DOMESTIC NEWS: UEC, sub-commissions hold series of electoral coord meetings...Union Supreme Court sits to pass judgment and hears (Certiorari) civil and criminal cases...First Mandalay Gems Emporium aims to sell 5,000 jade lots...MADB expands loans for 8 strong demand crops...Deputy Minister Dr Mya Lay Sein to attend sports ministers meeting in Philippines...Seven armed men rob villagers, kill cattle in Yathedaung Township...Bago police seize illegal drugs, teak from runaway vehicle...DMA plans to install AIS on coastal vessels for maritime security...169 patients get free eye surgery in Laikha S-Shan State...Officials distribute rice bags to over 1,000 IDPs in MraukU Town...GAP certificate validity to be extended to two years...Coconut shell lantern makers expect good sales during Thadingyut festival...NyaungU Tsp corn farmers make a profit despite Fall Armyworm invasion...President’s Office continues announcement of illegal drug arrests, seizures acting on tip-offs...U Myo Tint presents credentials to president of the republic of Chile...Myanmar Daily Weather Report (Issued at 7:00 pm Monday 7th October, 2019)...Ar Yu Health Expo provides free medical checks-up...Yangon United signs midfielder Maung Maung Win.....EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Union Minister U Kyaw Tint Swe inaugurates Myanmar Embassy in Havana...Union Minister U Thein Swe receives French Ambassador...MP to issue new postage stamps to celebrate World Post Day...MRTV marks completion of broadcasting equipment installation...MNA welcomes new ATR 72-600 aircraft...Comparison chart reflecting foreign tourist arrivals at international airports, sea ports, and border gates...Comparison chart reflecting foreign tourist arrivals at international airports, sea ports, and border gates...Lower imports pull down external trade in 2018-2019FY...SEZs rake in investments of over $360 mln in 2018-2019 fiscal...Mogok: Tourists numbered over 1,000 up to Sept this year...Myanmar U-19 train in Taunggyi for 2020 AFC qualifiers.....OPINION: "We must exercise common sense when using social media".....ARTICLE: "Big-doll dancing helps keep alive Rakhine traditions" - By Aung Kyi Moe –( Sittway)