the reconstruction focused on the protection and empower- Women’s Forum, which is held every three — MNA/TTA
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SAC Chairman PM Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, his
wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla enjoy ballet performances to mark
80th Anniversary of Victory in Great Patriotic War 1941-1945

State Administration Council Chairman Premier Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and his spouse Daw Kyu Kyu Hla attend the 80th Anniversary ballet gala in Moscow.

C
hairman of the State Adminis- Bolshoi Theatre at night on 7 May to enjoy from the Russian Federation and audi- formances presented by Tchaikovsky,
tration Council Prime Minis- The Young Lady and The Hooligan ballet ences, enjoyed the ballet performances. Glinka and Mussorgsky in the 19th and
ter Senior General Min Aung performances to mark the 80th Anniver- After the performances, the Senior the 20th centuries. The major renovation
Hlaing and his wife Daw Kyu sary Celebration. General and his wife presented a flow- was carried out at the theatre from 2005
Kyu Hla together with delegation mem- At the State Academic Bolshoi Thea- er basket to the entertainment troupe to 2011. It was facilitated with modern
bers who are in Moscow to attend the tre, the Senior General, his wife and party through an official. machines to maintain the beauty of a
military parade to mark the 80th Anniver- were welcomed by Speaker of the Federa- The State Academic Bolshoi Thea- historic building. At present, the Bolshoi
sary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic tion Council Mrs Valentina Matvienko and tre is one of the most famous theatres Theatre has become a cultural symbol of
War 1941-1945 to be held in the Russian officials. The Senior General, his wife and across the world, and it became a focal Russia and presents world-class artistic
Federation arrived at the State Academic delegation members, along with officials point for Russian Operas and Ballet Per- performances. — MNA/TTA

Daw Kyu Kyu Hla holds talks with Chairperson of Russian Chapter of
BRICS Women’s Business Alliance
DAW KYU KYU HLA, the wife of and women’s affairs between Gallery in Moscow. Curators con-
Chairman of the State Adminis- Myanmar and Russia. ducted them round the gallery
tration Council Prime Minister After the meeting, the wife of and replied to questions raised
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the Senior General and the Rus- by the wife of the Senior General.
currently in the Russian Feder- sian Chairwoman exchanged The State Tretyakov Gallery
ation, held a meeting with Ms gifts and posed for documentary is one of the most prominent
Anna Nesterova, Chairperson photos together with attendees. and world-renowned exhibition
of the Russian Chapter of the Also present at the meeting halls showcasing Russia’s most
BRICS Women’s Business Alli- were Daw Nilar, wife of the SAC important cultural and artistic
ance, at the Office of the Federal Joint Secretary, the wife of the treasures. It provides an op-
Council of the Russian Federa- Chief of the General Staff (Army, portunity to explore the artistic
tion yesterday morning. Navy and Air), Vice-President of and cultural development of the
The Chairwoman of the Rus- Myanmar Women’s Affairs Fed- Russian people, allowing visi-
sian Chapter of the BRICS Wom- eration Daw Khin May Soe, the tors to witness the uniqueness
en’s Business Alliance warmly Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, spouse of SAC Chairman and Prime Minister, meets wife of the Myanmar Ambassa- of Russian traditions, customs,
welcomed the wife of the Senior BRICS Women’s Business Alliance Russia Chairperson Ms Anna dor to the Russian Federation attitudes, historical heritage,
Nesterova in Moscow.
General and the party. and officials. The Chairperson and the excellence of fine arts
At the meeting, they cor- Alliance in global countries and out their daily social measures of the Russian Chapter of the through the artworks on display.
dially exchanged views on par- potential for opening its branch in addition to global issues with BRICS Women’s Business Al- The gallery plays a significant
ticipation of women from gov- depending on Myanmar’s in- courage, confidence, diligence, liance was accompanied by of- role in helping adults, young peo-
ernment and business realms terest, current time to recog- leadership, creation and power, ficials. ple, and children understand and
in the BRICS Forum to be held nize the role of women in the enhancement of women’s entre- In the afternoon, the wife appreciate Russian art’s value
soon, running of the branches global issues, requirements to preneurship in Myanmar, and of the Senior General and the and high standards. — MNA/
of BRICS Women’s Business encourage women for carrying further cooperation in education party visited the State Tretyakov TTA
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SAC member DPM Union Defence Minister lays wreath

at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, meets Russian
Deputy Defence Minister
STATE Administration Council Deputy Minister for Defence at
Member, Deputy Prime Minister the meeting hall of the hotel.
and Union Minister for Defence The Union Minister said
General Maung Maung Aye, who that he was grateful for the
accompanies SAC Chairman substantial assistance received
Prime Minister Senior General from Russia in response to the
Min Aung Hlaing, who is cur- severe Mandalay earthquake
rently in the Russian Federation, in Myanmar, including the de-
laid a wreath at the Tomb of the ployment of emergency rescue
Unknown Soldier in Moscow yes- teams, medical teams, and the
terday morning. provision of humanitarian aid
As Deputy Prime Minister such as medicines.
and Union Minister for Defence They also exchanged views
General Maung Maung Aye, to- on ongoing cooperation between
gether with Deputy Minister for Ministries of Defence of both
Defence of the Russian Federa- countries, two armed forces
tion Colonel General Alexander between the two countries, and
Fomin, arrived at the Tomb of defence sector, further promo-
the Unknown Soldier, Minister tion of cooperation in military
for Defence Mr Andrey Belousov technologies between the two
and officials of the Russian Fed- Deputy Prime Minister and Union Defence Minister General Maung Maung Aye lays wreath at the Tomb of the countries, measures of military
Unknown Soldier in Moscow yesterday.
eration welcomed them. scholarship students, and a plan
The Union Minister, along- wreath at the Tomb. the Russian Federation Colonel by the delegation members of to widen the scope of cooperation
side the Russian Minister for In the afternoon, the Union General Alexander Fomin at the the Union Minister. in defence and security meas-
Defence and Defence Ministers Minister held a meeting with Plaza Garden Hotel in Moscow. The Union Minister and par- ures between the two countries.
from foreign countries, laid a Deputy Minister for Defence of The meeting was also attended ty were welcomed by the Russian — MNA/TTA

