HLUTTAW SESSIONS: Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (Union Parliament) Roundup: "Nay Pyi Taw, 28 Aug — The 12th regular session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw came to a close on Friday. Representatives discussed a Yen 99.850 billion loan for the Ministry of Rail Transportation and the Ministry of Electric Power from JICA during the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Session on Friday. Some representatives supported the loan in principle but maintained it is important to spend the funds in the most beneficial way. One representative suggested that ministries provide updates to parliament every six months on the work being carried out using foreign loans. Another representative pointed out that despite the benefits the loan may offer, Myanmar?s current economic slowdown means that the debt will also be a burden. The representative urged ministries to hold themselves accountable for the spending of the funds. Members ultimately approved the plan to accept a loan from JICA, as well as the monogamy law and the signing of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006. Later, Deputy Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Daw Su Su Hlaing explained ongoing disaster management efforts in flood affected areas. She said that disaster relief efforts could be considered a success overall despite some weaknesses in management. She commended the high level of cooperation between experts, civil society organisations and the government and added that state and region governments will be responsible for the reconstruction of flood-hit areas..."..... OTHER DOMESTIC NEWS: Prioritise Kids? Rights - Politicians pledge to put children first - By Ye Myint...Wandering wild elephants pushed back towards habitat...Minimum wage set at K3,600...Paddy donated as floods ebb in Myanaung Tsp...Thousands of flood victims receive rice donations...Kanbawza?s Foundation donates over K6 billion to landslide victims...Palethwe hybrid paddy seeds supplied to five villages in Myaing Tsp...Receding water levels are little cause for joy...National Library to launch literati talks - By Khaing Thanda Lwin...Incessant rains burst river banks in Chin State...Professional, amateur golfers participate in Myanmar Golf Tour...Warriors defeat Home Affairs in basketball championships - By Ko Moe..... EXTERNAL RELATIONS: China?s PLA sends relief supplies to Myanmar?s flood victims by flight...Contemporary Asian artwork to go on display - By Aye Min Soe...Vice President Dr Sai Mauk Kham meets Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency head...Amyotha Hluttaw speaker holds talks with Indian Ambassador...Myanmar hosts Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund Caravan...Commander-in-Chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing attends Thailand-Myanmar high level meeting..... "PERSPECTIVES": "The fight against poverty should prioritise the youth" - By Kyaw Thura.....ARTICLE: "Dealing with Yangon?s growing canine and feline population Hla Htut Oo Our department is well-known now, sir. Eh? Here?s the complaints." - By Myo Myint.....POEM: "The Floods" - Lokethar.