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Kachin Independence Army deputy leader General Gun Maw is greeted by well-wishers while travelling from Laiza to Myitkyina on November 3.
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Demonstrators call for the United Nations and international NGOs to leave Rakhine State during a protest in Yangon in 2012.
MSF mission head Peter-Paul de Groote took the unusual step of penning an op-ed (see page 12) to explain the circumstances surrounding the incident, and the complex and often delicate situation INGOs and government departments must navigate to provide health care and other services in Rakhine State. Pierre Pron, a public information and advocacy officer at the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), described recent developments in Rakhine State as carrying an aura of intimidation. Anti-NGO sentiment is being stoked by material disseminated both online and in pamphlet form. While it is not entirely clear who is distributing the material, Mr Pron said local authorities have a responsibility to clamp down on it. The activities of international organisations are being affected in a number of ways. In Sittwe, landlords
are being put under pressure not to rent property to foreigners, and NGOS face increasing difficulty hiring and retaining local staff. A group calling itself the Organisation for the Protection of Nationalism and Religion in Pauktaw distributed pamphlets calling for an end to all NGO and INGO activities in the region. It also called for the enforcement of the 1982 citizenship law, increased protection for Rakhine communities, greater restrictions on the movements of Bengalis, and an investigation into a cattle-stealing row that caused rifts in the township last month. Security in IDP camps across Rakhine State has been increased in response to the recent violence and protests. Director of the Rakhine State Ministry of Health Dr Aye Nyein told The Myanmar Times that as many as 50 extra police officers have been assigned to each camp around Sittwe to ensure peace and stability.
He also responded to reports that patients had been discharged from Sittwe General Hospitals Muslim ward. He said some had been moved out for their own safety because of protests but these patients were either in good health or receiving treatment off-site. There is no problem with the Bengali patients, he said. Dr Aye Nyein called for understanding and said the authorities and community leaders would work together to improve understanding about the role of international aid groups. We cannot stop the problems without the help of the NGOs and the INGOs, he said. Some of the people misunderstood the INGOs, but we will make discussions with community leaders and senior officers to negotiate. Pierre Peron echoed the sentiment. I think we need to improve communication to the community, make more efforts to open more dialogue.
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ELECTRICITY price rises have sparked two days of protests, and activists say more is on the way unless the price is cut. About 30 people, led by a civil society group, Generation Youths, took part on a candlelit march from Anawrahta Road to City Hall at 6pm on November 6. This increase in the electricity price has pushed consumer prices up and made it hard for me to manage my familys income, Daw Mya Hnin Si, a housewife from Bahan township, told The Myanmar Times on November 6. Daw Mya Hnin Si and others said they joined the marchers because of the abrupt way the ministry raised the prices, without giving any warning. Despite the price rise we still have to deal with power cuts. The government is selling power to neighbouring countries because we have a surplus, said protester U Ba Myint, 67. Poor people will suffer as a result of price rises, he added. Another member of the protest group, U Thein Aung Myint, said, The Ministry of Electric Power decided to
increase rates without warning the public or hluttaw, which is supposed to represent the public. Now the price of ice and cold drinks is up, and so is private health care. Kyauktada and Pabedan police arrested three men for taking part in the unauthorised demonstration but they were bailed overnight. One of the men arrested on November 6, Generation Youths member Ko Tin Htut Paing, said the protests would continue until rates went down again. We are not going to stop protesting, because we believe that we are representing the public, he said. On November 7, protesters walked from Myaynigone junction to the Yangon Electricity Supply Board office. I am a farmer and I also do some tailoring. Im worried I wont be able to earn enough to cover these price rises, said Daw Myat Myat Moe of Kyeemyindaing township, who took part in the November 7 protest. A police spokesperson from Kyauktada police station said action could be taken against the protestors under section 18 of the peaceful protest law. Those found guilty of violating section 18 face up to one year in prison. The Ministry of Electric Power announced on October 29 that household prices would rise from K35 to K50 for every unit used above 100 units each month, while industry will pay K100 for the rst 5000 units and K150 above that.
Two women walk while holding candles near Yangons Sule Pagoda on November 6 to demonstrate against recent power price rises. Photo: Thiri
lot of comments saying there should be retaliation against the indel Buddhists, the prosecutor said. At one point Indrajid posted on Facebook that people should target the Myanmar embassy to avenge the slaughter of Muslims in Myanmar. We will set off our explosion as a surprise for the embassy ahead of a demonstration by a radical group, Susilo said. In response, Separiano replied, Yes, OK. When police arrested him, they seized chemicals and instructions for bomb-making that had been bought by the defendant and several others accused over the plot. Separiano, who appeared in court wearing an orange top with detainee written on it, is charged under two anti-terrorism laws. He is accused of attempting to commission an act of terrorism or assisting in the commission of such an act; and plotting to commit a terrorist act that could result in victims or damage to buildings. Sigit and another man meanwhile have also been apprehended and are due to stand trial. The plot to attack the embassy followed several outbreaks of unrest in Myanmar, which have exposed deep fractures in the country and cast a shadow over political reforms. AFP
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I nally accepted their request to use my building ... because I believed it wouldnt bother any of the tenants.
Daw Hnin Aye Owner of a Sunkist building
among the most novel for a Western brand in Myanmar, thanks in large part to the distinctive shade of orange used in its towering building campaign. A creative director from MDG said that the idea was pitched to the companys in-house marketing team after a member returned from a trip to San Francisco where large-scale painted advertisements had caught their attention. So how much does it cost to pull off ? MDG pays K10,000 per square
This Sunkist building on Bogyoke Aung San Road in Pazundaung township is one of eight in Yangon, Myanmar Distribution Group says. Photo: Aung Htay Hlaing
The painted buildings are also a creative way to slip by muddled city advertising restrictions that have been put in place by YCDC. YCDC attempted in March to limit billboards to just three sizes and threatened to pull down those that fell outside the standardised sizes. Enforcement of the law has been sporadic but has nonetheless left advertisers questioning how many billboards they can erect and which ones they might be forced to be taken down. However, according to an official from YCDC, there is no law on the books that pertains to buildings being used for advertising, leaving MDG free to approach as many building owners as it would like. If the place is free [from advertising], than we will permit it to be used, the official said. Members of MDGs creative team
declined to say how many more buildings would be given the branding treatment. As for the orange colour, MDG is aware that it could be polarising. I am sure that there are many people out there whose favourite colour is not orange, the creative director conceded. The companys claims that the colour has the ability to cheer people up might be a stretch but the reception has been largely positive. Residents reactions to their buildings drastic face-lifts have been largely positive. All who spoke to The Myanmar Times said they were pleased with the fresh, albeit eyecatching, coat of paint. A resident in the Lower Pazundaung building said he thought the paint job made his apartment look newer, adding, And I have no complaint about that.
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YANGON Region is expected to generate K100 billion more in taxes next year, regional hluttaw members heard last week as they discussed the 2014-15 nancial year budget law. Minister for Finance Daw San San Nwe told the hluttaw on November 4 that the additional income meant the budget decit could be brought in to less than 5 percent of GDP, the decit target used by the national government. The total expenditure is K334.908 billion, and the total budget decit will be K58.703 billion in 2014-15 nancial year, according to the estimated budget, she said. Yangon Region will spend K32.11 billion on special development projects, including the y-over at Myaynigone junction in Sanchaung township and a new bridge over the Ngamoeyeik Creek to
connect Dawbon and Thingangyun townships. Yangon City Development Committee will be neither a burden nor a boon for the budget, with revenue and expenditure both expected to hit K233.633 billion. YCDC revenue derives K14.304 billion from taxation, K134.476 billion from other usual revenue, K80.67 billion of monetary revenue and K4.210 billion in loans, Yangon Mayor U Hla Myint said. YCDC will earn K34.251 billion from the sale of apartments in Shwemyaya Housing in Mingalar Taung Nyunt township, Shwezabu Condominium in Ahlone township and Dagon River Bank Housing, and K82.090 billion from selling shops in Dagon Ayeyar and Aungmingalar Highway Bus Stations, the mayor said. YCDC also plans borrow 23.683 billion (about US$239 million) from the Japanese government as an ODA loan for the Greater Yangon Water Supply Project, which it will implement together with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency next year, he said. U Zaw Aye Maung, the regional minister for Rakhine affairs, said
the Yangon Region government should consider allocating budgets for its two national race affairs ministers next year, he said. Yangon Region has two national races affairs ministers, for Kayin and Rakhine. Budgeting for ethnic affairs is in accord with the constitution and would support national unity, he told hluttaw members. During the budget debate, Daw Nyo Nyo Thin, a representative for Bahan 2, highlighted several discrepancies in the new budget law. This years budget seems much more transparent than previous years but hluttaw members received the text only one day in advance, she said, requesting more time in future. She also called for more transparency in the sections on transportation, buying new facilities and entertainment expenses. She also questioned why only K70 million a year was earned from leasing Yangon zoo when the Kandawgyi Freshwater Aquarium is leased for K120 million. The regional government should check the agreement between [Htoo Group] and the Union Government for leasing the zoo.
[MPs] have duties outside of the hluttaw and all of these have to be done with their own money.
U Win Maung Amyotha Hluttaw representative
MPs have to ask questions in the hluttaw, submit proposals and attend committee meetings, agreed Amyotha Hluttaw representative U Win Maung from Mandalay Region. They have duties outside of the hluttaw and all these have to be done with their own money. Some have to rely on nancial assistance from voters. Their salaries are lower than members of the executive and judiciary Their salary should be increased. In its comments on the governments proposed amendments, the Amyotha Hluttaw Bill Committee concluded that salary and benets for top officials needs to be consistent across the legislative, judicial and executive branches. Among those being considered for raises are the chairperson and members of committees from region or state hluttaws, and selfadministered regions and zones; the chairperson and members of Nay Pyi Taw Council; and MPs at the national or regional level. Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker U Khin Aung Myint said it is also important that all state employees pay income tax, citing section 389 of the constitution, which states that every citizen has the duty to pay taxes to be levied according to the law. Currently, neither MPs nor civil servants pay tax on their income. All civil services personnel, including MPs, must pay income tax, U Khin Aung Myint said. For this to happen, however, some laws will need to be adjusted, he said. Translation by Thiri Min Htun
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What is the Tatmadaws role in the peace process? As the president said in his radio speech last week, the most essential needs for our country are building peace and the political process. Im certain that peace cant be built without the Tatmadaw. Fighting is happening between the Tatmadaw and armed groups because they could not solve [their problems] through political means. If they can, theres no need for ghting. Therefore, we are trying to build peace through a political process. We will continue the political process after building peace. The Tatmadaw believes that this point is very important and is one of our tasks to carry out under the leadership of the president. The Tatmadaw always says that it never breaks a promise that it gives while signing a ceasere agreement with an ethnic group. But there has been reghting in some regions and presently ghting between the military and the Kachin Independence Army in Mansi township in the southern part of Kachin State. We have information that more than 2000 residents have been displaced. Does the Tatmadaw really keep its promises? Fighting will continue if there is no ceasere agreement signed. Whenever there is ghting, the Tatmadaw is accused of breaking our promises. If [people] see what happened on the ground, they can understand the situation. Both sides already knew that our troops arrived in that place before the peace talks. In the seven-point agreement that we signed in October, both sides agreed to reopen all roads. According to this agreement, we cleared the roads so they would be open. While we were clearing roads we found illegal timber and buffalos. Fighting happened when we arrested the people with these illegal things. It is our duty to take action against illegal activities based on information
We dont want to take part in [politics] but we have to. We have a duty to restore peace and order in times of crisis.
Lieutenant General Myint Soe speaks to The Myanmar Times in Myitkyina. Photo: Boothee
we have received. It is clear that we did our duty. Now [people criticise] the Tatmadaw over this issue. Are we making a mistake if we take it as our duty to stop this illegal trade? There would not have been ghting if the other side also accepted that it is our responsibility to do this. During yesterdays meeting, the armed ethnic groups called for a discussion on a federal union army. What is your view on this proposal? They did not say federal union army yesterday. They said only union Tatmadaw. But the words they used must be confused. For exam-
ple, we always use ethnic armed organisations but they now use ethnic armed revolution groups it means they are still ghting with the government The term union army could also lead to misunderstandings that we will establish a new army by abolishing the present Tatmadaw. As the 2008 constitution says, there must be one army for one state. So we discussed with each other the terms that they used. We have proposed a draft 15-point nationwide ceasere agreement. It is the answer. Many points in it are the same as what they want. I think the solution will come out eventually after they discuss the draft together.
Many people have criticised the 2008 constitution, saying it lacks equality and autonomy for ethnic groups, gives the Tatmadaw too much power, and even puts the commander-in-chief above the president. It is also impossible to amend the constitution if the commander-in-chief does not want to do so. How do you respond to those criticisms? [Some people] say the commanderin-chief is above the president. [But] does anyone see the commander-inchief intervening in the legislature, executive or judiciary? And also the 25 percent of military representatives in parliament: Has the parliament faced any problem because of the military representatives over the past two years? Did that 25pc intervene by putting up proposals to parliament? It is very clear. The main duty of Tatmadaw is to preserve the 2008 constitution. If [someone] wants to criticise us, they must be reasonable. If they want to amend it, they can say so in parliament. We dont take into account what is said on the streets. The seven-step roadmap to democracy unveiled by the Tatmadaw says that after enacting the 2008 constitution a democratic state must be built. Do you believe you can build a genuine democratic state with the current constitution? Which points of the 2008 constitution disturb the state and which points dont meet the criteria for a democracy? For example, some accuse that the Tatmadaw taking 25pc of seats in parliament doesnt meet democratic standards. Is this system only practised in Myanmar? How does it disturb the three branches of power in the state? We should take into account whether this 25pc can damage the sovereignty of the state rather than whether it meets democratic criteria. The most important
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Chief government peace negotiator U Aung Min speaks at the opening of peace talks in Myitkyina on November 4. Photo: Boothee
political dialogue rst. A further round of talks was announced for Hpa-an in Kayin State in December but a planned press conference was cancelled, with no reason given. Sources who attended as observers said there were disagreements over many points in the ceasere agreement. What has become clear is that there is still a large gulf between the two sides that needs to be
bridged before the nationwide ceasere signing ceremony can take place. It also casts doubt on whether the government can achieve its aim to have the ceasere ceremony, which had been tentatively scheduled for this month, wrapped up by the end of this year. As Lt Gen Myint Soe conrmed, Its now impossible to hold the ceremony in November.
