HLUTTAW SESSIONS: Pyithu Hluttaw: UEC explains electoral differences at Pyithu Hluttaw: "Nay Pyi Taw, 24 July — People with temporary National Registration Cards will not be allowed to vote in the 8 November general election, U Myint Naing of the Union Election Commission told the Pyithu Hluttaw on Friday, in response to a query about differences in rules between the upcoming ballot and the 2010 vote. The electoral register for early voting has been posted in offices of UEC sub-commissions, he said, affirming measures to ensure that a person cannot vote twice. The 2010 election lacked accurate records of people eligible for early voting, he added. U Kyi Tha of the Gwa constituency called for improved record keeping for rural farmlands that belong to the Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation U Ohn Than responded that the Settlement and Land Record Department is making efforts to digitalize a map of farmlands and fields so as to provide accurate data on land use. The Pyithu Hluttaw approved the banks and financial institutions bill submitted by the Central Bank of Myanmar."...Amyotha Hluttaw: Call for Speakers? Corner relocation rejected at Amyotha Hluttaw: "Nay Pyi Taw, 24 July — A call from Yangon constituency MP U Phone Myint Aung for relocation of the Speakers? Corner from the west corner of the Kyaikkasan Ground in the country?s largest city to a more suitable place was turned down Friday in the Amyotha Hluttaw. It would be impossible to move the public site to another place, U Kyaw Kyaw Win, Deputy Minister at President?s Office, responded, explaining that the area is set up in the township of Tamwe for peaceful parades, assemblies and public speaking in accordance with the law. Before the establishment of the Speakers? Corner, protests occurred near Sule Pagoda or at Mahabandoola Park or other central locations, causing traffic congestion, he added. The Amyotha Hluttaw agreed to discuss the monogamy bill, the Pyithu Hluttaw amendment bill and the organ donation bill."..... OTHER DOMESTIC NEWS: YCDC to sell affordable housing units to low-income families...Employment fair focuses on personality-based job matching...Myanmar Pearl Exhibition raises country?s FE...Gov?t, ethnic armed groups adjourn ceasefire talks until next month...Low demand limits Mawlamyine Airport schedule...Lenovo reveals market expansion goal in Myanmar...International charity aids conservation of Indawgyi Lake...Telenor to construct phone towers in Matupi, Chin State...Health workers treat school children...Electoral officials inspect voter lists in Tatkon Tsp...Guardians apply stipends for students in Ottarathiri Tsp...New road to cut travel time for villagers...Red Cross, firefighters demonstrate rescue operations..... EXTERNAL RELATIONS: France?s outgoing ambassador calls on Defence Services Chief...President U Thein Sein meets South Korean delegates..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Preparedness key to surviving disasters" Kyaw Thura..... ARTICLE: "The Higher Purpose of Democracy" by Kyi Mun...:Putting Morality First" by Htun Tin Htun