Author: Hla Min (Lifelong Learner)

Physics
by Hla Min

Updated : 12th October 2026

Dr. Maung Maung Kha (GBNF)

Dr. Maung Maung Kha
- Received his doctorate in Meteorological Physics from Imperial College, London University.
- Worked briefly at the Directorate of Meteorology before transferring to the Department of Physics at the Rangoon University.
- Early native Professor of Physics at Rangoon University.
- Interim Dean at the Faculty of Engineering
- Rector of the Rangoon University, RASU & University of Distance Learning
U San Tha Aung (GBNF)

U San Tha Aung
- He is an alumnus of Harvard University.
- Co-authored High School Physics texts (in Burmese and English)
- Director General of Higher Education.
Early doctorates from USA
- Dr. Hla Shwe (Boon Chiong, first in Burma in 1953), Dr. Tin Maung and Dr. Tin Aung received their doctorates from the USA.
- Dr. Hla Shwe and Dr. Tin Maung moved to the USA.
Dr. Tin Aung

Dr. Tin Aung
- Professor and Head of the Physics Department, RASU
- He was on an educational tour in the USA when his colleagues elected him as Patron of the All Universities’ Teachers Association for the 8-8-88 movement.
- After his return, he was forced to resign immediately.
- He recently had a replacement pace maker.
Some Sayas and Sayamas

