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State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing presents cash awards to traditional dance performers and artistes during yesterday’s dinner event.

SAC Chairman PM Senior General Min Aung Hlaing

attends dinner in honour of 100th anniversary of
Myanmar Engineering Education, opening of Naypyitaw
State Polytechnic University

C
hairman of the State Adminis- The dinner was also attended by rectors and pro-rectors from universities, Before and during the dinner, stu-
tration Council Prime Minister Council Joint Secretary General Ye Win engineering professionals, guests, faculty dents from the Fine Arts Department, My-
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing Oo, council members, Union ministers members and officials. anma Radio and Television and Myawady
attended the dinner in honour of and Union-level dignitaries, the Nay Pyi The Senior General was welcomed by Entertainment Troupe performed songs
the 100th anniversary of Myanmar Engi- Taw Council Chairman, senior Tatmadaw Union Minister for Science and Technol- and traditional dances.
neering Education and the opening of the officers from the Office of the Command- ogy Dr Myo Thein Kyaw at the ceremony The Senior General presented the
Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University at er-in-Chief, the commander of the Nay and the Senior General had dinner togeth- flower basket and cash awards to those
the university yesterday evening. Pyi Taw Command, deputy ministers, er with attendees. students and artistes. — MNA/TTA

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Article
The Significance of
Research in National
Development
Myanmar Engineering Bagan draws over Myanmar exports
Perspective
By Dr Than Lwin Tun
Education centennial 400,000 visitors by 300,000MT of fisheries
jubilee enters second day mid-Nov in Apr-Oct PAGE 8-9
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Literature: A Source of Knowledge to Enrich Lives and Guide Society
THE knowledge gained from individuals' reading of literature will be able to provide significant support to improve their lives. They can provide guidance and clear
direction to their families and society in their workplaces.

(Excerpt from the speech given by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing at the meeting with
tutors, teachers and trainees at Mandalay Education Degree College on 26 August 2024.)

19th plenary meeting of 8th 47-member State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee held
THE first session of the 19th plenary meet- Bhaddanta Candima Bhivamsa, Union and Union Minister U Tin Oo Lwin report- fered Atthakatha treatises, Pali-English
ing of the Eighth 47-member State Sangha Minister for Religious Affairs and Culture ed on religious affairs-related matters. translation books and dictionaries to
Maha Nayaka Committee was administrat- U Tin Oo Lwin and relevant officials. Then, Sayadaws reported on Vinic- Sayadaws.
ed at the Maha Pasana Cave on Thiri Min- State Sangha Maha Nayaka Commit- chaya, religious affairs and educational Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Daw Pyone
gala Kaba Aye Hill in Yangon yesterday. tee Chairman Dr Bhaddanta Candima Bhi- matters. The Sayadaws discussed reli- Wai Thi offered breakfast alms meals and
Present on the occasion were mem- vamsa presided over the event, and Joint gious and Vinicchaya affairs and concluded Senior General Than Shwe (Rtd) and his
bers of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Secretary Sayadaw Aggamaha Pandita the first session. wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing and other do-
Committee led by Presiding Nayaka Sayad- Bhaddanta Sihanada acted as the master The Vinicchaya affairs and reli- nors offered day alms meals to the State
aw of Thanlyin Min Kyaung Pahtamapyan of ceremonies. gious-related matters were discussed by Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee member
Buddhism Learning Aggamaha Pandita The State Sangha Maha Nayaka Com- Sayadaws in the second session at 1 pm. Sayadaws, who attended the ceremony
Aggamaha Saddhammajotikadhaja Dr mittee Chairman recited Saraniya Ovada, Afterwards, the Union minister of- yesterday. — MNA/KTZH

Chief of General Staff attends 25th ACAMM

Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort in Ma-
balacat, the Philippines, on 21 November.
During the meeting, Lt-Gen Roy M
Galido, Commander-in-Chief (Army) of
the Philippines, delivered the opening
speech. ASEAN Army chiefs discussed
“Strengthening Partnership and Cama-
raderie Towards Regional Stability”. The
meeting concluded in the afternoon, fol-
lowed by a joint press conference.
General Maung Maung Aye also
held separate meetings with military
leaders from Cambodia, Thailand, the
Philippines, Laos, and Brunei, discuss-
ing bilateral cooperation and friendship.
They exchanged souvenirs at the end of
the discussions.
In the evening, General Maung
Maung Aye and his wife, along with oth-
Chief of the General Staff (Army, Navy, and Air) General Maung Maung Aye speaks on the occasion of the 25th ASEAN Chiefs of Army
er ASEAN Chiefs of the Army and their
Multilateral Meeting in the Philippines on 21 November 2024.
spouses, attended a dinner hosted by
ON behalf of State Administration Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice-Sen- the General Staff (Army, Navy, and Air), Lt-Gen Roy M Galido and his wife, where
Council Vice-Chairman Deputy Com- ior General Soe Win, a delegation led attended the 25th ASEAN Chiefs of Army they exchanged insignia of the Philippine
mander-in-Chief of Defence Services by General Maung Maung Aye, Chief of Multilateral Meeting (25th ACAMM) at Army. — MNA/TS

DPM MoFA Union Minister meets trainees from BDS

Course 46/2024
Advertise DEPUTY Prime Minister and Union Minis- come address to the trainees. Subsequently, and Ngalaik Dam Elephant Camp.
with us / Hotline ter for Foreign Affairs U Than Swe receives Deputy Minister U Lwin Oo discussed the The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has
140 trainees from the Certificate Course in subjects taught in the course. Represent- been systematically organizing BDS course
Basic Diplomatic Skills BDS No 46/2024, atives from both the Yangon and Nay Pyi batches in Nay Pyi Taw and Yangon to
both from the Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw Taw branches of BDS No 46/2024 expressed develop human resources. The course is
batches, at Lawkanat Hall of the Ministry their gratitude. designed to equip government officials, as
in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. The deputy min- Moreover, the trainees visited notable well as private individuals interested in in-
isters, officials, and trainees were present sites in Nay Pyi Taw, including the Maravi- ternational relations, with the fundamental
at the meeting. jaya Buddha Image, Uppatasanti Pagoda, knowledge and skills needed to engage in
At the ceremony, he delivered a wel- Martyrs’ Mausoleum, National Museum, diplomacy. — MNA/TRKM
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Residents Urged to Prioritize Public Safety Amid Armed Terrorist Threats
ARMED terrorists have been launching attacks by using residential homes and administrative buildings in towns and villages as cover, where they have forcibly
settled. They aim to shield themselves from Tatmadaw counterattacks while also persuading temporarily displaced persons to return to their native areas and
recruiting new members. That enables terrorists to use civilians as human shields. Tatmadaw is committed to safeguarding the sovereignty of the State and
will respond to these threats based on intelligence and prevailing conditions. Therefore, residents in areas where terrorists have taken control must prioritize
their safety and protect themselves from being exploited by these groups.

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

V
ice-Senior General Soe ance with the code of conduct,
Win stressed that tradi- following the Traditional Medi-
tional medicine practi- cine Council Law and the Tradi-
tioners have to act systemati- tional Medicine Law to maintain
cally and in accordance with the discipline and organization.
code of conduct, following the The Vice-Senior General
Traditional Medicine Council disclosed that the Traditional
Law and the Traditional Medi- Medicine University is currently
cine Law to maintain discipline turning out practitioners, offer-
and organization. ing courses from diploma level
A ceremony to open the 23rd to master’s degree in traditional
Myanmar Traditional Medicine medicine. With the support and
Practitioners’ Conference and encouragement of the govern-
Seminar took place at the My- ment, it will be possible to offer
anmar International Convention doctoral degrees in traditional
Centre II in Nay Pyi Taw yester- medicine starting in the academ-
day morning. ic year 2025.
Patron of the Leading Com- To modernize and develop
mittee for Organizing the Confer- Myanmar’s traditional med-
ence and Seminar Vice-Chair- icine, he highlighted that it is
man of the State Administration necessary to further integrate
Council Deputy Prime Minister and collaborate with the tradi-
Vice-Senior General Soe Win tional medicine sectors of other
State Administration Council Vice-Chair Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win tours the booth
pressed the button to kick off and exhibition at yesterday’s event. countries.
the conference and seminar.
Chairman of the Leading
Committee for Organizing the Students to obtain doctoral degrees in
traditional medicine in 2025 AY
Conference and Seminar Un-
ion Minister for Health Dr Thet
Khaing Win, Deputy Minister
Dr Aye Tun, Nay Pyi Taw Coun-
cil member Col Ye Moe, Direc- During the time when the
tor- General of the Traditional It is necessary to further integrate and collaborate COVID-19 pandemic, he recount-
Medicine Department Dr Su Su
Dwe, President of Myanmar Tra- with the traditional medicine sectors of other coun- ed that research was successful-
ly conducted on the effectiveness
ditional Medicine Council U My-
int Oo, Chairman of the Advisory
tries to modernize and develop Myanmar’s tradi- of traditional medicine, particu-
larly the indigenous herbal med-
Board Dr U Meik and Chairman
of Myanmar Traditional Medi-
tional medicine. icine (Visama fever medicine),
for prevention and treatment,
cine Practitioners Association and such a drug is distributed
U Thein Win formally cut the General Min Aung Hlaing to the the practitioners to work togeth- therapies with full quality. at traditional medicine hospitals
ribbon to launch the conference conference and seminar. (The er with international organiza- He spotted that the govern- free of charge.
and seminar. video message is reported on tions such as the Shanghai Co- ment is encouraging the tradi- He underscored that this
At the ceremony, a vid- page 4) operation Organization, ASEAN, tional medicine sector. As the year’s conference and seminar
eo message was sent by SAC Speaking on the occasion, BIMSTEC, and Mekong to de- Traditional Medicine Depart- will be held with the objectives of:
Chairman Prime Minister Senior the Vice-Senior General urged velop traditional medicines and ment was formed on 3 August Achieving quality recognition in
1989, it manages development of traditional medicine education;
Salient points from the speech delivered by the Vice-Senior General at traditional medicine education, advancing the development of
he added. traditional medicine and ensur-
the opening of the Traditional Medicine Practitioners’ Conference and
He continued that the gov- ing the production of traditional
Seminar ernment is continuously work- medicines in line with modern
1. The practitioners work together with international organizations, such as the Shanghai Coop- ing to improve the health sector standards; turning out more
eration Organization, ASEAN, BIMSTEC, and Mekong to develop traditional medicines and to ensure long-term health for highly qualified traditional med-
therapies with full quality. the entire nation, with ongoing icine practitioners; and promot-
2. Traditional medicine practitioners have to act systematically and in accordance with the code efforts to enhance the health ing respect and appreciation for
of conduct, following the Traditional Medicine Council Law and the Traditional Medicine Law standards of the national people. Myanmar’s traditional medicine
to maintain discipline and organization. He stressed the need to act heritage and cultural legacy.
systematically and in accord- SEE PAGE 5
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Traditional medicine practitioners must preserve and
protect cultural heritage of traditional medicines

