"Matapitu upatthanam, to serve thy parents; this is the way to auspiciousness"... DOMESTIC NEWS: 1. The noble traditions of the Tatmadaw; 2. Prime Minister addresses meeting on Electronic Transactions Law (draft); 3. Senior General Than Shwe sends congratulations to President of Russian Federation; 4. Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt sends felicitations to Prime Minister of Ireland; 5. Leading Committee for Observance of the 59th Anniversary Armed Forces Day meets; 6. Parade columns practises marching drills; 7. Nantmaung Creek Bridge in Momeik inaugurated; 8. Ziwaka Mobile Health Train gives treatment to 1,899 patients; 9. Observance of Thingyan in traditional way discussed; 10. Chinese fugitive handed over in Muse; 11. Jade lots earn over 1.3 million euro on second day; 12. Information Sub-committee for Organizing Fourth World Buddhist Summit meets; 13. Organizational set-up of MWAF explained; 14. Youth Teachership Course opened; 15. Capital presented to four Yangon District MCWAs; 16. MAWFA members visit Union National Races Village; 17. Second round of ISD Golf Team Championship continues; 18. Wushu team leaves for China... "PERSPECTIVES": "Strive for speedy realization of educational goal" (Page 2)... "Point 6041 battle, testament to Tatmadaw?s heroic sacrifices" (Pages 8+9)...POEM: "Summer full of golden blooms"... SLOGANS: "Tatmadaw always serving the interest of the nation and the people"; "The Tatmadaw and the people are inseparable"; "The Tatmadaw (Armed Forces) in perpetual service of the people"