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BURMA’S PARLIAMENT:
FUNDAMENTAL REFORMS STILL BLOCKED
• Parliament fails to approve any of the 24 new bills
introduced during the fourth session (July-September). In
addition, the regime fails to introduce the much-heralded
media law.
INSIDE
2..No progress on the repeal of
oppressive laws
3..Important proposals rejected
• Despite efforts by some opposition MPs, regime officials
and USDP MPs continue to block fundamental legislative
reforms, including the repeal of existing oppressive laws
and the adoption of progressive legislation.
3..Parliament accepts new VP with
eyes closed, boosts presidential
powers
• Ruling party and military MPs oppose the adoption of
important proposals on the release of political prisoners
and the improvement of detention conditions in jails
across the country. Instead, they introduce new
restrictive laws designed to limit political participation.
4..Regime lies in Parliament
3..Local Parliaments shut
4..Military MPs inactive
4..MPs wrangle over Foreign
Investment Law
5..Green light to land confiscation
commission, improved legislation
5..NLD makes parliamentary debut
6..Recap of parliamentary sessions
• Local Parliaments remain on the sidelines of Burma’s 6..List of new laws
politics. Ten of the 14 Division and State Parliaments
have not convened since March. Despite the regime’s claim that local Parliaments
would provide some degree of legislative decentralization, most of the Division and
State Parliaments fail to introduce or debate any legislation.
• Military-appointed MPs continue to sit in Parliament without actively contributing to
the proceedings.
• While the situation worsens in Kachin and Arakan States, Parliament fails to
adequately debate those crises. Instead, the regime uses Parliament as a platform to
spread Naypyidaw’s propaganda.
• Parliament approves the Foreign Investment Law. However, President Thein Sein
bows to pressure from local business leaders and decides to return the draft to
Parliament.
• Parliament forms a commission to investigate land confiscation complaints but does
not challenge laws that justify arbitrary land confiscation.
• In a bogus attempt to show its commitment to reach a ceasefire with ethnic armed
groups, the regime forms two parliamentary ‘peace-making’ committees. However, the
committees fail to adopt any initiatives aimed at facilitating peace talks.
• Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and fellow NLD MPs elected in the 1 April by-elections make
their parliamentary debut. However, their impact is limited to three proposals (all
rejected) and a handful of questions. Daw Suu is appointed as chairperson of the
newly formed 15-member ‘Rule of Law and Peace and Stability Committee.’
From 4 July to 7 September, the USDP-dominated Parliament held its fourth session. Despite being the
second-longest session since Parliament first convened in January 2011, MPs failed to approve any of
the 24 new bills (10 in the People’s Assembly and 14 in the National Assembly) introduced. MPs
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approved only seven bills - all introduced during previous sessions.1 [See page 6 table List of new Laws]
In addition, the regime failed to introduce the much-heralded media law for debate in Parliament.
No progress on the repeal of oppressive laws
In his March report to the UN Human Rights Council
(HRC), UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Burma
Tomás Ojea Quintana stressed that there was a lack of
progress on the review of laws that did not comply with
international human rights standards.2 [See page 2 table
Regime’s oppressive laws] The failure to repeal these laws
during the fourth session once again illustrated the
Parliament’s lack of commitment to fundamental
legislative reforms.
Of the 24 bills introduced during the fourth session, only
one was aimed at repealing oppressive laws. On 26 July,
regime Home Affairs Minister Lt Gen Ko Ko introduced
legislation in the National Assembly to revoke Law 5/96,
which was frequently used by the military junta to jail
critics of the SPDC-sponsored constitution-drafting
process.3 However, the law had already become obsolete
after the conclusion of the National Convention in
September 2007 and the adoption of the constitution in
May 2008.
REGIME’S OPPRESSIVE LAWS
Unlawful Association Act (1908)
Emergency Provisions Act (1950)
Printers and Publishers Registration Act (1962)
Motion Picture Law (1966)
State Protection Law (1975)
Television and Video Law (1985)
Law Relating to Forming of Organizations (1988)
Law Protecting the Peaceful and Systematic
Transfer of State Responsibility and the
Successful Performance of the Functions of the
National Convention against Disturbance and
Opposition (aka Law 5/1996)
Computer Science Development Law (1996)
Electronic Transactions Law (2004)
Sections 143, 145, 152, 505, 505(b) and 295-A of
the Penal Code
In addition, the regime routinely attempted to block initiatives promoted by opposition MPs to amend or
repeal oppressive laws.
