The State Administration Council of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar reformed Union Attorney-General Office as the Ministry of Legal Affairs, in accordance with Section 419 of the State Constitution, according to the announcement of MRTV issued yesterday night.

The order was signed by Lt-Gen Aung Lin Dwe, Secretary of the State Administration Council.

The announcement also reported that Dr Thida Oo has been appointed and assigned the duties of the Union Minister for Legal Affairs and Attorney-General of the Union as well as San Lwin has been appointed as the Deputy Minister for Legal Affairs and Deputy Attorney-General.