ELECTION: "Strengthen democracy foundation by voting" ["Perspectives"]...Shan State election subcommission meets..."In a major democratic nation like USA, the people tend to disapprove of the person they have elected..." Myay Zar [Cartoon]..... OTHER DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe sees off Prime Minister U Thein Sein on his departure for Vietnam to attend 17th ASEAN Summit and related Summits...When Kyangin-Pakokku Railroad Project is completed, local products can be transported to arid regions at low cost - Senior General Than Shwe on inspection tour of Ayeyawady Region...Neyinzaya Bridge in Kalay Tsp inaugurated...Commander, Minister supervise rehabilitation works in Myebon...UMFCCI officials meet Chinese guests...Maj-Gen Aung Than Htut attends ushering of Inlay PhaungdawU Buddha images, Inntha traditional regatta...Mon Peace Group hands over weapons to the State...Health care services provided to storm victims... "PERSPECTIVES": "Strengthen democracy foundation by voting"..... ARTICLES: "For them, the most important thing is..." Dagonthar..."Electric power projects to improve public living status" Ko Thitsar.....POEM: "To raise nation?s glory" Khun Ye Thwe-Ayethaya (Trns).....CARTOON: "In a major democratic nation like USA, the people tend to disapprove of the person they have elected..." Myay Zar