Myanmar's new parliament on Monday (March 16) elected Union Solidarity and Development Party Chairman Khin Yi as the new speaker of the lower house. This marks the parliament's first session, during which the election process was broadcast live and the new speaker was chosen.
According to Reuters, Khin Yi is a retired general and former chief of the Myanmar police. He has close ties with Myanmar’s top military leader Min Aung Hlaing and was the sole nominee for the position of lower house speaker.
Myanmar's New Parliament Elects Speaker; Khin Yi Elected as Lower House Chief
Published at Mar 16, 2026 03:40 pm
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Myanmar's New Parliament Elects Speaker; Khin Yi Elected as Lower House Chief