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Customs officials in Bago Region conscated illegally imported items valued at more than K5 billion in the rst six months of the nancial year, after setting up a checkpoint at Nyaung Khar Shae in Waw township on the highway between Yangon and the border town of Myawaddy.
An exhibition pairs photos of Myanmar taken 100 years ago with recent pictures highlighting both similarities and differences between the two eras.
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of the momentous economic shift the country is experiencing at present. The decision will leave just two countries in the world still operating on imperial: the United States and Liberia.
The English-language version of the Eleven Myanmar website went ofine briey last week, with all signs pointing to the news group not having renewed its domain hosting package. Those trying to visit their page were redirected to the GoDaddy.com hosting site that declared the domain name up for grabs and asked do you want to buy this page? The answer to that question was, of course, yes. Page 2 tried to purchase the domain, but to no avail: it had been reserved for renewal by its rightful owners. A member of staff at Eleven attributed the hiccough to the site having been hacked.
Myanmars Ministry of Commerce has announced it is preparing to do away with the imperial standard and adopt the metric or, some would say, more logical unit as the nations ofcial system of measurement, in order to streamline exporting processes and international trade. Indeed, it is truly a mark
Tourism police in Bagan have voiced concerns that tourists are breaking the rules, sleeping and climbing in the ancient pagoda archaeological zone. While the hotels industry is struggling to meet the demands of a bumper tourist season, its unlikely room shortages are so dire that people are driven to sleep in the ruins for any reason other than ungodly bus arrival times and a desire to catch the sunrise before checkin. Calls for greater enforcement might not be unfounded, however, with some locals worried about tourists climbing the zones less-sound structures a gripe borne of concern for heritage value, as well as (presumably) a growing weariness of patching up adventurous Germans. Monitoring the archaeological zone is no small task, and there is always the added worry of visitors taking items away from the site. A Reddit.com user recently posted a picture of a small tablet with the Buddha carved into it, saying they found it in Bagan, took it home and wanted to get a translation on its possibly ancient inscription.
Shave: a street art series that has sprung up around downtown Yangon. Photo: Greg Holland
I was an opposition leader myself for four years; I know that that position has some exhilarations and some frustrations
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Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott likens his time at the helm of the Liberal Opposition to Aung San Suu Kyis own struggles, during her visit to the country last week.
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After wowing the crowd with her singing skills, La Min Nge (pictured) was awarded the title of Miss Rainbow Ribbon by a panel of judges in Mandalay on November 23. The beauty pageant, which was open only to members of the transgender community, attracted 42 entries. Photo and cap: Khin Su Wai
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Pedestrians pass Gandhi Hall on the corner of Merchant and Bo Aung Kyaw roads in downtown Yangon. Photo: Ko Taik
THE broken windows, fading paint and locked doors are evidence enough that the building is abandoned and unloved. But passersby on the corners of Bo Aung Kyaw and Merchant streets can easily see that, while old, the structure known as Gandhi Hall was built to last and last it has. Like many of Yangons colonial-era buildings, it has a storied history but is also threatened by the wrecking ball. In the 1910s, it was the office of The Rangoon Times, one of the most inuential newspapers in British Burma. In 1951, it was purchased by Prime Minister U Nu and the Indian ambassador to Myanmar, MA Rauf. They named it the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Trust and handed it to a board of trustees to manage. But the same board is now pushing to demolish the existing structure and
replace it with a modern 12-storey apartment building. The buildings around the hall are already modern buildings. We also want to transform [Gandhi Hall] into a modern high-rise building, U Thein Tun, one of the nine trustees, told The Myanmar Times on November 27. That building is not connected with Mahatma Gandhi at all so we do not consider it a memorial building It is just a hall, he said. This is our own building and we should have a right to do what we want.
The trustees want to demolish that building just for their own interest.
U Nay Win YCDC Department of Engineering
Despite their eagerness, so far the trustees have been blocked in their bid by Yangon City Development Committee and the Yangon Region government, on the recommendation of the Yangon Heritage Trust, a non-prot organisation that works to preserve and protect the citys rich urban heritage. The Indian embassy in Yangon has also opposed the demolition, and the ambassador has personally asked heritage trust chairman U Thant Myint-U to help ensure the building is restored and put to use.
For decades the building was used for religious, social, intellectual and political gatherings. It was where the National League for Democracy drafted the Gandhi Hall Declaration, issued on July 29, 1990, which called for a rapid transfer of power after that years elections. In recent years, however, the building has been closed to outsiders. U Nay Win, a spokesperson from YCDCs Department of Engineering (Building), conrmed the committee had blocked the application to demolish the building at the request of the Yangon Regions chief minister, U Myint Swe. [The trustees] applied for permission to demolish the building three or four times. And we reported it to the regional chief minister and he rejected it, U Nay Win said. It is a historical building. The authorities want to conserve it and it is also the wish of officials from the Indian embassy. He said that while the exterior of the building was neglected and weather-beaten, it is structurally sound and still in good condition on the inside. The frame, columns and walls are still in good condition and it looks grand. It certainly cant be listed as a dangerous building even though it is more than 100 years old. It would be a great historical building if it was renovated, U Nay Win said. The trustees want to demolish that building just for their own interest. But U Thein Tun said trustees would continue their ght to demolish the building they have been entrusted to maintain by petitioning Nay Pyi Taw to overturn YCDCs decision. We will keep trying as much as we can.
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DAW Aung San Suu Kyi and members of the United Nationalities Federal Council have reached an agreement to work together to bring about the establishment of a federal system and federal union army, they told reporters last week. While ethnic groups have long called for a federal state, the federal army proposal has only gained prominence in recent weeks after it became the focus of peace talks in Myitkyina in Kachin State in early December. The Tatmadaw has rejected the proposal as a dangerous dream. [The UNFC] told me they want to be establish a federal union army that meets the criteria of a federal union state. There must be a federal army if there is going to be a federal state, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi told reporters at her Yangon home on November 25. The press conference was held after the National League for Democracy leader met three members of the UNFC, a Chiang Mai-based umbrella organisation for around a dozen armed ethnic groups, to discuss amendments to the 2008 constitution and the federal union army. The visit, at the invitation of the Myanmar Peace Center, was the rst by a UNFC delegation and was aimed at building condence in the peace process and enabling the group to meet other stakeholders. It was facilitated by Japanese non-government organisation the Nippon Foundation. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi said that while the NLD and ethnic groups did
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and members of the United Nationalities Federal Council pose for a photo at her residence in Yangon on November 25. Photo: AFP
not always have the same policy on whether the constitution should be amended or rewritten there is no disagreement between them. All share the idea that we need a democratic federal system. We all
agree that its impossible for a federal system to emerge from the [current version of the] 2008 constitution, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi said, before declaring that she must fulll the needs of ethnic minorities. Senior officials from the UNFC said they agreed with Daw Aung San Suu Kyis comments and called on her to take part in peace talks as an observer. They also agreed on the need for constitutional change, warning that genuine peace would not be possible with the current constitution. However, the UNFC officials reafrmed the groups belief that the 2008 constitution should be scrapped and replaced with a constitution that recognises Myanmar as a federal union state. We exchanged our points of view on the current constitution. We believe that we can reach our goals more quickly with a new constitution, said general secretary U Naing Han Thar, who led the UNFC delegation. The UNFC members visited Yangon from November 24 to 26 at the invitation of U Aung Min, head of the government peace negotiation team. During their visit they met U Aung Min, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and members of the United Nationalities Alliance (UNA), a coalition of ethnic minority parties, for talks on the peace process. We are satised with the trip, U Naing Han Thar told reporters before departing for Chiang Mai on November 26. The government allowed us to meet the people we wanted.
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A 10 million euro (US$13.5 million) European Union project to improve standards in the Myanmar Police Force will focus on guiding legal reform, ensuring police have the training to manage conict situations, and building trust with the community, an EU official says. The 18-month project, which got underway in November, will see a community policing pilot project implemented in Mingalar Taung Nyunt township, while officers will receive training in crowd management and human rights issues, EU ambassador to Myanmar Roland Kobia said. Recent incidents in Letpadaung Taung and Meiktila underline the need for the police to change the way they operate, Mr Kobia said at a press conference on November 29. With this project the EU wants to contribute to improve the human rights performance of the Myanmar Police Force and initiate the development of a community-based police service that is trustworthy and
EU ambassador to Myanmar Roland Kobia speaks to media with General Thura Bo Ni of the Myanmar Police Force on November 29. Photo: AFP
at the service of the people of Myanmar, he said. Under the project, support will be provided for introducing a police vision and creating a legal framework based in international standards, with full respect for fundamental human rights. It will also encourage increased police accountability to parliament, civil society and the media. General Thura Bo Ni from the
police force said the program to upgrade the Myanmar Police Force to international standards was agreed upon during President U Thein Seins visit to Europe earlier this year. After U Thein Sein became president, the whole countrys security became the responsibility of the police force, Gen Thura Bo Ni said. But we cant reform within a
short time. It is not easy. In the past month, with the help of the EU, we have received training in systematic crowd management. This will directly benet our work during the upcoming Southeast Asian Games. He said the EU program would only touch on the police forces training needs, with just 4 percent of its approximately 100,000 officers expected to receive training. To date about 400 officers have received training. However, Gen Thura Bo Ni described winning the trust of the public as the forces greatest challenge. Most Myanmar people do not believe in the police force. How can we get the peoples trust? The answer is we should be a police force that all people feel they can cooperate with, he said. A system in which the police and public cooperate and work together has been very successful in other countries We aim to become a police force that the people believe in. Under the community policing pilot project, the EU will assist the police force and local authorities to develop multi-partnership action plans aimed at meaningful cooperation between police, the public and civil society organisations in Mingalar Taung Nyunt.
I am really happy to be going to this kind of event as a Scout. Being a Scout reminds me to always be prepared and to help others.
Mg Thuta Phone Aung Grade eight student
I really appreciate being chosen, said Daw Khin Mya Khet, the head of BEHS 2 South Taunggyi, who has been a Scout since 201. We prepared and trained our Scouts so they have the required knowledge, such as how to camp. We also helped them with other needs, such as language skills, she said. Mg Thuta Phone Aung, a grade eight student from Mandalay, said, I am really happy to go to this kind of event as a Scout. Being a Scout reminds me always to be prepared and to help others. The Scout group received assistance from CityMart, which sponsored the airfares, and 7-Day News, which provided spending money. Scouts should be responsible for themselves but having these donors makes it easier for them to go on the trip, U Tin Nyo said. Banned by General Ne Wins government in the 1960s, Scouting only returned to Myanmar in 2012 when the government introduced a limited program in some schools. It has since decided to roll out the program nationally and is drafting a law to oversee the program in cooperation with international Scout bodies. This jamboree is a rare chance that we did not have for the past 50 years, U Tin Nyo said. From this event, Scouts will gain experience that will enable them to contribute more. They will be leaders in the future when we expand our Scouting activities.
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A pedestrian walks on the recently narrowed footpath on Anawrahta Street in downtown Yangon. Photo: Aung Htay Hlaing
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the footpaths have been reduced to 1 metre (3.3 feet) in width, and the foot traffic has become so clogged that people are forced to venture onto the dangerous road. Some raised sections of the footpath are even higher than the plinth of roadside houses. Clear, easily navigated and generous footpaths are the lifeblood of a city like Yangon, whose economy relies on customers being able to access its shops and vendors. If people cannot get around in a relaxed, safe and accessible way, then business will suffer. Yangon stands to make billions
is that it can examine the mistakes other cities have made before its too late. There are better ways to deal with traffic congestion. London has turned to a congestion tax, while Beijing has an alternating odd-even number plate restriction for its downtown. Other cities have reversible lanes that switch directions depending on the time of day. Improving traffic light signal integration and construction of YCDC-operated car parks in key areas will help enormously. The real answer to traffic congestion lies not with cars but with alter-
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Aung San Suu Kyi acknowledged the signicance of those who have offered themselves to the cause of political and social change. She cautioned that Myanmar continues to face serious challenges and that there are too many who believe that we are almost at the end of the road. This is not so. We are just at the beginning. Calling Australia a unique combination of East and West and an example of genuine unity through diversity, she encouraged the audience to recognise the success of Australian society and to imagine how its lessons can be applied to Myanmars development. With this high honour from ANU, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi once again receives the acclaim of friends and strangers alike. On her return to Myanmar she will, however, face the challenge of advocating for constitutional change, to say nothing of the long-term issue of supporting greater ethnic and religious harmony. For all of the international goodwill that her travels generate, Daw Aung San Suu Kyis real struggles are at home: within her own party, in the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw and then, one day, at the ballot box. From the lectern in Canberra she spoke of peace and unity and the need for a genuine union of many peoples. But across Myanmar people need more than rhetoric and they are still looking to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to deliver. They seek inspiration from her example and take pride in her honours but will ultimately judge her leadership on the concrete improvements to their lives.
Nicholas Farrelly is a research fellow at the Australian National University, Canberra. He played a minor role in helping organise Aung San Suu Kyis visit to the campus.
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THE Australian National Universitys Llewellyn Hall is a vast auditorium best suited to big events. Capable of holding more than 1000 people, on November 29 it was full for the ceremony that awarded an honorary doctorate to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. As the National League for Democracy leader gazed out over the throng of dignitaries, academic staff and excited students keen to see Myanmars democracy icon in person, I wondered exactly what she made of all the fuss. Her years of house arrest have clearly marked Daw Aung San Suu Kyi from the rest of us. The torments and sacrices of those years are hidden behind the gracious smile but there is a clear awareness that she must seize opportunities as they arise. She doesnt have time to lose. Among those gathered at the ANU to hear her short speech of gratitude and determination, she would have seen some unsettled faces. The agony of Myanmars recent history was written in the grimaces and grins of those who have struggled, quietly and in the shadows, for a time when Myanmar is
at peace with itself and can build its own democracy. Hanging over her visit to Australia are concerns, usually voiced quietly and respectfully, that highlight the prevailing challenges to Daw Aung San Suu Kyis political ambition. She came to the great game of politics later in life, emboldened naturally by destiny and her familys legacy, to take on a military government that was, until recently, ercely committed to staying in charge. As Myanmar has embraced more liberal prospects, Aung San Suu Kyi is faced with dilemmas about how to represent the diverse peoples who see, in her, their best hopes for change. The weight of responsibility would have long ago toppled a lesser gure, and yet it is unclear whether, as she spoke in Canberra of the spirit needed to prevail in political struggles, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has fully digested the diversities and disparities of the home front. In Canberra the cleavages were kept in the background. Still, not everyone feels that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi necessarily merits the high esteem in which she is held. They gently query the strength of her commitment to human rights and democratic practice. They also ask hard questions about her attitudes toward the Rohingya, other Muslims and ethnic minorities such as the Kachin.
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi speaks at Australian National Universitys Llewellyn Hall on November 29 after receiving an honorary doctorate. Photo: ANU/Stuart Hay
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Dear editor, The National League for Democracy is increasingly becoming an embarrassment to Myanmar. The party is pulling out all stops to change the 2008 constitution but ask them about granting citizenship to oppressed minorities in Rakhine State and they say (as reported in last weeks edition of The Myanmar Times) that the Rohingya do not exist under Myanmars laws. In other words, the NLD is willing to ght tooth and nail to change the law when doing so would be to their own advantage (ie, allowing their leader to run for president), but when it comes to changing the law to help others, well, too bad for them theyre on their own. This callous, self-centred approach does not bode well for the future of Myanmar if the NLD does manage to win big in the 2015 elections. Best regards, Ko Moe Cho
Honorary degree ceremonies are obviously not the place for sparring on these issues. Instead, members of the eclectic Myanmar diaspora in Australia made their way to the ceremony and patiently waited for their opportunity to see Mother Suu in action. Those I spoke to expressed pride in her achievements and voiced awareness that the road to greater freedom and prosperity will not be smooth. Among those who gathered for the ceremony were some who suffered greatly at the hands of the former military government: People who grew up in refugee camps or spent their best
years locked in jail. To acknowledge those experiences, the citation read by the chancellor of the university, former Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans, endorsed the many other Burmese who have fought for peace and democracy in their country. [Daw Aung San Suu Kyis] personal struggle for life and dignity is mirrored in the experiences of countless others. He also made direct reference to the countrys best and brightest [who were] crushed by the government crackdown of 1988. In her remarks, delivered off-thecuff to an enraptured auditorium, Daw
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I asked for compensation of K60 million per acre ... but the state government said they cant pay.
U Aung Kyaw Myo Farmer who lost land to the Inle Lake hotel zone
Inle residents clear hyacinth in front of the under-construction hotel zone on the eastern shore of Inle Lake in southern Shan State last month. Photo: Wa Lone
Sixty-eight land owners accepted the initial compensation, which covered crops only, while 16 more accepted increased compensation, for both land and crops, that was offered after an investigation by a parliamentary commission examining land disputes. But two are still resisting. U Aung Kyaw Myo, a resident of Ingyingone village, said compensation
U Win Myint, the Shan State minister for Intha affairs, said additional payments had been made following inspections by a parliamentary investigation commission into land disputes in July and October. The additional compensation for the land was negotiated with 16 displaced owners individually and the details of the compensation were not publicly released.
In August, some landowners who refused compensation clashed with police, resulting in charges against 13 residents. They were not punished but had to sign a bond to not reoffend. The hotel zone was created by the Shan State government at the suggestion of President U Thein Sein in early 2012. The aim was to move development away from the
lake and reduce the tourism industrys environmental and social impact, as there are already dozens of hotels on the lake and its shores. More than 90 hotels are to be built in the new hotel zone at the popular tourist destination, said U Win Myint, adding that the state government issued tenders for installation of electricity and construction of roads in the zone.