SAC members visit Myanmar Theravada New political party applies for
Buddhist Vihara Centre, Etnomir registration under election law
Cultural and Educational Centre THE People Power for Democra-
cy Party (PPD) has submitted its
litical groups have applied: 26
parties seeking to register under
application to establish a political Section 3 for new establishment,
party under Section 3 of the Po- and 50 parties applying under
litical Parties Registration Law, Section 25 to maintain their ex-
which allows for participation in isting registration. The Union
the upcoming multiparty demo- Election Commission is currently
cratic general elections. The ap- reviewing the latest application
plication was filed with the Union submitted by the People Power
Election Commission yesterday. for Democracy Party for approv-
As of today, a total of 76 po- al. — MNA/KZL

MERCY Malaysia provides free

medical treatment to earthquake
victims in Kyaukse
IN Kyaukse Township, Kyauk- sia, the team of mental health
se District, Mandalay Region, and physical rehabilitation spe-
The Myanmar delegates are pictured during their visit to the Myanmar Theravada Buddhist Vihara Centre
a medical team from MERCY cialists treated patients suffer-
and the Etnomir Cultural and Educational Centre.
Malaysia, comprising mental ing from skin diseases, injuries,
STATE Administration Coun- members left for the Myan- also offered day meals to mem- health specialists and physical urinary tract infections, hyper-
cil Members currently in the mar Theravada Buddhist Vi- bers of the Sangha. rehabilitation experts, provid- tension, diabetes, and other ail-
Russian Federation visited the hara Centre in Moscow. At the They also visited the Et- ed medical treatment to earth- ments. The free medical servic-
Myanmar Theravada Buddhist centre, they donated alms to nomir Cultural and Educational quake-affected people at Kyauk- es will continue for 10 days, from
Vihara Centre and the Etnomir members of the Sangha. They Centre of Kaluga Region. They se General Hospital yesterday 30 April to 9 May, with around
Cultural and Educational Cen- listened to the sermon deliv- paid homage to the Shwezigon morning. 120 earthquake-affected people
tre of Kaluga Region yesterday. ered by members of the Sangha Replica Pagoda and viewed Led by Ms Masniza Binti receiving treatment daily. —
In the morning, the SAC and shared merits gained. They around the centre. — MNA/TTA Mustaffa from MERCY Malay- Aung Paing Paing Kyaw/MKKS
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DPM Union Minister
inspects matric exam
training camps in
Sagaing
MEMBER of the State Admin- for faculty members and deputy
istration Council, Deputy Prime education minister gave note-
Minister and Union Minister at books for the students.
the Prime Minister’s Office Ad- He then heard the reports
miral Tin Aung San inspected made by the officials regarding
the training camps for matric- the teaching processes, admin-
ulation exam students and re- istration and assistance.
pair works after the quake in The Admiral also inspected
Sagaing Region yesterday. the kitchen and instructed the
Deputy Prime Minister Union Minister Admiral Tin Aung San is pictured during his inspection tours in Sagaing.
The Deputy Prime Minister officials to ensure healthy food
first went to Sagaing University for the students. sara and donated cash. San inspected the purified drink- Bridge, he observed the clearing
of Education and met with the He proceeded to SunU Pon- He also met temporarily ing water distribution through of debris by Myanmar Econom-
professors, faculty members nyashin Pagoda and inspected displaced people in Sagaing Re- the river water pumping project ic Corporation and Tatmadaw
and students. the clearing of debris and pre- gion due to terrorist attacks, and of the Ministry of Cooperatives (Navy), and instructed officials
During the meeting, he pre- sented cash to Tatmadaw mem- presented K3,847 million of the and Rural Development and the concerned to allow the water-
sented K100 million provided bers, members of the Myanmar National Disaster Management Myanmar Red Cross Society way before monsoon, ensure
by the government for the stu- Police Force and Fire Brigade. Fund for the displaced people to on the strand road of the Ay- occupational safety and check
dents, while the regional chief He paid homage to Sitagu the regional chief minister. eyawady River. the strength of mid-water piles.
minister presented K4.7 million Sayadaw Bhaddanta Nyanis- At noon, Admiral Tin Aung On arrival at Sagaing — MNA/KTZH

Chinese ship delivers 17,000 tonnes of Octane to aid quake

recovery in Myanmar
THE Chinese ship MT Yu Dong
carrying 17,000 tonnes of Octane
92 arrived at the Max Energy
Terminal in Kyauktan Town-
ship, Thanlyin District, at 2:45
am on 7 May. This marks the
12th donation from the People’s
Republic of China to support re-
habilitation efforts following the
major earthquake that struck
Mandalay.
The handover ceremony for
the 17,000 tonnes of Octane 92
took place yesterday morning.
Attendees included Yangon Re-
gion Chief Minister U Soe Thein,
regional ministers, officials from
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’
Strategic Studies and Training
Department, officials from the
Ministry of Energy, represent-
atives from the Myanma Port
Authority, and officials from the
Ministry of Social Welfare, Re-
lief and Resettlement’s Disas-
ter Management Department. The handover of 17,000-tonne Octane donated by China in progress on 7 May.
Additionally, officials from the
Thanlyin District Administra- other relevant personnel were Port by Mr Ouyang Daobing, The Ministry of Energy will fected areas for use in rehabil-
tion Body, the Kyauktan Town- present. The donation was offi- Economic Counsellor from the continue to transport the re- itation efforts. — Zwe Htet Ko
ship Administration Body, and cially handed over at Thilawa Chinese Embassy. ceived Octane to earthquake-af- (IPRD)/MKKS
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Improve the
T Keep them out
HE great minds at the the world. The bigger ones will! remind people that those SAPs long conflicts, not to solve.

socioeconomic life
EU announced the ex- There are all kinds of talks have been in Kashmir since Solving conflicts translates to
tension of the sanctions about foreign interference! All’s 1948. Their longest presence the end of payroll. Even after
for another year. Wonderful!!! well with foreign interference anywhere. What did they ever their term, they can’t fade away.

of farmers
Let’s hope that in the future, as long as all of their objectives do except change one envoy They have to keep their names
they don’t do the annual review are in the picture. As long as after another? Now, Kashmir on the radar for future appoint-
anymore. Why bother? Let them sovereign states get on their By Kyaw Myint Tun is on the brink of a full-blown ments. These egomaniacs are
keep the sanctions. That way, knees to the demands of these conflict. No wonder their big so blinded, they didn’t realise

