Min Aung Hlaing
Politician, Retired military officer

Burmese Minbu, Magway Region, Burma (now Myanmar)

Quick Info

Profession	Politician, Retired military officer
Nationality	Burmese
Date of Birth	03/07/1956
Age	69 years
Birthplace	Minbu, Magway Region, Burma (now Myanmar)

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Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)	Politician, Retired military officer
Famous for	Being 11th President of Myanmar

Physical Stats & More

Height

5' 6" (168 cm)

Weight

60 Kg (132 lbs)

Body Measurements

Chest	40 inches
Waist	32 inches
Biceps	11 inches

Eye Colour

Black

Hair Colour

Black

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Basic Education High School No. 1 Latha (BEHS 1 Latha), Rangoon (now Yangon)
College/University	Rangoon Arts and Science University (1973-1974)
Educational Qualification	Pursued Law degree

Personal Life

Religion	Buddhist
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	1980

Family

Wife/Spouse

Kyu Kyu Hla (Lecturer)

Children

Son - Aung Pyae Sone
Daughter - Khin Thiri Thet Mon

Parents

Father	Khin Hlaing (Artist)
Mother	Hla Mu

Siblings

4

Career

Military Career	1977: Commissioned officer, No. 313 Light Infantry Battalion, No. 77 Light Infantry Division 1979: Intelligence Officer, Lieutenant, Operation Min Yan Aung against the Communist Party of Burma 1989: Captain, Battle of Kawmoora against the Karen National Union Early career: Battalion Officer Commanding, Major, No. 369 Light Infantry Battalion, Homalin Later: Rector, 19th intake, Defence Services Academy 2002: Commander, Triangle Regional Military Command, eastern Shan State 2008 or 2009: Promoted to Major General Late 2009: Promoted to Lieutenant General Early 2011: Promoted to General, appointed Joint Chief of Staff 30 March 2011: Appointed Commander in Chief of Defence Services Early 2012: Promoted to Vice Senior General, four star general March 2013: Promoted to Senior General, five star general 1 February 2021: Declared Commander in Chief following coup 1 August 2021: Appointed himself Prime Minister and head of caretaker government 22 July 2024: Became Acting President after Myint Swe's medical leave February 2026: Signed NDSC legislation as Acting President following Myint Swe's death 30 March 2026: Retired as Commander in Chief to contest presidential election
Political Journey	2011: Appointed Commander in Chief, began overseeing military's political role under USDP government 2012: Defended the military's continued role in national politics in a public speech in Naypyidaw 2015: Oversaw direct military intervention to remove Shwe Mann as USDP faction leader 2016: Intensified military crackdown on the Rohingya following NLD government's assumption of power 2019: Began public outreach at religious and charity events, raising speculation on presidential ambitions 2020: Questioned legitimacy of November 2020 election results, alleged widespread fraud 1 February 2021: Led coup, detained elected leaders, established State Administration Council August 2021: Became Prime Minister of caretaker government July 2022: Ordered execution of four pro democracy activists January 2023: Enacted electoral law favouring USDP, banned the NLD February 2024: Activated military conscription law for the first time since 1959 March 2025: Official visit to Moscow, signed ten memorandums of understanding with Russia March 2025: Announced general election before year end 30 March 2026: Stepped down as Commander in Chief to contest presidential election 3 April 2026: Elected 11th President of Myanmar by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw 10 April 2026: Took oath of office, established new Union Government
Awards, Honours, Achievements	2013: Knight Grand Cross, First Class, The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand 2018: Gallant Commander of the Malaysian Armed Forces, Most Gallant Order of Military Service, Malaysia 2018: Knight Grand Cross, First Class, The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, Thailand 2019: Medal of the Young Men's Buddhist Association, titled Mingaladhamma Zawtika Dhaza 2020: Medal for Strengthening the Military Commonwealth, Ministry of Defence, Russia 2020: Badge of Honour of FSMTC for Merits in Military Technical Cooperation, Russia 2020: Honorary Professor title, Military University of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation 2020: Honorary Doctorate, Institute of Oriental Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences 2022: Thadoe Thiri Thudhamma, The Most Glorious Order of Truth, Myanmar 2022: Thadoe Maha Thray Sithu, The Order of the Union of Myanmar 2023: Order of Alexander Nevsky for multi sectoral cooperation with Russia 5 February 2026: Honorary Doctor of Public Administration, University of Yangon

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Min Aung Hlaing was born in Minbu, Magway Region, Myanmar.
2. Both his parents, Khin Hlaing and Hla Mu, are teachers from Dawei, Tanintharyi Region.
3. The family relocated to Mandalay when he was 5 years old.
4. He went to the Defence Services Academy and was accepted on his third attempt in 1974.
5. He graduated from the academy in 1977.
6. The students in his class referred to him as 'unremarkable' and quiet.
7. He enlists in No. 313 Light Infantry Battalion after graduation.
8. His nickname is based on a military term for cat faeces.
9. He is said to have been close to former Thai prime minister General Prem Tinsulanonda, regarding him as a father figure.
10. He was involved in an incident regarding a pregnant wife of a sergeant whom he deemed a deserter.
11. In March 2025, he met Vladimir Putin in Moscow and discussed a Buddhist prophecy.
12. He linked a Buddhist prophecy with Myanmar and Russia's strategic partnership.
13. He made headlines in May 2026 during his visit to India due to tension in Indian state Manipur.
14. He is said to believe in the ideology of Ne Win and Burmese way to socialism.

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