EXECUTIVE ORDERS: Republic of the Union of Myanmar President Office (Order No. 28/2014) 3rd Waxing Day of Pyatho, 1376 ME (23 December, 2014) Appointment of Judge of Sagaing Region High Court..... OTHER DOMESTIC NEWS: Commander-in-Chief delivers speech at graduation parade of 12th intake of DSINPS...UPWC-NCCT nationwide ceasefire accord coordination meeting concludes, moving closer to final deal in mid-January meeting...Ministry says fishery expo and contest next month to promote public awareness...Well-wishers donate 506 gold plates, gold paint to Uppatasanti Pagoda...Forestry and land survey courses conclude in PyinOoLwin...People of grassroots level get apartments at low-cost buildings...Union Minister says Myanmar has won int?l recognition for its democratic reform amid challenges...Students get knowledge about cervical cancer disease...Government provides K1 million in funds to construct library...Monastic education school gets two-storey building...Traditional performing concert attracts both tourists and local audiences...Mohnyin GTC opens AGTI courses in 2013-14 academic year...Township Cooperative Syndicate disburses loan for village electricication...Book donations contribute to raising reading skills of locals...Rural Development Dept to upgrade gravel road in Nyaunglebin Township..... EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Agreement signed for first stock exchange in Myanmar...Well-wisher companies donate cash to purchase of sports gear...Plan to host 2nd Special Senior Officials Meeting Responsible for Information in Ngwe Saung...Work committees highlights preparations for ASEAN Economic Community...Thai entrepreneurs seek economic opportunities in Mandalay... "PERSPECTIVES": "Adequate transportation infrastructure is a national pride" by Kyaw Thura..... ARTICLE: "Are the foods we are eating really safe for consumption?" by Khin Maung Myint