Ministry of Energy simplifies Plaintiff complains over alleged police, rules for CNG conversion
AYE NYEIN WIN ayenyeinwin.mcm@gmail.com SIMPLIFIED procedures for converting vehicles to natural gas use have been welcomed by industry professionals. The Ministry of Energy said last week that it had change the process of granting permission for CNG conversions and the new rules should speed up the process. Until now, it has taken more than three months for an application, which must go to the energy ministry in Nay Pyi Taw, to be approved. The new scheme does not need ministerial approval. All we need now is the signature of the ministrys managing director, said U Ko Lay from the CNG department in the ministrys Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise. We gave authorisation for more than 500 cars in two days last week. Buses and taxis were converted to CNG after oil prices rose in 2005 but in 2009 the ministry stopped accepting new applications. However, when an overage car substitution program was launched in September 2011, many CNG-tted vehicles became eligible for substitution. However, getting permission to install CNG in the cars imported to replace them was until the recent announcement a complex procedure. We had to wait more than three months for approval to convert our
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THAN NAING SOE thennaingsoe@gmail.com POLICE and lawyers conspired to pervert the course of justice in altering a rape complaint, a lawyer and his client have claimed. They say a womans accusation that her boss assaulted her was rewritten by her own lawyers at Pyin Oo Lwin police station to weaken the charge. Now a complaint has been lodged at the Union Supreme Court against the lawyers who allegedly distorted the facts of the case. Ma Zar Chi Soe complained to Pyin Oo Lwin police that she had been raped by her boss, U Aye Myint, in July 2011. A lawyer, U Po Aye, and four junior lawyers accompanied her to the police station with the written complaint. When we arrived at the police station, the lawyers didnt let me enter the commanders office. They told me I didnt understand the law and made me wait outside. Two other lawyers, U Kyaw Than and Daw Khin Sandi Htwe, entered the office. An hour later they came out and said they had rewritten the complaint because it was not strong enough, and they made me sign the new version, said Ma Zar Chi Soe Moe. However, the revised version of the complaint does not describe what
A man sits on the bonnet of a taxi converted to run on compressed natural gas under a program to reduce petrol and diesel imports Photo: Aung Htay Hlaing
cars to CNG. The simpler rules are good news, said Thingangyun township taxi driver Ko Ta Yote Gyi. He said some taxi drivers whose cars were not eligible for the CNG program instead bought them on the black market, where a CNG system sells for about K3.5 million. Since the program was launched, 16,000 cars have been converted to CNG from petrol, and about 9000 cars
from diesel, the ministry said. However, it has no plans to expand the program and allow more conversions because natural gas is needed for other purposes, U Ko Lay said. Oil and gas will run out one day, so we must be prudent, said U Ko Lay. We will not permit any other new vehicles to use CNG, although there are some exceptions for buses.
happened, said Ma Zar Chi Soe. When the case came to court, it was on the basis of the rewritten version. I told them to enter my original complaint to the court, but the prosecution did not do so. When I gave evidence, I told the court what had actually happened, she said. U Aye Myint also faces a range of related charges in the case, including swearing, causing bodily harm, cheating and trespassing. The court hearing is ongoing. Advocate U Zaw Win, who is now working on the case, told The Myanmar Times, The original complaint says U Aye Myint entered Ma Zar Chi Soes house and threatened, beat and raped her. But the rewritten version of the complaint said he failed to marry her and beat her after he came into her house. The police entered the second complaint in court. The real case is quite different. U Zaw Win said he had led complaints in June 2012 against Pyin Oo Lwin police and the lawyers, alleging that they perverted the course of justice, but no action has been taken so far. I think her case has been badly handled since the very beginning, he said. Neither Pyin Oo Lwin police nor the original lawyers could be reached for comment last week. Translation by Thiri Min Htun
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I COULDNT call him father. I didnt know how to, said 61-year-old U Kyaw Kyaw, trying to mask his sadness under his glasses. Speaking from his home in Yangons Hlaing township, he was recalling the moment when, at the age of 12, he met his father, who had just left the Communist Party of Burma and returned hom, for the rst time since he was three years old. When his mother asked him to call his father for lunch one day a way of urging the long-separated pair to re-connect I just went to his room and told him, Lets eat lunch. I hid the pronoun. Then he looked at me and asked, Who are you speaking to? So I pointed at him. It was more than a year before the young U Kyaw Kyaw could bring himself to use the word father when speaking about Bo Ye Htut one of the group of ordinary men who, led by General Aung San, became soldiers for their countrys ght for freedom from colonial rule. During the British era, the team trained under the Japanese and, bonded to one another by blood, returned to lead their country to independence. Today, the 30 Comrades are considered to be the founders of the countrys military and part of the reason it is still accorded such longstanding respect, even after so many turbulent decades. At the age of 92, the groups last surviving member, U Aung Thein, better known by the nom de guerre Bo Ye Htut, passed away at 10pm on November 27. Reecting on his fathers life, both at the crucial turning point of the countrys history and afterward, U Kyaw Kyaw believed he and his father always had the same aim in politics particularly in their support of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the ideals of a non-violent struggle for freedom. In 1963, U Kyaw Kyaw heard his fathers voice on the radio saying why he had left the CPB. He was saying he was leaving the CBP [which had been waging war against the government] not because he didnt believe in Communism. It was the strategy. The CBP believed that they had to use arms and ght but my father wanted to talk, negotiate. He believed using arms would lead nowhere. The decision to leave the CPB caused signicant hardship for Bo Ye Htut, nephew U Thit Lwin said, and left him alone and disconnected from his comrades. But U Thit Lwin said he was proud of his uncles sacrices, whether
Former Prime Minister U Khin Nyunt signs a condolence book in front of photos of Bo Ye Htut on November 29. Photo: Thiri
during the hardship of training under the Japanese, amid the dangers of the independence struggle, making the difficult decision to step away from the CPB or getting involved in the 1988 uprisings. Characteristically, he acted and spoke decisively, U Thit Lwin said. He was very strict and disciplined. The family members said their grief was tempered by the fact that the 92-year-old had lived a long life for the most part together with family and relatives and few others had seen more of the events that shaped Myanmars political history.
All of the 30 Comrades are gone. But we dont have independence yet.
U Kyaw Kyaw Son of Bo Ye Htut
One dark cloud, however, has cast a shadow over what should be a time of reection and celebration of his fathers legacy, U Kyaw Kyaw said. He expressed disappointment over the lack of acknowledgement given to his fathers passing, and in particular the
way Bo Ye Htuts obituary appeared in state-run daily newspaper Myanma Ahlin. I went there early to place the ad, said U Kyaw Kyaw. They always put the oldest person at the top. Now see what a government organisation does. The paper ran a small notice on November 29 on the middle right side of a page. Dominating the rest of the page were condolence messages over the death of a 90-year-old colonel from No 77 Light Infantry Division, including one from Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker U Khin Aung Myint. U Kyaw Kyaw said no such messages from government officials were included in his fathers notice a stark contrast, he said, to the recent passing of more infamous gures, such as notorious businessman Lo Hsing Han. The founder of Asia World, a company known for its close ties to the former military regime, he was widely known as the godfather of heroin. As of the evening of November 29, U Kyaw Kyaw said, not one government official had visited or called the family to express condolences. He pointed out that presidential spokesperson U Ye Htut, an active Facebook user who responds to almost every event including the recent passing of a 25-year-old journalist who died in a motorcycle accident offered no words on the passing of the last member of Myanmars independence
movement and a comrade of General Aung San. This lack of official recognition of the sacrices of the 30 Comrades has been all too common as they have passed away one by one. Asking not to be named, a relative of another deceased comrade said in the past families had not even been allowed to mention the phrase 30 Comrades in obituaries. I really liked what one of my friends said when he learned about my fathers death, U Kyaw Kyaw said. All of the 30 Comrades are gone. But we dont have independence yet. One notable gure with ties to both politics and the military did pay tribute to the family, however. U Khin Nyunt, a former prime minister and chief of Military Intelligence, visited the familys home on November 29. Surrounded by photos of Bo Ye Htut posing with other comrades in their uniforms or with family members in a white suit, U Khin Nyunt said the vital role the 30 Comrades played in Myanmars history will never be repeated. They are the fathers of Myanmars independence, he told The Myanmar Times, and also the fathers of the Tatmadaw. U Khin Nyunt added that the loss of the last living member of the group will not cause their memory to be forgotten. People will keep telling their stories. They will always be bright.
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A TASK force established in February 2011 to probe illegal sales of alcohol in Mandalay Region has found violations in nearly 90 percent of the cases it has investigated, a government minister says. Mandalay Region Minister for Border Affairs and Security Colonel Aung Kyaw Moe said the task force the joint project between General Administration Department, the Myanmar Police Force, and the heads of ward and village administration offices - has investigated 1434 shops since 2011 and has found violations in 1246 cases. Col Aung Kyaw Moe was speaking during the eighth regular session of the Mandalay Region Hluttaw. He was responding to a question by Pyigyitagun 1 representative U Thein Lwin about the role played by ward and village heads in cracking down on illegal sales of alcohol throughout the region. U Thein Lwin said some shops are selling alcohol with proper licences but many others are peddling imported beer and wine without legal permission.
Imported and locally produced beer is displayed for sale at a supermarket. Photo: Yadanar
He added that the heads of ward or village administrative offices were responsible for taking action in cases involving illegal alcohol sales. Col Aung Kyaw Moe said those who engage in such activities can be
ned or jailed. The heads of ward or village administrative offices must report the situation of illegal liquor stores, in collaboration with district administrative officials, he said. If the heads of administrative
offices at the ward or village level fail in these duties, they will be investigated and will be allowed to resign from their posts, or action can also be taken that could result in the termination of their duties. Translation by Thiri Min Htun
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Activists Ma May Sabe Phyu and Ko Jaw Gun stand outside Sanchaung township court on November 26 after each received a K10,000 fine for organising a peace march in September 2012. Photo: Aung Htay Hlaing
so severe more than 100,000 [people were displaced], she said. And also the peace talks werent going well, so unless the people jumped into the process there would be no peace in Myanmar. Thats what [we] decided.
[They are] only asking for peace in a non-violent and beautiful way.
Daw Khon Ja Kachin Womens Peace Network
Since then, the nine organisers have been in and out of courtrooms around the city to face charges in every township the marchers passed through. [They are] only asking for peace in a non-violent and beautiful way They should not be harassed or arrested or made to appear in court,
Daw Khon Ja said. It is unfair. If article 18 cannot be implemented properly it should not be implemented in Myanmar. Joe Fisher, a diplomat from the British embassy who watched the court proceedings, echoed the Kachin activists sentiments. The current legislation and the way that it is being implemented is a cause for serious concern, he said. [Section 18] is not in line with international human rights standards We urge as a priority for the government and parliament to amend this legislation. Though the proceedings ended with the judge passing a relatively lenient sentence, Ma May Sabae Phyu and Ko Jaw Gun said afterwards, they were unhappy with the court process, particularly the protracted nature of their case. It seems that I am being harassed. It seems like a waste of time and energy, Ko Jaw Gun said after the verdict. Ma May Sabae Phyu agreed. This prolonged court case ... [is] just about limiting our activities and threatening us.
Both defendants said that as a result of the trial they had been forced to reduce their efforts to assist the peace process and individuals displaced by the conict, of which there are more than 100,000. Though they have received support for the Kachin Peace Network and pro bono legal support from the Lawyers Network, they said the case has been an ordeal for them and their families. Nevertheless, they said they remain determined to continue their activism and even plan to appeal the verdict in a higher court. When asked if she was surprised at how long it had taken to reach a verdict, Ma May Sabae Phyu said it was precisely the kind of treatment activists in Myanmar expect from the legal system. Even [the] government and the president are talking about [problems with] rule of law in our country, she said. The experience we have been facing is that there is no rule of law at all. Our legal system and our justice system are just ruined. Its just collapsed.
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Myanaung Pills found in drinking water were painkillers, tests show
Laboratory tests on a classroom water-pot in Ayeyarwady Region have shown a series of mysterious tablets discovered in August were not poisonous, a local police ofcer told The Myanmar Times. In three separate incidents, children found unidentied tablets in their drinking water at a primary school in Taungpatlal village, Myanaung township. The scare led teachers to request that all students bring their own water bottles from home. Nonetheless, the parents of eight students chose to either transfer or withdraw their children from classes due to safety concerns, according to a school ofcial. Testing at a Yangon lab revealed traces of the painkiller paracetamol. No suspects have been yet found, but police say that due to the non-threatening nature of the chemicals involved the case has been closed. Aung Kyaw Min
THE jailing of two men who led protests against the conscation of land in Yangons Thingangyun township has prompted others displaced by the land grab to launch a 24-hour protest. U Sein Than and U Kyaw Lwin were sentenced to three months jail with hard labour on the morning of November 26 under section 18 of the peaceful protest law, which allows judges to impose a sentence of up to one year of jail on those found to have participated in an illegal protest. Four other protest leaders have also been charged. The pair helped to lead protests by former residents of Mee Gyaung Kan 1, 2 and 3 wards in Thingangyun, who were evicted from their homes by the military in 1991. The residents have staged seven protests in recent months calling for
compensation for the return of their former land. U Sein Than and U Kyaw Lwin were sent to Insein prison on November 26 and we started the protest after that, demonstrator Ma Nay Nwe Than said. Sitting along the pavement on Waizayandar Road, demonstrators chanted slogans and erected vinyl banners that read Give Our Land Back. Their demands include for the authorities to stop construction on the disputed land, to resolve the dispute as soon as possible and to release the people who have been charged or jailed under section 18. In October, the Mee Gyaung Kan residents staged a 24-hour protest in front of City Hall that ended after three days and the intervention of two MPs from the parliaments land dispute investigation commission. Military officials said they would negotiate if the residents could show documentation proving they had lived in Mee Gyaung Kan ward, while the MPs promised to help the residents in negotiating with military. No resolution has yet been reached, however.
Former residents of Mee Kyaung Kan ward in Thingangyun township protest beside Waizayandar Road on November 26. Photo: Ko Taik
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MYANMAR has the third-highest number of casualties due to antipersonnel landmines globally since 1999, the Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor said in its annual report last week. The report, released on November 26, put Myanmar behind only Afghanistan and Colombia but ahead of Pakistan and Cambodia in the top ve. However, Yeshua Moser-Puangsuwan, a research coordinator and editor of the landmines monitor, said the top two countries have vastly better surveillance systems to track the number of mine-related casualties. From 1999 through to the end of 2012, the watchdog group identied at least 3349 landmine casualties in Myanmar. But the report said neither the Tatmadaw nor ethnic armed groups released data on the number of casualties, while Ministry of Health statistics do not differentiate between injuries due to minesincidents from other traumatic injuries. If the actual casualty statistics were known here, Myanmar might rank higher, Mr Moser-Puangsuwan said. The group has identied more than 50 townships in Chin, Kachin, Kayin, Kayah, Mon, Rakhine, and Shan states, as well as Bago and Tanintharyi regions, that suffer to some degree from mine contamination, primarily antipersonnel mines. Kayin State and eastern Bago Region are the most heavily mine-affected areas. Mr Moser-Puangsuwan said that while the government is in peace talks with ethnic armed groups there has been little discussion about demining. Why do they use landmines against each other [while they are] negotiating peace? he said. More than 80 percent of the worlds governments have signed a
If the actual casualty statistics were known, Myanmar might rank higher.
Yeshua Moser-Puangsuwan Editor, Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor
Speaking at the ASEAN Summit in November 12, President U Thein Sein said that while Myanmar has not yet signed the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, also known as the Ottawa Convention, it always opposes the excessive use of land mines. We need to use landmines in order to safeguard the life and property of people and [for] self defence, the president said. Myanmar has agreed in principle to the creation of a mine action centre under the Myanmar Peace Center but the center has not yet been established. U Aung Min, the governments chief peace negotiator, told the Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor that mine clearance is a priority for the government but that the peace negotiations and agreements between the government and ethnic minorities need to be rmly established before it can begin.
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The objective is to improve general labour conditions and efficiency in textiles, tourism and food processing.
THE European Commission has promised to increase humanitarian support to Myanmars conict areas but issued a harsh assessment of conditions in IDP camps in Rakhine State, likening them to the Jewish ghettos set up by the Nazis. Describing the levels of need and deprivation he witnessed on his visit to Sittwe in late November, Claus Sorrenson, the director general of the EUs Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection department (ECHO), told reporters on November 23, at the conclusion of a ve-day visit, that the conditions cannot be a part of modern society. Mr Sorrenson likened the lack of humanitarian aid and the restrictions on movement for displaced Rohingya, who are known officially as Bengalis, to the situation in Apartheid-era South Africa, or Poland under Nazi occupation. I remember European history, where Jews were locked up in the ghettos, he said. We all know how that ended. He said ECHO will give an additional 3 million euros (US$4.05 million) for food aid in Rakhine and
Claus Sorensen, director general of the European Commissions Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection, speaks to reporters on November 23. Photo: AFP
Kachin states in 2014. It will continue to fund programs and projects in other parts of the country. While Mr Sorrenson decried the treatment of Muslims in Rakhine State, he also praised the attitude of the government ministers, including chief peace negotiator U Aung Min, whom he met in Nay Pyi Taw on November 22. He said the government officials he met showed denite signals of wanting to develop a road map to expand the rights of minority groups in Rakh-
ine State, including the Rohingya. He called on non-governmental organisations and civil society groups to push the Union Government to keep its promises. Now its a question of making it happen, he said. Were talking about 800,000 individuals. Theyre not going anywhere. Theyre not going to all go on the boats and disappear into the ocean, which, by the way, is a scandal. They will stay there, so we have to nd a way for them to stay there safely.
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AYE THIDaR KYaW ayethidarkyaw@gmail.com MOBILE banking is coming to Myanmar, says the Cooperative Bank. As soon as they get the green light from the Central Bank, account holders will be able to make money transfers and even spend money in restaurants and shops using their mobile phones, said U Oo Thein Myint, who handles mobile banking for CB Bank. The Central Bank has already devised electronic banking rules to allow mobile banking for all domestic banks, sources said. The Central Bank has hinted that agreement might come next month. We have tested our software systems and we are ready, said U Oo Thein Myint.
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Would-be users would be required to rst open a savings account then install software on their mobile phones that would allow them to use the service. Charges will vary from free to about K1 per K1000 depending on the distance. Merchants wishing to use the service will also have to open an account and buy and install a point of sale device, the cost of which will be US$500, split between the bank and the vendor. Mobile banking has become an efcient alternative to traditional banking in developing countries as more people tend to have access to mobile phones rather than banks. Currently, less than 10 percent of Myanmars population holds a bank account as Myanmars economy remains largely cash-driven.
THE government plans to issue new rules for the Foreign Investment Law as soon as this month, a Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development official said. The changes will focus on sectors in which foreign investment is restricted and are likely to be introduced in December or early next year, said Daw Mya Sandar, deputy director of the ministrys Business Promotion Section. We are working to change it but the issue date depends on the senior officials, she said. The revisions will focus entirely on the categories in which foreign investment can be allowed for example, the service sector and I guess that the number of [restrictions] will be reduced in that category. The changes will be based on feedback provided by government ministries and some sectors are likely to be opened up to foreign investment for the rst time in several decades, a number of government officials said. Directors and other officials have been given responsibility for revising each sector. [They found that] the present sectoral restrictions have some contradictions, such as in construction, said Daw San San Myint, the
Women stitch together clothes at a garment factory outside of Yangon. New investment rules could make it easier for foreigners to
Deadline given to ministry ofcials to assemble the existing version of the Foreign Investment Law
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director of the Directorate of Investment and Company Administrations Yangon branch. The Foreign Investment Law was approved by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, or national parliament, on November 2, 2012. The law stipulated that the rules, which provide detail on the law, be issued within 90 days, and they were enacted on January 31. However, ministry officials said this did not give them enough time to ensure the rules are clear and without contradictions. We had to rush to issue the pre-
sent rules. We had to do them and the by-law within 90 days after the law was enacted, said a ministry ofcial, who asked not to be named. We worked with the ministries to improve the rules but the ministries were also rushed to complete it on time. The official said the changes will have to be approved by cabinet. We will have to submit [the amendments] to the Myanmar Investment Commission and cabinet. After cabinet has approved [them] we will publicise the changes, the official said.
There will be some changes based on the feedback provided by the relevant ministries. I cant tell you all of these but some new sectors, including railway transport, will be opened up to foreign investment. The current rules create ve categories for business sectors, ranging from those that allow 100-percent foreign-owned businesses to those in which investment is not permitted. Other categories allow investment as a joint venture with a local partner, with approval from the rel-
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mitted with ministry approval. Meanwhile, construction and real estate, tourism services, and the production of some food products, pharmaceuticals and plastics are only possible through a joint venture. Despite these restrictions, foreign direct investment in the rst half of the 2013-14 nancial year has already exceeded the amount for the whole of 2012-13, data from DICA shows. Myanmar recorded contracted investment of US$ 1.618 billion from April to September, $128 million more than the $1.419 billion in 2012-13. Fifty-seven businesses, including a foreign owned power plant, Heineken beer factor and a Nissan car factory have been approved so far this year, the majority in Yangon and in the manufacturing sector. The foreign investment law changes may not necessarily spark a rush of new investment. Jeremy Rathjen, vice president of consulting rm Thura Swiss, said Myanmars foreign investment law was already in the top 10 percent when compared with other countries. Prospective investors, he said, are more concerned about infrastructure, electricity supply and rule of law. There are other issues that are much more pressing [such as] allowing foreigners to own shares in Myanmar-owned companies. If that were in the new rules, it would have an immediate impact, he said. [Myanmar companies] could instantly access more capital. At the moment the process is very convoluted what you need to do is start a new joint venture company and transfer existing assets into that company. If there is an asset a foreigner cannot own, like land, then you have problems. Nevertheless, some tweaking of the rules would be welcomed, he said. I cant imagine that their rules will be more arcane or it will be a step back, he said. I imagine that any new rules or regulations will be well thought-out and aimed at encouraging foreign investors. Additional reporting by Thomas Kean
evant ministry or with approval from the ministry and a requirement to conduct an environmental impact assessment and social impact assessment. Restricted sectors include defence, the distribution of electricity, broadcast media, jade and gem exploration, and, in manufacturing, the production of Myanmar traditional medicine. In sectors including large-scale retail, natural resources, production and distribution of soft drinks and beer, and power generation, foreign investment is only per-
Rice farmers cultivate seedlings in a paddy field outside Yangon. Photo: Staff
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FMI markets launches sale of new shares at K10,000 per
First Myanmar Investment is to raise K25 billion by February to fund major products, including the development of the Thilawa Special Economic Zone and the Grand Mee Ya Hta site. FMI announced last week that the company had launched the sale of 2.5 million shares at K10,000 each. U Theim Wai, FMI chair and managing agent, said shareholders would be given rst refusal to buy until January 8, and any remaining shares would be sold to the public. Shareholders can buy as many shares they like. If there are any shares left after January 8, the public can buy them, he said. The shares will be sold through SPA Myanmar Ltd. Tin Yadanar Htun
Electronics giant Philips has re-entered the Myanmar market, naming three local distributors that will carry the global brand, the rm announced on November 25. The Pahtama Group will supply the consumer market, while JJ-Pun and Power Light will work in the service and commercial sectors, said the Philips announcement. The current energy infrastructure will come under increasing pressure. It is imperative that people make use of energy-efcient solutions, said Mieke De Schepper, general manager of Philips Lighting Singapore, adding that electricity costs can be reduced by US$9.7 million and 45 kilotons of CO2 annually by switching to energy-efcient lighting technologies such light-emitting diodes (LED). Our products might be a little more expensive in the beginning but can last longer, said Ms De Schepper. Philips is also looking at future projects for generating renewable energy in the off-grid areas of the country. Aung Shin
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Total applications to work offshore oil and gas elds in the latest round of tenders.
