Pyidaungsu Hluttaw continues for 6th day session Pyidaungsu Hluttaw representatives attend 6th day session Nay Pyi Taw, 1 Dec— The 13th regular 6th day session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw was headed by Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann, on December 1, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. Representatives also approved the bill amending Myanmar Mining Law. 2 Pyidaungsu Hluttaw continues for 7th day session Pyidaungsu Hluttaw representatives attend 7th day session Nay Pyi Taw, 2 Dec —The 13th regular 7th day session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw was headed by Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann, on December 2, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. Myanmar’s signing of the protocol on the prevention of marine pollution by ships and Beijing initial report were discussed. In addition, union ministers and deputy ministers responded to the queries raised by MPs on the additional Budget Allotment Bill for the 2015-16 fiscal year. 3 Pyidaungsu Hluttaw continues for 8th day session Pyidaungsu Hluttaw representatives attend 8th day session Nay Pyi Taw, 3 Dec —The 13th regular 8th day session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw was headed by Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann, on December 3, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. The session also approved the signing of a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in tourism by Myanmar with ASEAN countries, China, Japan and South Korea, which received parliamentary approval. 4 Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker meets Vice Foreign Minister of China Nay Pyi Taw, 4 Dec — Pyidaungsu Hluttaw and Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann received Vice Foreign Minister Mr. Liu Zhenmin, at the Pyithu Hluttaw Hall, on December 4, 2015 at 1 p.m. The meeting was also attended by Chinese ambassador to Myanmar Mr. Hong Liang, Chairman of Pyithu Hluttaw International Relations Committee, members of Legal Affairs and Special Cases Assessment Commission and officials from the Pyithu Hluttaw office. 5 Pyidaungsu Hluttaw continues for 9th day session Pyidaungsu Hluttaw representatives attend 9th day session Nay Pyi Taw, 7 Dec — The 13th regular 9th day session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw was headed by Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann, on December 7, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. Representatives put on record the bill amending the Foreign Exchange Management Law, the bill amending the Evidence Law and the bill on second amendment of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Law. The session approved bills amending the rules of the Myanmar Pearl Industry and the rules of the registration of associations. 6 Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann meets Ex-president of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Nay Pyi Taw, 8 Dec — Pyidaungsu Hluttaw and Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann met Ex-President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Ms. Chandrika Kumaratunge and the delegation of IDEA at the Pyithu Hluttaw Hall, on December 8, 2015 at 9 a.m. The meeting was also attended by the Chairman of the International Relations Committee, members of Legal Affairs and Special Cases Assessment Commission and officials from the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw and Pyithu Hluttaw offices. 7 Pyidaungsu Hluttaw continues for 10th day session Pyidaungsu Hluttaw representatives attend 10th day session Nay Pyi Taw, 8 Dec — The 13th regular 10th day session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw was headed by Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann, on December 8, 2015 at 13:30 p.m. The Hluttaw approved the agreement on nationwide ceasefire, arbitration bill and the signing of the protocol on the prevention of marine pollution by ships. 8 Pyidaungsu Hluttaw continues for 11th day session Pyidaungsu Hluttaw representatives attend 11th day session Nay Pyi Taw, 9 Dec — The 13th regular 11st day session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw was headed by Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann, on December 9, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. They approved the additional Budget Allotment Bill for the 2015-16 fiscal year. 9 Meeting of Myanmar Parliamentary Union (3/ 2015) Nay Pyi Taw, Dec 10_Chairman of the Myanmar Parliamentary Union and Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Thura U Shwe Mann said that the second - term Hluttaw sessions will have to be convened by the Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw for the Pyithu Hluttaw, by the Speaker of the Amyotha Hluttaw for the Amyotha Hluttaw and by the Speakers of the States’ and Regions’ Hluttaws for respective States’ and Regions’ Hluttaws. Present at the meeting were Speaker of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, Speaker of Amyotha Hluttaw, Deputy Speaker of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, Deputy Speaker of Amyotha Hluttaw, Speakers and Deputy Speakers of States’ and Regions’ Hluttaws, Chairman of Pyithu Hluttaw Rule of Law and Tranquility Committee, Members of Parliament and officials of Hluttaw offices. 10 Pyidaungsu Hluttaw continues for 12th day session Pyidaungsu Hluttaw representatives attend 12th day session Nay Pyi Taw, 11 Dec — The 13th regular 12th day session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw was headed by Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann, on December 11, 2015 at 10 a.m. The Bill amending Insurance and Business Law and the Bill amending Savings Bank Law were discussed. 