Myat Hein | |
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မြတ်ဟိန်း | |
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Minister for Communications and Information Technology | |
In office 13 February 2013 – 12 August 2015 |
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Preceded by | Thein Tun (as Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs) |
Succeeded by | Zeya Aung |
Personal details | |
Born |
27 April 1955 (age 62) Pegu Division, Burma |
Nationality | Burmese |
Spouse(s) | Htwe Htwe Nyunt |
Alma mater | Defence Services Academy |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Myanmar |
Service/branch | Myanmar Air Force |
Years of service | 1975 - 2013 |
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General Myat Hein (Burmese: မြတ်ဟိန်း) was a Burmese general and the commander of Myanmar Air Force. As such he is titled as the Commander-in-Chief (Air).
During 2001, Myat Hein held the rank of colonel and served in the post of Chief of Staff (Air). The following year, Myat Hein remained as Chief of Staff (Air), and was promoted to brigadier general. By 2003 he had been appointed Commander-in-Chief (Air) and held the rank of major general. During his time as the Air Force commander, Myat Hein has maintained close links with China and India.
Myat Hain is married to Htwe Htwe Nyunt.
On 13 February 2013, he was retired from military and became Minister of Communications and Information Technology.
The European Union has ordered that Myat Hein's funds be frozen inside its jurisdiction.