T
he following is a speech of vid- ly appreciated and commendable.
eo message in honour of the 23rd In addition, as part of the country’s
Myanmar Traditional Medicine economic objectives, which include en-
Practitioners’ Conference and Semi- hancing and driving economic growth,
nar delivered by SAC Chairman Prime efforts are being made to support and
Minister Senior General Thadoe Maha promote MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Me-
Thray Sithu Thadoe Thiri Thudhamma dium Enterprises) in the manufacturing
Min Aung Hlaing on 22 November. sector and the export industry. In this
regard, there is ongoing support for the
Everybody, Mingalaba! manufacturing of traditional medicine,
To all distinguished officials, es- to ensure their long-term sustainability.
teemed traditional medicine practitioners Efforts are being made not only to boost
from various regions and states, related the domestic industry but also to elevate
professionals, and guests bound for the these businesses to the local, national, and
Myanmar Traditional Medicine Practi- international levels, aiming for greater
tioners’ Conference and Seminar, I wish production of high-quality traditional med-
you all great blessings and happiness. icines. This will contribute significantly to
May you all enjoy good health and peace the national economy.
of mind. May you continue to cherish, pre- According to Myanmar traditional
serve, and elevate the cultural heritage medicine, to live a long, healthy life and
of Myanmar’s traditional medicine. With be free from diseases, it is important to
these heartfelt wishes, I extend my warm follow a system based on four pillars:
greetings to you all. resources annually, contributing to the To facilitate the review of these research fate, mind, environment, and nutrition.
The conferences and seminars have advancement of Myanmar’s traditional efforts, an annual paper-reading event has If one lives and eats in accordance with
been held annually since 2000, and this medicine. been organized. This year, the 13th Tradi- this system, they will experience the ben-
year’s occasion is the 23rd time. This year’s I would like to urge traditional med- tional Medicine Research Paper-Reading efits of good health. Traditional medicine
conference will be held with the objectives icine practitioners and entrepreneurs Session was successfully held. There- practitioners, even in remote rural areas,
of: Achieving quality recognition in tra- to actively participate in the traditional fore, traditional medicine practitioners, not only provide herbal treatments but
ditional medicine education; advancing medicine sector to help improve the life researchers, medical professionals, re- also promote the daily practices of tra-
the development of traditional medicine expectancy of the people and ensure that lated experts, and traditional medicine ditional health systems to ensure people
and ensuring the production of traditional everyone has access to high-quality, com- producers must all diligently study and are knowledgeable about maintaining
medicines in line with modern stand- prehensive healthcare services. The tradi- make efforts. I am pleased to see that the proper diet and health. This makes me
ards; turning out more highly qualified tional medicine of Myanmar, based on the proceedings of the 22nd Myanmar Tradi- feel grateful and pleased. I encourage
traditional medicine practitioners; and four pillars of cultural heritage – Desana tional Medicine Practitioners’ Conference further efforts to continue and expand
promoting respect and appreciation for Naya, Bhesajja Naya, Vijjadhara Naya, and the Seminar held last year have been these initiatives.
Myanmar’s traditional medicine herit- and Nakkhatta Naya – has enabled effec- compiled into a record book. In conclusion, the purpose of organ-
age and cultural legacy. The annual or- tive treatments and cures. The texts, re- Our country is actively collaborat- izing the annual conference and seminar
ganization of conferences and seminars cords, and medical writings passed down ing with international organizations and for Myanmar’s traditional medicine prac-
aims to enhance public health in line with through generations, including ancient various sectors, including the tradition- titioners is to ensure the long-term health
Myanmar’s traditional practices of effec- prescriptions, therapeutic methods, and al medicine sector. To modernize and and well-being of the people through tra-
tively caring for the health of the people medical scriptures, hold immense value. advance traditional medicine, we need ditional medicine. It is also aimed at fos-
through indigenous medicine and reme- Therefore, Myanmar’s great traditional to send scholars abroad to learn new tering greater trust, respect, and reliance
dies. This initiative is intended to further medicine practitioners must preserve and technologies, share knowledge, and ap- on traditional medicine among the people.
strengthen healthcare for the population protect these cultural heritages of tradi- ply these insights in a way that aligns May representatives from the Ministry
using the country’s traditional medical tional medicines, while also sharing and with the needs of our country for further of Health, Traditional Medicine Depart-
knowledge and medicines, continuing further developing them for the benefit development. I am pleased to see that on ment, Traditional Medicine University,
the long-standing tradition throughout of future generations. 25 June 2024, the University of Traditional relevant ministries, Myanmar Traditional
Myanmar’s history. It is understood that at this year’s Medicine (Mandalay) of the Department Medicine Council, Advisory Board for
In this era, the nation’s focus is on seminar, thirteen papers will be pre- of Traditional Medicine and the Yunnan Traditional Medicine, Myanmar Tradi-
promoting the healthcare sector to ensure sented. These papers include traditional Traditional Medicine University of China, tional Medicine Practitioners Association,
the longevity and well-being of all citizens, medicines and therapies used by ethnic signed a Memorandum of Understanding Myanmar Traditional Medicine Entre-
aligning with the national objective of people, and it has been observed that (MoU), marking a step forward in the preneurs and Medical Entrepreneurs
fostering a healthy and fit population. In these medicines and therapies are ac- development of traditional medicine. Association, and all traditional medicine
this endeavour, human resources play a tively used by ethnic communities. It is The government is providing strong practitioners across the nation come to-
pivotal role, as only through knowledgea- hoped that everyone will work together to support to integrate traditional medicine gether with love and harmony, and be able
ble, skilled, and experienced professionals ensure that these traditional medicines into the country’s healthcare system. to discuss and consult in unity. I wish for
in the field of healthcare can the nation and treatments become widely known With the government’s encouragement, the development of Myanmar’s traditional
achieve greater development. To modern- and accessible to the public. traditional medicine practitioners have medicine to be accelerated so that we can
ize and elevate the standards of Myanmar Furthermore, to ensure that continuously cared for the health of the further improve the health and well-being
traditional medicine, a prestigious Tradi- high-quality, safe, and beneficial tradition- people. Additionally, in the face of natu- of the people with high-quality care. With
tional Medicine University dedicated to al medicines are accessible to the public, ral disasters and epidemics, traditional this, I conclude my remarks, wishing for
traditional medicine has been established. more research on traditional medicine medicine practitioners have been seen success and good fortune.
This institution produces skilled human needs to be carried out and documented. helping and providing care, which is high- Thank you all.
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The Vice-Senior General
presented the first work per-
Students to obtain doctoral degrees in
formance award to Bago Tra-
ditional Medicine Hospital (50-
bed), the second to Taunggyi
traditional medicine in 2025 AY
Traditional Medicine Hospital Home Affairs Lt-Gen Yar Pyae of the Traditional Medicine De- sies to Myanmar, and officials. bed), nine hospitals (50-bed), 13
(50-bed) and the third to Hpa-an presented prizes to outstanding partment. In the evening, the Vice-Sen- 25-bed hospitals, and 24 16-bed
Traditional Medicine Hospital traditional medicine hospitals. Also present at the cer- ior General attended dinner in hospitals. Additionally, there are
(50-bed) through medical super- A video clip on the devel- emony were SAC members, honour of the conference and 50 district traditional medicine
intendents respectively. opment of traditional medicine Union ministers, the Nay Pyi seminar together with dignitar- clinics and 210 township clinics,
SAC member Deputy Prime was screened. Taw Council Chairman, deputy ies. all of which provide healthcare
Minister Union Minister for De- The Vice-Senior General ministers, senior Tatmadaw of- Currently, throughout My- services to the national people.
fence Admiral Tin Aung San and visited the exhibition of tradi- ficers, ambassadors and charg- anmar, there are three tradi- — MNA/TTA
SAC member Union Minister for tional medicines and the booth es d’affaires of foreign embas- tional medicine hospitals (100-

