DOMESTIC NEWS: 1. Government increases Taninthayi Division's monsoon paddy sown acreage to 500,000 acres It regards national entrepreneurs trying to build national economy to be strong as colleagues; 2. Local authorities should help public in accord with Government's goodwill and stance towards people They should not become burden for people; 3. Lt-Gen Maung Bo attends opening of fish processing plant, fish powder plant of ASK Andaman Ltd in Myeik; 4. Chinese delegation leaves; 5. Seinbudaw, Ngetmyatnadaw and Shwehtidaw to be hoisted atop Lopyi Aye Pagoda; 6. State Ovadacariya Sayadaw passes away; 7. Development work in Cocogyun Township inspected; 8. International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking commemorative contests to be held; 9. Jatakas for 13th Myanmar Traditional Performing Arts Competitions designated; 10. Gems Empo sells 1,034 jade lots; 11. Mandalay Business Directory 2005 in circulation; 12. Myanmar Healthcare Directory 2005 comes out; 13. Construction of roads inspected; 14. Raw opium confiscated in Mandalay..."PERSPECTIVES":"Work for emergence of new towns with necessary facilities"(page 2)...FEATURE:"Wish all know the truth"(page 7)