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CBM Has No Plan To Revise Interest Rates: The Super Blue Blood Moon' and Lunar Eclipse
CBM Has No Plan To Revise Interest Rates: The Super Blue Blood Moon' and Lunar Eclipse
Vol. IV, No. 290, 1 st Waning of Tabodwe 1379 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Thursday, 1 February 2018
The ‘Super
Blue Blood
Moon’ and
lunar eclipse
The moon put on a rare cosmic
show yesterday. It was the first
time in many years a blue moon The super blue blood moon is
has synced up with a supermoon seen during a lunar eclipse in Nay
and a total lunar eclipse. Pyi Taw. Photo: mna
The triple cosmic whammy
all fell on the same night yester-
day for the first time since March
31, 1866. The phenomena could
be seen in Myanmar at moonrise
last night.
A blue moon is the second
full moon in a calendar month.
A super moon is when the moon
is unusually close to Earth, mak-
ing it bigger and brighter, and a
blood moon is the moment dur-
ing an eclipse when the moon
appears red.
The rare treat was best
visible from Australia, Asia and
parts of Russia. It was not visible
from western Europe, Africa or
South America—GNLM A full moon seen behind the Uppatasanti Pagoda before the lunar eclipse in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Photo: Aung Shine Oo
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Myanmar earns
over $535m in
fishery exports
Myanmar’s foreign income The Myanmar Fishery Fed-
from fishery exports reached eration is making concerted ef-
more than US$535 million from 1 forts to increase the earnings
April to 19 January in the current from fishery exports by develop-
fiscal year (FY), which increased ing fish farming lakes that meet
by $97 million compared with the international standards and by
same period last FY. adopting advanced fishing meth-
The export volume of fishery ods.
products was more than 38,000 Fishery products, includ-
tons, according to Myanmar ing prawns, crabs, squid, eels,
Fisheries Federation. shrimp, dried shrimp and dried
Despite an increase in the fish, were exported to Thailand
export volume and value, My- through the Kawthoung and My-
anmar’s fishery exports cannot eik border trade gates and to
keep up with the neighbouring China through the Muse gate.
countries. —GNLM A worker selects fish at the Nyaungtan Jetty in Yangon. Photo: GNLM/Phoe Khwar
T T
here has been considerable discussion over he news last week that higher living standards for local
whether state-run media should be allowed in two more ethnic armed residents. Dr G R Sinha
Myanmar. groups, the New Mon Professor, Myanmar Institute of Information Technology Mandalay
Myanmar has experienced the consequences State Party (NMSP) Fruits of peace Adjunct Professor, IIIT Bangalore India
of the wrong administrative system for decades. Today’s and the Lahu Democratic Union The situation now has
T
generation is left with a legacy of problems that we must now (LDU) would sign the Nationwide changed in the right direction he term “Employability Skill” has become buzz word
tackle. Different approaches to a problem produce diverse Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) was because ceasefire agreements for last few years and therefore it becomes pertinent to
opinions. Showing respect for diverse views and thoughts, met with near-universal praise. between the government and get exposed to what this Employability Skill all about.
the elected government has a responsibility to clarify to the Now is the time for other armed ethnic-armed races have been Actually, Employability Skill is not a name of Single Skill,
people these diverse views so that the people can understand groups to join in moving further made across the country. It is rather it represents a Set of Skills for two important purposes. Of
the realistic situation of their country. forward in the process towards heartening to see that people course, the set of skills that help the young minds or students in
The role of state-run a lasting peace, officials and cit- can enjoy the fruits of peace and getting employed or placed, but even more important is whether
media could be seen as the izens said. stability and the benefits of earn- the candidate enjoys the career in sustainable manner where he
Nationwide sine qua non in the Rakhine The following are reactions ing a peaceful living. Especially or she is placed. Employability Skills not only ensure the job or
issue, in which some foreign from diplomats, private citizens, in these areas, infrastructures employment but continuous and successful career growth. We
distribution countries’ interference, military leaders, the State Coun- such as roads, bridges, schools, need to understand what types of skills are required in young
some international media’s sellor and others in praising the hospitals and telecommunications minds to become successful professional; or entrepreneur; or even
is hobbled by bias, and some international actions of the NMSP and the LDU offices have been built and local any profession one can choose. There are two important skill sets
in Young Minds of Myanmar . . . congratulations on the occasion of the National day of your country,
and I avail this opportunity to express my wishes of good health
and happiness for you personally, more progress and prosperity to
your friendly people.