AEC 2025 Implementation

Committees hold second meeting
THE 2/2024 meeting of the ASEAN Eco- trality in the discussion with the dialogue
nomic Community (AEC) 2025 Imple- partners of ASEAN. Furthermore, he also
mentation Committees was held on 22 tasked the work committed to intensity the
November 2024 at the Ministry of Invest- efforts to implement the AEC activities in
ment and Foreign Economic Relations, the coming year to support the achieve-
Office 1, Nay Pyi Taw. The meeting was ment of AEC 2025, and the work to develop
led by Union Minister for Investment and the strategic schedule of AEC post-2025.
Foreign Economic Relations Dr Kan Zaw Afterwards, Dr Marlar Myo Nyunt,
and attended by deputy ministers and Director-General of the Department of
Myanmar's Chief Justice of the Union U Tha Htay (R) is pictured during CACJ Meeting officials, who are the chairs of 22 working Foreign Economic Relations, the Ministry
in Cebu, the Philippines, on 19-20 November 2024. committees, and directors-general and of Investment and Foreign Economic Re-

Union Chief Justice attends

representatives. lations, and the lead of the ASEAN Senior
Union Minister Dr Kan Zaw ad- Economic Official Meeting explained the
dressed the opening remarks in the discussions and outcomes of the 56th ASE-

ASEAN Chief Justices Council’s meeting. The Union minister shared the
experiences of the 56th ASEAN Economic
AN Economic Ministers' (AEM) Meeting
and Related Meetings, and the 24th ASEAN

11th Meeting in Philippines

Ministers' (AEM) Meeting and Related Economic Community Council (AECC)
Meetings, which were held in September Meeting, and the activities to be carried
2024, and the 24th ASEAN Economic Com- out in 2024.
THE Myanmar delegation, led by U the CACJ. munity Council (AECC) Meeting, which Then, chairs of the working commit-
Tha Htay, Union Chief Justice attend- On the meeting second day, the was held on October 2024 in Vientiane, tees, deputy ministers, permanent secre-
ed the 11th Meeting of the Council of 11 CACJ meeting was held. Union
th
Lao PDR. taries, and directors-general reported on
ASEAN Chief Justices in Cebu City, Chief Justice U Tha Htay delivered The Union minister urged the work- the implementation of the AEC measures
the Philippines, on 19 and 20 November an opening speech together with other ing committees to cooperate in the imple- and the challenges of the implementation
2024 at the invitation of Chief Justice Chief Justices and heads of delegation. mentation of this year's Priority Economic especially the need for capacity building.
of the Philippines Alexander G Ges- Then, CACJ Working Groups on ASE- Deliverables (PEDs), which was set by The Union minister provided instructions
mundo. AN Judiciaries Portal, Facilitation Ser- Lao PDR under her ASEAN chairman- on the report of the working committees.
The Council of ASEAN Chief Jus- vice of Civil Processes within ASEAN, ship, and Annual Priorities to be imple- Twenty-two working committees
tices Meeting (the CACJ Meeting) Case Management and Court Technol- mented in 2024 together with other ASE- were established for the effective imple-
has been held yearly since 2013 and ogy, Judicial Training and Education, AN Member States in a timely manner. mentation of the ASEAN Economic Com-
is attended by the Chief Justices and Cross-border Disputes Involving Chil- He highlighted the importance of the munity (AEC) 2025, which was led by dep-
the Heads of Judiciaries from ASEAN dren, Conduct of Video Conferencing ASEAN Centrality and urged the working uty ministers and permanent secretaries
countries. Hearings, ASEAN+ Meetings and the committee to maintain the ASEAN Cen- from the relevant ministries. — MIFER
On the meeting's first day, the sec- Study Group presented their reports
ond ASEAN+Meeting was held in a regarding the activities carried out, the
hybrid format. The Chief Justices and achievements gained and the working
the heads of the delegation from ASE- plan to be continued.
AN countries attended the meeting in During the meeting, Union Chief
person, and the Chief Justices from Justice U Tha Htay discussed matters
the Supreme Court of the People's relating to the Myanmar judiciary.
Republic of China, the Supreme Court At the conclusion of the meeting,
of Japan, and the Supreme Court of the Chief Justices and the heads of
the Republic of Korea joined the meet- delegations signed the Cebu Dec-
ing online. At the meeting, the use of laration, the result of the 11th CACJ
court technology to enhance access to Meeting. Union Chief Justice U Tha
justice was discussed, and the CACJ Htay attended the meeting along with
working groups shared experiences of officials of the Supreme Court of the The 2/2024 meeting of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2025 Implementation
regional judicial cooperation through Union. — MNA Committees in progress, led by Union Minister Dr Kan Zaw.
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2020 election fraud findings released online and via app

the election did not comply This initiative, which in-
with the Constitution, UEC cluded seven key stages, was
laws, or election-related laws implemented from the second
and regulations. As a result, week of July to the second
the election results were an- week of November 2024. The
nulled. To disseminate these website and application, now
findings to the public, the fully operational, allow users to
commission published books access the findings with ease.
in five languages: Myanmar, Following the opening
English, Chinese, Russian, and speech, UEC Member U Khin
Japanese. Maung Oo detailed the devel-
To prevent similar inci- opment process of the web-
dents in future elections and to site and application. A video
provide accessible information clip showcasing the process
for both domestic and interna- was also presented. The UEC
tional audiences, a multilingual Chairman officially launched
website and mobile application the website by pressing a dig-
were developed. The project ital touch screen, marking the
involved representatives from culmination of the ceremony.
the UEC, the Ministry of Trans- Attendees included UEC
The ceremony to unveil the website and mobile application in progress yesterday. port and Communications, the members, officials from the
Ministry of Information, the UEC office, representatives
THE ceremony to launch the General Election took place Chairman U Ko Ko highlight- Ministry of Education, and the from the relevant ministries
website and mobile application yesterday morning at the ed that the 2020 election was Ministry of Science and Tech- involved in the project, mem-
presenting findings on fraud Union Election Commission marred by significant voter list nology, under the guidance of bers of the defence ministry,
and illegal practices from the (UEC) office meeting hall. discrepancies, fraud, and ille- a committee established by the and other staff members. —
2020 Multiparty Democracy During the event, UEC gal activities. He stated that State Administration Council. MNA/KZL

23rd Myanmar Traditional Myanmar Engineering Education

Medicine Practitioners’ centennial jubilee enters second day
Conference held THE second-day programme
of the Myanmar Engineering
THE 23rd Myanmar Traditional ior General Min Aung Hlaing Education centennial cele-
Medicine Practitioners’ Confer- and the opening speech of bration took place yesterday
ence and Myanmar Traditional State Administration Council at Naypyitaw State Polytech-
Medicine Seminar, held at the Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime nic University.
Myanmar International Conven- Minister Vice-Senior General The event featured five
tion Centre II (MICC II) in Nay Soe Win at the 23rd Myanmar parallel fora, organized by
Pyi Taw, continued yesterday. Traditional Medicine Practition- the Myanmar Engineering
The conference was chaired ers’ Conference and Seminar Council, Myanmar Engi-
by Union Minister for Health Dr were recorded and adopted as neering Society, Myanmar
Thet Khaing Win in the morning working guidelines by the con- Computer Federation, and
and by Deputy Minister Dr Aye ference. Myanmar Architects Coun- The second-day programme in action at Naypyitaw State Polytechnic
Tun in the afternoon. Afterwards, 13 papers on cil. Chairpersons, vice-chair- University yesterday.
Dr Thet Khaing Win urged traditional medicine, treatment persons, and senior officials
the delegates, traditional med- methods, and medicines were from these organizations, as and guests. The contest in- ment and applications, aug-
icine practitioners, and related presented. The seminar attend- well as professors, associate volved nine teams of students mented reality (AR), virtual
experts attending the confer- ees asked questions, discussed professors, and faculty mem- from technology and comput- reality (VR), extended reality
ence to cooperate, discuss, and the papers, and made sugges- bers from the Department of er universities, showcasing (XR), and the metaverse in
collaborate to provide valuable tions, exchanging knowledge Advanced Science and Tech- their knowledge in various engineering. Experts deliv-
support for the new generation in the process. nology, served as chairs and disciplines through perfor- ered presentations on pat-
of professionals in the develop- In discussing the papers, co-chairs for the sessions. mances. enting research findings,
ment of Myanmar’s traditional the chairman emphasized that In the morning, Dr Myo Following this, the Un- while students shared their
medicine. this seminar is very important Thein Kyaw, Union Minister ion minister and officials at- experiences from competi-
Delegates from states and as it provides an opportunity for the Ministry of Science tended a quiz competition, tions held domestically and
regions presented proposals on to reveal the traditional ther- and Technology and Chair- offering encouragement and internationally.
various aspects of traditional apies of various ethnic groups. man of the Engineering awarding prizes to the win- Additionally, the event
medicine, with fellow delegates He also noted that it is crucial Education Centennial Cele- ning teams. hosted hackathons and
seconding the motions. to document these practices to bration Steering Committee, The day also included e-sport competitions, pro-
Next, the video message of ensure they are passed on to observed the ongoing Engi- talk shows addressing topics, viding diverse platforms for
State Administration Council future generations and do not neering Battle Competition such as technology transfer, showcasing talent and inno-
Chairman Prime Minister Sen- disappear. — MNA/TKO alongside officials, students, satellite technology develop- vation. — MNA/KZL
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Bagan draws over 400,000 visitors by mid-Nov