On 10 July, Supreme Court Justice Soe Nyunt blocked the discussion of a bill introduced in the People’s
Assembly by New National Democracy Party (NNDP) MP Thein Nyunt to amend the Contempt of
Courts Act. Soe Nyunt claimed that the bill was not necessary as the regime had already drafted a new
version of the Contempt of Courts Act.4 On 31 July, Soe Nyunt introduced a regime-drafted Contempt of
Court Bill in the National Assembly.5
On 17 July, despite opposition by Home Affairs Deputy Minister Brig Gen Kyaw Zan Myint, the
People’s Assembly decided to accept a proposal introduced by NNDP MP Thein Nyunt to discuss the
repeal of the Unlawful Association Act.6 On 6 August, NNDP MP Thein Nyunt introduced legislation in
the People’s Assembly to amend the 1950 Emergency Provisions Act.7
While regime ministers and USDP MPs introduced several pieces of legislation of questionable
importance (i.e. Traditional Medicine Council Law Amendment Bill, Bill Revoking the Myanmar Five
Star Shipping Line Corporation Law, Myanmar Language Commission Bill), they rejected attempts by
opposition parties to introduce much-needed legislation. The National Democratic Force (NDF)
deplored the Parliament’s rejection of all 20 bills it had attempted to introduce during the fourth
session, including legislation proposing an amnesty for political prisoners and measures to limit the
economic dominance of regime cronies.8
1
MPs approved the Major Commodity and Service Bill, the Foreign Currency Expenditure Bill, the 1955 Government Housing
(Expelling) Act Amendment Bill, the Social Security Bill, the Bill Revoking the Foreign Relations Act, the Import-Export Bill, and the
Foreign Investment Bill
2
HRC, 19th session, Progress report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Tomás Ojea
Quintana, 7 March 2012, UN Doc A/HRC/19/67, para 10
3
NLM (27 Jul 12) Land Allotment and Utilization Scrutiny Committee formed for ensuring systematic management of land
utilization - Kalewa Coal-fired Power Plant between Kalewa and Tamu regions under feasibility study
4
NLM (11 Jul 12) Pyithu Hluttaw meeting continues for fifth day - Eight questions answered, one proposal and two bills submitted
5
NLM (01 Aug 12) Reforms must be undertaken for financial and legal institutional development during the drafting process of
monetary and capital market law: MPs
6
AFP (17 Jul 12) Myanmar MPs to discuss changes to repressive laws; NLM (18 Jul 12) Pyithu Hluttaw meeting continues for
tenth day - Four questions raised, receipt of one bill reported to Hluttaw, two new proposals submitted
7
NLM (07 Aug 12) Parents urged to hand down good senses of legacy to their offspring as well as to youths students to equip
them with national awareness and nationalistic spirits
8
Myanmar Times (10 Sep 12) Party drafting two bills for hluttaw
2
Important proposals rejected
Parliament rejected proposals aimed at addressing labor relations issues and promoting transparency and
good governance.
On 1 August, the People’s Assembly rejected, by a vote of 288 to 43 with 17 abstentions, a proposal
introduced by New National Democracy Party (NNDP) MP Thein Nyunt to form a commission to
investigate the root causes of the numerous strikes in factories in Rangoon Division over the previous
months.9 Regime Labor Minister Aung Kyi, who had earlier called for the withdrawal of the proposal,
said that such a commission would be “very dangerous” and could hurt the confidence of foreign
investors.10
On 8 August, the People’s Assembly rejected, by a vote of 271 to 68 with 15 abstentions, a proposal
introduced on 25 July by NLD MP Win Myint requiring ministers in the national cabinet and in the
Division and State administrations to publicly disclose their assets.11
Parliament accepts new VP with eyes closed, boosts presidential powers
The regime faced little or no opposition from MPs in pushing its political agenda in Parliament.
