PoliticsSuu Kyi invokes iconic father to solidify support before election
Biopic and kyat note come as Myanmar's leader takes heat on economy
Myanmar plans a general election in November. Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy dominated the 2015 election. (Photo by Htet Aing Phyoe)
YUICHI NITTA, Nikkei staff writer
January 8, 2020 05:39 JST
YANGON -- Aung San Suu Kyi, the de facto leader of Myanmar, is calling upon the image of her celebrated father to reinforce her political support as she faces bubbling criticism of economic and domestic policies ahead of general elections in November.