ACCORDING to the Directorate of other places. Directorate of Hotels and Tourism (Ba- and other relevant people in different
Hotels and Tourism (Bagan Branch), There were 2.19 million visitors to gan Branch) and departmental officials sectors. If we have supervisory and
more than 400,000 local and foreign Shwezigon Pagoda and 932,424 visitors cooperate to ensure the sustainability of responsibility, accountability and create
travellers flocked to the World Heritage to Bu Pagoda in 2023. There were 2.77 the ancient cultural zone, cleanliness, trips full of responsibility, the number
Site, Bagan Ancient Cultural Zone until million visitors to Shwezigon Pago- reputation, peaceful pilgrimage and of visitors might keep growing. The
the third week of November 2024. da and 973,779 visitors to Bu Pagoda systematic disposal of litter. Moreover, visitor arrivals are still high until the
There are 86 hotels and guest- between 1 January to 19 November they created vendors and baggers-free third week of November this year is
houses in Bagan, and a total of 410,122 2024. Therefore, these digits show an zones before the Tazaungdine festival, such a pride for Bagan region,” said U
visitors — 397,329 local travellers and increase in traveller arrivals this year. so the local and foreign visitors enjoyed Myo Myint Aung, assistant director of
12,793 tourists visited Bagan from During the four-day Tazaungdine peaceful pilgrimages. the department.
January to 19 November. The site was Festival, 353,323 local and foreign visi- “We can see an increase in num- The Bagan Ancient Cultural Zone
crowded with visitors to Thadingyut tors travelled to Shwezigon Pagoda and ber of visitors to Bagan than previous is now ready with the festivals of Nadaw
and Tazaungdine festivals, and there 170,586 visitors to Bu Pagoda. years. We keep conducting educational and Pyatho expecting a surge in the
were about 500,000 visitors including Bagan region hosts a higher num- programmes regarding restaurants, arrivals of local and foreign travellers.
day trippers and those who stayed at ber of visitors year by year, and the hotels, motels, guesthouses, sellers — Nyein Thu (MNA)/KTZH

Travellers flock to Bagan Ancient Cutural Heritage Zone in November. PHOTO:KANU

Mid-Year Gems Emporium Day 5

sells 613 jade lots
THE 2024 Mid-Year Myanmar Gems Emporium
continued on its fifth day yesterday morning
at the Maniyadana Jade Hall in Nay Pyi Taw,
attracting both local and international gem
traders. The traders explored the displayed
The new WFP Country Director and Representative to Myanmar calls on
jade sets in the designated areas of the hall. Union Minister Dr Kan Zaw yesterday.
Jade sets numbered 1 to 850 were sold
through open tender to the gem traders, and
613 lots had been sold.
MIFER Union Minister
In the afternoon, Union Minister for Natu- receives new WFP Country
ral Resources and Environmental Conservation
U Khin Maung Yi observed the activities at the
Gem merchants evaluate jade stones at yesterday’s
Director and Representative
emporium and expressed his support.
Additionally, local and international gem emporium. UNION Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations
traders inspected jade lots numbered 851 to Dr Kan Zaw received Mr Michael John Dunford, new Country
1,700, which will be sold on the sixth day, and and 613 jade lots have been sold to local and Director and Representative of the WFP to Myanmar, at the
submitted their prices into the tender boxes. In international merchants. The remaining jade Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, Nay
the evening, officials reviewed the tenders, and lots will be sold through the open tender sys- Pyi Taw, yesterday.
the sold lots will be announced on the morning tem. A total of 2,240 jade lots from Group C are They cordially discussed matters relating to the WFP’s ongoing
of 23 November. being sold through the open tender system to programmes and future work plans to be carried out in Myanmar.
The 2024 Mid-Year Myanmar Gems Em- promote MSME entrepreneurs, and only local Officials from the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Econom-
porium is scheduled to run from 18 to 27 No- gem traders are allowed to purchase using ic Relations, and representatives from WFP’s Office to Myanmar
vember. A total of 208 pearl lots, 62 gem sets, Myanmar currency. — MNA/TRKM were also present at the meeting. — MIFER
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Protect the health and The Significance of Research in National Development Perspective technology, biotechnology,
and materials science. This

longevity of living beings can significantly improve in-

frastructure, communication,
By Dr Than Lwin Tun
from air pollution healthcare, and other critical

R
ESEARCH is a systematic nature of the research, and the misconceptions, explore un- comprehensive and accurate or theoretical benefits. It can sectors.
and organized investiga- researcher’s goals. The common derlying mechanisms, or un- understanding of the subject. lead to technological advance- v Cultural and Knowledge

