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 Flag of Rakhine State | |
| Government overview | |
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| Formed | 30 March 2010 |
| Jurisdiction | Rakhine State Hluttaw |
| Headquarters | King Minbar Gyi Street, Sittwe, Rakhine State |
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| Parent department | Government of Myanmar |
| Website | www |
Rakhine State Government is the cabinet of Rakhine State. The cabinet is led by Chief Minister, Nyi Pu. [1]
| No. | Name | Portfolio |
| (1) | Nyi Pu | Chief Minister |
| (2) | Min Than, Col. | Minister of Security and Border Affairs |
| (3) | Kyaw Aye Thein | Minister of Planning, Finance, Tax and Economy |
| (4) | Kyaw Lwin | Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry and Mines |
| (5) | Aung Kyaw Zan | Minister of Electricity, Industry and Transportation |
| (6) | Win Myint | Minister of Municipal Affairs |
| (7) | Chan Thar, Dr. | Minister of Social Affairs |
| (8) | Pon Bway | Minister of Chin Ethnic Affairs |
| (9) | Kyaw Hla Tun | State Advocate |
| (10) | Yin Hla | State Auditor |
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