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Parliament Delays Family Law Vote as Agencies Warn of Cold Snap and Open Smart Water Meter Tender

The draft would establish dedicated family-and-children courts and tighten child‑support enforcement to strengthen child protection.

Overview

  • After extended questioning, the State Great Khural postponed the vote on the revised Family Law and related drafts to allow further work.
  • Provisions under debate include creating a primary and appellate Family and Children’s court in the capital and tougher measures for non‑payment of child maintenance, such as restricting driving licenses.
  • Meteorologists forecast snow, blizzards and stronger cold from December 6–12, with Ulaanbaatar around −8 to −13°C by day and lows of −35 to −40°C in some western and northern valleys.
  • MCA‑Mongolia issued an RFQ for the supply of smart water meters and a transmission panel, with clarification requests due by December 11, answers by December 12, and quotations due December 19 at 3:00 pm Ulaanbaatar time.
  • The Health Ministry reported staged trainings on influenza and respiratory care that have reached more than 1,400 doctors and specialists nationwide.