Misinformation

  • There are Urban Myths and Legends.
  • There are Fact Checking sites.
  • Many Myths have been debunked, but they still appear in posts.
  • Do not share Myths without verifying them first.

U E Maung is not Bagyi Aung

  • A post wrongly said Professor U E Maung was “Bagyi Aung”. It was liked and/or shared by thousands of readers even after U Nay Oke (St. Paul’s) had given TEDx InyaLake talk about his mother (Daw Khin Saw Mu), father (ICS U Ba Tint), his Bagyi (ICS U Tin Tut) and Minthuwun (Saya U Wun).
    U Nay Oke mentioned that the four main characters in “Bagyi Aung Nyar De” have all passed away.
  • The three younger sisters were in the charge of ICS U Tin Tut especially during the school / university holidays.
  • ICS U Ba Tint was U Tin Tut’s deputy.

Dr. Htin Aung is not Bagyi Aung

  • The earlier wrong version said that Dr. Htin Aung was Bagyi Aung.
  • At least the names share “Aung”.

ICS U Tin Tut is Bagyi Aung

U Tin Tut
  • The knowledge was a family secret, but it was later known by close friends.
  • U Nay Oke (St. Paul’s) gave a TEDx InyaLake talk on the subject.

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