"Pubbe ca katapuññata, to be endowed with merits accrued in the past; this is the way to auspiciousness"... DOMESTIC NEWS: 1. General Khin Nyunt receives officials of Fritz Werner Industries (Germany); 2. PM calls for constant contact, coordination between Myanmar and PRC officials for speedy implementation of agreements; 3. State places emphasis on maintenance, preservation of forests to ensure balanced climate; 4. Highly-qualified human resources necessary for emergence of peaceful, modern developed nation - Multimedia teaching centres opened in Theinzayat, Hpa-an, Hlaingbwe; 5. First Session of Myanmar-Bangladesh Joint Commission on Trade held; 6. Agreement on joint exploration of copper and other minerals signed; 7. Myanmar, Malaysia enhancing cooperation in health sector; 8. Labour Minister meets ex-ASEAN Secretary-General; 9. Myanmar-Bangladesh technical agreement (Protocol) signed; 10. 9th ISD Karatedo Tournament commences; 11. Myanmar Golf Tour 2004 to be held... "PERSPECTIVES": "Towards speedy emergence of special industrial park" (Page 2)... FEATURES: "All-round development throughout the nation" (Page 7); "Extended transport facilities for further development of border areas" (Page 10) ... POEM: "Want Mother to see" (Page 11).