HLUTTAW SESSIONS:- PYITHU HLUTTAW: Rural development programme proposed at the wrong time: MPs...2nd Amyotha Hluttaw 4th regular session holds its 6th day meeting..... OTHER DOMESTIC NEWS: Rubbish collection in Yangon to be privatised...JMC-U?s 9th meeting concludes...Two suspects detained in An...Crime Awareness event held in Maungtaw...Maungtaw curfew hours relaxed...SEZ must establish global trust and better relationships...Tatmadaw releases reaction to OHCHR report...Thandaunggyi Branch of Innwa Bank opened...1,583 fire outbreaks across the country in 2016...Departmental action taken against over 70 policemen in Ayeyawady...Telecoms networks to be expanded in remote areas...Minbya to have 24-hour electricity in February...Raw opium, stimulant tablets seized in Kalaw...4,000 jobs available at Junction city shopping center...Ywangan in Shan State achieve designation protecting its name...Union Day ceremonies, peace programme to be broadcast live Sunday...50 more tube-wells to be emerged in Kyaukse Tsp before summer...Tatmadaw column engages with KIA/TNLA combined troops in Kutkai...Empowering women through self-reliance groups nationwide...Two-storey building to be constructed in Kalewa hospital...People Democracy Party presents policy and programs...Mary Chapman to provide free sign language course for locals..... EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Malaysian aid for Rakhine arrives in Myanmar...State Counsellor receives Minister for Foreign Trade and Development of Finland...Group from China to inspect, certify rice mills...US exchange rate jumped to over Ks1,369 on 8th Jan...Shareholders of FPB asked to sell stocks due to financial situation...Myanmar-China (2+2) high-level consultations held..... "OPINION": "Immature but up-and-coming YBS" - Khin Maung Oo..... ARTICLE: "The festivals of the month Tabodwe" - Dr. Khin Maung Nyunt