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Dr. Htin Aung
by Hla Min

Update : 23rd October 2026

Dr. Htin Aung 1

Dr. Htin Aung
- Principal of Rangoon College
- First native Rector of the University of Rangoon
- Per Dr. Yan Naing Lwin, Dr. Htin Aung accompanied Prime Minister U Nu to Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) in 1954
- Vice Chancellor, RU
- After retirement, Dr. Htin Aung became Ambassador to Ceylon. Per U Tin Htoon, Dr. Htin Aung greeted the RUBC team and also provided transportation to visit Kandy.
- Per Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint, his Ba Dwe was recalled back to Burma by the Foreign Office. One day, the then Number One asked Saya what he was doing in Burma and that he did not ask the Foreign Office to recall him. Saya went to UK to continue his research and writing.
- Old alumni may have studied Saya’s books such as “Thirty Burmese Tales” and “Burmese Drama”
- Saya is a scholar, a prolific writer, a historian and a folklorist
- Saya’s siblings —ICS U Tin Tut; Dean of Law U Kyaw Myint; Chief Justice U Myint Thein; Kyauksar expert Daw Khin Mya Mu; Khit San poet Daw Khin Saw Mu; English lecturer Daw Tin Saw Mu
Feedback from Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint
- [Ba Dwe] Dr Htin Aung did not get an ambassador post. He was Called a Minister (current title is Minister Counselor) and the office in Ceylon was under the Embassy in New Dehli.
- Sometime later, on one occasion, Ne Win said, “Where is Saya Htin Aung?”
  Thi Han immediately called Dr Htin Aung to come back.
- Ba Dwe could not find out why. It took nearly six months to see Ne Win. On meeting Ne Win, Ne Win asked why he had come back. Ba Dwe explained about being called back and that he could not go back as another person had been sent. Ne Win told him he did not call back [from Ceylon]. He was thinking of his teacher and was just asking where was. Wasn’t it like Shwe Pyin Nyi Naung?
- He asked Ba Dwe what he could do for him. Ba Dwe asked to leave Burma for Oxford. He left to be Fellow of St Anthony’s College.
- The other dignitaries to be awarded honorary degrees were Prince Souphanouvong of Cambodia and Emperor Haile Salasie of Ethiopia together with my father in 1958.
- I had a photo of my father receiving the honorary LLD which he never used from PM U Ba Swe.
U Kyaw Myint
October 23, 2026
UCC — Application Division
by Hla Min

Update : 23rd October 2026

U Soe Than

Soe Than
- Graduated with Mathematics from RASU
- M.Sc. from the University of Lancaster in the UK
- Ph.D. from the University of Kansas, USA
- Taught at Virginia Military Institute (VMI)
- He is currently working in the Washington, D.C.
- His friend Sayama Daw Swe Swe Than asked U Soe Than to tutor her sister Daw Wai Wai Than. The rest is history.
U Mra Tun
- Mra is a Rakkhine spelling for Mya
- Mathematics major
- Joined UCC as an applications programmer
- There were some difficulties in finding a suitable university for Mra in the UK. He received an offer from the University of Belfast, but there was violence notably in connection with IRA (Irish Republican Army). He ended up migrating to the USA.
- He owns a set of equipment (Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Audio) to form a band.
- He was leader of TAMPS band (formed with the initials of the members): Tin Aung, Austin Xavier, Mra Tun, Pierpont Morgan and Sidney Sann Aung.
- In the USA, he often jams with the local music bands.
- He and Ricky Zaw (brother of Daw Nyunt Nyunt Zaw (T68)) performed a duet at the BASES Annual Dinner in Los Angeles.
- He worked as an independent consultant and as a contractor for IBM. Most of his projects are related to COBOL.
U Kyaw Nyein (GBNF)