B
REATHING clean air is of utmost importance. Without in- tion conducted to expand purposes of the research include: cover relationships between ► Add value: Research brings ments, policies or practices, processes, or the develop- formed decisions that address Preservation: In the hu-
haling clean air, living beings could die, and if they breathe knowledge, gain a deeper under- ► Answer questions: Research variables, leading to a more value by providing practical enhanced decision-making ment of new products, ser- societal needs and challenges. manities and social sciences,
in polluted air, it can shorten their lifespan and lead to death. standing, and generate new in- aims to provide answers to vices, or theories. v Sustainable Development: research helps preserve na-
In Myanmar, during the open season, awareness talks are held at sights in a specific field. It involves specific questions or hypothe- Research plays a vital role Research on environmental tional history, languages, and
township, neighbourhood, and village levels to prevent burning rigorous and organized data col- ses. It seeks to investigate and in national development by driv- conservation, renewable en- cultural heritage. This con-
in open fields. Hence, efforts are made to prevent the burning of lection, analysis, and interpreta- uncover information, data, or ing innovation, improving public ergy, and sustainable agri- tributes to a sense of national
household and agricultural waste, to ensure proper disposal, and tion to address research questions insights about a particular policy, and fostering economic culture helps nations tackle identity and pride, as well as
to regulate burning through incineration systems. or hypotheses. The pursuit of new topic or issue. growth. The following are key ways pressing global challenges international recognition and
Currently, air quality measurements are conducted by the rele- information drives research, the ► Solve problems: Research is in which research contributes to a such as climate change, food collaboration.
vant department regularly. South Asian countries such as India, Pa- validation of existing theories, or often conducted to address re- nation’s progress; security, and natural resource v Global Collaboration and
kistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh the exploration of new perspec- al-world issues or challenges. v Economic Growth and management. These efforts Competitiveness: Research
are experiencing the highest tives. It employs various meth- It aims to identify innovative Competitiveness: Research promote long-term sustaina- encourages collaboration be-
Actions that level of air pollution. In some odologies to gather and analyze solutions, strategies, or ap- leads to the development of bility and resilience. tween nations, institutions,
Southeast Asian countries, in- data, including empirical studies, proaches that can help over- new technologies, products, v Social and Human Capital and industries, allowing coun-
contribute to air cluding Myanmar, forest fires experiments, surveys, interviews, come obstacles and improve and processes, which can in- Development: In fields such tries to tackle global challeng-
pollution are also have led to smoke and haze or theoretical analyses. The ul- existing systems or practices. crease productivity, open new as health, education, and so- es together, share knowledge,
issues, which are actively being timate goal of the research is to ► Generate new knowledge: markets, and enhance the cial sciences, research helps and strengthen diplomatic
becoming more addressed. contribute to the existing body of Research endeavours to con- competitiveness of industries. improve the quality of life by and trade relations.
common in various Oxygen is a vital gas pres- knowledge, advance understand- tribute to the existing body Countries that invest heavily identifying effective inter- In summary, research is
ent in the atmosphere and is ing, and inform decision-making of knowledge by uncovering in research and development ventions for public health, a cornerstone of national devel-
socioeconomic essential for all living organ- processes across academic, sci- new information, theories, (R&D) often experience high- literacy, and social welfare opment, influencing every sector
aspects. It is essential isms. It is extremely useful entific, and professional domains. or perspectives. It involves er rates of economic growth. programmes. So we need to from the economy to health and
and fascinating as a chemical Kasi (2009) defines “Research exploring uncharted territory v Improved Public Policy and strengthen human capital, the environment. Investing in
to consciously substance for sustaining life. as a method for investigating and or expanding upon existing Decision-Making: Research which is a critical asset for research is essential to creating
reduce activities that Generally, humans engage in collecting information aimed at the knowledge in various fields provides evidence-based in- national progress. innovative solutions, promoting
activities that release carbon discovery of new facts or interpre- of study. sights that inform govern- v Innovation and Techno- inclusive growth, and ensuring
cause air pollution, dioxide, degrading oxygen in tation of existing information, to ► Improve understanding: Re- ment policies. From health logical Advancement: Re- sustainable development.
the atmosphere. As a result, discover or revise facts, theories, search aims to deepen our care to education, infrastruc- search fosters innovation,
which can damage the oxygen in the surround- and applications.” The research understanding of complex ture to environmental con- leading to the development Reference
environmental ing environment is gradually objectives can vary depending phenomena, processes, or Research fosters innovation, driving new technologies, products, and processes, boosting productivity, opening servation, effective research of cutting-edge technologies https://www.lisedunetwork.
becoming more polluted. on the specific field of study, the concepts. It seeks to clarify markets, and enhancing economic competitiveness and growth. ILLUSTRATION: PEXELS helps policymakers make in- in areas like information com/what-is-research
air quality, so that Air pollution refers to the
all living humans excessive presence of smoke,
various gases, dust particles,
may enjoy longer, smog, odours, and water va-
healthier lives. Hence, pour in an otherwise clean at-
mosphere. Such conditions can W
HEN one begins to think
about the application of
learning principles to
central importance to school
learning. An intellectual skill
makes it possible for an individu-
Parts of Intellectual Skill In practice, the procedure of ob-
taining verbal answers to oral
questions is often used, but such a
the same way. Rules, however,
contain many other categories
apart from classifying. What I
learn something that can be gen-
eralized to other problems of sim-
ilar formal characteristics. This
everybody has to adversely affect human health instruction, there is always one al to respond to his environment By Hu Wo (Cuckoo’s Song) procedure is always subject to the want to mean is that they deal also means that they will have
work together in this in various ways. Since every- worthwhile question to be asked. through symbols, in which lan- ambiguity that the learner may with such relationships as equal acquired a new rule or perhaps a
one needs to breathe, inhaling What is to be learned? The re- guage and numerals represent cepts, rules, and problem-solving. to follow, it is necessary to account otherwise. To be said better, ac- be repeating a verbalization, not to, similar to, greater than, less new set of rules.
effort. unclean, polluted air instead sponses to that question may fall real objects of the environment. In Discrimination is the capabili- for three components of a learning quiring a concrete concept has knowing the meaning of the con- than, before, after and many oth- In summary, problem-solv-
of fresh air can harm not only into one of three general classes _ other words, individuals communi- ty of making different responses to situation: the performance that is the meaning that the individual cept after all. Hence, a learner had ers. ing consists of the formation of
health but also endanger life. intellectual skills, cognitive strat- cate aspects of their experience to stimuli that differ from each other required, the internal conditions is capable of showing the class of better get a genuine understand- Sometimes, the rules we higher-ordered rules which could
It has been found that some 60 per cent of air pollution is caused egies, information, behavioural others by using such symbols. For between one or more physical di- present for learning to occur, and object characteristics. ing of a defined concept instead have learned are complex com- do with rules, defined concepts,
by the combustion of fossil fuels like petroleum. Around 16 per cent patterns, or attitudes. Of course, most instructional purposes, the mensions. Most simply, a person the external conditions which pro- The acquisition of concepts by of the superficial acquaintance binations of simpler rules. These concrete concepts and discrimi-
is due to wildfires, haze, and sea salt evaporation, while 22 per cent is learning intellectual skills is of useful distinctions among indicates by responding that two vide stimulation to a learner. definition requires that the learn- indicated by reeling off a string higher-ordered rules are invent- nations as prerequisites in order
caused by human activities. Small particles that cause air pollution intellectual skills are stimuli are the same or different, A concept is a capability that er be able to verify the referents of of words. ed to solve a practical problem or vice versa. Rules play an es-
can easily enter the lungs through the respiratory tract leading to discriminations, for instance, in art, music, foreign makes it possible for an individual words used in the definition. An in- As regards rules, the learn- in the real world. The capability sential part in problem-solving.
potential long-term damage to internal organs like the lungs, heart, concrete language, and science. In fact, dis- to identify a stimulus as a member dividual is deemed to have learned er’s performance has a kind of of problem-solving is naturally For a learner, acquiring all the
liver, and brain. Air pollution can cause diseases such as cancer and concepts, crimination is absolutely essential of a class having some character- a defined concept when he can regularity over a variety of specific a major aim of educational pro- rules needed for every situation
other chronic illnesses. defined to intellectual skills. As far as most istics in common even though dif- demonstrate the meaning of some situations. The learner is able to cesses; most educators agree that is always impossible in one way
The primary health issues include respiratory problems, cardi- c o n - school learning is concerned, rel- fering from each other markedly. particular class of objects, events respond with a class of relation- the school should give priority to or another. Concepts and rules
ovascular diseases, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, lung diseases, evant discriminations are usually A concrete concept expresses an or relations. The demonstration ships among classes of objects and teaching students how to think must be synthesized into new
and eye irritation. Additionally, pregnant women may face compli- supposed to have been learnt ear- object property or object attribute may include verbal reference to events. There are many common clearly. When students work out complex forms for the learner to
cations in childbirth, including low birth weight, premature birth, ly in life. In describing the charac- such as colour and shape in that the definition and demonstration examples of rule-governed behav- the solution to a problem of au- cope with new problematic sit-
congenital disabilities, asthma, diabetes, and neurological disorders teristics of discrimination as well the human performance these of the meaning distinguishes a iour. Most behaviour of human thentic events, they will be engag- uations by adding to a student’s
in their children. as other types of intellectual skill concepts call for is recognition kind of mental processing from beings comes into this category. ing in the behaviour of thinking. repertoire of intellectual skills
Actions that contribute to air pollution are also becoming of a concrete object. The marked that involved in memorized verbal Obviously enough, possessing the Thus, various kinds of problems relevant to those tasks. Briefly
Problem-solving involves forming higher-order
more common in various socioeconomic aspects. It is essential difference between discrimination information. Only by assuring that capability called a rule does not may have as many solutions as speaking, problem-solving is a
rules, built on concepts and discriminations, to
to consciously reduce activities that cause air pollution, which address new challenges. Acquiring all rules for and concept is that the former the individual is capable of proving mean being able to state it verbal- possible. However, attaining a human activity of previously ac-
can damage environmental air quality, so that all living humans every situation is impossible, so concepts and rules means responding to a difference the referents of words can one be ly. If a rule is a defined concept, it workable solution to the prob- quired concepts and rules, not a
may enjoy longer, healthier lives. Hence, everybody has to work must be synthesized into complex forms to tackle whereas the latter refers to de- confident that the meaning of a is not actually formally different lem is a new capability of student genetic skill at all.
together in this effort. problems. ILLUSTRATION: CANVA scribing something by name or defined concept has been learned. from a rule and is learned in much achievement. They will be able to
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NATIONAL
MoIP Union Minister meets Chinese Public Security
Vice-Minister in Kunming
UNION Minister for Immigration and mar, proper technical assistance and
Population U Myint Kyaing, accom- capacity building activities for enu-
panied by Myanmar Consul-General meration process of the population
U Thwin Htet Lin, received Mr Xu and household census of Myanmar,
Ganlu, Vice-Minister of the Ministry proper cooperation for immigration
of Public Security of China, at Shang processes at border entries and exits,
Shui Ballroom of Double Tree Hilton support in the implementation of pro-
Hotel in Kunming, Yunnan Province, jects conducted by China, reopening
on 21 November. of border posts as usual and further
The two parties exchanged views cooperation to ensure state stabil-
on Myanmar’s peace processes, in- ity under the existing Pauk-Phaw
spection to allow entry and exit at friendship.
border areas of the two countries, After the meeting, the Chinese
strict security measures at border vice-minister hosted lunch for the
posts in armed organizations-con- Myanmar delegation.
trolled areas, systematic checking Union Minister U Myint Kyaing-
The meeting between Union Minister U Myint Kyaing and Chinese Vice-Minister Public Security Mr plans on entry and exit of border led delegation arrived back in Yangon
Xu Ganlu in progress on 21 November. posts in shared borders with Myan- in the same afternoon. — MNA/KTZH

