DOMESTIC NEWS: Myanmar launches National Strategic Plan for Youth Policy (2020-2024)...“People are the key”...Firework displays to mark 73rd Independence Day...648 new cases of COVID-19 reported on 28 December, total figure rises to 122,534...State Counsellor’s video message to launching ceremony of National Strategic Plan for Youth Policy (2020-2024)...MOUG holds ceremony marking its anniversary...MoALI minister warns legal actions against illegal land use before securing permit...MoE discusses drafting NESP (2021-2030) with UMFCCI...Our economic engine to start moving again...Union Minister Dr Myo Thein Gyi delivers speech at earth sciences conference...Pansodan-Dala ferry increases rush-hour services on 28 December...President’s Office continues announcement of illegal drug arrests, seizures action on tip-offs...73rd Independence Day Anniversary (2021)...Myanmar Daily Weather Report (Issued at 7:00 pm Monday 28th December, 2020).....EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Malaysia donates N95 masks to support national COVID-19 response of Myanmar...9th Political Consultations between Myanmar and Viet Nam held via videoconference...Traders request MoC to prosecute Chinese businessperson for K10.6 bln fraud...Velizar Popov to coach Myanmar U-23 team in Viet Nam SEA Games.....OPINION: "Denying use of farmland for other purposes without permit helping uphold rule of law".....ARTICLE: "Traditional Nat Festivals of the month Nattaw (December)" - By Maha Saddhamma Jotika dhaja Sithu Dr Khin Maung Nyunt