U Tha Hlaing, Daw Nyein
- Daw Nyein (GBNF) : Retired as Head of the RIT Physics; Lived to 101 years
Daw May Than Nwe
- Daw May Than Nwe (Joyce, GBNF) — First in Physics Honors in 1962; Spouse : Saya U Thein Lwin (EE, GBNF); Classmates : Dr. Sein Tun (GBNF), Robert Sein, Daw Khin Than Nwe, Daw Khin Swe Aye (Emily); She and her spouse passed away within a few months of each other in Singapore.
- U Hlwan Moe (GBNF) — Succeeded Daw Nyein as Head of RIT Physics; Spouse : Daw Khin Swe Aye / Emily; Son : Dr. Moe Aye (UK)
Daw Khin Swe Aye
- Daw Khin Swe Aye / Emily —
  Spouse : U Hlwan Moe
- U Tha Hlaing
  Taught at RIT for two decades
  Gave Ovada at SPZP-2007 in Singapore along with Sayagyi U Ba Toke.
- U Kyaw Myint (GBNF)
  Retired as Director General of Higher Education; We spent some time together as Guest Speakers for the Ngapali Luyechun Camp in 1988. Has a Foundation named after him
U Kyaw Myint Foundation
- U Kyaw Mya Thein (GBNF) —
  Retired as Pro-Rector of ICST/UCSY; Coined the word “Kar Ku La Thin Char” for Calculus; Passed away in Singapore.
- U Tin Oo Hlaing (Principal) —
  Interpreter for Saddhammaransi Sayadaw’s Dhamma Duta to USA
- U Kaung Nyunt (GBNF) —
  Principal of RC2; Spouse : PPBRS alumni; Daughter : Khaing Khaing Nyunt (UCC)
- U Thein Aung (Micky, SPHS59, GBNF) : RUBC Gold in 1962; Met him during his visit to California.
- Dr. Htin Aung (Japan, GBNF)
  : Sacred Heart; Sixth in Burma in the Matric of 1957; Twin brother : Dr. Htin Kyaw
- Dr. Htin Kyaw : Sacred Heart;
  First in Burma in the Matric of 1957
- U Thein Htut : Saya Micky asked him to be athletic trainer for RUBC selected
- U Saw Hlaing (Principal, Director, GBNF): First met him as organizer of Thu Ka Kari သုကကာရီ association on Shwe Dagon Pagoda. Last met him at the Ministry of Education.
- U Kin Sein (Director) : He was at the Ministry in charge of vetting state scholarships
- Mehm Than Thoung : First in Physics Honors in 1961; RUBC Gold in 1961; Retired Rector of Distance Learning; Currently spending time at a meditation center
- Dr. Soe Myint Win (Electronics / Engineering, GBNF) : Gawpaka at a monastery in Northern California; Helped found the Northern California Physics Association
- Daw May Su (GBNF) : She and her spouse Saya U Ba Nyunt (EE, MOGE) visited their daughter and grand children in Northern California.
- Dr. Zin Aung (GBNF) : Medalist for Physics Hons; RU; Assumption University
- Dr. Maung Maung Gyi (Canada) : Taught at RIT. Worked in Singapore & Canada
- Dr. Aye Thein Kyaw (Canada, GBNF)
- Dr. Tin Maung Aye (USA)
- Dr. Soe Tint (USA)
- Dr. Myint Thein
- Dr. Myint Kyi (Pro-Rector, IMBTU) : Met him at the Final Journey of Sayadaw U Silananda
- U Kyaw Khin (USA)
- U Kyaw Win (USA, GBNF)
- U Ye Sint (USA)
- Dr. Khin Maung Maung (USA)
- Dr. Patheda Tin (USA)
- Dr. Kyaw Tint (USA)
- Dr. Win Naing (USA)
- Mr. Bharadwaja (wrote the Lab manuals)
- Daw Khin Mar Mar (daughter of Sayagyi U Net) studied Computer Science
- Dr. Khin Swe Myint hosted a Physics conference in Mandalay with the help of Dr. Khin Maung Maung (Professor and Chair of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Mississippi).
Miscellaneous
- Frankie Ohn (Dr. Hla Ngwe Tin) stood first in the Matric exam of 1959. He founded a company in Southern California & sold it.
- Harry Wang (Dr. Than Myint) stood Joint Third in the Matric exam of 1956.
- Dr. Yan Naing Lwin : Emeritus Professor & Chair of Physics at WIU, Macomb. He helped many Burmese to study at WIU
- Ko Soe Lwin (son of Dr. Maung Lwin) & Ko Myint Thein were selected Physics Luyechun in the Sunmer of 1965
- Chu Pu Thein (SPHS63) scored the highest marks for Physics in the first ever High School Final Only exam in 1962. Due to restrictions, he could not apply to the professional institutes and left to study in Italy.
- Dr. Khin Maung U received 99 marks for Physics in the first ever Matric exam in 1963. He scored a perfect 100, but the Chief Invigilator reluctantly subtracted a point.
- There was a Centennial Celebration for Saya Kha.
  Saya U Oo Khin Maung and Sayama Daw Thida were some of the volunteer organizers.
Sayama Daw Thida wrote :

Dear Sayar U Hla Min,
You have collected many facts regarding with Universities especially YU and RIT. I appreciate your nice memory.
I worked at YU Physics Department about twelve years (Early 1978 to mid 1989), at RIT Physics Department about six years (1971 to 1976) and YIT/YTU Engineering Physics Department about eight years (1993 to 2001).
I think the days of YU are very beautiful before 1963. I missed those days because I was high school student at that time.
My days at YU are very ordinary.
The posts written about early days of YU are very interesting.
That’s why I request “Nyi” (Nyi Thet Lwin) to collect those posts as a book.
I also thank you for your interesting posts.
I look forward to reading your posts.
Thanks again Sayar.
October 12, 2026
EE Sayas
by Hla Min

Updated : 12th October 2026

1965 – 66

Seated : U Soe Paing, U Thein Lwin (GBNF), U Tin Swe (GBNF), U Sein Hlaing (Professor, GBNF), U Kyaw Tun (GBNF), U Sein Win (GBNF), U San Tint (GBNF)

Standing : U Soe Min (GBNF), U Chin Way (GBNF), U Win Tin, U Ba Myint, U Nyi Nyi (GBNF), U Moe Aung, U Sein Maung

Studying abroad : U Myo Kyi, U Ba Lwin (GBNF), U Tin Maung Thein

Absentee: U Khine Oo

I wrote “A short and sad clip : EE Sayas” for the commemorative issue of Swel Daw Yeik Sar Saung for SPZP-2010. Saya U Moe Aung suggested the title of my article.