NUG-linked university issues fake Counter-argument to

degrees for Thai university admission false information
Security forces deny
TERRORIST groups CRPH, NUG, and the terrorist NUG group. Counterfeit
their affiliated groups and individuals, degrees were used in an attempt to gain reports of arson in
designated as terrorists by the State Gov-
ernment, have reportedly issued coun-
admission to Chulalongkorn University
in Thailand.
YeU and Taze
terfeit medical degrees to undermine On 19 November 2024, Chulalongko- Forger Thane Chan used the fake seal and SECURITY forces have denied claims
Myanmar’s official education system. rn University flagged suspicions about cell phone (in the picture). made by malicious news media that they
These fake degrees, allegedly issued by the authenticity of the documents and set fire to villages in YeU and Taze town-
the illegal NUG-controlled Mandalay requested verification from University of involved in facilitating the fraudulent ships, destroying 170 homes. According to
Medical University, falsely claim to allow Medicine (Mandalay) in Myanmar. Upon processes linked to the NUG-controlled a statement from a local security official,
students to apply for further studies at review on 20 November 2024, University Mandalay Medical University. between 16 and 19 November, security
overseas universities. However, these of Medicine (Mandalay) confirmed that As a result, the two individuals, Su personnel were conducting necessary
universities have rejected such applica- the submitted degrees were counterfeit Pyae Myo Thwet and Thinzar Htet, who security operations in line with prescribed
tions due to the illegitimacy of the docu- and not issued by the institution. Conse- applied for admission to Chulalongkorn guidelines and regulations. However,
ments, leaving affected students unable quently, Chulalongkorn University denied University in Thailand using the coun- there was no arson or destruction of vil-
to pursue their education abroad. admission to both individuals due to the terfeit temporary medical degrees is- lages.
University of Medicine (Mandalay) fraudulent nature of their applications. sued by the illegal Mandalay Medical The official confirmed that securi-
reportedly opened Final Part II courses The counterfeit temporary medical University and signed by disloyal civil ty forces were committed to protecting
on 6 January 2022, 8 February 2022, and degrees were created by Thein Chan servant and former rector of the univer- civilian lives, homes, and property. The
16 January 2023. Despite these opportu- (aka) Thein Win (BA, HGP, RL), a No- sity, Khin Maung Lwin, will be added to real threat came from terrorists who had
nities, two individuals repeatedly failed to tary Public operating out of an office at the block list. They will be investigated taken refuge in the villages, obstructing
attend classes and violated regulations. No 35, 35th Street, 3rd Floor, Kyauktada and apprehended, with legal action taken peace efforts and stability. These insur-
One of them, Su Pyae Myo Thwet from Township, Yangon Region. Thane Chan according to the law. gents have reportedly been attacking civil-
Mahaaungmyay Township, Mandalay provided fraudulent notary services for Moreover, those involved in the ian structures like schools and homes to
Region, missed three notifications to the degrees. On 21 November, authorities illegal issuance of counterfeit medical disrupt peace and security in the region.
attend training. Similarly, Thin Zar Htet apprehended Thane Chan and another degrees, including Thane Chan (aka) Malicious media outlets, the statement
from Monywa Township, Sagaing Region, individual, Thet Htet Oo (aka) Win Htet Thein Win, Thet Htet Oo (aka) Win Htet added, are spreading false information
exhibited the same behaviour by missing Myat, both of whom were involved in the Myat and Myat Min Thu, will also face to cover up the terrorists violent activi-
training sessions held on 8 February 2022, illegal certification process. They were appropriate legal action. ties and mislead the public regarding the
16 January 2023, and 6 May 2024. As a arrested at Thane Chan’s office while in Citizens are urged to ensure that actions of security forces. — MNA/KZL
result, both individuals were expelled possession of the fraudulent documents their children only attend govern-
from the University. and other related evidence. ment-recognized universities officially
The two of them were found to have Additionally, according to Thein opened by the State, and not engage
used counterfeit temporary medical de- Chan’s statement, the counterfeit de- with or participate in any education
grees issued by the illegal NUG-con- grees were translated and certified by provided by illegal institutions. In the
trolled Mandalay Medical University. Myat Min Thu, the owner of a notary event of any information regarding the
These degrees were reportedly author- translation service in Kyauktada Town- NUG-controlled illegal universities or
ized by Khin Maung Lwin, a former rec- ship. Myat Min Thu was also apprehend- related institutions, the public is encour-
tor of Mandalay Medical University and a ed along with the evidence used in the aged to report it discreetly to the relevant
disloyal civil servant (DCS) affiliated with illegal activity. Both individuals were authorities. — MNA/KZL This screenshot validates misinformation.
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Yangon Arts & Culture

students to perform at Fifth
National Sports Festival 2024
THE National University of Arts and Culture (Yangon) will perform
dances from the Inwa and Konbaung eras at the Fifth National
Sports Festival 2024, which will be held in Nay Pyi Taw, according
to the university.
A hundred students will perform the dances.
“At the Fifth National Sports Festival, dances from six eras
will be performed by the National University of Arts and Culture in
Yangon and Mandalay, as well as the Yangon and Mandalay State
Schools of Fine Arts, under the Ministry of Religious Affairs and
Culture. The National University of Arts and Culture (Yangon)
will perform dances from the Inwa and Konbaung eras, with 50
students performing the Inwa-era dance and 50 performing the
Konbaung-era dance. Each dance is being practised under the
close supervision of five instructors,” said Daw Win Pa Pa, the
professor and head of the theatrical department at the National
University of Arts and Culture (Yangon).
Students from the music, theatrical, painting, sculpture, film,
This photo showcases Myanmar’s four beauty pageants, national representatives of Miss Grand
and drama departments of the National University of Arts and
International from 2021 to 2024 and National Director Htoo Ant Lwin.
Culture (Yangon) will also participate to entertain at the event.
— ASH/MKKS
New national director to charge
Miss World Myanmar 2025
HTOO Ant Lwin, who was the national director be interested in finding out who will be crowned
of Miss Grand Myanmar, will once again take Miss World Myanmar 2025,” Htoo Ant Lwin said.
charge as the national director for the Miss During his tenure as the national director
World Myanmar 2025 pageant. of Miss Grand Myanmar, Htoo Ant Lwin led
Htoo Ant Lwin stated that the successes the country's top beauty pageant contestants,
achieved in Miss Grand Myanmar will also be such as Ni Ni Lin Eain, who won the First
reflected in Miss World Myanmar. Runner-Up title at Miss Grand International
This photo showcases students from the National University of Arts and “I’ll take charge as the national director 2023, and Thae Su Nyein, who won the Second
Culture (Yangon) practising dance for the Fifth National Sports Festival of Miss World Myanmar 2025, which will be Runner-Up title at Miss Grand International
2024. hosted in December. I know that everyone will 2024. — ASH/TKO

New Myanmar TV series’

press show held
THE press show for Myanmar's will air at 7 pm every Saturday
new television series titled ‘Atta and Sunday.
Lun’ was held at the Rangoon “This is a horror series
Cineplex in the Kanthaya Shop- based on the story of a family
ping Centre, North Okkalapa that makes mistakes because
Township, on 21 November, ac- of an egocentric person,” said
cording to actress Phoo Sone. actress Phoo Sone.
The storyline was creat- The cast includes Academy
ed by Aggaman and Yone Lay Tun Tun, Tin Maung San Min
(TMK), with Yone Lay writing Win, Ye Yint Maung Maung,
the script and Aggaman direct- Phoo Sone, Yadanar Bo, Aye
ing the series for Malar Myaing Thandar, Htet Yamin Eain, Myo
Film Production. The series will Kyi, Phone Myat Lin, Wadi Tun,
also be broadcast on Fortune TV. Pyi Lin Kyaw, Yoon Wut Hlwar
This photo depicts the press show of the TV series ‘Atta Lun’.
Starting from 25 November, it Phyu, and others. — ASH/TRKM

Daily newspapers available online

FOR those who would like to read the Myanma Alinn, the Kyemon and The Global New Light of Myanmar, published daily by the Ministry of Information, please visit
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Sagaing Region aims for 327,000 acres of sunflower

plantations this winter
SAGAING Region’s Agriculture farming plots to produce pedi-
Department planned to reach gree sunflowers. Officials from
327,000 acres of sunflower plan- the Agriculture Department are
tation this year’s winter growing providing technical assistance,
season across 14 districts includ- pedigree seeds and some inputs.
ing the Naga Self-Administered They are also joining hands with
Zone. the department concerned to
The cultivation of winter prevent pest and disease prob-
sunflower plantation started in lems.
the first week of October this The department aims to
year and 120,238 acres have been achieve 500 acres of sunflower
cultivated so far, according to in Homalin District, 150 in Kani,
Sagaing Region’s Agriculture 200 in Naga, 8,000 in Mawlaik,
Department. 3,300 in Tamu, 71,570 in Kalay,
In a bid to ensure edible oil 31,300 in Monywa, 83,650 in Yin-
self-sufficiency and increase the mabin, 6,500 in Shwebo, 15,250
income of growers, sunflower in YeU, 4,280 in Kanbalu, 61,500
varieties (hybrid-1, Sinshwekya in Sagaing, 27,700 in Katha and
The staff from the township agriculture department is conducting awareness activities for the sunflower
2,3, Sanphola sunflower vari- 13,100 in Kawlin, totalling 327,000 growers to improve sunflower yield and cultivate good quality sunflower seeds under the GAP farming
eties) are cultivated in model acres. — District (IPRD)/KK system.

Myanmar exports 300,000MT of Shan soybean sales surge

fisheries in Apr-Oct during harvest season
ACCORDING to the Fisher- SOYBEANS from Shan State are ingredients in Chinese cuisine.
ies Department, Myanmar flowing into the bustling Manda- Shan soybeans are flooding the
bagged US$385 million from lay market, fetching a good price, domestic market. This year,
about 300,000 metric tonnes said U Soe Win Myint, a depot there is a good yield of soybeans
of fishery products exports in owner from Mandalay city. as they are free from pests. Shan
the past seven months of the Soybeans from Mohnyin soybeans are also sent to mills
current financial year 2024- and Moemeik, Shan State are to be produced as soybean oil.
2025 beginning 1 April. being supplied to the Mandalay The by-product soybean cake is
The figures indicated a market. There are two varieties highly demanded as feedstuff,”
sharp increase of over $10 of soybeans (Shan soybean and he said.
million year-on-year. Bamar Soybean) in the domes- Bamar soybean is mostly
Myanmar steadily ex- tic market. Those soybeans pro- cultivated in central Myanmar
ports seafood to 40 coun- duced from central Myanmar regions (Magway, Mandalay
tries including China, Thai- are priced higher than the Shan and Sagaing). Shan soybean is
land, Bangladesh and Japan Workers diligently process fisheries products. ones. commonly found in southern and
through maritime and border “Mandalay market sees eastern Shan State, Kalay, Tamu,
trade channels. Myanmar ports. veyed to foreign markets, ac- supply of newly harvested soy- and some areas in Kachin State.
Fisheries Federation and More than 20 fish species cording to the Myanmar Fish- beans. Soybean is processed into The soybean cultivation business
Fisheries Department joined including hilsa, rohu, river eries Federation. — NN/KK milk and tofu with value addition. is thriving for now. — Min Htet
hands to bolster fisheries ex- catfish, and seabass are con- They are also one of the main Aung (Sub-printing House)/KK

CBM sells 50M Thai baht on 21 Nov baht on 4 November.

