DOMESTIC NEWS: 1. Extension of Hkamti Airport runway; 2. Lt-Gen Ye Myint meets departmental officials; 3. Minister inspects irrigation of Kantin Bilin Dam; 4. Military band contest goes on; 5. Ministers inspect earthquake and tidal wave-hit regions; 6. ASEAN+3 agri statistics meeting 24-28 Jan; 7. National Convention Convening Management Committee meets; 8. F&R Ministry holds meeting; 9. Government providing machinery for main industrial zones; 10. Minister tours Hinthada, Zalun; 11. Ministry of Construction holds coord meeting; 12. Construction of wharf inspected in Tharkayta Township; 13. Books donated by renowned professor?s daughter; 14. Ministry of Rail Transportation; 15. Kyaukse University conducting 12 courses; 16. Minister stresses work facilitation; 17. Vice-Mayor inspects tax-free market; 18. Arrangements to visit places of interest in Myanmar; 19. Closing date for entries of military song; 20. Myanmar Health Research Congress continues; 21. Sports instructors course opens..."PERSPECTIVES": "Strive for national development and strengthen national unity"(page 2)...FEATURE:"Discussion of pensioners-3(continued from yesterday)"(page 7)