Suu Kyi aide confirmed as lower house presidential nominee A trusted aide tipped as Aung San Suu Kyi's favoured nominee was formally approved as the lower house choice for the Myanmar presidency Friday, clearing an important hurdle in becoming the country's first civilian leader in generations. Htin Kyaw, a well respected writer who helps run Suu Kyi's charitable foundation, sailed through a vote in the lower chamber Friday morning. IMAGES.