On 16 July, the National Parliament approved President Thein Sein’s 10 June declaration of the state of
emergency in Arakan State.12
On 15 August, the National Parliament approved the nomination of Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral
Nyan Tun as one of the country’s two vice-presidents.13 MPs could merely endorse the nomination made
by the military-appointed MPs, as the regime failed to distribute Nyan Tun’s biographical data among
MPs prior to the vote.14
On 4 September, the National Parliament approved, by a vote of 511 to 41 with 45 abstentions, a cabinet
reorganization which resulted in the creation of four more ministries within the President’s Office.15
However, some MPs expressed concerns over the excessive centralization of power in the President’s
Office.16 On 7 September, the National Parliament approved, by a vote of 509 to 49 with 40 abstentions,
Thein Sein’s nomination of 11 new ministers to fill the positions left vacant as a result of an August
reshuffle.17
Local Parliaments shut
Endowed with only limited legislative powers by the 2008 constitution, local Parliaments remained on
the sidelines of Burma’s politics. Ten of the 14 Division and State Parliaments have not convened since
March. The only exceptions were Parliaments in Arakan and Shan States (which held brief special
9
NLM (02 Aug 12) No country forms commission prior to enforcement of a relevant legislation: Union Minister - Pyithu Hluttaw
regular session continues for 19th day; Irrawaddy (02 Aug 12) Worker Strike Probe Shot Down by MPs
10
Xinhua (02 Aug 12) Myanmar's Lower House rejects proposal to probe into strikes
11
EMG (12 Aug 12) Parliament rejects proposal to declare cabinet members' assets; Irrawaddy (10 Aug 12) MPs Assets
Declaration Motion Shot Down; Myanmar Times (20 Aug 12) MPs reject proposal on cabinet asset declaration; NLM (26 Jul 12)
Discussions in Hluttaw should not include characteristics and behaviors of a person - Discussions about a proposal must be
related with proposals under debate at the Hluttaw - Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker urges some representatives to strictly abide by
Hluttaw laws and rules in making discussion; Myanmar Times (30 Jul 12) Hluttaw to debate asset disclosure proposal
12
NLM (17 Jul 12) Fourth regular session of First Pyidaungsu Hluttaw continues for second day
13
AP (15 Aug 12) Myanmar parliament names politically moderate naval chief as new vice president; Reuters (15 Aug 12)
Myanmar navy chief takes vice-presidential post
14
Bloomberg (16 Aug 12) Myanmar Lawmakers Know Little About New Appointed Vice President
15
NLM (08 Sep 12) Appointment of Union Ministers; NLM (08 Sep 12) Appointment of Union Minister; Irrawaddy (07 Sep 12) 11
New Ministers Sworn In; Myanmar Times (10 Sep 12) Hluttaw approves cabinet reshuffle
16
Myanmar Times (10 Sep 12) Hluttaw approves cabinet reshuffle; EMG (09 Sep 12) Parliament approves more presidential
ministries despite criticism
17
NLM (08 Sep 12) Appointment of Union Ministers; NLM (08 Sep 12) Appointment of Union Minister; Irrawaddy (07 Sep 12) 11
New Ministers Sworn In; Myanmar Times (10 Sep 12) Hluttaw approves cabinet reshuffle
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sessions in March-April), in Irrawaddy Division (which held a four-day special session in mid-August),18
and in Kachin State (which began a third special session on 18 September).19
Military MPs inactive
Aside from opposing a move by both houses of Parliament to impeach the Constitutional Tribunal’s
judges,20 military-appointed MPs continued to sit in Parliament without actively contributing to the
proceedings. During the fourth session, military-appointed MPs failed to pose any questions and did not
introduce any legislation or proposals.
Regime lies in Parliament
While the situation worsened in Kachin and Arakan States, Parliament failed to adequately debate those
crises. Instead, the regime misrepresented the facts to Parliament and used the assembly as a platform to
spread Naypyidaw’s propaganda.