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S the global population continues to grow, experts estimate they stay away! They shout from globalists. Kudos to courageous feat of the Nazis? Wow!!! Keep talked about aloud. Let’s not be people from a small country in 100 years! Great photo ops and Uncle is considering with- they borrowed SAC (yes, SAC!)
that the current population of over eight billion will reach afar! Keep them like that as long leaders from Hungary, Serbia, these hypocrites out of Myan- fooled! Federalism is a cover Asia. It’s their unfinished busi- video clip with the ruins in the drawing from funding. What in their acronym. Some put on
nine billion by 2050. Consequently, the role of farmers will as possible! Shouting from afar, Slovakia, and Romania. In the mar! Keep them out! for the eventual disintegration ness from 80 years ago that they background. Wonderful addition did they do all those decades military fatigues to visit refu-
be crucial in cultivating crops and producing sufficient agricultural Myanmar is very familiar of the country. A leader of that continue to tirelessly pursue. In for future employment. Great
they can’t interfere much. In case of the leader in Slovakia, in Sudan? South Sudan? Congo? gee camps and armed ethnic
output to meet the needs of the increasing population.
this changed global landscape, he even got shot, but God was with foreign interference. A particular country even recited their mind, the sun hasn’t set LinkedIn moment! Nothing Recent headlines on Haiti said, groups. Who’s that tough guy?
Disasters related to climatic conditions are occurring with
economically, geopolitically or on his side! Serbia, a sovereign particular foreign country has Kipling while visiting the most on the empire! Keep them out! more! It was not about com- “Gang-ravaged Haiti nearing Keep these SAPs out!
increasing frequency around the world. Among the affected sectors,
otherwise, they are no longer country, has been threatened been interfering in Myanmar’s venerable Shwedagon Pagoda! S e l f- a b s o r b e d p e o p l e passion! Let’s not forget, truly point of no return”. One million Last but no less important,
agriculture is the most vulnerable to the adverse impacts of natural
the power they used to be. recently for the decision to at- affairs since its independence. Imagine a leader of a country (SAPs) in the Ivory Towers in out of compassion (oh so truly Haitian children face a critical shout out to the world-class sex
disasters. According to records, over 11,000 extreme climate events
Myanmar has many options tend the Victory Day Parade in Wait, that’s not factually accu- says something so offensive on Geneva and New York don’t out of great compassion!), the food shortage. In Sudan, “more harasser at the Court! Como
and flash floods occurred globally between 1970 and 2019, resulting
in losses and damage affecting more than two million people and at its disposal that were not pos- Moscow. The Victory Day is to rate, the interference is since a visit to the Sistine Chapel or understand and are ignorant big boss visited Cox’s Bazar in Sudanese refugees are fleeing estáis?
amounting to US$3.64 trillion. sible 20, 30 years ago. Those celebrate the defeat over the before independence. They the Western Wall? Only in Myan- about the history of Myanmar. the 9th year of the term! Peo- as far as Europe”. Again, the (The views and opinions ex-
The World Meteorological in the EU, together with their Nazis and the horror they in- have been trying to break apart mar, they get away! To them, the The great envoy couldn’t help ple should be moved to tears simple question is, what have pressed in this article are those
As the agriculture Organization has reported that minions at the Ivory Towers in flict upon the humanity. So the Myanmar. Who invented “divide Myanmar people will always be to stay away after the histor- by such a show of compassion! they done in these countries of the author.)
brightest minds in the EU now and conquer”? That’s why the of a lower caste. They don’t real- ic earthquake. Something like Tensions in Kashmir have been all these years? Keep them out!
sector contributes droughts, storms, floods, and Geneva and New York, are not
so-called “federalism” is being ly care about these brown skin this might not come for another rising in recent weeks. Let’s
extreme heat rank among the the ones to decide the fate of wishes not to celebrate the de- Their objective is to pro-
30 per cent of the top ten worst natural disas-
nation’s Gross ters. Whenever such disasters
occur, the affected areas in-
Domestic Product,

Advanced Learners’
evitably suffer extensive loss
improving the lives of and damage. Therefore, it is that independent study will help
farmers is essential. crucial for everyone to con- them achieve mastery or inde-
sider how best to mitigate the pendence. However, the greatest
The socioeconomic harm to lives, property, and drawback to independent study is

Independent Study
conditions of the long-term consequences not with the technique itself but
of these adverse impacts. with its intentions, conduct and
farmers will only According to the Global assessment. If the intentions of
improve when the Climate Risk Index 2018, Ja- this study are not clear or rea-
government and pan, the Philippines, and Ger- sonable, students may resist the
many were the countries and By Hu Wo (Cuckoo’s Song) assignment or exert minimal ef-
relevant authorities territories most affected by fort. Not only that, when learners
address key issues weather-related loss events in do perceive the task as meeting