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Despite govt promises, Kachin IDP camps prepare for long haul
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botoole12@gmail.com Two children play in the Janmai IDP camp in Myitkyina township last week. Photo: Bill OToole
LESS than ve minutes from the Manaw grounds in Myitkyina, where ethnic leaders and government representatives met for the most recent round of negotiations for a nationwide ceasere, sits Janmai IDP camp. It is home to an estimated 1000 civilians who have been displaced by the ghting in Kachin State. Many are from Tar Law Gyi village to the south; the rest are from small villages on the road that connects Laiza to Myitkyina. It is the largest of several camps run by the Kachin Baptist Convention in the Myitkyina area. The camp also has the dubious distinction of being one of the rst set up when the 17-year-old ceasere between the government and the Kachin Independence Army broke down in June 2011. Most camp residents have not seen their villages in more than two years but few initially expected such a long wait to return home. In the beginning, our meetings were all about what we would do with the IDPs in one month, in two months ... Now we talk about years, said Reverend Aung Myat, one of the camps administrators. The issue of resettlement was raised again on the morning of November 6, when U Aung Min, the governments chief peace negotiator, visited the camp and gave an informal speech. He promised that camp residents could begin returning to their homes within three months. However, in interviews with The Myanmar Times both camp staff and residents were deeply sceptical about U Aung Mins promise. I think its a nice dream, said Reverend Aung Myat. But dreams are different from reality. U Aung Mins office and the Kachin State government could not be reached for comment. Daw Khon Ja worked as a farmer
in Tar Law Gyi village before eeing in 2011. We want to go home, but the government has made many promises like this since the ghting began, she said. She said the peace talks were occurring at the same time as Tatmadaw troops were advancing on Mansi township. How can we trust anything they say? When government and Kachin leaders met in October, however, one point of their agreement covered a pilot program to resettle IDPs in government housing far from the conict. One of these housing sites was completed several kilometres from Myitkyina in Waingmaw township. U Brang Dut, an IDP living in Shwe Sap camp, told The Myanmar Times he had visited the site but believed it would be impossible to live in. Its in a valley at the bottom of a mountain. The oods would be up to our knees in rainy season, he said. Its miles from the nearest market or hospital. Daw Khon Ja of the Kachin Peace Network no relation to the farmer from Tar Law Gyi said her understanding is that the entire resettlement program has stalled. When The Myanmar Times attempted to visit the site, soldiers at a checkpoint en route said it was off limits.
As many of the displaced are quick to point out, even if both the Tatmadaw and the KIA agree to stop ghting, life will not immediately return to its pre-2011 state. Almost 30 months of heavy ghting has partially or completely destroyed infrastructure in many towns and villages. U La Hpri, another displaced farmer from Tar Law Gyi, said that some of his friends from the Baptist church had visited the village earlier this year. They found most of his farming equipment and much of his furniture had been stolen or destroyed. He said that even if he could return he would not, as there is no livelihood left for him. He is 61 and has four adult children. Unlike the camps in areas controlled by the Kachin Independence Organisation, which are largely off limits to outside humanitarian assistance, Janmai camp and the others in Myitkyina are, by any standard, very well served. UN agencies provide meals and assist in building shelters and sanitation systems, and the KBC has the resources to manage day-today operations. Reverend Aung Myat said the camp has the resources to provide for its residents for the foreseeable future. We can take care of these people for a long time, as long as there is still the need, he said. How long that will be, I cant say.
I have just had the chance to join the peace talks only this year, and only because I nagged for it through these years.
Daw Dwe Bu Pyithu Hluttaw representative
isnt hitting the targets set for senior positions. From 2008-09 to 2010-11, the percentage of women in government roles rose from 51.42 percent to 52.39pc, but women in senior posts only grew from 32.52pc to 36.61pc. We all need to encourage and advocate [for] more womens involvement in development, he said. UN resident coordinator for Myanmar Ashok Nigam told The Myanmar Times that Myanmar needs to learn from the experiences of other countries on promoting womens participation. It is not just at the top level; we have to work and ensure the commitment continues all the way down to womens organisations who work at the grassroots level, he said. We must protect women and girls from all forms of discrimination and violence and address their priorities in conict-related relief and recovery policies and programs, especially economic recovery.
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Rakhine children play in Mingan IDP camp in Sittwe. Photo Aung Htay Hlaing
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All communities in Rakhine have needs but those needs are very different. Muslim communities have been cut off from elds, markets and government-provided services, with the exception of emergency health services at Sittwe General Hospital. Many of them are displaced, restricted to squalid camps situated on salt ats and rice paddies. To access emergency health services in Sittwe General Hospital, every patient transfer has to be individually authorised by health and security officials and facilitated by an international organisation. No one else is willing to transport these patients. This situation has generated signicant humanitarian needs among Muslim communities, who suffer from inadequate shelter and latrine provision, shortages in drinking water supplies and intermittent health services. These factors result in avoidable deaths and an increased
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compensation for the victims and charges to be led against those responsible for the lethal debacle. Aquino refused, saying, When I, as president, apologise, then Im apologising on behalf of the entire country, and I dont think that is appropriate at this point in time. Appalled, Hong Kong formally instructed its citizens to avoid all travel to the Philippines and China backed that stance. Consequently, millions of dollars were lost in trade and tourism revenue, and calls grew for limits on the tens of thousands of Filipino maids in the territory. Fed up with this impasse, Estrada, who defeated the now disgraced Lim in Manilas mayoralty race, vowed last week to visit Hong Kong and deliver a personal apology, while assuring people that his city is now safe. So, in the near future, the haggard ex-movie star may well accomplish what the youthful Aquino has failed to do in three years: repair ties with Hong Kong. If he succeeds, Estradas tide really will have come in, while Aquinos will slip further out and his once bright image will be even more sullied.
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In the Philippines, President Aquinos image appears irretrievably damaged as Joseph Estrada makes a dramatic comeback
youthful bachelor president, Benigno Aquino, who was once viewed as a kind of national saviour, has seen his reputation plummet. Concurrently, a reviled predecessor and convicted felon, the ex-lm star and former president Joseph Estrada, has returned to public favour and was recently elected mayor of Manila, the nations capital. Lets start with Aquino, who has been forced to fend off charges of incompetency over his handling of two major incidents this year. The rst was his slipshod response to Februarys sea-borne invasion of the east Malaysian state of Sabah by followers of a Filipino sultan who claimed title to the land. By not taking the maritime assault seriously, Aquino almost precipitated an armed conict with Malaysia. Then, in September, he again appeared asleep at the wheel when Muslim ghters stormed the southern city of Zamboanga, taking scores of hostages and wreaking devastation. The attackers were motivated by Aquino having left their group out of a peace agreement granting the Muslim south greater autonomy. They were eventually routed, but not before more than 150 Zamboangans were killed, 120,000 displaced, and the peace pact left in tatters. Then, last month, an even worse debacle returned to haunt Aquino. It all began shortly after he was sworn in as president in May 2010, when a disgruntled former police officer hijacked a bus carrying Hong Kong tourists in central Manila. The ex-cop, Rolando Mendoza, had been sacked for alleged extortion and he now demanded his job back in return for releasing the tourists. In the absence of directions from Aquino, the then-Manila mayor, Alfredo Dirty Harry Lim, adopted a tough line and had Mendozas brother, who had tried to join the negotiations, handcuffed and dragged away. That spooked the heavily armed Mendoza, who was watching the police response on the buss closed circuit television, and he began shooting. As a bungled attempt to charge the bus ensued, eight hostages were killed before Mendoza himself was taken out by a police marksman. In the aftermath, Hong Kong demanded a formal apology,
THE truth of Shakespeares axiom that there is a tide in the affairs of men has rarely been better illustrated than by the uctuating fortunes of some of this regions leaders over the past few months. In Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Thailand, heads of government and opposition leaders who had appeared to be riding high have suffered major setbacks. At the same time, others in Vietnam and the Philippines whose hold on power appeared tenuous have not only clung on but have reasserted their popularity even more rmly. Often it is hard to know why the tide suddenly turns for one prominent gure, while a neighbouring counterpart unexpectedly manages to put his house in order and appears as a regional strongman. The best recent example has come in the Philippines, where the
Often it is hard to know why the tide suddenly turns for one prominent gure, while a counterpart unexpectedly manages to put his house in order.
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Timor Lestes Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao waves after voting in Dili in a 2007 election. Photo: AFP
the Singapore Institute of International Affairs. No country has been stronger in its opposition than Singapore, which has argued that Timor Leste would provide little to the group and would instead be a substantial economic burden as the bloc embarks on the nal preparation for the ASEAN Economic Community. Timor Leste has a population of 1.2 million and a GDP of $1.29 billion
in 2012, according to gures from the World Bank. Its economy is less than 15 percent of the size of ASEANs nextsmallest, Laos, which has a GDP of $9.2 billion. The city-state of Singapore, by contrast, is an economic powerhouse with a population of 5.2 million and a GDP of $274.7 billion. Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in September that his country would not block Timor
Lestes bid to join ASEAN but that it required careful consideration before approval. At the end of the day, said Danny Chian Siong Lee, director for Community Affairs Development at the ASEAN Secretariat, we want to make sure that Timor-Lestes membership will bring the most benets to its people, while managing the impact effectively.
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A fire official gestures while fighting a blaze in Yangons East Dagon Industrial Zone on November 6. Photo: Zarni Phyo
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Most of the townships are the poorest and least developed areas [in Myanmar].
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report to the World Bank and if they accept, we will implement the project. The project aims to improve basic infrastructure and services. Funds will be managed by residents committees and directed toward building and repairing schools, roads and bridges. In the rst year, we will repair basic infrastructure recommended by the residents, then build new buildings in the area in the second and third years, Daw Lei Yin Win said. The rst phase of the project (2013-
2014), was carried out in Namhsan township in northern Shan State, Kanpetlet township in Chin State and Kyun Su township in Tanintharyi Region. Most of the townships are the poorest and least developed areas [in Myanmar], said U Kyaw Soe Lynn, the media officer at the World Bank office in Myanmar. The project aims to help 3.5 million people in rural communities, he added. Launched in November 2012, it will run through to January 2019.
U Moe Hein, chief executive officer of Thuriya Nay Wun. Photo: Aung Htay Hlaing
not all are supportive of the line the journal adopted. The Myanmar Journalists Network (MJN) issued a statement on October 30 criticising Thuriya Alin for lacking integrity. [These articles] have violated journalistic ethics and lack reliable facts. The articles agrantly attack individuals, the general secretary of the network, U Myint Kyaw, told The Myanmar Times. I nd no merit at all in any of their articles. They are just abusive, he added. U Myint Kyaw said readers would lose faith in the media if they continued to publish personal attacks on public gures. They know people hate the former military authorities and their cronies, so theyre digging up dirt on them. This is just taking advantage of human weakness, he said. Freedom of expression is all very well, but journalists should stick to ethical guidelines.
U Moe Hein said the raid was just the start of his troubles. Starting the new publication has been a challenge. He has had to relocate his office to a house on Botataung Zay Road in Pazundaung township, which is owned by his family, because no one else will rent to him. I am still having trouble hiring a driver, he added. My childhood friend, U Yu Naing, has parted company with me. Im sure someone put pressure on him to halt publication. U Moe Hein said he felt guilty about living well and enjoying democracy in the US, and wanted to do something to help the people of Myanmar. Returning to Yangon, he set up his journal. One of its aims was to stop people who took advantage for their own ends. Weve faced many challenges, U Moe Hein said. Half of the staff have resigned because theyre afraid to work with us.
AN MP who plans to table amendments to the controversial Peaceful Assembly and Peaceful Procession Law says he is certain his fellow representatives will approve them. The changes would remove section 18 of the law, which contains punishments for violations and has been used to charge more than 100 people since the law came into force. Pyithu Hluttaw representative Thura U Aung Ko, who is also chair of the Judicial and Legal Affairs Committee, said he plans to submit the changes to the hluttaw in the coming week. We dont accept [the manner in which the law] restricts the right to freedom of expression. When that happens, people get intimidated, he said. This proposal will be approved certainly. Im sure of it. After drafting the amendments, Thura U Aung Ko said he presented them to Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann, who expressed his support for the changes. Thura U Aung Ko said the changes were needed to fulll President U Thein Seins promise to free all
political prisoners this year. Section 18 of the law states that those who want to stage a peaceful assembly or procession must apply for permission from the township police chief and township administrator at least ve days in advance. If they fail to do this or proceed with an assembly or procession that has been banned they face a one-year jail term, a K30,000 ne or both. Civil society groups and activists have been calling for the law to be amended or repealed since it was introduced in 2011. Section 18 simply shouldnt exist. We welcome this proposal [to remove it], said U Tun Kyi from the Former Political Prisoners group. He said forcing people to apply for permission from the township police chief violates section 354 of the constitution, which says citizens can express their desire freely. Ko Nay Lin Oo was charged four times under the Peaceful Assembly and Peaceful Procession Law in 2012 for organising demonstrations in Yangon without permission from township authorities. He has since faced courts in Sanchaung, Shwe Pyi Thar, Insein and Mayangone townships, receiving three K10,000 nes. One case is continuing. I dont think we should have laws with provisions like section 18 in our country anymore, he said. Translation by Thiri Min Htun
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A man smokes an opium pipe in northern Shan State. Photo: Aung Htay Hlaing
WIDESPREAD drug trafficking and abuse is the root cause of military conict in northern Shan State, says the leader of a minority ethnic army. And the Tatmadaw, along with a local militia, are directly to blame, the group says. The militia are doing drug trafcking. Who is responsible for that that [the militia] is able to [traffic drugs]? The [Tatmadaw] are, the commander-in-chief of the Ta Aung National Liberation Army, Brigadier General Tar Ho Plan, said in a recent interview. The brigadier general pointed the nger at a group based in Namhkam township known as the Pansay militia, whose leader is a member of the state parliament. The militia leader could not be contacted for comment. But Brig Gen Tar Ho Plan said it was difficult for the TNLA to target drug traffickers associated with the militia because of their links to the Tatmadaw. For businesspeople or private trafckers, we can easily arrest them, he said. Speaking to The Myanmar Times in Sal Lang village in Manton township in northern Shan State, Brig Gen Tar Ho Plan said that the TNLA aims to abolish all illicit drugs, including heroin, opium and methamphetamine, by 2017 in areas under its control, which include parts of Mantong, Kutkai, Mogok and Namhkam townships. If we dont act decisively over this drug problem, almost all the Taang [Palaung] young people will be drug users. There are very few educated young people. Its very worrying for the future, he said. U Myint Aung Tun, a community
leader from Tar Sone village in Namkham, said villages in the area need groups like the TNLA to take action against the growing drug problem in the absence of meaningful government action. There are drug sellers. We have [Tatmadaw soldiers] near my village. But they are just ignoring it, U Myint Aung Tun said. In my village, almost 90pc of young people use drugs. It makes them poorer and poorer and also affects their education. He added that the situation had improved after the TNLA began
trying to tackle the problem. However, there are areas under the control of militias where the TNLA cant take action, he said. The anti-drug campaign is a major policy of the TNLA, which was formed in 2011, and its political wing, the Palaung State Liberation Front. According to the United Nations Office on Drug and Crimes South East Asia Opium Survey 2012, northern Shan State accounts for 12 percent of total poppy cultivation in the country, with an estimated 6300 acres. Brig Gen Tar Ho Plan said the
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LEADERS in Myanmars medical community are trying to establish an independent college that will provide young doctors with specialised training immediately after they complete medical school. Graduates are currently only able to enrol in specialisation programs after completing two years of service in the state sector. However, the Ministry of Health hires only a small proportion of medical school graduates, leaving many without access to further training. The General Practitioners Society, a branch of the Myanmar Medical Association (MMA), is spearheading the push for the private college. President Dr Tin Aye said the society aims to have the school open by 2015 but will make a nal decision on the project at its annual meeting in December. If approved, the society will meet international organisations in February to draw up a roadmap for its establishment. The international assistance, he said, will help to keep the tuition fees affordable for Myanmar doctors. He said the college proposal
has already attracted interest from the British Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and an American medical university, which have offered to provide technical assistance. We have the intention to establish it as a private college, Dr Tin Aye said. Now we are trying to get permission from the Ministry of Health and are drawing a curriculum.