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PTTEP, TOTAL, Chevron, GAIL India, Hawkley, ONGC and Petronas, sent a total of 64 proposals. We dont know why fewer proposals [were made] for the nal part of
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Vietnam Expo 2013 to be held in Myanmar next month
Vietnam will be showcasing its products at Yangons Tatmadaw Hall next month. Expo Myanmar 2013 will take place from December 12 to 15, said Vu Cuong, commercial counsellor at the Vietnamese embassy. On show will be food and beverages, consumer products, construction materials, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, he said. We have been holding expos here since 2002, and this will be our ninth. Vietnamese products are inexpensive and high-quality, and I hope the people of Myanmar like them, said Mr Vu. Vietnam exports US$30 billion worth of steel a year, said U Than Aung Kyaw, director of the Ministry of Commerce directorate of trade. Vietnamese investment in Myanmar could bring job opportunities, he said. Myat Noe Oo
AFTER posting strong results so far this year, Myanmar is likely to reach a government target of US$25 billion in bilateral trade, or an increase of 36.61 percent year-on-year, in the 2013-14 scal year, an official said. Merchants, meanwhile, are calling for increased lending and the removal of obstacles that are currently making exporting goods time-consuming and expensive. According to the Ministry of Commerce, total trade in Myanmar from April through October reached $13.5 billion, outpacing the $18.3 billion generated from the trade sector in the 2012-13 scal year, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce. The increase comes on the heels of increased foreign investment in Myanmar as well as resonance stemming from potential government and international nancing in the trade sector through the new National Export Strategy. Financing for exports is one of the key strategies that we considered putting in the NES [National Export Strategy], which should be completed by April, said U Aung Soe, deputy director general of the Ministry of Commerces Department of Trade Promotion, adding that it is up to private institutions such as banks to also contribute
A worker sits on a truckload of apples being imported from China. Photo: Staff
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nancing the burgeoning sector. Export nancing is very important, but it cannot be done only by our ministry, U Aung Soe said. Some local banks do lend to exporters, but other obstacles remain, including high interest rates and the expensive cost of money transfers, he said. Of the total trade gure this year, $10.77 billion happened via ocean freights, while the remainder came from cross-border trade on land. Myanmars main trade partners Thailand, China, India, Singapore, Japan, Korea and Malaysia represented the bulk of the gure. Since the civilian government took office three years ago, exports have increased by about $3.2 billion annually. The trading market is getting bigger, but there is no nance institution yet able to support the export industry, said U Maung Aung, an economic adviser to the Ministry of Commerce. He said that along with the NES, the country needed an import-export bank to offer pre-shipment loans, export credit and insurance loans. We can increase revenue bydeveloping these kinds of banks,he said. He also said that only one out of 3000 exporters was trading more than $100 million worth of goods an-
nually, while about 40pc of all traders handled less than $100,000. As of the end of June, the government and private banks lent K1.93 trillion (about $1.96 billion) to the trading sector in the current nancial year, representing only about onethird of total loans, said an official from the Central Bank of Myanmar. U Moe Myint Kyaw, secretary general of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI), said the current regulations made exporting too expensive for Myanmar traders because they cannot export goods before receiving payment, thus obliging them to maintain overseas bank accounts. This means our exporters have to invest at least three times as much as those of other countries in the region, he said. Nevertheless, the recent reforms have improved the trading climate. An export licence can now be issued in one day instead of four days, and no longer requires a trip to Nay Pyi Taw. Restrictions have been eased, and there is more transparency in customs procedures. But if local banks or the government can lend to exporters, we can enlarge trading volume even more, said garment exporter U Soe Myint.
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land and China have remained steady, the official said. Local money changers said demand for the dollar rose last week on speculation by buyers, which pushed the exchange rate up in some areas as high as K985 as of November 27. Experts said the trade decit helped weaken the kyat, with exports lagging behind imports. The fall of the kyat is starting to take its toll on importers though. Daw Moe Moe Hlaing, manager for a medical equipment company, said relaxed import restrictions had helped them
maintain supplies despite a K100 fall in the value of the local currency over the past year. This volatility has not hurt us as much as it did two to three years ago, but we have temporarily stopped importing, she said, following a demand from their bank for a remittance to cover anticipated exchange-rate costs. The Central Bank official said the Bank had a plan to ease the impact of rate changes, but it would be costly, adding, We are considering selling dollars if the rate goes too high, but the banking industry would have to contribute to the cost.
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women but also to men and to families, helping boost economic growth in the long run. The third challenge is using public resources more effectively, efficiently and transparently. One area identied in the World Banks recent Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability assessment is the critical need for updated nancial management and procurement regulations, strengthened accounting standards, open competition in procurement and the systematic public disclosure of public nancial and procurement information so public resources deliver value for money for the people of Myanmar. Two years ago Myanmar began a triple transition: to democratic governance, to peace and to a market-oriented economy. The economic transition faces momentous challenges, but holds even greater promise and opportunities. Continued fundamental reforms, sustained with patience and commitment by all, hold the key to ensuring Myanmars triple transition reduces poverty and tangibly improves the lives of people throughout the country.
Ulrich Zachau is thecountry director for South East Asia at the World Bank. Based in Bangkok, he covers all World Bank programs and operations in Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand.
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THE Australian government rejected on November 29 the US$2.7 billion sale of GrainCorp to American agribusiness giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), saying it went against the national interest. Australias Treasurer Joe Hockey said the sector was still moving toward more robust competition and that a foreign takeover of the biggest grain handler in eastern Australia could undermine public support for foreign investment in general. Now is not the right time for a 100-percent foreign acquisition of this key Australian business, he said, a decision which sent GrainCorp shares diving 22 percent to $7.93 at their close on November 29. The bid met strong opposition from grower groups and the National Party, which is part of the governing coalition that declared Australia open for business after winning September elections. A further signicant consideration was that this proposal has attracted a high level of concern from stakeholders and the broader community, Mr Hockey said in a statement.
I therefore judged that allowing it to proceed could risk undermining public support for the foreign investment regime and ongoing foreign investment more generally. This would not be in our national interest. The treasurer said the Foreign Investment Review Board assessing the proposal had been split on whether to green-light the takeover, which was one of the most signicant proposed acquisitions of an agricultural business in Australias history.
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But he had ultimately decided that Australias grains export industry was still working through a signicant deregulation process, which started in 2008 with the abolition of the single desk for wheat exports. ADM owns more than 280 storage sites and seven of the 10 grain port terminals in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. Around 85pc of eastern Australias bulk grain exports are handled through its ports network. Mr Hockey said growers had expressed concern that the proposed acquisition would reduce competition and impede their ability to access grain storage, logistics and distribution networks. ADM voiced disappointment at the decision to reject its proposal, a bid it had sweetened in recent days with an increased $227.47 million spending on infrastructure. [Last weeks] events will have enduring implications that will be felt not only by our shareholders but by the entire industry, GrainCorp chairman Don Taylor said in a statement. AFP
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Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands prior their meeting on November 25 in Trieste. Photo: AFP
Italian media said energy giants Eni and Enel at the talks would also be looking to lower the prices for imports from Russia, as Italians struggle to make ends meet amid the countrys longest post-war recession.
Among the deals signed was one for Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to develop a drill ship for Russias offshore oil industry and build a oating platform to carry nuclear submarine reactor compartments. AFP
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PLANS for a towering office and hotel complex in Yangons Pansodan Port have been shelved in the face of opposition from the citys development committee even though the project has already been put out to tender by the Myanma Port Authority, officials said. The development of Yangons ports has been in the works since September 2012, when the Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) drew up the Greater Yangon Project. That initiative, however, appears as if it may have been in conict with another long-term development scheme, the MPAs Port Master Plan, which envisaged the upgrading of Lanmadaw, Sule, Pansodan and Botahtaung ports. Senior officials from both sides ministers for Yangon Region, the Ministry of Transport, the Myanma Port Authority under the transport ministry and YCDC have been meeting to try to resolve the matter. We planned to build a high-rise ofce tower, shopping mall and so on at Pansodan Port, MPA general manager U Kyaw Myint toldThe Myanmar Times. The plan entailed a 20-oor office block, a 16-storey hotel, a four-storey shopping mall and a three-storey cruise and ferry terminal. Inviting local and foreign investment in the Yangon Port Area, the MPA also plans to upgrade the Botahtaung Port Area by extending the shore 100 acres and building a resort and shopping area. Four oating hotels are also planned for the area, with one rented by Hla Hla Pa Pa company. Another area has been given over to domestic
A ferry passes through waters near Bo Aung Kyaw Wharf in downtown Yangon. Much of the citys waterfront area is slated for development, though it remains uncertain when or by whom. Photo: Staff
Unless Myanmar is properly connected to international trading routes, the impressive reforms undertaken [recently] will be less effective and less meaningful than they should be, according to an analysis of the port last month by consultancy and publishing rm Oxford Business Group. According to the report, boats are often delayed from berthing at the port due to poor infrastructure and often have to berth at less than full capacity, while machinery and equipment, where they exist, are often obsolete. But other challenges remain as well. Cargo handling is still manual and paperwork is still processed the old-
fashioned way three copies of the same documentation must be brought to three separate offices by a shipper, the report states. There is no single window and no electronic reporting; Bills of Lading cannot be accessed via the Internet and tracking is done by hand, making it difficult to know the precise location of containers [which sometimes go missing]. The situation is such that unless international players are granted relatively unrestricted rights to participate in the market, the maritime investments that need to be made will probably not happen in the right way and on the proper scale, it continues. Some, however, take a different
view. U Kyan Tine Aung, spokesperson for the conservation group Yangon Heritage Trust, sided with YCDC, saying Pansodans heritage buildings will be blocked if high-rise buildings are allowed in the area and this would hurt the countrys development. There should be areas like Peoples Park and the convention hall, not high-rises, he said. Other countries use waterfronts as green areas for the public. Foreigners are very interested in heritage buildings in our country, and thats why maintaining the heritage area can help the tourism sector. Additional reporting by Philip Heijmans
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Unless Myanmar is properly connected to international trading routes, the impressive reforms undertaken [recently] will be less effective. Oxford Business Group
David Ney poses with an effigy of himself at his office in Dagon Township, Yangon. Photo: Bridget Di Certo
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Washington Home price gains in US slow for month of September, report says
US home prices rose modestly in September, continuing a slowdown from growth earlier in the year as the housing market slowly recovers, according to a report released last week. The S&P Case-Shiller 20-city composite home price index rose 0.7 percent in September from August, and was up 13.3pc from September 2012, the highest annual growth since February 2006. The year-over-year growth in September was slightly better than the 13pc average estimate. In August, prices increased 12.8pc on an annual basis. Nineteen cities decelerated monthover-month from August to September; Charlotte, North Carolina, was the only city to see a price decline.
US home building permits surged in October to the highest level in ve years, suggesting stronger momentum ahead in the recovering housing market, government data released last week showed. Building permits, a signal of potential residential construction growth, rose to an annual rate of 1.034 million in October, up 6.2 percent from Septembers 974,000, the Commerce Department said. The growth in building permits over the past two months was well above analysts average estimate of 932,000 per month. It was the fastest pace of building permits issued since June 2008. AFP
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Tourists visit an under-construction statue of Mao Zedong in Changsha, central Chinas Hunan province, China, ahead of the 120th anniversary of Maos birth, which China will celebrate on December 26. Chinese President Xi Jinping is calling for restraint ahead of the 120th anniversary. Photo: AFP
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land and one wet or submarine cable known as SEA-ME-WE 3. There is a small capacity Internet link to China that was briey operational again in late October, but it has been mostly out of order because of heavy rains, planned upgrades, and routing issues. If one is reliant on only three connections (unlike, say, the 10 submarine cables in New York City area alone), the loss of one important link can mean mayhem on the network. When the connection to SEA-ME-WE 3 rst broke in late July, Myanmars Internet was down to 20-percent capacity. Some people in the country could still connect, but just barely.
technology think tank LIRNasia, Myanmar was excluded from the submarine cable SEA-ME-WE 4 that links Bangladesh to the worldwide internet, because the former military junta was delinquent in paying its share for SEAME-WE-3. The MPT is now playing catch-up. In October, the MPT more than doubled the bandwidth on the crossborder ber link to Thailand, saying the new capacity will be functional by the start of the 2013 Southeast Asia Games (SEA Games) that Myanmar is hosting in December. They recently announced plans to bring another submarine cable into the country, SEA-ME-WE 5, (whose projected landing in the beach town of Ngwe Saung would diversify the landing stations in the country and make the network more robust.) Rumors are also oating around cyberspace that the MPT will be joining the consortium to fund the AsiaAfrica-Europe 1 (AAE-1) cable, but as of yet details about it remain speculative. When asked, the MPT said simply, We are not yet decided. Neither cable would be up and functional be-
International Telecommunications Union conferenceabout the potential launch of its own satellite for Internet. Saeed Khan of LIRNasia is not alone in suggesting that Myanmar should instead focus on expanding its crossborder ber networks to Thailand and Bangladesh. But increased international capacity wont amount to much if the domestic network cant handle it. The MPT is currently working toexpand intra-city ber networks, and Japan has taken the lead in doubling the ber backbone between Myanmars three largest cities. Working with the MPT, they are also boosting the internets international routing capabilities in time for the SEA Games, as well as adding a temporary 4G network. Spokespeople for NTT Communicationssaid that internet users in the country should feel an uptick in speed and reliability by the 2013 SEA Games. Getting a Google Global Cache or working with a Content Delivery Network to host popular content locally could also increase local speeds. With a Google Global Cache (GGC) a popular YouTube video (or website for a CDN)
A rescued tigress crosses the Sundarikati river after being released by forest workers at Sunderbans, some 150 km south of Kolkata. India is planning a new sanctuary for its tigers in the worlds largest mangrove forest after a previously unknown group of the IN PICTURES endangered animals were discovered in November 2013. Photo: AFP
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AN EU summit to cap years of effort to bring ex-Soviet states into the Western fold opened with its ambitions dented on November 28 afterUkraine, the biggest prize, balked at the last moment under Russian pressure. Kievs surprise decision to scrap a landmark political and trade accord with the European Union just days before has set off a war of words between East and West reminiscent of the Cold War and sparked some of the biggest protests in Ukrainein a decade. Brussels insists the deal is still on the table despite the rebuff and Kiev says it could even still sign it, but the prospects for compromise at the two-day summit appear limited, with the fate of detained formerUkrainepremier Yulia Tymoshenko a major sticking point. Ms Tymoshenko herself meanwhile called on EU leaders to drop their demands for her release if President Viktor Yanukovych, who is due to attend, takes a positive decision on the accord.
A woman holds a portrait of jailed former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko during a rally of the pro-European movement in central Kiev, on November 27. Photo: AFP
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Inhibitors of this drug target have the potential to not only cure individuals of a malaria infection, but ... even block transmission.
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Large waves crashing into the Bondi Baths and Icebergs Club at Sydneys famous Bondi Beach. Photo: AFP
The nding, published in the journal Nature, is important because only a tiny handful of weaknesses have been found that apply to every stage of the complex process by which the Plasmodium parasite grows and multiplies in the body.
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Reg. No. 5220/1995 in respect of Passenger automobiles and herefrom derived modifications, spare parts and components herefor, accessories and outfit herefor, in particular suspension equipment, spoilers, wheel cast disks, tilting roofs, roof luggage carriers and combustion engines for passenger motor cars. Fraudulent imitation or unauthorised use of the said Trade Mark will be dealt with according to law. Win Mu Tin, M.A., H.G.P., D.B.L for SKODA AUTO a.s. P. O. Box 60, Yangon E-mail: makhinkyi.law@mptmail.net.mm Dated: 2 December 2013
A baby receives a measles vaccine at the Leyte Sports Center in Tacloban, Leyte province, on November 27. Photo: AFP
special effort to protect against its possible reintroduction, she said. The UN said the vaccination program would aim to reach 500,000 children across the disaster zone, which covers dozens of ruined towns mainly on Leyte and Samar islands, two of the poorest in the country. The governments conrmed death toll from Haiyan, which brought some of the strongest winds ever recorded and tsunami-like storm surges, rose by about 250 to 5500, with another
1757 people missing. The death toll has continued to climb because full assessments are still yet to be made in the devastated communities, not because many more people have died in the aftermath of the typhoon. Haiyan rivals a 1976 tsunami on the southern island of Mindanao as the deadliest recorded natural disaster to strike thePhilippines. The 1976 disaster killed between 5000 and 8000 people. AFP
(Reg: No. IV/10264/2013) in respect of :- All goods in class 9- Cables, electric; copper wire, insulated; electricity mains (material for-) [wires, cables]; identification sheaths for electric wires; instrumentation wires; telephone wires; wires, electric; parts and fittings for all the above; all included in Class: 9 Any fraudulent imitation or unauthorized use of the said trademark or other infringements whatsoever will be dealt with according to law. U Kyi Win Associates for TAI SIN ELECTRIC LIMITED P.O. Box No. 26, Yangon. Phone: 372416 Dated: 2nd December, 2013
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Troops walk amongst debris on May 17, 2009, as they help evacuate the last of the Tamil civilians from the area. Photo: AFP
that Sri Lanka has set up several investigations in the past into deaths and disappearances but the ndings have not been released. A number of government inquiries have already been established and there has never been any kind of accountability, so a new one holds no weight whatsoever, said Suhas Chakma, director of the New Delhi-based Asian Centre for Human Rights. Mr Chakma said the survey did not have credibility unless terms of reference were included that determined whether international laws relating to war crimes had been broken. If they are seeking to assuage the sentiments of the international community and the local people,
they need to determine whether war crimes have been committed, he said. More than 100,000 people are believed to have been killed during the course of the war, according to previous UN gures. The war, one of the longest-running civil conicts in Asia, ended when the Tamil Tiger leader Velupillai Prabhakaran was killed in his nal stronghold in the northeast of the island. While Jaffna held its rst provincial elections since the war in September, with the main Tamil party winning by a landslide, the vote was seen as having done little to address long-standing demands for greater autonomy. AFP
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Pilgrims meditate at the wall below the nativity scene within the Maya Devi Temple at Lumbini, Nepal. Photo: AFP/National Geographic
Geoarchaeological research meanwhile conrmed the existence of tree roots within the temples central open area. Mr Coningham co-directed an international team of archaeologists at Lumbini that was funded in part by the Washington-based National Geographic Society, which plans to telecast a documentary, Buried Secrets of theBuddha, worldwide in February. The teams peer-reviewed ndings appear in the December issue of the journal Antiquity, ahead of the 17th congress of the International Association of Buddhist Studies in Vienna in August next year. Lumbini overgrown by jungle before its rediscovery in 1896 is today a UNESCO world heritage site, visited by millions of pilgrims every year. Worldwide, Buddhism counts 500 million followers. In a statement, UNESCO director general Irina Bokova called for more archaeological research, intensied conservation work and strengthened site management at Lumbini as it
attracts growing numbers of visitors. UNESCO and the Nepalese government had invited Mr Coningham, Britains leading South Asian archaeologist, to join Nepals former director general Kosh Prasad Acharya to steer the Lumbini effort. Since its a working temple, the archaeologists found themselves digging in the midst of meditating monks, nuns and pilgrims. Its not unusual in history for adherents of one faith to have built a place of worship atop the ruins of a venue connected with another religion. But what makes Lumbini special, Mr Coningham said, is how the design of the wooden shrine resembles that of the multiple structures built over it over time. Equally signicant is what the archaeologists did not nd: signs of any dramatic change in the ways in which the site has been used over the ages. This is one of those rare occasions when belief, tradition, archaeology and science actually come together, he said. AFP
(Reg: No. IV/9227/2012) in respect of: Business management of hotels and resorts/motels and other temporary accommodation including serviced apartments and apartment hotels; public relations services in relation to temporary accommodation, including hotels and motels, serviced apartments and apartment hotels; marketing of temporary accommodation including hotels and motels, serviced apartments and apartment hotels including the advertising of the aforementioned services via the Internet and other global computer networks. - Class: 35 Property and leasing services including apartment house management, renting of apartments and flats, rental of serviced apartments; management of rented accommodation; management of serviced apartments, providing long-term housing accommodation. - Class:36 Temporary accommodation services, accommodation (rental of temporary), catering (food and drink), rental of meeting rooms, restaurants, cafs, reservations of temporary accommodation; providing temporary housing accommodation; providing serviced apartments; hotel services. Class: 43 Any fraudulent imitation or unauthorized use of the said trademark or other infringements whatsoever will be dealt with according to law. U Kyi Win Associates for Millennium & Copthorne International Limited P.O. Box No. 26, Yangon. Phone: 372416 Dated: 2nd December, 2013
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Reg. No. 1164/1980 in respect of beer, ale and porter. Cautionary Notices of the said Trade Mark have been published in The Guardian of 4 November 1980, 26 March 1984, in The Working Peoples Daily of 25 January 1992, in The New Light of Myanmar of 11 September 1999 and in The Myanmar Times of 27 November 2006.
