HLUTTAW SESSIONS:- Pyidaungsu Hluttaw: MPs discuss plan to borrow K400 billion as agricultural loan from CBM: "Nay Pyi Taw, 4 June — Pyidaungsu Hluttaw on Thursday put the trip of President U Thein Sein and party to Asia Africa Summit from 21 to 24 April 2015 in Indonesia and the trip to ASEAN Summit in Malaysia from 26 to 28 April 2015 on record. Member of Joint Bill Committee U Aung Mya Than sought the approval from the Hluttaw for the bill on rights of peo-ple with disabilities sent back by the President with amendments. Joint Bill Committee member U Khin Maung Shwe also sought the approval from the Hluttaw for the Myanmar Accountancy Council bill. MP U Aung Nyein of Magway Region Constituency No 2, MP U Sein Win of Maubin Constituency, MP U Tin Maung Oo of Shwepyitha Constituency and MP U Myint Oo of Thanatpin Constituency discussed a plan sent by the president for borrowing K400 billion as agricultural loans from Central Bank of Myanmar for 2015-16 FY. Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation U Ohn Than and Deputy Finance Minister Dr Lin Aung explained plans to deliver the loans to farmers. Deputy Minister Daw Nay Pyi Taw, 4 June — Myanmar U-20 team will play against host New Zealand in the (A) group match in the FIFA U-20 World Cup at 1.30 pm Myanmar standard time on 5 June. Myanmar, New Zealand in U-20 match, opening of SEA Games to be broadcast live MRTV News Channel, MRTV Entertainment Channel and Myanmar Radio will broadcast the football match live at 1.30 pm and after the 9 pm news programme. Moreover, MRTV News Channel, MRTV Entertainment Channel and Myanmar Radio will broadcast the opening ceremony of the 28th SEA Games held in Singapore at 6.30 pm Myanmar standard time on 5 June.—MNA Win Maw Tun reviewed the discussions of MPs over the report of the employees and employers rights assessment joint commission and progress of setting the minimum wage sent by the president."...Pyithu Hluttaw: Pyithu Hluttaw session covers teacher vacancies, ferry service: "Nay Pyi Taw, 4 June — Pyithu Hluttaw MPs raised queries on waterway transport, mini hydropower projects and hiring of teachers Thursday during the 58th day session of the Lower House. U Saw Htut Khaung Lwin from Kyainn-Seikkyi Township constituency in Kayin State asked the Ministry of Transport about progress on repairs on a ferry boat crossing the Athtayan River. Deputy Minister for Transport U Han Sein said the vessel is being repaired at Thanlwin shipyard and is expected to return to the river in July. Daw Sandar Min, MP from Zabuthiri constituency, asked for construction of a mini hydropower project on Nant Salain creek in fiscal 2016-2017. Deputy Minister U Maw Tha Htwe said the creek has no steep slope and is suitable for a reservoir rather than a hydropower plant. The deputy minister, however, said a hydropower plant would be constructed on Honehnyi creek, which has a potential capacity of 5 megawatts in rainy season, and could be a site for two plants. MP U Tin Htay Aung of Yesagyo Township urged the government to fill vacancies of teachers immediately in some villages of his constituency as the school season has started. Deputy Minister for Education U Thant Shin said the ministry has appointed new teachers in schools, and the required teachers will be appointed on a daily payment basis under the management of the state government."..... OTHER DOMESTIC NEWS: Tatmadaw discharges another 51 minors from military service...Myanmar yoga enthusiasts set to join international celebrations...Lawwaw National Unity and Development Party applies for registration as political party...Information for Public Remonstration...Country?s 2nd-largest bronze bell installed at Shwetaungsa Pagoda in Dawei...Students view construction of new Meiktila Lake bridge...Hawnan Building reopens to visitors...Bronze statue of king to be erected for Sagaing anniversary...Anti-drug art competition held in Pyinmana Tsp...Wall magazine, photo show depict anti-drug campaign...Foundation helps improve rural lives through small loan enterprises...Chinlone clubs demonstrate skills in contest...Mandalay Region government concentrates on financial development...MU Chemistry Dept provides assistance to ailing faculty members...Well-wisher donates stationery to basic education students...Cyclists plan ride for World Environment Day..... EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Vice President U Nyan Tun to attend opening ceremony of 28th SEA Games in Singapore...Myanmar, New Zealand in U-20 match, opening of SEA Games to be broadcast live...Union FM meets diplomats, UN agency officials at new briefing...Myanmar businesses invited to take part in Thailand lighting exhibition...Yangon Region marks School Enrolment Day...Mistake by goalie Syazwan sees Singapore lose 1?2 to Myanmar..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Investing in education the smartest choice" by Kyaw Thura..... ARTICLE: "Foundation helps improve rural lives through small loan enterprises" by Htay Aung