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Estimated number of GPs in Myanmar, of whom only 9000 have undertaken postgraduate specialisation Dr Tin Aye said there are about 20,000 general practitioners in Myanmar but only 9000 have completed some kind of postgraduate study, which he attributed to the government policy requiring two years of state service. The association already offers some four-month medical courses to graduates but for the GP society to gain permission to open a college the laws concerning medical education
will have to be amended. Department of Medical Science director general Dr Than Zaw Myint said that while the existing rules ban private medical colleges the ministry is updating them. The government is not ready [for private medical colleges] but our department is preparing to draw new rules and laws for private sector medical science education, he said. Proponents of private medical colleges argue that Myanmars universities are churning out graduates who are not yet ready to practice medicine. Private colleges can address this problem and in turn help to improve the quality of health care, they say. Dr Naing Win, 26, is a general practitioner. He said the countrys medical university teaches the necessary theory but students do not receive enough practical experience. Instead, young doctors have to nd ways to improve their skills, such as by working as an assistant to an experienced GP or attending further training after they nish university. I think a general practitioner college is needed in our county because after we nish [university] we are not ready to open a clinic, he said. We have just studied the basics of medicine and surgery. We need to know about [specialised subjects such as] family care, clinic management and communication [with patients].
In my village, almost 90pc of young people use drugs. It makes them poorer and poorer and affects their education.
U Myint Aung Tun Community leader, Namhkam
While the TNLA insisted drug eradication be a part of any ceasere agreement, the issue was not discussed at peace talks with the government in Muse in July, the group says. The TNLAs apparently zero-tolerance approach contrasts with that of many other armed ethnic groups, which rely on drug trafficking either directly or indirectly to survive. Jason Eligh, country manager of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, said some ethnic armed groups do not produce drugs but make money from taxing drug shipments that move through their areas of control. The complexities of this illicit trade, linked intimately with the perpetuation of localised corruption, conict and insecurity, [are] something that needs to be addressed if a
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Members of the Green Kennedy Group plant saplings on Mt Kennedy in Chin State. Photo: Supplied
REGION hluttaw MPs are pushing for the recently established constitution review committee to propose an amendment that would give regional parliaments control over the appointment of chief ministers. They argue it would be an important step for decentralisation, as the chief minister of each of the 14 state and region governments is currently selected by the president from among elected hluttaw representatives. While hluttaw representatives can vote on the presidents choice, they can only reject the candidate if it can clearly be proved that the person concerned does not meet the qualications of the chief minister of the region or state, the constitution states. The approved chief ministers then form the state and region governments. The current system, whereby the president directly appoints region or state chief ministers, goes totally against the idea of decentralisation, said Yangon Region Hluttaw representative Daw Nyo Nyo Thin. Another concern is that while the constitution forbids the president and members of the government from taking part in political party activities, it contains no such provision for chief ministers. At present, most hold senior positions in the Union Solidarity and Development Party. Region and state chief ministers are at the same time the [region or state] chairperson of their political party. This makes it hard for many representatives in the legislature to object to what their chief minister says, Daw Nyo Nyo Thin said. Chief ministers are the only regionlevel officials who are involved in the Union Finance Commission, which MPs say gives the parliament little control over the size of the regional
The current system ... goes totally against the idea of decentralisation.
Daw Nyo Nyo Thin Yangon Region Hluttaw MP
The issue is at least likely to be discussed by the review committee before it nalises its report on sections of the constitution that should be amended. U Ye Tun, the Pyithu Hluttaw representative for Hsipaw from the Shan Nationalities Democratic Party, said his party will propose that regional legislatures be given the power to appoint chief ministers. In the national legislature, elected MPs select two of the three presidential candidates, and then get to vote on which they prefer for the presidency. The public will never be satised if chief ministers are chosen by the president, he said, instead of through the votes of the public. Translation by Zar Zar Soe
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A man takes a photo of a newly discovered building near the site of Thai King Udombharas tomb in Mandalays Amarapura township. Photo: Phyo Wai Kyaw
More than 1000 tourists have come to see the site while it is being excavated.
U Phoe Wai Member of excavation team
Some locals think that Thai people have come here to take this land, Mr Vichit said. Thats wrong. This project is not a business for us. It is just to build a good relationship between Myanmar and Thailand. He added that while he couldnt estimate the projects total cost, it is already employing about 100 people from the area. In the past, this place was overgrown and looked like a potential crime scene. But it will become a historical park that tourists will want to visit. Translation by Thiri Min Htun
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MYAT NYEIN AYE myatnyeinaye11092@gmail.com FOREIGN investors are staying away from Myanmars sheries industry due to a lack of infrastructure and the prospect of prolonged returns, experts said. According to gures released last week by the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA), the sheries and livestock sector has attracted just US$347.474 million between 26 companies, representing a mere 0.79 percent of the total $1.8 billion foreign investment inow as of September 30. When the government passed its foreign investment law a year ago, hopes were high that investment would pour into the sheries sector. But so far this has not happened. Farming production is still falling because of a lack of investment. We need money from government and foreign investors to upgrade our businesses, said U Win Kyaing, general secretary of the Myanmar Farmers Federation. Though would-be investors meet with farmers, there is little follow-up. We welcome them warmly and invite them to visit our farms. But they dont seem interested, and they dont invest. Weve had plenty of discussions with foreign organisations about loans or micro-nancing, but its just talk, he said. Fisheries experts said investors might be frightened off by political uncertainty and infrastructure defects, and suggest that the foreign investment law could be improved. Electricity supply and transportation need improvement, and the sheries sector requires long-term investment, said U Toe Nandar Tin, an executive member of MFF. The investment drought persists despite the best efforts of local players holding exhibitions and conferences designed to pique interest, sheries experts claim.
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Myanmars year-on-year ination for the month of August
With inflation on the rise, the price for meats grew 8.5 percent from September to August, according to government data. Photo: Sta
Myanmars staple food, rice, increased 14.46pc from September 2012 to August, while gas and electricity prices grew 9.58pc during the same period. The price for meat, sh and eggs, meanwhile, increased 8.5pc. Following low ination in 2012-13, an increase in food prices and housing rental costs sent ination up to 6pc in
December 2012 then dropped to 4.7pc in March before the latest increase. The ination rate has not changed dramatically while some prices are up and some of them are down in CSO, but we could not say right now that the price is stable, said a Central Bank official, acknowledging that the government should
continue to monitor price uctuations in the market. The current rate does not have a big impact on salaries, which have increased while consumption is growing, but on the other hand the government has to effectively manage consumer prices before they get worse, he said.
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he said, the price of rice had come down to about K320,000 per ton. Ination hit 20-30pc during the 2003 banking crisis, although far short of the 60pc level recorded in the 1990s when the government would print money to keep up with skyrocketing prices. The Central Bank has said in the past that the weakening of the kyat against the US dollar in the
Rising ination is always a cause for concern since it hurts the poor disproportionately, but economies do sometimes experience rising ination.
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One of the tools the government has at its disposal is to release food stocks to the general public in order to offset price increases, something it has already announced it has done in the case of rice stocks in August, when prices were as high as K400,000 per tonne, said U Win Myint, spokesman for Ministry of Commerce. Since then,
past year has further increased ination. The dollar now trades for about K973, compared with K850 a year ago, according to the Banks website. However, some experts have contrasted the notion, saying that the US dollar exchange rate against the kyat is still fair and not too low to invite ination. It gives a boost to the competitiveness of Myanmars exports and import substitutes, while at the same time making the country a more attractive location for foreign investment, Sean Turnell, an expert in Myanmars economy at Australias Macquarie University, told The Myanmar Times last month.
WITH traffic congestion in Yangon bad and road accidents even worse, experts and customs officials are worried that new rules aimed at deterring importers from bringing in old and potentially unsafe vehicles will do little to resolve the situation. Ministry of Commerce spokesman U Min Min told The Myanmar Times that beginning next year, the government will ban the import of vehicle models that predate the year 2000 as a part of its long-term strategy to cut down the number of unsafe vehicles on the road. Even so, U Min Min said that such a policy may not deter certain importers, who have taken to cheating customs officials by claiming vehicles are newer than they actually are. Now, we will dene legal auto import models as being from the year 2000 up to 2008, but I think importers will try and bring in cheaper 1999 models, he said. He said that Myanmar would ideally like to bring its auto import restrictions in line with the international standard by capping used imports at models less than ve years old, but did not want to discourage importers of older vehicle models from investing in the burgeoning auto market. An official from the customs department, who requested anonymity, said that loose interpretation of the new rule by both importers and customs officials would greatly diminish its impact as older models currently being imported are only subject to a marginal ne of K100,000 per vehicle. Myanmar began imposing restrictions on imported vehicles last year, allowing in only models manufactured in 1996 or later. This year, a revised
Imported vehicles arrive in Yangon by ship like the one shown above. Photo: Thet Htoo
restriction shrinks the age of permissible models to those manufactured between 1997 and 2007. The 2014 import restrictions will dramatically shift the car market toward newer models. Since the car replacement scheme began two years ago, more than 200,000 cars have been imported, while the government has authorized more than a third of its 100 auto distribution centres to import 2008 to 2012 models. Imports of 2012 and 2013 models can also be accommodated for personal use so long as they are lefthand drive only. But with over 300,000 cars already registered at Road Transport Administration Department, according to U Min Min, some are questioning the
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governments long-term strategy for dealing with the number of vehicles on the road. Colonel Kyaw Htwe of the Nay Pyi Taw traffic police department said the continued importing of used cars would only lead to further congestion and accidents. Our country is still poor and the government wants citizens to drive. But the towns have not enough land to extend the road areas. In my opinion, they should allow the [importing of] cars produced at least within the last ve years. The government should plan for the next 10 to 15 years if they allow the importing of cars, he said. More than 2000 people were killed in about 7600 traffic accidents across Myanmar from January to August, according to local reports. Traffic jams and accidents are not related to imports, said Ko Win Ko, the owner of Win Ko Auto. Theyre caused by people who dont follow discipline. Public transportation and private cars should follow the rules. Compared with the population, there are too few cars.
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Factories in Yangon told to clean up their waste water emissions
The Yangon City Development Committee has ordered factories found to be emitting dangerous waste water to take action by the end of the year to process efuent effectively before releasing it. There are 78 factories that dispose of polluted waste water without purication, said U Than Lwin Oo, head of YCDCs pollution and cleaning department. We warned them in September to take the necessary purication action, and have observed that some factories are taking steps to set up a standard waste water disposal system. We gave them the December deadline, and will commence action next year against factories that have taken no steps to comply, he said. The 78 businesses on notice just some of the 3264 factories in the 24 industrial zones under YCDC jurisdiction include distilleries, leather plants and seafood freezing factories. Aye Sapay Phyu
Small and medium-sized companies can now import second-hand machinery, the government announced. Deputy Minister for Commerce U Pwint San said during a meeting last week in Mandalay Region that restrictions had been put in place in the past because the government believed local companies were not experienced enough to avoid being cheated, but said those import restrictions have now been lifted. We have allowed the importation of reconditioned or used machines because businesspersons now have the appropriate experience, he said. Ko Ye Win Aung, a businessman from the Mandalay Industrial Zone, said the move would help businesses save money. Id like to import new machinery for my company, but I have to buy used machines because I dont want to tie up a lot of capital, he said. Than Naing Soe, translation by Thiri Min Htun
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Mr Masahiro recommended banks establish subsidiaries as securities companies, as he expects maybe two or three times the current number of public companies after one year of stock exchange operation. Mr Masahiro said its important to set up settlement banks to clear payments between listed companies and buyers, saying that while the commercial banks are doing settlements
between banks in transferring money, they have yet to provide the service for public companies. While banks currently do manual settlement, he said, online settlement can be expected alongside the new stock exchange market, which he expects to be fully ready for trading in October 2015, later than Deputy Minister for Finance U Maung Maung Theins estimate of late 2014.
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A LACK of locally produced high quality paper means printers are heavily dependent on imported stock, dealers say although strong demand may allow the country to learn from industry leaders like Indonesia over the next few years. With paper consumption high in Myanmar, consumers of imported paper tend to focus more on price than quality, according to one paper import company spokesperson. We have no choice as our country cant produce the same quality as imported paper. So we just find the sources who can import at the minimum prices and we sell it locally at a fair price, said Ma Zarchi, manager of Taw Win Myint Mo Company. Ma Zarchi said the Myanmar paper market is influenced mostly by Indonesian-made paper, which she called a strong product with a
reasonable price. Local paper shop owner U Kyaw Win, who orders imported paper via local companies, agreed. The Indonesian paper is the best, as far as I know. After that follows Thai-, Chinese- and Indian-made paper. Myanmar International Printing Industry Exhibition, a paper trade show held last month at Yangons Parkroyal Hotel, played host to international suppliers such as Elof Hansson and showed off samples of newsprint, uncoated wood-free offset paper, coated wood-free art paper and other types of paper to potential buyers.
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Myanmar is now opening up and we are getting to know more about Myanmar, said M Ashok, the companys divisional manager in India. What India was in 1990s, Myanmar is today. When a country starts to grow, the paper market will grow automatically and the demand for paper grows. Mr Ashok said India was not a big exporter of paper, due to high domestic demand. But he said the country exports more than 1 million tonnes of its 9.3 million tonnes produced per year to African nations, and is also starting to look closer to home. What we expect now is India will get duty-free export within ASEAN countries in 2015, so [the Asian market is] opening up and India wants a big role to play. U Win Sein, sole local distributer of Elof Hansson paper products, said Myanmars meagre paper business shows very good promise over the next 20 years. Our local paper industries failed to produce quality paper, he said. So if the international companies are coming in, we can get their technology.
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Government mulls tax increase in order to boost GDP
The government is considering increasing taxes including income tax to swell the nations coffers, according to Internal Revenue Department. We are talking about it, the director of the Internal Revenue Department, U Tun Than, told The Myanmar Times. He said for now the department is looking at what taxes to increase and how, adding that its not yet certain which taxes will be increased as part of a plan to boost appropriations budgets and the GDP. After discussing it we have to report to parliament, U Tun Than said. Over the rst six months of the third scal year of the current governments term, the budget shows an estimated decit of K2.887479 trillion, according to government statistics. Nyan Lynn Aung
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There are a lot of things that we needed more practice at, like how to pitch to investors. Apart from some technical know-how, Myanmar entrepreneurs have an uphill battle to get their projects off the ground as they face skyrocketing rental prices, prohibitive loan arrangements and unreliable internet, electricity and infrastructure. One of the biggest barriers for budding entrepreneurs is the nontransparency of business start-up requirements, Ms Morris said.
