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Maung Maung Kha

1920 – 1995

Prime Minister of Burma

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Lived 1920 – 1995 (aged 74). Maung Maung Kha was a Myanmar politician.

Maung Maung Kha ( ; 7 June 1920 – 30 April 1995) was Prime Minister of Burma between 1977 and 1988.

Maung Maung Kha was born to Khin Tint and Chit Pe in Yangon. He enrolled in University of Rangoon in 1937 to study engineering but left school in the final year of studies to join the Burma Independence Army (BIA) in 1941. He completed military training, and became a member of the Burmese armed forces during the Japanese occupation of Burma (1942–1945). After independence in 1948, he rose to the rank of colonel and served as the Director of Defence Industries of Burmese Armed Forces.

Colonel Maung Maung Kha became a cabinet member in Gen. Ne Win's military government in 1972 when he was appointed Minister of Industry. Following the establishment of the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma on 4 January 1974, and adoption of a new Constitution, Maung Maung Kha continued to serve as Minister of Industry and later on as Minister of Mines. On 29 March 1977, he was appointed as the 8th Prime Minister of Myanmar. After increasing unrest in the country, on 26 July 1988, Maung Maung Kha was replaced by Tun Tin as Prime Minister.

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University of Yangon, Yangon University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Maung Maung Kha?

Prime Minister of Burma (1920-1995)

When was Maung Maung Kha born?

Maung Maung Kha was born on 7 June 1920 in Yangon.

When did Maung Maung Kha die?

Maung Maung Kha died on 30 April 1995 in Yangon.

What was Maung Maung Kha's occupation?

Maung Maung Kha was a politician.

What nationality was Maung Maung Kha?

Maung Maung Kha was Myanmar.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Maung Maung Kha

· Wikidata: Q321597

· DBpedia: Maung Maung Kha

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