A military MP on Monday challenged the constitutionality of the Commission for the Assessment of Legal Affairs and Special Cases, a body led by Shwe Mann, the former parliamentary speaker…
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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.
MPs approve Suu Kyi bill to speed-up bylaws
Aung San Suu Kyi’s proposed bill calling on government ministries to speed-up the issuance of bylaws and regulations was unanimously approved by parliament on Wednesday.
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.
China needed for Burma’s reforms: Shwe Mann
Before his official visit to China on Tuesday, the Speaker of the Union Parliament, Shwe Mann, said China’s help and investment is essential for Burma’s reform process.
Union Parliament Law amended, changing MP vote protocol
Burma’s Union Parliament on Friday approved a bill amending the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Law, effectively empowering the parliament’s speaker to choose a voting method – i.e. show of hands, rising vote…