Myint Maung (politician)

Myint Maung is a Burmese politician and former military officer. He served as the Chief Minister of Mandalay Region in Myanmar (Burma) from 2016 to 2021. He was appointed to this position following the 2015 general election, in which the National League for Democracy (NLD) won a landslide victory.

Prior to his appointment as Chief Minister, Myint Maung had a career in the Tatmadaw (Myanmar Armed Forces), holding various positions. Information regarding the specifics of his military career is limited in publicly available sources.

As Chief Minister, he was responsible for the administration and governance of the Mandalay Region, overseeing a wide range of areas including regional economic development, infrastructure projects, and public services.

Myint Maung's tenure as Chief Minister ended abruptly following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, when the military seized power. He, along with other NLD government officials, was detained by the military following the coup. His current status and whereabouts are subject to the evolving political situation in Myanmar. Further details regarding his activities prior to his appointment as Chief Minister and his current situation are not readily available in publicly accessible sources.