People have no idea how to register a business. Theres not one website where people can go to nd information about registration and licensing, she said. The company that operates Project Hub, Morris & Silvester, will coordinate Myanmars second-ever Global Entrepreneurs Week from November 16-22. Launched by the duo in 2012, the sequel event promises more presentations, workshops and networking opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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President of Japans Mitsubishi Motors Osamu Masuko makes a speech in Tokyo on November 6. Photo: AFP
strategic products pickup trucks, SUVs and crossover models in its overall sales mix. Mitsubishi added it was aiming to slash costs as it targets an operating prot of 135 billion yen in the year through March 2017, up from 100 billion yen forecast in the current business year. AFP
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Dagon boasts a number of new residential and commercial properties, including Hotel Bo Bo Min, shown above. Photo: Boothee
partment of Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC). Three new residential mega complexes are slated for development in Dagon Seikkan township alone. Known as the Yandanar, Three Stars and Zawtika complexes, they will be able to house hundreds of families once they are nished. Yandanar alone will have 48 apartments, said Moh Moh Aung, general secretary of Myanmar Real Estate Service Association. Daw Mya Mya Win, a resident of Dagon Seikkan township said, We can see some development in our region because there are nicer buildings than before. More people are buying land or houses here this year. Dagon Seikkan is near downtown and the road is getting better. Another North Dagon resident
however said she felt the popularity was sure to impact on Dagons attractive sleepy afternoon feel. Construction of homes and other buildings, including hotels and banks is increasing. People are moving in from downtown, so property prices are rising, said Daw Me Me, who has lived in the township for 15 years. Daw Moh Moh Aung, managing director of Win Shwe Wha real estate agency, supported Daw Me Mes prediction that rising popularity would equal rising property prices. Property prices have risen from K10 million to more than K100 million depending on location, she said. Property located beside a main road can go for more than K150 million. Elsewhere, it might cost from K10 million to K80 million.
U Khin Aung Htun, joint secretary general of the Myanmar Hoteliers Association, told The Myanmar Times Dagon was also prime real estate for Yangons growing tourism. About 70 percent of foreign tourists visit Yangon. If the infrastructure and transportation are good, hotels will open in all the Yangon townships. Tourists like uptown hotels as well as downtown. The recently opened Bo Bo Min Hotel, the rst in North Dagon has already seen promising indicators of popularity and a ourish in nearby amenities such as bank branches, cafes and shops. I am happy because my town is prosperous and the standard of living is high, said U Aung Kyaw Oo said, a resident in North Dagon for 15 years.
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U Toe Aung, deputy head of the Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC).
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Located in the City Golf Resort, this property is ideal for a family that values privacy. This spacious 11,000 sq ft compound contains the 5200 sq ft two-storey house, with driveway and lawn. A two-storey garage beside the main house offers two staff bedrooms, while the main house has three double rooms and a single room. Though well maintained, the house is not fully furnished. Ample natural light from the large windows illuminates the two living rooms, plus one small extra room for a helper. The kitchen is bright and airy. The house comes with four air conditioners, and offers plenty of room for active children. Ei The The Naing
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Beijing Chinese school torn down to make way for $1.6 billion resort
A rural Chinese primary school built using charity money has been torn down to make way for a sprawling, US$1.6 billion international resort, Chinese media reported last week, provoking outrage online. The school, which mainly served children from farming families in Yanling county in central Chinas Hunan province, was torn down less than two years after it was built, the Beijing Youth Daily reported. The 900,000 yuan (US$150,000) cost of construction had been funded by Project Hope, a charity group that promotes educational projects in poverty-stricken parts of China.
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Workers labor at the construction site of the Greek Museum of Modern Art in Athens in a file photo taken on June 7, 2012. Photo: AFP
EU investors purchasing or renting property worth over 250,000 euros. But meanwhile, new legislation is in the works to increase tax on agricultural land, on top of recent hikes to the general property tax. This while overdue tax payments had climbed to 809 million euros in September, according to the Greek daily Kathimerini. More pressure is on the way for homeowners already hit. A ban on housing auctions to protect struggling owners from eviction expires at the end of the year, and will not be renewed in 2014. Stratos Paradias, head of the Hel-
lenic property federation (POMIDA), warns that the austerity imposed by Greeces creditors threatens to wipe out the property investment-based savings system that has supported Greek families for decades.
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Investing in property is a tradition for Greeks, a fallback to counterbalance shortages in state welfare, Mr Paradias said. This is now disappearing, condemning families to insecurity. Some are even donating property to simply get rid of it, he noted. The residential housing market is moribund as there are few buyers and banks are plagued with growing numbers of bad loans. Prices have fallen by over 30 percent these past three years. Its because of the taxes imposed by the [EU-IMF] creditors and the economic uncertainty, Paradias said. AFP
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line attacks, Mr. Tan of PwC said. However more needs to be done in the form of investments as well as attention, he said, citing PwCs survey showing that the number of security incidents detected worldwide in the past 12 months rose by 25 percent and average losses climbed 18 percent from the previous year. Asian businesses in general are still not investing enough in cyber security, Tan added, noting that companies usually invest after they encounter a serious attack. China, the worlds second biggest economy, and Russia are showing sol-
id progress in deploying cybersecurity safeguards while India is playing catchup, Mr. Tan added. Chinas Internet infrastructure is in fact more heavily guarded than others, thanks to the states role in the Big rewall of China, he said. Ms. Laven of IHS stressed that international cooperation is key to ghting cyber attacks. Cybersecurity is a cross-border issue. Governments can invest in prediction, detection and recovery, but a lack of alignment between countries leads to security weaknesses that no one government can address, she told AFP.
Criminal groups could attack wellprotected countries from overseas locations with weaker cyber safeguards, Ms. Laven said. Until governments can nd ways to work together on preventing cyber crime through penalties, incentives, or funding technical solutions that can be deployed across borders international attackers will always be able to nd weaknesses to exploit, she said. Ms. Heinl of RSIS said that so far, national and regional efforts to adopt comprehensive cybersecurity strategies have been somewhat slow and fragmented. AFP
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Bangladeshi mother Nazma Begum grieves at the grave of her garm DNA matching, at Jurain graveyard in Dhaka on November 7. Autho Bangladeshs Rana Plaza factory collapse, an official said November months after the disaster. Photo: AFP
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Palestinians walk past a mural of late Palestinian leader YasserArafatin Gaza City on November 7. Photo: AFP
tee to probe the killing along the lines of the one that investigated the murder of Lebanons Raq Hariri. Speaking to reporters in Lausanne on November 7, the Swiss team said the test results neither conrmed nor denied that polonium was the actual source of his death, although they
provided moderate backing for the idea he was poisoned by the rare and highly radioactive element. The quantity of the deadly substance found pointed to the involvement of a third party. The lab measured levels of polonium up to 20 times what it is used to detecting. AFP
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Uganda will not hand over fleeing M23 rebels to DRCongo, army declares
UGANDA will not hand over to the Democratic Republic ofCongoM23 rebels who ed after a resounding military defeat, the spokesman for the army and the defence ministry said on November 8. They are not prisoners; they are soldiers running away from a war so we are receiving them and helping them because it is our responsibility, Colonel Paddy Ankunda told AFP, adding that Uganda had also welcomed eeing soldiers from the DRCs national army earlier in the year. The March 23 Movement, a group formed 18 months ago which both Rwanda and Uganda have been accused of backing, was defeated by theCongolese army with the backing of United Nations forces and on Tuesday announced that it was putting an end to its military operations. Uganda military officers said Thursday that some 1500 insurgents from the M23 had crossed the border and surrendered. They will not be handed over to DRC. The peace agreement will determine, in matters of reintegration and reinsertion, the fate of the M23 soldiers, Ankunda said, referring to an agreement that was being negotiated under Ugandan mediation between the DRCongogovernment and the M23 before the resounding military defeat. A further 95 men, all wounded, sought refuge in neighbouring Rwanda, where they are receiving medical treatment, according to the local Red Cross. Analysts have cast doubt on the gure of 1500, saying that the entire M23 force numbered only around 1000 men at the end of October. They have suggested that the gure given by Uganda may include insurgents family members. AFP
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M23 rebels withdraw through the hills having left their position in the village of Karuba. Photo: AFP
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EastTimorese policemen recapture two of a dozen inmates who escaped from the Becora jail in Dili on November 3. Photo: AFP
Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa (left) chats to Australias Foreign Minister Julie Bishop after the opening of the Bali Democracy Forum in Nusa Dua on November 7. Photo: AFP
which theTimorese voted overwhelmingly in favour of independence, and its aftermath were marked by a campaign of violence by pro-Indonesian militias.
Following three years of UN administration, EastTimorgained independence in 2002 but remains poor. AFP
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accused of crimes by organisations set up after the coup such as Mr Thaksin, who was targeted by an anti-corruption panel. Senate speaker Nikom Wairatpanij on November 5 said he believed senators would reject the bill, but it was unclear whether he was speaking for a majority in the upper house. Even if the Senate rejects the bill, the lower house can pass the legislation and send it to the king for approval after a delay of 180 days. The ruling Puea Thai party, however, suggested on November 6 that it would push the amnesty through without approval by the Senate.
If the senators resolve not to accept this law draft and return it to the [lower house] MPs, the Puea Thai Party would like to guarantee that Puea Thai MPs will not take this draft bill for reconsideration, it said in a statement. Mr Thaksins sister Yingluck Shinawatra, who is now prime minister, on November 5 defended the bill, urging the country to forgive. She said the amnesty was needed to reunite the country after years of turmoil culminating in a bloody crackdown by the previous government on pro-Thaksin Red Shirt protests in 2010 that left more than 90 civilians dead. AFP
Indian spiritual guru Asaram Bapu (centre) is escorted by police, after he was arrested from his Indore ashram, at the airport in Jodhpur. Photo: AFP
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Philippine businesswoman Janet Napoles, wearing a bullet-proof vest, takes an oath at a public hearing at the Senate in Manila on November 7, 2013. Photo: AFP
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Kosovorejects election
KOSOVO election officials said on November 6 they had decided to annul a vote in a Serb-populated town that was violently disrupted by hardliners last weekend, and ordered a re-run. The central electoral commission said results from three polling stations in Serb-populated Kosovska Mitrovica were annulled due to damaged ballot boxes. The date for a repeat vote in these three polling centres will be determined later, the commission said in a statement. In a blow to Serbia, which hoped a peaceful election Sunday would accelerate its EU membership path, voting was disrupted in Serb parts of Kosovska Mitrovica after Serb extremists stormed a polling station and destroyed ballot boxes. The commission decision came as the prime ministers of Serbia and Kosovo, Ivica Dacic and Hashim Thaci, met in Brussels with EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton. Ms Ashton has condemned the violence that marred the election and called for an investigation without delay. The meeting is set to discuss the the live in the north, where they make up the majority and enjoy control over some public institutions. The participation of minority Serbs in the north, who have rejected Pristinas authority, was crucial for both Serbia and Kosovo to accelerate their respective EU membership bids. Serbia does not recognise Kosovos independence, urged the minority Serb community in the breakaway province to vote and have their say in Pristinarun institutions. Kosovos independence is recognised by more than 100 states, including the United States and 23 of 28 EU member countries. Earlier, the premiers of Kosovo and Serbia had vowed to keep a peace deal on track despite the election violence. Kosovos Mr Thaci has said capital city Pristina has passed the European test by organising an election throughout the territory and by including all the people. Both governments condemned the incidents, Mr Thaci said as election officials in Kosovo ordered a re-run vote in a town where Serbs stormed a polling station. AFP
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next steps in the electoral process and implementation of the landmark April deal between Pristina and Belgrade on normalisation of relations, Ashtons spokeswoman Maja Kocijancic said. The vote, agreed upon in the EUbrokered accord, was the rst Serbia has backed since Kosovo unilaterally proclaimed independence from Belgrade in 2008. Some 120,000 ethnic Serbs live in Kosovo, whose 1.8 million population is mostly Albanian. Some 40,000 of them
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Reg. No. 9804/2013 in respect of Class 25: Bathing trunks, beach clothes, belts, berets, bibs, cap peaks, cap (headwear), chemisettes (short fronts), coats, coats (top), corsets, cuffs, cyclists clothing, dressing gowns, ear muffs, esparto shoes or sandals, football shoes, footwear, frames (hat), furs, gabardines, gloves, hats, headbands, jackets, jumpers, knitwear, lace boots, layettes, leggings, linen, linings, motorists clothing, muffs, neckties, outer clothing, overalls, overcoats, pants, parkas, pullovers, pyjamas, robes, sashes for wear, scarves, shawls, shoes (welts), shoes, skirts, slippers, socks, sports boots, sports jerseys, sports shoes, stocking suspenders, stockings, stockings (heel pieces), suits, suits (bathing), sweat absorbent underclothing, sweaters, swimsuits, trousers straps, trousers, trunks (bathing), underpants, underwear, uniforms, veils, vests, visors, waistcoats, waterproof clothing, wristbands.
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Reg. No. 9805/2013 Reg. No. 9792/2013 Reg. No. 9793/2013 in respect of Class 32: Stout. Reg. No. 9821/2013 in respect of Class 41: Music concert services; live band performances; provision of recreational facilities; music hall services; show production; provision of karaoke facilities; organization of competitions for entertainment purposes; entertainment; recreation services; providing instructional tours, providing instructional tours relating to brewing; exhibition of films, presentation of films, production of shows, organization of beer tasting; entertainment relating to beer tasting; arranging and conducting of conferences, seminars, workshops [training]; booking of seats of shows; organizing sports and educational competition; party planning [entertainment]; film production; game services provided on-line; presentation of live performances and shows.
