General Myat Hein (Burmese: မြတ်ဟိန်း) is a Burmese politician and former military official who served as the Minister for Communications and Information Technology from 2013 to 2015 and commander-in-chief of the Myanmar Air Force.[2] He has served as Vice Chairman of the Union Solidarity and Development Party since August 2016.
Myat Hein | |
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မြတ်ဟိန်း | |
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| Commander-in-Chief of the Air Forces of Myanmar | |
| In office 2003 – 13 February 2013 | |
| Minister for Communications and Information Technology | |
| In office 13 February 2013 – 12 August 2015[1] | |
| Preceded by | Thein Tun (as Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs) |
| Succeeded by | Zeya Aung |
| Vice-Chairman of the Union Solidarity and Development Party | |
| Assumed office 23 August 2016 Serving with Khin Yi (2019–2022) | |
| Chairman | Than Htay (2016–2022) Khin Yi (since 2022) |
| Preceded by | Shwe Mann Htay Oo Aye Myint |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 April 1955 Pegu, Pegu Division, Burma |
| Nationality | Burmese |
| Political party | Union Solidarity and Development Party |
| Spouse | Htwe Htwe Nyunt |
| Alma mater | Defence Services Academy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Myanmar |
| Branch/service | Myanmar Air Force |
| Years of service | 1975 - 2013 |
| Rank |  General |
Early life and education
editMyat Hein was born on 27 April 1955 in Pegu, Pegu Division, Burma. He earned a master's degree from the Defence Services Academy.
Military and governmental career
editDuring 2001, Myat Hein held the rank of colonel and served as Chief of Staff (Air).[3] The following year, Myat Hein remained as Chief of Staff (Air), and was promoted to brigadier general.[4] By 2003 he had been appointed Commander-in-Chief (Air) and held the rank of major general.[5] During his time as the Air Force commander, Myat Hein has maintained close links with China[6] and India.[7]
On 13 February 2013, he retired from the military and became Minister of Communications and Information Technology.[8] The European Union has ordered that Myat Hein's funds be frozen inside its jurisdiction.[9]
On 23 August 2016, he was elected vice-chairman of the Union Solidarity and Development Party, preceded by three deputy-chairman Shwe Mann, Htay Oo and Aye Myint, replacing former president Thein Sein.[10]
Personal life
editMyat Hain is married to Htwe Htwe Nyunt.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Top ministers resign". Eleven. 13 August 2015. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ^ Myanmar Information Committee, Yangon Archived May 1, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ http://www.myanmar.gov.mm/religious/buddha2001/sept/sep30.html [dead link]
- ^ "The New Light of Myanmar". www.myanmar.gov.mm. Archived from the original on September 10, 2005.
- ^ http://www.myanmar.gov.mm/NLM-2003/enlm/may22_ir1.html [dead link]
- ^ Ambassador Li Jinjun holds dinner in honor of the C-in-C (Air)and party to visit China soon Archived May 31, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Top-level defence visits between India, Myanmar - The Times of India Archived July 15, 2012, at archive.today
- ^ Latt, Win Ko Ko (11 Feb 2013). "Air Force boss to take over telecoms". The Myanmar Times. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
- ^ a b "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-11-13. Retrieved 2008-05-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Ei Ei Toe Lwin (24 August 2016). "U Thein Sein steps down as USDP chair". The Myanmar Times. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
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