ELECTION: Those wishing to form political parties submit applications [Difference and Peace Party and the New Era People?s Party]..... OTHER DOMESTIC NEWS: Vice-Senior General Maung Aye attends graduation dinner of 113th Intake of OTS...Myanmar delegation arrives back from Thailand...Myanmar Ambassador presents Credentials to Cuban Vice President...Diploma course (2/2008) (CD-36/CE-34) concludes...General air-conditioner sale...Development undertakings ongoing in Kayin State...Two men rewarded for presenting ancient artifacts...Hepatitis (B) vaccine donated to regular blood donors...Rail Transportation Minister inspects approach road, railroad, bridge...Myanmar to compile human rights report...Myanmar Engineers may attend workshop on maintenance of infrastructure in India...Orchid Exhibition held in Inlay...Blood donation ceremony in Nay Pyi Taw Lewe Township...Dailies in alternative circulation during New Year holidays..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Defend motherland from all dangers"..... ARTICLES: "Myat Maw Tin Yey Lei Pagoda" Dr. Khin Maung Nyunt..."Nankway Creek Bridge, facility for secure and better transport in Kachin State" Article: Tin Mar Win & Mya Kay Khaing Soe; Photo: Myanma Alin