DOMESTIC NEWS: New inter-village tar road in Ayeyawady cuts travel time and costs to residents...MoI Deputy Minister meets with IPRD staff in Bawlake, Loikaw districts...OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT COMMISSION OF ENQUIRY...Plastics, netting removed from coral reefs in Kawthoung...Eight fishermen killed after boats capsize in sea off Nant Thar Myaing Village, Thongwa Township...Five dead in tug boat sinking in Chindwin River...Seminar on Knowledge Sharing for Better Dams held in Yangon...Two new bridges benefit residents in Sagaing Region, Chin State...Ell Pilot Project launched...General Aung San Shield: Yangon draws Sagaing in 1st leg semifinal.....EXTERNAL RELATIONS: State Counsellor to visit Czech Republic, Hungary in near future...Experts rally for Bagan’s inclusion in World Heritage List...Mandalay General Hospital commemorates World Digestive Health Day 2019...Myanmar Nautical Association to help seafarers improve English proficiency...Myanmar fish breeders need to adhere to GAqP for EU market...China electronic enterprises prepping to invest in Myanmar...Mineral exports down 24% in current FY...Over 4,900 tons of mangoes go to China from Muse border in one week...FIFA to fund indoor futsal stadium construction in Yangon.....OPINION: "Schools are a place for academic and social development".....ARTICLE: "BIMSTEC: An Opportunity for International Collaboration, Cooperation, Coordination and Communication (4Cs) for Conservation of Regional Forests, Wildlife and Biodiversity" - By S. K. BASU..."Bat Cave in Kanbalu Township: a popular destination for holiday makers" - By Aung Win Nyein (Kanbalu)