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are growing but on the other side we dont have enough facilities to meet demand. We have a shortage of hotel rooms and domestic [airline] seats during this years high season and this issue can potentially have a huge negative impact on tourism. The ministry and private sectors must consider developing a master plan to solve these problems, the spokesperson said. The warnings come as government figures show arrivals increased more than 26 percent in the first 11 months of the year, following a record-breaking 2010. More than 343,000 tourists visited Myanmar between January
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feelgood The has spread factor over Thailand and swamped the cynicism and despair caused by the civil unrest and social polarisation that resulted from the military coup of 2006.
celestial magnet. Everyone, including senior members of the cabinet and normally august ambassadors, pressed towards her, eager to exchange a few words and have their photograph taken with her. What was most striking was that she never missed a beat, never let the radiant smile drop, never failed to return a preferred wai or a friendly greeting. Despite her relative political inexperience, Yingluck, 44, appears to the manor born and it looks likely that while some under-performing ministers may soon fall by the wayside, shes definitely in for the long haul. The feelgood factor, which radiates from her, has spread over Thailand and swamped the cynicism and despair caused by the relentless civil unrest and social polarisation that resulted from the disastrous military coup of 2006. And despite recent lethal floods of biblical proportions, there is
now a sense of relief and calmness, accompanied by a conviction that her government will last, and that while it may have ups and downs, it will not do anything crazy. What accounts for Yinglucks incredible feelgood factor? Well, for starters, the Thaksin factor can be dismissed as the major reason for it. Yes, earlier this year, her elder brother, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, did pick her to lead the Pheu Thai Party that would represent his interests in the July 3 election. And yes, his name and funds and political acumen did help propel her to victory in those polls. But its one thing to get that kind of backing, its quite another to capitalise on it and leave your opponents in the dust, and then, having won in a landslide, to hold down the post of prime minister and retain popular support. Perhaps we should not be so surprised. After all, aside from the feelgood factor, Yingluck, who earned a masters degree in the United States and is a former company managing director, is known to be savvy and self-assured. A well-connected business consultant, who has been in Thailand for decades and is not easily impressed, recalled that when he invited Yingluck to seminars, she always participated and asked the best questions. She has already acquired the political knack of avoiding blame and is now referred to in the local media as the Teflon Lady. In a poll earlier last month, three times more people blamed the opposition Democrats for causing the floods than blamed Yinglucks government, and twice as many blamed the Democrat-aligned Bangkok governor. In fact, the opposition, led by former PM Abhisit Vejjajiva, has performed dismally and appears unable to offer much in the way of constructive criticism aside from ritual and increasingly boring anti-Thaksin jibes. As one ambassador said at the Kings birthday gala: Who cares about that? If any Thais do, its because they want Thaksin back. So harping on about it is a lose-lose tactic for the Democrats. Hes right. Meantime, Yinglucks popularity continues to rise. A recent poll gave her a 68 percent positive rating. As the song says: She got the feelgood factor and its guaranteed.
Clockwise from top: Members of the 88 Generation Student Youths (Union of Myanmar) conduct campaign activities in Mandalay in mid-2010. Union Solidarity and Development Party members at the opening of the partys Mandalay headquarters on August 20, 2010. A Union Election Commission voting demonstration in September 2010. Pics: Christopher Davy, Hein Latt Aung
MANDALAY residents have always been at pains to point out that they do things differently than those in other parts of the country. And when it comes to politics, the same appears to be true. While Nay Pyi Taw and Yangon have been a hive of political activity over the past seven or eight months, Mandalay has been relatively quiet. But residents are keen to stress that not all is as it seems in Myanmars second largest city. Mandalay and Yangon are very different in everything. Its like the difference between the countryside and the city, said Ko Sanyu Kyaw, a local journalist. There are just a few politicians in Mandalay and they cannot mobilise like the Yangon-based politicians, he said. But we have many social associations in Mandalay and they can perform better than political parties. Ko Sanyu Kyaw added that he hadnt seen any prominent political changes in Mandalay since the government came to power in late March. For outspoken lawyer and politician U Sein Hla, who unsuccessfully stood as an independent candidate in the 2010 election, the new government has a mixed record. I like President U Thein Sein but Im not happy with [the governments] policies, he said. We welcome the presidents speech talking about good governance and clean government but we will have to wait and see how clean it really is. While he commends U Ye Myint, the chief minister of Mandalay Region, for
This reflects broader public sentiment that while the government has been clear in its intentions, improvements are slow to materialise. We see some clear political changes but not from the bottom of the government most staff are not keeping up with the changes. People want to see a lot of changes. Everyone is really interested in the political movement and the countrys transition process, said Ko Nyein Chan, a Mandalay resident. In an important step, reporters were given access to the Mandalay Region Hluttaw for the first time in November, allowing them to better report on issues concerning the regional government. Unsurprisingly, U Ye Myint spun a positive line. He said at the hluttaw meeting in Mandalay on November 2 that the regional government was maintaining discipline among government staff and that ministers were venturing out to the field for rural development tasks. He added that regional government was cooperating with the central government in Nay Pyi Taw on legislation and development tasks concerning Mandalay Region and that the regional government has told staff on city development committees to improve public awareness of efforts to fight corruption. Whether Mandalay residents agree with U Ye Myint, Dr Madan Mohan Sethi, the Indian consul general in Mandalay, said the creation of a regional governments had made communication on sub-national issues easier. Now it is much better because I can meet at least nine ministers in the new [regional] government. Before we could only meet one [military] commander, Dr Sethi said. And I feel like we now have more freedom to speak during these meetings.
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I asked a military representative [in the Amyotha Hluttaw], how come? Why didnt you all have the same stance [on that issue]? He replied, I also have no idea about [why the decisions were different], said U Phone Myint Aung, an Amyotha Hluttaw representative. It can also be seen in television broadcasts of hluttaw sessions that the military representatives do not always vote together, contrary to initial expectations. However, one notable issue did manage to gain the support of all military personnel in the Pyithu Hluttaw: a proposal for a general amnesty. Submitted by U Thein Nyunt, the representative for Thingangyun, in late August, the proposal received unanimous support from both civilian and military representatives, to the surprise of many observers. The question is whether this bipartisanship and ability to operate freely will continue. U Phone Myint Aung said he concluded from the recent row between the two houses that the presence of military representatives could improve trust between the parliament and the military, which has been the dominant institution in the country for decades. I f m i l i t a r y representatives were not in parliament, there would be more speculation and doubt between the parliaments and military when disputes like this occur, he said. Dr Aye Maung, an Amyotha Hluttaw representative from Rakhine State, said while relations between military and civilian representatives were generally good there were still concerns that the military personnel were not independent. Theres no particular source of problems between each of us, he said. [But] I would like to have a secret voting system in order to allow them to vote even more independently.
Above left: Military representatives in the Pyithu Hluttaw on August 22, the first day of the second session. Above right: President U Thein Sein addresses the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw earlier the same day. Pics: Soe Than Lynn, AFP which is K300,000 a month parliament, the military members decided not to for those in the national r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s w e r e contest the 2010 election. legislatures and K200,000 apparently unused to the However, it was seen a m o n t h i n r e g i o n a l parliamentary procedures. as a concession to more But in the second session legislatures. conservative elements in the I chose my original salary their participation has There are no instructions military who worried that transitioning to Western- for discussions and voting. from the military. Theres b e e n i n c r e a s i n g a n d I s t y l e d e m o c r a c y , w i t h W e d e c i d e o u r s e l v e s , not much of a difference have noticed they prepare parliaments comprising confirmed Colonel Zaw Min between the two, though, themselves for discussions by reading legal texts and only elected representatives, Maung. We have studied he said. While the number of so on. They also participate political subjects at the would lead to instability. Military representatives Defence Services Academy, military appointees in in discussions on proposals, occupy 110 seats in the he said, referring to the parliaments is legislated, said a journalist covering 440-seat Pyithu Hluttaw, exclusive officer training there are no rules concerning the Pyithu Hluttaw. But some said the military representation on 56 out of 224 seats in the school in Pyin Oo Lwin. Additionally, military parliamentary committees. practices of the military had Amyotha Hluttaw and more than 200 seats in the 14 representatives underwent R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s s a i d followed the representatives to parliament. state and region They seem to hluttaws. They were look at their senior appointed by the We can even see discussions in parliament officers before then-commander in chief, Senior General between civilian and military representatives on d e c i d i n g h o w t o vote. Sometimes we Than Shwe. can see they look In the lead up to issues they share a common interest in. confused as to how the convening of they should vote, the first session of parliament in Nay Pyi Taw on a five-day training program c o m m i t t e e s h a d b e e n said a journalist who has January 31, there was much b e f o r e s t a r t i n g t h e i r established with suitable observed the Amyotha speculation among elected assignment to parliaments people, regardless of their Hluttaw. Their ability to participate representatives about what on January 26 engaging background, and comprised freely in parliamentary mostly civilians. role the appointed military with legitimacy duties. J o u r n a l i s t s a s s i g n e d debates and decisions was The main duty for personnel would play: Would they try to hinder attempts military representatives is to cover parliamentary recently illustrated in the at reform? Would they be to uphold our three national sessions have been given row over a controversial able to work independently? causes: non-disintegration a rare insight into the d e c i s i o n m a d e b y t h e of the union, maintaining workings of parliament. P y i d a u n g s u H l u t t a w Would they vote as a bloc? T e n m o n t h s o n , n a t i o n a l s o l i d a r i t y Like the parliamentarians, speaker U Khin Aung Myint. representatives say that a n d p e r p e t u a t i n g t h e s e v e r a l s a i d m i l i t a r y On that occasion, all Pyithu the military personnel sovereignty of the state, representatives appeared Hluttaw representatives to vote and discuss issues civilian and military f a c e f e w r e s t r i c t i o n s Col Zaw Min Maung said. Military representatives freely, without having to objected to his decision, when participating in parliamentary discussions are able to receive their follow the instructions of a while all Amyotha Hluttaw representatives expressed or voting on bills and previous salary or accept the superior. At the first session of their formal support for it. salary of a parliamentarian, proposals.
MMA launches two Balloon enthusiasts to return this month youth health hotlines
By Aye Sapay Phyu By Yamon Phu Thit TELEPHONE hotlines that allow young people to anonymously ask questions about reproductive health have been established as part of the Myanmar Medical Associations Youth Development Program, a spokesperson said last week. The lines are manned by specially trained doctors from 10am to 5pm daily and young people are able to ask questions about topics such as HIV/AIDS and reproductive health. A White Line has been established for men, while women are encouraged to call the Pink Line. A spokesperson from the Youth Development Program said it opened the hotlines last month because young people were often too embarrassed to ask questions about reproductive health during a face-to-face consultation. Young people dont receive the right information if they arent able to ask for it openly, Dr Aung Paing Khant said. While callers can remain anonymous, they are required to give their age and township. It will make it easier for us to refer them to clinics if we know their address, he said. Anyone can use the hotline freely but abusive language will not be tolerated. The White Line can be reached on 09-7321-2226 and the Pink Line 09-73212227. A GROUP of Swiss tourists will visit in late January for a hot-air balloon tour of the country, said U Tint Naung, managing director of Golden Express Travel and Tours. The group has visited each year since 1999. This year the balloonist will take to the skies over Inle, Mandalay, Pakokku and Bagan, U Tint Naung said. They will arrive in Yangon on January 28 and leave on February 11. They will go to Inle first they like that place very much. They will then travel to Mandalay and Pakokku, and then Bagan will be last destination. Those places are convenient for flying, he said. About 30 people will be in their group with a total of seven balloons. He said the group includes two parachutists, who plan to jump in Inle,
Mandalay and Bagan. In previous years the group has participated in the Kachin Manaw Festival in Myitkyina and Kayah State Day in Loikaw. But these areas are difficult to access and often you need to apply for permission to travel there, so they are not eager to go there again, he said. Other previous destinations include Monywa, Bago, Taunggyi, Pindaya and Mrauk-U.
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Stability of the State, community peace and tranquillity, prevalence of law and order Strengthening of national solidarity Building and strengthening of disciplineflourishing democracy system Building of a new modern developed nation in accord with the Constitution
Building of modern industrialized nation through the agricultural development, and all-round development of other sectors of the economy Proper evolution of the market-oriented economic system Development of the economy inviting participation in terms of technical know-how and investment from sources inside the country and abroad initiative to shape the national economy must be kept in the hands The of the State and the national peoples
Uplift of the morale and morality of the entire nation of national prestige and integrity and preservation Uplift and safeguarding of cultural heritage and national character Flourishing of Union Spirit, the true patriotism Uplift of health, fitness and education standards of the entire nation
Tourists wait for sunset at a pagoda in Bagan in early November. Pic: Kaung Htet markets, with an increase of up to 25pc. Arrivals are expected to increase further next year, particularly if the government goes through with plans to liberalise border crossing regulations and offer visa-onarrival. In November, it established the Committee for the Smooth Entrance of Foreign Visitors, comprising representatives from the government and Myanmar Tourism Board (MTB). However, unchecked growth is not necessarily desirable, experts agree. Private sector businesses will grow the industry but they will not regulate themselves, said Mr Martin Craigs, chief executive officer of PATA. It is up to the government to create the right balance for the benefit of all, and the job of business enterprises to voice their opinions to the government. PATA will then help by facilitating the dialogue between the various players in our industry. Mr Anthony Wong, group managing director of Asian Overland Service Tours and Travel, said the establishment of the MTB was a good step but it needs to be followed by a master plan based on regional experiences. We know that tourism has both good and bad effects on a country. You can suffer from over-capacity and a number of other issues that are not good for local communities or the country in general, he said. But I believe Myanmar has a huge advantage if it can learn from the mistakes made in countries
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However, Mr Briels said the lack of accommodation was being exacerbated by some agents and tourists making double bookings, back-up bookings and fake bookings. Hotels are not strict enough to ask for a deposit and this results in long waiting lists, which are scaring away many potential visitors who just want a confirmed booking. Especially upcountry, we see many rooms becoming available at the last minute, he said. During a sales visit to the Netherlands some operators told me that Myanmar is difficult to deal with you need to wait until the last minute to get rooms confirmed. We should try to avoid building that kind of reputation. The challenge for 2012 is to make sure hotels and other operators are quick in
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confirming and cancelling reservations. Some operators like RV Paukan are already really strict, which is excellent for us to work with if clients really want to come they are happy to pay a deposit to secure the booking. Ministry of Hotels and Tourism figures show that 205,266, or almost two-thirds of all visitors to Myanmar in the first 11 months of the year, came from Asian countries. Thailand led the way with 53,874, followed by China (31,940), Malaysia (20,999), and South Korea and Japan (20,151 combined). Almost 24pc of total arrivals were from Europe. France represented the largest single market, accounting for 16,949 visitors, followed by Germany (11,355) and Italy (8497). Mr Werner Rumpf, managing director of Sun Birds Tours, said that while European markets were showing more
interest in Myanmar, demand was yet to really take off. He said the tourism industry would need to see more investment to cope with future increases in tourist numbers. It can be said in one sentence: build up much better infrastructure for tourism, such as more hotels, cars, flights, guides and last but not least improved roads so that clients can see this beautiful country overland.
Time to seize
Resolving this and other conflicts will require a great deal of political will from all sides. It must also be recognised that national reconciliation is about more than an end to soldiers shooting at each other. Many ethnic groups that are not actively fighting the government also have legitimate grievances
that need to be addressed. A national-level conference, along the lines of the Panglong Conference, would represent a major step in the right direction and give the government the opportunity to show it genuinely desires a peaceful and united nation. The time is right to put not only military rule behind us but also internal conflict. To be successful, though, peace deals must go beyond the leaders and penetrate all segments of society. Everybody has a role to play and at The Myanmar Times we intend do our utmost to facilitate dialogue and information sharing among all groups. Our work is, of course, only possible with your support. We would like to thank all our readers for their loyalty not only over the past 12 months but also the past 12 years. We wish all of you a safe, happy and prosperous new year.
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building the schools, he said. The Nippon Foundation was also considering expanding its assistance in Shan State by supporting the building of secondary schools. It would be a shame if the assistance ended with the building of primary schools, which is why I would also like to build high schools and one reason is because it is very important to develop human resources at the local level, Mr Sasakawa said. These school-building projects in remote areas make the people there realise that the government is not neglecting them and this will contribute towards building a more united nation, he said, adding that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi had expressed support for the plan to expand the school building projects when they met earlier on December 19. Mr Sasakawa, who met President U Thein Sein in Nay Pyi Taw on December 14, said the plan to expand distribution of traditional medicine kits to every village in the country was aimed at making Myanmar a model country in the use of traditional medicine. The Nippon Foundation began funding the distribution of the kits in 2009 and they have already been provided to 7000 villages. We want to expedite the distribution of the kits and if all goes well they will be provided to all of the villages in Myanmar in three years, Mr Sasakawa said, adding that Myanmar was well known internationally for the high standard of its traditional medicine. I know that many people have the option of choosing between traditional medicine and Western medicine, but in remote areas they do not have that option at all and if they have a traditional medicine kit it can be used to treat about 50 percent of all illnesses, he said. The Nippon Foundation would also provide training for those responsible for dispensing the
President U Thein Sein and Mr Yohei Sasakawa (right), chair of the Nippon Foundation, in Nay Pyi Taw on December 14. Pic: Supplied/Nippon Foundation medicine. Each kit features seven types of traditional medicine for treating a variety of illnesses, as well as a thermometer, gauze, bandages, sterilising alcohol, medicinal plant alcohol, sticking plaster and a booklet on Myanmar traditional medicine. The kits cost about US$10, which is considerably cheaper than providing Western medicine. Mr Sasakawa said the Nippon Foundation also intended to provide assistance to the disabled, including contributing to the formation of an organisation dedicated to providing skills training. We want to help to motivate them so that they can go back into society and contribute their skills to the community, he said. And we want to establish a school to provide training in orthotics and prosthetics. Describing himself as just a simple, private man, Mr Sasakawa said he had devoted himself to philanthropy because of an overwhelming passion to help those who are suffering. A turning point in his life had occurred when he was 20 and visited a village in South Korea inhabited by people afflicted by leprosy. I saw a world I had never known before; they suffered awful discrimination and stigmatisation and were totally alone, Mr Sasawaka said. This is the reason why I do this work, he said, referring to his efforts to fight leprosy. It is not easy to do this work; you must have perseverance to do it. An intense lobbying campaign on behalf of those suffering from the disfiguring disease resulted in the United Nations adopting a resolution in March 2011 to work for the elimination of discrimination against those affected by leprosy and their family members. Since 1976 the Nippon Foundation and its sister organisations have provided funding to Myanmar totalling nearly $20 million for healthcare and human resource development projects, including training for journalists from The Myanmar Times, and hosting conferences and seminars on such topics as industrial reform and Myanmars role in ASEAN.