Reg. No. 1465/1994 in respect of beer, ale and porter. Cautionary Notices in respect of the said Trade Mark have been published in The Myanmar Times of 28 May 2001 and 19 May 2008. 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 Brouwerijen B.V. P. O. Box 60, Yangon E-mail: makhinkyi.law@mptmail.net.mm Dated: 2 December 2013
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NOTICE is hereby given that N.V. SUMATRA TOBACCO TRADING COMPANY a company organized under the laws of Indonesia and having its principal office at of Jalan Pattimura No. 3, Pematang Siantar, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia is the Owner and Sole Proprietor of the following trademarks: -
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(Reg: No. IV/2919/1994) (Reg: No. IV/2920/1994) The above two trademarks are in respect of :Cigarette, lighters, matches, tobacco related products
Workers walk past a pile of logs near the site of the proposed dam on the Baram River in Long Keseh. Photo: AFP
(Reg: No. IV/4334/1996) in respect of :- Coffee, tea, cocoa, artificial coffee, preparations made from cereals, beers, mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic drinks, syrups and other preparations for making beverages, cigarette, smokers, articles, matches, lighter and other tobacco related products
We ... will do whatever we have to do. If they bring a dam, I bring a spear.
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(Reg: No. IV/411/1992) in respect of :- Cigarettes and other tobacco related products, matches, lighter, smokers articles, coffee, tea, can food, fruit juices, soft drinks/can drinks, non alcoholic drinks, other food and beverages products, confectionery, sugar/ candy/sweets, dairy products and substitute thereof, garments, hats and other printing materials Any fraudulent imitation or unauthorized use of the said trademarks or other infringements whatsoever will be dealt with according to law. U Kyi Win Associates for N.V. SUMATRA TOBACCO TRADING COMPANY P.O. Box No. 26, Yangon. Phone: 372416 Dated: 2nd December, 2013
lost 14.4 percent of its forests from 2000-2012, the worlds highest rate. In the 1980s, the nomadic Penan were swept aside when they tried to block timber companies by seizing roads into interior regions. But Baram residents say a new resolve has developed as a budding native activist movement has grown, spreading the anti-dam message through visits to remote areas and word of mouth. Some key activists are also using social media to project their concerns abroad. We trusted the government, Mr Lenjau said. But there is a change of our mindset, how we view the world, the land and the rivers. At a road blockade on a stunning ridge-top, Baram protesters rail against authorities between joyous bursts of native song and dance.
A villager smokes at the second blockade camp near the site of the proposed dam on the Baram River in Long Keseh. Photo: AFP
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(Reg: No. IV/8312/2013) in respect of :- Traction engines; bands for wheel hubs; vehicle wheel rims; vehicle wheels; bicycles; goods handling carts; inner tubes for pneumatic tires; tires for vehicle wheels; treads for retreading tires; solid tires for vehicle wheels. Class: 12 Any fraudulent imitation or unauthorized use of the said trademark or other infringements whatsoever will be dealt with according to law. U Kyi Win Associates for Techking Tires Limited P.O. Box No. 26, Yangon. Phone: 372416
The mother of a premature baby touches her forehead with her tiny foot in the childrens and maternity ward in the Philippines. Photo: AFP
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(Reg: No. IV/1005/1981) The above two trademarks are in respect of:Chemicals products used in industry, science, photography, agriculture, horticulture forestry; artificial and synthetic resins; plastics in the form of powders, liquids or pastes, for industrial use; manures( natural and artificial) fire extinguishing compositions; tempering substances, and chemical ; preparations for soldering; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances, adhesive substances, used in industry; plastics in the form of sheets, blocks and rods, being for use in manufacture; synthetic rubbers Any fraudulent imitation or unauthorized use of the said trademarks or other infringements whatsoever will be dealt with according to law. U Kyi Win Associates for The Polyolefin Company (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., P.O. Box No. 26, Yangon. Phone: 372416 Dated: 2nd December, 2013
the translucent forewings of a redbodied Australian dragony called the wandering percher (Latin name Diplacodes bipunctata). It has spikes that are somewhat smaller than those on the black silicon they are 240 nanometres high. The dragonys wings and black silicon were put through their paces in a lab, and both were proven ruthlessly bactericidal. Smooth to the human touch, the surfaces destroyed two categories of bacteria, called Gram-negative and Gram-positive, as well as spores, the protective shell that coats certain times of dormant germs. The three targeted bugs comprised P. aeruginosa, the notorious Staphylococcus aureus and the ultra-tough
spore of Bacillus subtilis, a wideranging soil germ that is a cousin of anthrax. The killing rate was 450,000 bacterial cells per square centimetre per minute over the rst three hours of exposure. This is 810 times the minimum dose needed to infect a person with S. aureus, and a whopping 77,400 times that of P. aeruginosa. If the cost of making black silicon is an obstacle, many other options are around for making nano-scale germkilling surfaces, said the scientists. Synthetic antibacterial nano-materials that exhibit a similar effectiveness ... can be readily fabricated over large areas, they wrote. AFP
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Reg. No. 6102/2001 Reg. No. 8839/2013 in respect of Class 5: Pharmaceutical preparations; dietetic preparations and food supplements for medical use; vitamins.
Reg. No. 6882/2010 Reg. No. 8840/2013 in respect of Class 5: Pharmaceutical preparations; dietetic preparations and food supplements for medical use. 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 Merck KGaA P. O. Box 60, Yangon E-mail: makhinkyi.law@mptmail.net.mm Dated: 2 December 2013
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Holiday travellers line up for a TSA security checkpoints at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on November 26. Photo: AFP
violating the rights of individuals, said Wade Henderson, president of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. The Sikh faith, founded ve centuries ago in South Asia, requires men to wear turbans and maintain beards. The Sikh Coalition says that some US airports pull aside virtually all Sikh men, stigmatizing them and leading outsiders to associate turbans with danger. Sikhs in the United States have
faced a wave of violence since the September 11, 2001 attacks, with assailants sometimes falsely believing they are radical Muslims. In the worst incident, a white supremacist shot dead six Sikhs after barging into their temple in Wisconsin in August 2012. Mr Singh said that the Sikh Coalition hoped eventually to expand FlyRightsbeyond airports to include schools, where Sikh children report widespread bullying, and other areas. AFP
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Pope Francis greets the crowd as he arrives for his general audience at St Peters Square on November 27. Photo: AFP
Turning to other faiths, Pope Francis said that ties with Islam had taken on great importance for the Catholic Church because of the growing number of Muslim immigrants in many traditionally Christian countries. We Christians should embrace with affection and respect Muslim immigrants to our countries in the same way that we hope and ask to be received and respected in countries of Islamic tradition, he said. I ask and I humbly entreat those
countries to grant Christians freedom to worship and to practice their faith, in light of the freedom which followers of Islam enjoy in Western countries, he added. Much of the exhortation was devoted to spiritual issues, particularly the need for a more joyful approach to faith reected in the documents Latin title Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel). There are Christians whose lives seem like Lent without Easter, he said,
adding that the Christian message should not be a catalogue of sins and faults and should be about striving for the good of others. The document included practical tips from Pope Francis for priests on how to give better homilies as well as a call for them to be closer to their parishioners. Our church doors should always be open, so that if someone, moved by the Spirit, comes there looking for God, he or she will not nd a closed door. AFP
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A protester wears mask at a demonstration where homeless people are going to claim their rights , outside the health ministry inMadridon November 21. Photo: AFP
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You see it everywhere: In the streets, small businesses that have not shut yet are in trouble, she added. Spanish employees have stopped consuming. According to the National Statistics Institute, average household incomes tumbled by 9.5pc between 2008 and 2012, and 21.6pc of the population is at risk of falling below the poverty line. The research arm of Spanish bank La Caixa estimates that Spanish salaries have fallen by 7.1pc since 2010. The Foundation of Applied Economic Studies, FEDEA, estimates that salaries declined by 12pc between 2010 and 2012. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoys conservative government refers to the process as an internal devaluation necessary to regain competitiveness. Previously, whenever there was an imbalance it was always xed by devaluing the peseta, said Ignacio de la Torre, analyst at nancial consultants Arcano. Since we can no longer devalue the currency, the only way to rebalance the economy is to devalue salaries, he added. From the purely economic point of
view, it is a recipe that seems to work. Spain has become ultra-competitive in terms of salaries, the consultant said, with workers earning onethird less than the eurozone average. In September, Spanish exports leapt by 8.3pc, eight times more than the eurozone average. In the automobile industry, factories are bustling and releasing new models, often thanks to agreements struck with unions to keep salaries in check. Patrick Artus, of the French investment bank Natixis, said the salary cost advantage could help Spain become a key production centre for midrange industrial products in Europe, making it the China of Europe. The International Monetary Fund has encouraged Spain to go further, suggesting a 10pc cut in salaries over two years would boost gross domestic product by 5pc. But socially, it is bad news, said Carlos Obeso, director of labour market studies at the ESADE business school. For proof, Mr Obeso said, you dont need to be an economist. Just go out into the street. AFP
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N exhibition of rare photos in Yangon provides a window into the countrys past and present, revealing how things have changed and what has stayed the same in the last 100 years. Thanks to the Munich State Museum of Ethnology, photos taken over a century ago are now on display at the National Theatre in Yangon from November 22 to January 12. Complementing photographer Christine Schermans 43 blackand-white photographs from 1911 are 43 colour photographs taken
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between 2010 and 2013 by Birgit Neiser. Both photographers are from Munich, and their joint show, entitled Golden Land: Burma/Myanmar, 100 Years, reveals striking similarities between Schermans monochrome photographs from the past and Neisers artwork from the present era. The juxtaposition is all the more surprising given that Neiser had
not seen Schermans work at the time she took her own photographs. At rst I had no idea and I didnt know anything about Christine Scherman and her photos. I was really overwhelmed when I saw her photos. What a coincidence I have many matching images in my own archive. She was a Munich documentary photographer from a hundred years ago and I am a Munich documentary photographer too, Neiser said. I was surprised that two female photographers from the same city documented the same country. A hundred years have passed, but it
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Photographs, from 100 years apart, are attracting large crowds at the National Theater in Yangon. Photos: Zarni Phyo
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AKING fried rice for breakfast is normal for Daw Khin Htay. Today, however, she seems a little more vibrant than usual. Her mood, and her frying pan are overowing for the same reasons: Her son and his friends are returning home for a visit. Daw Khin Htay has seven children. But only she, her husband and her daughter still live at home, and the same is true for many of her neighbours. Parami village, in Sagaing Regions Ayadaw township, is now home mostly to the elderly and the young. A changing climate left farmers unable to grow crops ten years ago and the areas agriculture-based economy has never recovered. As a result, many young people have been forced to leave in order to nd work
as labourers in cities like Yangon, Mandalay and Monywa. Others have gone further, selling their farms to nance trips to Malaysia to nd work abroad. The annual Kahtein festivities, held every year during Tazaungdaing, the eighth month of the Myanmar lunar calendar, mark a bright spot in the year and the busiest time in the village, Daw Khin Htay said. The festival celebrates the end of rainy season and is marked by the donation of robes and other offerings to monks. In Parami, the celebrations are arranged by the abbot of Kabar Aye Monastery and funded by donations from villagers. However large the troubles weve faced, we celebrate Kahtein as much as we can every year, she said. In previous years, Parami had been famous for its Kahtein celebrations. Residents used to put on a stage show featuring local amateur performers
backed by a professional musical troupe and a female dancer hired from Monywa. The sight drew crowds from around the area. Not only nearby villages but even people from urban areas in Monywa used to enjoy our villages Kahtein ceremony, Daw Khin Htay said. Because of the struggling local economy, however, the village hasnt been able to hold the stage performance for a decade. The celebrations have become more low-key. Residents offer food and supplies
to monks at the monastery early in the morning and then its time for everyone to feast, with everyone sharing a large meal featuring chunks of pork, shredded mango salad and dried fried chillis. In the afternoon, residents hold a procession around the village, after which they listen to the monks preaching Buddhist doctrine in the monastery. Its not as grand as it once was because so many families are separated. Daw Khin Htay says she worries that the villages reputation as a place to
celebrate Kahtein will gradually fade away. At the same time, the Kahtein festival has taken on an added meaning to residents. Its become a time of reunion, as migrant workers often choose the holiday to come back and visit their families. One of my sons is coming back home for Kahtein, Daw Khin Htay says, smiling as she stirs the rice. Despite leaving the village, they always return home for Kahtein. Translation by Zar Zar Soe
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Former actor Kyaw Thu now runs a funeral service. Photo: Aung Htay Hlaing
er, who had collected all the posts and wanted to publish the book. The two-time Myanmar Academy Award-winner remembers the moment he started the transition into philanthropy and community service. My daughter used to visit the meditation centre in her youth. She asked a question to the venerable sayadaw about where actors would go in the next life, he said. He responded that they may go to purgatory when they die because lm artists cause people to feel strong emotions. It really shocked me. Kyaw Thu began to think about how to work for the good of his fans, the community, and the social work became a welcome distraction from lming. When [well-known lm director and writer] U Thu Kha was hospitalised, I looked after him, Kyaw Thu said. We experienced an incident in the hospital in which a patient, an old woman, was allowed by the doctor to be discharged from the hospital. But the family of the woman had disappeared. She died at the hospital and the hospital took on
the responsibility of cremating the body. When he asked why her family didnt take her home when the doctor discharged her, Kyaw Thu was told that they didnt have money to take care of the old woman at home, nor could they afford to cremate her if she died. The incident gave U Thu Kha the idea of starting a foundation to provide free funeral services for those who are too poor to afford it, Khaw Thu said. My wifes aunty worked with a free funeral service in Mandalay, named Mandalay Byamaso Association [byamaso means the four cardinal virtues: love, compassion, rejoicing at others success, and detachment] two years before U Thu Kha founded the society. The Free Funeral Service Society was founded on January 1, 2001, and since then, Kyaw Thu said, he has had little time to spend on lming. His life took an unexpected turn in 2007 when he was suspended from lming and acting for offering food to monks who set off on peaceful protests against the rise in living costs the same year. I look on the bright side, he said. I can spend more time on humanitarian work. Despite the ban, Kyaw Thu continues to take on a number of roles theyre just less glamorous than those of the big screen. He drives hearses himself. He carries coffins. He travels and gives talks. Sometimes he even sleeps at the societys offices. And, the title of his book aside, he says these are all things hell continue doing, no matter who is in charge. Whoever is elected to the presidency of the Myanmar, I will be carrying coffins and giving services to the poor and the families of the dead.
TWILIGHT may have fallen over the lives of its residents, but the Seesaryake rest home for sick and elderly people offers care and home comfort until the end of their days. The home seesar means twilight in the Myanmar language takes in homeless elderly people who have nowhere else to go, and offers medical care not available in most old peoples homes.
Sick elderly people have priority ... they are our VIPs
Daw Khin Ma Ma Vice president, Seesaryake
The rest home, located in the North Dagon township, was founded by Daw Than Myint Aung after being asked by the neighbours of an 80-year-old blind woman to take care of her. Relying on community donations since then, the rest home has become a sort of palliative care home for the sick and elderly. Daw Khin Ma Ma, vice president and spokesperson of Seesaryake, told The Myanmar Times, Most homes for the elderly dont accept sick people. They accept only people who can feed and look after themselves. Daw Than Myint Aung decided to build a home for sick old people.
Seesaryake has four nurses and ve nursing assistants, as well as an intensive care unit. When it opened in April 2010 it housed eight patients. There are now 22 male and 42 female residents. One, a 90-year-old man who did not want to mention his name, had become so lonely and depressed before coming here he could not eat. His son, a doctor in England, could not return to Myanmar, and the old man was refused a visa to enter Britain. Other relatives were uninvolved, so he was referred to Seesaryake by neighbours. An old woman found unconscious next to a rubbish bin had been hit by a car and gnawed by rats. Nobody knew her age or her name. She was taken to Seesaryake, where her broken ribs were set, and lived there for six months before passing away. We have 30 people on the waiting list who have somewhere else to live for the moment. We meet to decide who should ll vacancies when they arise. Abandoned sick elderly people have priority if they are urgent cases. They are our VIPs, said Daw Khin Ma Ma. Seesaryake staff are trained in washing, feeding and healthcare. Many of the residents arrive undernourished and dehydrated. There are only three conditions of acceptance: Residents must be more than 70 years old, homeless and sick. There are no restrictions as to race or religion, and often, the age condition is relaxed if the applicants date of birth is unknown. The oldest resident is 95-year-old Daw Khin Kyi, once a famous actress, whose daughter was unable to care for her. Everyone has his or her own story, and nobody knows what their future holds. The abandoned, the homeless and those with broken health at the end of their days have little to look forward to. But because of Seesaryake, even in twilight there is a glimmer of hope. If you are concerned about a sick and elderly person and would like someone to assess their condition, call the Seesaryake rest home at 019431 99907 or email, khinma53@gmail.com
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NaNDar AUNG nandaraung.mcm@gmail.com ITTING peacefully under a chair in what little shade there is at Yangons Sein Lan So Pyae garden next to Inya Lake, former lm director and writer Bogalay U Tin Aung, who is now over 90 years old, poses patiently as a number of artists attend to him. The weather is hot, but he doesnt complain as the artists take their time chiselling his features into sculpture, or trying to capture the moment in paint or even graffiti. Among the ve traditional artists, 20-year-old graffiti artist Arkar Chaw is there to create his version of Bogalay U Tin Aungs portrait. This is denitely a new experience for me, Arkar Kyaw described. Ive done many portraits but Ive never worked with the subject at the same time. The project is a collaboration organised by sculptor U Kyaw Kyaw Min, who has been impressing audiences this year with his live performance sculpting. This time, he said, he wanted to involve a new generation with new traditions in art that compli-
mented the classical styles. I have sculpted with a live model more than 30 times before, but I really wanted to involve Arkar Kyaw so that we can attract younger people, U Kyaw Kyaw Min said. That way, we can also get the younger generation nding out about those who have worked in the creative industries, sometimes even longer than the younger artists have been alive. Bogalay U Tin Aung is best known for his contributions to the Myanmar lm industry, having been recognised for a a Sithu lifetime of achievemen award by the Myanmar government in 2012, and a separate Lifetime Achievement Award this year by the Myanmar Motion Picture Organization. Bogalay U Tin Aung said it was a pleasure to also be recognised as a model for art, particularly while he was still alive to view and appreciate the results of the artwork modelled after him. Ive spent my whole life dedicated to making movies and trying to capture some form of reality on lm or on paper, he said. It seems that it is my turn now to have my expressions and mood captured somehow.
