Win Myint is a stuanch ally of Suu KyiMyanmar's parliament on Wednesday elected a staunch ally of Aung San Suu Kyi as the country's new president, allowing her to maintain a tight grip on top-level decision-making. Suu Kyi is barred by the military-drafted constitution from the presidency because she was married to a foreigner and has two sons who are British citizens. His tenure was marked by "exerting strict control over the MPs", said Khin Zaw Win, director of Yangon think-tank The Tampadipa Institute. Observers say his appointment is unlikely to change politics much although he could assume some duties from Suu Kyi, who is notoriously unwilling to delegate. Political analyst Yan Kyaw said that while Win Myint's profile may rise, "he won't do anything against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi".

Source: Daily Mail March 28, 2018 06:56 UTC