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Reg. No. 9813/2013 in respect of Class 28: Gymnastic and sporting articles; articles of sporting apparatus. Reg. No. 9814/2013 in respect of Class 41: Arranging, Conducting, and organizing of sporting activities, competitions and sporting tournaments, sporting events, sporting contests; provision of entertainment services relating to sports and sporting events; entertainment party planning; organisation of fan clubs, provision of fan club services; electronic games provided via the internet or a computer based system; providing websites for players to rank their scores of games; providing websites for game players to exchange information on games, provision of gaming facilities; provision of news and information relating to sport, sporting activities and entertainment. Reg. No. 9815/2013 in respect of Class 25: Articles of clothing; headgear; bathing trunks, beach clothes, beach shoes, belts [clothing], berets, bibs, boots, cap peaks, caps [headwear], chemisettes [short fronts], coats, top-coats, corsets, cuffs, dressing gown, ear muffs, esparto shoes or sandals, football shoes, footwear, frames (hat) [skeletons], furs [clothing], gabardines, gloves [clothing], hats, headbands [clothing], jackets, jumpers, knitwear, lace boots, layette, leggings, linen articles of clothing; body linen [garments], ready-made linings [parts of clothing], muffs [clothing], neckties, outerclothing, overalls, overcoats, pants, parkas, pullovers, pyjamas, robes, sandals, sashes for wear, scarves, shawls, shoes (welts for), shoes, shirts, slippers, socks, sport boots, sports jerseys, sports shoes, stocking suspenders, stockings, stockings (heel pieces), suits, suits (bathing-), sweat absorbent underclothing, sweaters, swimsuits, tee-shirts, trouser straps, trousers, trunks (bathing), underpants, uniforms, veils, vests, visors, waistcoats, wristbands. Continue to page 45
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US kidnapper rapist took cowards way out, captive says in first interview
RAPIST ArielCastrotook a cowards way out when he killed himself in prison, one of the three women he abducted and held captive for a decade said Wednesday. I understand the reason why he did it, Michelle Knight said. He nally gured out the pain he put us through was the pain he didnt want to go through. Ms Knight was the rst of the three women to be snatched off the street in 2002 when she was 20 years old. I was the most hated, she said in the rst public interview given by any of the women since their dramatic escape on May 6. By the third time I got pregnant, it was kicking, jumping on my stomach like I was a bed, Ms Knight said. He would literally have me lay straight and jump on my stomach. Ms Knight said Ms DeJesus who was 14 when she was kidnapped in 2004 would try to rub her stomach to ease the pain, but it just kept on coming like a knife. She said nearly died whenAriel Castroforced her to eat sandwiches with mustard even though she was allergic to it. Her throat and body swelled up. Ms DeJesus wrapped her arms around Ms Knight, who begged her to let me die, but she wouldnt do it. She was not close with fellow captive Amanda Berry, who was kidnapped at age 16 in 2003 and boreAriel Castros daughter. He treated her totally different so she looked at the situation in a different way, Ms Knight said. She was one of those girls that really didnt get it. It was Ms Berry who allowed the women to escape after breaking open part of the front door and calling out to a neighbor for help. Tasting freedom after 11 years of torture was a roller coaster of mixed emotions, Ms Knight said. I wanted to kiss the ground that I was walking on, and thank God for letting me get out of that hellhole. More than 92 pounds (42 kilograms) of chains were found in the lthy, darkened home where the women were kept in locked rooms with boarded-up windows. Ariel Castro, 53, pleaded guilty on August 1, after prosecutors agreed not to seek the death penalty. He was sentenced to 1000 years in prison and hanged himself from the window of his prison cell a month later. AFP
In the second episode of a paid interview with the popular Dr Phil television program, the diminutive woman described how she grew close with fellow captive Gina DeJesus after they were chained together in a locked room. There was times he would hit her and I would stop him and take the hit, she said. I know how it feels to be hurt, and I didnt want her to go through that. She described how Ms DeJesus comforted her afterAriel Castro starved her and beat her until she miscarried. Every time got worse, she told celebrity therapist Phil McGraw.
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Reg. No. 9822/2013 Reg. No. 9823/2013 in respect of Class 32: Ale, beer, malt beverages, stout; aerated and mineral waters and other non-alcoholic drinks; fruit juices and fruit drinks; syrups and other preparations for making beverages. Fraudulent imitation or unauthorised use of the said Trade Marks will be dealt with according to law. Win Mu Tin, M.A.,H.G.P.,D.B.L. for Heineken Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. P.O. Box 60, Yangon E-mail: makhinkyi.law@mptmail.net.mm Dated: 11 November 2013
Irans Foreign Minister MohammadJavad Zarif before a meeting with the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council plus Germany overIrans nuclear program at UN headquarters in New York. Photo: AFP
would be a mistake of historic proportions, Mr Netanyahu warned. Irans Zarif was due to meet early on November 8 with EU diplomatic chief Ashton, who is chairing the talks on behalf of the P5+1 group of world powers permanent UN Security Council members Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States, plus Germany. In their second meeting in Geneva in less than a month, Iranian negotiators sat down for a series of talks that
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ABangladesh Rifles soldier gestures following the announcement of his death penalty at the special court in Dhaka on November 5, 2013. Photo: AFP
The said Trade Marks (1), (2) (3) and (4) consist of (1) the letters AIA; (2) the letters AIA and a mountain device in a circle in black; (3) the words The real life company and the letters AIA and a mountain device in a circle in black and (4) the letters AIA and a mountain device in a circle in red the letters AIA, respectively. The above Trade Marks are used in respect of the following description of goods and services, that is to say: Class 16 Calendars; charts; envelopes; financial planning guides in printed form; holders for checkbooks [cheque books]; instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); member medical card; newsletters; office requisites (except furniture); printed matter; stationery. Class 35 Accounting; administration processing of purchase orders; auditing; book-keeping; business appraisals; business inquiries; business investigations; business management and organization; business research; commercial information and advice for consumers [consumer advice shop]; commercial or industrial management assistance; compilation of information into computer databases; compilation of statistics; cost price analysis; drawing up of statements of accounts; economic forecasting; personal management consultancy; price comparison services; consultancy, advisory services and provision of information relating to all the foregoing. Class 36 Actuarial services; banking; brokerage; capital investment services; capital management services; clearing, financial; credit card services; financial affairs; financial analysis; financial evaluation [insurance, banking, real estate]; financial information; financial management; financial planning, investment analysis, portfolio allocation services; financial services; fiscal assessments; fund investments; insurance; insurance brokerage; insurance services; leasing of real estate; monetary affairs; mutual funds; real estate affairs; retirement payment services; consultancy, advisory services and provision of information relating to all the foregoing. manufactured, imported, sold, rendered by or on behalf of AIA Company Limited in the Union of Myanmar. That Declarations of Ownership in respect of the said Trade Marks have been registered in the Office of the Sub-Registrar, Yangon, under Registration Nos. (1) IV/4231/2013, (2) IV/4232/2013, (3) IV/4233/2013 and (4) IV/4234/2013, respectively all dated 29th April, 2013. WARNING is hereby given that any fraudulent imitation, unauthorized or improper uses of the said Trade Marks or other infringement of the rights of AIA Company Limited in any manner whatsoever will be dealt with according to law. Dated this 11th day of November, 2013. U Kyi Win Associates for AIA Company Limited 53-55 Maha Bandoola Garden Street P.O. Box 26, Yangon, Phone 372416
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A man wears a face mask as a woman covers her mouth during a visit to Tiananmen Square in Beijing on November 5.Chinas top negotiator at international climate talks said on November 5 that air pollution in his own country the worlds biggest carbon emitter is harming its citizens.Photo: AFP
Reg. No. 4/8237/2013 in respect of Class 41: Providing education, training, guidance services and facilities; Operating nursery, primary and secondary schools; Providing teacher training services; Providing vocational training, organizational improvement, guidance, consultancy and support services; Providing inspection services; Providing curriculum programme development services; Arranging and conducting education related programmes, events, activities, conferences, workshops, seminars, camps, and road-shows; Arranging and conducting music, sport, drama and educational trips; Operating boarding schools, bus services, recreational facilities, tuition and training centres; and Developing and disseminating educational material. Fraudulent imitation or unauthorised use of the said trade mark shall be dealt with according to law. Daw Wint Thandar Oo, Advocate for Stratona bvba c/o Polastri Wint & Partners Legal Services Ltd. Unit 104, Royal Yaw Min Gyi Condo, No. 52, Yaw Min Gyi Street, Dagon Township, Yangon, Republic of the Union of Myanmar E-mail: wint@pwplegal.com Dated: 11 November 2013
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IRST, you hear the boisterous traditional music, symbolising the chaos that reigned before the earth was made. Then comes the horses head, representing the galaxy Asavani in which our planet first appeared. The Myanmar puppet show is nothing if not a stickler for tradition. But for all the colourful pageantry and the skill and the care its practitioners exert, the fact is that today Myanmar people are far less interested in their own puppet tradition than foreigners are. After the horse, two monkeys appear to symbolise the trees, followed by the
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dragon, the ogre and the zawgyi (demigod or magician) which join the dance in all its glamour and mystery. So lifelike are the figures that the local term is youk thay, or small person, said U Khin Maung Htwe, director of puppeteers Htwe Oo Myanmar. Marionette theatre is tightly bound by tradition. In the past, Myanmar puppeteers were only male, and the bodies of male and
female puppets were intricately carved as close as possible to real life. Their clothing was authentic pieces in miniature. A Myanmar marionette performance offers orchestra, singer and puppeteer. But now the discipline is starting to erode, as the new generation loses interest in the old art. In the old days, no pagoda festival was complete without a marionette show. But now, we can see puppetry only at festivals at Shwe Sar Yan, Tha Htone and Kyaik Khauk, Thanlyin. Those shows are free because local people wont pay to watch, said U Khin Maung Htwe. U Myo Min Aung, lead player of the
Htoo Char Yoke Sone puppet group, said, We once showed a play where a prince picked up a piece of fruit from the ground and put it in a girls basket. The audience loved it because the movements were so lifelike. We have to appeal to a local audience more. Falling demand is killing the art of puppetry as audiences, and the numbers of new puppeteers, dwindle. There were two members of the National University of Art and Culture in our puppet group. When we went to the UAE to perform, they stayed behind because theyd been offered more money. I dont blame them, as we cant give them job
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independent government. The tradition remained strong, with cartoonist U Pe Thein adding a new element to the show in 1961, a contest which sparked a new generation of modern Burmese cartoonists. But after General Than Shwes military government pressured the artists into ending the exhibitions altogether in 1997, the show closed until 2011, when the relaxing of censorship laws at last allowed it to resume. Fortunately, the appeal of the cartoon festival has not faded in the interim. In fact, its modern incarnation has inspired other annual exhibitions in the city, such as the Yae Kyaw cartoon exhibition in Pazundaung township, held during the October full moon festival of Thadingyut. Nowadays we draw the cartoons on drawing paper and show them at night, said U Mg Mg Aung, a cartoonist and one of the participants in this years show. Septuagenarian U Shwe Min Tar has been organising the event for the past 20 years and has been featured in the exhibition himself. His rst entry was made in 1958. He said this years event will feature satire and cartoons related to next months SEA Games competition. Another cartoonist, U Win Aung, said that the exhibitions inspire others to pursue the profession, as well as raising awareness about different issues. When [U Ba Gyan] was alive he used to cover a wide variety of topics and events and was occasionally ridiculed, U Win Aung said. His cartoons show human frailties. But his cartoons are the best known among Myanmar people because they depict the problems we face.
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security, said U Khin Maung Htwe. He said Myanmar puppet artists can only envy other Asian countries where the tradition of puppetry is being preserved and is still popular with local audiences, such as in Vietnam. Vietnamese water puppetry, originating from about the 11th century, is a unique variation on an ancient Asian puppet tradition. Using ponds and pools of water as a stage, the art form has a Water Puppet Theatre dedicated to its performance in Hanoi. But in Myanmar, the old ways are changing. The wood called ya ma nay was used for human characters, horses and nats . It is hard as teak, but not heavy. Millingtonia hortensis wood ( aye ka yit ) was used for kings, hermits and ministers, all carved by hand, said U Myo Min Aung. But now they use whatever kind of wood is readily available. I feel sad when I see puppet shows without music, stages and so on. We have a responsibility to explain not only about the history of Myanmar puppetry but also the discipline involved, said U Khin Maung Htwe. U Myo Min Aung says he can see the marionette slowly disappearing. The culture could disappear one day if we dont preserve it. Puppetry is a treasure of Myanmar culture and art. Its not just up to the government to help us preserve it.
The annual cartoon festival in Yay Gyaw, Yangon, is inspired by the Tazaungdaing cartoon festival held on 13th Street. Photo: Thet Htoo
We intend to distribute the handmade gifts all over the country so its a good opportunity for people to see what they like, Daw Saw Hnin Htwe said. The craft work incorporates the official SEA Games logo and artisans now have formal approval to sell their handmade gifts at market stalls. We created the gifts as the ministry specied, said Daw Myat Mo Mo from the Phoenix Land company. I used gifts with raw material which I could nd locally. I made 33 kinds of SEA Games pictures using ceramics. I am so proud to be a participant in this show. Myanmar will be the host of the 27th SEA Games from December 1-22. Hundreds of athletes will compete in 33 sporting events in Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon, Mandalay and Ngwe Saung.
MOE Set Wine, Myanmars representative in the Miss Universe 2013 international beauty pageant held in Moscow, has proved to be a popular candidate, rating consistently high scores during the preliminary rounds. In one of the rounds Best Bikini Body she came in at third place after Miss Philippines and Miss United States of America. Moe Set Wine was also included in the top 10 for the Miss Photogenic title, one of the more coveted titles in the Miss Universe comp. Lwin Mar Htun
Moe Set Wine has helped place Myanmar be placed on the international pageant circuit. Photo: AFP
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MUSIC REVIEW
Lin Lin impresses fans with his first solo performance in Yangon, October 26. Photo: Zarni Phyo
THE debut solo concert of Lin Lin one of Myanmars most famous and beloved popular singers drew a slightly older and mellow audience recently in Kandawgyi Myawsin Island in Yangon. Formerly of the band The Jungle and now a solo artist, Lin Lin played
his fan favorites for the mixed crowd, young and old, and even brought out his guitar to give fans an acoustic, unplugged side concert on a separate stage, playing Khouk Yoe Kyoe, (Going around in circles), among other famous tunes. The mood of the concert was so relaxed that he even solicited requests from the crowd from time to time, which pleased everyone. From time to time, someone would shout out a request for Lin Lins most famous song, Iron Buttery (which is also the name of Lin Lins third album), a song originally
written in honour of National League of Democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. When it was released in July 2013, the album sold 5000 copies in a single day. Lin Lin saved the most requested, and some would say, best for last. Iron Buttery was the nal song of the night. His eagerness and love for the audience was evident, as Lin Lin played two sets and was able to maintain the performance of his voice throughout. Most of his songs were about love and life, and some were political, but the mood of the evening was light and
airy, comfortable with only a bit of rock and roll in between. The whole audience joined in to sing one his most famous songs, Sate Kuu Htel Ka Manat Phyan (Tomorrow which I imagined in my mind). Everyone put their hands in the air and swayed along with the melody. Lin Lin picked up the mood a bit and woke up the younger crowd with Eain Met Htel ka Sit Thar Kyi(A soldier from my dream), Youn Ne(New dawn), and Khouk Yoe Kyoe were the hits for the night as everyone rocked though their evening with Lin Lin.
This is Lin Lins rst solo tour, but he has already released three albums as a solo artist. The albums, Sin Sar Par (Please think), and A Mhan Ta Yar (Truth) were released in 2009 and 2011 respectively. After the Yangon concert, Lin Lin is heading north, holding his rst live solo performances in Pyin Oo Lwin, Taunggyi and Mandalay. The Mandalay concert is particularly exciting for Lin Lin, who told The Myanmar Times that he was denied permission to perform there a year ago. Lin Lin starts his tour in Pyin Oo Lwin on November 10.