On 31 July, regime Home Affairs Minister Lt Gen Ko Ko claimed that originally only ethnic Rakhine
lived in Arakan State, but later ‘Bengali’ [Rohingya] became the overwhelming majority in Northern
Arakan State due to the settlement of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh.21
On 6 September, in response to a question by a National Assembly MP on the ceasefire talks with the
Kachin Independence Army (KIA), regime Deputy Defense Minister Cdre Aung Thaw claimed that
Tatmadaw troops never attacked the KIA after Thein Sein ordered to halt all offensives against the ethnic
armed group on 10 December 2011.22
MPs wrangle over Foreign Investment Law
After several months of parliamentary debate, on 7 September the National Parliament approved the
Foreign Investment Law.23 However, the adoption of the law, which was never made public,24 is likely to
be delayed until the next parliamentary session after President Thein Sein decided to return the draft to
Parliament.25 Thein Sein bowed to pressure from local business leaders who expressed unhappiness over
the final draft.26
The text approved on 7 September was the result of a struggle between MPs who favored a protectionist
approach and lawmakers, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, who pushed for a more liberal law.27 The
latest draft dropped several provisions from the original text that had raised fears of their potential to
deter foreign investment.28 One proposal removed from the draft required foreign firms to put up US$5
million in start-up capital when setting up joint ventures with local partners.29 The final version also
relaxed restrictions on foreign investment in 13 key sectors including agriculture, fisheries, and
manufacturing.30 In these sectors, foreign investors could now own up to a 50% stake in joint ventures
18
NLM (04 Apr 12) Special session of first Rakhine State Hluttaw continues for third day; NLM (28 Apr 12) First day session of First
Shan State Hluttaw Special Meeting (1/2012) held NLM (22 Aug 12) First special session of Ayeyawady Region Hluttaw concluded
19
NLM (19 Sep 12) Fourth regular session of first Kachin State Hluttaw starts
20
RFA (06 Sep 12) Lawmakers Oust Tribunal; Myanmar Times (10 Sep 12) Tribunal resigns to avoid impeachment
21
NLM (01 Aug 12) Reforms must be undertaken for financial and legal institutional development during the drafting process of
monetary and capital market law: MPs
22
NLM (07 Sep 12) Like other armed groups, KIA may ink peace agreements if they follow internationally and generally-accepted
peace processes
23
AP (07 Sep 12) Myanmar's parliament adopts foreign investment law, toning down some limitations; FT (07 Sep 12) Myanmar
MPs agree foreign investor law
24
Reuters (12 Sep 12) Myanmar minister says foreign investment law ready soon
25
Reuters (19 Sep 12) Protracted Myanmar investment law faces further delay; FT (17 Sep 12) Myanmar to delay foreign
investment law
26
WSJ (12 Sep 12) Myanmar urged to clarify, rethink investment law; WSJ (13 Sep 12) Myanmar Firms Push Back on New Law
27
WSJ (07 Sep 12) Myanmar Passes Investment Law; FT (07 Sep 12) Myanmar MPs agree foreign investor law; Reuters (12 Sep
12) With Suu Kyi's help, Myanmar inches towards investment law; WSJ (12 Sep 12) Myanmar urged to clarify, rethink investment
law
28
AP (07 Sep 12) Myanmar's parliament adopts foreign investment law, toning down some limitations
29
AP (07 Sep 12) Myanmar's parliament adopts foreign investment law, toning down some limitations; Reuters (07 Sep 12)
Myanmar parliament passes investment law, now with president; WSJ (07 Sep 12) Myanmar Passes Investment Law; Myanmar
Times (10 Sep 12) Hluttaw approves investment law
30
Reuters (07 Sep 12) Myanmar parliament passes investment law, now with president; FT (07 Sep 12) Myanmar MPs agree
foreign investor law; Myanmar Times (10 Sep 12) Hluttaw approves investment law
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rather than the originally proposed 49%.31 The draft law allowed foreign investors to lease land for up to
50 years with an option to renew, compared to 35 years under existing legislation.32 In addition, it
granted foreign investors tax holidays for the first five years and included guarantees against
nationalizing foreign businesses. 33
Green light to land confiscation commission, improved legislation
Despite opposition by regime ministers, MPs approved the formation of an important parliamentary
commission as well as the drafting of two progressive laws.
On 26 July, despite opposition by regime Agriculture and Irrigation Deputy Minister Ohn Than, the
National Parliament approved a proposal introduced by USDP MP Tin Htut on 4 July to form a
commission tasked with investigating land confiscation complaints.34 Ohn Than had urged MPs not to
approve the proposal because he claimed that land confiscation during SLORC and SPDC rule had been
carried out “in conformity with the laws then in place.”35
On 31 July, People’s Assembly Speaker Shwe Mann instructed two parliamentary committees to redraft
the 2012 Higher Education Bill after several MPs, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, criticized the bill
for failing to grant universities administrative independence.36
On 16 August, People’s Assembly Speaker Shwe Mann instructed two parliamentary committees to
“urgently” draft amendments to existing legislation on NGO registration.37 Shwe Mann’s decision came
after two days of debate over a proposal introduced by NNDP MP Thein Nyunt to draft a new NGO
registration law.38 During the debate, regime Home Affairs Deputy Minister Brig Gen Kyaw Zan Myint
insisted there was no need to draft a new law because the 1988 Registration Law was already adequate.39
NLD makes parliamentary debut
During the fourth session, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and 40 other NLD MPs elected in the 1 April byelections made their parliamentary debut.40 However, their impact was limited to three proposals (all
rejected) and a handful of questions.
