DOMESTIC NEWS: IRD opens proficiency course; Construction Minister meets ROK Ambassador; F & R Minister receives ROK Ambassador; Referees and linesmen do fitness test; Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than inspects regional development tasks in Ayeyawady, Bago Divisions; MWAF donates cash, books to library; One resigns from Taikkyi Township NLD; Cash donated to funds for 15th Performing Arts Competitions; Books and CDs donated to University of Culture; Minister calls for high-quality transformer production; Myanmar traditional practitioners leave for Sri Lanka; Advanced applied pharmaceutical management course concluded; Special Refresher Course No 62 for Basic Education Teachers opens - Basic education sector initial institution nurturing students to develop in accord with education vision...NATIONAL CONVENTION: Chairman of NCCC Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein sees off NC delegates... "PERSPECTIVES": "Democratic transition calls for harmonious endeavours"...ARTICLE: "Providing eyesight to all in need in Kungyangon region" by Dr Nilar Thein (Lin Yaung Thit).