Lone Lone is a fine singer but she demonstrates little versatility, so may have trouble breaking out of the soft pop genre
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WHAT if I told you there is a daily ritual youve often completed but may not engage in regularly, one which can control your weight, help your kids do better in school, reduce your chance of heart attack and help you live longer? Well, there is, and its called breakfast. Most people have heard that breakfast is good for you, but what are the specics? Weve suspected for several decades now that regularly eating breakfast may have a variety of health benets. There is fairly good evidence
from different types of studies that skipping meals (and that usually means breakfast) is linked to being overweight and having high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes. Now, we have further information from a study published this year that eating breakfast regularly is associated with a decline in heart disease. The researchers followed 27,000 Americans for 16 years, and found that those who skipped breakfast had a 27 percent higher risk of having a heart attack over that time period. The benet remained even after statistically accounting for differences in diet, smoking and exercise. Whether eating breakfast is the sole cause of the benecial health outcomes found in these studies remains unproven. Nevertheless the argument for
having a morning meal is compelling. Paediatric research also extols the virtues of breakfast. Associations have been established between breakfast consumption, learning capacity and school performance. Passing up on breakfast seems to make it more difficult for kids to problem-solve, commit things to memory and maintain more concentration. Meanwhile obese children tend to eat breakfast with less regularity and consume a higher percentage of calories at dinner. Scientists dont know for sure why breakfast appears to be benecial. We know that people who eat every morning wind up consuming fewer calories than breakfast-skippers over the course of the full day.
It may also be that the body undergoes unnecessary stress from a metabolic standpoint if it doesnt have reliable energy stores during the rst few hours of the day. Perhaps this stress manifests as high blood pressure which causes heart disease, and insulin sensitivity which causes diabetes. Researchers who study circadian rhythm feel that food consumption in the morning helps reset the bodys internal clock, thereby contributing to a generally healthy state of being. So what is breakfast then? An article in the journal Nutrition Review denes breakfast as the rst meal of the day, eaten before or at the start of daily activities, within two hours of waking and typically no later than 10am. Somewhere between a quarter and a third of daily calories should
be consumed with the meal. Just what the optimal breakfast food is remains less well dened, but let common sense be your guide avoid sugary cereal and fried dough while emphasising grains and bre. The challenge to overcome in eating a healthy breakfast is often not a lack of desire but the logistics. Individuals and families need to make time for a morning meal, establishing a routine and making sure good food options are reliably available. Your body, heart and mind will thank you. Christoph Gelsdorf is an American Board of Family Medicine physician who sees patients in Yangon and California. He is an honorary member of the Myanmar Medical Association. Reader thoughts and questions are welcomed.
A masseuse massages while pythons slither over Indonesian customer Feri Tilukay. Photo: AFP
However, animal rights groups have raised concerns, with the Jakarta Animal Aid Network describing the treatment of the snakes as exploitation. We are angry to hear about any kind of animal exploitation, includ-
ing snakes, said group spokesman Benvika. Masseur, Abraham, insisted that the snakes were not being ill-treated and that they enjoyed the contact with humans that came
from the massages. We dont treat them like workers, we treat them like our friends or family, he said. We kiss them, we hug them, we take good care of them. AFP
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HIS month well be exploring a variety of noodle dishes from different cultures. Some dishes are classic; others are modern fusion creations which reinvigorate the traditions of the past with whole new tastes. Lets get started with soba noodles. Soba is Japanese for buckwheat; its a healthy alternative to other noodles as it contains all eight essential amino acids, as well as other nutrients. The process of making soba noodles is a marvel to watch never turn down an opportunity to observe a master noodle-maker at work but such is their popularity that you can also buy them dried or fresh but frozen at your local supermarket. I like the dried noodles, as theyre easy to store and I can pull them out at any time. This weeks rst recipe makes for a
quick and easy dinner after a long day at the office. The shiitake mushrooms in the miso soup impart strong avours to the noodles, but a touch of sugar helps sweeten the taste. SOBA NOODLES IN SHIITAKE MUSHROOM SOUP (SERVES 4) 6-8 dried shiitake mushrooms carrot, julienned 3 shallots 1 cups bean sprouts 2 tablespoons soybean paste (miso paste, dashi type) 5 cups water 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons light soy sauce 2 tablespoons mirin (a type of Japanese rice wine) teaspoon sugar 200 grams soba noodles Roasted sesame oil to garnish Chilli to garnish Wash the dried shiitake mushrooms thoroughly and soak them
in enough warm water to submerge them all. After they become soft and puffed, slice them thinly. Peel and shred the carrot. Slice shallots diagonally. Rinse bean sprouts thoroughly and drain well. Dissolve miso paste in 5 cups of water. Add vegetable oil into stockpot and saut mushrooms for a minute on medium heat. Add one-third of sliced shallots and saut as well. Remove pot from heat and slowly pour in miso mixture. Be wary of steam. Bring pot back over the heat and let boil. Once bubbling, turn down the heat and let simmer. Add soy sauce, mirin and sugar. If you prefer, add a generous amount of ground white pepper to the mix. Let simmer for another 5 minutes, add carrots, then simmer another 5 minutes to infuse all the avours. Prepare soba noodles according to packet instructions. Add noodles into a bowl, sprinkle bean sprouts on top and pour soup over them. Garnish with some shallots and a dash of roasted sesame oil. Serve with chilli powder. SOBA NOODLES WITH STIR-FRIED PORK MINCE AND VEGETABLES (SERVES 6) 300 grams pork mince 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 1 tablespoon mirin teaspoon ground white pepper 200 grams Chinese cabbage 1 medium-sized carrot 100 grams snowpeas 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic teaspoon sugar 350 grams soba noodles FOR THE DRESSING 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoon roasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons Kikkoman soy sauce
Soba noodles with stir-fried pork mince and vegetables. Photo: Phyo
2 tablespoons mirin teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon roasted white sesame seeds Absorb excess water from pork mince with kitchen paper. In a bowl, combine pork mince, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of mirin and ground white pepper and leave to marinade for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, wash the Chinese cabbage and drain well. Crush the white parts and slice them into 3-4 cm widths. Peel the carrots and slice them thinly (julienne). Snap off the top of the snow peas then wash and drain well. Heat vegetable oil in a wok on high heat. Fry the pork mince, using a wooden spatula to break it up. Let sizzle for a few minutes then add crushed garlic. Add the white (crunchy) parts of the Chinese cabbage and fry for 2 minutes. Add carrots and snow peas and fry for a minute.
Add cup of water, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and remaining mirin and sugar into the stir fry. Add the leaves of the Chinese cabbage, fry for 1 to 2 more minutes, and remove the wok from the stove. Prepare the soba noodles according to packet instructions. Mix all dressing ingredients well. Dish up the noodles onto the plate, pour the dressing over and serve with stir-fried pork mince on the side. TIPS Mirin, a sweet cooking wine, can be replaced with sugar. I use Korean soy paste as miso paste, but you can also substitute with 1 tablespoons dark soy sauce. QUOTE Never eat more than you can lift Miss Piggy, The Muppets NEXT WEEK Rice noodles
Imported steak at Hunters Cafe and Bar in Mandalay. Photo: Jeremy Mullins
of supply lines, the pizza would hold its own against Papa Pizzas gold Yangon standard. The cheese was thick, the toppings plentiful and the crust would have done an American pizzeria proud, coming without the sugary avour that is the downfall of many locally made pizzas. For dessert we split the cheesecake (K6000), itself another recent menu addition. While it came in somewhat crumbly, it served to satiate my sweet tooth. If you nd yourself in Mandalay in need of an oasis, you can do a lot worse than stopping by Hunters.
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SOCIALITE launched into her week with Halloween festivities on her mind. Her conundrum what to dress up as for The Myanmar Times Halloween party? A pre-SEA Games event thrown together by City Mart and the 100 Plus gang helped take her mind of her problems early in the week, leaving her time to spend scheming up her outt. On October 30 she got in on the ground oor for the launch of elevator-maker Jardine-Schindlers new offices in Yangon. The next day brought with it Halloween (!), but before donning her scariest costume, she attended the Nissenken factory launch and Asiana Airlines eco solar light donation ceremony. Then, after dark, she headed out with her MT crew for their annual spooky bonanza. The rst day of November saw a tired Socialite itting about to events like the lucky draw awards ceremony of Pokka soft drinks. On November 2, she visited the Origin Spas launch for a much needed massage. From there, she was off to try her luck at the Nescaf lucky draw. Alas, she didnt win, but consoled herself that there will be more opportunities next week. See you then!
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AESAREA, a small town in central Israel on the Mediterranean Sea known for its upscale neighborhoods, was built two millennia ago as a port city at the command of Herod the Great, the Rome-appointed king of Judea. Ruins of the man-made harbour still stand today, and though an earthquake once left most of the breakwater below the waters surface, the remains about 500 meters away reveal the grand scale of the undertaking. The towns historic park includes the ruins of a palace with beautiful mosaic oors, an amphitheatre and a stadium for chariot races, which offer a taste of the ourishing New Testament era when the city was built. Its said that there was once anchorage for 1000 ships, said Oren Dov, a local tour guide. Surrounding the harbour, the ruins of the city are a valuable reminder of the legacy of Herod the Builder. Born during the Hasmonean dynasty, which ruled Judea during the rst and second centuries BC, Herod was descended from a people who had been converted to Judaism. Through strong ties with Rome, Herod made a name for himself as the Hasmonean dynasty faded. He was elected king of the Jews by the Roman Senate in the year 37 BC and he ruled until his death, after which Rome divided the territory among three of his sons. Herod is almost universally portrayed as a cruel and jealous king. Many believe that when he learned of the birth of Jesus, who would become king of the Jews, he ordered all infant boys put to death. He is also said to have murdered his wife, three sons and mother-in-law during an internal feud. No Jew would name a child Herod, nor would that name be given to a street or building, Dov said. But as an architectural visionary, Herod was glorious. Ruins of the architectural projects he spearheaded are scattered across Israel and the
West Bank, which include the Temple in Jerusalem and the fortications at Masada. According to Silvia Rozenberg, 64, of the Israel Museum, [As a builder,] Herod the Great changed the landscape of this area. Todays Israel was then under the control of the Roman Empire. Herod distinguished himself as a provincial governor under the Hasmonean dynasty and was heavily indebted to Rome for the establishment of his own power base. Herod was backed by Octavius, who would become Augustus, the rst Roman emperor, and successfully balanced the demands of being both king of the Jews and a Roman citizen. The inuence of Rome is visible his architectural projects were all executed in the Roman style and the name Caesarea is derived from Augustus full name. While Herod needed to maintain favour with Rome, He probably tried to create employment through construction to win support as a king who served the needs of the people, Rozenberg said. During Herods rule of more than 30 years, Judea saw no major wars, and it seems possible that he was trying to clean up his image as a brutal king through such an abundance of magnicent architecture. Walking among the ruins of Caesarea its harbour, residences, warehouses, recreational facilities and temples one gets a sense of a complex city plan featuring structures designed for a variety of functions. The ports foundation, which was constructed underwater using cement a rst at the time stands out as a product of practicality and technological innovation. Herod appears to have been bold but exible in his ideas. It took 12 years to build Caesarea, and Herod is said to have paid countless visits to construction sites. One can picture Herod standing before the city as it neared completion, dreaming of glory for the Jews, vowing to leave behind a symbol of his rule. The Yomiuri Shimbun
YANGON TO TOKYO Flights Days Dep Arr NH 914 Daily 21:45 06:50+1 YANGON TO KOLKATA Flights Days Dep AI 228 1,5 14:05 MANDALAY TO BANGKOK Flights Days Dep TG 782 2,3,5,6,7 9:30 PG 710 1,3,5,7 14:10 Arr 15:05 Arr 11:55 16:35
PHNOM PENH TO YANGON Flights Days Dep Arr 8M 404 3,6 20:15 21:40 SEOUL TO YANGON Flights Days Dep Arr KE 471 Daily 18:40 22:30 0Z 769 3,6 19:50 23:25 TOKYO TO YANGON Flights Days Dep NH 913 Daily 10:30 HONG KONG TO YANGON Flights Days Dep KA 250 1,3,5,7 21:45 Flights AI 227 KOLKATA TO YANGON Days Dep 1,5 10:35 Arr 15:30 Arr 23:30 Arr 13:20
MANDALAY TO DON MUENG Flights Days Dep Arr FD 2761 Daily 12:45 15:00
Ceasarea harbour in Isreal, built under Kind Herods command. Photo: AFP
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LEO | Jul 23 - Aug 22 Make a pledge to yourself to succeed in life and be careful to conduct yourself towards others, as you would want them to act towards you. You must learn to cut all sources of retreat. Unfortunately, you dont have any magic, but better than magic is what you call discipline. There can be no enlightenment without the practice of right concentration, which is also important in personal relationships. VIRGO | Aug 23 - Sep 22 There is no doubt that environmental conditioning has had a strong effect on your performance as well as capability. Your own standards of acceptance from yourself and others must be reasonable and adaptable. Knowledge is not always the power but your mind should not be complicated with preconceived theories and analysis. Success is a fulllment of the secrets of success. Sincerity, positive attention and responsibility are the roots of love. LIBRA | Sep 23 - Oct 22 You should always have a lot of respect for yourself. This should be your gift to yourself everyday. One way to maintain self-respect is to not tolerate injustice and unfair treatment from others. Praising a woman before marriage is a manner of inclination. But praising after you marry is a matter of peace, necessity and a good life. In marriage the little things are actually big things. SCORPIO | Oct 23 - Nov 21 Have a deep and unshakeable faith in social rules to cultivate a reciprocal relationship which is the essence of a social foundation. Every action, good or bad, is always followed by an equal reaction. Move forward into the adventure of life today with inspiration and enthusiasm. You can expect to feel satised and pleased on your path to spirituality. SAGITTARIUS | Nov 22 - Dec 21 All events in your life, good or bad, are governed by thoughts and decisions. Try to adjust yourself to what is and try not to adjust everything to your desires. Enjoy what is beautiful and love and behave positively towards those you love and love you. Today should always be your most wonderful day in making your life great. Manifest your loyalty in a word or deed to make everything loved. CAPRICORN | Dec 22 - Jan 19 Practice entertaining quiet thoughts. Do not entertain excited thoughts, angry thoughts or nervous thoughts. Do not forget the rudimentary fact that there are some people and things you just have to get along with. The secret of getting anything done is to act immediately according to your given chances. Life is queer with its twists and turns, except for love affairs.