The road to Alaungdaw Kathapa is often in less-than-perfect condition. Pic: Supplied in early December and it should be open by the New Year. There are many other chores to do, such as cleaning the rest houses, shrines and bathrooms on the mountain. The pagoda will open in early January, he said. U Maung Maung Htay also runs Alaungdaw Kathapa Tour Company, which offers trips to both of the festivals. The first, from February 3-10, will see pilgrims travel from Yangon to Mandalay by train and then continue by bus to the pagoda, which is inside Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park. The second pilgrimage tour has been scheduled for March 23-30. U Maung Maung Htay said the trip would cost about K72,000 a person, including transportation, meals and accommodation. The price is the same for foreigners and locals. The company will accept bookings from up to 4000 pilgrims from Yangon and Mandalay, and plans to also offer four-day trips to the pagoda for those with a tight schedule, he said. Every Friday, we arrange buses for the trip. It costs K50,000 a person, not including meals, and we accept 30 to 40 for each trip. I planned it to cater to people
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By Aye Thidar Kyaw THE winds of change are finally blowing in Myanmars financial sector as the Ministry of Finance and Revenue has begun taking steps to reform an industry that has been largely dormant since the crisis in 2003, industry sources say The past year saw the return of banking products long missing from the market, such as automatic teller machines (ATMs), hire purchase agreements to buy consumer goods and properties and official foreign currency exchange counters. The services have caught the attention of customers and boosted the amount of business the banks are doing. The Ministry of Finance and Revenue has authorised 11 private banks to handle and trade foreign currencies. These banks are Ayeyawaddy, Asia Green Development, Co-operative, Innwa, Kanbawza, Myanma Apex, Myanmar Industrial Development, Myanmar Oriental, Myawaddy, Tun
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A woman withdraws money from a Co-operative Bank ATM last month. Pic: Thet Htoo Foundation and United Amara. Several of these banks, including Kanbawza, Asia Green Development and Cooperative, are also preparing swift transfer services to allow traders and overseas workers to speedily remit money through correspondent banks abroad. However, banking officials said it would take at least three months for such services to be introduced. Co-operative Bank managing director U Phey Myint said his firm was aiming to begin offering swift transfers from April. Because the private banks can cooperate with the three state-owned banks this system will make banking
banks to accept gold as collateral was a step in the right direction. Things are changing: In the past we could not use commodities such as gold as collateral but we are now able to, which means that more people will be able to access loans. This will help to develop the private sector by letting more people access bank-backed credit, she said. Myanma Apex Bank advisor U Soe Tin said the recent reforms to the banking industry would boost a number of other sectors, such as tourism, because they make it easier for people to access and transfer money. Myanmar Shrimp Association chairman U Hnin Oo said the reforms were a good start but did not go far enough. The changes to the banking sector this year ... will help to boost economic activity but arent enough, he said. U Min Ko Oo, chairman of Myanmar Pulses, Beans and Sesame seeds Merchants Association, said: Myanmar is gathering strength [economically] but we have to increase the pace of reform. But opening up the banking industry certainly supports traders, he said.
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prepared, he said. In fact, I think there are not enough factories operating to handle the orders we would likely receive if the sanctions were dropped, he added. A spokesperson for the Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association said Vietnam boosted the number of garment manufacturing jobs from 10,000 to 100,000 in one year, which he said Myanmar could be poised replicate. I think Myanmar could match Vietnam in terms of the number of people employed in the garment industry, he said. Even if the US sanctions are not eased the future of the industry remains bright because South Korea and Japan have been steadily increasing their orders. However, U Khin Maung Aye said the impact of the weak US dollar, which has fallen by about 25pc in the past year against the kyat, was pushing businesses to book losses rather than turn away customers. He said that the cost of living was rising and employers had to lift salaries to compensate if they wanted to hold onto staff. But at the same time companies could not raise the price of their orders or risk losing out to foreign competitors. It has been a difficult year because I dont want to reduce the size of my labour force but sometimes we must accept losses from orders, he said. I dont even want to think about the exchange rate because that has been the He added that a number of Taiwanese firms, encouraged by the low-interest loans available from Taiwanese banks, were ready to investment in the industry. But he warned that domestic companies would need to be prepared when approached by foreign firms or risk losing profit. Local businessmen have to be ready before they agree to work with foreign companies or they will only get a tiny slice of the profits, he said. U Khin Maung Aye said his companys orders were up 30 percent year-on-year in 2011, with contracts signed to supply clothing to firms in South Korea, Japan, Italy and Germany. But 90pc of our orders came from the US before the sanctions were imposed. Daw Thandar Soe, director of Amazing Tree Collection in Hlaing Tharyar township said: Im sure order will come to Myanmar if sanctions are dropped because labour charges are low here, lower even than China. Daw Thandar Soe added that she was preparing to expand Amazing Tree Collection in anticipation of sanctions being lifted. The most difficult issue is hiring land to build a new factory. Some businesspeople just buy plots of industrial land as investments and never develop them. They just hire them out or sell them if the price is high enough but it creates problems for companies that actually want to set up factories.
A garment worker at a factory in Yangon Region. Pic: The Myanmar Times archive biggest problem this year but Ive kept up our operations and even expanded in the hope that sanctions would be eased, he added. At the same time, Myanmar faces competition from Bangladesh, which also has a large pool of cheap labour but enjoys tax exemptions in the European Union, a major export market.
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A Dietcombank employee counts money next to piles of bank notes in Hanoi on December 19. Pic: AFP
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Many experts distrust the figures, saying bad debts are badly underestimated in a country where opacity still dominates the corporate culture and where transparency of accounts, including the Central Bank, is mere wishful thinking. Foreign observers suggest at least 10pc of banks assets could be bad loans. The non-performing loan ratio could easily surpass 15pc, causing major problems for the banking sector, said the analyst firm Capital Economics in a recent report. Under pressure from ratings agencies as well as international donors, who have in Ho Chi Minh City in early December a move supported by the state. But analysts say much more painful treatment is needed. It is a lot more than putting banks together that needs to be done, you cant put three banks together and magically solve the bad loans situation. Someone has to absorb the bad debts, said Tony Foster, of business law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. Experts stress the need to strengthen the participation of foreign players, who could bring bigger financial capacity and sharper know-how. A foreign bank is currently permitted to hold a 15 to 20pc
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can simply order online, according to DeSimone. Sales handled by FiftyOne this holiday season so far have more than doubled from last year. FiftyOne clients include US retail titans Bloomingdales, Macys and Sears, as well as Aeropostale, Barneys New York, Crate & Barrel and online-only flash sales sensation Gilt. at deeply discounted prices while limited supplies last. Its first-come, firstserved deals, Caligiuri said. Whoever clicks on the mouse first gets it. Since Gilt launched four years ago, it has been flooded with email requests to ship items to Russia, China, South America or elsewhere, but wasnt geared for international Globalisation means that consumers want to have the ultimate retail experience which really means having the American retail experience, DeSimone said. And consumers know when big buying days in the US are driving sales of the goods they want to purchase, so that also drives international purchasing. Connecting with global
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US soldiers wait to leave Iraq from Camp Adder on the outskirts of the southern Iraqi city of Nasiriyah on December 17. Pic: AFP fostered an exuberance bordering on the ecstatic. America stands alone as the worlds indispensable nation, President Bill Clinton declared in his second inaugural address. As the worlds greatest democracy and with an economy that was the strongest on Earth, the United States, Clinton predicted, would soon hot, had played a central role in certifying American beliefs and practices. The Bush administration expected war in the 21st century to replicate this achievement. Affirming US military primacy was the key to upholding American ideological and economic prescriptions. Around the world, Washingtons writ would become law. proclaiming Mission Accomplished providing a backdrop for his remarks. The 9/11 hijackers had imagined that they could . . . force our retreat from the world, Bush said. They have failed. Rather than retreating, America was on the march, with more victories to follow and history restored to its proper course. on for years, claiming many victims. Prominent among them was the very future that Americans insisted was all but foreordained. After Iraq, the future no longer bears the label Made in the USA. In places such as China, alternatives to liberal democracy stubbornly persist and show no signs of flagging. Where demands for democracy sound the loudest
After Iraq, the future no longer bears the label Made in the USA.
lead a whole world of democracies. History had rendered a verdict: The future belonged to the US and to those who embraced the American way. For anyone unwilling to accept that verdict, there was US military power. The hidden hand of the market will never work without a hidden fist, journalist Thomas Friedman wrote in 1999. Then came 9/11, which left the almighty superpower looking less like historys architect than its victim. From the outset, President George W. Bushs response to this affront sought not simply to avert further attacks on the American homeland, but to quash suspicions that history might not be tilting in Americas direction after all. As long as the United States of America is determined and strong, Bush assured the nation on Sept. 20, 2001, this will not be an age of terror. This will be an age of liberty here and across the world. So the global war on terrorism was implicitly even primarily an American war for global preeminence, waged to validate the claims of Washingtons post-Cold War consensus. Removing any doubts about US determination and strength had become an imperative. This meant unsheathing the hidden fist. After all, 20thcentury wars, cold as well as From this perspective, designating Saddam Hussein as Enemy No 1 made a great deal of sense. Granted, Iraq was not involved in the terrorist attacks of September 11. Husseins regime had only the most negligible links to al-Qaeda. And, of course, Iraqs stockpile of nuclear and biological weapons turned out to be a figment of fevered imaginations. But critics who employed such facts to charge the Bush administration with deception or incompetence missed a larger point: The real aim of Operation Iraqi Freedom was to demonstrate that the United States still called the tune to which history marched. For such purposes, Husseins ramshackle regime presented an ideal target. To choose war is always to roll the dice. In this case, however, given the weakness of Husseins legions and the self-evident might of the worlds sole superpower, the dice seemed loaded. All that remained was to win the inevitable victory and reap the rewards. And for a tantalising moment, victory seemed within reach. On March 20, 2003, US forces entered Iraq. On April 9, Baghdad fell. On May 1, Bush, in naval aviators garb, landed on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln to celebrate what US forces had achieved, with a banner Speaking with characteristic certainty, Bush referred to Operation Iraqi Freedom in the past tense. Yet, in Iraq, complications ensued. The war there had only just begun. It dragged as in the Arab world the outcome may not favour liberal values. Across Asia, Africa and Latin America, the American model, today damaged and more than slightly tarnished, is only one among several.
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same result. And they are looking at using a fibre optic cable, rather than GPS, to synchronise the timing. In the coming 12 months, Einstein could be confirmed on his mighty pedestal, or worrying cracks may appear
in it. And CERN is expected to deliver its judgement on whether the Higgs Boson, the elusive God particle exists. So 2012 is set to be a year to remember and not just in the lab. AFP
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Farmers weed their vegetable crops on irrigated fields near Dollow in central Somalia late last month. A program initiated by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation has transformed land which had laid fallow since 1964. Pic: AFP southern Gedo region have been launched, benefiting 4400 families. Its a small pocket of relative calm from the bloody conflict elsewhere in southern Somalia, with Ethiopian forces and allied militia having driven Islamist Shebab insurgents some 40 kilometres (25 miles) to the east. More than US$800 million has been donated to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Somalia, triggered by two dry seasons and worsened by the two decades of bloody civil war. The United Nations last month halved the number of famine zones, but warned thousands still face death in the worlds worst crisis with nearly 250,000 people face imminent starvation. But if the necessary investments had been made earlier and on a regular basis, far less money would have been needed to prevent such a disaster, following the example of Dollow, said Luca Alinovi, FOA head for Somalia. A dollar spent in prevention avoids six dollars spent in the response to a humanitarian crisis, said Alinovi. Installing a water pump, for example, can be done at relatively little cost for dramatic impact, but the dominant fact of the last 21 years in Somalia was the lack of continued investment, he says. Images of Somalia as an arid wasteland populated by dazed refugees from hunger are by no means inevitable, say FAO specialists. Despite the war, Somalia this year will export 4.3 million head of livestock to Gulf states. Before the war, Somalia was a prolific exporter of bananas, has two of the largest rivers in East Africa, the Juba and Shabelle, and the Italian colonisers left an irrigation system that could be rehabilitated. But the war is obviously a major challenge. The Somali farmers will suffer because they will not be able to access their land to harvest, Alinovi said. Dollow region is dotted with green bushes and fresh growth, helping fatten up camels recently brought back by their owners, who left in search of grazing lands for their herds. So many animals died during the drought, said Ahmed Warsame, from the Association of Veterinarians in southern Somalia. The situation is improving day by day, but there are people who have lost all their livestock. They now need humanitarian aid to resume their business. AFP
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Hasrat Bibi at an hospital in Kabul. Her three children were stillborn. Pic: AFP by her husband. A plethora of problems endemic to Afghanistan delay proper treatment, say medical experts. Families living in remote, impoverished communities rarely understand the seriousness of medical issues, and local health care is scant. Transportation to the nearest health facilities can take several hours on foot or by donkey. And most women live in purdah unseen by men outside their families and may be house-bound and unable to see a doctor. Bibi, who comes from a rural village in the eastern province of Ghazni and doesnt know how old she is, said she had no proper help for 10 years. With UN funding, she has been sent to Pakistan for treatment, and an operation there to mend her fistula has a 60 percent chance of success. Although there is a fistula centre at Kabuls Malalai maternity hospital, it was unable to help her because of a lack of trained staff and medical supplies. On average, Afghan women each give birth to five children. Two of every three births happen in the home without trained help because of social customs and a severe shortage of midwives, a recent national report showed. The figures come from the Afghanistan Mortality Survey 2010, conducted by the Afghan Public Health Institute, Ministry of Public Health and Central Statistics Organisation, throughout 87 percent of the country. It did not include rural parts of the southern provinces of Kandahar,
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only the workshop of the world but the source of more than two thirds of its counterfeit products. Often working on behalf of highprofile brands such as New Balance sportswear and Bulova designer watches, the firm has put together cases against manufacturers of illicit goods from toilet seats to handbags to medicines. Its staff of 10 operates from a tiny Hong Kong office, plus counterfeit injectable drugs to meet them in a southern Chinese hotel. When the meeting took place, police were watching from the next room on a live camera feed. On a signal from Kavowras, police stormed the room, but the counterfeiters sat quietly, realising the game was up. Chinas a very civilised place, its not the Wild West, says Kavowras says Chinese police and trademark authorities have a genuine desire to fight the problem and praises changes to the law that have allowed civil litigation on counterfeiting and admitted notarised evidence. Theyre really doing their best theyre overwhelmed, and in some places, given the vastness and population density of the country, there are issues with corruption. An investigation backed by European and Chinese authorities, ended with Panoramic identifying both manufacturers and sellers of the clothing in an illicit business that involved 30 to 40 Chinese factories. Customs authorities seized 300,000 euros (US$400,000) worth of goods. We put (them) out of business. For me thats a great result, said Kavowras. A police officer with the New York Police Department until an injury forced his retirement, Kavowras, 49, moved to China in 1994 to study Mandarin. He found work with the famed detective agency Pinkerton in Guangzhou before moving to Hong Kong, where he set up Panoramic 14 years ago. Kavowras cautions that firms which see China as a risky business environment should do their homework. Many firms which complain of brand hijacking by trademark agents have failed to register their brands, he said. AFP
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TOKYO Kim Jong-Un, introduced on December 19 as North Koreas new leader, faces more formidable challenges than his father and grandfather, who ruled the country for a combined 63 years, as he assumes power in the impoverished nation without the stature and experience of his predecessors. North Koreans learned the same day that their Dear Leader Kim Jong-Il, 69, had died of a heart attack. As they flooded into public squares, showed a video released by Pyongyangs news agency, many fell to their knees, sobbing, even howling. The government tried to reassure them about the readiness of Kims youngest son, declaring on state-run media, Under the leadership of Kim Jong-Un, we should turn our sorrow into strength. Although he is hailed as the Great Successor, the new leader, thought to be in his late 20s, has neither the resume nor the skills needed to control the country in the rigid manner of his father and grandfather, experts say. And his fathers death has put him in charge long before he gained the allegiance of older officials who could help him maintain power. The model that North Korea has clung to for six decades poses its own challenge: The country survives by controlling what its people say and do, harder to manage when the leader is young and untested, not a demigod. Analysts who have studied North Koreas second attempted power transfer, which began in September 2010, say they fear several scenarios, including a military revolt or a fight for power among older Workers Party members, who view Kim Jong-Un as a vulnerable target. Until late 2010, most North Koreans had never seen a photograph of an adult Kim Jong-Un. Pyongyangs propaganda office had begun taking cautious steps to build the successors personality cult, particularly as Kim Jong Il, the Dear Leader, struggled with his health after a stroke in 2008. But the process was designed to last years, not months. This is really the worst possible nightmare for the North Korean state this sudden death, and for the son to be taking over, said Victor Cha, a former White House director of Asian affairs. This could collapse before our eyes. Before Kims death, experts and
