Myat Myat Ohn Khin Explained

Honorific-Prefix:Agga Maha Thiri Thudhamma Theingi
Thiri Pyanchi
Dr
Myat Myat Ohn Khin
Native Name Lang:my
Order:Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement
Term Start:7 September 2012
Term End:30 March 2016
Predecessor:Aung Kyi
Successor:Win Myat Aye
Order2:Deputy Minister for Health
Predecessor2:Mya Oo
Birth Date:16 October 1948
Birth Place:Rangoon, Burma
Nationality:Burmese

Myat Myat Ohn Khin (Burmese: မြတ်မြတ်အုန်းခင်, born 1948 in Rangoon, Burma[1]) is the former Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement. She was sworn in on 7 September 2012, becoming the first Burmese woman in President Thein Sein's Cabinet.[2] [3] Myat Myat Ohn Khin was an Upper House representative and a former Deputy Minister for Health.[4] [5] [6]

She was awarded the title "Agga Maha Thiri Thudhamma Theingi" in 2008.[1] In April 2016, she was awarded the title "Thiri Pyanchi" by the President of Myanmar for her outstanding performances for the people of Myanmar.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Myat Myat Ohn Khin. Women's Forum for the Economy and Society. 12 February 2014.
  2. News: 11 New Ministers Sworn In. Nyein Nyein. 7 September 2012. Irrawaddy. 12 February 2014.
  3. News: Women in need of a bigger voice. Tangmeesang. Onravee. 19 December 2012. The Nation. 12 February 2014.
  4. News: Strengthening the capacity for reform: Myanmar’s cabinet reshuffle. James. Helen. East Asia Forum. Australian National University. 12 February 2014.
  5. Web site: World Disability Report & Workshop on Reproductive Health for People with Disabilities. 2014. World Health Organization. 12 February 2014.
  6. Web site: 11 New Ministers Sworn In.