The Union of Myanmar The State Peace and Development Council The Law Amending the Territorial Sea and Maritime Zones Law (The State Peace and Development Council Law No. 8/2008) The 8th Waxing of Nadaw, 1370 M.E. (5 December, 2008) The State Peace and Development Council hereby enacts the following Law; 1. This Law shall be called �the Law Amending the Territorial Sea and Maritime Zones Law.� [ more + ] Senior General Than Shwe receives Foreign Affairs Minister of PRC Nay Pyi Taw, 5 Dec�Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar Senior General Than Shwe received visiting Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Yang Jiechi and party of the People's Republic of China at Bayintnaung Yeiktha, here, at 10 a.m. today. [ more + ] Prime Minister General Thein Sein awards winner in 2nd Inter-ministry Volleyball Tournament Nay Pyi Taw 5 Dec� Prime Minister General Thein Sein attended the final match of the 2nd Inter-ministry Volleyball Tournament and the prize presentation ceremony at Nay Pyi Taw volleyball ground here this afternoon and presented Championship Shield and duplicate shield to the winning team. [ more + ] Storm News Nay Pyi Taw, 5 Dec � According to the observation at (5.30 a.m.) MST today, the small storm over the Southeast Bay of Bengal moved towards northwest and is centering at sea, 630 miles southeast of Chennai of the Republic of India. It is forecast to get intensified and move to northwest, announced the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology.[ more + ] Try to become mediapersons doing best for national interest Nay Pyi Taw, 5 Dec � The work efficiency course (2/2008) of the Information and Public Relations Department under the Ministry of Information was concluded at the ministry here this afternoon, with a concluding address by Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan. [ more + ] Progress of regional development tasks supervised in Hmawby, Taikkyi townships Yangon, 5 Dec�Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Win Myint viewed quality sample rice and groundnut oil, folio fertilizer and natural fertilizers at Yangon Division Vegetable Cultivation and Poultry and Fish Farming Special Zone near Nyaunghnapin Village in Hmawby Township yesterday morning.[ more + ] Maj-Gen Min Aung Hlaing on inspection tour of Namhsan in Kyaukme District Nay Pyi Taw, 5 Dec�Maj-Gen Min Aung Hlaing of the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Chairman of Shan State (North) Peace and Development Council Commander of North-East Command Maj-Gen Aung Than Htut and officials, looked into extraction process of bio-diesel from physic nut seeds at the bio-diesel factory of the command in Lashio on 3 December morning.[ more + ] Thailand donates hospital equipment to Myanmar Yangon, 5 Dec�Marking the 60th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties between Thailand and Myanmar, ESMU of Thailand donated hospital equipment to the Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital of Tamway Township, Yangon East District, at the hospital this morning. [ more + ] University of Culture alumni to hold respect-paying ceremony on 4 Jan Yangon, 5 Dec � Old students of the University of Culture will hold the 8th Respect-Paying Ceremony at Universities Dhammayon in Kamayut Township here on 4 January, 2009 (Independence Day).[ more + ] 35th Anniversary Exhibition of Lawkanat Gallery from 5 Dec to 31 Jan Yangon, 5 Dec � To mark the 35th founding anniversary of Lawkanat Gallery, member artists of the gallery have exhibited their works at the gallery here from 5 December, 2008 to 31 January 2009. [ more + ] Special appeal cases heard Nay Pyi Taw, 5 Dec�The Special Appellate Bench comprising Deputy Chief Justice of Supreme Court (Mandalay) U Khin Maung Latt, Supreme Court Judges U San Tint Yee and U Kyaw Win sitting at court room No1 of the Supreme Court (Nay Pyi Taw) heard (7) special civil appeal cases under Section 7 and (1) special civil appeal case under section 8 of the Judiciary Law, 2000 on 1st December and delivered judgment of (14) special criminal appeal cases and then heard (3) special criminal appeal cases under section 7 and (1) special criminal appeal case under section 8 of the same law, on 3 December 2008. [ more + ] MWAF marks World AIDS Day 2008 Yangon, 5 Dec�A ceremony to mark World AIDS Day 2008, organized by Myanmar Women's Affairs Federation, was held at MWAF on Thanlwin road in Bahan township here this morning. [ more + ] Yangon Mayor looks into upgrading of road Yangon, 4 Dec � Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin inspected upgrading of Mandalay Road in Ward-14 in Hlinethaya Township here on 2 December. [ more + ] Old students of Yangon Institute of Medicine-2 to pay respects to teachers Yangon, 5 Dec� A ceremony to pay respects to teachers by old students who had studied at Yangon Institute of Medicine-2 from 1969 to 1976 will be held at the Traders Hotel on 18 January 2009 and the get-together of the students will take place at Excel Tower on 17 January 2009. [ more + ] Thai specialists give treatment to patients Yangon, 5 Dec� Ear specialists from Thailand gave free treatment to patients with ear disorders at Jivitadana Sangha Hospital here today to mark the 60th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. [ more + ] Those from US, British embassies visited NLD HQ 24 times in November Yangon, 5 Dec� The National League for Democracy (Central) has kept in contact with those from the US and British embassies here and is following their instructions. The people are criticizing such an act and keeping a watchful eye on it. [ more + ] Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister concludes visit Nay Pyi Taw, 5 Dec�The visiting Chinese delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Mr Yang Jiechi left Nay Pyi Taw for China by special flight this afternoon. [ more + ] Educative talks given in Htantabin Yangon, 4 Dec�The Rehabilitation and Reintegration Working Group of Myanmar Women's Affairs Federation organized the educative talks at the hall of Htantabin Township Peace and Development Council on 1 December afternoon, attended by responsible persons of Yangon North District and Htantabin Township WAOs, teachers and female students. [ more + ] UMFCCI and ICCI meets Yangon, 4 Dec� Mr Thomas Hartono, President of Indonesian Chamber of Commerce & Industry Coordinating Committee Economic Cooperation for Myanmar, and party paid a call on U Win Myint, President of Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry Vice-presidents, U Zaw Min Win and U Aung Lwin, General-Secretary U Sein Win Hlaing, Central executives and executives at the head office here on 2 December.[ more + ] Hlawga Wildlife Park to open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Bakri Id Day Yangon, 5 Dec � Hlawga Wildlife Park of the Forest Department opens from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. On Bakri Id Day that falls on 9 December, the park will be kept open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for public convenience. [ more + ] 7th AFF Suzuki Cup Soccer Tourney commences Yangon, 5 Dec�Group (A) matches of 7th AFF Suzuki Cup Soccer Tournament took place held at 5 pm local time in Indonesia. In the first match, host Singapore trounced Cambodia 5-0, and in the second match, Indonesia beat Myanmar 3-0. [ more + ]....."PERSPECTIVES": "Perpetual existence of rural libraries national concern".....ARTICLE: "Communication facilities in Taninthayi Division contribute to regional development" Article: Myint Maung Soe; Photos: Aung Than (Mingala Taungnyunt)