Kyaw Nyein
- Taught Numeral Methods at the UCC courses
- Studied in the UK
- He was athletic and played Football and Volleyball
- He had a kidney problem
- His “Ah Nar Dei” attitude (to use the health fund provided by former colleagues) led to his demise.
U Aung Hlaing
- He is known as Japan Sayagyi. His wife worked for Foreign Ministry and was assigned to Japan. He accompanied her and worked as a COBOL programmer.
- Saya U Soe Paing met him during his training (sponsored by Japan International Cooperating Agency and implemented by Fujitsu and other Japanese computer companies). Saya asked him if he would like to join UCC upon his return to Burma.
- He became one of the COBOL teachers
- He later moved to Australia
U Soe Thein (GBNF)
- Also known as Joe Thein
- He had a disability, but that did not prevent him to have a good life and career. He completed training from ICL including COBOL programming.
- He joined UCC as an “off-line” operator
- He transferred to the Application Division
- He became one of the COBOL teachers
Transfers
- Some Operations Division staff transferred to other divisions (e.g. Scientific Applications Division) and/or Teaching. They include U Myint Swe and U Soe Myint (GBNF).
- Some transferred from other Government departments to UCC. They include U Win Myint (SLR) and U Tin Win.
- Several student volunteers joined UCC after completing their M.Sc. and DAC courses. They include U Win Naing (GBNF), Daw Tin May Lwin and Daw Thin Thin Aung.
October 23, 2026
Mechanical Sayas
by Hla Min

Update : 23rd October 2026

Mech Sayas
- The photo was probably taken in the late 1980s.
- There were only two Sayamas among the 40 or so Mechanical Engineering Sayas & Sayamas.
The following sayas are GBNF
- U Maung Maung Than
- U Ba Than
- U Aung Than
- S. Arya
- U Khin Maung
- U Soe Lwin
- U Kyaw Sein
- U Tin Maung Oo
- Dr. Chan Nyein
- U Thein Tun Aung
- U Hla Thwin
- S Kyaw Aye
Comments
- The photo does not include U Tin Myint, Dr. Lu Aye and U Zaw Hein Kyaw — all M80. They were doing postgraduate studies in Melbourne, Australia.
- Dr. Jesse Htwe was in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2000, but she did not attend SPZP-2000.
- I met several Mech sayas at the SPZPs and Mech Gatherings (as Guest) in Yangon.
U Lay Aung
- U Lay Aung passed away recently. He was Patron of RIT Buddhist Association.
U Kyin Soe
- Several sayas (including U Kyin Soe) could not attend Pu Zaw Pwes and gatherings.
October 23, 2026
Class of 72
by Hla Min

Update : 23rd October 2026

M72
- Wynn Htain Oo : Mg Mar Ga See Posts
WHO
- Kenneth Ba Aye : Ka Let Tet
WHO & Hne Pei Myar
- Myint Pe : Cartoon Box, Lushwindaw See Posts
Myint Pe, Cartoonists & Cartoon Lovers
- Han Sein : Saya, Former Dy. Minister
Han Sein (M72)
- Win Myint : Kabyaung
Win Myint
- Nyan Win Shwe (William) : Chair of SPZP-2007
Nyan Win Shwe & Singapore Oldies
- Victor Aung Myin : Scholar Athlete
Victor
- Tha Tun (GBNF)
Tha Tun
- Khin Maung Myint (John Tint, GBNF) : Soccer
John
- Thein Aung
- Maung Sein Win (Padeegone) : Author, Poet
- Khin Maung Toe (GBNF) : Musician
- Kyaw Min Aung : Goalkeeper for RIT B Team
- Maung Maung : Co-founder, RIT Chess Association
Min72
- Tun Htun — Goalkeeper; Author
EC/EP72
- Ko Ko Kyi : Saya
Ko Ko Kyi (Right)
- Kyaw Myint : Good Morning
- H.E U Aye Myint
- Kyaw Myo / Uno Myo Min
T72
- Kyaw Myint : Veda, Indigenous Medicine
Veda KM (Standing Right)
- Sandi Hlaing : Veda’s Big Sis
ChE72
- Aung Myaing : Saya, Poetic Art Series See Posts
Aung Myaing
- Gyn Yu
Seated : Gyn Yu, Trixie; Standing : Aung Myaing, Tun Shwe
- Tun Shwe
- Trixie Tan
- Tiny Kyi
- Myo Myint Pe (GBNF) : Organizer
Myo Myint Pe
- Aye Aye Kyaw (GBNF) : Sayama
Aye Aye Kyaw

Met72

Thein Aung
- Thein Aung — Mr. RIT68; Recently offered Kutho Money for Bagyee Myat Myo Myint
A72

