CNI News
3 February 2026
State Prime Minister U Nyo Saw has directed authorities to implement security measures for Members of Parliament (MPs) scheduled to attend parliamentary sessions in Myanmar this coming March.
During a meeting of the Central Committee for Organizing Parliamentary Sessions held on January 27, 2026, the Prime Minister emphasized several key logistical and safety requirements:
Accommodation & Utilities: Ensuring guesthouses are prepared for MPs with reliable access to drinking water and electricity.
Security Infrastructure: Strengthening security protocols both inside and outside the parliamentary compound, as well as at the MPs' residential quarters, during and between sessions.
Welfare & Transport: Organizing systematic arrangements for catering, healthcare services, and transportation to ensure smooth travel for representatives.
Perspectives on Security Risks
Sai Htay Aung, Chairman of the Tai-Leng (Shanni) National Development Party (TNDP), told CNI News that security is paramount given the current climate.
The Central Committee for Hluttaw meeting led by U Nyo Saw.
"The security of MPs is extremely important right now because once parliament starts, they must speak and act in the public interest. The government should provide firm security because, in a time when armed groups are prevalent, we cannot say there is no danger. To allow MPs to speak freely, security is vital," he stated.
He further suggested that intelligence gathering is key and that government security forces must maintain close coordination with the public to receive timely information regarding potential threats.
U Saw Than Myint, Joint Secretary of the Shan and Nationalities Democratic Party (SNDP), added that while the state bears the primary responsibility for MP security, the representatives themselves must remain vigilant.
"MPs should avoid unnecessary travel and stay alert. We expect relevant state security organizations to fulfill their duties before, during, and in the intervals between sessions," he said.
U San Lwin of the National Unity Party (NUP) noted that security needs vary and cannot be applied as a "one-size-fits-all" model, urging all representatives to prioritize their personal safety.
Prime Minister U Nyo Saw and the Acting President.
Political Context Myanmar recently concluded its 2025 General Election, which was held in three phases from December 28, 2025, to January 25, 2026.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing previously announced that: Parliament will be convened in March.
A new government will be formed in April.
State power will be transferred to the winning party.
However, the election remains highly contentious. Revolutionary forces and the National Unity Government (NUG) have denounced it as a "sham." Furthermore, the NUG, PDF, and certain Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAOs) have issued warnings that they will take effective action against those participating in the election process.
The military seized power on February 1, 2021, after alleging voter fraud in the 2020 General Election—a claim the then-NLD government did not resolve before attempting to form a new administration.
