Suu Kyi nominated for Myanmar cabinet post: Speaker

March 22, 2016 10:55

Aung San Suu Kyi was nominated to join the cabinet in Myanmar's incoming government on Tuesday, giving the democracy veteran a formal position in the administration, despite being blocked from the presidency.

The Nobel laureate, who has vowed to rule above the next president Htin Kyaw, was named first in a list of ministers read out to lawmakers by the parliament speaker, who did not specify which position she or others would hold.

"I hereby present the list of names for those who should become union ministers, proposed to the parliament by the president-elect," parliament speaker Mann Win Khaing Than told MPs.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

3 Independents exit Nayab Saini govt; majority gone, claims Cong

The three MLAs -- Sombir Sangwan, Randhir Gollen and Dharampal Gonder -- also said that they have decided to extend support to the Congress during the elections.

T20 World Cup: Lara's big advice for India coach Dravid

Rahul Dravid will need a specific plan to get the best out of superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the T20 World Cup, said Brian Lara.

Don't want Kejriwal performing official duties if granted bail: SC

The bench has divided the hearing on Kejriwal's petition against his arrest into two parts. His main petition challenges his arrest by the ED and seeks it to be declared as illegal, while the second aspect pertains to grant of interim...

What Jaddu Said After Casting His Vote

Ravindra Jadeja and his wife Rivaba Jadeja cast their vote in Gujarat's Jamnagar district during the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

51 soldiers have left Maldives , total withdrawal by May 10: Official

She, however, refused to disclose the exact figure of the Indian soldiers stationed in the Maldives, stating the details would be shared at a later date, Sun.mv news portal reported.