HLUTTAW SESSIONS:- Pyidaungsu Hluttaw: MPs suggest constitutional change for national stability, development and reconciliation: Nay Pyi Taw, 18 Nov — "The Pyiduangsu Hluttaw on Tuesday discussed the report submitted by a committee responsible for the implementation and amendment of the constitution. Daw Sanda Min of the Zabyuthiri constituency said that constitutional change is not a one-time matter and it needs amending step by step, adding that the purpose of constitutional amendment is to reinforce national reconciliation rather than instigating conflicts. She called for greater cooperation in changing the constitution within the framework of the law to ensure a better future of the country. U Sai Kyaw Zaw Than of the Shan State constituency- 2 pointed out that the report should be discussed with a focus on national stability and development, national integrity, national reconciliation and rule of law..."...Amyotha Hluttaw: Unscrupulous fuel stations can face temporary or permanent cancellation of their licences: Nay Pyi Taw, 18 Nov — "Maj Zawana, a defence services personnel representative, asked the Amyotha Hluttaw (Upper House) on Tuesday about action taken against unscrupulous oil stations nationwide, with the deputy minister responding that supervisory committees inspect fuel stations to ensure oil quality and accurate measurement. He added that action is taken against fuel stations found guilty of dishonest sales by means of from temporary to total cancellation of their licences. A question was concerned with the possibility of upgrading an industrial ward to an industrial zone in Loikaw, Kayah State..."...Pyithu Hluttaw: Pyithu Hluttaw discuss agricultural and fishery sectors: Nay Pyi Taw, 18 Nov — "Pyithu Hluttaw (Lower House) convened its 31st day meeting on Tuesday with the discussions of agricultural and fishery sectors. U Htay Oo, representative of Hinthada Township constituency, asked whether the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation has plans to substitute agricultural lands that cannot be used now for some reasons with new ones and the plans of ministry to promote paddy productions. Deputy Minister U Than Ohn said that double- crop paddy cultivation with irrigation system could cover the loss of paddy fields for some reasons, and the ministry is now issuing permits to individual and companies to use empty or virgin lands for agricultural purposes. He also said that rice sufficiency of the country is 168 percent for the country?s population of 51.42 million, and the government has adopted a 30-year plan for the sufficiency of rice to the population of 100 million by using highyield varieties, systematic water supply, agricultural methods and enough input items...".....OTHER DOMESTIC NEWS: Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker attends Myanmar Parliamentary Union meeting, meets Danu nationals, media persons...Students urged to be tolerant as reforms carried out step by step...Training Workshop on Mass Event and Disaster Preparedness kicks off...Telecommunication show launched in Yangon...Ministry launches trademark management course...Ownerless motorboat with sawn timber seized in Amarapura...Volunteer course regarding traffic accidents conducted in Mandalay...Children receive medical checkup from MCWA...Trains added with coaches for convenience of passengers...Automatic industrial production technology show kicks off...Wall magazine, photo gallery display documentary photos...Tube-well sunk for rural development in Minbu Township...Pyinmana Sugar Mill to resume crushing of sugarcane on 19 November...Villagers get better communication service in central Myanmar...Happy life of local people and improvement of farming work in Pauktaw Township, Rakhine State...Surgeons at Yangon General Hospital successfully treat heart stabbing victim.....EXTERNAL RELATIONS: More Israeli companies will come to Myanmar with the signing of agreement on protection of investment between Myanmar and Israel...Appointment of Ambassador agreed on...Embassy of Qatar opened in Yangon...Myanmar-the Netherlands Joint Steering Committee meets...Eto to visit Myanmar to join 1st talks with ASEAN defence ministers....."PERSPECTIVES": "Let?s civilize ourselves first" Kyaw Thura.....ARTICLE: "A tranquil retirement" by Pho Thit