Myat Myat Ohn Khin

In this Burmese name, the given name is Myat Myat Ohn Khin. There is no family name.
Agga Maha Thiri Thudhamma Theingi
Thiri Pyanchi
Dr
Myat Myat Ohn Khin
မြတ်မြတ်အုန်းခင်
Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement
In office
7 September 2012 – 30 March 2016
Preceded byAung Kyi
Succeeded byWin Myat Aye
Deputy Minister for Health
Preceded byMya Oo
Personal details
Born (1948-10-16) 16 October 1948 (age 76)
Rangoon, Burma
NationalityBurmese

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.

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  2. ^ Nyein Nyein (7 September 2012). "11 New Ministers Sworn In". Irrawaddy. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  3. ^ Tangmeesang, Onravee (19 December 2012). "Women in need of a bigger voice". The Nation. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  4. ^ James, Helen. "Strengthening the capacity for reform: Myanmar's cabinet reshuffle". East Asia Forum. Australian National University. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  5. ^ "World Disability Report & Workshop on Reproductive Health for People with Disabilities". World Health Organization. 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  6. ^ "11 New Ministers Sworn In".