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homes with kitchens, running water and toilets, offered freshly cooked meals and fizzy drinks. It was a relatively sophisticated logistics operation that showed how embedded are the Taliban in North Waziristan, where the Pakistani military has resisted US pressure to launch a sweeping offensive. Their fervour for fighting and hatred of the United States and the US-allied Pakistani government was plain to see. But so too were lighter moments, such as sunning themselves in the courtyard, reading Urdu newspapers to keep abreast of events and listening to songs praising the glory of jihad blasted out of cassette players. In the past three years, there have been 236 US drone strikes in Pakistan, killing at least 1767 people. Taliban foot soldiers admit they have had a devastating impact on their lives. I lost 20 close friends in drone attacks. Its the biggest danger for us, said Wazir, a commander in North Waziristan who refuses to give his real name. It has restricted our movement. We take a lot of care before moving from one place to other, we avoid using the phone, he said. Precautions have not been relaxed despite a one-month
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An unmanned US Predator drone leaves its hangar at Bagram air base in Afghanistan, in a file photo taken on November 27, 2009. In the past three years, US drone strikes in Pakistan have killed more than 1760 people. Pic: AFP reprieve in missile strikes since driving down lesser known tracks more aggressive tone towards away from the prying eyes of Washington as relations have November 17. The Long War Journal quoted informers. They picked their way gone into free fall since a covert US intelligence officials as saying gingerly, without lights. Hand American raid in May killed the attacks are on hold so as not torches can be used, but only in an Osama bin Laden, which some to further strain the alliance with emergency and then only briefly. commentators have linked to a They sought shelter in one- decline in militant attacks. Islamabad after a NATO air strike Whenever Pakistan has killed 24 Pakistani soldiers on storey mud homes, where blankets and old Afghan carpets provide a tensions with America, we see calm November 26. In response, Pakistan shut its modicum of warmth. Women and here, smiled Wazir, a nod also to the let-up in drone strikes. Afghan border to NATO supplies children were never seen. Several of the fighters told AFP The fighters prepared their own and evicted US personnel from the Shamsi air base, a reported hub for food, collecting firewood from the that militancy runs in the family. Habib-Ur-Rehman Mehsud, CIA drones, although most of the mountains and sipping on green who said he had survived two aircraft are thought to take off from tea, offering soft drink to guests. Halwa, a local sweet, was served drone strikes, said his father and US bases in Afghanistan. Pakistani officials concur there on arrival. Dinners were generous uncle died fighting the Soviets in is a temporary moratorium on helpings of beef, mutton or chicken, the mid-1980s in Afghanistan. His family fled a Pakistani drone attacks, but witnesses say served up with rice, potatoes and military offensive in 2009. surveillance flights are incessant. vegetables. Its a reality that drones are Dried fruits and nuts are a The Taliban fighters wear the uniform of any adult man in the popular snack, peanuts and the major threat to us but it is also a reality tribal belt. that Pakistan They carry Kalashnikovs We take a lot of care before moving from one provided all the information to wherever they the Americans, go, tuck pistols place to other, we avoid using the phone. he said. into their belts Mujeeb-Urand sometimes Rehman, 25, another Taliban sport hand grenades around their cashews a particular favourite. Looking through a newspaper, fighter, said his elder brother waists. Dressed in traditional shirts the Taliban pounced with delight was killed in a drone strike in that fall to the knees, caps rolled on Irans claim to have shot down the Mir Ali area of Waziristan down over the ears, waistcoats and the bat-winged RQ-170 Sentinel in 2010. Abdul Salam, who comes from balloon-style trousers, they conceal stealth drone. See how Iran forced it to land! near Miranshah, the capital their guns under the folds of the blankets wrapped around the head Why cant our government do of North Waziristan, said his this? said one. They are getting brother, younger sister and father and shoulders. They were aged mainly between dollars, they have sold the whole were killed by a drone in 2009. He said he wanted to go to 22 and 42, all were bearded and of Pakistan to the Americans, Afghanistan and fight against Ameer Sahib a mark of respect replied a second militant. Their hatred of the government the Americans who killed his was a common name for each other, at least in the presence of stems from Islamabads fractious family. My basic duty is to fight jihad. Avenging my family comes alliance with Washington. reporters. P a k i s t a n h a s a d o p t e d a second. AFP At dusk, they were on the move,
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By Thae Thae Htwe and Zon Pann Pwint DR Zaw Sein Lwin, a psychiatrist based in Yangon, is fond of relating a story aimed at illustrating the successful use of music as a form of psychotherapy. One man was sent by his family to the Mental Health Hospital [in Yangon] because of his uncontrollable behaviour, Dr Zaw Sein Lwin. After spending 15 years there, the man was exposed to music therapy, after which he was able to return home in good health. Dr Zaw Sein Lwin said he revived the use of music therapy in 1997 while working at the Mental Health Hospital in Mayangone township, and continued its use until he retired in 2006. During that time, Kachin singer K Jar Nu and members from the Christian Musician Fellowship assisted in the use of music to help patients at the hospital, he said. According to hospital records, psychiatrist Dr Tin Nyunt Pu started the use of music therapy at the hospital in the 1950s, he said. Singing, listening and performing were used as ways for patients to release their stress rather than holding it in. When people feel stress and tension, these stresses have a deleterious effect on the mind, causing an irregular response, Dr Zaw Sein Lwin said. Consoling themselves, receiving comfort from others and sharing their stress with others are ways of relieving anxiety. Another way is using activity as an expression of the stress. Music therapy is an expressive therapy that can take many forms, usually under the guidance of a trained music therapist. Dr Zaw Sein Lwin utilised the concept in its most rudimentary form, inviting guest musicians to perform and to encourage patients to participate in singing and dancing. When I was practicing clinical psychiatry and neuro-psychiatry at the Psychiatry and Mausley Hospital in London in 1994, I learned about and observed
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Staff members from Mental Health Hospital in Yangon attend an exhibition of artwork by hospital patients at Lokanat Gallery in 2001. Pic: Supplied therapeutic sessions that were of interest to me, Dr Zaw Sein Lwin said. I didnt learn about music therapy in particular. I only read about it in textbooks and learned from other therapists who used it. I didnt get any certificate in the subject. However, he said he was keen to introduce new methods of therapy in Myanmar, where psychiatrists tend to rely solely on drug treatments. I wanted to change this practice. I decided to adopt a modified approach to music therapy to suit patients in Myanmar, he said. Dr Zaw Sein Lwin introduced the music therapy sessions in 1997, starting in a small dining room at the Mental Health Hospital with 20 patients, six musicians and a few staff members. I was worried whether patients would be interested in music therapy, he said. The first session began
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war and not love? Promise yourself that you will acquire a wide-angle vision of the nature of love. From October to December, be careful about your social commitments and avoid quick decisions about joint business ventures. Be aware that people have trouble understanding that your lack of diplomatic skills are compensated for by your integrity. Commit to spending the year in the pursuit of gaining spiritual insights and interests. If for the past year you have been treading the line between love and marriage, chances are that you will continue in this manner in the coming year.
and commitments in February, March and April, but dont make any abrupt changes to your schedules and programs during this time. Team up with colleagues in whom you can place your trust. May and June will be disappointing months for social relations taking risks and starting arguments would be a mistake. However, July to December will a fortuitous period for making progress and expanding your theatre of operations. If you choose to follow the path of reason and knowledge, keep silent about the influences of the heart.
Think carefully before you take advantage of unexpected social or financial opportunities, as making decisions too quickly could lead to doubt and hesitation in the future. Keep your mind calm and strong, and remember that wisdom is purified by virtue and virtue is purified by wisdom.
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The power to deal with things in a way that is beneficial to yourself is based on self-confidence and a positive outlook. January to May is a favourable period for making financial progress through calculated risks and smart decisions. The second halves of the months of May, June, November and December will bring big disappointments in friendships, largely based on the narrowing of communication channels. During these periods, you will need to get better information from people who are not bent on lawlessness and destruction. However, July will be a fortunate period for social relations and personal communication. Clever defensiveness is a way of preventing relationship problems from leaving your sphere of influence. Love exists in a zone so different from ordinary time that is said to be eternal. At first the nature of the attraction might not be clear, but you can develop your own love story by giving careful attention and favour to the idea of stronger commitment. Know that the gift of the truth excels all other gifts. One drop at a time will eventually fill the water pot; likewise, little by little you can fill yourself with good.
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The new year will start with a whimper but end on a high note. You must learn to manage and control your selfish nature, especially when it comes to relations with close friends. That also means letting go of your sense of ownership over your partner. You must also learn to combine your awesome powers of logic with an understanding of human psychology. Time feeds your mind, so be patient, do what needs to be done and dont worry so much. Foster your career through involvement with charities and altruistic causes. Important financial changes will take a long time to unfold, so you should consider a shift in strategy. January, February and March will be effective months for laying the groundwork for future success. Soon after, you will be offered opportunities at better companies with a higher salary and higher status. Married people will tend to stay married and singles will tend to stay single. For singles, love opportunities will be found close to home, and will occur in educational settings. Develop common intellectual interests that you can pursue as a couple.
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Your tendency to epitomise humanitys will to power leads you to strive to see your desires become law under your own direction. While these efforts will not necessarily come to fruition, at the very least your personal taste will become your own style, which will be imitated by those around you. The first four months of the year will see your mind disturbed by the problems of your family, partners and friends. Small differences in attitude could become huge gaps. Financial development will also be slow during this period. When your life feels like a mess, remember that stress can be the start of real success. The flower of compassion can bloom at any moment, even in an atmosphere of enmity. Hold your partner tight in the light of the process of becoming perfect, and consecrate your relationship so you can live according to the dictates of its highest purpose. Ennoble yourself by speaking no evil words and performing as many good deeds as possible.
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Happiness comes when you admit what you are lacking and where your needs lie. Remember the old maxim: If you think you dont love a need, then thats your need indeed. Dedicate the new year to using mental practice, concentration and mediation to develop a strong and courageous mind. Contemplating your experience and knowledge is one of the best ways to simultaneously calm and toughen your mind. You can transform yourself into any type of person you desire to be. Make sure your facts are right before taking action, otherwise the wrong inputs will lead you in the wrong direction. Keeping yourself well informed is an art that must be constantly upgraded. Part of the problem is that you ask the wrong questions, and if you ask the wrong questions you are never going to come up with the right answers. Feelings of sorrow should be taken as a signal that its time to focus your mind on the positive and the possible. Love requires no change.
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In reality, action is the essence of the Aries psychology the more direct, blunt and to-the-point the action, the better. Courage, self-confidence and an optimistic attitude will be key components in your struggle to improve your social grace and achieve financial success. From January to May, do your best to make the right effort in all pursuits, and make sure you say what you mean and that you understand what is being said to you. Endeavour to develop an intuition of the centrality of love, and ask yourself, Why do you hide from yourself ? Why do you study
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The Gemini is to society what the nervous system is to the body. A dual nature and the gift of the gab are your most extraordinary qualities, which set you apart from those born under other astrological signs: You can make conversation about anything, anywhere, at any time. However, be careful with personal communication in February, March and April chances are high that using the wrong words will lead to strife, bad decisions and doubts. Also, pay careful attention to your dealings with friends during this time. In the long period from May and September, you could experience some unwelcome changes concerning your professional career, and you might also find yourself parting ways with old colleagues. It might be helpful to change your own rules and theories to find common ground with others. Take a conservative approach when making presentations at important meetings. The best way to approach personal relationships is to think clearly about love and give more favour and freedom to your beloved. You need to understand the bigger cosmic picture, including the vast flow of human evolution. Avoid conflicts and confrontations.
May 21 - June 20
You will experience few disappointments in social affairs in the coming year. You will desire the pure expression of the ideal in your mind, body and affairs, and if you find impurities you will attempt to clear them away. You will believe that impurities are the beginning of disorder, unhappiness and uneasiness. Unexpected opportunities and expected possibilities will appear as the true path; ready yourself to take action by perfecting your time management skills. Be wary of decisions you make while in a state of mental confusion. Avoid making promises too easily, but be sure never to break those that you do make. Any misunderstandings with friends and family members can be cleared up quickly by paying closer attention to one anothers needs. Look for love beyond your current social circle, and dedicate yourself to building a clear and sincere relationship. Brook no interference in love.
Aug 23 - Sept 22
You will always seek to expand your horizons to cover more territory and increase your range and scope. You also have an inborn consciousness of wealth that can attain any financial goal. Your love life will develop harmoniously until May, after which things will take a turn for the worse. Never look at what you have lost but instead look at what you have left, and remain cool, calm and collected. Your passionate persistence without impertinence will produce progress that will help fulfil your hearts needs and give birth to new strength for your soul. Do not allow your strong sense of justice to be lost; stay positive, and pinpoint those sources of interference that are trying to dishonour your reputation. Be careful to avoid misrepresentation and misinformation in your communication channels. Use you superior intelligence to determine the appropriate times to build up strength, to speak, and to keep silent.
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Thinking is indirect. Thinking about a thing never touches the thing itself, but feeling is a faculty that makes direct contact with the object or issue in question. Superior management skills will be very important in reaching your goals, leading to great changes in your profession and resulting in a more balanced lifestyle. January is a lucky month for conversation with others. Be careful with promises
June 22 - July 22
The souls power to express beauty in all of its forms is your genius. The urge of your soul is to beautify the world and yourself. To explore the spiritual dimension of love, avoid being self-centred, and try to understand the spiritual nature of those in whom you are interested. From January to May you will experience a period of growing trust, respect and interdependence with your friends and social relations. It is also a time during which you can easily draw on endurance and courage to take risks in pursuit of the truth. Try not to be overwhelmed by the beauty of love and language in your love affairs. Understand that different types of people express love in different ways. Understand the allencompassing nature of the vacuum of love before you affirm your feelings and commit to a relationship.
Sept 23 - Oct 22
You tend to focus on the negative side of everything, so dedicate the new year to overcoming this poisonous attitude by accentuating the positive. Never argue with success. Attitude is a sure prescription for happiness. Sorrow, rejection and bereavement hit all of us at some point in our lives. This is also a year for you to contemplate your role in society, and compare it with the role you would like to see yourself playing. Take steps to see this desire become reality. Big changes will unfold slowly over the course of the entire year. Understand that you can live without material objects, but you cannot live without meaningful personal relationships. Love is not a sport, and it has no rules for sorrow. It is only when one truly knows ones partner that love is given a chance to grow according to its own nature.
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The 27 Club is unlikely to be a real phenomenon, says the paper. Fame may increase the risk of death among musicians, but this risk is not limited to age 27. Historically, the big risk period for rocknroll fame appears to be the 1970s and early 1980s, the researchers say. After that, the number of deaths among the charttoppers fell sharply. Indeed, there was a period in the late 1980s when there were no mortalities at all. Why this is so is unclear it could be that treatment for drug overdoses and addiction improved, and thus saved musicians in danger. The 27 Club gained currency with Winehouses death in July, prompting the explanation that musicians often become famous in their early 20s, and their risk-taking peaks four to five years later. A more insidious argument was that musicians craving immortality subconsciously became bigger risk-takers, or even committed suicide, in order to join rocks dead elite. Faithful to the principles of scientific rigour, the authors of the study acknowledge that the data trawl has some flaws. Three of the 27 Club (Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison) did not have a No 1 album in Britain and were thus excluded. AFP patients in drawing, and brought brushes, paints and paper to the hospital at their own expense They taught the patients drawing as an expression of their feelings and thoughts. The hospital collected more than 200 painting during the program, which were exhibited at Lokanat Gallery in 2001, Dr Zaw Sein Lwin said, adding that the hospital still had the collection of artwork. Artist Daw Than Myint Aung, who volunteered for the art therapy program, said creating artwork helped reduce violent behaviour and softened the hearts of the patients. Their undesirable behaviour was changed through art. They no longer expressed their feelings through their behaviour and instead expressed themselves in their paintings, she said. In 1997, artist Chaw Ei Thein started giving basic drawing lesson to patients once a week, with help from Daw Than Myint Aung and another staff member at the hospital, Dr San Linn. More artists joined as word spread about the program Its hard to say that some patients made full recoveries from mental disease through art alone. But art clearly supplements other forms of medicinal treatment and helps them heal, Daw Than Myint Aung said.
