Showing posts with label Burma. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Burma. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

#BURMA: Parliament Supports Gov't Plan To Deepen Military Ties With Russia

[world politics news]

Burma’s Parliament has approved Pres. Htin Kyaw’s proposal to deepen and formalize the country’s longtime military cooperation with Russia. Some lawmakers expressed concern over how the agreement might affect Burma’s ability to exercise an active and independent foreign policy. The agreement includes exchanging information on political and military issues, such as international security and counter-terrorism measures.

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

#MYANMAR: Parliament Votes To Keep Military Veto Over Reforms

[world politics news]


Myanmar's parliament has failed to remove the army's veto over constitutional change, dealing a blow to hopes for fuller democracy. The bill received a majority of MPs' votes but not the 75% needed for passage. Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy is expected to see big gains against the ruling party in an election likely to take place in the fall.

Sunday, February 01, 2015

#BURMA: Members of New Parliament Approved Bill to Triple Their Own Salaries

[world politics news]


Among the first bills passed by the freshly convened parliament was to raise their own salaries, and those of regional legislators. Salaries for the 2015-16 term will rise from US$292 to $1,000/month. Regional legislators get a raise from $195 to $487/month. US$1 is = 1025.50 Burmese Kyat.