From page-9 • Lateral Thinking or “Out-of-Box” Thinking Please accept, Your Excellency, my highest consideration.
The list of set of skills that come under Em- • Problem based Learning
ployability Skill may not be limited but here are • Collaboration Skill
few of major skills that need to be inculcated or • Project based Learning MYANMAR GAZETTE
developed in young minds: • Skill to make Effective Use of Social Media
• Lifelong Learning Skill
• Technical and Analytical Skill • Ethical and Human Values Head of Service Organization
• Critical Thinking
• Communication Skill (Listening, Reading,
• Many more…….
The above includes few major skills as a part
appointed
Writing and Speaking) of Employability Skill. The subsequent parts of The President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
• Planning and Team Work this article would highlight and stress upon How has appointed Daw Tin Nwe Soe, Deputy Director-General,
• IT and Computing Skill Each One of the above Skills could be developed Office of the Supreme Court of the Union, as Director-General
• Adaptability and Leadership Skill in Pragmatic ways. (Please do write for feedback of the Office of the Union Judiciary Supervision on probation
• Presentation Skill to me at drgrsinha@ieee.org, ganeshsinha@acm. from the date she assumes charge of her duties.
• Decision Making org, gr_sinha@miit.edu.mm)
1 february 2018
The Global New Light Of Myanmar world 11
Advanced Kalashnikov
assault rifles accepted for
service in Russian troops
MOSCOW — Russia’s De- mended as armament in noted at the time that the
fence Ministry has accept- the ground forces, the Air- firearms manufacturer
ed new Kalashnikov AK-12 borne Force and marine was ready to start serial
and AK-15 assault rifles for infantry,” the Kalashnikov deliveries in 2018. The as-
service, the press office of press office said. sault rifles are intended
the Kalashnikov firearms Last year, Kalash- to make part of the Rat-
manufacturer told TASS nikov Group CEO Alexei nik ‘soldier of the future’
on Monday. Krivoruchko told TASS combat gear. It comprises
“A decision has been that the trials of the lat- several dozen elements,
made on the AK-12 and the est AK-12 assault rifle had including nine pieces of ar-
Russia’s Defence Ministry has accepted new Kalashnikov AK-12 and AK-15 assault rifles for AK-15. The submachine been completed. mament, as was reported
service. Photo: TASS guns have been recom- The chief executive earlier.—Tass
U2 defeats lawsuit
claiming it stole part
of ‘Achtung Baby’ song
NEW YORK — A US judge on out permission.
Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit But the judge said the riff
accusing U2 of lifting part of a was not a “sufficiently substan-
British songwriter’s work for a tial” portion of “Nae Slappin,” a
song on the Irish rock band’s 3-1/2-minute composition that
1991 blockbuster album “Ach- “demonstrates the plaintiff ’s
tung Baby.” impressive guitar skills,” to be
US District Judge Den- a protectable “fragment” of the
A woman enjoys the ise Cote in Manhattan reject- work.
sun on a Croisette beach
in Cannes, Franch on 1
ed Paul Rose’s claim that U2 She also said that even
August, 2017. willfully copied from a 13-sec- if the riff were protectable, a
Photo: Reuters ond guitar riff near the start reasonable jury could not find
of his 1989 instrumental “Nae that U2 copied it.
Slappin,” to create a 12-second Rose had been seeking
Beirut guide gives walking tours of city’s history and his own
BEIRUT — Tour guide Ronnie
Chatah, 36, is once again doing anese have yet to make peace.
what he loves after a four-year “We don’t reflect properly
hiatus — telling the stories that and I think that is our problem.
have shaped Beirut’s history Maybe that is part of our story
from ancient to modern times. too, that we are constantly avoid-
Chatah put the walking tours ing the deeper issues, and hence
on hold in late 2013 after the a country that still cannot stand
assassination of his father Mo- properly on its own two feet,” he
hamad Chatah, a former minister said. The tour allows visitors to
and diplomat. He was worried discover parts of the city that
he would not be able to give an have either ceased to exist or
impartial view of the city, he said. cordoned off by security because
“My father is buried in what of close proximity to government
is probably the most climactic buildings or politicians’ residenc-
part of the tour,” he said, refer- es. This includes what used to be
ring to Martyrs’ Square, a pock- the old Jewish neighbourhood,
marked statue in the epicenter, once home to a small community
where many Lebanese have that is now all but gone save for
rallied in times of political crisis a restored synagogue.
