DOMESTIC NEWS: I acknowledge the strong participation of workers in the people’s efforts to respond to COVID-19 disease: President...State Counsellor holds video conference with senior health officers fighting against COVID-19...Hluttaw meetings organizing committee holds second meeting for 16th regular session...MoHS postpones regular vaccination programme amid COVID-19...AA attack WFP’s relief aid convoy for locals in Paletwa...Ayeyawady Foundation honours frontline health workers, donates rice to regions, states...COVID-19 protection aids worth K48 mln donated in Muse...Some businesses in Mandalay permitted to operate after 30 April...No new case of COVID-19 on Thursday...Myanmar Gazette Appointment of Head of Service Organization...May Day 1st May - By Maha Saddhamma jotika Dhaja, Sithu Dr. Khin Maung Nyunt...Shan United extends contract with David Htan.....EXTERNAL RELATIONS: First batch of Myanmar nationals returns from South Korea...China’s fumigation rule makes about 100,000 rice bags stuck in Kyalgaung town - By Nyein Nyein...Exports of cattle, animal products sharply plunge in current FY...Sino-Myanmar border trade down by $43 mln as of 17 April...Committee to Investigate Shooting of WHO Vehicle holds its first meeting...The efforts of UCSB to bring out good service personnel during the fourth year.....OPINION: "Proper measures should be put in place to cope with disasters during rainy season".....ARTICLE: "The efforts of UCSB to bring out good service personnel during the fourth year" - By Shin Min Photo: Kay Kay, UCSB