DOMESTIC NEWS: I have high regard and great expectations for the power of straightforwardness and bravery of Kayin nationals in the peace building and national reconciliation process...Union Minister for SWRR inspects river erosion in Minbu Township...Bhaddanta Sobhita honored for winning Stockholm World Peace Prize...“Myanmar is now on the path to democracy. A nascent democracycan be compared to a toddler learning to walk; we have to be careful not to falter at this stage and need to maintain a proper balance. If we wish democracy to survive, we have to respect the rule of law and existing rules and regulations.”...Union Minister U Ohn Win inspects storage of raw jade...Deputy Minister U Khin Maung Tin visiting Maungtaw...Kayin New Year festival in Einme attracts visitors...Fires in Mandalay Region cause K 430 mln loss last year...Two men caught, charged with drug smuggling in Tachilek...Police confiscate illegally transported snakes in Hsenwi...Myittha Bridge (Gangaw) over Myittha River inaugurated...Myanmar Daily Weather Report (Issued at 7:00 pm Saturday 5th January, 2019)...Every team is a challenge for our team, says Maung Maung Lwin...English Lesson 14(CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK)...Sunday Comics.....EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Hotel & Tourism Ministry holds talks with Hong Kong Macau and Myanmar Chamber officials...Foreign Heads of State send felicitations to President U Win Myint...Individual trade at borders tops K14.9 bln in FY 2018-2019...Bilateral trade with Philippines up more than 7% in October...Myanmar team leaves Oman, Qatar for international friendlies.....OPINION: "Live in unity, prevent disintegration of the Union".....ARTICLES: "Roundtable discussions on Educational Reforms" - By Nandar Win, Win Win Maw PHOTO: WIN WIN..."Tranquil Travelling" - By Khin Moh Moh Aung Yadanabon University..."Don't believe easily on others!'' - By Lionel Zaw (Nyan Zaw Lwin) Third Year (Honours) English Dawei University..."Kids with Traditional hair style near Bagan attract local, foreign visitors - Min Htet Aung (Mandalay Sub-printing House), PHOTO: Thant Zin..." The Moon and Rose'' - By AW Khin Myat Phone Grade 11 A, BEHS 4, Botahtaung..." Let's lead a tranquil and peaceful life'' - By Su Naychi Moe (Naychi ) first M.B.B.S; U.M.1