15 July

Mahn Ba Khaing
(26 October 1903 – 19 July 1947)

MAHN BA KHAING served as the Minister of Industry and Labour in pre-independence government led by General Aung San in September 1946. 

He was born to Mahn Pay Kone, a village head, and his wife Daw Pu, in Yonthalin Village, Hinthada District, Ayeyawady Region on 26 October 1903. He took part in the revolutionary activities in Hinthada Region. 

He received primary education at Anglican Board of Mission (A.B.M) School in Hinthada. 

He established a Karen language school for the children and formed Karen youths’ association.

He was elected as a parliamentarian in 1937 representing Northern Pathein Constituency. 

He bravely participated in the fight against Japanese troops and made utmost efforts to promote friendship between Burmese and Karen societies. He also strove for the emergence of Anti-Fascist People’s Freedom League (AFPFL) and served as a member of the central executive committee. He was elected as Chairman of Karen Youth Organization. 

He, along with other leaders, was assassinated at 10:37 am on 19 July 1947.