T
that year. For the period from O think about it candidly, to learn, to occupy students legit- we know what they are doing some need or having value, they
such as the high 1999 to 2018, Puerto Rico, My- everybody is a permanent imately so that the teacher can even when we are not nearby or will not honour it. In terms of con-
cost of agricultural anmar, and Haiti ranked high- learner. We will have been perform other important tasks, looking at them, which refers to ducting an independent study,
inputs, insufficient est in terms of cumulative im- learning until our last time. Stu- and finally to foster continuous the teachers who seem to have it must be forewarned that the
pact. Therefore, it is important dents and teachers are included learning. eyes in the back of their heads teacher had better monitor the
water supply, low to prioritize and strengthen in a type of lifelong learning pro- The characteristics of inde- and wittiness is a kind of sixth study, provide feedback and help
crop prices, and the agricultural sector in My- cess. In such lifelong learning, pendent study include the type sense, and overlapping, which students see that the assignment
anmar, given its vulnerability learners, especially students, of teacher prescribed or student means the teacher’s ability to is as valuable as other work.
burdensome loans. to climate-related events. should practice independent chosen, the teacher’s role or attend to more than one thing at So, when should independ-
Around 50 per cent of do- study. What is independent study, the availability of the teacher to a time and in a sense, it is akin to ent study be used? Independ-
mestic workers are employed then? guide, and the context in school being a juggler. ent study ought to be used when
in the agricultural sector, which supports approximately 70 per Of course, independent or at home. Good independent Good independent study con- learners need to rehearse or
cent of the rural population. Although Myanmar currently has study is any kind of school-re- study learners believe that the sists of three parts: preparation, practice information or a skill
food security, internal instability, climate change, natural disasters, lated assignment where students purposes of independent study delivery, and closure. The first to get it into long-term memory
labour shortages, poverty, and low incomes continue to impact the do more or less alone, mainly are valuable because they have part requires the teacher 1) to es- and when learners need to know
socioeconomic conditions of farmers. guided by information-process- confidence in students’ ability tablish the general purpose and how to learn independently. If
The government is striving to enhance the lives of farmers, ing and behaviouristic theories. to work alone and are able to specific objectives, 2) to settle students are assisted in knowing
develop the agricultural production system, and produce agricul- For example, reading, writing a demonstrate valence and chal- on the assignment’s nature and how to learn, they will no longer
tural and livestock products that can compete internationally. It also composition, rehearsing words lenge arousal or the ability to type, and 3) to ensure that the need schools or teachers. In oth-
aims to increase farmers’ incomes and improve the socioeconomic for a spelling test and preparing engender students with curiosity assignment is within learners’ er words, they are empowered by
well-being of rural communities. Now is the time to accelerate efforts a report are independent study. or enthusiasm and get them in- interest and ability. The second independent study. Many teach-
to improve the socioeconomic conditions of farmers, develop the By the time students are thought volved in the independent work, part demands 1) students’ atten- ers are given to using this prac-
agriculture sector, and ensure food security. to be `working´, teachers often variety and challenge or the abil- tion, 2) the teacher absolutely 5) moving about to monitor and specific feedback and re-teaching ers to meet job-related needs they need to know how to learn. tice to keep students legitimately
As the agriculture sector contributes 30 per cent of the nation’s envision them engaged in some ity to identify and set independ- clearly regarding the assign- interact with learners, and 6) when necessary. for affiliation, control, student This study is too advantageous occupied so that they can work
Gross Domestic Product, improving the lives of farmers is essential. kind of independent study or ent study assignments that vary ment’s purpose and objective, diagnosing students’ progress Independent study is par- success, and time management. for students who have strong with other students in reading
The socioeconomic conditions of farmers will only improve when practice assignment. The pur- enough to be interesting and are 3) relating assignments to what and providing assistance when ticularly beneficial to teachers Furthermore, it is advantageous needs for achievement, auton- or math groups. Indeed, its sole
the government and relevant authorities address key issues such poses of independent study are challenging enough to maintain has and will be learned, 4) mak- needed. The third part makes the who have strong needs for af- when the intention is that stu- omy, cognisance, construction, intention is to keep students oc-
as the high cost of agricultural inputs, insufficient water supply, low to provide rehearsal or practice, attention, wittiness or the ability ing certain that they may get help teacher collect, assess and eval- filiation, recognition, play, and dents either rehearse informa- orderliness, and recognition. And cupied.
crop prices, and burdensome loans. to give opportunities to know how to communicate to learners that and what to do if they finish early, uate the work, giving learners autonomy. It also helps teach- tion or practise skills and when it is beneficial when students feel
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Brunei Sultan receives ASEAN & +3 information ministers

SULTAN Haji Hassanal Bolki- Yesterday morning, the
ah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah of Union minister, together with
Brunei Darussalam on 7 May delegates from various countries
received the Ministerial repre- attending the 17th AMRI, partic-
sentatives Responsible for In- ipated in a study tour organized
formation from ASEAN Member by Brunei. The programmes in-
States, Plus Three countries, cluded a river cruise along the
the Democratic Republic of Ti- Brunei river, and observation
mor-Leste and Deputy Secre- to the Sultan Omar Ali Saifud-
tary-General of ASEAN for the dien Bridge, Kampong Ayer
ASEAN Socio-Cultural Commu- (the Water Village), the Sultan
nity U San Lwin, who are cur- Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque,
rently in the country to attend Jong Batu Rock Island, Man-
the 17th Conference of ASEAN grove Garden, the Brunei Wa-
Ministers Responsible for Infor- ter Park, the School of Culture
mation (AMRI). and Handicrafts, and the Brunei
After the meeting, the at- Technology Museum.
tendees posed for the group The AMRI is held along with
photos. the AMRI+3 every two years,
Union Minister for Informa- The commemorative group photo of the Sultan of Brunei with ASEAN, China, South Korea, and Japan aiming to provide necessary
tion U Maung Maung Ohn then information ministers during an audience on 7 May. guidance on enhancing mutu-
received the Cambodian delega- al understanding and building
tion led by Cambodian Informa- the Myanmar delegation to the to Brunei, and Daw Khin San- Embassy to Brunei together with trust among member countries
tion Minister Mr Neth Pheaktra Asia Media Summit to be held in dar, Chargé d’Affaires of the the Deputy Secretary-General through ASEAN and regional
and exchanged views on matters Siem Reap, Cambodia, in 2025. Myanmar Embassy, reported of ASEAN for the ASEAN So- information activities.
related to bilateral cooperation In the evening, the Union on the construction of the new cio-Cultural Community. He met Myanmar hosted the 12th
in the information and media minister visited the new loca- embassy. Then, the Union min- with the staff and presented food AMRI in Nay Pyi Taw in 2014.
sectors and the attendance of tion of the Myanmar Embassy ister proceeded to the Myanmar and gifts to them. — MNA/KTZH