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Members of Me N Ma Girls perform at their record launch at Central Hotel on December 17. Pic: Yadana
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Jim Carrey, instigator of the creepiest pretend celebrity crush of 2011. Pic: RanZag
As filmmakers in Myanmar mull a movie about the life of Bogyoke Aung San, one of the biggest challenges will be finding an actor who can fill the shoes of the countrys legendary father of independence. wonderfully elastic figure over the years, as amenable to the straight-faced style of Basil Rathbone in the 1940s and Jeremy Bretts more neurotic interpretation in a middle-aged family man of warmth and even humour. (What an exquisitely Protestant remark, Freud says when Jung betrays his naivete about anti-
can be too good, dazzling audiences with sheer technique but distracting them from deeper meanings.
the 1980s to a modern-day version played by Benedict Cumberbatch (who can coincidentally be seen ably assisting Oldman in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy). But in Guy Ritchies 2009 Sherlock Holmes and his new sequel, the consulting detective has become utterly unrecognisable, an eccentric foil for the movies true mission of bombastic action, Matrixinspired special effects and campy dynamics between Holmes and Dr Watson (Jude Law). Downey violated the cardinal rule when playing a known quantity (a rule
Semitism.) Mortensens costar, Michael Fassbender, didnt need to clear the same preconceptions about Jung as Mortensen did about Freud, which makes Mortensens performance all the more accomplished. Playing the psychiatrist at a moment when his theories about sexuality and human psychology were controversial and precariously fragile, he imbues the real-life man with the stately reticence of a Viennese bourgeois, not the inner fire-bombthrower. Its an approach that allows the films true stars ideas to shine.
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Myanmar Publishers and Printers Association Meeting
HAPPY New Year to everyone! Socialite hopes you enjoyed a festive holiday season with many social events. She had a very intense lead-up to the Christmas holiday so intense, in fact, that it will take a few weeks to catch up. Meanwhile, on December 17, she took part in the 20th meeting of Myanmar Publishers and Printers Association at UMFCCI, before heading over to the opening ceremony of Green Elephant Bistro on West Shwegondine Road in Bahan township. Her footsteps then led her to the launch of Cocoon Silk Fashion House on Inya Road in Kamaryut township, and then to New University Avenue Road to attend the 4th anniversary of Precious Gems. Socialite then popped by the Luminarc 2012 New Design Showcase at Maw Tin Junction and then rushed to artist U Ba Kyis awards ceremony at Bogyoke Aung San Market. On December 18, she attended the opening ceremony for Laurel Art Academy at Pearl Garden Housing at Pearl Condo.
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A tourist walks up the Street of Sighs in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. Pic: The Washington Post thing, theres not a lot here. Its possible to walk from one end of the old town to the other in less than 15 minutes, so theres no need to rush. Each year thousands of tourists make the mistake of thinking that because you can take an easy day trip to Colonia from Buenos Aires via a one-hour high-speed ferry, thats what you should do. Sure, in one day I could scale the 118 tightly wound steps of the lighthouse for a panoramic view, cross over the reconstructed colonial drawbridge to roam along the old city walls, and squeeze in a picnic on the reedy beach. But by staying the night, I could slow my heart rate and absorb some of the laidback vibe before returning to the big city, as well as experience a side of Colonia thats only available to those who dont have to hurry to hop on an afternoon ferry. The evening of my arrival, I decided to follow the ship lights glowing at the end of the pier and stroll along the wooden planks until I found myself amid dozens of sailors tethering their boats to their moorings by moonlight. The next morning was a Sunday, and as I walked past the central church destroyed and rebuilt in SpanishPortuguese warring almost too many times to count I heard a rich, boisterous singing. I tried to slip in unobtrusively at the back, but I arrived just as the priest gave his blessing to the parishioners, who all turned to each other to offer words of greeting and kisses on the cheek mine included. And by staying for two evenings, I could weigh in on the impassioned local debate over the best spot for watching the regularly spectacular sunsets. Many swear by the lighthouse because of the 360-degree vista, but it can close too near to sunset to give you time to savour the view. Maria, my guide, prefers to walk out on the pier in the old port, where you can linger alongside teenagers and old couples until well after the sun has crossed the horizon. I chose the deck of one of the many waterside restaurants as my favourite observation point. Yes, there were a few people and lampposts between me and the shore, and neither the cuisine nor the service matched the scenery. But sitting at a patio table sipping vino as the sun bade farewell really couldnt be beat particularly since the sun turned into a magenta orb before eventually slinking under the water. Of course, there are things to do here beyond strolling, sitting and sipping. Colonia boasts an array of museums, and for the single price of US$2.50, you can enter them all. Alas, its true that you get what you pay for, and $2.50 divided among several museums doesnt get you much. English is in very short supply in most of the museums. Luckily, many of the more compelling exhibits are largely visual, including a collection of ancient map reproductions in the Portuguese Museum and all of Nacarellos House, a tiny four-room structure built by the Portuguese in the mid-18th century. The stone floors and wood-beamed roof impart the feeling of that era, as do replica furniture and decor. The building is one of Colonias oldest, though the Spanish destroyed many of the earliest Portuguese structures just a year after the establishment of Nova Colonia do Santissimo Sacramento in 1680. That sacking was the first of many times that Spain and Portugal traded the territory back and forth, but eventually their competition, continued by Argentina and Brazil, gave way to an independent Uruguay, with Colonia one of its most storied cities. Meandering around the sycamore-lined streets, redtiled houses and benchstrewn plazas during my hour-long walking tour of the old town the day before had seemed like a much better use of my time than traipsing through the official museums. With Maria leading the way, I was able to get the timeline on the whip-lashing history, observe buildings I might have overlooked and learn about the prostitutes contributions to Colonia. I decided to skip the 90minute version hawked at the ferry terminal, since it cost $25 and required a bus ride out of the old town to see a forlorn 100-year-old entertainment destination 7 kilometres (4 miles) north. These days its main draw is a disintegrating bullring, which was used only a couple years before the central government outlawed bullfighting in 1912. The nearby casino was also shuttered, though gaming sites still operate in the new areas of town. Other visitors use pedals instead of petroleum to get out of the historic centre, renting bikes to explore the shoreline or the Bodega Bernardi vineyard about 7 kilometres (4 miles) away.
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WED 8M 336 FD 3770 TG 303 PG 701 PG 703 FD 3772 TG 305 8M 332 THUR 8M 336 FD 3770 TG 303 PG 701 PG 703 FD 3772 TG 305 8M 332 FRI 8M 336 FD 3770 TG 303 PG 701 FD 3772 PG 703 TG 305 8M 332 8M 336 FD 3770 TG 303 PG 701 PG 703 FD 3772 TG 305 8M 332 8M 336 FD 3770 TG 303 PG 701 PG 703 FD 3772 TG 305 8M 332
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WED CA 905 THUR CA 905 SAT SUN Mon FRI CA 905 CA 905 IC733 IC728
YANGON TO NYAUNG U
MON W9 143 6T 401 AW 891 YH 633 K7 222 YH 917 W9 143 6T 401 AW 891 6T 405 YH 917 W9 143 6T 405 6T 401 K7 222 YH 917 AW 781 06:00 06:15 06:15 06:15 06:30 06:30 06:00 06:30 06:15 06:15 06:30 06:00 06:15 06:30 06:30 06:30 15:00 07:20 07:35 07:35 07:50 07:50 08:05 07:20 07:50 07:35 07:35 08:05 07:20 07:35 07:50 07:50 08:05 17:10
MYITKYINA TO YANGON
MON TUE THUR FRI SUN W9 256 W9 252 AW 202 W9 256 W9 252 W9 256 09:45 12:05 09:35 09:45 12:05 09:45 12:40 15:00 12:25 12:40 15:00 12:40
SITTWE TO YANGON
MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN
SUN
MANDALAY TO YANGON
MON YH 634 AW 892 6T 402 K7 223 W9 262 W9 021 K7 825 AW 762 YH 728 6T 502 08:35 08:35 08:40 09:00 10:50 14:10 15:45 16:25 16:30 17:20 10:00 10:30 10:40 11:05 12:15 15:10 17:10 17:50 17:55 19:25
TUE
YANGON TO KOLKATA
KOLKATA TO YANGON
YANGON TO HEHO
MON W9 119 AW 761 YH 727 6T 501 YH 731 K7 826 W9 115 AW 761 YH 811 6T 501 YH 731 W9 119 YH 737 6T 501 YH 731 K7 826 AW 761 YH 811 W9 109 6T 501 YH 731 W9 109 6T 501 YH 731 K7 826 AW 751 W9 119 YH 811 6T 501 YH 731 11:00 11:00 11:00 15:00 15:00 06:30 11:00 11:00 11:15 15:00 15:00 11:00 11:00 15:00 15:00 06:30 11:00 11:00 14:30 15:00 15:00 14:30 15:00 15:00 06:30 11:00 11:00 11:00 15:00 15:00 12:10 12:10 12:25 16:10 16:25 07:40 12:10 12:10 12:40 16:10 16:25 12:10 12:25 16:10 16:25 07:40 12:10 12:25 15:25 16:10 16:25 15:25 16:10 16:25 07:40 12:10 12:10 12:25 16:10 16:25
WED
YANGON TO SINGAPORE
MON 8M 231 MI 511 8M 233 MI 517 TUE 8M 231 MI 511 8M 233 MI 517
SINGAPORE TO YANGON
MON MI 512 8M 232 MI 518 8M 234 TUE MI 512 8M 232 MI 518 8M 234
TUE
YANGON TO MYEIK
MON TUE
Domestic
6T = Air Mandalay W9 = Air Bagan AW = Asian Wings K7 = AIR KBZ YH = Yangon Airways
THUR WED
YANGON TO HANOI
MON VN 956 WED VN 956 FRI SAT VN 956 VN 956
HANOI TO YANGON
MON VN 957 WED VN 957 FRI SAT TUE VN 957 VN 957 VN 943
International
FD & AK = Air Asia TG = Thai Airways 8M = Myanmar Airways International PG = Bangkok Airways MI = Silk Air VN = Vietnam Airline MH = Malaysia Airlines CZ = China Southern CI = China Airlines CA = Air China IC = Indian Airlines Limited W9 = Air Bagan 3K = Jet Star
SAT FRI
WED 8M 231 MI 511 8M 6232 MI 517 THUR 8M 231 MI 511 8M 233 MI 517 MI 519 FRI 8M 231 MI 511 8M 6232 MI 517 MI 519
WED MI 512 8M 6231 8M 232 MI 518 THUR MI 512 8M 232 MI 518 MI 520 8M 234 FRI MI 512 8M 6231 8M 232 MI 518 MI 520
MYEIK TO YANGON
MON TUE
YANGON TO GAYA
WED 8M 601 SAT 8M 601 09:00 10:30 09:00 10:30
GAYA TO YANGON
WED 8M 602 SAT 8M 602 11:30 15:00 11:30 15:00
PROPERTY
Rent/Sale
pyin oo lwin For Rental & Sale Area : 65.00 acres. Location: About 5 miles away from Pyin Oo Lwin Town & is about (1km) away from Mandalay Lashio Main Rd (on the way to Peik Chin Myaung), Rd condition from Main Road to the Land is very good. Soil & Land Condition - 80% flat with little slope - Can start plantation / farming immediately - Have one big tube well & two big Concrete reservoir for irrigation purpose - Suitable for all type of Crop & Farm or even bee keeping too. Sale Price : 95 lakhs per acres. 2600 Fully decorated, 7A/C Ph : 09-502-0969. The house built on the lake with both swimm-ing pool negotiable price & tennis, Big garden, new house with 4bedrooms, Ph: 09- 502-0969 Suitable for embassadors residence.
Business
Singapore based investment company looking to invest in profitable and fast growing businesses in Myanmar. Business owners who are interested to work together with us, please email your business information and contact details to: sg.commence@gmail. com.
Computer
general Computer Services. Pls Contact 09-732-13407 Computer Maintenance & Services Available Services: Annual Maintenance Contracts. On Call, At Site Servicing Network Installation & Configuration, Laptop Servicing, Data Recovery. Hot Lines: 09- 513-0617, 09-800323 i.C.S system solution Computer Maintenance, Wireless Router Configuration, Window OS & Software Installation, Netowrk services direct to the Company , Office & Home. Available Contract service . Antivirus Software License + Update = 8,500 Ks 09 540 9712 Computer Services (Door To Door) windows Install, Virus Cleaning, Driver Update, Games & Software Install, Contract service with Internet Cafe, Office, Company. Pls Contact : 09-732-13407. HD game, APP (Install). iPHONE, iPOD 6000ks , iPAD 8000ks , iTUNES Account Open (free game, app download ) Ph : 09-514-7480 r.V Networking & computer maintenances , Windows installation , software, game, internet, network, virus cleaning, Ph : 09730- 33395. 75 (d), Thitsar Rd, 13 Block, Yankin , Yangon. "eaSy way Computer and Network Services Windows, Software, Game installation, Network game installation, Cable and Wireless Network installation Data recovery service On call, Weekly/Monthly Contract services contact: Ko Myat Thu Ph: 09-731- 62315. CmS Linux OS services RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu Installation & Servicing Advantages : no virus infections, low hardware requirements & compatible with windows applications ph: 09-513-0617.
, SAT , IELTS, TOEFL ,Sayar HtetPh; 0921 50075, Saya Thet (or) Korean Native English Teacher (09 7311 1782 ), Sayar Win Zaw 730 20858, Tr. Phyu 09430 83117 , Tr.Ahme B.Sc( IC ) Ph: 730 592 65,, Sayar Min Aung (217425) (* KoreanEnglish teacher for young learners) StuDy guiDeS for Grade 10, 11 and Intl school (ISY, MISY, ILBC, Total, PISM, Crane, MLA, Diplomatic, RV), GCSE, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL, Teachers who have got Teaching experience in
We can grantee parents to become their children as the outstanding students. (Only San-chaung) To conduct Khin Mon (First year Hons(Eng)). Ph:512176 DentiStry - Australia : Are you a dentist and willing to go to Australia to practise denistry? We will guide you through your (1)Occupational English test (OET) To sit the OET exam in Yangon (2) Preliminary Australian dental council exam (Part I) (3)Final ADC exam. Contact : 09-731-69973.
HousingforRent
(1)yankin, Pyinnyawaddy Condo, 1700 Sqft, (R.T) Ph, A/C, 6.5 Lakhs. (2) Ayeyeik Tha Condo 2000 Sqft, 2MB, 1BR, 8 Lakhs AYT: 09-518-8320, 09-5074096. SuperB location for TRUCKS parking in downtown area. 5 minutes drive from Hle Dan Junction. 15 minutes drive to Hlaing Thar Yar, airport. Dhama Thukha Kyaung Rd, Hlaing Township. 0.8 acres compound: (a) land only (b) 2 x 3-phase industrial power meter (c) 1 x phone landline. Ph : 09-501-2920 tHuwanna , 80 ft x 60 ft 2RC, water, electricity, aircon and tel line - rental Lakhs 7 / month Ph : 09500-0811 BaHan : New University Avenue Lane, Condo, 7 Flr, 1500 Sqft , Fully Furnished, Fully Furniture, 3 A/C, 1 MBR, 2 SBR ,1Ph, 5.3 Lakhs , (Suitable to Rent for Foreigner), Call : 09731-35900, 01-569448, 722635. BaHan, 93 (J), Than Lwin Road, 2 RC new building on 0.25 acre, Bedroom (4), Bathroom (5), 3 Phase Meter, Ph: (1), rent only to Foreigners. Contact: Daw May Kyi 09-503-8589, 526972. BaHna, A Big 3 storey house with7 bedrooms (bathroom attached), for rent. Spacious outdoor area in Golden Valley, Bahan. No brokers. Pls contact : 09-862-4900. Hlaing, Baho Rd, very near from Bartar (Thiri Myaing) Bus stop, ISM Int'l school, 12.5' x 50', G Flr, Good in water supply and Lighting, Transporting is very convenient. Available for computer store, beauty palar. 1 month only 1.5 Lakhs. Ph: 09-730-49543. mayangone, 100 x 100' 2 story, new house, Ph,5 Bedrooms, US$
Want to Hire
we are looking for condo apartment or House (to hire) with air-con, furniture, & phone to open the INGO office. Preferred locations are Hlaing, Kamaryut, Mayan-gone, Sanchaung. (No Broker) Owners are cordially invited to contact to 09731-29477.