Graffiti artist Arkar Chaw sits by his portrait of former film director, Bogalay U Tin Aung. Photo: Aung Htay Hlaing
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Indelible Indawgyi
Surrounded by scenic mountains and still pristine water, Myanmars largest lake is easy to fall in love with
A view of Hepa village from the lake. Photo: Gregory Klemm
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N remote Kachin State, seven hours away from anywhere else that could be considered a tourist destination, Indawgyi Lake offers a serene and secluded haven for nature lovers and anyone seeking a true escape. There is a refreshing sense of isolation in this tranquil retreat. The nearest internet connection of any form is a two-hour drive away, only certain bands of CDMA phones will be able to receive any signal at all, refrigeration is rare, and electricity is limited to just over two hours a day. You have little choice but to submit to being cut off from the outside world. Reaching Indawgyi Lake is not easy. From Myitkyina its almost a ve-hour train ride to Hopin, followed by a two-hour taxi trip, or a three- to six-hour shared pick-up truck ride, along a very bumpy road to Lonton village on the lake. For that reason, this is a place that has never seen many tourists.
The numbers declined even further with the resumption of conict in Kachin State in 2011. Fewer than 60 tourists have made the journey since then, and numbers are only just now starting to pick up again. Indawgyi Lake has also recently become something of an adventure destination. With kayaks and bicycles for hire, and trekking and recreational shing on offer, it has a claim to offering the most varied outdoor tourist activities of any destination in Myanmar. The services are provided by Inn Chit Thu (Lovers of Indawgyi) Tourism Group, a communitybased organisation run as a social enterprise, with prots set to be invested in environmental conservation and community projects. Exploring the lake by kayak is a great way to get around, free from the constant drone of motors that infest Indawgyis smaller and more touristy cousin, Inle. Being out on the vast expanse of water as dusk approaches and the
surrounding mountains turn from green to gold to purple, without another boat in sight or earshot, is an amazing experience. In a full day of kayaking, its possible to visit the famous oating Shwe Myitzu Pagoda as well as a number of the lake-side villages. The villages each have their own charms. The local people are majority Shan, with ethnic Kachin and Bamar
Being out on the vast expanse of water as dusk approaches and the surrounding mountains turn from green to gold to purple, without another boat in sight or earshot, is an amazing experience
spread throughout. While few have preserved their traditions in terms of ethnic dress, they are incredibly hospitable towards foreigners. The welcome received when visiting any of the pretty villages that dot the lake shore is sometimes overwhelming. In the particularly scenic village of Lwemun, the legend of Indawgyi Lake is described at a small lake-side shrine. The legend goes that before Indawgyi Lake existed, there used to be a village below Lwemun which is now underwater. A widow had a premonition that the village would be ooded and the lake would be formed, so she ed to the hill on which Lwemun now sits. And those who were so unforgivably foolhardy as to fail to place faith in the fanciful dreams of an elderly bereaved woman? They were, it seems, doomed to a watery grave. The simple but serviceable Indawmahar Guesthouse in Lonton Village is currently the only place where foreigners can stay overnight. It means travellers to Indawgyi need to be comfortable with cold bucket showers and basic rooms, but the shared bathroom in a detached wooden building on the lake is kept clean and has a quaint charm to it. The guesthouses location, meanwhile right on the lake is unbeatable. Its large balcony is a perfect place for whiling away hours admiring the views as the light changes and small shing boats meander past. Indawmahars manager, U Tin Myaing, is an exceedingly generous and welcoming host despite the fact that its often something of a surprise for him to receive foreign visitors and it tends to interfere with his daily shing routine.
He will constantly insist that you drink his complimentary 3-in-1 coffee, try his best to talk to you through hard-to-comprehend miming gestures, provide you with bait to sh from the guesthouse balcony and happily fry up anything you catch for you to eat. Its difficult to leave Indawgyi. The beautiful scenery, the hospitable people and the revitalising feeling of spending your days engaged in outdoor activities, all while being forced to forget about the outside world, make it addictive. As you make the long journey back after several days at the lake, youll be amazed in turn by the most ordinary things: like how the bottled water sold on the train appears by some magic to actually be cold, or the wonder of paved roads, or the marvellous convenience of regular electricity. But you will miss the simple paradise you left behind.
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TALIAN noodles (pasta) is the feature ingredient for this weeks recipes. As my little sweetie-pie is sick, she requested pasta for both lunch and dinner. It seems pasta might be her comfort food. As I was already cooking pasta for her, I thought I should prepare some recipes for this column as well. Linguini is the favoured choice of noodle this time. Garlic and crab meat is used for the sauce and a generous amount of breadcrumbs are mixed in for texture. A twist of chilli makes it spicy and more sophisticated for the adult palate. I use frozen cooked crab meat for speedy cooking. The second recipe is an inspiration from Asian dishes. Leftover BBQ chicken is used in the recipe. Linguini is a good substitute for egg noodles. Its one of the quickest and most versatile ingredients for fusion dishes. Fettuccini is a good option as well. LinGUini With CraB meat anD BreaD CrUmBs (SERVES 6) 500 grams dried linguini 1 tablespoons olive oil 5-6 slices bread (day old bread is ne) 3 cloves garlic (crushed) 200 grams cooked, frozen crab
become translucent, fry for one more minute and add garlic chilli sauce. Fry for one more minute. Add baby corn and tomatoes and fry for 4-5 minutes. Add chicken stock and let boil. When it starts to boil, turn the heat down and simmer for 5 minutes. Salt for taste. Serve the sauce over the linguini and garnish with shallots or basil leaves. TIPS Angel hair pasta can replace linguini, and school prawns or diced prawns are options for replacing the crab meat.
After you make the bread crumbs, keep them in an airtight jar for a week. They are good with salads, pasta and BBQ meat. I use Lee Kum Kee brand (available at most good supermarkets) for the garlic chilli sauce, which is very similar to a Shan chilli paste. FOODIE QUOTE Food is the most primitive form of comfort. Sheilah Graham (1904-1988), US gossip columnist
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Chateau Bel-Air Bordeaux 2010 Light of body and strawberry red in colour, this classic old-world wine is versatile and holds its own well. With soft cranberry notes and a dry nish, this classic red is great with almost all food or good enough to be drunk on its own.
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Stuffed and deep-fried chicken wings from View Point Lodge. Photo: Manny Maung
many, many cups of smoked jasmine tea later, the total bill was delivered K1500. Sometimes its heartening to know that not everything changes. That said, my visit to the View Point Lodges restaurant later that
night was an event to be remembered. Choosing the tapas mix (around K60,000 for enough morsels for two of us to gorge on all night), we found the local Shan produce fused with European and Asian culinary
White wine
Table Mountain Sauvignon Blanc 2012 As far as cheap wines go, this aint so bad. The colour of green apples, its sharp and zesty. Needs some sherbet to balance the flavours but if drunk cold, you wont even notice the difference apart from that headache in the morning.
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Green tomato and avocado (right) salads. Photos: Manny Maung
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ALM trees line the streets under a broad blue sky in Palau, an island country in the South Pacic, which was briey home to Japanese author Atsushi Nakajima. Nakajima was born in 1909 in Tokyo, the son of a Chinese classics teacher. After earning a degree in Japanese literature at the University of Tokyo, Nakajima taught Japanese and other subjects at a girls high school in Yokohama for eight years. Nakajima lived in Palau as an ofcial of the South Pacic Mandate, a Japanese government agency. He was deeply fond of the people of Palau and depicted them positively in his work. The people of Palau retain many memories of Japans colonial rule. On the island of Koror, home to more than half of Palaus total population of about 20,000 people, a group of elderly women played with hanafuda Japanese playing cards at a meeting hall. We learned that at a school [the] Japan[ese] built, said Nina, 83, in Japanese, as she made a basket near the women playing hanafuda. Rechuld, a 33-year-old police academy student, said Japanese words such as senkyo (election) and shidosha (leader) are still used on Palau. Japan occupied Micronesia, which was then German territory, in 1914, the rst year of World War I. In 1915, Japan set up schools to teach local children the Japanese language. In 1922, the Japanese government established the headquarters of the South Pacic Mandate, which had jurisdiction over all of Micronesia. The administration continued until Japans defeat in World War II. Nakajima arrived on the island in July 1941 to work as the colonial governments official in charge of supervising Japanese language textbooks. He was unknown as a novelist at that time and took the job so he could write in a tropical climate, which would be better for his asthma. At that time, however, Japan was preparing for war against the United
States, and began drafting local residents and constructing military facilities. Nakajima complained to his wife in letters, Weve gradually become unable to give [the local people] enough food and housing; and, Making little changes in textbooks is meaningless at a time like this. When he returned to Japan in March 1942, he devoted himself to writing, as if attempting to shake off the depression he felt in Palau. His health deteriorated, but during the nine months before his death, Nakajima wrote one masterpiece after another, including Riryo and Deshi (Apprentice), both of which were based on classical Chinese stories. Nakajima also compiled an anthology of short stories called Nantotan (Stories of Southern islands), which were stories based on the legends, people and cuisine of the Southern Pacic islands, including Palau. In one of his works, Nakajima wrote about the atmosphere of the island, saying, Is the word time in the vocabulary of this island? After Nakajimas death, Koror and other Palauan islands became battleelds in World War II. Amalei, a 78-year-old woman who experienced the air strikes, said in Japanese, The war was a special circumstance. I dont think badly of Japan. Today, there is almost no one on the island who knows about Nakajima. Even Yutaka Gibbons, 69, whose mother is said to be the model for a character in Nakajimas short story set on the island, asked in a surprised tone, Was my mother really depicted in a novel? I learned that Nakajima had told his wife he liked the people on the island. What would he think if he saw the islanders still had connections to Japanese language and culture even after the war? As he was a novelist who had collected many ideas for his future stories, he might have written a masterpiece infused with the warmth of the southern islands and the sorrows of people living there. The Yomiuri Shimbun
YANGON TO TOKYO Days Dep Arr Daily 21:45 06:45+1 YANGON TO KOLKATA Days Dep 1,5 14:05 Arr 15:05 Arr 11:45 21:45 16:40
PHNOM PENH TO YANGON Flights Days Dep Arr 8M 404 1,3,6 13:30 14:55 SEOUL TO YANGON Flights Days Dep Arr KE 471 Daily 18:40 22:30 0Z 769 3,6 19:30 23:40 TOKYO TO YANGON Flights Days Dep NH 913 Daily 11:45 HONG KONG TO YANGON Flights Days Dep KA 250 1,3,5,7 21:50 Flights AI 227 KOLKATA TO YANGON Days Dep 1,5 10:35 Arr 17:15 Arr 23:45 Arr 13:20
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MANDALAY TO DON MUENG Flights Days Dep Arr FD 2761 Daily 12:45 15:00
Women play with Japanese playing cards and sing Japanese songs in Koror, a town in the South Pacific country of Palau. Photo: Makiko Yanada
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dECEMBER 2 - 8, 2013
AQuaRIuS | Jan 20 - Feb 18
WEEKLY pREDIcTIONS
LEO | Jul 23 - Aug 22 Management skills in positions of authority have made you good at making decisions. What needs to be settled is what kind of an inuencer you will be? You can make a difference tomorrow by becoming a better leader today. You must try to skilfully weave your persuasive magic in the global arena, where governments and mega-corporation meet. Do not ride the No 17 bus.
Explore what it means to pay attention to your truths, inner and outer. Lifes ups and downs provide windows of opportunity to determine your true values and goals. Relating your interests to your enduring life purposes reveals your destiny. Use obstacles as stepping stones to build the life you want. Find an incentive to open up your emotions.
VIRgO | Aug 23 - Sep 22 A vice is nothing more than a virtue turned inside out, misapplied or used in the wrong context. Learning about love through trial and error, you can nd contentment in stabilising your surroundings according to your beliefs. If your personal transformation and reinvention follows your own rules, you can gaze with wonder at a study of heartfelt things.
Follow the high-spirited few who meet the unknown effectively. You can devise a personal strategy of entrepreneurship, though for true fullment you must meet yourself honestly. Learn to persist in the face of setbacks, proting from them to build up your wisdom. Ask yourself: Whats worth doing? Never become disconnected from the routines and structure of your usual life in connection with love.
ARIES | Mar 21 - Apr 19 Mental imagery is very powerful. The secret to using imagery is to develop as vivid a scenario as possible. Look for opportunities to recognise the ideas and successes of others, and pick up on the suggestions made by others and support them. Become involved in spare-time activities that are rewarding and provide recognition. Try to see both sides of the question in emotional problems.
LIBRa | Sep 23 - Oct 22 Your aesthetic sense, civilising instinct and petty urges of the soul serve to beautify the world. Your ability to see and love another persons point of view is a virtuous power to change everything in harmony. Learn more about spiritual laws that can make relationships bearable and enjoyable. Take enough time to solve social problems, and remain involved in your love life.
TauRuS | Apr 20 - May 20 Deepen your appreciation of abstract values like beauty or justice, or some other esteemed quality. You will be activated by your inner truths and talents, drawing forth meaning and pleasure. Sharpen your powers of attention, and strive to serve as a focus for values that leave you cool and refreshed. Be sure to accept good changes in your love life.
ScORpIO | Oct 23 - Nov 21 Dont be secretive in nature at all times, and know that it is good to show your simple natural character. Money is a transforming power sometimes, not always, so dont be interested in money for that reason. You can be overly awed by the power of money to the point where you think wrongly that money rules the world. Your nancial status will depend on your abilities.
GEmINI | May 21 - June 20 How you think about yourself and how you want others to see you, without emotional attachment, depends on the variation in intellectual level between you and others. Financial obligations beyond your personal power to discharge will ease. Now is the time for clarity as to what you want in love and in a partner. Be still, and search your heart.
SagITTaRIuS | Nov 22 - Dec 21 Keep your social focus clear and you should broaden your intellectual range to apply it to all aspects of today and tomorrow. You must learn to set limits and reach targets through a series of attainable points or objectives. A long-drawn-out process may be difcult for you, but cosmic changes will make your fortune safe. Dont forget your umbrella.
CaNcER | Jun 21 - Jul 22 You will be lucky in speculation, especially with residential property or hotels and restaurants, and waterside properties will allure you always. You need to develop self-esteem and feelings of self-worth if you are to realise your greatest nancial potential. Aware that you provide for others, strive not to be hampered in your attempts to lead and guide them by wit.
CapRIcORN | Dec 22 - Jan 19 Your habit of arguing with success and ignoring reasonable factors can make you disgraceful and ugly. Sorry, but someone had to say it. You need to learn the worth of the socially adaptable nature in order to full your highest aspirations. Cultivate your social graces to develop a style charged with charm, and an ability to get along with people, however vile. Do not plumb the depths of introversion, but seek to establish a good balance with your own counsel.
Photo: Ko Taik Actress and model, Thandar Hlaing, attends the Myanmar Academy Awards 2011 in Nay Pyi Daw.
