Suu Kyi could get govt role

YANGON: Myanmar democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi could be given a job in a nominally-civilian government if she is elected to parliament in April by-elections, a presidential adviser said on Sunday.

The Nobel laureate, who could be propelled into a parliament still largely composed of the military and ruling army-backed party, would be given a "suitable" position, Nay Zin Latt told AFP.

"There is also a possibility she will be appointed to the government," he said, adding it would depend on Suu Kyi's wishes.