MANNY MAUNG manny.maung@gmail.com HE men and the women have been separated into two large rooms. They sit, patient and calm, waiting for someone to attend to them. Many of them are elderly. Some of them have one eye covered in bandages, others both. They are a handful of the 1242 patients who regained their sight last month at the Yangon Eye Hospital, having had their cataracts removed after what has been, for many of them, years of blindness. And they are about to see for themselves the difference a new and revolutionary surgical procedure has made. I had my eye operated on yesterday, said 63-year-old Daw Myint Oo, a few moments after the bandage was removed from her right eye. And already, I can see. I can see you! Myanmar has one of the highest rates of blindness in the world 8.1
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Nepalese eye surgeon, Dr Sanduk Ruit, leads an international team in performing hundreds of non-invasive cataract surgeries in Yangon in October. Photo: Boothee
Daw Myint Oo regained sight in her eye just one day after surgery. Photo: Boothee
percent in rural areas, with cataracts to blame for 60pc of lost sight. Those who suffer most are the elderly, as their eyes degenerate over the years. But eye surgeon Dr Sanduk Ruit says cataracts are an easily treatable condition and now more so than ever, thanks to a less invasive surgical technique that reduces the time needed for treatment and recovery. Considered one of the most progressive eye surgeons in Asia, Dr Ruit who is medical director of Nepals Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology has pioneered a unique method whereby cataracts can be removed in
Patients are attended to prior to having their cataracts removed at the Yangon Eye hospital Photo: Boothee
Two patients wait outside the operating room for their turns in having cataracts removed from their eyes. Photo: Boothee
just under 10 minutes. The most important thing about this surgery is that in such a short time, you can make a difference to the lives of so many people, Dr Ruit said. Its a very powerful thing. Small incision cataract surgery needs no stitches; Dr Ruit and his team are able to treat as many as 100 patients a day. Im here being supported mostly by the Fred Hollows Foundation and many other NGOs who have similar plans to help reduce treatable blindness. But our main plans are to continue to deliver training programs that are needed, he said in between surgeries. The late Dr Hollows, an eye surgeon, met Dr Ruit in Nepal in the 1980s and the pair became close friends and collaborators. The foundation helped establish and continues to support the Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology. It also plans a further two cataract surgery camps in Myanmar next year. Asked how well he thought the operations had been received so far, Dr Ruit said the results were on par with those from other parts of the developing world where similar initiatives had taken place. The rst post-op results are very good. Weve had no complications and no patients will need re-surgery. This will be one of the landmark results in Myanmar. But he said it was imperative that the training programs continue to receive non-obstructive passage from the Ministry of Health. He said the biggest challenge in a country like Myanmar is being able to provide adequate training for support staff and the right education at the community level. Coming from Nepal, I understand the issues of developing countries very well, Dr Ruit said. So, I can understand what is needed here in Myanmar and its a wonderful opportunity for the Ministry of Health to take the approach that were offering that we have successfully implemented in Nepal. It can work very well. Daw Myint Oo attests to the impact of the program on people from rural regions. She said she could now help her family instead of feeling like a burden, and could once again take part in family life rather than sitting on the sidelines. Please let them know how grateful I am to everyone, she said. The people who helped me get here, the people who donated so that I could have this surgery for free and also the people who have helped handle everything here at the hospital. Im so happy.
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Horizon Intl School 25, Po Sein Road, Bahan Tsp, tel : 541085, 551795, 551796, 450396~7. fax : 543926, email : contact@horizonmyanmar. com, www.horizon.com
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Top Marine Show Room No-385, Ground Floor, Lower Pazundaung Road, Pazundaung Tsp, Yangon. Ph: 01-202782, 09-851-5597
Legendary Myanmar Intl Shipping & Logistics Co., Ltd. No-9, Rm (A-4), 3rd Flr, Kyaung St, Myaynigone, Sanchaung Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 516827, 523653, 516795. Mobile. 09-512-3049. Email: legandarymyr@ mptmail.net .mm www.LMSL-shipping.com
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G-01, City Mart (Myay Ni Gone Center). Tel: 01-508467-70 Ext: 106 No. 5, U Tun Nyein Street, Mayangone T/S, Yangon. Tel : 01-660 612, 011 22 1014, 09 50 89 441 Email : lalchimiste. restaurant@gmail.com
SUPERMARKETS
Capital Hyper Mart 14(E), Min Nandar Road, Dawbon Tsp. Ph: 553136. City Mart (Aung San Branch) tel: 253022, 294765. City Mart (47th St Branch) tel: 200026, 298746. City Mart (Junction 8) tel: 650778. City Mart (FMI City Branch) tel: 682323. City Mart (Yankin Center Branch) tel: 400284. City Mart (Myaynigone Branch) tel: 510697. City Mart (Zawana Branch) tel:564532.
TOP MARINE PAINT No-410, Ground Floor, Lower Pazundaung Road, Pazundaung Tsp, Yangon. Ph: 09-851-5202
International Construction Material Co., Ltd. No. 60, Sint-Oh-Dan St, Lower Block, Latha Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel : 01-2410292, 243551, 09-431-83689, 09-448033905.
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Effective computer knowledge. Knowledge of English in speaking and writing is an advantage. Red Cross Volunteers are preferable. Pls send applicationi letter, CV and related documents to Myanmar Red Cross Society Head Office. Yazathingaha Rd, Dekkhinathiri,NayPyiTaw. Or mrcshrrecruitment@ gmail.com MEDECINS du Monde (MDM) is seeking Accountant 1 post in Pyapon:Universitydegree in finance, accountancy or related feild. 1 year experience in accounting & finance field. Fluency in Myanmar. Fair English both speaking & writing. Good computer skills. Pls submit CV & a cover letter to MDM Country Coordination Office, Yangon, 47-B, Po Sein St, Bahan, Yangon. Email : office.mdmmyanmar@ gmail.com for two new colleagues for one Reservation Manager and one Account Staff in our office in Yangon : Good communication and inter-personal skills, fluent in English, travel business/ room reservation experience/ finance experience for all at least 2 years, excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, Internet & Email), good problem-solving and decision making skills, self-motivated and result driven, able to work alone or part of a team, must possess ability to work under pressure, highly motivated & outgoing personality. Pls submit CV with photo & other certificates personally or per e-mail to 11 (A), Maharmyaing St, Sanchaung, Yangon. Ph: 511658, 511701, Email: zinzin@is-myanmar.com www.icstravelgroup.com SALES & MARKETING Department, Sales Manager: Able to speak, read and write English Fluently. Highly motivated, aggressive, self-confident and dynamic person. Pleasant Personality and good interpersonal skills. Computer Knowledge. Preferable with hotel sales experience. Interested applicants may submit detailed CV in English with relevant documents, a recent photo, Labour registration card, and contact details to the HR Department, 37 Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Yangon. Tel: 01-9662866/57-59 within one week WORLD TRADE Associate Trading Company Ltd is seeking Sales and Marketing M 4 Posts : Degree or Diploma holder in related field. Good personality, polite, neat and tidy. Pls contact : 40/42, 136 St, Tarmwe, Yangon. Ph: 01 200151 , 01 200288 , 09510-9966 SALES PERSONS at Pomelo. Pomelo is the favorite shopping destination for tourist coming toYangon (source: tripadvisor.com) and we are well established in the international community. PomeloopenedinJanuary 2012 and business has been very good. We are therefore looking forward to expanding our Myanmar sales team. Pls contact us if you: like to interact with people & customers, have an interest in marketing and sales, have good English skills, enjoy working in a multicultural environment, have an interest in, and willingness to learn more about the products we sell, as well as the producer groups we work with. Pomelo products are handmade Myanmar crafts of high quality. Please visit our shop or our internet site to learn more about the products and the producer groups we are working with (www.pomeloyangon. com). We are primarily looking for sales persons that can work 40 hours per week, but we also need sales persons that can work evenings and/ or weekends. We believe that you can continue to grow with Pomelo as our concept will expand to other tourist areas in Myanmar. Pls send CV/resume to Rachel Storaas by email : PomeloYangon@gmail. com or deliver at Pomelo; 3rd flr of Monsoon restaurant (85-87 Thien Pyu Rd). AYEYARWADDY Group Co., Ltd is seeking Operator - F 15 posts : Any graduated / any diploma/ Ten Standard Passed. Excellent in spoken & written English (a must). Good interpersonal skills. Good communication skills. Age 20 to 25. (2)Chief Account & Finance Controller - F 3 posts: B.Com or M.Com and CPA or ACCA Part II or III passed. Experience 6 years and above in related field is preferable. Good communication skills & leadership skills. Good in spoken and written English. Able to prepare the final account & able present management team requirements. Able to prepare budget forecast for future projects. Excellent in Microsoft office. Pls submit CV with recent photo, copies of relevant qualifications, labor registration, copy of NRC not later than (28-112013). winwin.ati@gmail. com HORIZON Int'l School is looking for (1) Assistant Teacher - F 2 posts :Age 20 ~ 35, University graduate, Proficient in English, Comfortable working with young learners, Able to devote oneself to teaching, Friendly, enthusiastic and patient, (2).Office Secretary - F 2 posts : Age under 30, Bachelors Degree in any field or Diploma in the relevant field, Sufficient work experience, Good command of English, Computer literate, (3). Receptionist - F 1 posts : Age under 30, Bachelors Degree in any field or Diploma in the relevant field, Sufficient work experience, Good command of English, (4). School Car Driver - 1 post : Age 25 ~ 40, Can speak English fluently, Able to drive any car, Driving license should be valid, Friendly, enthusiastic, patient and punctual, Can work long hours, Must be fit in physically and mentally. BENEFITS: Attractive Salary, Lunch is provided, An opportunity to work for an institution where students have lots of outstanding international achievements, Pls bring CV along with a copy of your credentials to 235, Shukinthar Myo Patt Rd, Taketa, Yangon. Ph: 450396, 450397, Closing date : November 25, 2013. URGENTLY REQUIRED (1).Sales & Marketing Staff/ Supervisor (2).Admin & Office staff (3).Personal Secretary/ Executive Secretary (4).B.Com ( C PA ) R e c e p t i o n i s t (5).HR Manager (6). Accountant. Every post suitable for Male/Female and attractive salary. Send CV to christinekhine@ gmail.comCall: 09-5146505 (Christine) A+ HARDWARE Technician. Pls contact Ph: 256-711,256-512, 09-513-4031. ACCOUNTANTS & General Clerks M/F - Urgent need US$ 1,000/Month, Free Accommodation, Food, Transport Yearly Bonus, Local Allowances, Festival Allowances. To work in Nigeria, Lagos. 25 Myanmar are working there No agent fees, Air Ticket Free, During Vacation with pay CPA or ACCA or M.Ba or B.Com or D.Ma or LCCI. Good for English speaking, Computer skill & MYOB. Ph : 01-573881, 09-5148138. URGENTLY requires a receptionist who can speak English. Pls apply to the following address and e mail. advertising.myanmar@ gmail.com. SAIL Group of Companies Ltd : 790 Corner of Bogyoke Rd and Wadan Rd, Suite 603, Danathiha Center, Lanmadaw, Yangon. Ph: 951-211870, 951224820, 951-660839 AUDIER & Partners, a Vietnam-based international law firm with offices in Vietnam, Mongolia and Myanmar is looking to hire business lawyers for its Yangon Office. Profile: Myanmar nationals holding advanced law degrees, minimum 1 year work experience in law firms/ government entities, full English proficiency (reading, writing, speaking), computer software proficiency. Pls submit CV to grangerat@ audierpartners.com NGAPALI BAYVillas & Spa is seeking Spa Manager at 5 star Deluxe Hotel in Ngapali : Management experience within the spa industry 2 years, Ability to meet financial targets, Ability to work under pressure, Excellent grooming standards, Willingness to develop team members and self, Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations, Ability to work on your own or in teams, Passion for customer service, Knowledge of the local market, Certification from internationally acknowledged institu tions. Apply with an up to date CV & uploaded photo to gm@ngapalibay.com (1) AN Experienced English Teacher (male) is available to teach at the students' residence. Pls call at 44, Athoka St, Natchaung Ward, 3rd Flr - left side), Tamwe, Yangon, Pls ask for Mr.David (after 7pm or before 10am). (2) A licensed your guide, (English/ French) is available for immediate appointment. Pls contact personally, Mr.David, between 9 ~10 am, at 44, Athoka St, Natchaung Ward, Tamwe, Yangon. NESTLE is seeking Sales Trade Development Manager: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or relevant educational degree. 5 years' experience in similar position, in FMCG is preferable. Computer literacy & English communication skills. Pls submit complete detailed resume to Nestle Trading (Thailand) Ltd. Flr 11th Centerpoint Towers, 65 Corner of Sule Pagoda Rd & Merchant St, Kyauktada, Yangon, Ph: 09-732-32462. Or Email: zinhnaunga@ nestlemyanmar.com.mm (OR) tztzha@gmail.com
UN Positions
THE Int'l Organization for Migration (IOM) office in Yangon is seeking (1) Database Operator 1 post in Mawlamyine, Mon State. (2) Behaviour Change Communication Mentor 1 post in Ye Tsp, Mon State. (3) Medical Trainer 1 post in Ye Tsp, Mon State. Pls submit an application letter and an updated CV with a maximum length of 3 pages including names and contact details of 3 referees (copies of certificates and further documents are not required at this stage) to Int'l Organization for Migration (IOM) Mission in Myanmar - Yangon Office, 318-A, Ahlone Rd, Dagon Tsp, Yangon, Email: hryangon@iom. int, Closing date : 11 November 2013 .