On 25 July, in her first speech to Parliament, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi called for the adoption of laws to
protect the rights of ethnic nationalities in order to create “a truly democratic union, based on equality as
well as the Panglong spirit.”41
On 7 August, the People’s Assembly appointed Daw Aung San Suu Kyi as chairperson of the newly
formed 15-member ‘Rule of Law and Peace and Stability Committee.’42 The committee’s key
responsibilities included analyzing existing legislation and making recommendations regarding laws that
needed to be revoked or amended.43 The committee would also be required to assess appeals and
complaints about state agencies and submit them to Parliament.44
31
AP (07 Sep 12) Myanmar's parliament adopts foreign investment law, toning down some limitations; WSJ (07 Sep 12) Myanmar
Passes Investment Law; Myanmar Times (10 Sep 12) Hluttaw approves investment law
32
AP (07 Sep 12) Myanmar's parliament adopts foreign investment law, toning down some limitations; RFA (07 Sep 12) New Law
Invites Investment
33
Reuters (19 Sep 12) Protracted Myanmar investment law faces further delay; Myanmar Times (10 Sep 12) Hluttaw approves
investment law; EMG (09 Sep 12) Union Assembly approves foreign investment bill
34
NLM (27 Jul 12) Each and every citizen needs to enjoy democratic rights and opportunities in disciplined manners - Incumbent
government will have to continue confiscating lands to implement projects, plans and undertakings in the interests of the people
and the State - Fair undertakings with goodwill which will profit the people, the country, the Union will have to be welcomed
35
Myanmar Times (30 Jul 12) Reps ignore ministry on land-grab committee
36
Myanmar Times (06 Aug 12) Reps reject bill, call for independent universities; Irrawaddy (01 Aug 12) MPs Call for Complete
Education Reform
37
Myanmar Times (27 Aug 12) Hluttaw agrees to amend NGO law
38
Irrawaddy (17 Aug 12) NGO Registration Law to be Drafted
39
Myanmar Times (27 Aug 12) Hluttaw agrees to amend NGO law; Irrawaddy (17 Aug 12) NGO Registration Law to be Drafted
40
Forty NLD MPs elected in the 1 April by-elections were sworn in on 2 May 2012 - the only business conducted on that day.
41
AP (25 Jul 12) Myanmar’s Suu Kyi makes first parliament speech; AFP (25 Jul 12) Suu Kyi urges minority rights in first
parliament address; RFA (25 Jul 12) Call to Protect Ethnic Minorities
42
AP (07 Aug 12) Myanmar's Suu Kyi to chair parliamentary committee; DPA (07 Aug 12) Aung San Suu Kyi appointed head of
rule of law committee; Irrawaddy (07 Aug 12) Suu Kyi to Head ‘Rule of Law’ Committee
43
Xinhua (07 Aug 12) Aung San Suu Kyi to head parliament's committee for rule of law, peace, stability; Myanmar Times (13 Aug
12) NLD leader pledges to ‘safeguard rights of society’ in committee role
44
Myanmar Times (13 Aug 12) NLD leader pledges to ‘safeguard rights of society’ in committee role
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RECAP OF PARLIAMENTARY SESSIONS
People’s Assembly
National Assembly
st
1
session
nd
2
session
rd
3
session
th
4
session
National Parliament
31 Jan-23 Mar 2011 (14 days)
31 Jan-23 Mar 2011 (14 days)
31 Jan-30 Mar 2011 (18 days)
Bills introduced: 0
Bills approved: 0
Questions answered: 46
Proposals introduced: 17
Proposals approved: 4
Bills introduced: 0
Bills approved: 0
Questions answered: 33
Proposals introduced: 16
Proposals approved: 1
Bills introduced: 0
Bills approved: 0
Questions answered: 27
Proposals introduced: 6
Proposals approved: 0
22 Aug-24 Nov 2011 (51 days)
22 Aug-16 Nov 2011 (47 days)
22 Aug-25 Nov 2011 (6 days)
Bills introduced: 8
Bills approved: 5
Questions answered: 337
Proposals introduced: 51
Proposals approved: 18
Bills introduced: 10
Bills approved: 6
Questions answered: 320
Proposals introduced: 49
Proposals approved: 31
Bills introduced: 5
Bills approved: 5
Questions answered: 0
Proposals introduced: 0
Proposals approved: 0