CBM injected over $91 mil-
ation. According to CBM’s notifi-
cation on 15 March, it has been
THE Central Bank of Myanmar CBM announced on 16 No- yuan and $3,000 again on 8 No- lion, over 9.8 million yuan and joining hands with law enforce-
(CBM) announced to inject 50 vember the sale of $35 million vember after sales of over 2.1 mil- over 610 million baht into the fi- ment agencies to combat and
million Thai baht into the finan- to fuel oil importers on 16 No- lion baht, two million yuan and nancial market in October 2024. prosecute those who attempt to
cial market through the foreign vember. over $3,300 on 7 November and CBM also sold over $76 million, manipulate the currency market
exchange trading platform on 21 CBM injected $400,000 into about $9,000, 490,000 yuan and 86 million baht and 4.8 million under the existing laws. CBM
November. the financial market on 14 No- 1.2 million baht on 6 November. yuan in September. Moreover, allowed authorized dealers (pri-
CBM sold over US$3,900 on vember. It sold 14.5 million baht It announced on 5 November CBM sold over $190 million, 19 vate banks) to operate online for-
21 November, $24 million on 20 on 12 November, after announc- the sale of seven million yuan and million yuan and 79 million baht eign exchange trading freely as
November $20 million and 100 ing to sell 15 million baht to im- 20 million baht to importers on in August. per the market rate depending
million baht on 19 November and porters on 11 November. foreign exchange trading plat- CBM aims to curb the in- on supply and demand, starting
over $12,000 on 18 November as It sold over 800,000 yuan on forms. CBM sold $15 million, 1.5 stability in the foreign exchange from 5 December 2023. — NN/
well. 11 November, over 2.17 million million yuan and 100.8 million market and the currency devalu- KK
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BP announces $7 bln gas project investment in Indonesia

UK oil giant BP on Thurs- Keir Starmer in Downing sia, with production at the
day unveiled a $7-billion Street. new field expected to start
joint project aiming to un- BP said in a statement in 2028.
lock around three trillion the “major investment” The new venture will
cubic feet of additional gas highlights its “strong con- be the first CCUS project
resources at its Tangguh fidence in Indonesia’s in- developed at scale in In-
site in Indonesia’s West vestment climate”. donesia, with potential for
Papua province. The project involves sequestering around 15
BP chief executive the development of a new million tonnes of CO2 from
Mur ray Auchincloss gas field, Ubadari, as well Tangguh’s emissions in
sealed the investment as enhanced gas recovery its initial phase, according
deal during a meeting through carbon capture, to BP.
with Indonesian President utilization and storage “This project not only
Prabowo Subianto, who (CCUS) and onshore com- unlocks a fantastic gas
was in London at the tail pression. resource, it also repre-
end of a global tour. It expands and utiliz- sents an Indonesian first
The new leader of es existing infrastructure through the use of CCUS
the southeast Asian ar- at the Tangguh liquefied to maximize gas recov-
chipelago nation also natural gas (LNG) facility ery,” Auchincloss said. BP has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. PHOTO: PIX FOR VISUAL
met UK Prime Minister in Papua Barat in Indone- — AFP PURPOSE/AFP/FILE

EV battery maker Northvolt seeks Over 6,000 Volkswagen

employees protest in
bankruptcy protection in US Germany against layoffs
SWEDEN’S beleaguered
electric car battery mak- MORE than 6,000 employ- More than 6,000 workers
er Northvolt on Thursday ees of the Volkswagen auto came to the eastern part
said it had applied for concern staged a demon- of Lower Saxony to express
bankruptcy protection in stration in the city of Wolfs- their dissatisfaction with
the United States to en- burg on Thursday against the actions of the Volkswa-
able it to restructure its layoffs and plans to close gen board at a high-profile
debt and reorganize its some production sites, the rally,” the union said in a
business. largest German trade un- statement. The union noted
The company said its ion, IG Metall, said. that larger protests could
operations would continue “Employees from all begin in December. During
as normal during the reor- Volkswagen plants in Ger- the negotiations, the union
ganisation. many went to Wolfsburg on proposed a plan for saving
“By enabling the Thursday, where the third 1.5 billion euros ($1.57 bil-
company to restructure round of collective negoti- lion), which does not imply
its debt, appropriate- ations between IG Metall plant closures, mass layoffs
ly scale the business to and Volkswagen was held or salary cuts, the state-
Northvolt said in September it was slashing 1,600 jobs — a quarter of its staff — and
current customer needs at the Volkswagen Arena. ment read. — SPUTNIK
suspending the expansion of its site, as it struggled with strained finances and a
and secure a sustainable slowdown in demand. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
foundation for continued
operation, these Chapter
11 filings will help North-
of its strategic review to
rescope the business and
ny said. Northvolt said in
September it was slashing
the expansion of its site, as
it struggled with strained
CLAIMS DAY NOTICE
M.V METHI BHUM VOY.NO. (441N)
volt to implement the prioritize commitments to 1,600 jobs — a quarter of finances and a slowdown
decisions made as part customers,” the compa- its staff — and suspending in demand. — AFP Consignees of cargo carried on M.V METHI
BHUM VOY.NO. (441N) are hereby notified that the
vessel will be arriving on 23-11-2024 and cargo will be
discharged into the premises of AWPT where it will lie
China Construction Bank opens branch in South Australia at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the
byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon.
Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am
THE opening of a branch Chinese Consul-Gen- CCB Adelaide Branch for Trade and Investment to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now
of China Construction eral in Adelaide Li Dong would give full play to its Joe Szakacs said there are declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo
Bank (CCB), one of the spoke highly of the impor- advantages and make unlimited business oppor- from the Vessel.
No claims against this vessel will be admitted after
four largest banks in Chi- tant role played by finan- more contributions to tunities in China, and co-
the Claims Day.
na, in Adelaide, will further cial institutions in promot- the practical coopera- operation with China has Phone No: 2301185
boost financial coopera- ing bilateral economic and tion between China and brought real benefits. He Shipping Agency Department
tion between China and trade cooperation. South Australia through hopes to further promote Myanma Port Authority
South Australia, said gov- Li told the branch’s high-quality and profes- economic and trade ex- Agent For:
ernment and business opening ceremony this sional financial services. changes between the two
M/S REGIONAL CONTAINER LINES
representatives. week that he hoped the South Australia Minister sides. — Xinhua
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Trump taps loyalist Pam Bondi for

attorney-general after Gaetz withdraws
PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump has named Pam Bondi, a
close ally and member of his impeachment defence team, as US
attorney-general following Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal amid sexual
misconduct allegations.
US President-elect Donald Trump tapped Pam Bondi, a
staunch ally who helped defend the ex-leader against impeach-
ment, as US attorney-general on Thursday following firebrand
Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal from the running.
Gaetz’s retreat amid sexual misconduct allegations signalled
limits to Trump’s power, even as the president-elect prepares to
Sakhalin-2 is a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) project located on Sakhalin Island in the Russian Far East. retake the White House with his Republican Party also in control
It involves the extraction of natural gas and oil from offshore fields and the liquefaction of this gas for of both chambers of Congress. — AFP
export. PHOTO: KYODO/FILE

Japan prioritizes energy security as Heavy snowfall causes outage, traffic

Sakhalin-2 avoids sanctions impact disruptions in western France
AROUND 170,000 households in western France have lost elec-
US sanctions will not impact Sakhalin-2, crucial for Japan’s tricity due to heavy snowfall brought by Storm Caetano, French
energy security, says Yoshimasa Hayashi. Minister of Energy Transition Agnes Pannier-Runacher announced
on Thursday afternoon.
THE new US sanctions will According to the US state- no obstacles to ensuring sta- Speaking at a press conference, Pannier-Runacher stated that
not affect Sakhalin-2, the oil ment, Gazprombank’s opera- ble energy supplies to Japan,” over 1,400 workers have been deployed to repair the damaged power
and gas project is important tions on Sakhalin-2 and Sakha- Hayashi said. On Thursday, network. However, the number of affected households is expected
for Japan’s energy security, lin Energy are not subject to the US Treasury Department’s to continue to rise amid the ongoing storm, which made landfall in
Japanese Chief Cabinet Sec- sanctions. Thus, we believe Office of Foreign Assets Con- western France on Thursday morning.
retary Yoshimasa Hayashi told that the Sakhalin-2 project will trol (OFAC) announced a new The minister warned that snowfall would persist into Thursday
reporters. not be affected. The Sakhalin-2 package of sanctions against night, with temperatures expected to drop below freezing. She urged
“We are aware of the sanc- project is important from the Russia that includes 118 indi- residents to exercise caution, particularly regarding the increased
tions announced by the US point of view of Japan’s energy viduals and entities, including risk of black ice. — Xinhua
against financial institutions, security. We will make every Gazprombank and six of its for-
including Gazprombank. effort to ensure that there are eign subsidiaries. — SPUTNIK