Yoma Group, partners 82 Ethiopian nationals deported

donate for Mandalay for involvement in telecom fraud
quake relief THE Government has contin- U Saw Htun Aung, relevant offi-
ued its collaborative efforts cials, and Second Secretary Mr
YESTERDAY, Yoma Group donated K100 with international bodies and Wendwosen Melkamu from the
million to the Disaster Management Centre neighbouring countries to erad- Embassy of the Federal Dem-
(DMC) of the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief Union Minister Dr Soe Win accepts the donation icate telecom fraud and relat- ocratic Republic of Ethiopia to
and Resettlement to support essential assis- from the Yoma Group and their partners. ed crimes. As part of these ac- India. Necessary documents
tance and rehabilitation efforts for earthquake tions, 82 Ethiopian nationals, were formally handed over to
victims in Mandalay. Union Minister Dr Soe tude, and presented a certificate of apprecia- who were illegally residing in the receiving country’s repre-
Win received the donation, expressed grati- tion. — MNA/MKKS Myanmar via border routes sentatives.
and involved in online gam- From 30 January to 8 May
bling, telecom scams and oth- 2025, a total of 9,059 foreign na-
er criminal activities in areas tionals who had entered Myan-
Global aid pours into Myanmar as quake such as Myawady, Shwe Kokko, mar illegally were identified and
KK Park, and Kyaukkhat, have detained. Among them, 7,795
toll hits 3,795 been deported through Thailand individuals have already been
to their home countries. deported via Thailand under the
AS of 8 May, 3,795 people died, 5,104 were injured, Between 5 pm on 7 May and 5 pm on 8 This deportation was law, while the remaining 1,264
and 86 remain missing in six regions and states May, various forms of international assistance carried out on humanitarian are ready for deportation and
of Myanmar that were severely affected by the arrived at Yangon International Airport. Instant grounds and in the spirit of are currently held under proper
powerful earthquake that struck on 28 March. noodles weighing 0.4 tonne donated by Lotus friendly international relations, care.
Search and rescue teams from the Myanmar Charity Society through the Singapore Embassy in full compliance with legal pro- The Myanmar government
Fire Brigade, along with local and international to Myanmar, mosquito nets and ready-made cedures. reiterated its commitment to
rescue organizations, have been carrying out meal boxes weighing 0.94 tonne provided by the To ensure smooth and sys- taking strong and effective ac-
emergency operations in the affected areas with- Buddhist Tuchi Charitable Foundation based tematic deportation, Kayin State tion against foreign nationals
out delay. So far, 653 people have been rescued in Chinese (Taipei), and instant noodles and Social Affairs Minister U Saw involved in online scam cen-
alive from collapsed buildings, and the bodies clothing weighing 0.494 tonne from Kri Sakthi Htun Aung met departmental tres and those orchestrating
of 797 deceased persons have been recovered. Nyanaethira Kanimadam Yogi Ramsuratkumar officials yesterday morning. He such networks from behind
Both local donors and philanthropic indi- Shiramam and Persatuan Renganut Devi Shri instructed them to verify the the scenes. It also pledged to
viduals have been providing financial aid and Karumariamman Temple through the Myanmar accuracy and completeness of actively cooperate in swiftly
relief supplies to those affected by the disaster. Embassy to Malaysia. documentation and data related repatriating foreigners facing
Similarly, foreign governments, international These relief items will swiftly be distributed to the deportation. difficulties or those who have
organizations, and charitable donors have been to the affected communities to ensure timely The official deportation cer- become victims of human traf-
offering monetary and material assistance. support. — MNA/MKKS emony was attended by Minister ficking. — MNA/KZL
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Local, foreign experts conduct
joint Mandalay building inspection
ENGINEERS from the Manda- two churches, the Mandalay Uni- ing evaluations of their homes’
lay Region Construction Entre- versity of Traditional Medicine, structural strength.
preneurs Association (MCEF) and Mandalay University since Similarly, on 1 May, a team of
and Engineering Ministries In- 1 May. The team will continue construction experts, including
ternational (EMI) jointly inspect- inspections and provide recom- officials from the Myanmar En-
ed the strength of residential and mendations until 9 May. gineering Federation and foreign
public buildings in Mandalay, ac- The MCEF has inspected construction specialists, inspect-
cording to the association. and provided recommenda- ed the main building of Mandalay
The engineering team, com- tions for more than 300 residen- University, which was damaged
prising members from EMI and tial buildings since 6 April and by the Mandalay earthquake, to
MCEF, has inspected two resi- continues to assess and advise initiate repair and reconstruc- This photo captures MCEF and EMI engineers uniting to inspect the
dential buildings, two gold shops, Mandalay homeowners request- tion work. — ASH/TH structural integrity of residential and public buildings in Mandalay.

Shwedagon to host consecration Yangon Region grants registration to

ceremony and gold foil offering 481 private schools for 2024–25
THE Yangon Region Education
Office held a ceremony on 6
May at Basic Education High
School No 4 in Ahlon Town-
ship to present certificates of
private school registration to
481 private schools in Yangon
Region that had been grant-
ed permission to open for the
This photo showcases the previous year’s donations for the full-body 2024–2025 academic year by the
gold foils at the Shwedagon Pagoda. Ministry of Education.
THE Shwedagon Pagoda Board agon Pagoda since 18 Septem- At the ceremony, U Htay
of Trustees stated that the con- ber 2024, and the donation has Aung, Yangon Region Minis-
secration ceremony and donat- been completed on 31 March ter for Social Affairs and Chair This image depicts a ceremony for presenting registration certificates
to 481 private schools in Yangon Region.
ing ceremony of the full-body 2025. of the Yangon Region Private
gold foils to the Shwedagon Pa- It is also known that the School Supervisory Committee, process for private higher edu- ic year, a total of 481 private
goda will be held at the Shwed- Shwedagon Pagoda Board of delivered the opening speech. cation schools and private basic schools in Yangon Region have
agon Pagoda at 7 am on 15 May Trustees invited all the devotees Dr Cho Cho Myat Aung, Deputy education schools. Certificates been granted permission to
at the Aungmyay place at the of the Shwedagon Pagoda who Director-General from the Yan- of private school registration open, including 46 colleges, 111
southwest corner of the pagoda. participated in the offering of gon Region Education Office were then presented to the international schools, and 324
The board has implement- the full-body gold foils to attend and Secretary of the Private responsible officials from the private basic education schools
ed the process of donating the the ceremony to share merits. School Supervisory Commit- private schools. operating under the national
full-body gold foils to the Shwed- — ASH/MKKS tee, explained the registration For the 2024–2025 academ- curriculum. — ASH/KNN