Sayagyis & senior sayas

Source : Saya U Myo Kyi (EE59)

1. U Kyaw Tun 1950 – 1971 (started teaching at BOC College)
2. U C Ping Lee 1950 – 1952
3. U Sein Hlaing 1954 – 1986
4. U Tin Swe 1954 – 1998
5. Dr. Freddie Ba Hli (Part time) 1959
6. U Htin Paw 1958 – 1959
7. U Ba Nyunt 1958 – 1959
8. Dr. A. E. Guile (Colombo Plan) 1959 – 1960
9. U Myo Kyi 1959 – 2002
10. Dr. Ba Lwin 1959 – 1994
11. U L. Tin Htun 1959 – 1960
12. Teoh Chin Koon 1959 – 1960
13. U Sein Win 1960 – 1994
14. Dr. San Tint 1961 – 2002
15. Mr. Zagarosky (Russian) 1962 – 1963
16. Dr. Ba Myint 1963 – 2000
17. U Sein Maung 1963 – 1994
18. U Khine Oo 1963 – 1996
19. Dr. Win Tin 1963 – 1990
20. U Moe Aung 1963 – 1990
21. U Chin Way 1963 – 1968
22. U Soe Min 1963 – 1965
23. U Nyi Nyi 1963 – 1965
24. U Thein Lwin 1964 – 1972
25. U Soe Paing 1964 – 1971
26. U Tin Maung Thein 1965 – 1990
27. U Tin Shwe (Ashin Wi thu ta) 1966 – 1996
28. Daw Mya Mya Than 1968 – 2003
29. U Than Lwin 1970 – 1994
30. U Kyaw Lwin 1970 – 1991
31. U Tin Win 1972 – 1980
32. U Thein Dan 1973 – 1997
33. U Khin Soe 1973 – 1982
34. Daw Khin Aye Win 1973 – 2009
35. Daw Nyunt Nyunt Yee 1973 – 2000
36. U Kyaw Aung (U Kyin Phyuu) 1973 –
37. U Aung Than (U Ah Chun) 1973 – 2004
38. Daw Khin Swe Oo 1974 – 2002
39. U Clement Sadhana 1976 – 2010
40. Daw Than Than Win 1976 – 2012
41. Daw Khin Tint 1981 – 2008
42. U Myint Oo 1982 – 1990
43. Daw Khin Ma Ma Soe 1982 – 2008

Editor’s Notes
- U Kyaw Naing (Sin Gwan, EC70) is GBNF.
- U Ko Ko Kyi (EC72) later worked in Malaysia and Canada.
More EE Sayas (Electronics and Power)
- U Win Khaing Moe
- U Maung Maung Latt
- Daw Lei Lei Yee
- Daw Khin Sandar Tun
- Daw Khin Lay Wai
- Daw Zin Mar Oo
- Daw Khaing Khaing Kyaw
- Daw Thazin Phyu
- Daw Myint Myint Lwin
- Daw Lei Lei Win
- Daw Thidar Than (1)
- Daw Mya Mya Aye
- Daw Myint Myint Than
- Daw Tin Tin Naing
- Daw Sint Sint Win
- Daw Thandar Naing
- Daw Khin Swe Lwin
- Daw Myint Myint Mon
- Daw Nilar Aung
- U Zaw Min Naing
- Daw Moe Nilar
- Daw Khin Moe Yee
- Daw Kaythi Khaing
- Daw Ah Tar Mon
- Daw Ni Ni Thein Htay Pe
- Daw Thidar Than (2)
- U Thein Htay
- U Tun Oo
- Daw Aye Aye Mar
- Daw Ni Ni Win
- Daw San Myint Yee
- U Aung Naing
- Daw Naing Naing Maw
- U Ananda
- Daw Lei Lei Sein
- Daw Min Min Myat
- Daw Thi Thi Soe
- Daw Mar Mar Lwin
- Daw Su Myat Htut
- Daw Win Lein Aye
- Daw Han Thu Lwin
- Daw Yin Yin Htwe
- Daw Naing Naing Win
- Daw Khin Kyu Kyu Win
- Daw Cho Cho Aung
- Daw Tin Tin Aye
- Daw Ni Mar Nwe Aung
- Daw Ei Ei Khin
- Daw Kyaaw Khin
- U Zaw Min Aung
- Daw Aye Thinn Naing
- Daw Nwe Ni Aye
- U Soe Naing
- Daw Phyu Phyu Moe
- Daw Marlar Kyaw
- Daw Aye Aye Thinn
EE Association (1965 – 66)

