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Myanmar forms advisory commission to union parliament

Xinhua, March 1, 2016 Adjust font size:

Myanmar has formed an advisory review commission to the Union Parliament comprising two Houses to cooperate in handling legal affairs and special cases, parliament sources said Tuesday.

The commission was established with 35 members, led by previous speaker of the House of Representatives U Shwe Mann. The commission is assigned to report to the new parliament about legal issues or special cases that may arise.

The commission also deals with promulgation, withdrawal and amendment of laws.

The formation of the union parliament-formed commission replaces that formed earlier by the House of Representatives headed also by U Shwe Mann.

U Shwe Mann called for acting and speaking cautiously with wisdom and vision to serve the country and the people.

He urged all stakeholders to remove misunderstanding and doubt and work for the country with honesty.

Meanwhile, Chairman of the Union Election Commission U Tin Aye disclosed at an election review meeting that he will retire from politics in the new government tenure.

The first session of the newly-elected Union Parliament started on Feb. 8. Enditem