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MEDECINS du Monde (MDM) is seeking Administrative & HR Assistant 1 post in Yangon: University Degree. 1 year experience in the field of administration (visa/ travel management) & HR. Good typing skill in Myanmar and English. Fluency in Myanmar and English languages. Good knowledge of Excel, MS Word, Internet and email. Pls submit CV and a cover letter to MDM Country Coordination Office, Yangon : 47B, Po Sein St, Bahan, Yangon. Ph: 542830, 09731-71002. Email: office. mdmmyanmar@gmail. com NORWEGIAN Refugee Council is seeking Finance Officer in Yangon: B.Com or ACCA or Bachelor Degree with certification in Accounting &Finance. 3 to 5 years of relevant finance experience in NGO. Good communication skills in English. Fluency in the English. Pls submit CV, including application letter & contact detail of 2 referees (no other supporting documents are required for this state), clearly indicating the position on your CV to admin-hr@myanmar. nrc.no with cc to finco@ myanmar.nrc.no or mail to: HR Officer, NRC, No.68, Than Lwin Rd (Corner with Aung Daw Mu St), Bahan Tsp, Yangon. Closing date :8th November 2013 to: WORLD VISION Int'l - Myanmar is seeking Area Development Program Manager 2 posts in Amarapura Mandalay Region, Myeik - Tanintharyi Region: University DegreeinSocial Studies and Masters Degree in Development/ Public Administration/ Business Administration/ Policy Studies would be an advantage. 5 years experience in community development or related field. Competent in use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel & Power Point. Excellent command of Myanmar & English and excellent knowledge in report writing. Must provide a clean criminal background. Pls submit resume (clearly identify the post you apply) by post to HR Department, World
Vision Int'l - Myanmar or in person to application drop-box at No (18), Shin Saw Pu Rd; Ahlone, Sanchaung PO or send to myajobapps@wvi.org Closing date : November 15, 2013. PEACE WINDS Japan (PWJ), a Japanese NGO, has an immediate opening for (1) Finance/ Administrative Officer post to assist our WASH project in Hpa-an, Kayin State. Ideal candidate will have University degree, must have at least 2 years of related experience in NGO, strong English speaking and writing skills, good computer skills, ability to multitask. Karen language skills advantage. Qualified & interested applicants pls send CV & a cover letter to recruit.pwj.myanmar@ gmail.com Closing date: November 25. SOLIDARITES Int'l is seeking Base Manager 1 post in Monywa, Sagaing Division. Pls submit application (CV, cover letter, references) to the attention of: HR/ Admin Department Solidarites Int'l No.44(A), Tharyarwaddy Lane, Sayar San Ward, Bahan, Yangon Office or per email: recruitment@ solidarites-myanmar.org/ mon.admin@solidaritesmyanmar.org (please use basic Excel, Word or PDF format). Closing date: 15.11.2013. ACTION AID is seeking Project Manager, Socio Economic Development Network Based in Nyaung Oo: University degree. 5 years experience in program management including income generating activities for the poor/or social enterprise using participatory methodologies. Good computer skills & management of web site content & its updating. Excellent in English and Myanmar. More languages is appreciated. Pls send an application letter with C.V to (1), Win Ga Bar Avenue, Shwe Gone Daing, Bahan, Yangon or email : Aamyanmar.Job@ actionaid.org or a copy to job.actionaid509@ gmail.com, Closing date : October 20th 2013, No requirement of photo or copy of certificates. ACTIONAID is seeking (1) Bookkeeper in Nyaung Oo: BA on accounting. 2 years work experience in business (accounting section). Fluency in English and Myanmar. (2) Marketing Officer (SEDN Emporium staff) in Nyaung Oo: University degree in marketing or related field. Diploma in marketing. 3 years experience in marketing. Fluency in English & Myanmar. Pls send an application letter with a current C.V to (1), Win Ga Bar Avenue, Shwe Gone Daing, Bahan, Yangon or email :Aamyanmar.Job@ actionaid.org or a copy to job.actionaid509@gmail. com (No requirement of photo or copy of certificates. We will prefer to receive application only) Closing date : 17th November 2013: SOLIDARITES Int'l (SI) is seeking Speed boat Driver 1 post in Sittwe: 1 year of driving experiences. Basic
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As a leading global company, Daewoo International Corporation (Myanmar E&P) is seeking an energetic, reliable and qualified person to fill a position for its ongoing operations of Oil & Gas Industry in Myanmar. Process Engineer (1 post) - University Graduate (prefer Chemical Engineering) - Minimum 3 years professional experience in a relevant field - Hands on experience of effective Hydrocarbon processes including modeling i.e. HYSYS - Strong Analytical approach to tasks including Troubleshoot, Root Cause and Risk Mitigation - Knowledge of Production Safety standards and their application - Proficiency in English language Telecoms Specialist (1 post) - Degree/Higher Diploma in Computer Engineering, Telecoms Technology or related disciplines - 15 years relevant experience in managing Enterprise Telecoms System such as VSAT, Radio, PABX, PAGA - Knowledge and experience maintaining VSAT, Radio, PABX, PAGA - Preferable experience in managing Platform or Drilling Rig telecoms - Experience in project of VSAT and Radio implementation Network Specialist (1 post) - Degree/Higher Diploma holder in Computer Engineering, Network Technology or related disciplines - 15 years relevant experience in managing Enterprise LAN and WAN involving devices such as routers, switches, WAN accelerators and load balances. - Knowledge and experience maintaining WAN involving a MPLS/ IPLC optical network - Experience in managing in a network environment over multiple sites - Experience LAN upgrading project or LAN optimization - Preferably has CCNP and CCIE certification and others Network related System Engineer (1 post) - Degree/Higher Diploma holder in Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related disciplines - Minimum 3 years relevant experience in managing Server, Hardware, Software, Linux, Windows, Firewall/VPN and Security. - Knowledge and experience maintaining system backup and data backup - Experience in managing of Application Server, Mail Server, Linux Server, Web Server, SAP Server - Experience in operation of firewall/VPN,Anti-virus,Anti-Spam, Intrusion Detection, System/Computer security & vulnerabilities assessment - Preferably has CCNA certification and others System related - Experience in managing LAN networks, involving devices such as routers, switches Assistant Cost Controller (2 posts) (2 years contract term) - University Graduate in finance and accounting or equivalent - Minimum 1 year experience (prefer in Oil & Gas industry) - Able to use computerized accounting ERP system (SAP) - Previous working experience in similar position will be given preference Application closing date is 25th November 2013 Interested persons who meet the above mentioned qualifications are invited to submit their CV, application letter, recent photo and copies of academic transcripts to the following address: HR & Admin Department Daewoo International Corporation (Myanmar E&P) International Business Center No. 88, Pyay Road, 6 Miles, Hlaing Township, Yangon. Or e-mail to admin@daewooenp.com
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MYANMAR Survey Research(MSR)islooking for (1) International Consultant in Yangon: at least 3 year working in a research space - ideally social and public policy research; superb data analytical and report writing skills; excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with people for a range of backgrounds. (2) Chief Accountant - M/F 1 post: CPA or ACCA or other relevant qualification, 5 years experience in accounting and auditing, good English communication skills, computer literate. (3) Research Executive - M/F 2 posts: design and manage a research project; analyse and interpret data. Have good English writing skills. Please submit CV with recent photo and relevant documents to #55, Maha Bandoola Garden Street, Yangon. Email: msr@ myanmar.com.mm within three weeks. ICS Travel Group is looking
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(1) Sous Chef (2) Demi-Chef (3) Commis de cuisine Resume should be sent together with a recent photo to savoy.hra@gmail.com (or) 129, Dhammazedi Road, Yangon. Tel: (01) 526 289, 526 298
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HE prospect of a winter World Cup in 2022 is causing mounting anger among the leaders of skiing, ice hockey and other cold weather sports who fear the crushing power of football fever. As FIFA weighs up whether to move the globes top football tournament from its traditional June and July slot to avoid host nation Qatars scorching heat, its winter sport counterparts are marshalling opposition. The International Ski Federation (FIS) has announced that it plans to form a united front with six other governing bodies to take a stand against the idea of their seasons being blitzed by football. The world of football is already split, with critics saying the climate issue could hardly have escaped FIFAs notice. Englands Premier League and its Australian counterpart have protested, fearing disruption to their xtures and coffers, while winter sports federations and broadcasters argue that a highprole football event clashing with their own seasons would dent television audiences and revenues. The winter federations are not disguising their irritation about the way things are taking shape. I honestly and privately just dont believe that anybody within FIFA cares about us, said FIS chief Gian Franco Kasper as skiings own World Cup season got underway at
FIFA president Sepp Blatter speaks to the media in Tehran on November 7. Photo: AFP
Theyre the gods of the world at least they believe it they can do whatever they want.
Myanmar muay boxer compete in Nay Pyi Taw. Photo: Myanmar Muay Boxing Federation
the end of October. Theyre the gods of the world at least they believe it they can do whatever they want. Now we are opposing it of course as much as we can said Kasper, who is Swiss like FIFA boss Sepp Blatter. Ottavio Cinquanta, the Italian head of global skatings governing body FISU hammered home that message. I dont think my colleague Kasper is wrong, Cinquanta said. You have to remember that Mr. Blatter is Swiss, the head of an international federation and a member of the International Olympic Committee, so he has to discuss this with his colleagues, he insisted. Cinquanta said it was time for some loyal and respectful cooperation. Anders Besseberg, head of biathlon federation IBU, says the red lines are there for all to see. They (FIFA) dont really need to consult us because it is very clear: we
dont want them to have the World Cup nished later than by December 1 or the end of November, the Norwegian said. You have a World Cup in soccer, normally it belongs to the summer sports and should not go into the winter season of the winter sports, he underlined. With FIFAs plans still up in the air it has delayed making a decision until after the 2014 World Cup in Brazil Besseberg said the time for serious discussion was nonetheless still to come. There is a similar sense of annoyance at the International Ice Hockey Federation. IIHF boss Rene Fasel said it was likely to join forces with its fellow winter federations. We have to work as a family, Fasel, who is Swiss and a member of the IOCs executive committee, told AFP. We cant forget that football is the world number one sport. Its clearly a
competitor. Our clubs could feel the consequences on the spectator front, he added. But he said that the winter federations should keep their powder dry until FIFAs stance is clearer. Only then should be start getting angry, he said. The IOC also wants FIFA to coordinate with it in order to avoid any impact of a World Cup shift on the 2022 Winter Olympics, whose host city will be chosen in July 2015. Blatter was scheduled on November 9 to meet Qatars new emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, for what FIFA has described as a courtesy visit. In addition to the calendar issue, the two men are expected to discuss labour rights in the Gulf monarchy, amid human rights campaigners claims that migrant workers on World Cuplinked projects there are being treated like slaves. AFP
Supporters of the Myanmar football team cheer during a match against Vietnam in Yangon. Photo: Boothee
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according to their position and tactics within the race. The helms place is to steer the boat, keep their course steady and to do this always with one an eye on the progress of the opposition. How do you win? The IDBF prides itself on delivering a sport it believes requires not only strength, endurance and skill but also a high level of teamwork where a harmony of purpose must be achieved if a team is to be successful. Within a traditional boat race team there are three sections that must each perform slightly different roles if crew is to secure victory. Upfront in the rst three rows are the timing box; these paddles should be locked into the desired pace and set the tempo for the remainder of the crew. Next, in the middle rows you nd the engine room. The oarsmen here should show determination and endurance in applying pressure to those ahead. Finally, the last three rows are the terminators; water toward the back of the boat is very fast thanks to all the paddlers in front. In an ill-disciplined crew these members could potentially coast, so it is important that they maintain a strong grip and continue to exert a heavy force upon their paddle. The size of the crews means that a team cannot be carried through the performance of a few star paddlers.
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The Myanmar teams paddlers are making a much cleaner exit ideally the removal of the paddle from the water at the end of a stroke should happen before the thigh, ensuring the paddle does not drag behind. Where is it played? The sport has grown signicantly over the past 30 years. The International, European and Asian Dragon Boat Federations now govern the sport across 60 countries. The sport now claims 50 million participants in China, 300,000 in the UK and Europe, plus many thousands more across North America and Australasia. The sport has seen particular growth in the festival racing scene, where teams often form and compete for charity or as corporate team bonding events. How many medals are available? This will be the largest traditional boat event ever to be held at the SEA Games. There will be 17 gold medals available. Six races will be held for both male and female crews with an additional six paddles for mixed crews. Races will be held over the distances of 500m, 1000m and 2000m. Whats the betting? Traditionally a strong sport for Myanmar, there has been a number of reports and statements concerning the traditional boat teams dream of gold.
Our bluffers guide to the SEA Games focuses on those sports that may never make it to the Olympics but whose elite will get their chance to compete for international gold this December. This week we focus on a sport with a strong record for Myanmar and the largest team event within the games: traditional boat racing, or, as it is better known, dragon boat racing.
In the test event featuring six events at 500m, Myanmar A took home ve gold medals and dominated the Thai and Cambodian crews. In earlier editions of the Games where only two or four races were held the Philippines regularly dominated the gold medal berth, often reducing Myanmar to second-best. In 2011, when 10 golds were up for grabs, Myanmar made their play and rowed away with nine. With even more events being held on the water in Nay Pyi Taw, only the Philippines can realistically prevent this event becoming a gold mine for the home nation. Where will it all happen? The Traditional Boat Racing will be hosted on the waters of Ngalike Dam in Nay Pyi Taw between from December 18 to 21. Did you know? The classic Chinese dragon has the head of an ox; the antlers of a deer; the mane of a horse; the body and scales of a snake; the claws of an eagle; and the tail of a sh. Surng the skies, the dragon can command the wind, mist and rain. Matt Roebuck is a sports writer and sports development consultant based in Yangon. He is the author of the book The Other Olympics, published in 2012.
The development of a strong mutual understanding, bonding the crew into a single unit, is a vital component to any training routine. What should you be saying? Its surely time they made the reach for power where the oarsmen will adjust their tempo from the faster up rate at the beginning of a paddle to the longer and slower race rate.
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RIO DE JANEIRO
A view of stadiums in Rio De Janeiro that will be used during the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics. Photo: AFP
bywords for the event which will be nothing if not picturesque, with 30 competition venues spread across four Olympic zones Maracana with its iconic and recently refurbished stadium, Copacabana with its worldfamous beach, Barra out to the west and Deodoro in the north. Rather less picturesque are the regular public protests by disaffected Brazilians. Organisers of both events are promising a transformation of a giant country which is growing apace but which still is a showcase for the gulf that exists in developing countries between ultra rich and dirt poor -- in Rio
both extremes cohabit literally metres from each other. For Andrada we can set standards for future events, we must lead by example. The Barra district is one example of the sporting legacy Rio wishes to leave as it will become a training centre after the Games. Yet plans to link the area with central Rio threaten to be held up by reported delays to a metro link, Brazilian media reported in recent days. Games executive director Gilbert Felli noted, Well need a contingency plan if suddenly the Metro is not ready.
International Olympic Committee coordinators have made ve visits to check on progress in the Marvellous City and will return in 2014. After the last one Coordination Commission chair Nawal El Moutawakel noted progress in a number of areas and saluted Rios commitment to securing a lasting legacy and leaving a sporting heritage to the city. But just a month ago Brazilian press reported that a national auditing office check on the nances of the Games showed preparations behind schedule with earmarked state cash largely unspent.
Organisers have earmarked an operating budget of around $4 billion. But the capital budget is around three times as much and already there are fears as much as $700 million in public money may be needed to shore up the cost of the extravaganza. That means cranking up sponsorship efforts although one potential source of cash has other business to attend to, as mining, energy and shipping magnate Eike Batistas oil company OGX led for bankruptcy protection last month. Organisers stressed on November 6 the demise of the now former billionaire, who helped to bankroll the Rio bid campaign, would have zero impact on the Games. Even so, number-crunchers in the organising committee estimate sponsoring would have to top the billion dollars of London 2012 to prevent the government having to put its hand in its pocket. Some of the negative publicity, meanwhile, is if not self-inicted, at least home-grown. Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes said in August that it is a shame Brazil is hosting the Olympic Games as it was not clear who would run the sports centres thereafter. He added, It is difficult to manage sports in Brazil with the quality of leaders we have. Yet despite missteps such as the closure last March of the Joao Havelange stadium, which opened in 2007 at a cost of 123 million ($197 million), for structural problems, there are some visual signs of progress. Last week, the city authorities began dismantling an ugly elevated ring road which is being replaced by a tunnel as part of a massive urban regeneration program for which the Games are undeniably the catalyst. AFP