The shift took Myanmar-watchers by surprise. Yet few are rejoicing. Khin Nyunt as secretary-1. Still, some familiar faces have gone. In short, kicked upstairs.
Retirement appears to be quite selective, though.
A number of soldiers of similar age and rank were retained in the SPDC's 40-member cabinet. Among those who survived is Brig.-Gen. Win Tin, minister of finance. Two of the ministries have been seriously tarred with allegations of corruption. Tun Kyi's has seen arrests and sackings.