MK Hla Win
- Honorary member of M72 group
- Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
- Donated Noodes (Mar Mar Khauk Swe) for various gatherings
- In 2018, he donated K10 lakhs for the second time for YTU Library Modernization
- Recently donated Khauk Swe for Flood Victims
October 23, 2026
Aye Win Kyaw
by Hla Min

Update : 23rd October 2026

C70 Friends

U Aung, U Aye Win Kyaw, Madan Chand
- Upon graduation, U Aye Win Kyaw joined the Civil Engineering Department at RIT with his classmates Madan Chand (GBNF) and U Aung (Maung Aw).
Veda
- EC member at Burma Astro Research Bureau (BARB).
- Taught Astronomy and Astrology at BARB & MARB.
Post-retirement
- After retirement, he lived in Pyin Oo Lwin.
- He had medical treatment at a clinic.
- His son visited him at the clinic. He passed away unexpectedly (due to electrical leakage) in the shower room.
- Saya pleaded for “safety at the medical facilities”.
- He also passed away — a Double Tragedy for the family.
GBNF list for the Class of 70

Dear Friends,

Got sad news from Ko Aung (C70) that Aye Win Kyaw (C70) passed away last night at Pyin Oo Lwin.
GBNF list now is 94.

With Metta
Ohn Khine (M70)

Condolences

Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi wrote :
I am sad to learn that Aye Win Kyaw has passed away. I met him in Pyin Oo Lwin the last time I visited Myanmar in 2015-16. He seemed to be in good health at that time. Quite a few people told me that he was a good astrologer. I remember him as a nice and quiet person. May he pass into a better life. I send my deep condolences to his family.

Saya Madan Chand (C70) wrote :
Very sad day for me and Saya Aung as we three are very close friends. Studied and worked together In Civil Dept., RIT. Field trip, Special survey assignment, Three R summer 1971 at Monywa district, and so many activities together. May Buddha bless the family. Arranged and signed as witness for the marriage of Ko Aye and Ma Lay.

Nyunt Tin wrote :
Very sorry for our C-70 friend U Aye Win Kyaw.

Htay Aung wrote :
Very sad to me. I remember we were working together in Nawin Project before he moved to RIT. Convey my sincere condolence to his family.

Update

Madan Chand
- Madan Chand was 2nd in C70. He is now GBNF. He passed away in Illinois, USA.
U Aung
- U Aung was Joint 3rd in C70. He published some books. He shared some excerpts in “Once upon a time at RIT”. He is currently in Arizona, USA.
- The GBNF list for 64 Intake is around 150.
October 23, 2026
Classes — 1973 – 93
by Hla Min

Update : 23rd October 2026

1973

M73 Hovercraft
- Six members — U Hla Win (M), U Khin Maung Cho (M), Saxon …
- Dr. Myint Thein (M)
Myint Thein
- Dr. L Sein Myint (M)
- U Myo Myint (M)
- U Hla Win (M)
- U Aung Moung (M, GBNF)
- U San Lin (EC) & Daw Hla Myint (EC)
San Lin
- U Htun Aung Kyaw (EC)
- U Kyi Aung (ChE)
- Dennis Mackey (C)
- George Peters (C)
- U Nyunt Htay (Met)
Nyunt Htay

1974

EE74

Bagyee Myat Myo Myint
- Dr. Htay Lwin Nyo (EP, GBNF)
- Sai Aung Thu Yein (EC, GBNF)
- U Myint Swe (EP)
- Daw San San Swe (EC)
- Daw Khin Swe Oo (EC)
- U Nay Win Maw (E)
- U Myo Thant (E)
- U Maung Maung Thant (M)
- U Sann Aung (M, GBNF)
- Charlie Than (M)
- Bagyee Myat Myo Myint (M, GBNF)
1975

M75
- Maurice Chee (M)
- U Win Khaing (M, GBNF)
- U Than Po (M, GBNF)
- U Tin Myint (M, GBNF)
- U Khin Maung Win (M)
- U Ye Lin Oo (M)
- U Ohn Win (M)
- Daw Mar Mar Yee (M)
Mar Mar Yee
- U Mya Thwin (EP)
- U Sein Tin (EC)
1976

