Khin Shwe

Khin Shwe (Burmese: ခင်ရွှေ) is a member of parliament for the country's upper house, the Amyotha Hluttaw, and is chairman of Zaykabar Construction, one of the country's largest construction companies.^[1][2] He also serves as chairman for the National Development Group of Companies, Myanmar Tourism Board and the Myanmar Construction Entrepreneurs Association.^[3][4][5]

Shwe Mann and Khin Shwe are related by marriage: Shwe Mann's son, Toe Naing Mann, is married to Zay Zin Latt, Khin Shwe's daughter.^[6][7] Khin Shwe's son Zay Thiha is married to Nanda Hlaing, a Burmese actress and model.^[8][9]

Khin Shwe was born in Moulmein, Burma (now Mawlamyaing, Myanmar) to Bamar parents.^[10] He attended a technical high school in Maymyo and worked for the Burmese government until 1988, as a construction and survey engineer.^[10] In 1988, he established Padamya Company with Htein Win and 2 other partners.^[10] In 1990, he formed his own construction company, Zaykabar Company.^[10]

Khin Shwe claims to hold two honorary doctorate degrees in business administration.^[11] However, both are from unaccredited for-profit diploma mills, Washington University and Cal Southern University.^{[12][13][14][15]}

The Burmese government has awarded him two titles: Thiri Thudhamma Manijotadhara (1998) and Agga Maha Thirithudhamma Manijhotadhara (2001).^[10] Khin Shwe is head of Sasana Nogghaha, a religious organization supported by the Burmese government.^[16]

Along with Htay Myint, Dagon Win Aung and Nay Zin Latt, Khin Shwe serves as a patron of the Myanmar Hoteliers Association.^[17]

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