26 Jan-2 May 2012 (23 days)
26 Jan-2 May 2012 (21 days)
26 Jan-30 Apr 2012 (29 days)
Bills introduced: 8
Bills approved: 3
Questions answered: 126
Proposals introduced: 25
Proposals approved: 16
Bills introduced: 6
Bills approved: 3
Questions answered: 123
Proposals introduced: 30
Proposals approved: 14
Bills introduced: 4
Bills approved: 4
Questions answered: 1
Proposals introduced: 7
Proposals approved: 4
4 Jul-6 Sep 2012 (40 days)
4 Jul-6 Sep 2012 (40 days)
4 Jul-7 Sep 2012 (13 days)
Bills introduced: 10
Bills approved: 4
Questions answered: 159
Proposals introduced: 27
Proposals approved: 9
Bills introduced: 14
Bills approved: 3
Questions answered: 173
Proposals introduced: 29
Proposals approved: 12
Bills introduced: 0
Bills approved: 0
Questions answered: 0
Proposals introduced: 4
Proposals approved: 4
LIST OF NEW LAWS
PEOPLE’S ASSEMBLY (16)
Approved (12)
• Law revoking the Law Defining the Fundamental Rights and Responsibilities of Public
Workers
• Pyithu Hluttaw Election Law Amendment Law
• Peaceful Gathering and Demonstration Law
• Labor Dispute Settlement Law
• Ward or Village-tract Administration Law
• Farmland Law
• Disabled and Died or Fallen Tatmadawmen’s Family Aid Law
• Myanmar Microfinance Law
• Major Commodity and Service Law
• Foreign Currency Expenditure Law
• Law Revoking the Foreign Relations Act
• Import-Export Law
Not yet approved (14)
Pyithu Hluttaw Law
Region/State Hluttaw Law
2012 Examination Board Law
2012 Basic Education Law
2012 University Education Law
2012 Education Research Law
Myanmar Language Commission Law
Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act Amendment Law
Contempt of Courts Amendment Law
2012 Minimum Wage Law
Union Auditor General Law Amendment Law
1950 Emergency Act Amendment Law
Union Attorney General Law Amendment Law
• Myanmar Citizens Investment Law
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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•
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•
•
•
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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY (30)
Approved (12)
Amyotha Hluttaw Election Law Amendment Law
Labor Organizations Law
Political Parties Registration Law Amendment Law
Region or State Hluttaw Election Law Amendment Law
Union Election Commission Law Amendment Law
Environmental Conservation Law
Vacant Lands, Fallow Lands and Virgin Lands Management Law
Union Election Commission Law
Private School Registration Law
Social Security Law
1955 Government Housing (Expelling) Act Amendment Law
• Foreign Investment Law
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Not yet approved (18)
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Amyotha Hluttaw Law Amendment Law
Amyotha Hluttaw Office Law
Republic of the Union of Myanmar National Races Affairs Law
Amyotha Hluttaw Law
Anti-Bribery Law
Traditional Medicine Council Law Amendment Law
Law Revoking the State Agricultural Produce Dealing Board Act
Law Revoking the Myanma Five Star Shipping Line Corporation Law
Natural Disaster Management Law
Profession and Capacity Building Law
Law Revoking Public Welfare Services Protection Act
Law Revoking the Law Protecting the Peaceful and Systematic Transfer of State
Responsibility and the Successful Performance of the Functions of the National Convention
against Disturbances and Oppositions
Limitation Act Amendment Law
Contempt of Court Law
Penal Code Amendment Law
Law Revoking the Land Confiscation (Mines) Act
Securities Exchange Law
State Services Personnel’s Law Amendment Law
NATIONAL PARLIAMENT (9)
Approved (9)
Law Revoking Revenue Law
Commercial Tax Law Amendment Law
Income Tax Law Amendment Law
Myanmar Stamp Act Amendment Law
Office Tax Law Amendment Law
Ward or Village-tract Administration Law Amendment Law
2012-2013 National Planning Law
2012 Union Budget Law
• 2012 Supplementary Union Budget Allocation Law
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