Khin Maung Zaw
- U Khin Maung Zaw (EC)
- U Wynn Myint Aung (EC, GBNF)
- U Sein Myint (EC)
- U Thura Thant Zin (M)
- U Aye Tun (M)
- U Khin Maung Aye (M)
1977
- U Hla Kyi (EC)
- Dr. San Lwin Lin (EC)
- U Khin Maung Zaw (EP)
1980

U Tin Myint
- U Tin Myint (M)
- U Lu Aye (M)
1981
- U Tin Aung Win (C)
1983

Gordon & Lillian Kaung
- Gordon Kaung (Kaung Kaung Oo, M)
- U Kyaw Than Aung (M, GBNF)
- U Kyaw Myint (M)
- U Kyi Shane (M)
- Lillian Kaung (EC)
- U Tha Hlaing (EC)
- U Thaung Tin (EC)
- U Shein Soe Myint (EC, GBNF)
- U Thein Htut (EC)
1984

KKZ, AMO, Ed, HK, NT, TMW
- U Ko Ko Zin (M)
- U Aung Myint Oo (EC)
- Daw Khin Khin Hla (C)
1985
- Saw Yu Ket (Edward, EC)
- U Tun Mra Gyaw (EC)
- U San Oo (EC, GBNF)
- U Tin Tun (EC)
- U Aung Tun
1986
- U Tin Maung Win (C)
- U Nyunt Than (M)
- U Thaung Nyunt (M)
- Daw Cho Cho Thwin (E)
1987
- U San Lin (M)
- Eng Shwe Ho (M)
- Andrew (M)
1992

Nan Khin Nwe
- Nan Khin Nwe (M)
- Daw May Than Htay (ChE)
1993

Mg Yit
- U Mg Mg Win (Mg Yit, EC)
- U Soe Min Oo (EC)
- Daw Kay Thi (EC)
October 23, 2026
Bagyee Myat Myo Myint ပန်းချီမြတ်မျိုးမြင့်
by Hla Min

Update : 22nd October 2026

Highlights

Bagyee Myat Myo Myint

Bagyee Myat Myo Myint

U Myo Myint (M74)
- Class of M73
- Retired Deputy Chief Engineer of Railways
- Pon Tu Expert — Drew and donated Pon Tu of RIT Sayas and Sayamas
- Oil Painting & Water Color Painting — Exhibited selected paintings at SPZP-2016; Donated most of the proceeds to SPZP
- Cartoonist
- Cover Design — for several RIT Annual Magazines and Swel Daw Yeik Magazines
Health Issues
- Difficulty with breathing
Need help for breathing
- Mg Mar Ga and donors provided a machine
- Sadly, he passed away
Memories

Paintings

Painting 3

Painting 4
- He had an Exhibition at SPZP-2016 and donated to SDYF and YTU Library Project.
Donation

Gallery

With U Myint Pe

Cartoons
- He drew Cartoons.
Cartoon 1

Cartoon 2

Design
- He designed Covers for RIT Annual Magazines and Swel Daw Yeik Magazines.
Pon Tu’s
- He drew Pon Tu’s of many sayas and sayamas.
- He could not find photos of some sayas.
- He had to pause when his painting materials ran out.
- U Aung Myaing and Daw Gyn Yu helped replenish the materials.
Pon Tu 1

Pon Tu
- Most Pon Tus were handed over at RIT gatherings (e.g SPZPs).
- On behalf of Bagyee Myat Myo Myint, Saya U Nyunt Htay (Met73) handed over the Pon Tu of Saya Dr. Khin Maung Win (Met) to Daw Khin Than Nwe (T62, Saya’s spouse).
Pon Tu of Dr. Khin Maung Win (Met)
- He also handed over the Pon Tu of Saya Dr. Aung Gyi to Saya at iNapa Winery gathering in 2015.
At iNapa Winery
- Saya U Kyaw Sein (M65, GBNF) archived Pon Tu’s. Saya U Tin Lin (ChE72) annotated the Pon Tu’s. He also grouped photos and posted them.
U Kyaw Sein

