CYCLONE MAHASEN: Rakhine State government prepare for Cyclone Mahasen...Storm warning.....OTHER DOMESTIC NEWS: President U Thein Sein calls for microfinance works to bring real benefits to the poor - Borrowers are to effectively use loans and repay in full...Man stabbed to death in debtrelated argument...Hand luggage stolen in three-minute phone call...Crocodile captured dead in fisherman?s net in Kyauktan Township...Heavy rains and strong winds sweep through Mandalay...Torrential rain pummels Bago with vicious wind gusts...Four legged baby receiving treatment at Taunggyi Children?s hospital...Above 180,000 viss of freshwater fish supplied to Yangon fish market...Strong wind in Kyauktan flattens houses...Nawnghkio officials to address water scarcity...Cash donated to free dispensary...Roads linking Tamu and Homalin Districts upgraded...Wundwin traffic police conduct surprise checks...Eight buildings collapse in strong wind in Yekyi Tsp...Farming rights certificates presented...Yamethin farmers get farming rights certificates...Union Peace-making Work Committee meets responsible persons of UWSP...MMCWA?s prize-presenting ceremony held...Union Border Affairs Minister inspects works for development and peace and tranquility of Rakhine State...Pyapon in desperate need of fresh water...World Books Day in British Council Library...MPF launches emergency, complaint-handling phone lines...Assistance provided to locals for fly-proof latrines...Stimulant tablets worth K 39 million seized at entrance to Nawnghkio...Police seize stimulant tablets in Bahan Township...Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker stresses importance of health promotion in Myanmar...RMGCC 4th anniversary charity golf tournament on 19 May..... EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Vietnam wins ASEAN Taekwondo Championship...Thai rally team visits Myanmar to promote Thai-Myanmar tourism...Japan to provide more educational assistance to Myanmar..... "PERSPECTIVES": "The role of midwives".....ARTICLE: "Village electrification through solar system gaining momentum in rural areas" By: Aung Swe (Shwetada)