DOMESTIC NEWS: Message of Greetings sent by President U Win Myint on the occasion of the 72nd Anniversary celebrations of Kachin State Day...State Counsellor emphasizes peace in public meetings with Kachin locals...The Big Bad Wolf reopens 24-hr book sale in YGN...Two IEDs explode in Taungup, Rakhine State, leave one injured...Two men arrested on suspicion of making fake license for bus conductor...Form D slips issued against de-registration of over 500 modified vehicles in 3 months - By Nyein Nyein...About 276 fire outbreaks reported in Mandalay Region in 2019...671 killed in traffic accidents in Yangon Region in 2019...Additional statistical bulletin on drug seizures, acting on information...Myanmar Daily Weather Report (Issued at 7:00 pm Thursday 9th January, 2020)...Watermelons fetch high prices in Muse market...Domestic oil prices rise on global cues, despite dip in dollar against Kyat...Yangon United bid farewell to defender Pyae Phyo Aung...Entry free for MNL opening match in Mandalay.....EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Field trip team from Australian National University visits UAG office in Nay Pyi Taw...Labutta Children’s Literary Festival concludes successfully...Exports shoot up $1.19 bln in current fiscal...Myanmar, Thailand lethwei challenge event to be held in Mandalay.....OPINION: "Grab golden opportunity to make history".....ARTICLE: "“We reevaluate labour laws that are no longer relevant and work to amend them according to International Labour Organization standards.”" - By Shin Min; Photo: Kay Kay..."Two CNG stations to get new compressors in current fiscal: MOGE" - By Nyein Nyein