U Tin Lin
- Saya U Aung Myaing (ChE72) and team created a Musical Video using the Pon Tu’s and photos to pay homage to the Sayas.
- Saya U Aung Myaing (ChE72) and Daw Gyn Yu (ChE72) provided some materials needed for the paintings. They also helped U Myo Myint during his medical check up in Bangkok.
Bangkok
- He drew Pon Tu of his spouse as a Birthday present. He also drew Pon Tu of his three Myees.
Happy Couple

Birthday Present for Spouse

Myee 1

Myee 2
- He drew Pon Tu of some alumni (U Wynn Htain Oo, Daw Lei Lei Myaing and me).
Pon Tu of U Hla Min
- He was a Volunteer for Mg Mar Ga’s “Eradication of Starvation” project (before the Calamities).
- Per Daw Lei Lei Myaing’s request, he donated to specified pagodas and monasteries.
Related Posts
- O Bei Myat Saya — Musical Video
- Poetic Art Series
- Pon Tu
October 22, 2026
Young at heart
by Hla Min

Update : 22nd October 2026

Belles

Former Models

Some are Mae Daw မယ်တော်
- Daw Than Yi (Maubin Ma Shwe Than) : Author, Publisher, Editor for Hlyat Sit Sar Saung
- Daw Khin Myat Swe : Spouse & supporter of Tekkatho Moe War
- Daw Mai Khin Nyunt (Rosie Gyi) : Editor of Swel Daw Yeik magazine
- Daw Tin Myint Oo (Rosie Tin Maung) : Bilingual author, Vocalist
- Daw Cho Cho Tin (Ma Sandar) : National Literary Award, Lifetime Achievement Award
Memories

Ma Than Yi

Rosie Tin Maung

Rosie Gyi

Ma Sandar
October 22, 2026
SPZP-2004
by Hla Min

Update : 22nd October 2026

Highlights
- U Win Khaing (M75, GBNF) and his team (U Zaw Min, U Hla Win, …) are core Organizers of SPZP-2004.
Hla Win (Right)
- The event took place on December 26, 2004.
- An earthquake that morning did not deter the attendees.
Reunion 2004 Home Page

RIT Reunion & Saya Pu Zaw Pwe – 2004
Yangon, Myanmar
26th December 2004

Morning : Saya Pu Zaw Pwe
Date : Sunday, December 26, 2004
Time : 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 am
Place : Myanmar Convention Center (MCC)

Evening : Dinner & Entertainment
Date : Sunday, December 26, 2004
Time : 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Place : Dusit Inya Lake Hotel

Pu Zaw Pwe Office & Contact Office : United Engineering Co Ltd
Corner of Wayzayantar Road & Yadana Road
Thingangyun Township 11071
Yangon MYANMAR

Contacts :

U Zaw Min (Mechanical 1975)
U Hla Win (Mechanical 1975)
Hotline : 571321/ 571877/ 571990/ 571995
Fax : 571288

Website :

http://www.sayapzpygn.com/

Email : zawmin@uegroup.com.mm

SPZPs in Yangon
- December 2004 — Third world wide SPZP
- December 2012 — Sixth world wide SPZP
- December 2016 — Seventh world wide SPZP
- Due to the pandemic, the world wide SPZP scheduled for December 2020 was canceled
Posts
- Alumni Worldwide
- Gatherings
- M75
- Noble Tradition
- Pu Zaw Pwe
October 22, 2026
Memories of U Silananda
by Hla Min

Update : 22nd October 2026

U Silananda
- Inaugural Rector of ITBMU (International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University)
- Passed away on August 13, 2005
- I served as Master of Ceremony at the Service
- I carried the Box of his Ashes and accompanied Saya U Myat Htoo (C68, President of TBSA) for the Scattering of the Ashes near Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
Publication
- Book in memory of U Silananda
- I was a member of the Committee & Contributing Editor
Book

August 30, 2015
- Attended 10th Anniversary of Sayadaw U Silananda’s demise
- Dhammanda Vihara, Half Moon Bay
Invitation

Ceremony

C 1

C 2

C 3

C 4

C 5

C6

C 7

C 8

C 9

C 10

Posts
- Abhidhamma
- Dhamma Publications
- Sayadaws
- Trail blazers
- TBSA
October 22, 2026