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Dhaka: For the first time an Arakanese woman has become the chairperson of an Arakanese organization, which has both men and women.

The Arakanese Social Association (Japan), ASAJ, elected a woman as chairperson of its organization during its annual conference.

Ma Khin Thida Aung, a woman social activist, was elected chairperson during the ASAJ annual conference held at the Yokomaha Kenmin Centre in Tokyo, Japan on 7 June 2009.

She has to serve as chairperson during the 2009-2010 fiscal year.

According to a report of the organization, many members attended the conference and elected her as the chairperson.

ASAJ is a social Arakanese organization and has no connection with politics. The organization carries out social welfare work not only for Arakanese in Japan but also other Arakanese people in Burma, especially in the education sector.

The ASAJ donated a large amount of money to victims of Cyclone Nargis in Hai Gyi Island and other affected areas in the Irrawaddy delta last year.

The organization has nearly 100 members living in Japan. It was established by a group of Arakanese patriots in 1993 aiming to financially assist Arakanese people around the world in the sector of social welfare.

A member of the organization said, “We elected Ma Khin Thida Aung as chairperson to promote all the affairs of our organization within a short period. We hope she will do her best for our people.”

In the Arakanese community, a woman has never become a president or chairperson in an organization where there are both men and women. So many Arakanese have welcomed Ma Khin Thida Aung heading the ASAJ.

Another member form Japan said, “It is proof that there is no gender bias in the Arakanese community."