Myanmar changed more than its government last week. For the first time in more than 50 years, a democratic and non-military President is in office. An historic new chapter begins for the country that some have dubbed Asia’s “last frontier economy”.
The focus is understandably on Ms Aung San Suu Kyi, the iconic leader of the National League of Democracy (NLD). Among the new ministers and in Parliament, there are NLD stalwarts who have served years or even decades in prison or detention for political reasons.
Many are hoping to see a Cinderella-type overnight transformation in Myanmar. This is especially as the strong electoral mandate for NLD shows a broad desire for change. (Courtesy of TODAYonline)
The focus is understandably on Ms Aung San Suu Kyi, the iconic leader of the National League of Democracy (NLD). Among the new ministers and in Parliament, there are NLD stalwarts who have served years or even decades in prison or detention for political reasons.
Many are hoping to see a Cinderella-type overnight transformation in Myanmar. This is especially as the strong electoral mandate for NLD shows a broad desire for change. (Courtesy of TODAYonline)
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