Mahn Ba Khaing

Mahn Ba Khaing (Burmese: မန်းဘခိုင် [máɰ̃ ba̰ kʰàɪɰ̃]; 26 October 1903 – 19 July 1947) was a Karen[1] politician who served as the Minister of Industry and Labour in Burma's pre-independence government.

[3] Mahn Win Khaing Than, acting Vice President of Myanmar,[4][5] is one of his grandchildren.

[6][7] Born in Yontalin Village, Hinthada Township, Ayeyarwady Region on 26 October 1903, Mahn Ba Khaing was the fifth son of Mahn Pe Kone, the village head, and Daw Pu.

[11] Mahn Ba Khaing was elected as a parliamentarian for northern Pathein region in 1937.

When the Aung San-led interim government was formed in 1946, Mahn Ba Khaing was appointed as the Minister of Industry and Labour.