Sai Mauk Kham

Who is Sai Mauk Kham?

Dr Sai Mauk Kham is an ethnic Shan politician and current Vice President of Myanmar. He was elected as Second Vice President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar on 4 February 2011, after defeating Aye Maung of the Rakhine Nationalities Development Party, by receiving 84% of the votes in the Amyotha Hluttaw. He is a physician by profession, graduating from the Institute of Medicine, Mandalay in 1974. He also used to be the chairman of the Shan Literature and Culture Association. He runs a private clinic and manages a private hospital in Lashio Township.