DOMESTIC NEWS: Model paddy farming zones gaining more ground...U Khin Maung Soe appointed as Myanmar Ambassador to Vietnam...U Tin Yu appointed as Myanmar Ambassador to Egypt...U Thet Oo appointed as Myanmar Ambassador to Nepal...U Aung Thein appointed as Myanmar Ambassador to Thailand...Talks on micro-credit scheme given...Supply chain & value chain discussed...All villages, towns, States and Divisions become mini-unions through relationship, understanding and unity -- Information Minister attends stake driving ceremonies for construction of self-reliant village libraries...Myanmar Nurse and Midwife Association AGM 2009 opened...Geospatial Technology Course 24 Feb-31 May...Regional development gaining progress in Bago, Ayeyawady Divisions...New tarred road opened in Myeik...62nd Anniversary Union Day held in Taunggyi...Development tasks ongoing in Kyangin, Myanaung townships...CMSD, Worksite Health Division under inspection...Development tasks ongoing in Kyangin, Myanaung townships...Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan addresses Thuta Swesone Literary Award presentation ceremony...Identity cards for matriculation candidates..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Development tasks need participation of local people".....ARTICLES: "In fear lest they will be further away from the goal" (2) Kyaw Ye Min..."Kanyinkyo Village of Kyaukdaga Township witnesses thriving green gram plantations" Article: Reporter Peinzalok Thein Nyunt; Photos: Yan Aung Tun (Peinzalok)