HLUTTAW SESSIONS:- Pyithu Hluttaw: MPs raise queries about immigration issues: "Nay Pyi Taw, 15 June — Offspring who was born of a Myanmar citizen parent and a foreigner will only be applied for the status of associate citizen, said U Win Myint, deputy minister for Immigration and Population to Pyithu Hluttaw on Monday. In response to the query of U Zaw Tun, MP of Momauk constituency, U Win Myint said such newborn baby outside home country must be reported to the Myanmar missions within one year in the relevant countries, and the associate citizenship can be applied for the baby when he/she was brought into Myanmar. When asked about travel permits of temporary identity card holders by MP U Ba Shein from Kyaukpyu constituency, the deputy minister also said as these persons have not been approved as citizens, they need travel permit in advance from the local officials in the registered areas. He also denied such restriction is not meant to violate human rights, but to ensure security of temporary ID card holders and rule of law in the country."...Amyotha Hluttaw: Homalin to get arts and science college when state and region university plan is drawn: "Nay Pyi Taw, 15 June — A college needs 2,000 students in minimum, buildings, faculty members, staff, teaching aid and furniture for its establishment, Deputy Minister for Education Dr Zaw Min Aung replied to the question of U Aung Chit Lwin of Sagaing Region Constituency No 11 on Monday session of Amyotha Hluttaw. The deputy minister said that 853 students from Hkamti and Mawlaik districts are pursuing education at Monywa University for 2014-15 academic year. He replied that when a plan for universities is drawn for all regions and states, arrangements will be made to open an arts and science college in Homalin, Sagaing Region. U Saw Maw Tun of Bago Region constituency No 1 asked about a plan for building a modern museum with the shape of royal structures in Mandalay Royal City. Deputy Minister for Culture U Than Swe replied that as the government has built Myanan Sankyaw golden palace with buildings of royal structures for public observation, there is no plan to build a modern museum with Myanmar kings? royal designs. The Hluttaw approved the 2012 Amyotha Hluttaw Law sent back by the Pyithu Hluttaw. The Hluttaw invited MPs to discuss the Myanmar Red Cross Bill and the Border Area and National Races Development Bill with second amendment."..... OTHER DOMESTIC NEWS: Yangon Region OKs controversial new town project...Agriculture Dept urged to lead farmers for cultivation of monsoon paddy...Myanmar to begin sales of health insurance from 1 July...Trainees of NPO Myanmar Egress visit Union Election Commission...Ye Township to develop Phayataung Beach...Cooperative holds annual general meeting...Chin State publishes report on regional administration process...Posters, signboards to raise public awareness for anti-drug campaign...Construction of staff housing completed in Mandalay...Bronze Buddha image conveyed to Shwehsandaw Pagoda in Toungoo...Irrigation dept demonstrates flood prevention...Residents clear road to Myingyan in plastic-free campaign...Firefighters demonstrate use of modern suits...Letter to the Editor: Why no action against dangerous motor drivers?...Thilawa Special Economic Zone project attracts US$ 400 million in short span...President U Thein Sein praises Myanmar U-23 for their great efforts...Vice President U Nyan Tun encourages Myanmar U-23 footballers..... EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Myanmar, Thailand ink MoU on energy, electric power cooperation...Myanmar National Airlines receives new Boeing 737-800 NG...Closing ceremony of 28th SEA Games to be broadcast live...U Thit Linn Ohn presents Credentials to DPRK President...Appointment of Ambassador agreed on...Vice President U Nyan Tun leaves for Russian Federation...Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker meets Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar...MJA to send 20 outstanding students to Japan...Chinese Wushu master trains Myanmar athletes...President U Thein Sein praises Myanmar U-23 for their great efforts...Vice President U Nyan Tun encourages Myanmar U-23 footballers..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Elections are symbol of democracy" by Myint Win Thein..... ARTICLE: "Books for Children" by Maung Hlaing