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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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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 :December 6, 2013. medecins Sans Frontieres - Switzerland (MSF-CH) is seeking (1)Human Resources & Administrative Assistant in Yangon Office. Education: Certificate or diploma in business, hotel or HR Management or similar education. Experience in a similar position of at least 2 years in a private company or in NGO. Fluent in English & Myanmar. (2)Medical Doctor - 1 post in Sittwe, Myauk Oo, KyaukTaw Rakhine State: Recognized medical doctor diploma/ degree with valid SAMA. Previous working experience with humanitarian organization & interested in public health in remote population are assest. 1 year clinical experience essential. Fluent in English & Myanmar. Pls submit your application (motivation letter, updated CV and copy of professional diplomas) to HR Manager, Medecins Sans Frontieres Switzerland (MSF-CH) 101, Dhamazedi Rd, Kamaryut, Yangon, Email: msfch-rangoonweb@geneva.msf.org. myanmar Red Cross Society is seeking (1) Field Coordinator (CBHD focus on MNCH) 1 post in Mindat, Chin State: University graduate (in public health or management or related fields). 3 years experience in programme manage ment with experience in planning, monitoring & reporting & in budget control. 3 year's experience in supervision, manage ment of staff & volunteers within the NS or any other related NGO. (2)Manager 1 post in Hpa-An, Kayin State: University degree in related field. 5 years experience in senior management. For all posts : Effective computer knowledge. Red cross volunteers are preferable. Pls send application letter, CV & related documents to Myanmar Red Cross Society Head Office, Yazathingaha Rd, Dekkhinathiri,NayPyiTaw. Or mrcshrrecruitment@ gmail.com solidarites Int'l is seeking Deputy Logistics Coordinator 1 post in Yangon: 4 years of professional experience in Logistics field with INGO/ NGO. University degree or Diploma (preferably in Logistics Or related proven experience in similar area.). Knowledge of IT management & MS office. Demonstrated team management & planning abilities. Fluent in English & Myanmar. Pls submit application (CV, cover letter, references) to : Application for Deputy Logistics Coordinator/ Yangon, - Solidarites Int'l office : 44-A, Tharyarwaddy Lane, Bahan, Yangon or per email: recruitment@ solidarites-myanmar. org, Closing date: 30 November, 2013. myanmar Red Cross Society is seeking (1) PMER Coordinator 1 post in Nay Pyi Taw: Bachelor's degree. Effective English language skill & computer knowledge. (2) SHG Development Officer 1 post in Nay Pyi Taw: Any graduate. Effective computer knowledge. Knowledge of English in speaking and writing is an advantage. Red Cross Volunteers are preferable. Pls send application letter, CV & related documents to Myanmar Red Cross Society Head Office. Yazathingaha Rd, Dekkhinathiri,NayPyiTaw. Or mrcshrrecruitment@ gmail.com business Develop ment Manager (Salary in USD) M/F 5 posts - Age 27 ~ 35. Graduate with MBA. 3 years experience in any related field Hotel & Restaurant (or) Trading (or) Construction (or) Fishery. Must have strategic thinking for future business development and strong organizational and planning skill. Must be an independent leader with minimal supervision and good in communication skill and negotiation skill. Good written and verbal communication skill in English. Contact: No.(004/A), Bldg (A), Yuzana St, Highway Complex, Kamaryut, Yangon. Ph: 505273. a difference to an organization. Not afraid to made decisions and can get things done. (4) Night Manager : Able to handle a hotel's operations, guest and staff during the overnight shift. Represent responsibly Management during the night. Can operate Opera, and Micros. Able to handle emergency situation when necessary. Excellent communication skills in English (5)Duty Manager : Able to handle a busy hotels guests and staff, Represent responsibly Management, Can operate Opera, and Micros, Able to handle emergency situation when necessary, Excellent communication skills in English. If you believe you can deliver efficient and genuine service as well as to be a part of the ShangriLa family at Shangri-La Residences Yangon and Trader Hotels, Yangon, please forward your latest Resume with color photograph, NRC copy, educational and working experience certificates to: Human Resources Department, Traders Hotel Yangon. Ph: 951 242828. Email: humanresources.thyn@ tradershotels.com. Closing date : 7 Dec 2013. KELVIN CHIA Yangon Ltd is a foreign legal consultancy firm. We invite motivated & committed individuals to join us as,(1) Lawers who will work on a variety of corporate & commercial matters & transactions in Myanmar . If you are Degree in any field or Diploma in the relevant field, Sufficient work experience in the related field, Good command of English, Able to handle phone communication, BENEFITS: Attractive Salary, Lunch is also provided , An opportunity to work for an institution where students have lots of outstanding int'l achievements, Enhancement training. Pls bring CV along with a copy of your credentials to: 235,ShukintharMyoPatt Rd, Taketa, Yangon.Ph: 450396, 450397, Closing date : December 15th, 2013. BAGAN CAPITAL, an investment and advisory firm, is seeking an Office Manager (Yangon head office). Duties: Supervise office staff, manage accounts, maintain office records and supplies, perform general clerical tasks, deal with inquiries, organize office operations, systems and procedures. MUST BE: Fluent in English and Myanmar (native), able to type in Myanmar, able to travel locally within Yangon state, have excellent interpersonal skills, be experienced with software such as Excel & Word, have basic accounting & math skills, able to multitask, be detailoriented, have excellent time management skill. Must provide own accommodation. Must have no criminal record. Email CV to: recruitment@ bcfmyanmar.com Orion Business Group is seeking Education Consultant - 4 Posts : 1 to 2 years experience in educational consulting field, Welcome to apply fresh graduate MBA or DMA, Excellent in English, Support Marketing director to run effective marketing strategy for education service, Can consult & communicate well with any level of customers (2)Marketing Executive - 6 Posts : Diploma or certificate in marketing, Excellent in English, Experience in marketing field prefer, Fresh graduate who has a great enthusiasm in marketing can also welcome to apply, Good communication & negotiation skills, Flexible and can work as a team. Pls submit application with CV, recent passport photo & copy of all relevant documents to 512/B, Waizayantar Rd, 4 Ward, South Okkalapa. Ph:09731-13092, 09- 317-43835. hr1@ orionbusinessgroup.com within two weeks. (1). English - Japanese Translator - (JLPT Level 1 and English language skill) Salary 10 Lakh & above http://goo.gl/JfkQxU (2). Japanese - Burmese Translator (JLPT Level 1 ), Salary 5.5 Lakh http://goo.gl/4YP3ar (3) Company Introduction. Consulting company. Off day is generally Sat, Sun and public holidays. Fill application form at, http:// goo.gl/ZS2epe or Send Resume to DJ Myanmar Ltd : 4th flr, Left Room, Bldg 13/B, Shankone St, Myaynigone, Yangon, info@dream job myanmar.com by post. JETROs SECRETARY lady Secretary, a graduate at least, age 20~25 years., having the following qualities are welcome to apply: Have good health, Pleasant personality, Fluent in English, Computer skills, Japanese language skill (an advantage), Experience and interest in office logistical & secretarial works, High spirit in teamwork to support the office, Confidence & adaptability in challenging works, Necessary overtime works. Pls submit CV, recommendations, copies of relevant certificates & N.R.C, & a recent photo to [Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO Ygn), Sedona Hotel Business Suites#04-02, No. 1, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd., Yankin, Yangon, Tel: 544051~3] Closing date : December 2nd 2013, URGENT NEED : Accountants, General Clerks, Marketing & Sales Persons - M/FUS$ 1,000 /Month, Free Accomodation, 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, 095148138 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 INTER GROUP of companies : an int'l management consulting company is looking for (1).Junior Consultant 1 Post : Diploma or Degree in Business Management and/ or Finance, Good communication, presentation & inter personal skills, Comfor table with engaging clients, Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, Prior knowledge on trade matters, logistics and shipping documents required. Pls submit detailed CV in person or by email, stating your current & expected salary, date of availability, reason for leaving and a recent passport photo to 7(D), 1st Flr, Pyay Rd, 6 miles, Hlaing, Yangon, Ph: 09-731-0 5353, 09-73105340, Email: hr-ygn@ icononline.net Pls state the Job Title that you are applied for in the subject of your email. Savoy Hotel, Yangon is urgently looking for (1) Sous Chef - minimum 3 ~ 5 years experience in the same position (2) Driver - minimum 3 years experience (3) Bell Man - minimum 2 years experience and good English skill (4) Storekeeper - minimum 2-3 years experience (5) Security - minimum 2 years experience. Application letter by email to savoy.hra@gmail.com or 129, Dhammazedi Rd, Yangon. Tel: (95-1) 526298, 526289. Please mention the desire position on the application letter. Aryu Thukha Specialist Hospital, Lashio is seeking suitable person for the following positions. (1). Nurses 3 posts (2). Laboratory technician 2 posts (3). Radiographer 2 posts. Requirements :Dip. In Nursing, B.Med. Tech. (Lab technology), . B.Med.Tech. (Medical imaging). Interested candidates can enquire at 09-502-6602 myanmar Survey Research (MSR) is looking for (1) International Consul tant in Yangon: at least 3 year working in a research space - ideally social & public policy research; superb data analytical and report writing skills; excellent communication skills & 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 & auditing, good English communication skills, computer literate. (3) Research Executive - M/F 2 posts : design and manage a research project; analyse & interpret data. Have good English writing skills. Pls submit CV with recent photo and relevant documents to #55, Maha Bandoola Garden St, Yangon. Email: msr@ myanmar.com.mm within three weeks. 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 AF-MERCADOS EMIRecruitment. AFMercados Energy Markets Int'l S.A., a premier energy sector consultancy firm based in Madrid, Spain is seeking qualified Myanmarnationals in energy related engineering & economic fields for ongoing & future projects in Myanmar. Over 5 years relevant experience in at least one of these fields related to the energy sector (power, natural gas/oil, renewables/ efficiency): legal, regulatory & institutional study, planning, statistic and economic analysis, engineering (generation, transmission, distribut ion). Advanced degree in law, economics, public administration, financial and/or business management, engineering, or other related fields. Excellent proficiency in English Myanmar. Pls send CV & cover letter by email to CV@mercadosemi.es, by 30.11.2013, & include contact phone numbers. AF Mercados EMI is a dynamic, multinational organization. www. mercadosemi.com
UN Positions
UNICEF Myanmar is seeking Fixed-term Appointment Chief, Field Office (NO-C), based in Mandalay : Advanced University degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Develop ment or other relevant disciplines with specialized training in conflict resoluttion. 5 years of relevant professional work experience, Fluency in English & Myanmar. Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset. Creating & Innovating. Pls send application with updated CV or Personal History form, educational credentials and references to jobs. yangon@unicef.org by 11 December 2013. UNICEF Myanmar is seeking Fixed-term Appointment (1)Child Protection Officer (NO-B), based in Sittwe Position No. 87226: University degree in Social Sciences, Law or Child Development, 2 years of relevant professional experience, Fluency in English & Myanmar. Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset. (2) WASH Cluster Support Officer (NO-B), based in Sittwe, Rakhine State (Re-advertisement) Temporary appointment for 364 days : University degree in Civil Engineering, Hydrogeology, Public Health Engineering or other relevant technical area, 2 years' experience in provision of water supply & sanitation services in emergency operations, Expertise in rapid assessments & public health risk analysis; strong links in humanitarian community, Excellent in English & essential computer software packages, Willingness to travel, Knowledge of Myanmar and/ or Rakhine and/or other languages will also be an asset. Pls send application with updated CV or Personal History form, educational credentials and references to jobs. yangon@unicef.org by 6 December 2013. iom Int'l Organization for Migration is seeking (1)Township Health Supervisor 1 post Bogalay, Ayeyarwaddy Region. (2) Community Health Assistant 5 posts - Bogalay, Ayeyarwaddy Region (3)Community Health Assistant 7 posts Mawlamyinegyun, Ayeyarwaddy Region. (4) Maternal, Newborn & Child Health Promoter 5 posts Bogalay, Ayeyarwaddy Region. (5)Maternal, Newborn & Child Health Promoter 7 posts Mawlamyinegyun, Ayeyarwaddy Region. (6) Maternal, Newborn & Child Health Supervisor 1 post Bogalay, Ayeyarwaddy Region. (7)Maternal, Newborn & Child Health Supervisor 1 post - Mawlamyinegyun, Ayeyarwaddy Region. Pls submit an application letter and an updated CV with a maximum length of 3 pages including names & 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, Closing date : 2 December, 2013.
Ingo Positions
myanmar Red Cross Society is seeking(1) Admin/ Data Assistant 1 post in Taunggyi: Any graduate or university degree holder with computer skills. Bachelor in computer science is more preferable. Able to use MS office. Skillful computer typing in English & Myanmar. (2) Monitoring & Evaluation Officer 1 post in Taunggyi: M.B.,B.S with valid SAMA or equivalent medical degree from Medical university recognized by Government of Myanmar. Master/ Diploma degree in Public Health will be the priority. Effective both Myanmar & English. (3) Maternal New-born and Child Health Specialist 1 post in Mindat, Chin State: 3 years experience in MNCH. (4) Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (CBHD) 1 post in Nay Pyi Taw & frequently travel to project areas: University degree or advanced education, certificate in health/ social science, management or other relevant subject. 2 years experience in health related field. Effective both Myanmar & English Language. For all posts : Effective computer knowledge. Red Cross Volunteers are preferable. Pls send application letter, CV & related documents to Myanmar Red Cross Society Head Office, Yazathingaha Rd, Dekkhinathiri, Nay Pyi Taw. Or mrcshrrecruitment@ gmail.com, Closing date For 1 & 2 : 4-12-2013. For 3 & 4 : 5.12.13. medecins du Monde (MDM) is seeking Project Manager 1 post in Myitkyina, Kachin State: Any Graduate (Public Health, Medical Science, Social Work, Public Administration, Program Management). 3 years experience in NGO's, possibly in Health programs, out of which 2 years in senior management position. Fluent in English. Excellent computer literacy. Pls submit CV and a cover letter to MDM Country Coordination Office, Yangon, No.47-B, Po Sein St, Bahan, Yangon. 542830, 09731-71002, Email: office. mdmmyanmar@gmail. com yangon Oil and Gas Services Co., Ltd is seeking HSE Supervisor 2 posts in Sagaing Division : Degree in relevant Engineering discipline such as HSE, Petroleum or Mechanical. 5 years' experience in the development & implementation of HSE programs. Computer skills with working knoweldge of Microsoft Software. Pls send full CV, detailing skills, knowledge & experience with recent color passport sized photograph to yogsmyanmar@gmail. com by email or submit hard copy to room 1406, 14th Flr, Sakura Tower not later than 15th December 2013 (or) until suitable candidate is defined. world Vision Int'l Myanmar is seeking(1) Zonal Agriculture Specialist (Hilly Zone): Bachelor Degree in Agricultural Science is essential & Master Degree desirable. 3 years experience in the field of Agriculture. (2)Livestock Specialist (Economic & Agriculture Development Depart ment): Bachelor Degree in veterinary science is essential & Master Degree desirable. 3 years experience in the field of Livestock. For all posts : Good knowledge in Microsoft Office. Must provide a clean criminal background. Pls submit resume (clearly identify
Local Positions
East Meets West is seeking a Program Assistant based in Yangon. Fluency in Myanmar & English. Proficiency in Italian preferred. Good knowledge of MS Word, excel and email. Experience in the healthcare sector is advantageous. Pls submit CV & cover letter to EMW Yangon Office: Rm. 01, Bldg. 27, Shwe Ohn Pin Housing, Yankin Tsp. 09420036369 / 098600282 danica@ eastmeetswest.org / mickytauktun@gmail. com
As a world-class hotel designed for todays savvy business and leisure traveler, we are seeking resourceful individuals who are in touch with todays evolving environment. (1)Property Engineer / Assistant Chief Engineer : Responsible for maintenance and repair of all building, fixtures and fitting. Good planner and can execute preventive maintenance. complement utility consumption controls that make a difference, Zero tolerance on Life Safety & Security issues.Can maintains all Life Safety Equipment. Operate an electronic Fire Alarm system (3)Security Manager / Assistant Security Managers : Strong Organizer. Has Fire & Life Safety experience in a previous role. High level of energy and mobility. Ability to train and a desire to improve operations all the time. Likes challenges and motivated by making
a Myanmar - qualified lawyer with strong English language skills, you are invited to apply to join our Myanmar prctice group. Myanmar nationals admitted to int'l bars are also welcome to apply. Training will be provided. Applicants may email to klm@kcyangon.com and submit your curriculum vitae. Horizon Int'l School is looking for (Shukhinnthar Campus) (1).Office secretary - F 1 post : Age under 30, Bachelors Degree in any field or Diploma in the relevant field, Sufficient work experience in the related field, Good command of English,Computerliterate, Customer care skills, (2). Assistant Teacher - F 2 posts : Age 20 to 35, University graduate, Proficient in English, Comfortable working with young learners, Able to devote oneself to teaching, Friendly, enthusiastic & patient. (3). Receptionist - F 1 post : Age under 30, Bachelors
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Photo: Sithu Lwin The 30,000-seat Wunna Theikdi Stadium in Nay Pyi Taw stands ready to host events for the 2013 SEA games.
The threat of corruption is something that the Football League and the other football authorities treat with the utmost seriousness.
Shaun Harvey Football League chief executive
The maximum sentence for this offence is 10 years imprisonment. The NCA added their investigation was ongoing. Earlier, the Daily Telegraph newspaper said an undercover investigation by its reporters had triggered the probe by the NCA, Britains answer to the FBI. No teams in Englands lucrative Premier League are believed to be involved in the probe. A spokesperson for the Football Association, the sports governing body in England, said, We have worked closely with the authorities in relation to these allegations. The FA will make no further comment at this time due to ongoing investigations. The Football League, which runs the three professional divisions below the Premier League, said they had not been contacted by the police. The threat of corruption is something that the Football League and the other football authorities treat with the utmost seriousness, said chief executive Shaun Harvey.
YANMAR is 100 percent ready for the Southeast Asian Games, a senior official said on November 29, as the clock ticked down to the biggest sports event in the nations history. In a major test of Myanmars infrastructure and organisation, thousands of athletes, officials, media and visitors are descending for the 22-day multisport event starting this week. We are 100-percent ready to hold the SEA Games, sports ministry director U Htay Aung said. We are ready now. We held the nal
Although we tried our best for security with enough numbers, Im a little bit nervous.
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rehearsal of the opening ceremony [on November 28]. U Htay Aung said 6000 athletes and 3000 journalists are due for the games, which began in low-key fashion with football preliminaries and oorball demonstration events on December 1. It does not formally get underway until the opening ceremony on December 11 at the 30,000-seat Wunna Theikdi Stadium in Nay Pyi Taw. Nine thousand athletes and journalists alone are expected and hundreds of thousands of local fans will attend, U Htay Aung said. Vice President U Nyan Tun has urged athletes to strive for a golden age of Myanmar sports improving the reputation of the country and making history to be regarded as sporting heroes, according to a government release. However, privately some ofcials are concerned about the preparations and potential problems, especially the number of hotel rooms to accommodate all the visitors. There are many things to be done even though many ministries are involved. Hotel rooms cannot be enough because many foreigners and many visitors will come, a government official, who did not
want to be named, told AFP. Ten of thousands of people will join the events. Hopefully everything can be done smoothly. Cooperation between ministries is very weak, he conded. A senior police official admitted, Thousands of athletes and ofcials and also thousands of fans will come. Although we tried our best for security with enough numbers, Im a little bit nervous. The SEA Games are not unfamiliar with problems. The last edition in Indonesia was hit by corruption, delays in construction and a deadly stadium stampede at the mens football nal. Some 1380 medals will be handed out in events ranging from mainstream sports such as athletics to the traditional Myanmar pursuit of chinlone. AFP
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Athletes participating in the 2013 Southeast Asia Games thing]. Coach was drinking a soda on the sideline. I was like, Whats he doing? It could ice a free throw shooter and be a timeout when you dont have one, but that wasnt the thought process. I was just coming out, and he was in my way. As a player with the Dallas Mavericks, Kidd famously bumped into Atlanta coach Mike Woodson while dribbling up the sideline, appearing to initiate the contact and then blaming Woodson for blocking his way up the court. AFP
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ANCHESTER Uniteds David Moyes has said the best is yet to come after they routed Bayer Leverkusen 5-0 in the Champions League their biggest European away win for 56 years. United qualied for the knock-out stages and stay top of Group A with their biggest away victory in Europe since beating the Shamrock Rovers 6-0 in September 1957. The best days are still to come and there will be even better days, said United manager Moyes on November 27 in Leverkusen. The main thing is that we have qualied and stayed top of the group. Its great to score ve goals away from home, but I want it to be something we do regularly, not just every now and then, he said. To come to Germany and win 5-0 is superb. Leverkusen have a good home record which puts it in perspective. A volley from right-back Antonio Valencia and an own-goal from Leverkusen centre-back Emir Spahic gave United a commanding early lead before defender Jonny Evans added a third with an hour gone. England defender Chris Smalling
added their fourth on 77 minutes after he met Wayne Rooneys chip at the back post. Nani then latched on to Giggss superb long ball for a ne solo goal for the fth on 88 minutes with the Leverkusen defence in tatters. Leverkusen deservedly suffered their rst home defeat in 14 games since losing 2-1 to Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga back in March. Bayer need to win at Real Sociedad next week and hope United beat Shakhtar Donestk at Old Trafford to reach the knock-out phase. England striker Rooney, who played a hand in the rst four goals, and evergreen Welshman Ryan Giggs, who turned 40 on November 29, were singled out for praise by Moyes after outstanding displays. Moyes said on the eve of his fth decade, Giggs shows no sign of slowing down. People have mentioned his age, but you cant question his footballing ability. Hes an unbelievable player, said Moyes. Hes getting better, just his vision alone for the nal goal for Nani. You couldnt say he needed to come off and I am lucky to work with him. He just keeps getting better. You just keep playing him and Ryan will tell us when hes had enough. He works really hard
in training and produces these great performances. With Dutch striker Robin van Persie to return from a groin injury, Moyes said he is eager to keep Rooney fresh. Wayne doesnt need a rest. Hes in form and t. But Ill be watching for if he does. If the opportunity comes I will make sure I keep him as fresh as I can, said Moyes. Hes one of those players better off playing regularly, but I dont want to nd him having to sit out for ve or six games in the middle of the season. Having succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson as United manager at the start of the season, Moyes basked in the glory of his best night in office. The goals will take the headlines, but I thought we defended well tonight. Its not just about the goals for me, but the team performance, said the Scotsman, whose side host Shakhtar Donestk next week. The next part is to win the group in the next game, but we want to do well in all competitions. Bayer Leverkusen boss Sami Hyypia admitted his side had been outclassed and showed United too much respect. Its not very pleasant to sit here after a game like that. We lost belief after they went 2-0 up, he said. AFP
Manchester Uniteds Ecuadorian midfielder Antonio Valencia controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League football match against Bayern Leverkusen in Leverkusen, Germany, on November 27. Photo: AFP
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English batsman James Anderson (right) and Australian fielder George Bailey exchange rancorous words during day four of the first Ashes cricket test match between England and Australia at the Gabba Cricket Ground in Brisbane. Photo: AFP
I like the sight of characters expressing themselves in the game. Thats the sort of cricket the fans want to see.
Darren Lehmann Australian cricket coach
over with constant sledging (insults) and plenty of nger-pointing. Lehmann gave no indication that his Australia team would be backing off from their ercely fought cricket at the Gabba, where rebrand paceman Mitchell Johnson was man-ofthe-match with match gures of nine wickets for 103. I loved the whole theatre around Mitchell Johnsons display at the Gabba right down to the fact that his new moustache brought back all those rich memories of the 1970s with the stars and their handlebar mos [moustaches], Lehmann wrote. I like the sight of characters expressing themselves in the game.