EE Association for 1965-66

Seated : Ma Pwint Than, Ma Yi Yi Aung, U Sein Win (Vice President), U Kyaw Tun (President), Ko Shwe Win (Secretary), Ma Mya Mya Than, Ma Mo Mo Yi

Middle row : Ko Thein Swe, Ko Soe Than, U Sein Maung (Auditor), U Soe Paing, U San Tint, U Moe Aung (Treasurer), U Thein Lwin, U Soe Min

Last row : Ko Nyunt Pe, Ko Ye Win, Mehm Ye Win, Ko Kyaw Swe Win, Ko Hla Min, Ko Myo Myint, Ko Hla Thaung, Ko Aung Khin, Ko Soe Win, Ko Tin Than

I served as a EC member.

Hlyat Sit Sar Saung (1965 – 66)

Seated : Ma Mo Mo Yi, Ma Than Yi (Associate Editor), U Moe Aung (Chief Editor), U Kyaw Tun (Patron), Ko Ye Win (Secretary), Ma Yi Yi Aung

Standing : Ko Sann Oo (Associate Editor), Ko Thein Tun, Ko Hla Min, Ko Myo Myint (Associate Editor), Ko Soe Tha, Ko Soe Win, Mehm Ye Win

I served as a member.

Saya U Sein Win (GBNF)

He is the younger brother of Dr. Tin U (Medical Superintendent, Rangoon Children’s Hospital) and Dr. Saw Lwin.

He was a top student at the University of Michigan. His friends jokingly called him “Khone Swa Khone Swa” referring to his brisk walking style.

He served as Lecturer in the Department of Electrical Engineering.

When the EE Department was reorganized into EC (Electrical Communications, also known as EcE and Electronics Engineering) and EP (Electrical Power), he served as Professor of EP. Saya Dr. San Tint served as Professor of EC.

Grapevine says that Saya is an absent minded Professor. He married late. One day, he drove Sayagadaw to Bogyoke Market. He taught (or discussed with) his students for quite some time and almost forgot to pick up Sayagadaw. There are variations on this anecdote regarding the place (e.g. Hledan Zay).

He served as Technical Advisor for UCC. He worked closely with U Win Htein (Purdue University, EE at PWD, GBNF) for the design and maintenance of the Electrical Systems (including Motor Alternator, Diesel Generator, Air conditioning) at UCC.

He served as Line Judge at the RUBC (Rangoon University Boat Club) Regattas. He managed the RIT Swimming and Water Polo team.

He stays fit by swimming regularly (even when he was visiting Singapore on a business trip).