China, Australia Moscow to host cultural, traditional festival of

seek extensive BRICS countries for schoolchildren
film cooperation
MOSCOW will host a festival dedicated
CHINESE and Australian filmmakers to the culture and tradition of BRICS
upgraded their cooperation during the countries for schoolchildren on 20 No-
Australia China International Film Festi- vember, TV BRICS reported.
val, which closed on Thursday in Adelaide, As per TV BRICS, the event is be-
saying they will “make their storytelling ing organized by the Moscow State In-
intertwined better”. “To be even stronger, stitute of International Relations of the
we have the potential to grow our indus- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Rus-
try enormously by working with China,” sian Federation (MGIMO) and the TV
Tony Coombs, CEO of Australia’s Harvest BRICS International Media Network.
Pictures Group, who has been engaged in The cultural and traditional fes-
film and television exchanges between the tival is set to bring together around
two countries for more than 10 years, told 300 students from grades 8-11, where
Xinhua on Thursday. the participating students will learn
Chinese Consul-General in Adelaide about the history of BRICS countries,
Li Dong told the film festival’s opening cer- the cultural identity of various peoples,
emony last Thursday that it is gratifying to linguistic diversity, and international
see the strengthening of people-to-people cooperation in the field of mass com-
exchanges and cooperation between China munications. In Brazil, school children showcased a vibrant cultural performance, celebrating
and Australia, and this film festival is a TV BRICS noted that the student the country’s rich traditions and heritage. PHOTO : PIX FOR VISUAL PURPOSE/
useful attempt to promote mutual under- community activists from MGIMO will WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
standing between civilizations. — Xinhua assist in preparing for the event. — ANI
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Coe says new Ultimate
Championship will be
athletics 'gamechanger'
WORLD Athletics President Sebastian Coe said on Friday the new
Ultimate Championship team event, officially unveiled by the sport's
governing body, would be a "gamechanger" for track and field.
The inaugural event will be held in Budapest on 11-13 Septem-
ber 2026, and will be staged every two years to fulfil World Athletics' Zahidi strikes an elbow attack over Tun Min Aung at the ONE Friday Fights 88 event. PHOTO: ONE
ambition of holding a global championship every year. CHAMPIONSHIP
The federation said the event would provide "a spectacular
conclusion to the summer athletics season, in the years where there
is no World Athletics Championships". Tun Min Aung suffers defeat
at ONE Friday Fights 88
The event boasts a "record-setting" prize pot of $10 million (9.6
million euros). World Athletics said it was "the largest ever offered
in track and field", with champions set to receive $150,000.
Each session will last three hours and athletes will represent
both themselves and their national teams, wearing national kit. IN the ONE Friday Fights 88 event held on 22 reach. In the first round, they exchanged strikes
Coe, who gave a press conference at the stadium in the Hun- November in Bangkok, Thailand, Myanmar evenly. However, in the second round, Zahidi
garian capital where the 2023 World Championships were held, fighter Tun Min Aung faced a tough defeat. He gained the upper hand, landing a decisive kick
said: "This new global event will be a gamechanger for our sport competed against Moroccan fighter Zahidi and to Tun Min Aung's neck at 2 minutes 40 seconds,
and for our athletes. lost in the second round via a knockout. which led to his victory by knockout. This marks
"We want to bring our fans athletics like they have never seen Both fighters had similar physical attrib- Tun Min Aung's second defeat in his career with
it before — with the best of the best athletes in our sport competing utes, with no significant difference in height or ONE Championship. — Shine Htet Zaw/KZL
head-to-head in a passion-fuelled, high octane, festival of sport, with
sound, light and innovation." — AFP

Guardiola says he will stay even if

Man City relegated
PEP Guardiola said on Friday pions till 2027. one year ago when all the clubs
he would remain at Manchester A hearing into the Premier accuse us of doing something
City even if the club were to face League's 115 charges against wrong. If we get relegated, I will
relegation from the Premier City has been ongoing for sever- be here," Guardiola said at his
League over alleged breaches al weeks, with a verdict expect- pre-match press conference
of financial rules. ed before the end of the season. ahead of Tottenham's visit on
Guardiola, who has won The club have strongly de- Saturday.
six Premier League titles in nied any financial wrongdoing, "If they send us to the Con-
the past seven years with City, but could face a severe points ference (fifth tier) we will come
signed a two-year contract ex- penalty if found guilty of some up and up and come back to the
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe says the Ultimate
tension on Thursday, commit- or all the charges. Premier League. I knew it then
Championship will be 'high-octane' entertainment. PHOTO: AFP
ting him to the English cham- "I said that six months ago, and I feel it now." — AFP

Holders Spain to face Netherlands in Nations League quarters

EUROPEAN champions Spain The winners of the decided.
will play the Netherlands in the Spain-Netherlands tie will ad- Belgium must beat Ukraine
quarterfinals of the Nations vance to a semifinal against in their play-off to stay in League
League, while Friday's draw either France or Croatia. Cris- A, while Scotland take on Euro
pitted Germany against Italy tiano Ronaldo's Portugal could 2004 champions Greece. The
in another last-eight clash. await Germany or Italy in the other League A/B play-offs are
Spain won the last edition other last-four encounter. Turkiye against Hungary, and
of the Nations League after Portugal won the inau- Austria facing Serbia. The Re-
beating Croatia on penalties gural edition in 2019 before public of Ireland will play Bul-
in the final. They also finished France won the title two years garia in their attempt to remain
runners-up in the 2020-21 tour- later. in League B. — AFP
nament. The quarterfinal ties will
In the other quarter-finals, be played over two legs from
France take on Croatia in a 20-23 March next year. The Spain finished unbeaten and top
of Group A4 after winning five of
repeat of the 2018 World Cup fi- semifinals are scheduled for six matches. PHOTO: AFP
nal and Portugal go up against 4-5 June with the final set for
Denmark. 8 June at a venue yet to be
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Iran will
launch lot of
new advanced
centrifuges in
response to
IAEA resolution
Tehran plans to activate
advanced centrifuges
in response to the IAEA
Board of Governors’ reso-
lution.

TEHRAN will launch a significant

number of new advanced centrifuges
in response to the resolution of the
International Atomic Energy Agency Visitors admire robots on display at the China International Industry Fair in Shanghai. PHOTO: CHEN MENGZE/FOR CHINA DAILY
(IAEA) Board of Governors on Iran,
the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on
Friday.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran has
consistently emphasized, at all levels,
China emerges as global
that taking confrontational measures
and any misuse of the IAEA Board
of Governors to pursue political and
frontrunner in industrial robot
illegitimate objectives would elicit a
reciprocal response.
The details of Iran’s potential
density: report
course of action had already been China surpassed Germany to rank third in global industrial robot density, with
communicated to the Director-Gen-
eral in advance. In alignment with this
470 robots per 10,000 employees in 2023, reflecting significant investments
position, the President of the Atomic and growth in manufacturing automation.
Energy Organization of Iran has issued
directives to initiate the operation of a CHINA has made significant strides in sharp rise from 402 units in the previ- only entered the global top 10 in 2019.
substantial number of advanced centri- manufacturing automation, surpassing ous year. This figure also more than Robot density, a key indicator of
fuges of various models,” the ministry Germany to claim third place in glob- doubled compared to 2019, the report automation levels in manufacturing,
said in a statement. al industrial robot density rankings noted. was led by South Korea with 1,012 ro-
On Thursday, media reported, cit- in 2023, according to a report by the “China has made significant in- bots per 10,000 employees in 2023. Sin-
ing sources, that the IAEA Board of International Federation of Robotics vestments in automation technolo- gapore ranked second, while Germany
Governors had adopted a resolution (IFR) on Wednesday. gy,” said IFR president Takayuki Ito, was fourth with 429 such automated
criticizing Iran for its lack of coopera- China’s robot density reached 470 highlighting that the country’s rise is machines among each 10,000 workers,
tion on the nuclear issue. — SPUTNIK units per 10,000 employees in 2023, a notable. According to the report, China the report said. — Xinhua

THE MAIN MESSAGE

Oreshnik missile shows Russia’s retaliatory power

to Western arms supplies
RUSSIA’S further actions if the West ATACMS missiles and the UK’s Storm statement is that the West’s reckless
does not take its concerns into account Shadows at facilities in the Kursk and decisions on the supply of missiles to
have been outlined, Kremlin spokesman Bryansk regions on 19 November. Russia Ukraine cannot remain unanswered,
Dmitry Peskov said on Friday, comment- responded by launching a combined the official said.
A handout picture provided by Iran’s ing on a statement made by President strike against a defense industry com- “Further retaliatory actions in the
Atomic Energy Organization in December
Vladimir Putin about a brand-new me- plex in Dnepropetrovsk, also known as event that our concerns are not taken
2019 shows the nuclear water reactor of
Arak, south of capital Tehran. PHOTO: dium-range missile, Oreshnik. Dnipro, on Thursday using the Oreshnik into account are also quite clearly out-
ATOMIC ENERGY ORGANIZATION OF Putin said in a televised speech on missile. lined,” Peskov told reporters. — SPUT-
IRAN/AFP/FILE Thursday that Ukraine fired US-supplied The main message of Putin’s NIK