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    Tagged: Lower House

    Lead Story News Protest

    CSOs to contest Peaceful Assembly amendments

    “The bill is not in line with either legal or democratic standards, nor with the stance of the NLD,” said Nyo Nyo Thin.

    Elections Lead Story News Politics

    Low voter turnout prevented NLD clean sweep: Win Htein

    The NLD won nine of 19 vacant seats at this weekend’s by-elections, largely failing to recreate the landslide victory it enjoyed at the polls in 2015.

    Conflict Lead Story News Parliament

    Burmese parliament to debate Shan conflict

    The motion noted concerns over “sovereignty, the rule of law, stability, and peace,” and blamed the Northern Alliance.

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    Crime Lead Story News Parliament

    Stabbing in parliament stairwell after phone deal turns sour

    An office assistant-director was stabbed in the back with a small kitchen knife after she walked away from a personal dispute with a staffer.

    Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya

    Burma’s lower house rejects motion to oust Kofi Annan

    The proposal to dismiss the three foreigners was rejected by a vote of 250 objections, 148 in support, and one abstention.

    Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya

    Lower house to debate controversial Kofi Annan commission

    ANP requests an emergency debate on the appointment of three foreigners, including the former UN secretary-general, on the Arakan Commission.

    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 Politics

    14 ministries face budget cuts

    Burma’s parliament on Tuesday passed a bill amending the 2016 Union Budget Law to cut spending in 14 government ministries.

    Lead Story News Politics

    Military appointees complain of ‘democratic bullying’ in parliament

    Military members of Burma’s lower house of parliament failed on Tuesday to block a bill that would give National League for Democracy (NLD) leader Aung San Suu Kyi a powerful[…]

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics

    NLD dominated parliament begins in Burma

    Burma’s second parliament began on Monday with a session of the lower house in Naypyidaw, where the orange tunics of the National League for Democracy (NLD) provided bright reflection of the party’s thundering 2015 election win.

    Lead Story News Politics

    Two steps forward, one step back

    Lawmakers and activists assess the performance of the current parliament, as the NLD prepares to take the reigns in 2016.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News

    NLD wins the election, now eyes 67% majority

    The NLD has won a majority of contested seats in both Houses. But with a 67 percent landslide, it could also edge out a USDP- military alliance.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News

    Election results: NLD continues to dominate

    This morning at 9am local time, Burma’s election commission announced another batch of election results, declaring 27 seats in the Lower House.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics

    BREAKING NEWS: Election results 2

    The second round of election results have been announced by the UEC.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics

    Smaller political parties languish in the shadow of NLD

    In the shadow of the huge rallies held by the NLD and USDP, smaller parties are making their case based on policy and experience.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics

    Shwe Mann remains party candidate: USDP

    Burma’s ruling party has quashed rumours that it has expelled its former chairman Shwe Mann.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics

    Sacked Shwe Mann opens parliament

    House Speaker Shwe Mann opens parliament in what is sure to be a testy session following his ouster as ruling party chairman late last week.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi

    6,000 candidates registered for November election

    The opposition NLD tops the candidate lists with 1,151 representatives, followed by the ruling USDP with 1,134, and NUP with 763.

    File photo of Burma's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (PHOTO: Wikimedia Commons)

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi

    2015 election: Suu Kyi to run in Kawhmu

    Aung San Suu Kyi submits her papers at Thanlyin Election Commission office to run in the Kawhmu constituency in Rangoon.

    Lead Story News Parliament Politics Religion

    Monogamy Bill sails through Lower House

    Burma’s Monogamy Act was passed in the lower house of parliament on Wednesday, the third bill in the controversial ‘race and religion protection’ package.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics

    1,142 seats up for grabs in general election

    Burma’s Election Commission says 330 constituencies are confirmed for the lower house, 168 for the upper house, and 644 for regional parliaments.

    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.

    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.

    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

    MoI withdraws Public Service Media Bill

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

    2015 Elections Contributor Lead Story News

    Election 2015: the shape of polls to come

    As Burma warms up for its hotly anticipated election, what part will the country’s new voting system play?

    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.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics

    Upper House votes to adopt PR nationwide

    Burma’s amyothar hluttaw approves by a majority vote the adoption of proportional representation for all future elections at a Union level, and for all states and divisions.

    Lead Story News Parliament Politics

    MPs pass bill to pay themselves higher salaries

    Lawmakers will now be paid monthly salaries of between one million and 1.6 million kyat (US$1,000- $1,600), up from just 300,000 kyat per month.

    Elections Lead Story News Parliament

    Lower House rejects PR system

    The lower house of parliament decides to continue using the “first-past-the-post” (FPTP) voting system in future elections.

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