Myanmar readies ‘The Great Master’ premieres with red-

for 72nd Miss World carpet glamour at President Cinema
stage in India THE red-carpet show for the My-
anmar film ‘The Great Master’ was
come true. The filming process was
really enjoyable, and we created
KHISA Khin, who holds the title of Miss held on 6 May at the President Cin- many memorable moments on set,”
World Myanmar 2025, will represent My- ema in Dagon Township, Yangon said actor Tyron.
Miss Khisa Khin is seen with Miss Thae Su
anmar at the 72nd Miss World competition, Nyein at Yangon International Airport. Region. Starting from 9 May, the film will
which will take place in Telangana, India. The storyline of the film was be screened nationwide at major
She is the youngest contestant in this year’s Myanmar 2023 and received the Best of written by Thet Oo Maung, while cinemas. The film’s theme song was
edition and has pledged to showcase Myan- Speak Out award at Miss Earth Myanmar. the screenplay was co-written by composed by songwriter Soe Gyi
mar’s history and culture with pride on the She has been preparing intensively for Thet Oo Maung and Lu Nyo Chaw. and performed by singers Deyan
global stage. the Miss World pageant under the manage- The film was directed by Academy and Phyo Thiha.
Khisa Khin is no stranger to interna- ment of Radiance Event Production. Her Award-winning director Ko Zaw The cast includes renowned
tional pageants. In November 2023, she com- presentation will feature a blend of tradi- (Aryon Oo) for Aung Thiri Film actors such as Academy Award
peted in the Miss Tourism International tional culture and modern talent, including a Production. winners Kyaw Ye Aung, Soe Myat
contest in Malaysia alongside contestants performance linked to karate. She departed “I can say that this film is like Thuza, Ye Aung, Chu Lay, Moe Di,
from over 50 countries. That same year, she for India on the afternoon of 6 May to join working together with Htoo Aung. as well as Naw Phaw Eh Htar and
also earned the title of Miss Earth Land the competition. — ASH/KZL It’s a dream I’ve always wanted to Khin Hlaing. — ASH/MKKS
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Myanmar ships over 140,000 tonnes of rice to

external markets in Apr
MYANMAR exported over 140,000 tonnes of rice to
international markets by sea, comprising over 69,000
tonnes of rice and 73,000 tonnes of broken rice in April.
Myanmar bagged over US$1.129 billion from 2.48
million tonnes of rice and broken rice exports in the
financial year 2024-2025 (1 April 2024-31 March 2025),
according to the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF).
The Ministry of Commerce is working together
with the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers
of Commerce and Industry, Myanmar Rice Feder-
ation, Myanmar Pulses, Beans, Maize and Sesame
Seeds Merchants Association, Myanmar Garment
Manufacturers Association, Myanmar Industries As-
sociation, Myanmar Rubber Planters and Producers
Association, Myanmar Fisheries Products Processors
and Exporters Association to meet monthly export
targets and facilitate exports. — NN/KK

Export rice bags seen being loaded onto the overseas-

going merchant vessel at Yangon Port.

CBM pumps US$710,000 into DUHD seeks EOI for Pyidawtha

Housing Redevelopment Project
financial market on 7 May
DEPARTMENT of Urban and Phattan Ward, Mawlamyine,
THE Central Bank of Myan- to those engaged in the fuel over $126 million, 320 million Housing Development under by 4 pm on 30 May 2025. The
mar (CBM) sold US$710,000 oil industry. CBM sold 397,843 baht and 3.6 million yuan the Ministry of Construction EOI application costs K100,000.
on 7 May again. yuan on that day. in March, over $88 million, called for Expression of Inter- The bidders must enclose
CBM announced on 6 CBM injected over $42 7.5 million yuan and 161 est (EOI) for the Pyidawtha the document and information.
May that it would sell US$33 million, over 20 million baht million baht in February Public Rental Housing rede- They are not allowed to reveal
million and 200 million baht and 500,000 yuan in April, and over $124 million, over velopment project in Maw- them to others or institutions.
13.8 million baht and over lamyine city, Mon State. Tenders can be purchased
4.8 million yuan in January. Those Myanmar citizen upon compliance with the
CBM aims to curb the insta- developers and companies tender rules and regulations.
bility in the foreign exchange can submit EOI to the DUHD They will be informed of the
market and currency deval- located on 1st Ayadaw Street, tender opening date again.
uation. According to CBM’s regarding the redevelopment Individuals can enquire about
notification on 15 March, it of the Pyidawtha Public Rental details through the DUHD at
has been collaborating with Housing on 9.407 acres of land 09 5680316 and 09 5127468. —
law enforcement agencies to in Mawlamyine (N-58-59) in NN/KK
combat and prosecute those
who attempt to manipulate
the currency market under
the existing laws. CBM al-
lowed authorized dealers Gold Market Rate as of
(private banks) to operate 8 May 2025
online foreign exchange trad-
THE price of one tical (16.329325 grammes) of gold with density
ing freely as per the market
of 19.25 grammes per cubic centimetre and above is K5,710,000,
rate, depending on supply and
as established by the Mineral (Gold) Reference Price Determi-
demand, starting from 5 De-
The facade of the Central Bank of Myanmar in Nay Pyi Taw. nation Committee.
cember 2023. — NN/KK

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Yangon-Mawlamyine trains resume Yangon Cultural
Connections
service 10 May Festival
launches in May
CULTURAL Connections to be held in
Yangon in May, with eight countries tak-
ing part.
The event will be held from 16 to 25
May, and embassies and cultural centres
from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Ja-
pan, Korea, the United Kingdom and the
United States will be welcoming anyone
to learn about their respective countries.
The event invites visitors to explore
unique cultures, make new connections,
and immerse themselves in international
This photo shows the bridge, Aninepon, between Hninpale and Taungzun stations on the Yangon-Mawlamyine railway destroyed by
culture through food, music, art and many
a landmine.
other exciting activities.
TRAIN schedules from Mawlamyine by terrorists on 6 May. at the railway station's ticket booking “Whether you visit one or all of the
to Yangon will resume on 10 May after The railway station said, repair counter on 8 May from 7 am to 3 pm, embassies and centres, each place will
being postponed as of 6 May, according works are going to be finished and the and ordinary class tickets will be sold offer unique experiences, connections and
to Mawlamyine railway station. train schedules will be resumed on 10 on 9 May. Currently, Myanma Railways' opportunities for exploration,” it stated.
The 80-foot-long No 65 bridge lo- May added that No 82 Up train will run officials have managed to finish the re- Interested visitors are invited to
cated between Hninpale and Taungzun by airbag coaches, it added. pair of the blockage as early as possible. check for the latest information, including
stations on the railroad was destroyed For the day, train tickets will be sold — MT/ZS dates and programme details, for each
venue. — MT/ZN

