DOMESTIC NEWS: Commander inspects cultivation of summer paddy in Hlegu Tsp...Forestry Minister visits finished wood-products factories...Respect paying ceremony of librarians 24 Jan...Power Jewellery Shop in Lanmadaw Condo...Minister receives IDE, Chinese delegation...Executive of MFPTMA leaves for Malaysia...Prevention of Illicit Transfer and Illegal Trafficking of Cultural Properties discussed...Gold plates, cash donated to Uppatasanti Pagoda of Nay Pyi Taw...IP Dy Minister tours Tsp, District office in Mdy...Shwe Myanmar Anyeint troupe presents entertainment..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Foundations being laid for emergence of new nation"..... ARTICLES: "Combine harvesters to be manufactured locally soon" Article: Myint Soe (Hlaing); Photos: Khin Yun San..."River water pumping projects in Taikkyi Township benefiting 12,523 acres of arable lands" Article: Tin Htwe (MNA); Photos: WRUD