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    Category: Parliament

    Lead Story News Parliament Politics

    MPs debate definition of ‘political prisoner’

    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

    8 Aug deadline set for parties’ candidate lists

    The Union Election Commission has instructed political parties to submit lists of parliamentary candidates for the general election no later than 8 August.

    Burma's parliament will discuss the proposal to keep the retirement age at 60, instead of increasing it to 63. (PHOTO: Wikicommons).

    Lead Story News Parliament

    Parliament urged against retirement age increase

    MP Khin Maung Nyo has submitted an urgent proposal to parliament today, urging the government to keep the age of retirement at 60.

    Shwe Mann speaking in Parliament. (PHOTO: Pyithu Hluttaw).

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Parliament Politics

    Referendum to take place alongside general election

    Parliament has announced that a national referendum on a constitutional amendment will be held alongside the general elections slated for later this year.

    Lead Story News Parliament

    Travel restrictions defended in parliament

    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.

    Lead Story Media News Parliament

    Parliament media ban slammed by critics

    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.

    Lead Story Media News Parliament

    Journalists readmitted following ‘Nap-pyidaw’ reports

    Reporters are to be readmitted to press gallery following a ban due to pictures of MPs sleeping through debates appearing on social media.

    Lead Story Media News Parliament

    Reporters banned after filming sleeping MPs

    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

    Shwe Mann defends call to protect Constitution

    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

    Emergency Provisions Act endures abolition vote

    Critics allege that the act is widely used by the Burmese government to persecute political activists and journalists.

    Lead Story News Parliament Religion

    Parliament hears briefing on Marriage Bill punishments

    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.

    Lead Story News Parliament

    Government looks to create secretariat positions

    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

    Key student demands omitted as lower house passes amendment bill

    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

    Upper house passes watered-down education bill

    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

    Salary increases confirmed for civil servants, govt heads

    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

    Controversial marriage, population bills approved by lower house

    The controversial bills now need to be discussed in the bicameral parliament.

    Lead Story Media News Parliament

    Journalists imprisoned for misquote of military MP

    Freelance reporter who filed the story told court the quote had been editorialised.

    Lead Story Media News Parliament

    MoI withdraws Public Service Media Bill

    The heavily criticised proposal has been removed from parliament by Information Minister Ye Htut, citing “insufficiency”.

    Education Lead Story News Parliament

    NNER: Govt abused its power, is ‘haunted’ by history

    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

    Chinese loans for Burma’s police

    Parliament approve a loan from China’s EXIM, which will be used in expansion of Burma’s police force.

    Education Lead Story News Parliament

    Student groups: Who will attend Nat Edu parliament briefing?

    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

    Race Protection Law ‘a distraction’ to real issues: ICJ

    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

    Student activists: Govt is buying time

    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

    Betel nut health warning

    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

    MP says corruption, waste risk more debt

    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

    Upper house approves population control bill

    A bill which limits child births to one baby per mother every three years is passed by the upper house of Burma’s parliament.

    Lead Story News Parliament Politics

    Shwe Mann scolds absent MPs

    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

    Outrage over white card voters

    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 women’s protection bill

    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

    Women’s groups slam Race Protection

    Civil society organisations have delivered a statement from 180 groups denouncing the controversial proposed legislation.

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