11 Pyidaungsu Hluttaw continues for 13th day session Pyidaungsu Hluttaw representatives attend 13th day session Nay Pyi Taw, 14 Dec — The 13th regular 13th day session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw was headed by Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann, on December 14, 2015 at 10 a.m. The Special Commodity Tax Bill was discussed at the meeting. 12 Pyidaungsu Hluttaw continues for 14th day session Pyidaungsu Hluttaw representatives attend 14th day session Nay Pyi Taw, 15 Dec — The 13th regular 14th day session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw was headed by Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann, on December 15, 2015 at 10 a.m. The Ministry of Finance put forward the Union Tax Bill for 2016 to Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. The Bill amending Criminal Law, the Bill amending Insurance Permission Law and the Bill amending Banking Law were approved. 13 Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann meets Korean Parliamentary delegation Nay Pyi Taw, 17 Dec — Pyidaungsu Hluttaw and Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann received the Korean parliamentary delegation led by Mr. Kim Sung Chan, retired general at Zabuthiri Hall, on December 17, 2015 at 12 noon. The meeting was also attended by Korean Ambassador to Myanmar Mr. Lee Baek-soon, the Chairman of the International Relations Committee, military services personnel representatives, members of Legal Affairs and Special Cases Assessment Commission and officials from the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw and Pyithu Hluttaw offices. 14 Pyidaungsu Hluttaw continues for 15th day session Pyidaungsu Hluttaw representatives attend 15th day session Nay Pyi Taw, 17 Dec— The 13th regular 15th day session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw was headed by Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann, on December 17, 2015 at 10:50 a.m. The Veterinary Council amendment bill, the Foreign Investment amendment bill and the Myanmar Citizens Investment amendment bill were put on record. The first six-month implementation of the National Plan in 2015-2016 fiscal year was discussed. 15 Pyidaungsu Hluttaw continues for 16th day session Pyidaungsu Hluttaw representatives attend 16th day session Nay Pyi Taw, 18 Dec— The 13th regular 16th day session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw was headed by Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann, on December 18, 2015 at 10 a.m. The bill amending all - round transportation law was put on record. 16 Pyidaungsu Hluttaw continues for 17th day session Pyidaungsu Hluttaw representatives attend 17th day session Nay Pyi Taw, 21 Dec— The 13th regular 17th day session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw was headed by Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann, on December 21, 2015 at 10 a.m. The Speaker offered clarifications about political pensions. The Legal Supports Bill, the Condominium Bill and the bill on the national planning and finance for the fiscal year 2016-17 were discussed. 17 Pyidaungsu Hluttaw continues for 18th day session Pyidaungsu Hluttaw representatives attend 18th day session Nay Pyi Taw, 22 Dec— The 13th regular 18th day session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw was headed by Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann, on December 22, 2015 at 12 noon. The bills amending the Myanmar Mining Law and Evidence Act were approved. 18 Pyidaungsu Hluttaw continues for 19th day session Pyidaungsu Hluttaw representatives attend 19th day session Nay Pyi Taw, 23 Dec— The 13th regular 19th day session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw was headed by Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann, on December 23, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. The Public Debt Management Bill and the Bill amending the Myanmar Light house Act were put on record. 19 Pyidaungsu Hluttaw continues for 20th day session Pyidaungsu Hluttaw representatives attend 20th day session Nay Pyi Taw, 28 Dec— The 13th regular 20th day session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw was headed by Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann, on December 28, 2015 at 10 a.m. At the meeting, The Ministry of Mines explained to the Hluttaw and the MPs participated in discussing the urgent need for its collaboration on the matter relating to the casualties of the people due to the landslides of the dumped soil in Hpakant, Kachin State, the use of heavy machinery in jade mining and over - exploration of natural resources harming local people in the region. 20 Pyidaungsu Hluttaw continues for 21st day session Pyidaungsu Hluttaw representatives attend 21st day session Nay Pyi Taw, 29 Dec— The 13th regular 21st day session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw was headed by Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann, on December 29, 2015 at 10 a.m. The matter relating to designation of the Kyauk Phyu Economic Zone was approved. The bill on Special Goods Tax was discussed. 21 Pyidaungsu Hluttaw continues for 22nd day session Pyidaungsu Hluttaw representatives attend 22nd day session Nay Pyi Taw, 30 Dec— The 13th regular 22nd day session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw was headed by Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann, on December 30, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. The tariff bill was approved at the meeting. 22 Pyidaungsu Hluttaw continues for 23rd day session Pyidaungsu Hluttaw representatives attend 23rd day session Nay Pyi Taw, 31 Dec— The 13th regular 23rd day session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw was headed by Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann, on December 31, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. Hluttaw approved the Legal Aid bill and the Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill. 23