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Political prisoners should not be given any kind of special treatment over criminal inmates, as the constitution stipulates all prisoners must be treated equally, says the Burmese government.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Parliament Politics
The Union Election Commission has instructed political parties to submit lists of parliamentary candidates for the general election no later than 8 August.
MP Khin Maung Nyo has submitted an urgent proposal to parliament today, urging the government to keep the age of retirement at 60.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Parliament Politics
Parliament has announced that a national referendum on a constitutional amendment will be held alongside the general elections slated for later this year.
Deputy Immigration Minister Win Myint told parliament that restrictions on white-card holders are in place for their safety, and to protect rule of law.
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Observers of press freedom in Burma have slammed the government for implementing a total ban on members of the media from entering the country’s parliament.
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Reporters are to be readmitted to press gallery following a ban due to pictures of MPs sleeping through debates appearing on social media.
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The Union Parliament denies reporters access after photos of MPs falling asleep during parliamentary debates went viral on social media.
Constitution Lead Story News Parliament
Recent proposal to pass a new law protecting the 2008 Constitution is not an attempt to obstruct attempts at charter amendment, says parliamentary speaker.
Crime Lead Story News Parliament
Critics allege that the act is widely used by the Burmese government to persecute political activists and journalists.
Lead Story News Parliament Religion
Non-Buddhist men may face two years in prison or a US$1,500 fine, or both, if found to have violated the controversial Marriage Bill, if adopted.
Permanent, unelected secretariat positions are to be created within all of Burma’s ministries to improve institutional functioning, according to a government plan.
Education Lead Story News Parliament
Burma’s parliamentary lower house has passed a bill amending the National Education Law, omitting several of the core demands of education activists.
Education Lead Story News Parliament
The upper house of parliament approves a bill amending the National Education Law; however it fell short of the demands laid down by student leaders.
Business Lead Story News Parliament
Burma’s Finance Minister Win Shein confirms a plan to increase the salaries of government workers from April this year.
Lead Story News Parliament Women's Issues
The controversial bills now need to be discussed in the bicameral parliament.
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Freelance reporter who filed the story told court the quote had been editorialised.
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The heavily criticised proposal has been removed from parliament by Information Minister Ye Htut, citing “insufficiency”.
Education Lead Story News Parliament
Leading members of the education activist group criticise the government’s approach to education reform as they attend a parliamentary briefing session.
Finance Lead Story News Parliament
Parliament approve a loan from China’s EXIM, which will be used in expansion of Burma’s police force.
Education Lead Story News Parliament
After a week of violence and protest, the original issue at the core of the dissent – the National Education Law – is back on the agenda.
Arakan Lead Story News Parliament
Proposed legislation is not in the national interest and risks further violence, says Sam Zarifi of the International Commission for Jurists.
Education Lead Story News Parliament
Education campaigners say they may to rethink their position, as the government’s planned briefing sessions were not previously agreed.
Health Lead Story News Parliament
A health official warned that the popular habit of chewing betel can be damaging for individuals, and for Burma’s reputation.
Economy Lead Story News Parliament Uncategorized
Questions are raised in parliament about the effect on national debt of the government’s reliance on international loans, and wasting of funds.
Health Lead Story News Parliament Women's Issues
A bill which limits child births to one baby per mother every three years is passed by the upper house of Burma’s parliament.
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Noting that 103 of the 440 MPs were absent on Monday, the lower house speaker urged political parties to remind members of their duty to the country.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Parliament
Arakan and civil society groups plan protests as parliament votes to allow temporary citizens, including many Rohingya, the right to vote in the referendum.
Lead Story News Parliament Women's Issues
Parliament agrees to adopt new legislation aiming to protect women from violence, as the national relevance of the issue is highlighted.
Lead Story News Parliament Women's Issues
Civil society organisations have delivered a statement from 180 groups denouncing the controversial proposed legislation.
