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Nay Win Maung
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| နေဝင်းမောင် | |
Nay Win Maung speaks at a graduation ceremony in Yangon, Myanmar on April 9, 2011
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| Born | June 30, 1962 Maymyo, Burma
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| Died | January 1, 2012 (aged 49) |
| Resting place | Yayway Cemetery, Yangon |
| Nationality | Burmese |
| Other names | Ko Pauk, Pauk Pauk |
| Alma mater | Institute of Medicine 1, Rangoon |
| Known for | Founder of Living Colour Media Group and Myanmar Egress think-tank |
| Spouse(s) | Win Kalayar Swe |
| Children | 4 children |
| Parent(s) | Than Maung Yin Yin |
Nay Win Maung (Burmese: နေဝင်းမောင်; June 30, 1962 – January 1, 2012) was a doctor and businessman from Myanmar (formerly Burma). He was also a strong supporter of democracy. He worked to bring changes to his country. He believed in talking with leaders to make things better.
Early Life and Education
Nay Win Maung grew up in Maymyo, which is also called Pyin U Lwin. His parents were history teachers at the Defence Services Academy. From 7th to 10th grade, he was chosen as a Luyaygyun. This means he was a nationally recognized student who was good at many things.
He first studied Biology at a regional college. Later, he was accepted into medical school. In 1987, he graduated from the University of Medicine 1, Yangon in Rangoon (now Yangon). He earned a medical degree there.
Working for Change
Nay Win Maung had a special way of thinking about change in Myanmar. He believed it was better to work with the country's military leaders. He thought this approach would help Myanmar move towards democracy. He did not agree with those who wanted to confront the leaders directly.
Sometimes, his ideas were not popular with other opposition leaders. They sometimes wondered about his connections to the government. For example, he suggested that Aung San Suu Kyi, a famous democracy leader, should accept a new constitution. This constitution was written by the military. He saw this as a way to show goodwill.
He also thought that Aung San Suu Kyi's party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), should only try to win half of the seats in the 2010 Burmese general election. He worried that a huge win for the NLD might scare the rulers. He thought they might then hold onto power even more tightly. However, when it became clear that the 2010 election was unfair, he strongly criticized the leaders. The NLD decided not to take part in that election.
Nay Win Maung did not join the National League for Democracy. But he did work with other important people who wanted democracy, like Zarganar. In January 2011, he met with Aung San Suu Kyi. This was soon after she was released from being held at home.
Myanmar Egress and Public Policy
In 2004, Nay Win Maung spent four months in the United States. He attended the Yale World Fellows Program at Yale University. There, he focused on how governments make decisions and policies.
In 2006, Nay Win Maung started an organization called Myanmar Egress. He founded it with other smart people. Myanmar Egress was a civil society organization. This means it was a group of citizens working for the good of society. He hoped it would help improve relations between the government and people who wanted democracy.
Myanmar Egress was based in a hotel in Yangon. Nay Win Maung wanted it to become a "think tank." A think tank is a group that does research and gives advice on important issues. Under his leadership, Myanmar Egress offered classes and workshops. These taught people about business skills, economics, democracy, and how to start their own businesses.
In 2008, a very strong storm called Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar. Myanmar Egress helped with the relief efforts after the storm. They received praise from many international groups for their help.
In March 2011, the President of Myanmar, Thein Sein, spoke about making changes. He talked about good governance. This led to many reforms in Myanmar during 2011 and 2012. Nay Win Maung had always believed in a friendly approach with the leaders. His ideas became more important during this time of reform. Other opposition leaders slowly started to agree with his way of thinking.
A business leader named Maung Maung Lay told the Wall Street Journal that they used to think Nay Win Maung supported the government. But as reforms happened, they realized he was fair to everyone.
Death
Nay Win Maung passed away on January 1, 2012. He was 49 years old. He died from a heart attack. He left behind his wife, Win Kalayar Swe, and their four children (three daughters and one son).
At his funeral, wreaths were sent from both the government's Minister of Industry and from Aung San Suu Kyi. They were placed next to each other. Many people who had supported democracy shared their tributes online. Even though some had criticized his ties to the government before, they praised him after his death.
The government also spoke highly of his efforts. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Information said that losing him was a great loss. He added that Nay Win Maung had seen that the new constitution would create a chance for democracy. He had urged everyone to take part in the 2010 elections, even though few believed him at the time.
