DOMESTIC NEWS: Central Command Commander?s Shield boxing competition commences...Commander views preservation methods of quality paddy strains...Industry-1 Minister inspects Nay Pyi Taw cement plant project (Taungphila)...Educative talks on health held...Mayor looks into laying of new pavements...Earthquake News...Commander attends first cash donation ceremony for Performing Arts Competitions...Objectives of the 17th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions...Minister inspects development tasks in Pyapon Township...Press meet on private-owned health care services held...Vice-Chairman of Bago Division PDC looks into regional development tasks...Talks on Computer Networking Opportunity with Cisco held...Basic Clerical Course No (130) concludes...Commander meets local farmers in Rakhine State...Construction of paper mills, bricks factories inspected...Commander carries out regional development tasks in Shwebo District...Commander looks into Pathein-Monywa road, embankments...Commander carries out regional development tasks in Shwebo District...DY Minister of Construction inspects No 2 concrete jetty...International Literacy Day observed in Loikaw...A (H1N1) flu control measures gaining momentum...Old students of IM-2 to hold respect paying ceremony on 26 December...Weather forecast on (20-9-2009)...Noteworthy amount of rainfall..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Create a drug-free environment"..... ARTICLES: "Today?s vehicles and motorways in Myanmar (1)" Articles: Kayan Soe Myint, Photos: Ministry of Construction..."Strengthening nation?s workforce through amnesty" ["...The released prisoners as well as their family members will be delighted. The entire people will be happy as well. The prison is a place where law breakers are detained and prisoners are trained to mend their bad behaviours and become good citizens for the human society. I hope that the released prisoners will actively participate in the drive for opening the door to democracy realizing the goodwill and loving-kindness of the State and the people."] U Myo Myint (Law)..... BUDDHIST TEACHINGS: ADMONITION By VEN. U Vicittasarabhivamsa, Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru, Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika, Tipitakadhara Dhammabhandagarika