Incomplete OWIC applications: Official list

published
These incomplete applicant lists are being released daily
on the Ministry's Telegram. As of 5 May, 192 workers will need
to resubmit with complete documents. Among them, 29 were
within the age limit, and cases include name discrepancies,
visa requirements, expired work permits, COE requirements,
lack of EC/DL, lack of airport entry/exit stamps, and the need
for a leave letter.
Most of the cases were due to no visa and inability to
check work permits. Currently, there are about 10,000 male
and female workers who have signed EC contracts to work
Overseas Worker Identity Card (OWIC).
abroad and are waiting to obtain OWICs, according to licensed
THE list of 59 overseas skilled workers on leave whose agencies.
Overseas Worker Identity Card applications with incomplete Previously, applications for OWICs had been processed at
An advertisement announcing the Cultural
documents was released on the Ministry of Labour's Safe the offices in North Dagon and 8-Mile Mayangone Township
Connections event.
Migration Telegram on 8 May. on the same day, but from 20 March 2025, its process has
Some were on vacation, and they would have to resubmit changed to send necessary documents by post to the Nay
due to incomplete documents. Pyi Taw Labour Office. — Htun Htun/ZN
Daily newspapers
S Korea returnees must available online
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note mandatory re-entry Myanma Alinn, the Kyemon and the
Global New Light of Myanmar,
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terprise
Workers must report to the POEA when they return to the after the air ticket, said Safe Migration. — MT/ZS
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Emirates airline group announces record $6.2 bln gross profit
DUBAI’S Emirates Group, profit, based on strong cus- has raised the bar to set craft, infrastructure and
which includes the Mid- tomer demand, slimmed new records for profit, technology “to support its
dle East’s biggest airline, to $5.6 billion after the revenue and cash assets,” growth plans”, the state-
announced on Thursday UAE’s recently introduced chairman Sheikh Ahmed ment said.
gross annual profit of $6.2 corporate tax, which was bin Saeed Al Maktoum Its workforce grew by
billion, its third record in applied for a full financial said in a statement. nine per cent to an unprec-
three years. year for the first time. The group invested edented 121,223 employ- State-owned Emirates Group operates the world’s largest
The 18 per cent rise in “The Emirates Group $3.8 billion in new air- ees. — AFP long-haul carrier. PHOTO: AFP/FILE

Swiss drugmaker to build new Ministry of Immigration and Population

manufacturing facility in Shanghai CLAIMS DAY NOTICE Department of Population

M.V MCL 12 VOY.NO. (-) Invitation of proposals for International Consultant
SWISS pharmaceutical gi- Vabysmo, a bispecific anti-
ant Roche has announced body approved for treating Consignees of cargo carried on M.V MCL 12 VOY.
1. The Ministry of Immigration and Population have to
plans to invest 2.04 billion eye diseases, in response NO. (-) are hereby notified that the vessel will be arriving on
compile and publish the population projection report
8-5-2025 and cargo will be discharged into the premises
yuan (about US$283 mil- to the growing demand for based on from the 2024 Myanmar Population and
of SHWE ME where it will lie at the consignee’s risk and
lion) in building a new innovative medicines in expenses and subject to the byelaws and conditions of Housing Census data to use as a reference for the
biopharmaceutical manu- China. the Port of Yangon. national planning and socio-economic development
facturing facility in Shang- The facility is expect- Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am for the coming years.
to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now 2. The experienced international consultant will be
hai’s Pudong New Area, ed to be completed in 2029
declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo recruited through competitive selection and evaluation
strengthening its localiza- and slated to officially begin
from the Vessel. processes, and interested candidates are invited and
tion strategy in the Chinese operations in 2031. Accord- No claims against this vessel will be admitted after suggested to refer below information to summit the
market. ing to the company, this in- the Claims Day. proposal:
The new biologics vestment will strengthen Phone No: 2301928 (a) The date and time - During 12-5-2025 to
manufacturing site, in its entire pharmaceutical Shipping Agency Department that the interested 30-5-2025
Zhangjiang High-tech Park, value chain in China by Myanma Port Authority candidates can get TOR can be
Agent For: TOR for international available at
will span approximately enhancing its supply chain M/S MAWLAMYINE CENTURY LOGISTICS CO consultant www.dop.gov.mm
35,300 square metres. It and local manufacturing LTD (b) The place which can - Department of
will specialize in producing presence. — Xinhua be submitted the Population, Ministry
proposal of Immigration and
Population,
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SPORTS
Olympics: Bach welcomes future
Japan bid after Sapporo withdrawal
OUTGOING International Olympic Committee President
Thomas Bach said Thursday that Japan is "very much wel-
come" to bid for another Summer or Winter Games, once
issues such as corruption surrounding the staging of past
events are addressed.
Sapporo dropped its bid for the 2030 Winter Games in
October 2023 following bid-rigging and bribery scandals
linked to the 2020 Tokyo Games, which were postponed by a
year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the northern city
subsequently unable to convince a skeptical public of the
bid's merits.
"(A future hosting bid is welcome) if we can be sure on the
Tottenham's James Maddison will miss IOC side that these Japanese business practices, this kind of
the rest of the season. PHOTO: AFP
corruption, is over and has been addressed," Bach, who will
become the IOC's honorary president for life in June, said in

Spurs star an interview with Kyodo News.

"We understand what happened there within Japan be-
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach gives
an interview in Tokyo on 8 May 2025. PHOTO: KYODO

Maddison cause of the business practices of some Japanese business

people...We also hope that this leads to a clarification and international tournaments across sports, including the Asian
adaptation of Japanese business practices." Games next year, as well as the success of its athletes, who
ruled out Bach said Japan remains a major presence in the Olym-
pic movement, noting its continued role as host of various
won its overseas record of 20 gold medals and 45 overall at
the Paris Games last summer. — Kyodo