Education
For primary Students English , Maths Myanmar, Geography History, Science Social, English Language French Language If you need to coach your child contact at : high.guide @gmail.com teaCHing combination of Foreign and Myanmar Style/ Skillful Teachers, Teachers who have got Teaching experience in Singapore,Now back to Myanmar/Teaching for those who need Foreign teaching experience/ Study Guides for Grade 10, 11 and Ints School( ISY, MISY, ILBC, Total, PISM, Crane, MLA, Diplomatic, RV ) , GCSE
Singapore, Now back to Myanmar/ Teaching for those who need Foreign teaching experience/ Teaching combination of Foreign & Myanmar Style/ Skillful teachers, Saya Htet B.E(IT) Ph: 09-215-0075, Saya Win Zaw B.E(IT) 09-730-20 858, Saya Thet (MBBS) or Korean Native teacher 09-731-11782 Saya JameS Abrahams extensive training in different subjects available for Grade 8, 9, 10 & 11 (English and Burmese will be used as the medium of teach-ing); home tutoring for primary 1,2,3,4,5 students (only English will be used as the medium of teaching) from int'l school esp. TOTAL & Horizon; The first two periods will be free and to be used to assess the IQ & diligence of the student. Ph: 242216, 09-515-0335 email: jimbrown88@gmail. com Sat (Critical Reading, Literature Subject Test), TOEFL (iBT, pBT) test book, IELTS, 4 skills Proficiency course, teach by up-to-date edition book by Teacher Daw Nila Regular Section & Home Tuition Available Ph: 09-5128799, 640553. pre-kg to IGCSE O Level (All Subjects) Age 4 to Adults. AEIS, IPSLE (Primary 1 to IGCSE) (100% Express). Sat & Sun Four Skills (PreKG to Primary 4) IELTS, TOEFL. SAT 1 SAT 2 (All Subjects). Starters, Movers, Flyers. KET, PET, FCE, CAE. Grammar & Composition Classes (Grade 1 to 11), English four skills for adults. Myanmar language for foreigners (4 skills) Light Year Education Centre: 43, Ngwe La Yaung St, U Chit Maung Rd, 31, Mahar Myintmoh St, Bahan, Ph: 544728, 09-731-12429. StuDy guiDe : We teach the children from grade-1 to grade-8 all subjects (government). We also teach the children who study in the private school and want to learn Myanmarsar.
i n t e r n at i o n a l Schools Subjects : English, Maths, Science, Hindi & Social. Will coach your kids with great effort. Contact : Teacher Fiona : 31, 6th flr , U Lun St , Tawme. ph : 09430-63590
Expert Service
auStralian ViSa Specialists : Student visas, Guardian visas, Tourist visas. EduLink Australia : 01-500-464, 09-73162586. airCon & Electrical Engineering Services (Installation,Repairing & Servicing) August Engineering Service. Tel; 09-731-10321 , 586509 Email; aes. august@ googlemail. com tranSlation Service : Myanmar To English contact : high.guide@ gmail.com priVate Service Advertising & Marketing group : 58, Aung Yatana St , South Dagon, South Dagon Park Yangon, Myanmar. agent If you need to rent or buy House , Land Compartment and Office Rooms. Pls do contact at : high.guide @gmail.com.
guide (For Embassy family and others) When you stay in Myanmar, do u want to ask to your children to learn Myanmar language? Call: 095146505, 0973075265 01-501846 Ext:191 (Christine) Happy learning Japanese Language, we have basic level course, advance level course, we'll consult you who go to japan to study, without having any profit, start in december. Contact. 130 (3A) Camp Bell Rd, Bahan Tsp, Yangon. Tel : 555259, 430230. Home tution japanese language course (basic, inter) kanji course spoken course 09-7303-2296. tHoSe who are seeking a compitent spoken English home tutor, Pls call 09-730-41953 (Mr. David) For ForeignerS Interested in learning Myanmar speaking effectively and easily in a short period with Myanmar (English teacher) at your home. Save your time and money. 100,000 kyats per month. Ph : 09 5179125. engliSH with a difference speaking (American style). Mr. Vincent : 51st, (Lower), Bldg 4, Rm 16, Batataung. Ph: 09-73127376. eXperienCeD Myanmar teacher of foreign students If you would like to be fluent in Myanmar language, contact Saya Min Thu onluckyboy.star@ gmail.com, Ph : 09-73138659. Saya Min Thu has 3 years experience teaching Myanmar to foreign students from over 10 different countries. References are available upon request. myanmar Language Teaching to Koreans. Ph: 09-731-93691 Email:flowerazalea 2010 @gmail.com
Food
you Can orDer myanmar traditional food such as Rakhihne food, Pyay food We can grantee to give you very delicious, fresh, healthy food. Pls contact us Ph:512176 Add : 1 . Pan Chan St. Sanchaung. (Well-known traditional food restaurant in Sanchaung)
Language
BuSineSS engliSH : Classes of Saya Than (Yangon University) (LL.M., Ex. G.M.) will commence in January 2012 in line with UK syllabus. Limited 10 trainees per section. Essentials of business communication: introducing, greetings, telephoning, meetings, negotiating, presentation, business letters, report writing, business travel, etc. 4 skills with video & audio teaching aids in fully air con classroom. (special arrangement for companies in group study) Ph: (01) 535697 ForeignerS who want to study the Burmese Language. Home visit will available now. Contact me: Moe Pwint 537803 rainymoe85 @ gmail.com myanmar language
For Rent
Super Custom 92 mdl, Diesel, 7 seats 4B- Car for three months lease, monthly 10 Lakhs: Owner: 09-518-8320, 09-507-4096. HiaCe Super Custom Diesel (8 Seater) - 10 Lakhs, Hiace Grand Cabin G Diesel (12 Seater) - 12 Lakhs. Nice condition with driver. Ph: 09-492-13662, 09430-29447.
For Sale
epSon Stylus Pro 9890 Large Format Printer. 2880 x 1440 dpi resolution. Epson Ultra Chrome K3 Ink Technology. Auto cutter for roll paper. (BO+) size printing (44 wide printing). Including 8 pcs of 110ml inks Ph: 09-731-31768. uSeD ipHone 4G 16GB (White) with Gevey Card Already Jailbreak and
install Full application and HD Game with 2 Cover and charger Price - 320000 if interest Pls call : 09-517-8391. (1). aCer monitor 18.5" (2). Nividia Graphic Card 1GB (3). CDMA 800 mhz + Huawei C8500 Ph: 09739-03193. VolkSwagen - Passat saloon( 96-97)-7A / HSD , price k 135 lakh. contact ph: 661291, 09502-5820. uSeD Twelve-Penny Black Canadian Stamp issued in 1851. Price : Negotiable . Contact : k.link.mm@gmail.com mSi graphic - 1GB (Used) Beat by Dr.Dre Solo HD Black Headphone (Used) Dr.Dre Price - 150,000 Razer Banshee starcraft II headphone (Used) Razer Price - 90000 Macbook Pro 13" (Used) Core2duo 2.4GHZ DDR3 HDD 250GB with macOS X Lion ph: 09-730-48374 HD game, app (install). iPhone, iPod 6000ks, iPad 8000ks, iTunes account open (free game, app download) contact : 09-514-7480 ipaD2 wifi 32gb (used) white Razer Banshee starcraft II headphone (used) 90000 ph : 09-730-48374 large printer EPSON Stylus Pro 9890 Printer (Brand New/Original Pack) B0+ Size Printing (44" wide) 9 colour catridge Contact Ph: 09-731317 68 niSSan Presea BlackStar limited Edition (1994 Model) [ Good as New (Odometer 135000 km) ] Ph : 09492-75744 aDSl (Bagan/MPT), WiMax (Bagan), IPStar (MPT), Pentium 3 System Units (30 Units) Ph : 09-730-84143 maCBook Pro 13" used Core2duo 2.4GHZ DDR3 HDD 250GB with macOS X Lion PC Desktop used Core 2 quad 2.5 GHZ HDD 250GB / DVD Drive RW RAM - DDR3 4GB MSI Graphic - 1GB ph- 09730-48374 (1)Saung tent brand new (2)Shelves for shops. Contact : 511195, 09-802-0030. elleCtriC piano : Roland M II ( 6 Sets ) With stand & stool. Ph: 09-730-52088. ipHone 4S Black (64G) Unlocked. ph: 0943080638, yeyintsithu @gmail.com. ipoD touCH nano, pink colour, 16GB, condition very good, 3 silicon covers, earphones and data cable as brand new, price - K 110,000, Ph : 09-513-7465. For gSm, Sony Ericsson U10 (Anio) White Color Second Hand 1500000 kyats For CDMS, 450 ZTE N160 White Color Nearly Brand New 30000 kyats Ph : 09-736-67788. Current uSe : (1). EPSON Stylus Photo R230 with Continuous ink tank (2). EPSON Stylus C65. Price: 110000/Ks Ph: 09- 73130288. (1) Sony TV 25' Trinitron, Tru Surround with SRS Gray colour (2) yamaha generator, Single Cylinder 2.3 KVA, EF 2600, Petrol Engine OHV Engine, Brushless. Ph : 534987 SamSung Galaxy Tab 16Gb (Tablet and GSM Handset) One week
used, timer 10 minutes Including applications, leather bag and jean cover Price. 310000 kyats. Ph. 09-73158658. SpeCial SaleS (Alvarion Brand) Internet Broadband Accessories. Indoor Units (2.4 & 3.5 ) - with Int'l Warranty. Original UDP Cables & Adaptors. Outdoor Units (2.4 & 3.5) - with Int'l Warranty. Original UDP Cables & Adaptors. Several kinds of ADSL Modem (for MPT & Yatanarpon Teleport). *MPT ADSL (India with IP) 2 Line. *Investor (UPS) Feature 2 No. Ph: 09-730-17406, 09-731-00976, 09-5166976. Do you want to buy a (BLACK BERRY GSM Hand set)? a good brand with cheap price, 50% off, 6 months used only but flawless. (Price 350,000 kyats) only. Ph: 09-517-9125. Sony (Vaio) brand new laptop with cheap price, i5-2410M, Processor 2.90 GHz, window 7 home, Premium (64bit), hard disk drive (500 GB), warranty 1 year (Price 800,000 kyats), Ph: 09-517-9125. Dell net Book 10 inches, good second hand. Bought from USA. OS- Window 7, Inspiration 1011, Intel(R) Atom(TM) CPU N270 @ 1.60GHz, Ram 1.00GB, 160000 Kyats. Pls contact: 09-5005747, 09-500-3978.
Fashion&Beauty
autHentiC handwoven textiles, suitable for all seasons, available in our studios. Our unique collections will satisfy your dream of being different from others in your selection of clothing. Pls call Ph: 09-512-08040.
Restaurants
green elepHant Restaurant (Yangon): 33, Thirimingalar Lane (Attia Rd), Kamayut , Ph: 536498, 09-73190398, 09-731-52300. Mandalay: 3(H), Block 801, 27th St, Bet: 64th & 65th St, Aung Daw Mu Qtr, Mandalay, Bagan: (1) Main Rd, New Bagan, Ph: 061-65422, 09-204-3463, 09-73197142. (2) Nandawun River view Restaurant, Near Law Ka Nandar Pagoda, New Bagan. Ph: 061-65422, 09-2043463, 09-731-97142, Green Elephant (New Showroom) Yangon. 6(A), Inya Rd, Kamayut. Ph: 524430, 09-49328203.
Training
oFFiCe SeCretarial Training Course, Business English, Job Interview Skills & Event Management for Group & Individuals, Pls contact: Hnin Yu Zin (M.Sc, MBA) Ph: 226855, 226822 (ext:13
Travel
Saw nay San Car Rental Service : All kinds of cars available for down town as well as highway trips. Pls contact : Khin Thandar Cho. Ph: 09-512-5047 , 09-730-47476.
Want to Buy
aDSl, WiMax, McWill, MPT IPStar. Contact : 245 415
Employment
INGO Position
malteSer Int'l is looking for an efficient, motivated & experienced person to fill the position of (1) a Medical Officer - PHC in Maungdaw , Northern Rakhine State : Qualified medical professional with registration card (SAMA). 2 years experience in public health, with clinical and INGO project management experience. Computer literate in MS Office Package. Fluent language skills in Myanmar & very good English. (2) project manager, 1 post in Hopin, Kachin State : Completed University Degree in any of the following specialites: Public Health, Medical Science, Social Work, Public Administration, Program Management. 3 years experience in NGOs, possibly in Health programs. Fluency in English (oral & written). Pls submit Cover letter explaining how their education, skills and experience meet the requirements for the position; CV including dates and detailed descriptions of all current and previous work, education and training experiences and reference contact details, with 2 recent photos; Copies of work & educational certifi-cates; Copy of national ID card; Reference letters from previous supervisors to 60 Tharyawaddy St, Bahan, Yangon . Email: hr.co.malteser@gmail. com (or) Deadline of Application: 3rd January, 2012. malteSer Int'l is looking for logistic assistant (1 post) in Htan Tabin, Yangon Region : High School (or) preferable with relevant diploma/ certificate. 1 year experience in logistic field. Good Computer skill in Microsoft Word, Excel & Email. Fluency in written / spoken; Myanmar & English. Starting Date: as soon as possible. Pls submit Cover letter explaining how their education, skills and experience meet the requirements for the position; (CV) including dates and detailed descriptions of all current and previous work, education and training experiences and reference contact details, with 2 recent photos. Copies of work & educational certifi-cates. Copy of national ID card. Reference letters from previous supervisors to 60, Tharyawaddy St, Bahan , Yangon Email: hr.co.malteser@gmail. com. Closing date: 28th December, 2011 Burnet Institute Myanmar (BI-MM) is an International Non Governmental Organization, which seeks dedicated person for Senior Technical Officer position. This position is responsible for providing technical leadership in area of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) technical expertise across Burnet Institute Myanmar and collaborating with technical working group of relevant Government agencies, UN, INGOs and NGOs. Detailed information could be seen at the notice board of Burnet office. Interested and qualified applicants are required to submit an Application letter and Curriculum Vitae to the HR Department at Burnet Institute office : 226, 4th floor, Wizaya Plaza, U Wisara Rd, Bahan or by email to burnet.myanmar@ gmail. com no later than 4.p.m., Thursday, 26 December 2011. meDeCinS du Monde (MDM) is looking for project manager, 1 Post in Hopin, Kachin State. Requirements: Competed University Degree in any of the following specialities: Public Health, Medical Science, Social Work, Public Administration, Program Management. 3 years experience in NGOs, possibly in Health programs. Fluency in English (oral and written). Pls submit CV & a cover letter to MDM Country Coordination Office, Yangon : 47-B, Po Sein St, Bahan , Yangon, Ph: 542830, 723654. E-mail: hr. mdmmyanmar @ gmail. com. Closing date: 31 December, 2011. (or) MDM Coordi-nation Office Myitkyina : 429, Mye Myint Quarter, Myitkyina. Ph: 07420718, 09-470-12910. Mayangone P.O, Yangon. Tel: 657024, 657697 (Direct), 662866 (Ext: 1718-1721), Fax: 657024, 657697, Email: hansecare@ myanmar. com.mm eHeCutiVe Chef (1) post. Sous chef (2) posts Cook / kitchen helper (6) posts waiter/waitress (10) posts Cashier (3) posts Security (3) posts Dishwasher (3) posts. Pls submit CV with other documents to Sky Cafe & Bar :278 / B, U Wrezara Rd, Near Blazon. Hp; 09862-1986. Closing date : 30th December, 2011. we are well known International Law Firm looking for Junior lawyers (M/F) : Age 25~35, LLB, at least higher grade pleader 2 years experience. Must have good English skills (Intermediate Level) for Foreign firm specializing in business law Computer skills (Microsoft office) Submit CV to suhlaing 07@ gmail.com Tel: 556692, 556407. teaCHing Positions Available!The Montessori Education Group is the leading provider of IndependentEducation, offering continuous care for children and students as a pre-school specialist. As such, we specialize in preparing young people as individuals, with the aim of nurturing the best aspects of all of our students. Renowned Int'l Montessori Education Group is looking for several pre-school teachers for its new preschool facilities in Yangon Required qualificat-ions & skills. Passionate about children. Good in both spoken and written English. Pre-school teaching qualification and experience. CCA know-ledge is preferable. Good interpersonal skills. Submit the application to A Lister Co., Ltd, No. 307, Shwe Hin Thar Tower (B), 6 Mile, Pyay Rd, Yangon, Myanmar in a closed enveloped or by email to secretary. alister @ gmail.com, mmtci@ singnet. com. sg, tci @ singnet.com. sg, mmtci @ ingnet. com.sg. we are seeking for enthusiastic and motivated person to our organization as: admin executive Female (1) post : Age 25 to 30. Any Graduate with relevant post diploma or certificate. Must be fluent in English written & oral. Good persona-lity. Knowledge & experience of relevant software application (Word, Excel, Power point) Internet & Email. 3 years administration related experience in medium or large companies. Must be able to perform multi tasks. Communication and negotiation skill is essential. Good team player who adapts well in a team environment. Able to work independently in projects assigned to. necessary references. C.V & 3 color photos (1.2"x 1.5") size. Educational references & recommendation references of past experiences. Character recommendation of area police station and regional governors (Quarter PDC). Copy of NRC card, Labor registration card, Previous job recommendation & Expected salary to H.R. Department : 160, Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Between 45 & 46 St, Pazun Taung, Ph: 299789, 291825, Email:service @giordano.com.mm. Closing Date : 30 December 2011. tHe Hotel@Tharabar Gate, Bagan is seeking IT Technicial 1 post : experienced & knowledge of WiFi, Networking & server administartions are essential. Position is appointed for Bagan & need positive attitude & willingness to learn more. English Language proficiency, good personality & experienced in related field is a must. Any interested person, Pls send CV with 1 recent photo, labour registration card, NRC coppy, character recommendation of police station & relevent certificates to Rm 201, 202 Summit Parkview Building, 350, Ahlone Rd, Dagon Tsp, Yangon or mail to win.ayeaye@ gmail.com or hrm@ tharabargate.com FaCtory Coordinator M : Age 30 to 45 years with at least 5 years experience in industry. Must have knowledge of MS Word & Excel and speak some English. Must be able to work independently. Good salary for the right candidate. Duties include: Liaison between office & factory. Procurement of materials. Export of companys products. English. artperson for Ceramics - M/F (2) posts : Preferably a graduate of the Yangon fine Art School or National Cultural University. Must have some working experience. Should be computer literate. Pls call 383395 to arrange for an interview. giorDano is seeking regional Sales Supervisor - M (1) Post : Age under 30. Any graduate and relevant diploma or certificate. (3) years experience in regional distribution industry. Can use Microsoft Office. Must be literate in spoken & written English. Energetic, motivated & well communication skill. Can able to travel. management trainee M/F Age under 25. Any Graduate. Can use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PageMaker and Internet & Email). Must be literate in spoken & written English. Well calculation knowledge ( Need to answer GMAT question) Energetic, motivated M/F - 3 Posts (5). Driver - M 1 Post. Job Description : Full time Lecturer. Job qualifications & requirements : University graduate, Proficient in related field, At least 2 years working experience, Age 20 years & above with smart personality. Pls apply to IMCS Office with Curriculum vitae (CV Form), Qualification papers, 2 recent photo to 21/23, 2nd Flr, U Tun Lin Chan St, Hledan, Kamayut. Ph :09-730-25495, 09492-42047.admin@ myanmarcisco.com www.myanmarcisco. com not later than 30th, Dec, 2011 tHe Chinthe Track is currently looking for (1) Sales & reservations manager - M/F, Age around 30. Able to work under stress. (2) reservations & operations Staff : M / F, Age around 22. For 1 & 2 : Fluent in English spoken & written. Other foreign language is a benefit. Well organized. Able to work together in a team. On-the-job experience in reservations of at least 2 years. (3) it Supervisor M /F,Age around 28. Good knowledge of English (spoken & written). Well organized. Able to work tegether in a team. Onthe-job experience in IT of at least 3 years. Pls submit a full & updated resume including a recent passport photo to : finance @ focus-asia. travel.Applications can also be sent by regular mail or by hand to : The Chinthe Track. C/O Daw Thin Thin Htaik, Finance & HR Manager, Sedona Hotel, Level 2 Latha Rm 1, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Yangon, We regret to inform that telephone applications will not be considered. myanmar Daewoo Int'l Ltd is seeking new staff for (HR, admin, Finance, Business Dept) any graduate, English & computer literate, Age under 25, M/F (single). Experience in related field is prefer. Qualified & interested persons are recommen-dation from Police Force & relevant documents to HR Department : Yangon- Pyay Rd, Pyinmabin Industrial Estate, Mingalardon. Ph: 600068, 600069. Closing date : Dec 26, 2011. Personal interview : Dec 28, 2011 (9:30 am) aBC Asia Beverages Co., Ltd. is seeking (1) Sales & admin Supervisor (Grade 4) (Location Yangon/ Taunggyi). M 2 posts : Any Graduate, Age 25-35. Have a Diploma or certificate in Sales & Marketing. 