It was a rare word “objection” almost never heard in any of the General Meetings of government sponsored Associations such as Tourism association of Myanmar aka. UMTA.

The meeting was held on July 2nd at Park Royal Hotel attended by Deputy Minister of Hotels and Tourism, Chairman of UMTA and some 150 members, press, officials and observers. The meeting went according to agenda until the so called new executive committee (EC)members are announced. When asked if there is any objectio to the newly (self-)elected EC, Aye Kyaw from Ruby Land Travel stood up on the second round of question being announced. He objected one of the EC.

There is a low roar in the ball room and eyes are wide open from the sleepiness of the mediocre order of the day. This is the first time ever that a member of the association objected bluntly at a General meeting. The Chairman, the EC had no clue what to do. The meeting stopped for a good minute. Then someone suggested since we have a “Tha-bar Pati” (who also confessed he came to know he is the “Tha-bar Pati” while entering the ball room on the day) he should preside over this situation. So the “Tha-bar Pati” stood up and solemnly announced that he knows nothing. And later he asked if there is anyone who support Aye Kyaw’s objection. Of course, the guy sitting next to Aye Kyaw supported the idea. So there were two.
The “Tha-bar Pati” was confused. He then asked if there is anyone who want to object the Aye Kyaw’s objection. Since there was no answer, he asked if there is anyone supporting the idea of electing the objected person. There was no answer either. So he made a novel conclusion that since there are majority of the people not objecting the idea of electing the person in question, he decided to reject Aye Kyaw’s objection and moved to put down the mic and go back to his seat with a big sigh. Well, believe me, it happened.

Someone in the crowd whispered – What! This is not right! Well. the deputy minister thinks so too. He told the “Tha-bar Pati” who is a retired army colnel and deputy Director General, that he was wrong. He had to picke up the mic again and asked why Aye Kyaw would object. Aye Kyaw now given a chance, spit out that the company in question issued false air-tickets to him and he has put up complaints to the ministry and how that particular ticketing company is managed by a figurehead and the real owner is managing from behind so on and so forth. The Tha-bar Pati had to quickly intervene that no personal matters should bring forward and to concentrate on the finalization of EC approval. He looked to Deputy Minister who told him to count the number of objection and those who opposed it. So it went that there were 3 objection and no “objection” to objection. So far non of the EC member voiced anything.

Well lets see the comments how it ended…

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VoiceWeekly June14. Tayza from Htoo Trading, Zaw Zaw from Max Myanmar, Nay Aung from IGE, Chit Khine from Eden Group are given greenlight to start private banks according to the spokesman Major Tun Thein of Central Bank, Ministry of Finance and Revenue.
The bank of Zaw Zaw of Max Myanmar supposedly named Ayerwaddy Bank whereas Tayza named his bank Asia Green Bank. Eden Group bank is Myanma ShaeSaung, IGE – Amara Bank.

The new banks are in desparate need of staff and the former Asia Wealth Bank (which license revoked due to money laundering case) staff are in hot list.

Asia Green Bank reportedly purchased Banking System from ACE data system, according to Zaw Moe Thant from ACE Data Systems.

No bank announce about their credit card plan which is very peculiare in the Banking Industry but in Myanmar “Credit Card” is a bad word bringing bad omen which brought down previous private banks.

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Now the Immigration has set up PC cameras and will take every one’s picture for the record. Many people still came with either visa on their passport or somehow pre-arranged with an agent.

I have witnessed about 12 people filling form and queuing at the Visa-On-Arrival desk.

A few days ago, two Spanish couple were deported because they filled “Journalist” for their occupation.

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Source from : Messenger Journal(18 May, 2010)

Translation Visa on arrival will be overseen by a committee of 15 from different concerned Ministries, it is learned. Myanmar introduced “Real” Visa on arrival after scrutinized by a body consists of a Deputy Director from Immigration Department, a department head from Legal and Consular Section of MOFA, a lieutenant from Special Branch of Police, Ministry of Home affairs, an officer from Special Investigation Bureau of Ministry of Home Affairs, a Grade 3 officer from Military Intelligence (Sa.Yah.Pa), a manager from Directorate of Hotel and Tourism and a manager from Directorate of Air Transport, Ministry of Transport. The committee will be responsible for approving/disapproving of each traveler’s application of Visa on Arrival, deportation, visa fees and monitoring revenue to Immigration Department. A sub-department is also formed under Immigration Department with 15 people which also consists of 1 high ranking official.

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Direct flight from Vietnam to Yangon is launched.

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Myanmar Visa On Arrival New Policy (with effect from 1st of May 2010)
A. Any nationals holding valid normal passport will be issued Visa On Arrival if being accordance with regulations.
B. Passport of the applicant must be valid at least 6 months starting after the date of arrival.
C. Visa On Arrival (for Tourist): fee USD 30 will be collected and will be permitted for 28 days. Application for renewal of Stay Permit is not allowed.
D. Visa On Arrival (for Business): fee USD 40 will be collected and will be permitted for 71 days. The application for renewal of Stay Permit can be submitted.
E. Visa On Arrival (for Social Visit): fee USD 40 will be collected and will be permitted for 28 days. The application for renewal of Stay Permit can be submitted.
F. Visa On Arrival (for Transit): fee: USD 18 will be collected and will be permitted for 24 hours.
G. Applicant must have a return air ticket to leave from Myanmar.
H. Applicant must stay in the licensed hotels, Motels or Guesthouses recognized by the Myanmar Government. The exact address of accommodation must be shown.
I. Those who have place to accommodate such as house of friends or relatives, Industry or Workshop must show the exact address of the host.
J. Applicant must bring two photos (4×6 cm in size) being photographed within past 6 months.
K. Applicant must undertake to follow all the existing rules and regulations including Myanmar Immigration ACT.
L. Children shown on the passport of the parents below 7 year of age will be permitted Visa for free. Children of Individual Passport Holder below 7 year of age will be permitted Visa for free.
M. Individual Traveler must be able to show at least USD 300 as belonging. Traveler (for Social Visit) must be able show at least USD 600 as belonging. Or Foreign Exchange equivalent to USD can be also shown.
N. Applicant must visit by observing the existing Myanmar Visa Regulations.
O. Unauthorized restricted areas are not allowed. Foreigners must be noticed about restricted areas.
P. During stay in Myanmar, applicant must report about the address of accommodation to the concerning Township Immigration Office through Hotel, Motel, Inn, Guesthouse, home or office where he/she stays.
Q. Applicant can get the application form for Visa On Arrival from the airlines or On Line.

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Visa On Arrival is granted to some tourists without prior application according to a Myanmar Journal. According to one witness at the airport, some tourists are seen coming in without prearranged “Visa on Arrival” (the old procedure) but they are being checked out by a tour company agent who deal with the immigration officers. Travel industry welcome the news but a bit skeptical that this process will really allow all nationalities. On the other hand, travelers should check with their airlines if they are allowed to board without any visa or any visa-on-arrival document. We would suggest travelers should contact with reliable travel agency who will meet them at the airport to check them out if there is any problem.

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Visa On Arrival is granted to some tourists without prior application according to a Myanmar Journal. According to one witness at the airport, some tourists are seen coming in without prearranged “Visa on Arrival” (the old procedure) but they are being checked out by a tour company agent who deal with the immigration officers. Travel industry welcome the news but a bit skeptical that this process will really allow all nationalities. On the other hand, travelers should check with their airlines if they are allowed to board without any visa or any visa-on-arrival document. We would suggest travelers should contact with reliable travel agency who will meet them at the airport to check them out if there is any problem.

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