since World War I. “I thought I knew the area
“It is not easy to look at your but I was surprised to find out
father’s burial site and just ignore about ... a neighbourhood that I
the emotions.” Tour guide Ronnie Chatah, 36, gives the tour brochures to visitors in Beirut, Lebanon on 28 January, never knew existed,” Sarah Har-
But reviving the tour has had 2018. Photo: REUTERS akeh, 24, a teacher said.
a surprising effect. Chatah said he had been
“I have not had a better ther- He explains that the local left to disintegrate. came the military headquarters planning to resume the walks
apy session,” said Chatah, who currency is pegged to the US Standing outside what was of whichever militant faction was for just a couple of months, but
first launched the tours in 2009. dollar and about how since the once the Holiday Inn hotel, winning the war in Beirut over the now there are tours scheduled for
Now for four hours every oth- civil war political power is shared Chatah recounts how the build- next 15 years. the rest of the year. “That is the
er Sunday, people follow Chatah between Lebanon’s 18 different ing that once exemplified Beirut’s For him, the building — with persuasion of this city, you keep
as he explains some of the most religious sects. He also explains Seventies glamor became an icon its grey exterior, huge gaping coming back, and even when you
complicated aspects of Lebanon’s why so many abandoned heritage of the 1975-1990 civil war only a holes and revolving balcony — is know it is not good for you,” he
capital. buildings have been seemingly few weeks after it opened. It be- the best reflection of how the Leb- said. —Reuters
Wings of joy: Kabul’s bird market brings comfort to war-weary Afghans China to stage
production
KABUL — For some Afghans Customers, most of them men, in cages, and pigeons coo in small Most of the birds come from
weighed down by decades of war but some blue burqa-clad women aviaries made of wire. Afghanistan, caught in the wild or of “Thais”
and struggle, a little comfort and too, squeeze down the crowded
in February,
“In Afghanistan, it’s a pas- raised. Some are imported from
distraction can be found in the street, stopping to inspect birds sion to keep birds,” said Rafiull- neighboring countries, such as
company of birds.
The war seems a long way
on display, haggle with shopkeep-
ers and buy bird seed and other
hah Ahmadi, who sells fighting
cocks at the market.
Iran and Pakistan, but traders
said business was down, with few with Placido
off in the Ka Faroshi bird market
in the heart of Kabul’s old city, a
supplies.
Fighting cocks and partridg-
“Some people love to keep
fighting cocks, some love to have
birds being imported these days.
Ahmadi said the best fight-
Domingo
narrow lane with a few alleys off
it, packed with small, mud-walled
es squawk in bell-shaped wicker
cages, while finches, larks and
partridges and some love to have
other kinds of birds. It’s a custom
ing cocks come from northern
Afghanistan. The most expensive
performing
shops festooned with bird cages. canaries of all varieties hop about in Afghanistan.” ones can bring up to 1 million af-
ghanis ($14,000). But the favourite BEIJING — A Chinese produc-
of many Afghans is the chukar tion of Jules Massenet’s opera
partridge, an elegant reddish-grey “Thais” will make its debut on 2
bird with a black band across its February, according to the Na-
eyes and around its throat, a red tional Centre for the Performing
beak, and black stripes on its side. Arts (NCPA).P Spanish tenor
The partridges are bred for Placido Domingo will perform in
fighting. “My passion is partridg- the opera, which will be staged at
es, I’ve been keeping partridges the NCPA in Beijing until 6 Feb-
for about 60 years,” said Abdul ruary, according to the NCPA.
Khetab, 80, another market The opera tells the story of
trader. “I’m first in Kabul in par- a young monk, Athanael, who
tridge fighting.”Another trader, saves the beautiful Thais from
Mohammad Zahir Tanha, said hedonism, while the monk be-
birds helped bring relief from the comes degenerate and sinks into
stress of life in the Afghan capital, carnal desire for Thais.
recently hit by a spate of bloody Composed by Jules Massen-
militant attacks. “I have a men- et, the opera was adapted from
tal problem and doctors advised the novel by the same name,
me to keep birds,” Tanha said which helped Anatole France
Canary cages hang inside a shop, for sale, at Ka Faroshi bird market in Kabul, Afghanistan on 18 January, in his shop, stacked with cages. win the Nobel Prize in Literature
2018. Photo: REUTERS —Reuters in 1921.—Xinhua
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