PYITHU Hluttaw Speaker U Khin Yi, together with Deputy Speaker U Maung Maung Ohn and responsible officials from the Pyithu Hluttaw Office, met members of the Bill Committee at the Hluttaw Affairs Building (I-2) yesterday.
The Speaker stated that among the four permanent committees in the Hluttaw, the Bill Committee plays a key role in the legislative process. He noted that the committee is responsible not only for drafting bills but also for reviewing whether existing laws remain relevant to current circumstances. In addition to laws enacted in the Myanmar language, there are over 100 existing laws enacted in English. Among these, those that are no longer suitable for current conditions should be reviewed to repeal.
He added that the Anti-Online Scam Bill, which has begun discussion at the Amyotha Hluttaw, has now reached the Pyithu Hluttaw, and the Bill Committee is to review it in accordance with laws and procedures and submit the report. He then urged a review of drafting digital economy and technology laws, artificial intelligence (AI) regulatory laws, data privacy laws, and environmental and air pollution control laws.
He added that the government focuses on education and youth development, and the Hluttaw should make efforts to enact laws for the school-based sport law and youth development law.
He also noted that amendments and additions may be made to existing laws on narcotics, the prevention of child rape, and anti-human trafficking, particularly regarding penalties and criminal provisions. He emphasized that citizens must be able to live securely under the protection of the law. He further called for strengthening laws that support economic development, such as the FDI Law, and laws protecting public health, such as the FDA Law, if necessary.
The Deputy Speaker gave additional remarks on the review and assessment of bills, and the Secretary of the Bill Committee explained the committee’s work plans.
After the meeting, the Speaker observed the committee office and meeting hall. — MNA/ KTZH