2 years sales experience. Possession of driving license prefer. Good computer knowledge/ English skill verbal/ written commu-nication. (2) Sales Supervisor (Grade 3) (Location Yangon/ Naypyidaw). M 1 posts : Any Graduate, Age 25-35. Have a Diploma or certificate in Sales & Marketing. 2 years sales experience. Possession of driving license. (3) marketing Supervisor (Grade 3) (Location - Magway). M 1. Any Graduate, Age 25-35. Have a Diploma or certificate in Sales & Marketing. 2 years sales experience. Possession of driving license. Good computer knowledge/ English skill. (4) Sales representative (Grade 2) (Location - Naypyidaw/ Magway/ Pyay). M 3 posts : Any Graduate, Age 2030. Have a Diploma or certificate in Sales & Marketing. 2 years Sales Experience. (5) Driver (Grade 2) (Location Head Office/ Yangon/ Naypyidaw). M 2 posts : High School, Age 20-35. Have good personality. Have red driving license prefer. Have motor vehicle maintenance know-ledge. Pls submit a detailed CV & support-ing documents , full resume indicating qualifications tran-script, labor card copy, (2) recent photos, police & quarter authorized original recommendation letters and working experiences transcript to HR Department :(5/6), Corner of Bayint Naung Rd & Ayeyeik-mon 1st St, Hlaing. Ph: 09-730-9753, 682093, 682337, dhha@ hcwisky.com we are one of the leading Technologies Companies, dealing in Security Product, Technology & Solutions across the country is seeking Sale executive M/F 3 Post: 2 years sale experience. Age 20-30, any Graduate or Dip in IT or Computer Techno-logy Equivalent. Interest in IT & Electronic Security marketing will be advantage Basic PC skill & English, Proficiency would also be advantage. (2) m & e technician - M (5) Post : AGTI (Electrical/Electronic) (or) equivalent. 2 years experience in engineering and M & E Installation. Basic PC skill and IT knowledge would be advantage. Age 20-30. Salary will commensurate with experience. Pls send application attached with a passport-size photograph, academic Certificates and other relevant documents. 72, Shwe Hnin Si Lane (6), A1 St, 5th Ward, 9 Mile, Mayangone, Tel: 650979, 662191. uniteam Tours & Travel is urgently looking for travel Consultants - 2 posts : Must have minimum of 2 years experience in a travel agency & tourism field (incl. quoting offers, hotel-, ticketing - & transportation bookings & other services of the daily work routine). accountant - 1 post : 1 year experience. Diploma in accounting level and knowledge in finance is required. Importance of good verbal & written communication skills in English. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel & E-mail systems). Must have ability to handle customers professionally at all stages of their travel. Attractive salary package & development possibilities are offered. Application letter & resume by e-mail: info@uniteam-travelmyanmar.com leaDing SHipping company with business activities in shipping transportation services. We are looking for a bright , energetic and ambitious people to join our company. Vacancy position in Yangon: Sales manager - M/F : Must be Graduate, Age 30 ~ 40, 3 years worked experience in shipping industry or forwarding. Able to speak and write in English, able to use computer effectively & efficiently. Pls apply via email with photo to vacancy.ygn @ gmail. com not later than 31.12.2011. myanmar Megasteel Industrial Ltd. is seeking for GI sheets manufacturing factory: (1) Office assistant (Corporate Affair/ Planning/ Factory) - M/F 15 Posts : Age 25~30 . Working experience in IT field is preferable for Corporate Affair. Understand in Export/ Import, Banking & local purchase for Planning. Understand in Store ground stock taking & inventory of raw material and spare parts for Factory. (2) receptionist - F 3 Posts: Age 25 ~ 30 . For 1 & 2 : University degree holder. English commu-nication skill (spoken & written). Proficiency in computer literacy. (3) maintenance engineer & apprentice Supervisor (Factory) - M 10Posts:BE,BTech,AGTI (Mechanical/ Electronic/ Electroni-cal). Age 20 ~ 30. Can use AutoCAD for MaintenanceEngineer. (4) Security Officers & Security team leader & Security - M 10 Posts: Age 35 ~ 45. Good personality. 5 years experience. Persons Retired from Army & Police and attended in related training, well under-stand the security procedure & rope, can manage & carry for training. (5) Driver - M 5 Posts : Age 30~45 . Can drive in any kind of motor car skillfully. 3 years experience. Application should included a hand written application letter, CV, expected salary, high and weight, a passport photo, photo copy of NRC and labour card, contact ph & address to Rm. 903, 9th Flr., Yuzana Tower, Shwegonedine Rd., Bahan. PO Box - 470. Ph: 684655, 685630. CmS Urgently Require marketing executive 1 post 2 Year Experience Ph : 09-513-0617. (1)marketing executive - 1 post (2). merchandising executive 1 post (3). Chief accountant 1 post (4).account executive 1 post (5). assistant Frontline manager 1 post (6). warehouse executive 1 post (7). Brand associate 4 posts (8). management trainee - 10 Posts (9). accountant 2 posts (10). Cashier 2 posts (11). Senior Sale 5 posts (12).Junior Sale 20 posts (13). Store keeper - 5 posts. All Candidates have to work at Yangon office & position (1 to 8)must have: Good Communi-cation & negotiation & analytical skill. Willing to Travel oversea for short period training. Be Proficient in both English and Myanmar Languages. Computer Literate. Pls send CV together with Copies of academic certificates, Original and Update Police Clearance form, a copy of Family Registration. Form (10), One passport sized photo and a copy of NRC to : HR Manager, Business Development Team. Creation (Myanmar) Co.,Ltd : 15~18, Thamain Bayan Road, MyittarYeik Mon Housing, Tarmwe, Hp: 09 202 7604 , email: bdthrmanager@ goldenland. com.mm Application submitted without these details will not considered. VaCanCy Announcement: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking suitably qualified Myanmar nationals for the following vacancy: National Project Officer (SC- 8) GLO J71Treatnet & DDR Project Duty Station: Yangon University degree in public health, medicine, or social sciences or related field, Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the area of drug demand reduction/drug dependence treatment and rehabilitation. Candidates should clearly indicate the Post Title in their application. Application must include a cover letter, current CV, copies of relevant academic qualification certificates, and a recent passport sized photograph. Application should be address to UNODC, 11A, Maylikha Road, Ward-7, Mayangone Township, Yangon, Closing Date: 06 Jan 2012.
Local Position
(1) CHieF Cook : Age around 30 & above. Degree holder. To be able to make Menu. To be able to manage Cost Control. Smart at Myanmar and Chinese Foods. Experience should be 5 years and above. Prefer computer skill is additional. (2) Cook : Age around 30 & above. Degree holder. Specialist in Myanmar & Chinese Food. Experience should be 2 years and above. (3) Service Crew : Age around 25 & above. Degree holder. Hardworking. Polite & Good social skill. The salary will provide with Singapore $ and willing to work 10am to 10pm & 6 days a week. Candidate should have related certificates and experiences recommendation letters. Contact Ma Lorreta @ Ma Khin Khin Win, 1/A, Pyay Rd, Near the Tadar Phyu Bus Stop, Hlaing , Yangon. Ph: 512305, 512307, 536837, Ext339, email : contact @ paradise.com. mm Beauty Paradise Manufacturing & Industrial Co., Ltd. (1) it net working - M/F1 Post : Any Graduate, Age under 35, 3 years experiences in related Field. Good interpersonal & communication skills and good personality. Can be able to run IT Software. (2) Brand Supervisor -F 1 Posts: Any Graduate, Age under 30, 1 years above experience in cosmetic field. Good personality. Able to plan & implement branding. Able to travel (3) Brand manager - F 1 Post : Any Graduate, Age under 35, 3 years expereinces in related field. Good interper-sonal & communi-cation skills, leadership skill & good personality. Able to plan, imple-ment marketing activities & report back. Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, Power Point). Able to travel, when may need. (4) Chief accountant - M/F 1 Post : B.Com, C.P.A, Age under 45, 3 years experiences in trading cosmetic Field as C.A level. Good interpersonal & communication skills, leadership skill & good personality. Can be able to manage Accounting Software. Pls submit 1/A, May Aye Myaing Chan, 51/2 Mile, Pyay Rd, Hlaing, Ph: 512307, 512305. SerViCe engineer M 2 Posts : BE/ AGTI (EP/MP) : 3 years experience, Age under 35 , Computer Literacy, Good Personality. Address: 37, Kabaaye Pagoda Rd, Inya Lake Hotel Complex,
we are currently seeking dedicated and quality personnel as per our requirements below to join us and be a part of our plantation team. accountant: Able to finalize full Set of Account. Ensure timely monthly management reporting. To manage cash flow and bank reconciliation. Com-pliance to external audit & tax submission. Ensure compliance to SOP from various locations. If you fit the requirement below, we would like to meet you. Degree in Finance/ Accountancy or equivalent qualification. 2 years experience in related field. Good command of spoken & written in English & Myanmar. Experience with accounting software package. Results oriented and performance driven with strong analytical skills. Excellent inter-personal, communication & leadership skills. Multitasking, good communication, administrative,planning & organizational skills are essential. Ability to excel under work pressure. Pls submit CV with 2 recent photos, copies of relevant qualifications, labor registration, and copy of NRC to Myanmar Agri-Tech Ltd. Rm-504, 5th Flr FMI Centre, 380, Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Pabedan. C o - o r D i n at i o n manager - M : Age 30 to 45 years with at least 5 years experience in industry. Must have knowledge of MS Word & Excel and speak some English. Must be able to work independently Good salary for the right candidate. Duties include: Liaison between office and factory. Procurement of materials. Export of companys products. Office Clerk - General - M/F (2) posts : Must have at least 3 years working experience, Should preferably have some accounting knowledge. Must have knowledge of MS Word & Excel and speak some
and well communication skill. Location to Yangon. H.R Department : (160), Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Between 45 & 46 St, PazunTaung . Ph: 291825, 295938 Clossing Date: 30.12.2011 . E-mail: service@giordano.com. mm. mie, Myanmar Intelligent Effort Co., Ltd is seeking Finance & admin Coordinator - F 2 Posts : Age 20 ~ 25. Good personality & communicative.Written & Spoken English is a must. Computing skills (E-mail, Internet, Word, Excel) is a must. LCCI level III would be advantage. Able to travel if necessary. Probation Period: 4 Months. Pls submit the application form with a recent photo, police recommendation,labour card & other qualification docu-ments to FMI Centre, 707-708 C, 7th Flr, 380, Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Pabedan , Ph: 240400, 240373 (Ext: 1708). closing date : 31st December 2011. SaVoy Hotel is urgently looking for (1) night auditor - 1 post must have at least 2 years Night Audit experience. (2) F&B Supervisor 1 post must have high know-ledgeable both in Bar & restaurant nature, good leadership skills and 2 years experience in international hotels. (3) Chief engineer -1 post must have at least 5 years experience. (4) Baker - 1 post. (5) receptionists - 2 posts (6) waiter/waitress - 1 post. For Position 5 & 6 must have at least 1 yr experience in hotel fields. Application letter by email to operations @ savoyhotel-yangon. com or 129, Dhamma-zedi Rd, Yangon. Tel: (95-1) 526298, 526289. imCS (Info Myanmar Computer Studies) is seeking (1). network teacher - M 3 Posts (2). Hardware teacher - M 3 Posts (3). Service engineer - m 3 posts (4)programming teacher(.net,Java,ASP)
The Essentials
EMBASSIES Australia 88, Strand Road, Yangon. tel : 251810, 251797, 251798, 251809, 246462, 246463, fax: 246159 Bangladesh 11-B, Than Lwin Road, Yangon. tel: 515275, 526144, fax: 515273, email: bdootygn@mptmail.net. mm Brazil 56, Pyay Road, 6th mile, Hlaing Tsp, Yangon. tel: 507225, 507251, 507482. fax: 507483. email: Administ.yangon@ itamaraty.gov.br. Brunei 317/319, U Wizara Road, Sanchaung Tsp, Yangon. tel: 526985, 524285, fax: 512854 email: bruneiemb@ bruneiemb.com.mm Cambodia 25 (3B/4B), New University Avenue Road, Bahan Tsp, Yangon. tel: 549609, 540964, fax: 541462, email: RECYANGON @mptmail. net.mm China 1, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Road, Yangon. tel: 221280, 221281, 224025, 224097, 221926, fax: 227019, 228319 Egypt 81, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Road, Yangon. tel: 222886, 222887, fax: 222865, email: egye mbyangon@mptmail. net.mm France 102, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Road, Yangon. tel: 212178, 212520, 212523, 212528, 212532, fax: 212527, email: ambaf rance. rangoun@ diplomatie.fr Germany 9, Bogyoke Aung San Museum Road, Bahan Tsp, Yangon. tel: 548951, 548952, fax: 548899 email: info@rangun. diplo.de India 545-547, Merchant Street, Yangon. tel: 391219, 388412, 243972, fax: 254086, 250164, 388414, email: indiaembassy @mptmail. net.mm Indonesia 100, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Road, Yangon. tel: 254465, 254469, 229750, fax: 254468, email: kukygn @indonesia.com.mm Israel 15, Khabaung Street, Hlaing Tsp, Yangon. tel: 515115, fax: 515116, email: info@ yangon.mfa.gov.il Italy 3, Inya Myaing Road, Golden Valley, Yangon. tel: 527100, 527101, fax: 514565, email: ambyang.mail@ esteri.it Japan 100, Natmauk Road, Yangon. tel: 549644-8, 540399, 540400, 540411, 545988, fax: 549643 North Korea 77C, Shin Saw Pu Road, Sanchaung Tsp, Yangon. tel: 512642, 510205, fax: 510206 South Korea 97 University Avenue, Bahan Tsp, Yangon. tel: 527142-4, 515190, fax: 513286, email: hankuk@ kore mby.net.mm Lao A-1, Diplomatic Quarters, Tawwin Road, Dagon Tsp, Yangon. tel: 222482, fax: 227446, email: Laoembcab@ mptmail. net.mm Malaysia 82, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Road, Yangon. tel: 220248, 220249, 220251, 220230, fax: 221840, email: mwkyangon@mptmail. net.mm Nepal 16, Natmauk Yeiktha, Yangon. tel: 545880, 557168, fax: 549803, email: nepemb @mptmail.net.mm Pakistan A-4, diplomatic Quarters, Pyay Road, Yangon. tel: 222881 (Chancery Exchange) fax: 221147, email: pakistan@ myanmar. com.mm Philippines 50, Sayasan Road, Bahan Tsp, Yangon. tel: 558149-151, fax: 558154, email: yang onpe@mptmail.net.mm Russian 38, Sagawa Road, Yangon. tel: 241955, 254161, fax: 241953, email: rusinmyan@mptmail .net.mm Serbia No. 114-A, Inya Road, P.O.Box No. 943Yangon. tel: 515282, 515283, fax: 504274, email: serbemb@ yangon.net.mm Singapore 238, Dhamazedi Road, Bahan Tsp, Yangon. tel: 559001, fax: 559002, 559922, email: singemb_ ygn@_ sgmfa. gov.sg Sri Lanka 34 Taw Win Road, Yangon. tel: 222812, fax: 221509, email: slembassy. yangon@gmail.com, info@slembyangon.org, www.slembyangon.org Thailand 94 Pyay Road, Dagon Township, Yangon. tel: 226721, 226728, 226824, fax: 221713 United Kingdom 80 Kanna Road, Yangon. tel: 370867, 380322, 371852, 371853, 256438, 370863, 370864, 370865, fax: 370866 United States of America 110, University Avenue, Kamayut Township, Yangon. tel: 536509, 535756, 538038, fax: 650306 Vietnam Building No. 72, Thanlwin Road, Bahan Township, Yangon. tel: 511305, fax: 514897, email: vnemb myr@ cybertech.net.mm Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia No.287/289, U Wisara Rd, Sanchaung Tsp. tel : 01-536153, 516952, fax : 01-516951 UNITED NATIONS ILO Liaison Officer Rm (M1212~1220), 12 Fl-A, Traders Hotel. 223, tel: 242 393, 242811. fax: 242594. IOM 12th Flr, Traders Hotel, 223, tel: 252560 ext. 5002 UNAIDS Rm: (1223~1231), 12 Fl, Traders Hotel. tel: 252361, 252362, 252498. fax: 252364. UNDCP 11-A, Malikha St, Mayangone tsp. tel: 666903, 664539. fax: 651334. UNDP 6, Natmauk Rd, Bahan tel: 542910-19. fax: 292739. UNFPA 6, Natmauk Rd, Bahan tsp. tel: 546029. UNHCR 287, Pyay Rd, Sanchaung tsp. tel: 524022, 524024. fax 524031. UNIAP Rm: 1202, 12 Fl, Traders Hotel.tel: 254852, 254853. UNIC 6, Natmauk St., BHN tel: 52910~19 UNICEF 14~15 Flr, Traders Hotel. P.O. Box 1435, KTDA. tel: 375527~32, fax: 375552 email: unicef.yangon@unicef. org, www.unicef.org/myanmar. UNODC 11-A, Malikha Rd., Ward 7, MYGN. tel: 666903, 660556, 660538, 660398, 664539, fax: 651334. email: fo.myanmar@unodc.org www. unodc.org./myanmar/ UNOPS Inya Lake Hotel, 3rd floor, 37, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Mayangone Tsp. tel: 951657281~7. Fax: 657279. UNRC 6, Natmauk Rd, P.O. Box 650, TMWE tel: 542911~19, 292637 (Resident Coordinator), fax: 292739, 544531. WFP 3rd-flr, Inya Lake Hotel, 37, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd. tel: 657011~6 (6-lines) Ext: 2000. WHO 12A Fl, Traders Hotel. tel:250583. ASEAN Coordinating Of. for the ASEAN Humanitarian Task Force, 79, Taw Win st, Dagon Township. Ph: 225258. FAO Myanma Agriculture Service Insein Rd, Insein. tel: 641672, 641673. fax: 641561.