He has a vast knowledge. Saya Dr. San Hla Aung (C58) remembers Saya U Sein Win discussing about Civil Engineering and other subjects.
October 12, 2026
Names — Kaung / Koung ကောင်း
by Hla Min

Update : 11th October 2026

They have the same spelling ကောင်း in Burmese.
- Kaung — Former Head of Mechanical Department at Insein GTI; Father of Gordan and Ma Thida Kaung
- Kaung, Sithu — Held several positions before and after Burma’s Independence; His signature appears on early bank notes; Special Education Officer in the UK, Education Counselor at the Burmese Embassy in UK; Director of Education; first Chairman of the Burma Historic Commission.; Father of U Thaw Kaung, Dr. Kyi May Kaung and Daw Yee May Kaung.
Sithu U Kaung
- Kaung — Saya at RIT Civil Engineering Department; Moved to Seattle, Washington, USA.
U Kaung (C)
- Kaung, Kin Wun Mingyi — Chief Minister for King Mindon and King Thibaw.
- Kaung Aye (Peter, UCC, GBNF) — Sydney
- Kaung Kaung Oo (Gordon Kaung, M83) — Youngest among the founding members of RIT Alumni International; Founding member and two=-term President of NorCal RIT Alumni Association; His ventures include Mechanical Solutions and iNapa Winery; He and his spouse Lillian Kaung (EC83) hosted several gatherings (to welcome sayas, to hold meetings) ; Donated Premium Wine bottles (e.g. at 2015 Alumni Reunion at Los Angeles and NorCal RITAA Dinner).
Kaung Kaung Oo / Gordon
- Kaung Zan. Dr. — Director of Agricultural Research Institute.
- Koung Nyunt (GBNF) — Physics Saya at Rangoon University; Principal of Regional College (2).
- Koung Nyunt, Dr. (A67, GBNF) — Architecture Saya at RIT; Wote articles for RIT Alumni Newsletter;
  Moved to Auckland, New Zealand.
Kaung Kaung Oo (Second from right)

Names with Kaung or Kaung in middle and end
- Chit Kaung — Vocalist
- Chit Kaung, Yebaw — One of the earliest tried for treason.
- Kyi May Kaung — Doctorate in Political Economy; Published a novel, and has displayed paintings; Spouse : U Tun Shein (Willie, RUBC Gold).
- Maung Maung Kaung (Yee Pinn, M69, GBNF) — Businessman in Dawei (Tavoy); He and his spouse both succumbed to Covid (about a year apart).
- Thaw Kaung — Succeeded U Thein Han (Zawgyi) as Chief Librarian of UCL “Universities’ Central Library”.; Won several awards for his writings and for his dedicated services to Libraries, Library Science, History, Old Manuscripts.
- Yee May Kaung — Treasurer of Burma Research Society; Spouse : Dr. Mya Than
Sithu U Kaung

U Thaw Kaung

Dr. Kyi May Kaung

Daw Yee May Kaung
October 11, 2026
Names — Inya
by Hla Min

Update : 11th October 2026
- Inya Lake — Home of Rangoon University Boat Club (RUBC) and Rangoon Sailing Club (RSC); Cross Lake swimming event was held as part of the Inter-Institute Swimming Contest
- Inya Road — Has an entrance to the Main Campus of Rangoon University
- Inya Hall / Inya Saung — Residence hall was for female students of Rangoon University
- Moe Moe used Inya as a suffix for her pen name.
Inya Saung / Inya Hall

Fund raiser for Tekkatho Dhammayone

Daw Su Su

Daw Su Su was the first occupant of Room No. (1) at Inya Hall. She danced three roles in the fund raiser for the Tekkatho ko mm Dhammayone. The director of the play was her cousin brother Saya U Lu Pe Win (Pali and Kyauksar Scholar). The rehearsal was assisted by U Nyi Bu. She was honored at the Thet Kyee Pu Zaw Pwe (Paying homage to the elders) held at the Tekkatho Dhammayone. Her account was published in the Golden Jubilee Sar Saung of Inya Hall.

