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MYANMAR / LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM

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Myanmar parliaments & legislative system

A topic-by-topic explanation of the composition, functions and priorities described on the government portal.

HLUTTAWSUNION
& REGIONSChecked by Nagani
01 / THE FRAMEWORK

Two Union chambers. State & Region parliaments.

UNION LEVEL

Union Parliament

Comprises the Pyithu and Amyotha Hluttaws

PYITHU HLUTTAW

House of Representatives

Representation based on townships and population

AMYOTHA HLUTTAW

House of Nationalities

Equal elected representation from States and Regions

STATE & REGION LEVEL

State & Region Parliaments

A framework for legislation in each State or Region

State and Region parliaments are separate from the two chambers that constitute the Union Parliament.

The source descriptions include elected representatives and Defence Services nominees. This diagram does not depict current membership or operational status.

02 / NAMES & ROLES

Four categories, explained.

01
Pyidaungsu Hluttaw

Union Parliament

Described as comprising both chambers and handling bills, reports, motions and questions.

02
Pyithu Hluttaw

House of Representatives

A framework for representation based on townships and population. The source describes consideration of bills, reports, motions and questions.

03
Amyotha Hluttaw

House of Nationalities

A framework with equal elected representation from each State and Region. The source describes composition, term, presiding duties, eligibility and parliamentary-process support.

04
State & Regional Hluttaws

State & Region Parliaments

An entry point to regional parliamentary profiles. The Yangon profile describes regional legislation, oversight, public needs and roles relating to taxation, planning and finance.

03 / 7 STATES · 7 REGIONS

Read the regional profiles.

Read detailed profiles of all seven States and seven Regions on Nagani. Composition, functions and policies are organised by topic, with historical and undated records clearly distinguished.

01Kachin StateKachin State 02Kayah StateKayah State 03Kayin StateKayin State 04Chin StateChin State 05Sagaing RegionSagaing Region 06Tanintaryi RegionTanintaryi Region 07Bago RegionBago Region 08Magway RegionMagway Region 09Mandalay RegionMandalay Region 10Mon StateMon State 11Rakhine StateRakhine State 12Yangon RegionYangon Region 13Shan StateShan State 14Ayeyarwady RegionAyeyarwady Region

Checked by Nagani · 2026-10-18 / Source update date: not verified

04 / PUT KNOWLEDGE INTO CONTEXT

Connect the framework to practical checks.

Parliamentary profiles are not procedural guides for permits, taxation or company administration. Use the relevant legislation and practical resources when making business decisions.

01

Investment framework

Understand the investment framework and matters to check for each business.

02

Tax overview

An entry point to tax types and conditions of application.

03

Company formation & administration

Explore company law, formation requirements and continuing administration.

05 / SOURCES & REVIEW

Sources and how to read them.

All text items of 17 parliamentary profiles are available in Japanese, English and Myanmar. Translations are for reference, not official translations.

Checked by Nagani ·

  1. Myanmar National Portal / Hluttaws Source body language · English
    Source update date: not verified
  2. Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Source body language · English
    Source update date: not verified
  3. Pyithu Hluttaw Source body language · Myanmar
    Source update date: not verified
  4. Amyotha Hluttaw Source body language · Myanmar
    Source update date: not verified
  5. State & Regional Hluttaws Source body language · English
    Source update date: not verified
  6. Yangon Region Hluttaw Source body language · English
    Source update date: not verified

Source changes and broken links are checked periodically. Content is reviewed before publication. Nagani’s verification date is recorded separately from the source’s update date.

Parliament card image source: Myanmar National Portal / Hluttaws / State & Regional Hluttaws

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