General Listing
ACCOMMODATIONHOTELS
Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon 40 Natmauk Rd, Tarmwe. tel: 544500. fax: 544400. Summit Parkview Hotel 350, Ahlone Rd, Dagon Tsp. tel: 211888, 211966. fax: 227995. Thamada Hotel 5, Alan Pya Phaya Rd, Dagon. tel: 243639, 243640, 243641. Traders Hotel 223 Sule Pagoda Rd. tel: 242828. fax: 242838. Winner Inn 42, Than Lwin Rd, Bahan Tsp. tel: 535205, 524387. email: winnerinnmyanmar @gmail.com Yangon YMCA 263, Mahabandoola Rd, Botataung Tsp. tel: 294128, Yuzana Hotel 130, Shwegondaing Rd, Bahan Tsp, tel : 01-549600, 543367 Yuzana Garden Hotel 44, Alanpya Pagoda Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp, tel : 01-248944
AIR CONDITION
Chigo No. 216, 38 Street (Upper), Kyauktada Tsp, tel : 373472
No.7A, Wingabar Road, Bahan Tsp, Yangon. Tel : (951) 546313, 430245. 09-731-77781~4. Fax : (01) 546313. www.cloverhotel.asia. info@cloverhotel.asia Confort Inn 4, Shweli Rd, Bet: Inya Rd & U Wisara Rd, Kamaryut, tel: 525781, 526872 Golden Aye Yeik Mon Hotel 4, Padauk Lane, 4th Word, Aye Yeik Mon Housing, Hlaing. tel: 681706. Hotel Yangon No. 91/93, 8th Mile Junction, Mayangone. tel : 01-667708, 667688. Inya Lake Resort Hotel 37 Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd. tel: 662866. fax: 665537. Orchid Hotel 91, Anawrahta street, Pazundaung Township, Yangon, . Tel: 399930, 704740, 293261. E-mail: orchidhotel@myanmar. com. mm.
The First Air conditioning systems designed to keep you fresh all day GUNKUL Engineer supply Co., Ltd. No.437 (A), Pyay Road, Kamayut. P., O 11041 Yangon, Tel: +(95-1) 502016-8, Mandalay- Tel: 02-60933. Nay Pyi TawTel: 067-420778, E-mail freshaircon@gkmyanmar. com.mm. URL: http:// www.freshaircon.com General 83-91, G-F, Bo Aung Kyaw St, Kyauktada Tsp, tel : 706223, 371906
Reservation Office (Yangon) 262-264, Pyay Road, Dagon Centre, A# 03-01, Sanchaung Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 95-1-501937, 536255, 09-520-0926.
The Oasis Hotel (Nay Pyi Taw)
ASTROLOGER
Saya Min Thoun Dara Astrologer No(2), Maha Wizaya Pagoda North Stairway, Dagon Tsp. tel: 296184
Emergency Numbers
Ambulance tel: 295133. Fire tel: 191, 252011, 252022. Police emergency tel: 199. Police headquarters tel: 282541, 284764. Red Cross tel:682600, 682368 Traffic Control Branch tel:298651 Department of Post & Telecommunication tel: 591384, 591387. Immigration tel: 286434. Ministry of Education tel:545500m 562390 Ministry of Sports tel: 370604, 370605 Ministry of Communications tel: 067-407037. Myanma Post & Telecommunication (MPT) tel: 067407007. Myanma Post & Tele-communication (Accountant Dept) tel: 254563, 370768. Ministry of Foreign Affairs tel: 067-412009, 067-412344. Ministry of Health tel: 067-411358-9. Yangon City Development Committee tel: 248112. HOSPITALS Central Womens Hospital tel: 221013, 222811. Children Hospital tel: 221421, 222807 Ear, Nose & Throat Hospital tel: 543888. Naypyitaw Hospital (emergency) tel: 420096. Workers Hospital tel: 554444, 554455, 554811. Yangon Children Hospital tel: 222807, 222808, 222809. Yangon General Hospital (East) tel: 292835, 292836, 292837. Yangon General Hospital (New) tel: 384493, 384494, 384495, 379109. Yangon General Hospital (West) tel: 222860, 222861, 220416. Yangon General Hospital (YGH) tel: 256112, 256123, 281443, 256131. ELECTRICITY Power Station tel:414235 POST OFFICE General Post Office 39, Bo Aung Kyaw St. (near British Council Library). tel: 285499. INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Yangon International Airport tel: 662811. YANGON PORT Shipping (Coastal vessels) tel: 382722 RAILWAYS Railways information tel: 274027, 202175-8.
INYA1 Resturant & Bar No.(1), Inya Road, Kamayut Tsp. Tel: 01-527506 email: inyaone@gmail.com www.inya1.com
Strand Bar 92, Strand Rd, Yangon, Myanmar. tel: 243377.fax: 243393, sales@thestrand.com.mm www.ghmhotels.com
The Grand Mee Ya Hta Executive Residences 372, Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Pabedan Tsp. tel: 951-256355 (25 lines). fax: 951-256360. email: gmer@ mptmail.net.mm, www.grandmeeyahta.com
Lobby Bar PARKROYAL Yangon, Myanmar. 33, Alan Pya Phaya Road, Dagon Tsp. tel: 250388.
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BEAUTY & MASSAGE
MYANMAR BOOK CENTRE Nandawun Compound, No. 55, Baho Road, Corner of Baho Road and Ahlone Road, (near Eugenia Restaurant), Ahlone Township. tel: 212 409, 221 271. 214708 fax: 524580. email: info@ myanmarbook.com
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DRINKING WATER
Alpine Parami Road, Kapasa 4 shophouse, Mayangone. tel: 666258 Everyone needs a MIRACLE once in thier lives. Bio Disc energised water promotes yourhealth and lifestyle. enquires551616, 725228
The Uranium Dance Studio Pearl condo Bldg (C), 2nd flr, Bahan Tsp. tel: 09731-42624, 09-514-0404.
A Little Dayspa No. 475 C, Pyi Road, (Between Sweety Home & Shwe Kant Kaw Silk) Kamayut, Yangon. Tel: 09-431-28831.
La Source Beauty Spa 80(A), Inya Rd, Kamayut. tel: 512 380, 511 252. Sedona Hotel, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd. tel: 666 900 My Way Diamond Condo, Bld(A), Rm (G-02), Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp, Yangon. Ph: 52717, 09 51 70528
FITNESS CENTRE
Espace Avenir 523, Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp, Tel : 505214, 505222, 505213 FIT Club Rm 101~3, Marina Residence, 8, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Mayangone Tsp, tel : 650634, 650651 ext:102
CAFS
DUTY FREE
La Brasserie (International) PARKROYAL Yangon. 33, Alan Pya Phaya Road, Dagon Tsp. tel : 250388.
Yangon : A-3, Aung San Stadium (North East Wing), Mingalartaungnyunt Tsp. Tel : 245543, 09-730-37772. Mandalay : Room No.(B,C) (National Gas), 35th St, Btw 80th & 81st, Chanayetharzan Tsp. Tel : 09-6803505, 02 34455, 36748, 71878.
GENERATORS
Traders Hotel, 5th Floor Tel: 242828,Ext: Coreana. Sedona Hotel, Mandalay Ground Fl. Tel: 02-36488, Ext: Coreana
Qi Foot Spa At Inya Lake Hotel, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel: +951-662866, 662857 Ext: 1725
SR 22/1, Next to the Pearl Shopping Centre, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar. tel: 544 297, 549 527, 700 777 , fax: 558 044. email: eros@ mptmail.net.mm. www.erosspa.com
INYA1 Resturant & Bar No.(1), Inya Road, Kamayut Tsp. Tel: 01-527506 email: inyaone@gmail.com www.inya1.com Strand Caf 92, Strand Rd, Yangon. Tel: 243377. fax: 243393, sales@thestrand.com.mm. www.ghmhotels.com Traders Caf Traders Hotel, Yangon. #223, Sule Pagoda Rd. Tel: 242828 ext: 6519
Duty Free Airport Shopping Yangon International Airport Arrival / Departure. tel: 662676 (Airport). office: 90B/1, Inya Road, Kamayut Township. tel: 512534, 500143-5.
PARKROYAL Fitness & Spa PARKROYAL Yangon. 33, Alan Pya Phaya Road, Dagon Tsp. tel: 250388.
EDUCATION CENTRE
MHR Business & Management Institute 905, 9th floor, Modern Iron Market(Thanzay Condo) Lanmadaw St. tel: 707822. NELC (Nelson English Language Centre Young Learner & Adults No 53, Dhamayon Street, Myaynigone, Sanchaung Tsp. tel: 534287 NLEC 82 Anawrahta Rd, Corner of 39 St, Kyauktada Tsp. tel: 250225. RV! Centre Yangon RV Management Services Co., Ltd. Tel: 535433, 541886, 242410, 250388 Ext: 333. email: ask@ rvcenre.com.sg The British Council 92, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp. tel: 254658. Mr. Betchang No.(272), Pyay Rd, DNH Tower, Rm No.(503), 5th flr, Sanchaung Tsp, tel: 095041216
Winning Way No. 589-592, Bo Aung Kyaw St, Yangon-Pathein highway Road. Hlaing Thayar Tsp. Tel: 951645178-182, 685199, Fax: 951-645211, 545278. e-mail: mkt-mti@ winstrategic.com.mm
24 hours Cancer centre No. 330, Yangon International Hotel, Ahlone Road, Dagon Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel: (951) 218388, 218292 Fax: (951) 218389
HAIR
Zen Wellness Care No.62 (A), Room-3, Yaw Min Gyi Street, Dagon Tsp, Yangon. Tel: +951-252939.
Lemon Day Spa No. 96 F, Inya Road, Kamaryut Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 514848, 09-732-08476. E.mail: lemondayspa.2011 @gmail.com Saw Peter Foot Reflexology Oil Massage, Body Massage, Foot Massage. Any time you want at your place. tel : 09-431-56459, 09-518-8047.
BATTERY
CAR DEALER
ISO 9001:2008 (QMS)
The Yangon GYM Summit Parkview Hotel 350, Ahlone Rd, Dagon Tsp. tel: 211888, 211966. Traders Health Club. Level 5, Traders Hotel Yangon#223 Sule Pagoda Rd, Tel: 951 242828 Ext: 6561
Hair Clinic @ Asia Pacific Cut, Colour, Treatment, Perm, Styling, Make up + hair up. Opening hours: Tue to Sun 9 am - 6 pm, 81, Kabaraye Pagoda Road, Bahan Tsp, Yangon. Mu Mu Win, 09-431-64128.
Proven Technology Industry Co., Ltd. No. FS 14, Bayintnaung Rd, Shwe Sabai Yeik Mon, Kamayut Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 951-951-701719~20, 527667, 531030, 531041, 530694. Fax: 527667, 531030. http//www. toyobatterymyanmar.com.
HOME FURNISHING
Piyavate Hospital (Bangkok) Myanmar Represent ative (Head office) Miba Gon Yee Business Group, No.506, 5th-fl, Yuzana Twin Tower, (No.8, Pangyan Tower) Cor of Dhama Zedi & Bargayar Rd, SCHG Tsp. Tel: 500600, 500800, 500900. Fax: 539799. hotline: +9595018777. piyavate@ myanmar.com.mm www.piyavate.com
Shimmering Gold Services Co., Ltd.
ViCtory For liFe
MTG Motors Trading Co.,Ltd No.H, Hlaing Yadanar Housing, Yangon-Insein Road, Hlaing Tsp. tel: 503590, 514165
FLORAL SERVICES
22, Pyay Rd, 9 mile, Mayangone Tsp. tel: 660769, 664363. Home Plus Trading Co., Ltd. No. 457, Aung San Stadium, Mingalartungnyunt Tsp. tel: 394888. Fax: 393008.
BANGKOK, THAILAND
CHOCOLATE
BOOK STORES
ENTERTAINMENT
16/2, Inya Rd, Kamayut Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel: 537907, 503375.
Room - 4021, 3rd Floor, Taw Win Centre. Ph: 8600111 (Ext:4021), 09-803-2581.
Innwa Book Store No. 246, Rm.201/301, GF, Pansodan Street (Upper Block), Kyauktada Tsp. Tel. 389838, 243216, 374324, 514387
G-A, Ground Floor, Pearl Center, Kabaraye Pagoda Road, Yangon. Tel: 09 500 6880 Email: chocolateheaven. sale@gmail.com
Dance Lessons Mon-Fri 12:00 to 23:00. Sat-Sun 10 am to 8 pm Fun dancing Friday nights with Filipino musicians 4, U Tun Myat St, Tamwe. Tel: 01-541 550
Floral Service & Gift Shop No. 449, New University Avenue, Bahan Tsp. YGN. Tel: 541217, 559011, 09-860-2292. Market Place By City Mart Tel: 523840~43, 523845~46, Ext: 205. Junction Nay Pyi Taw Tel: 067-421617~18 422012~15, Ext: 235. Res: 067-414813, 09-49209039. Email : eternal@ mptmail.net.mm
HEALTH SERVICES
VEJTHANI MYANMAR REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE No.125(C), West Shwe Gon Dine Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar. 01-3449977. Hot Line: 09-507-1111, 01-555448, 555998. vejthani@myanmar.com.mm www.vejthani.com
Floral Service & Gift Centre 102(A), Dhamazaydi Rd, Yangon.tel: 500142 Summit Parkview Hotel, tel: 211888, 211966 ext. 173 fax: 535376.email: sandy@ sandymyanmar.com.mm.
81, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon. Tel: 548022, 542979, 553783, 09-8030847, 09-730-56079. Email: asiapacific. myanmar@gmail.com.
LEGAL SERVICE
U Min Sein, BSc, RA, CPA.,RL Advocate of the Supreme Court 83/14 Pansodan St, Yangon. tel: 253 273. uminsein@mptmail.net.mm
Foral Service & Gifts shop No.2, Corner of Khay Mar St & Baho Rd (Near Asia Royal Hospital), Sanchaung Tsp, Yangon. email: yangonflorist@ myanmar.com.mm. Tel: 01-510406, 09-73184714.
Top Marine Show Room No-385, Ground Floor, Lower Pazundaung Road, Pazundaung Tsp, Yangon. Ph: 01-202782, 09-851-5597
Foam Spray Insulation No-410, Ground Floor, Lower Pazuntaung Road, Pazuntaung Tsp, Yangon. Telefax : 01-203743, 09730-26245, 09-500-7681. Hot Line-09-730-30825.
No. 365/367, Bo Aung Kyaw st (Upper), IHBC, Kyauktada Tsp. Tel: 392484 , 389824, 09803-0166. Fax: 392590. Email: radiant.aesthetics @gmail.com. Web: www. kembanganradiant.com
FURNITURE
NatRay Co., Ltd. Rm 807, La Pyayt Wun Plaza. tel : 01-370833, 370836
Acupuncture, Medicine Massage, Foot Spa Add:No,27(A),Ywa Ma Kyaung Street, Hlaing Township, Yangon. Tel: 01-511122, 526765.
Intuitive Design, Advertising, Interior Decoration Corporate logo/Identity/ Branding, Brochure/ Profile Booklet/ Catalogue/ Billboard, Corporate diary/ email newsletter/ annual reports, Magazine, journal advertisement and 3D presentation and detailed planning for any interior decoration works. Talk to us: (951) 430-897, 553-918 www.medialane.com.au 58B Myanma Gon Yaung Housing, Than Thu Mar Road, Tamwe, Yangon.