for rest of
season Swiatek makes fast start at Italian Open
IGA Swiatek dismissed Elisabetta against Italian Cocciaretto to move In another second-round match,
TOTTENHAM boss Ange Poste- Cocciaretto in just 52 minutes as she onto a third-round meeting with ei- former world number one Naomi Osa-
coglou confirmed James Maddi- opened her account at the Italian Open ther American Danielle Collins or Ele- ka beat Swiss player Viktorija Golubic
son will miss the rest of the season on Thursday. na-Gabriela Ruse of Romania. 2-6, 7-5, 6-1.
ahead of Thursday's crucial Europa World number two Swiatek came Swiatek is a three-time winner World number one Jannik Sinner
League semifinal showdown with to Italy on the back of a demoralising of the Italian Open and is using the will make his return to competition
Bodo/Glimt. straight-sets defeat to Coco Gauff in claycourt tournament as a key step to- after a three-month doping ban by
Maddison suffered a knee in- the semifinals of the Madrid Open. wards her defence of her French Open facing Mariano Navone on Saturday
jury after scoring in last week's 3-1 But the 23-year-old Pole dropped title, but she is yet to win a tournament after the Argentinian beat Federico
first-leg win against the Norwegian just a single game in winning 6-1, 6-0 this season. Cina 6-3, 6-3 on Thursday. — AFP
club.
After undergoing tests on the
problem, the England international
has discovered he will not feature
again this term. PSG finish off Arsenal to reach Champions
The 28-year-old's absence is an-
other setback in an injury-plagued
campaign for the Premier League
League final
club.
Postecoglou is already without PARIS Saint-Germain booked Ruiz crashed in a shot
captain Son Heung-min due to a their spot in the Champions from the edge of the area in
foot issue, although England striker League final with a 2-1 victory 27 minutes at the Parc des
Dominic Solanke has been declared over Arsenal on Wednesday, Princes after PSG had with-
fit for the second leg in Norway. sealing a 3-1 aggregate win stood an early bombardment
"Madders tweaked his knee in thanks to goals from Fabian from the visitors.
the first leg so he is out and will miss Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi in a Already leading in the
the rest of this season," Postecoglou pulsating night at the Parc tie after Ousmane Dembe-
told reporters on Wednesday. des Princes. le's goal in last week's first
"Yeah, disappointing for him Paris Saint-Germain leg, PSG then saw Vitinha
because he's been a big part of this clinched a place in the Cham- have a second-half penalty
latter part of the season for us, par- pions League final as goals saved.
ticularly in Europe. by Fabian Ruiz and Achraf However, Hakimi put the
"He misses out but it has al- Hakimi gave them a 2-1 win tie beyond Arsenal when he
ways been a constant of this season. over Arsenal in the second scored in 72 minutes, even
Everyone else from the first leg Fabian Ruiz salutes the Parc des Princes crowd after putting Paris leg of their last-four tie on if Bukayo Saka did then pull
travelled and is ready to go. — AFP Saint-Germain into the lead against Arsenal in Wednesday's Wednesday, securing a 3-1 one back for the visitors. —
Champions League semifinal second leg . PHOTO: AFP aggregate triumph. AFP
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Xi urges safeguarding legacy of WWII victory

Xi emphasized that China and Russia will collaborate to safeguard
the outcomes of WWII and oppose hegemonism, promoting a UN-
centred international system.

C
HINESE President Xi Jinping on
Wednesday called for concerted ef-
forts to defend the legacy of World
War II (WWII) victory as the world is once
again reeling from the specter of hegem-
onism and power politics.
Xi made the call as he arrived in
Moscow for a state visit to Russia and
celebrations marking the 80th anniversary
of the victory in the Soviet Union’s Great
Patriotic War.
In a written statement issued upon
arrival, Xi said China and Russia will work
together to safeguard the victorious out-
come of WWII, and resolutely oppose he-
gemonism and power politics.
China and Russia, both major coun-
tries of the world and permanent mem-
bers of the UN Security Council, will join
hands to firmly safeguard the UN-centred
international system and the international
order underpinned by international law, Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects the guard of honour during a grand welcome ceremony at the Vnukovo Airport in Moscow, Russia,
practise true multilateralism, and pro- 7 May 2025. PHOTO: XIE HUANCHI/XINHUA
mote the building of a more just and equi-
table global governance system, he said. According to China’s Foreign Min- Flags with the word “Victory” fluttered time difference, Moscow had already
Xi’s visit comes at the invitation of istry, Xi’s attendance at the celebrations in the wind along the streets of Moscow, entered 9 May — the date the Soviet
Russian President Vladimir Putin. This marking the 80th anniversary of the victory and the roads were lined with billboards Union, and later Russia, commemorates
marks his 11th visit to Russia since he in the Soviet Union’s Great Patriotic War and decorative windows depicting the as “Victory Day”.
became the president of China. is an important part of his visit. It will be history of the Great Patriotic War of the Meanwhile in Asia, China’s final ma-
During his stay, Xi is expected to have Xi’s second time attending Russia’s 9 May Soviet Union. jor campaign against Japan — the Battle
in-depth communication with Putin on Victory Day commemorations as Chinese On the night of 8 May 1945, Germa- of Western Hunan — reached its decisive
bilateral relations and cooperation, as president. ny signed the surrender document in phase. Japan’s surrender aboard the USS
well as major international and regional A massive military parade will take Karlshorst, Berlin, marking the end of Missouri in Tokyo Bay on 2 September
issues of common concern. place in Moscow’s Red Square on Friday. WWII in Europe. However, due to the 1945, brought WWII to an end. — Xinhua

India neutralizes Pakistani drone, missile THE FRIENDLY RELATIONS

attacks; targets air defence systems Sweden’s King Gustaf

to visit to Japan from
AFTER India executed Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj, Tuesday to attend Expo
Operation Sindoor in which using drones and missiles.
nine terror sites deep inside These were neutralized SWEDEN’S King Carl XVI Gustaf will make
Pakistan were destroyed, by the Integrated Counter a four-day visit to Japan starting Tuesday
Pakistan attempted to en- UAS Grid and Air Defence to attend the World Exposition in Osaka,
gage a number of military systems. the Japanese government said Thursday.
targets on the night of 7 Indian Air Force S-400 During his stay through 16 May the
May. Sudarshan Chakra air de- king will attend a “National Day” event
The military targets fence missile systems were at the Expo and have dinner with Japan’s
were engaged in Northern fired last night against tar- Emperor Naruhito, according to the For-
and Western India, includ- gets moving towards India. eign Ministry.
ing Awantipura, Srinagar, On Thursday morning Indi- The government “hopes the visit will
Jammu, Pathankot, Am- an Armed Forces targeted further strengthen the friendly relations
A nationwide mock drill was conducted on Wednesday (7 May) at 244 ritsar, Kapurthala, Jaland- Air Defence Radars and between Japan and the Kingdom of Swe-
places to prepare citizens for emergency situations, equipping them har, Ludhiana, Adampur, systems at a number of lo- den,” the ministry said. — Kyodo
with essential survival skills in the event of an attack. PHOTO: AFP Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, cations in Pakistan. — ANI