Thats the sort of cricket the fans want to see. We have asked Mitchell to ll a role and he did that brilliantly with aggression and condence. We want him to liven [England] up. When he is on song as he was in Brisbane he produces the type of performances that are a rare and precious sight in the modern game. My wish is that the lessons of Johnsons spell and the entire bowling effort echo down through the generations. Lehmann said Johnsons blistering spell at the Gabba reminded him of Australian cricket in the LilleeThomson era of the 1970s. Lehmann said it had been a dramatic week for cricket and he wanted
to send his best wishes to Jonathan Trott following his decision to return home with a stress-related illness. He is a ne player and Im sure we will see him again at international level, he said. Lehmann said he urged the Australian fans in this weeks second Adelaide Test to replicate the crowd force of Brisbane. The noise in Brisbane when Johnson and Nathan Lyon were spearing through Englands rst innings was something to behold, he said. It is a long time since we have felt the sort of vibe that the whole country was behind us. Thank you, Australia. Please keep it up. AFP
Construction materials
Prices in Yangon, November 2013
Compiled by Myat Noe and Mya Kay Khine Handmade brick (from Taikkyi) K90-100 per unit Machine-made brick K110 per unit Handmade brick K102-110 per unit Sand (smooth) K7000 per 100 cubic feet Sand (rough) K8000 per 100 cubic feet Pebble (simple) K58,000 per 100 cubic feet Pebble (bright white) K60,000 per 100 cubic feet Cement (Elephant) K58,000 per 50kg bag Galvanised roof (Elephant thick) K270 per foot Galvanised roof (Five Star) K330-340 per one foot This size ranges from 6 to 12 feet Galvanised roof (four angle colour) K500 per foot K520 per foot K570 per foot
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Property
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ITH Yangons real estate market booming, its not just the sellers who are turning a prot. Real estate agents those in the middle, helping both sides close the deal are also beneting, although one negative side effect of the property gold rush, accredited agents say, is now everyone wants a piece of the action. Thats a bad thing for customers needing an experienced, steady hand, says U Aung Kyaw Moe, marketing manager at Estate Myanmar real estate agency. It seems a career as a broker is easy to do and everyone can do it. In my opinion, estate agents or brokers should work steadfastly in their careers for the long term, U Aung Kyaw Moe said. An estate agents career is not easy as other people think. With foreign investment companies entering Myanmar this year, real estate agencies are now seeing more business from foreigners than ever before. But whether new to the culture or a lifelong resident, U Aung Kyaw Moe advised buyers and sellers to always go with established, experienced agents to help them navigate what is, for most, a stressful and challenging process. With ownership papers being one of the biggest challenges of any property deal, he said, its especially important to have a professional look into the background of the property, to make sure the person youre dealing with has the legal right to offer up the property. I have met some people who have had disputes over this matter, he said. So I want to advise that
people should ask about the properties rst, before they buy them, and should buy only if there is no problem with the possession ofdocuments for the properties. Property listings are available from real estate journals such as A Kyoe Saung (Agent) and Golden Triangle, but direct contact with real estate agencies and property owners is the best way to proceed, said U Aung Kyaw Moe. Buyers should enquire about property prices from real estate agencies then discuss the property with the agency, he said, adding that its important to get legal advice as well. U Yan Aung, general manager of U Sai Khon Naung real estate agency, agreed that its always best to avoid y-by-night part-time operators. Licensed agencies which pay tax to the government are trustworthy, he said. They can provide detailed information about the properties and their fees are very reasonable. Commission fees, which are set by the Myanmar Real Estate Services Association, depend on the price of the property. When the purchase price is up to K10,000,000 (100 lakhs, or about US$10,200), the commission fee is 3 percent; over K10,000,000 and the commission fee
is 2pc, with the seller required to pay the commission fee. With rentals, U Yan Aung added, both tenant and landlord pay one months rental charge for a yearlong rental, or half a months rental charge for a six-month rental. Like buyers, renters must also make sure the person putting the property up for rent is actually allowed to do so. If you want to rent a house, you should check whether the host has right to rent the home or not. If not, youll face legal problems. More foreigners entering the country means more property deals, though most seem to be looking for rentals rather than purchases. Renting increased about 50pc in the second half of 2012, he said, while buying and selling rose in the rst half of 2013 but have since been dropping again. While the inux of business means real estate agents are more necessary than ever, U Aung Kyaw Moe said its also left some in the business ghting to prove their worth. If the real estate agencies cant provide the best deals in the property sector, agencies and estate agents will disappear.
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Engineers discuss plans in front of the Mingalar Mandalay project in Mandalay last week. Photo: Phyo Wai Kyaw
Union Minister for Construction U Kyaw Lwin discussed the budget, big construction projects and crony issues with The Myanmar Times senior reporter Hsu Hlaing Htun last week in Nay Pyi Taw
What is your ministrys budget for financial year 20132014, including additional budget? We got K191.7 billion (US$191 million) for construction of roads and bridges. But we will not be able to fully implement the section between Palae-Gantgaw-Kalay in the Asia-ASEAN Highway No 1 (Myawady, Hpa-an, Thaton, Phayagyi, Meiktila, Monywa, Palae, Gantgaw, Kalay, Tamu Highway) and the section between Kengtung and Loilem on the Asia-ASEAN Highway No 2, that were supposed to be upgraded to a two-way tar road starting from 2014. Some other sections of the ASEAN Highway (Thibaw and Loilem, Thaton-Moulmein-Yay, Dawei, Myeik and Kawthoung) still cannot be upgraded to two-way status. The hluttaw has approved an additional budget of K2086 billion. What about the budgets for this year and last? For this nancial year, we got K212.109 billion. Last year, it was K393.278 billion. So we got K181168 billion less than last year. How many projects are planned for this year? The Ministry of Construction has implemented new road-building and upgrading. Road constructions are Kawtkarate Road, Thanbyu Zayat-Phayar Thone Su Road, Kawtkarate-Kyitedone-Azin Road, Kyunhla-Chathin-Kawlin Road and Malun-Sitsano-Yananma-KyutponeKantote Road. We are upgrading the Mandalay-Shwebo-Myitkyina Road, Mandalay-Takaung-BamawMyitkyina Road, Monywa-PaleGangaw Road and Kalay-Gangaw Road. Bridge projects of 1000 feet or more include Thanlwin Bridge (Pharsaung) on the TaungooMawchee-Loikaw Road in Kayah State, No 3 Sittaung Bridge over the Kapoun-Myitsu-Htantapin Road in Bago Region, Sunye Bridge and Sinkhonetine Bridge over the Pouktaw-Minpyar Road in Rakhine State, No 2 Bayintnaung Bridge over the Yangon-Pathein Road in Yangon Region and the Mekong Bridge (Myanmar-Laos Friendship Road) over TarlayParsho-Kyinelin Road in eastern Shan State. making reforms in every department. Has the ministry faced obstacles in implementing the projects? The ministry is undertaking many infrastructure projects throughout the country, including remote areas, as stability and peace improve. We are asking international organisations like JICA, ADB and KOICA to provide nancial assistance. Whats your opinion of the rumours that cronies have been given priority in tendering? We carry out development tasks with private companies in joint venture and BOT systems. Later, well make use of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) system. Starting from this scal year, were buying building materials by inviting open transparent tenders through the media. And were operating real estate redevelopment projects including building enterprises with the open tender system.
Photo: Ko Taik
What about mountain path transportation and future plans? Were implementing the five-year short-term project and 20-year long-term project to equally develop the whole country, including the states. The ministry is responsible for the Union roads, international connection roads, roads connecting townships, and roads connecting regions and states, while the Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries and Rural Development and the Ministry of Border Affairs take responsibility for roads between townships and villages and border-area roads. Some say road tolls are increasing. Will they be reduced? It is not true that the ministry has increased tolls, which are far lower in Myanmar than international standards require. Some enterprises use the BOT system. There is no plan to reduce tolls.
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How do you see public opinion on these projects? Myanmar needs many infrastructure projects. I believe people will understand because we pay attention to elected representatives in fulfilling the needs of the country. At the same time, we are
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By the numbers: the cost of constructing a building
This graph shows the breakdown of the average Supervision and a clear contract 150 mean youll get the building youve paid for price of building a two-storey building measuring 95 145 140 feet by 50ft by 22ft. The total cost comes to nearly 135 K200 million (2000 lakhs, or about US$200,000) with 130 EI EI THU 125 materials being the biggest expense.
All figures provided by Marvels Wealth Construction Company.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Materials Cement Brick Stone Aggregate Sand Broken Brick Jungle Wood 10mm M.S Bar 12mm M.S Bar 16mm M.S Bar 18mm M.S Bar 6.5mm M.S Rod Pyinkado Wood 1-1/2x1-1/2 Beadings 2x2 A.C Sheet X-Met Binding Wire 5-Plywood (8x 4) wire Nails 4 Butt & Hinge 6 Window Handle 6 Tower Bolt Hook & Eye Wood Screw Hold Fast Emulsion Paint Oil Paint Wall Putty Roller Brush Door Area Window Area Chowket Roong Sheet Guttering Ridge Cover Roong Screw 1-4x 2x1-6 MS Flat Bolt & Nut Bamboo Coinyan Fuel Wall Tile (1x 8) Floor Tile (1x 1) White cement Steel handrailing work Quantity 2217.10 129010.35 61.55 116.45 25.21 41.61 4.46 1.22 1.23 7.85 3.30 9.53 1500.00 1847.48 22101.85 361.46 476.81 459.30 310.00 56.00 56.00 56.00 1039.72 100.00 329.10 10.22 170.95 20.00 25.00 1002.00 360.00 1456.00 5470.00 208.00 104.00 1000.00 140.00 280.00 3474.24 199.05 132.24 4200.00 378.00 30.00 314.88 Total Cost Unit Bags Nos Suds Suds Suds Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons Rft Nos Rft Lbs Shts Lbs Nos Nos Nos Nos Dozs Nos Gals Gals Gals Nos Nos Sqft Sqft Rft Sqft Rft Rft Nos Nos Nos Nos Viss Gals sht sht lbs Sqft Unit price(K) 6,500 120 85,000 25,000 45,000 650,000 850,000 850,000 850,000 850,000 850,000 1,200,000 300 1,600 65 555 15,000 694 600 700 550 600 300 50 9,700 16,000 5,000 2,500 1,500 8,000 5,000 2,000 600 700 600 35 1,800 700 2,000 2,000 4,500 450 600 1,000 9,000 Total Price (K) 14,411,156 15,481,242 5,231,773 2,911,177 1,134,264 27,048,288 3,794,463 1,039,077 1,046,462 6,674,104 2,808,099 11,436,283 450,000 2,955,960 1,436,620 200,612 7,152,191 318,757 186,000 39,200 30,800 33,600 311,916 5,000 3,192,294 163,440 854,761 50,000 37,500 8,016,000 1,800,000 2,912,000 3,282,000 145,600 62,400 35,000 252,000 196,000 6,948,480 398,090 595,066 1,890,000 226,800 30,000 2,833,875 K140,058,351
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ITH foreign investments owing into the country, the construction and property markets have become leading options for investors. As a result, some families are choosing to cash out of their current residences by turning them into multi-storey buildings, moving themselves to cheaper, smaller residences and making money on the exchange. Its a tempting option for those lucky enough to own land in a desirable area. With the right help you can end up with a shipshape high-rise building or beautifully landscaped houses even though you dont have any idea at all about the sector yourself. At the same time, however, its important to consult with the experts if youre considering this for yourself. While the collaborative efforts of owner, engineer and architect can shape desires into ideas and plans into reality, it only works if everyones on the same page from the beginning. Engineer U Zaw Linn inspects whether materials and procedures dened by both sides are actually the ones being used in construction. Unfortunately, he said, some of the time theyre not. In some unscrupulous companies, corners sometimes get cut, and without supervision, the owner may be left none the wiser and dealing with the fallout down the line. The owner and contractor already calculated the designs, the materials and the cost, U Zaw Lin said, describing his role.I have to inspect if these are actually used. My role is between the contractor and the owner, and there are some contractors who want to trick the owners, as they think
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the owners wont know. Its all about getting back the value youve paid for, he said. The difference between building with and without a quality controller is if the contractor is a righteous one, then the owner would get a building equal to the expenditure. If the contractor is tricky, the owner will be faced with a loss. So the rst thing the owner should do is to ask advice from acquaintances who have experience in this eld. After seven years in the trade himself, U Zaw Lin has found its important to choose those contractors who are actually capable rather than simply popular. As in any relationship business or otherwise trustworthiness is crucial. How do you build trust? Start with a contract that clearly outlines all aspects of the project, U Zaw Lin advised.
Then, he added, If any problem arise after building, action can be taken according to the contracts. Thats why both sides should make it carefully. U Zaw Lin is presently supervising construction of an eight-storey building on behalf of the owners. Large or small, he said, the durability of a building depends on the materials used. The Yangon City Development Committee rules that any building has to be made to last for at least 50 years, so its important to make sure that the individual parts add up to the proper whole. U Aung Soe Hlaing, project engineer with Marvels Wealth Construction, agreed that spending time and money on careful contracts and knowledgeable supervision is the surest way to ensure a result that lasts.
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K1.2 million per square foot (with building) Anawrahta road, some commercial areas K550,000; secondary roads K300,000 to K400,000
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landscape plan should be formed in each district, and areas to be conserved and developed should be clearly dened. To conserve urban space does not mean letting the environment remain untouched. It is a method to regulate urbanisation for a better quality of life. In order to adapt a unique, diverse and attractive urban space for the future generation, it is urgent to record the current state of the citys rich cultural resources, and to establish guidelines that can be shared by various stakeholders.
and in-sufficient maintenance and repair. Beyond the danger to individual buildings, our harmonious cityscape is in danger because of unregulated and irresponsible development U Toe Aung
economic and cultural needs of time, and which were woven in a multi-layered texture in each area. Currently, in the context of economic growth, the city of Yangon is being exposed to rapid changes caused by the development of private investment. This has resulted in the signicant degradation of the urban environment and the fragmentation of the urban space. In order to regulate the changing speed, an urban What issues need to be addressed most urgently? Yangons heritage is rich and has great potential for conservation-led development the golden pagodas, the assortment of temples, churches and monasteries, the remarkable survival of 19th- and 20th-century architecture. But most heritage buildings in Yangon suffer from vacancy and underuse, negligence, and insufficient maintenance and repair. Beyond the danger to individual they often forget to protect their urban heritage, only to realise the grave mistake when it is too late. Restriction guidelines, regulations and laws are urgently needed for zoning and land use. YCDC has cooperated with experts from the Ministry of Construction, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Association of Myanmar Architects, the Yangon Heritage Trust and the JICA [Japan International Cooperation Agency] Study Team
Most heritage buildings in Yangon suffer from vacancy and underuse, negligence,
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preservation and future use, we place heritage where it rightfully belongs, at the very centre of human development. How does the preservation of heritage buildings relate to the rise in tourism? With long histories of growth and rich mixes of cultures, many Southeast Asian cities have accumulated vast historical and cultural heritage assets that are now recognised as being of immeasurable value, not only to their own citizens but to the world as well. These assets are not only in the physical and tangible heritage forms like monuments, structures, buildings and objects but also in the living and intangible heritage forms like dances, rituals, arts, music, food, philosophies, religions, ways of life, communities and traditions. Efforts to preserve cultural heritage are costly, and extraneous spending can be ill-afforded in a developing country, especially where the drive toward economic development and modern living is a priority. Therefore, cultural and historical tourism can be a means to generate the nancial resources needed to preserve old buildings, promote local businesses and upgrade the livelihoods of local communities. In Yangons downtown area, there are a number of precious tourism resources such as historic district around Sule Pagoda, Chinatown with its many shopping centres and so on. In order for tourists or citizens to enjoy these attractive urban spaces, it is recommended to develop attractive and comfortable urban spaces with high quality design. Creating open spaces and Sule Pagoda marks the architectural and spiritual heart of downtown Yangon. The rst city plan, known as the Fraser Plan, was drawn up in the 1850s. It was based on an earlier mapping of the city that proposed a chessboard pattern of narrow streets running north-south intersected by wide boulevards running east-west to form a grid along the riverside with the Sule Pagoda as its centre. During the colonial era, this area combined high-end commercial buildings with heavy-duty public offices. Today, the Sule Pagoda roundabout is a busy intersection due mostly to a bus depot situated near City Hall. Its also surrounded on all sides by impressive and sizeable heritage buildings. When the heights of the buildings located on the roadside of Sule Pagoda Street become taller these obstruct the important views and the cityscape. It is urgent to protect the Sule Pagodas visual axis and the urban landscape of the city centre. In this area, the average numbers of oors in heritage buildings is about ve. If higher buildings get built, these will inevitably impair the continuity and integrity of the roadside landscape, so these will be controlled by zoning regulations. As well, some of the advertisement billboards covering the faade of the buildings may interrupt the continuity and integrity of the landscape. So billboards will also be limited in the area.
The former Secretariat, or ministers' office, was the site of national hero Bogyoke Aung San's assassination in 1947. Closed to the public, today it is one of 189 buildings listed as heritage sites by Yangon City Development Committee. Photo: Ko Taik
pedestrian-friendly streets together with street trees, well-designed street furniture and lighting, etc, is important to attract people to move within the urban space. In addition, night markets or lit-up historic buildings attract more people to visit urban spaces at night. How will next years Heritage Zoning Law affect conservation? For us it is a great opportunity. The specic objectives are: to protect buildings of architectural or historic interest and their settings; to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of conservation areas; to dene the importance of urban heritage in the socio-economic and cultural prole of the city; and to promote the conservation, protection or enhancement of the urban heritage of Yangon City, including historic parks, and its interpretation and presentation to the public. What are the future plans for conserving Yangons heritage
buildings? YCDC in collaboration with Yangon Heritage Trust has proposed seven special character areas within a conservation zone: the old administrative core; the Secretariat environs; the social and cultural core; Chinatown; the Indian quarter; the market and
environs; and Thayettaw monastic complex. Each zone has its own characteristics and uniqueness so well set up conservation guidelines and a Conservation Management Plan for each. Any chance of making the Sule Pagoda area restricted?
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The Inland Water Transport office on Pansodan Street is among the colonial-era heritage buildings listed for protection by YCDC. Photo: Ko Taik
Daw Kyin Shein Kitchen staff at The Myanmar Times Palae Myothit, Ward 3
Rentals here on Min Street start at K120,000 for a space of 10 feet by 60ft [3 metres by 18m]. If the space is 20ft by 60ft [6m by 18m], it costs around K150,000. In the past we had to pay a deposit of K3.5 million and the monthly fee was K40,000 or K50,000. I cant afford to pay deposits so Ive made a one-year contract. If you want to buy a place of 20ft by 60ft, it will be K50 milion. It is very frustrating to make a contract. Our house is two storeys and we share with another household on the top oor. Even though the place is expensive, I dont want to move elsewhere as we know each other well. My place is near the market and its just 30 minutes to downtown areas though traffic jams are another matter. Places like Dagon University and the bus terminal are closer from here. I dont want to live in the downtown areas where there are numerous people and so many cars and I can't breathe well. I like this place. Id like to buy an apartment here if I could afford it.
We used to live in Mayangone township, but my parents, who are government servants, moved to Hmawbi for three years. Moving to another place is not easy. I was attending medical college when we had to move and I was late for school lessons as there was no school ferry. Now I work on U Chit Maung Street. Since it takes about two hours to return to Hmawbi, I found a place in the Kyaukmyaung area instead. Now it takes about 15 minutes. The rental fee for an apartment is more than K100,000, and we have to pay a deposit of K300,000. Living in a hostel is not good. Its not free. We have discipline and we need to abide by these rules. But I cant help it. I prefer living in an apartment alone to sharing with other people. I like tall buildings and living on an upper oor. You get more fresh air. Ground oors are normally noisy and sometimes difficult to breathe in.The best is living in a condominium building with enough land space or in a detached building with some land space in the compound. It is easy to nd food, but its difficult to get a place to stay.
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ANGONS growing market of potential, middle-class property owners are giving up the dream of owning an actual home and opting for the urban alternative condominium ownership. These new buyers, say agents and developers, are responding to Yangons shift to a more urban market, where buyers are less concerned about outdoor space and more interested in convenience, amenities and cost. The increased demand for better condos is also driving developers to build smarter, more solid buildings in line with international standards. When condominiums were introduced 10 years ago, Myanmar buyers responded to this new type of accommodation with scepticism, worried that the countrys infrastructure was not ready to accommodate multi-level housing. What if they got stuck in the lift due to a sudden power cut? In the event of a power cut, how would the water reach their unit? Today, these doubts and worries are less prominent and public opinion has shifted toward a preference for condominiums. The lure of 24-hour security, generators and modern lifts are drawing the middle class in. Still, not all condos have features and services that meet international-denition standards, especially those built within the last 10 years. One reason was a lack of existing laws regulating the industry. Sometimes,
stairways in older buildings are uneven and unsafe, or cracks are prominent along the walls. A new draft condominium law now making its way through the Pyithu Hluttaw (parliament), but the law does not make building codes or construction standards mandatory for condominium developers, nor does it specify parking allowances, lift, or public space or service requirements for residents. It is buyers who are demanding better construction, more oversight in the process and more services built into the nal product and it is their demands that will change the market. Ko Zeyar Nyein, marketing manager of the Yadanar Myaing construction company, said living standards are changing and the public is demanding a better product. These changes have impact on the way we live, and accommodation, he said. People
are selecting houses that match their necessities. Based on that, there are more multi-storey buildings and condos. What buyers are looking for now, he said, is not just a home, but a living oasis that will make them comfortable in their life without stress. They want one place for living, parking, sports, recreation and shopping. Therefore, the new condominium apartments being built these days in Myanmar are trying to have these necessary services built in. They are also willing to pay extra
maintenance fees to get the services, granted they can get what they want for their money. The demand for better services is driving the market to improve, Ko Zeyar Nyein said. Newer condos are being maintained better and developers now have to provide maintenance services for the elevators, car parking area and safety measures in the buildings. U Lar Ze, administrative director of Yadanar Tun Construction, said a guaranteed parking spot is high on the list of services these new buyers are demanding. "These days, the difficulty for car parking is everywhere. To solve that difficulty, we have to consider about an area for car parking when we build condominiums. The customers also make their choices depending on car parking, he said. Ma Sandi Wine is the manager of a company that has just established its office in a condominium near the Shwegonedaing junction. She said her company chose a new condominium instead of an older apartment because it had enough space and parking for her companys needs. To be able to provide the necessary services for the residents, the condominium apartments usually form some kind of oversight committee and fund the committee themselves, thereby guaranteeing that they will be satised with the services. "I chose the condominium mainly because of the spacious room size. It is also more convenient to live than the ordinary apartments, said Ma Ei Ei Cho, a resident of a condominium apartment at Yekyaw Street, Pazundaung township. There is no need to worry about security and also water supply.