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PLEASURE CRUISES
Black Canyon Coffee & International Thai Cuisine 330, Ahlone Rd, Dagon Tsp. tel: 0980 21691, 395052. email: blackcanyon@yangon. net.mm. Eugenia 47, Manawhari Housing Estate, Baho Road, Ahlone Tsp. tel: 227346. Feel Myanmar Foods 124, Pyi Htaung Su Yeik Thar Street, Dagon Tsp. tel: 725736. Mesamis French Restaurant No.5, U Htun Nyein St, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Mayangone Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 656611, 09-431-35406. Email: info@ mesamisyangon.com Tiger Hill Chinese Restaurant Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon 40, Natmauk Road, Tamwe Tsp, Lobby Level, Tel: 544500 Ext 6253 Traders Gourmet Corner Level 1, Traders Hotel, #223 Sule Pagoda Road, Kyauktada Tsp. Tel : 242828 ext : 6503 Traders Gallery Bar Level 2, Traders Hotel, #223 Sule Pagoda Road. tel: 242 828. ext: 6433 Traders Lobby Lounge Level 1, Traders Hotel, #223 Sule Pagoda Road. tel: 242 828. ext: 6456 ILBC 180, Thunandar 9th Lane, Thumingalar Housing, Thingungyung.tel: 562401.
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No.35(b), Tatkatho Yeik Mon Housing, New University Avenue, Bahan Township, Yangon. Tel: 951-549451, 557219, 540730. www.yangon-academy.org Myanmar. Tel: 95-1-535783, 527705, 501429. Fax: 95-1-527705. Email: salesikon@myanmar.com.mm Ocean Supercentre (North Point ), 9th Mile, Mayangone Tsp. tel: 651 200, 652963. Pick n Pay Hyper Market Bldg (A,B,C), (14~16), Shwe Mya Yar Housing, Mya Yar Gone St, Mingalartaungnyunt Tsp. Tel: 206001~3, Fax: 9000199 Sein Gay Har 44, Pyay Rd, Dagon Tsp. tel: 383812, 379823. Super 1 (Kyaikkasan) 65, Lay Daunt Kan St, Ph: 545871~73 Super 1 (Shwe Bonthar) 397, Bogyoke Aung San St, Pabedan. Ph: 250268~29 Victoria Shwe Pone Nyet Yeik Mon, Bayint Naung Rd, Kamaryut Tsp. tel : 515136.
Road to Mandalay Myanmar Hotels & Cruises Ltd. Governors Residence 39C, Taw Win Road, Dagon Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar. tel: (951) 229860 fax: (951) 217361. email: RTMYGN@mptmail.net.mm www.orient-express.com
Monsoon Restaurant & Bar 85/87, Thein Byu Road, Botahtaung Tsp. tel: 295224, 09-501 5653.
PAINT
TOP MARINE PAINT No-410, Ground Floor, Lower Pazundaung Road, Pazundaung Tsp, Yangon. Ph: 09-851-5202
No. 105/107, Kha-Yae-Bin Road. between Pyi Daung Su Yeik Tha (Halpin) and Manawhari Road/Ahlone Tsp. Tel: 09-730-29973, 09-731-08608. Tel/Fax: 538 895. H/P: 09 5409469, 09 8032909.
goldengalon@mptmail.net.mm
ILBC IGCSE SCHOOL No.(34), Laydauntkan Road, Tamwe Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 542982, 545720, 549106,545736,400156 Fax: 541040 Email: info@ilbc.net.mm www.ilbcedu.com ISM Intl School W 22/24, Mya Kan Thar Housing, Hlaing Tsp. tel:530082, 530083. International School Yangon No.20, Shwe Taung Kyar Street, Bahan Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 512793. Kangaroo Child Care 55, Aung Min Gaung 1st Rd, Kamayut Tsp. Tel: 501 568, 09 504 7732. MAA Learning Centre 377, First fl, Shwe Bon Thar St., Pabedan Tsp. Yangon. Tel: 250501, 250502.
SOLAR SYSTEM
The Brightest AC CFL Bulb 21, 9th street, Lanmadaw Tsp. Ph: 212243, 216861, 216864. spsolarstation@gmail.com www.spsolarstation.com
STEEL CONSTRUCTION
PUMP
MTG Pumps & Machineries No.H, Hlaing Yadanar Housing, Yangon-Insein Road, Hlaing Tsp. tel: 503590, 514165.
Italian delicatesse & Ice-cream No.150, Dhamazadi Rd, Bahan Tsp. (Monunent Book Shop) Open Daily 9:00am to 7:00pm. Italian Ice-cream, Pasta, Pizza & Bar (2) G/F, City Mart, Myaynigone Centre. tel : 508469, 508470 ext. 113 Open Daily 9:00am to 10:00pm.
REMOVALISTS
Crown Worldwide Movers Ltd 790, Rm 702, 7th Floor Danathiha Centre, Bogyoke Aung San Road, Lanmadaw Township. tel: 223288, 210 670, 227650. ext: 702. fax: 229212. email: crown worldwide@mptmail.net.mm
House of Memories Piano Bar & Restaurant Myanmar Cuisine & International Food 290, U Wizara Rd, Kamaryut Tsp, Yangon. tel: 525 195, 534 242. e-mail: houseofmemories 9@gmail.com
Pansweltaw Express Cafe: No.228, Ahlone Road, Ahlone Tsp. Tel: 215363 (1)-Rm 309, 3rd fl, Ocean, East Point Shopping Center, Pazundaung Tsp. Tel: 397900 Ext:309. (2)Ground Fl, Ocean North Point Shopping Center. Tel:652959, 652960, Ext: 133. www. pansweltaw.com E-mail: pansweltaw@ myanmar.com.mm
PEB Steel Buildings 60 (A), Halpin Road, Yangon. Tel: 01-218223, 218224. Fax: 218224. marketing@pebsteel.com. mm www.pebsteel.com.mm
TRAVEL AGENTS
1. WASABI : No.20-B, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Yankin Tsp,(Near MiCasa), Tel; 666781,09-503-9139 2. WASABI SUSHI : Market Place by City Mart (1st Floor). Tel; 09-430-67440 Myaynigone (City Mart) Yankin Center (City Mart) Junction Mawtin (City Mart)
SUPERMARKETS
Asia Light 106, Set Yone Rd., Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp. tel: 294074, 294083. Capital Hyper Mart 14(E), Min Nandar Road, Dawbon Tsp. Ph: 553136. City Mart (Aung San Branch) tel: 253022, 294765. (9:00 am to 9:00 pm) City Mart (47th St Branch) tel: 200026, 298746. (9:00 am to 9:00 pm) City Mart (Junction 8 Branch) tel: 650778. (9:00 am to 9:00 pm) City Mart (FMI City Branch) tel: 682323. (9:00 am to 9:00 pm) City Mart (Yankin Center Branch) tel: 400284. (9:00 am to 9:00 pm) City Mart (Myaynigone Branch) tel: 510697. (9:00 am to 10:00 pm) City Mart (Zawana Branch) tel:564532. (9:00 am to 9:00 pm) City Mart (Shwe Mya Yar Branch) tel: 294063. (9:00 am to 9:00 pm) City Mart (Chinatown Point Branch) tel: 215560~63. (9:00 am to 10:00 pm) City Mart (Junction Maw Tin Branch) tel: 218159. (9:00 am to 9:00 pm) City Mart (Marketplace) tel: 523840~43. (9:00 am to 10:00 pm) City Mart (78th Brahch-Mandalay) tel: 02-71467~9. (9:00 am to 10:00 pm) IKON Mart IKON Trading Co., Ltd. No.332, Pyay Rd, San Chaung P.O (11111), Yangon,
Admissions Office: No. 44, Than Lwin Road, Bahan Township, Yangon. Tel: 535433, 09-850-3073. Email: rviacademygn@ rvcentre.com.sg Streamline Education 24, Myasabai Rd, Parami, Myangone Tsp. tel: 662304, 09-500-6916.
Asian Trails Tour Ltd 73 Pyay Rd, Dagon tsp. tel: 211212, 223262. fax: 211670. email: res@ asiantrails.com.mm Htoo Travels 209/c, first flr, Shwe Gonedaing Rd, Bahan. Tel: 548554, 548039.
Phoenix Court (Chinese) PARKROYAL Yangon. 33, Alan Pya Phaya Road, Dagon Tsp. tel: 250388. Kandawgyi (Royal Lake) Park, Yangon. (opposite of Eye Hospital) Ph: 556837, 556838. Fax: 556875. E-mail: whitericeyangon@gmail.com www.whiterice-myanmar. com
NO.13, Rm-3/4, Kyaung Lane, Myaynigone(N), Tel: 501971, 516955, 516977, email: miracle_ tour@ myanmar.com.mm Sun Far Travels & Tours 27, Ground flr, 38th st, Kyauktada Tsp. Tel: 380888.
Schenker (Thai) Ltd. Yangon 59 A, U Lun Maung Street. 7 Mile Pyay Road, MYGN. tel: 667686, 666646.fax: 651250. email: sche nker@mptmail.net.mm.
INYA1 Resturant & Bar No.(1), Inya Road, Kamayut Tsp. Tel: 01-527506 email: inyaone@gmail.com www.inya1.com
Shiki-Tel (Japanese) PARKROYAL Yangon. 33, Alan Pya Phaya Road, Dagon Tsp. tel: 250388. Signature Near U Htaung Bo Round, about Bahan Tsp. tel: 546488, 543387.
LANGUAGE
Bilingual Language Centre Teaching Myanmar to Non-Myanmar No.7 (Gournd Floor), Thu-Kha-Main Street, Myaynigone, San Chaung. Tel: 09-500-6431, nyalinphyu@gmail.com
Summit Intl Learning Centre No.248, Ahlone Rd, YGN. Ph: 222661, 725718 www.silceducation.com
WATER HEATERS
No. 142, Ground Floor, 46th Street, Botahtaung Township, Yangon. Tel/Fax: 202466. Tel: 398669, 09-511-7876. wwmservices@myanmar. com.mm
Kohaku Japanese Restaurant Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon 40, Natmauk Road, Tamwe Tsp, Lobby Level, Tel: 544500 Ext 6231
SKY VIEW Restaurant No. 255, Rm 1504, 15 Flr, Olympic Tower, Bo Aung Kyaw Rd, Kyauktada Tsp, Tel : 386539, 392886.
SCHOOLS
95, Anawrahta Rd, Pazundaung Tsp. tel:296552, 293754. 336, Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp. tel: 526456. New University Avenue, 551521, 551951, 553896. U Wisara Rd, tel: 524599, 501976.
The Global leader in Water Heaters A/1, Aung San Stadium East Wing, Upper Pansodan Road. Tel: 251033, 09-730-25281.
Water Heater
RESTAURANTS
Enchanting and Romantic, a Bliss on the Lake 62 D, U Tun Nyein Road, Mayangon Tsp, Yangon The Ritz Exclusive Lounge Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon 40, Natmauk Road, Tamwe Tsp, Ground Floor, Tel: 544500 Ext 6243, 6244 TB Bar & Restaurant The Grand Mee Ya Hta Executive Residences (Second Flr) 372, Bogyoke Aung San Road, Pabedan Tsp, Yangon. Tel: 385101, 256355. 256356 Fax: 385101
24 hours open. 5, Alan Pya Phaya Rd, Dagon Tsp, inside Thamada Hotel. tel 243640, 243047, Ext: 32.
ASIA Language & Business Academy (All classes are taught by native English-speaking teachers), No-66 Shwedagon Pagoda Road Dagon Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel:720966, 384055, http://www.alba-edu.com
WEB SERVICES
22, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp. tel 541997. email: leplanteur@ mptmail.net.mm. http://leplanteur.net
Horizon Intl School 25, Po Sein Road, Bahan Tsp, tel : 541085, 551795, 551796, 450396~7. fax : 543926, email : contact@horizonmyanmar. com, www.horizon.com
Yangon International School Fully Accredited K-12 International Curriculum with ESL support No.117,Thumingalar Housing, Thingangyun Township, Yangon. Tel: 578171, 573149 www.yismyanmar.net Yangon International School New Early Childhood Center Pan Hlaing Golf Estate Housing & U Tun Nyo Street, Hlaing Thar Yar Township, Yangon. Tel: 687701, 687702
World-class Web Services Tailor-made design, Professional research & writing for Brochure/ Catalogue/e-Commerce website, Customised business web apps, online advertisement and anything online. Talk to us: (951) 430-897, 553-918 www.medialane.com.au 58B Myanma Gon Yaung Housing. Than Thu Mar Road, Tamwe, Yangon.
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Australias Cadel Evans sets off on the 42.5-kilometre 20th stage of the 2011 Tour de France on July 23. Pic: AFP known as the Ardennes Classics and achieved only once before, by Italian Davide Rebellin. Days prior to defending his Amstel crown Gilbert had won the Fleche Brabanconne on April 13, one of several semiclassic victories the 29year-old also added to his collection. It was that series that gave Gilbert most pleasure. For me, that series [of four wins] was quite phenomenal, said Gilbert. But it was also the way I won the races as well. What Im also proud of is the fact that from April 13 to July 2, no one beat me in a race. Gilbert also took stage wins at the Tour of the Algarve and TirrenoAdriatico, as well as overall victory and a stage win at both the Tour of Belgium and Ster ZLM Toer. And after three runner-up places in the five previous years, he was crowned Belgian champion in June, thus ending four years of Flemish hegemony in the black, orange and yellow jersey. Still, Quick Steps Tom Boonen, the 2005 world and 2009 Belgian champion, took his biggest win of the year at Ghent-Wevelgem a week after Australian Matt Goss took the biggest win of his career at Milan-San Remo, where Gilbert was third. Another Flemish, Saxo Banks Nick Nuyens, proved the wiliest at the Tour of Flanders and a week later fellow Flandrian Johan Van Summeren of Garmin
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By Dave James PARIS With three Grand Slam titles, five Masters, a 70-6 winning year and a record cash haul of US$12.6 million, Novak Djokovic was the king of tennis in 2011. Spurred on by leading Serbia to a maiden Davis Cup title at the back end of 2010, the 24-year-old put together a 43-match winning run in the first half of 2011. It was a surge that brought him the Australian Open title in January and was only ended by a rejuvenated Roger Federer in the semifinals at Roland Garros. As well as claiming a second title in Melbourne, Djokovic won all the seasons opening four Masters at Indian Wells, Miami, Madrid and Rome, defeating Rafael Nadal in the finals of all of them. The Serb then defeated Nadal to win Wimbledon taking the Spaniards world number one spot in the process before clinching the US Open. Again Nadal was the vanquished opponent in the final after Djokovic had defeated Federer from two sets, and two match points down, in a breathtaking semi-final. Djokovics landmark season eventually took its toll with a combination of back and shoulder trouble condemning him to four defeats in the years closing stages. I had an unbelievable year. Nothing can really ruin that. I will always remember this year as the best of my life, he said. Even John McEnroe, whose season winning record of 82 wins against just three defeats, set in 1984, was briefly within the Serbs sights after his US Open victory when he was at 64 wins against two losses, was in awe.
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Serbian player Novak Djokovic reacts after beating French player Jo-Wilfried Tsonga during the mens single semi-final at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London on July 1. Pic: AFP He has had the greatest year in the history of our sport, said the American. Djokovic probably played one of the shots of the year on match point against Federer at Flushing Meadows when he unleashed an all-ornothing forehand service return that left the great Swiss rooted to the spot. Federer double-faulted on the second match point and Djokovic was on his way again. The figures back up Djokovics year of dominance. He beat Nadal six times out of six, Federer four out of five and world number four Andy Murray, two in three, with the Britons win coming courtesy of an injury retirement in the final in Cincinnati. The worlds leading three men have now won 29 of the last 32 Grand Slam crowns. Since the start of 2004, only Gaston Gaudio (2004 French Open), Marat Safin (2005 Australian Open) and Juan Martin del Potro (2009 US Open) have broken their stranglehold. Nadal took his majors collection to 10 in 2011 with a sixth French Open title to equal Bjorn Borgs record Paris haul. The Spaniard lost his number one spot to Djokovic and cut a jaded, frustrated figure as the year closed, complaining about player burn-out and scheduling at the US Open. But claiming the winning point for a fifth Davis Cup triumph against Argentina in Seville in December at least breathed new life into the Spaniard. Nadal will skip the Davis Cup in 2012, preferring to conserve his energy for his Olympic title defence and a new assault on Djokovic. He is also wary of the drawbacks of constant action on the court in 2011, Nadal played 84 matches, more than any of the top four. I know the one way to change the situation is to work more, think more about tennis, do everything in the right shape, do everything good inside the court, everything good outside the court, said the Spaniard. Nadal finished the year with three titles, the last of which was the French Open in June. Federer, meanwhile, defied those who believe that having celebrated his 30th birthday in 2011, his best was behind him. The Swiss won his first title in Doha in January before picking up three more in the home straight in Basel, Paris and a sixth World Tour finals trophy. In between, he had suffered his first-ever Grand Slam loss after being two sets up when Jo-Wilfried Tsonga stunned him in the Wimbledon quarter-finals. He had previously boasted a 178-0 Grand Slam win-loss record when winning the first two sets. That proud record was further blemished by Djokovic at the US Open. But his World Tour Finals win in London means Federer, who finished the season without a Grand Slam title for the first time since 2002, will go into the new campaign on the back of a 17-match winning run. For me, it was the strongest finish Ive ever had in my career. Im looking forward to next year, he said. AFP
Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda celebrates a goal against Bahrain in the final qualifier for the 2011 Asian Cup in Toyota on March 3, 2010. Pic: AFP