"Nay Pyi Taw, 16 Feb — Pyidaungsu Hluttaw strongly criticized and expressed disapproval of individuals and armed groups affiliated with Kokang renegade groups which are launching attacks in Laukkai area, Shan state, honouring the government troops who are protecting sovereignty and territory of the country. The bicameral supported a proposal of U Stephen, an MP from Kengtung Township constituency, to object Kokang renegade groups which are also attacking civilians, security forces and government troops with the supports of other armed groups. U Stephen said Kokang renegades led by U Phon Kya Shin launched attacks to a military base in Konekyan area, headquarters of Kokang Self-Administrated Zone, Se-aw detention centre, police station in Yan Lone Kyaine and Laukkai station on February 8. He also noted that attacks of Kokang renegade groups are tantamount to threatening stability of Laukkai area and sovereignty of the country. Later, Pyidaungsu Hluttaw approved report of Joint Public Accounts Committee findings and remarks on Budget Report 4/2015 that clarified the budget in the first half of 2014-2015 fiscal year sent by Union Government Office. The Speaker of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw read out the verdict of Constitutional Tribunal of the Union that remarked white cardholders are ineligible to vote in referendum on amendment of State Constitution as per Section 4, sub-section (a) of Section 38 and Section 391. As a conclusion, Pyidaungsu Hluttaw discussed Report of Planning and Financial Development Joint Committee about the first six months of 2014-2015 fiscal year."