But sometimes we have to wait for about two days if the lift is out of order. Normally it is okay, as there is a private generator and security at night is also okay, she said. Residents of condominium apartments have had to face many problems and difficulties due to a lack of oversight from governmental agencies. U Lar Ze, from Yadanar Tun Construction, said the existence of the new condominium law is already changing the game for developers. There is no specic denition for the condominium apartment here yet, he said. The denition of a condominium and the standard features for it will be in place in the future ... Even now the
buyers consideration has shifted from just living to car parking areas, U Lar Ze said. Although the new condominium law does not require more of developers in terms of building standards, it does open the door to foreign ownership and therefore, international clients who bring their standards of construction, with them to the market. For the moment, the local purchase alone is not enough, Ko Zeyar Nyein said, But when the condominium law is enacted and the foreigner residents come in, the culture of living in condominium apartments could expand even more than now.
Translation by Sandar Lwin
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S the countrys population accumulates more wealth, buyers tastes and preferences for bathroom amenities and luxuries are changing. Now, seated toilets and even, bathtubs are all the rage. Traditionally, bathrooms have not been a place of sanctuary for Myanmar people. Until 10 years ago, most bathrooms in Myanmar had squat toilets and some still had detached rooms for conducting business. Even today, most middle-class families use large tubs and bowls or cups to take cold water bucket showers. Because of the hot climate, few have hot-water heaters. The bathroom is now a room of focus for Myanmar home and condo owners, said U Tun Tun Naing, director of Myanmar Pride International Ltd., which imports and supplies bathroom materials for construction companies and homeowners. Many renters and homeowners, he said, are expatriate Myanmar people who are now coming home and want to integrate the comforts of their overseas life into their new lives in their home country. They are seeking a space where they can experience personal relaxation with the latest bathroom wares of various designs. High on the list of demands, he said, is a clean water supply with hot and cool heating options, porcelain basins and sterile, seated toilets. Today, in Myanmar, there are the migrants who come back and settle in the country and also many architects and interior decorators, U Tun Tun Naing said. International standard hotel construction and renovations are also booming. Some people even go abroad to buy bathroom wares. Customer demands are increasing ... These days, if a
A salesperson explains the quality of fittings to a customer at the Myanmar Pride International showroom last week in Yangon. Photo: Thiri Lu
new brand enters the market, it can easily nd market share. The customers preference is for better quality and durable products. There is no lack of supply for products, but nding quality products can take time and a good dose of discrimination. According to U Tun Tun Naing, buyers have become increasingly picky in the past few years as the market has opened up. A few years ago, he said, they would accept lower-quality imported goods that would often break, or fall apart, after a few months. Now, he said, everyone is concerned about their investment and customers are demanding higher-priced, more durable goods. Durable goods should be used for long-term investments, he said.
Before, people usually preferred the cheaper bathroom wares and did not use to ask about the product's durability, quality and functions. Only these days people are interested in them. Today, suppliers can no longer cheat the customers by selling China-made products as though they were from Thailand. Improved internet access and a more informed customer means buyers are no longer relying on the suppliers knowledge alone as they shop. For suppliers, U Tun Tun Naing said, the competition is stronger and, although sales are still high, prots are not as generous as they used to be. Today, fair competition from various imported brands has developed within the bathroomware market.
Imports are still strong from China and Thailand, but now more expensive products made in Japan, for example, are also common in Myanmar. As customers tastes continue to change, their requests are also changing, said Ma Aye Thandar Aung, who has been distributing TOTO brand products since 2005. Although most are still concerned with transforming their basic bathroom into a more modern design, others are already asking for specialised products. For example, she said, she is now getting requests for bathroom decor, and even products that conserve water and are environmentally friendly. The desire to upgrade the bathroom experience is not limited
to Yangon or the countrys other urban areas either, Ma Aye Thandar Aung said. Customers are selecting seated toilets instead of traditional squat models for sanitation purposes, she said.This especially true for hotels and guest houses, where bathroom conditions can determine how the hotel is graded by reviewers and guests. Sanitation is essential for every individual, Ma Aye Thandar Aung said. Now, sitting toilets are used not only in the big cities but in provincial areas as it helps with health issues and is essential for elders and the disabled ... Local hotels have also started choosing good quality sanitation items.
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N 1854, Elisha Otis caused a sensation at the World Trade Fair in New York. Climbing on top of a platform, he ordered it raised high above the ground and then, to the audiences horror, purposefully cut the only rope holding him up. The platform sank a few inches then stabilised, thanks to a system of locks which clamped the so-called safety elevator in place as soon as it started to descend too quickly. All safe, gentlemen, Otis proclaimed. And since then, elevators have revolutionised the way we live, turning cities into vertical habitats, acting as subways leading to the sky, allowing us to build up instead of out. The Otis elevator was rst used in Myanmar in 1924. And with the boom in the construction of high-rises post-2010, elevator use is increasingly on the rise in Yangon. Its also a complicated business. Elevators depend on the
design of the building, said elevator engineer Ko Saw Lu. For example, old elevators in some old government hospitals dont have machine rooms the 14-foothigh room sticking out above the roof of the building, from which the elevator is powered, meaning that the drive machinery must be contained within the shaft itself. If this elevator is damaged, it must be replaced with another of the same design. Ko Kyaw Zay Tun Thu, chief operations officer for Naing Constructions elevator engineering group, says other countries usually require elevators in any building over four oors. Here, the normal practice is six oors. Elevators are easier to install in condos in which rich residents will live than in normal buildings which wont be lived in by the wealthy, Ko Saw Lu said. If there is an elevator in a regular six-oor building, there also needs to be space left for the elevator shaft and that will increase the price of the ats. Also theres the issue that those on the ground oor dont want to pay elevator charges, but everything in the building will be more expensive because of it. The price of an elevator can be anywhere from US$25,000 to
$90,000, depending on a number of factors: how many people it will carry (usually six to 24); its speed (usually about a metre per second); the number of oors; whether destinations are announced
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automatically; whether the lift is air-conditioned; the interior decorating style; and whether or not various other features are included, such as a card reader, a
central control system, a re system and something called an automatic rescue device (ARD). This last option is to do with electricity outages something to plan for in other countries, but to plan on in Myanmar. When power cuts out, an elevator with an ARD will continue to the nearest oor and then open. But the battery backup lasts six hours, beyond which it wont function. Given the extra costs of ARD and the frequency of power outages, the safe choice is likely to install a generator. As theyre powered by electricity, elevator installation is governed by the 1984 Electricity Law and the 1985 Procedures for the Electricity Law. Inspectors from the Ministry of Electric Power's Electrical Inspection Department must check elevators yearly to assess whether the permit can be renewed. U Kyu Sein, a retired deputy director of the Department of Power Inspection, said elevators also fall under the building code created by the Myanmar Engineering Society, the Ministry of Construction and UN-HABITAT which was conrmed in 2012 and can now be acquired on CD for K1000. What about Otiss claim? Are
elevators really safe? Only one in 12 million elevator rides involves some sort of anomaly, usually something simple like a door failing to open automatically on rst try. Only one person in history has died due to a safety elevator actually free falling; the few other injuries and deaths that happen each year are mostly due to clothing trapped in doors, accidents during maintenance, or faulty repair jobs. Compared to other forms of transportation, elevators have a sterling service record. In fact, one could say theyre are the safest vehicles in existence. What about the common fear of getting trapped? It is, admittedly, more likely here than elsewhere. When companies install elevators, U Kyu Sein said, they have to offer training to staff on how to rescue someone accidentally shut in an elevator. But new hires arent always given the same training later on, meaning the chances of being rescued quickly may depend on who happens to be on shift at any given time. Depending on your feelings on conned spaces, that may be good motivation to take the stairs. Just think of it as free exercise.
Located in the astonishingly beautiful town of Villefranchesur-Mer in the French Riviera, Villa Leopolda, named after King Leopold II of Belgium, is the second-most expensive home in the world. The luxurious residence spread over 10 acres of French country now belongs to Brazilian philanthropist Lily Safra.
William Randolph Hearsts Castle, one of the most famous addresses in the United States, is undoubtedly one of the most expensive as well. Rising from the mist covered La Cuesta Encantada or The Enchanted Hill, Hearst Castle encompasses 165 rooms and 127 acres of gardens, walkways, water bodies and terraces.
This one is probably the most unbelievably priced property on the list. Today, the towers are inhabited by a host of ultra-rich and famous names.
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Franchuk Villa, located in Upper Phillimore Gardens, London, UK started off as a preperatory school for girls. The villa spanning 21,000 square feet is owned by Elena Pinchuk daughter of former Ukranian President Leonid Danylovych Kuchma.
Windlesham village in Surrey, England, has its very own sightseeing spectacle in the form of Updown Court, a Queen Anne-style luxury mansion originally owned by Major General Sir Philip Ward and his family until his death, after which the house was sold to Prince Sami Gayed of Egypt.
The mansion itself housed 103 rooms and an underground garage big enough to hold eight limousines.
bin Sultan, stands alone, surrounded by rich green conifers on grassy hills. The 90acre ranch on Rocky Mountain includes a fteen-bedroom house spanning 56,000 square feet, with 16 bathrooms. http://listdose.com/top-10-worldsmost-expensive-houses-in-theworld/
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HE colonial-style buildings for which Yangon is famous reect the qualities of those who designed them the British thought their empire would last forever, and their architecture mirror this, with solid foundations, ornamented exteriors and pillars to keep things up. Now, a more modern approach to architecture is taking over transparent and reective, both there and not there, it catches the eye while keeping the focus on action, not edice. Stone-age societies made use of naturally occurring glass, and human glassmaking dates back to the days of ancient Egypt at least. But the way glass being integrated into buildings in Myanmar has changed in the last few years. Architects are starting to use it not just for windows, but also for skylights, shelves and staircases. Using glass became popular in Myanmar in imitation of international designs, said Yangon architect U Ye Myint. The concept [of how to use glass] has changed. Builders and buyers used to think of glass as something that let in light or, in the worst-case scenario, intruders. But the stigmas surrounding glass are changing. Our customers used to think that using glass everywhere would lesson security and privacy, but the technology has been modied and their tastes have changed, U Ye Myint said. Glass offers a more elegant and freer look than brick, allowing better integration with landscaping and
design both inside and out. Windows and mirrors also make rooms appear more airy and spacious. Not that glass is entirely worryfree. High-rise buildings require thicker glass (6 millimetres or more) for safety, U Ye Myint said, which can lead to higher costs in construction. Highly tempered safety glass costs about K5000-K6000 a square foot, while normal glass is about K2500 for the same size, according to Daw Su Su Hein, from laminated glass factory Super Select Glass Decoration. Glass also demands a security system, to prevent break-andentry, as well as a design that will keep ultraviolet rays from fading furnishings. Thats why solar glass or laminated glass should be used for anti-reective purposes, U Ye Myint said. Most apartment and housing complexes in Yangon dont use large windows for these reasons, he said and using glass in hilly areas or other regions threatened by natural disaster is something that makes the architect think twice. But for office buildings in areas like Yangon, glass is many ways the perfect exterior. By placing toilets and lifts in the centre of the building, you allow sunlight in on all sides, U Ye Myint said, making for a more cheerful, modern workspace. Although U Ye Myint started using glass in this way in 1995, it wasnt until the construction of Sakura Tower in 1999 and Sules Centrepoint Towers Hotel started in 1995, stalled in 1998 and nally completed in 2010 that the look began to catch on in Yangons downtown and elsewhere. Now, glass provides the centerpiece of one of the countrys most famous new buildings, the Myanmar International Convention
Construction of Centrepoint Towers Hotel on Sule Street started in 1995, stalled in 1998, and was finally completed in 2010. In the meantime, the glass look began to catch on in Yangons downtown and elsewhere. Photo: Aung Tun Win
Centre in Nay Pyi Taw, which played host to the 2013 World Economic Forum on East Asia. It depends on the nature of building, U Ye Myint added. We could not use an all-glass design for hotels a remider that, price
aside, Yangons downtown real estate market doesnt quite match up with Manhattans, where the recently built Standard Hotel has drawn criticism for its transparent all-glass faade which leaves guests on display for all to see. Of course, the glass trend isnt just about style. Its also about supply. The building of new glass factories in Myanmar a few years ago brought down prices, meaning
that glass no longer needed to be imported from China or Thailand. Still, U Ye Myint says, public interest is ultimately whats tilting the industry toward glass. Our customers changing mindset also helped our idea [to integrate more glass into designs]. It is obviously costly, but they dont reject using it as the property price is much higher than the cost of the construction price today.
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Not just an expression of style, the roof is a vital consideration for choosing a new home
choice if youve done some research ahead of time about whats on the market. The most popular choice is coloured steel roofs, which are mostly imported from Taiwan and China, with some also coming from Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and elsewhere. Rates of importing coloured steel roofs in the year 2000 were small, said Daw Mya Thida, who owns Kaung Kin Thit coloured steel roof shop. But now construction material stores sell them more than anything else. She said Chinese coloured steel roofs are cheaper, at K850 a square foot for a 0.36mm thickness, but Taiwanese materials, which go for K950, are better quality. Taiwan-made roong is coated with aluminum under the paint. It wont rust if the paint peels off, Daw Mya Thida said. Those on a budget, however, may look to Chinese materials, the thinnest of which goes for K450 a square feet. Since this price isnt much different from the price of a thatched roof, many who formerly would have chosen thatch are now able to opt for steel instead. This provides more long-lasting protection, according to the owners of a construction materials business in Saw Bwar Gyi Gone sales centre. Those coloured steel roofs have been popular for four or ve years due to durability, said Daw Nwe Nwe, sales manager of Shwe Sin Min coloured steel roof shop. Plus [customers] can choose the colour which suits the buildings design and the surroundings. Daw Nwe Nwe added that there is no difference in price according to colour. So what pairs well with the Myanmar landscape? Most go for colours that match the environment, she said: The most popular are reddish brown, sky blue and green. Orange, dark brown and light green roof are also available, but are proving much less popular with buyers. The drawbacks of a steel roof are that theyre hot in the sun and noisy in the rain both of which Myanmar gets a lot. Both problems can be mitigated by installing insulators such as breglass, wool and foil under the roof. But you may also want to consider a few alternatives as well. Coloured zinc roofs are usually imported, but you can order the design you like in factories in the Shwepyithar and Hlaingtharyar industrial zones. The exoticsounding choices include wave, concave wave, convex wave, universe, Taiwan design, eagle design and classic. Another option is concrete tiles. Popular among the moderately well-to-do, theyre mostly found in townships outside the big cities. The downside, U Aung Lin Tun said, is that concrete tiles can become stained with mould within ve years, which will reduce the appeal of your property. The priciest option is clay tiles. Quiet in the rain, cool in the sun, reretardant, efficient at draining water and coated with enamel to discourage mould build-up, clay tiles are usually only affordable for the rich. Daw Win Min Thant, from Zin Htet cement and construction materials business, said clay tiles currently make up about 20 percent of the market. Theyre usually found in resort bungalows, hotel projects, single houses and company offices into which owners can afford to pour a lot of money. The cost of roong with clay tiles is 20 times more than with zinc tiles, said U Aung Lin Tun from EVA Company, which orders tiles from Thailands SCG Company. The investment can pay off in the long term, however. Salesperson U Myo Thant from Natural Clay Company said their tiles, made as youd guess from natural clay use Japanese technology and can last up to 90 years. Of course, moneys not the only factor to consider. Another urgent issue when putting on a new roof is timing. Remember, whether thatch or zinc, steel or clay, theres no time like the present to get your roof sorted. After all, no one likes nding out they should have put on a new roof last winter especially not when the rst sign of trouble is the drip-drip of monsoon rain in your living room. Translation by Win Thaw Tar
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LOOKING for a good foundation for your home? Dont look down, roong experts say, look up: The aesthetics, insulation and weather-proong of your household all start with a good roof. Fortunately for homeowners, options have expanded dramatically over the past few years, with more materials and colours available than ever before. While the good news is that theres something for every price range, the choices can sometimes be overwhelming. Thats why, whether building or renovating, its always best to consult architects and decorators on what kind of roong material will best complement your budget and the overall design of your homes exterior. As with any purchase, of course, its also easier to make the right
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OR decades the historical worth of Yangons colonialera architecture was largely overlooked. Roots ran deep, causing cracks in the walls that widened slowly over time. Floorboards decayed. Timber window frames were ruined through years of neglect. Now thats all changing. While many buildings are beyond hope, others are being given a new lease on life. Revived and restored, some of the best examples of British colonial architecture left in Asia are being repurposed into new spaces which put their unique charm and historical character to modern use. Who has the motivation and the money to take on these transformations? If youve been to an art gallery lately, chances are you know the answer. Heres a look at three of the citys hottest gallery spaces, all located in renovated colonial buildings. Pansodan Scene The imposing front of 144 Pansodan Street is defaced with large signboards, and the walls of the three-storey building have been marred by coats of multicoloured paint. But you shouldnt judge a building by its faade: Head inside and climb the stairs to the second oor and youll nd an old room being renovated into a place where appearances are everything. Its not ready yet, but the space is the future home of a new art gallery called Pansodan Scene. The colonial-era buildings never fail to draw my attention, owner
Pedestrians walk past a colonial-era building on Pansodan Street now blocked by advertising billboards. Photo: Ko Taik
unique house to take pictures of it. Some even asked to look inside. While the rst oor remains a family home, the ground oor was remade in 2010 to become Gallery 65. Gallery owner U Myint Lwin, who grew up in the house, said turning the property into an art venue is the realisation of a 20-year dream. His parents have been living in the house since the 1950s, while his mothers uncle lived on the ground oor. After his uncles death six years ago, his parents continued living upstairs, while the ground oor was converted into storage. It was then that U Min Lwin asked his mother for permission to use the ground oor as an art space. With his parents permission, he repainted the walls and installed some lighting. He was careful not to decrease the architectural value of the property. The colonial style of architecture and art galleries are very well matched, U Myint Lwin said.
Of four similarly built properties on Yaw Min Gyi, two were destroyed during World War II, and the third was demolished 20 years ago and replaced with a block of apartments. U Min Lwin said hopes are higher for the Gallery 65 building. It is structurally sound, he said. The wooden ceiling is elegant and is in good condition. So is business. The gallery is booked up until next March, according to U Min Lwin, with exhibits featuring mostly local artists. Lokanat Gallery Lokanat Gallery substantially predates the recent heritage conversion trend. Its the longestrunning gallery in the country. Founded in 1971 by agreement between the gallerys board of directors and nine member artists, Lokanat operates as a non-prot NGO, staging exhibitions by both members and non-members. Artist U Pe Nyunt Way was among the founders of the gallery.
At the time, artists didnt have much choice in terms of where to exhibit their artworks. So they asked the government for a proper place to hold regular exhibitions. In 1971, the artists were offered a hall in the rst oor of Sofaers buildings at 58-62 Pansodan, U Pe Nyunt Way said. Built in 1906, the building has a varied history. According to the book 30 Heritage Buildings of Yangon, its housed everything from a high-end cigar shop to Reuters which at that time was sending the news by telegram. The gallery is run by member artists alone, without outside funding, so tight budgets mean major renovations to the building have gone undone. But with more international collectors visiting, and with ATMs and credit cards starting to make big-ticket purchases easier than ever, interest in Myanmar art is set to skyrocket a rosy picture indeed for Lokanat and the other galleries framing themselves in the citys colonial past.
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