She has three daughters : Hazel Saw Lwin, Dr. Olive Saw Lwin and May Saw Lwin. She wanted them to have experience (like her) at the Inya Hall. Per their mother’s request Daw Hazel Saw Lwin and Daw May Saw Lwin spent a year at Inya Hall as room mates.
October 11, 2026
Names — Hlaing လှိုင်
by Hla Min

Update : 11th October 2026
- Hlaing Campus — UCC; Regional College (2)
UCC
- Hlaing — River
- Hlaing — Sports Officer, Institute of Education
- Hlaing Mi Mi
- Hlaing Myint — UCC; Australia
- Hlaing Win Gaung / George Min Gaung — Institute of Economics; RUBC
Names with Hlaing in middle or end
- Aung Hlaing
- Aye Hlaing
- Aye Win Hlaing
- Chit Hlaing
- Cho Cho Hlaing
- George Hlaing Mya
- Htoo Hlaing
- Khin Hlaing
- Kyaw Hlaing
- Mya Hlaing
- Myo Hlaing
- Nyunt Hlaing
- Ohn Hlaing
- Saw Hlaing
- Sein Hlaing
- Shwe Hlaing
- Soe Hlaing
- Tha Hlaing
- Than Hlaing
- Thein Hlaing
- Tun Hlaing
October 11, 2026
Names — F
by Hla Min

Update : 11th October 2026
- Faisal Ahad / Aung Thin (SPHS68) — Father : Dr. Ahad
- Farook Patail — Father : Yacub Patail
- Fanny
- Frank Ba Shin — Pilot; Spouse : Hilda
- Frank Gale, Dr. / Khin Maung Zaw (SPHS63) — 17th in Burma; Father : Ba Gale
- Frankie Ohn, Dr. / Hla Ngwe Tin (SPHS59) — First in Burma; Father : Tin Ohn
- Frankie Wong — Tun Tin, Advocate; Father: Wong Kyin Hton; Son: Zarnee Tun
- Franklin Chu (GBNF) — Kyaw Nyein; FAO
- Fred Latt
- Fred Thetgyi (M69) — Frederick; Father: John Thetgyi
- Fred Thwin — Myo Thwin; UCC; Brother: Edward
- Freda — UCC; Father: Maung Maung Myint
Dr. F Ba Hli
- Freddie Ba Hli, Dr. (GBNF) — DG of UBARI; National Planning Advisor
- Freddie Maung — Father: Maung Maung
Freddie Ba San
- Freddie Ba San, Dr. (GBNF) — Dr. Myo San, SPHS63; Third in Burma; Father : U Ba San
- Freddie San Shwe, Dr. — Paing Soe, SPHS65; Retired Deputy Minister; Admitted as Roll No (2) to IM(1)
- Freddie Sein, Dr. (GBNF) — SPHS63
- Frosty
October 11, 2026
Digital Equipment Corp (DEC)
by Hla Min

Update : 11th October 2026

PDP11/70
- DEC was founded by Ken Olson (MIT Alumnus).
- It produced PDP (Programmable Digital Processor) and VAX (Virtual Addressing eXtended).
- PDP-8 had limitations, but it was affordable to universities and users.
- UCC bought PDP11/70.
- Gordon Bell was the architect of VAX.
- Microsoft bought a part of DEC.
Khin Maung Zaw wrote :

It’s kind of sad that DEC failed to keep up with their lead beyond PDP.

I don’t know why Ken Olsen was pushed out, my limited understanding was that he was not high on Unix (he had been attributed to calling Unix a ‘snake oil’), for some reason his attempts to push VAX/VMS didn’t take off as he might have liked. I’ve read it somewhere that he didn’t get much support within DEC on the VAX/VMS endeavor.

At the time, there was a talented group of DEC engineers in Seattle area (across the lake from Seattle, matter of fact we here called East Side – Bellevue/Redmond). If I recall correctly, the first Microsoft Data Center at Canyon Park, several miles north of Redmond, was ran by DEC folks in the late 80s, early 90s.

A brilliant OS architect, Dave Cutler, part of a triumvirate led DEC’s Star project, a virtual 32-bit extension on PDP 11/70. Star and its cousin Starlet became precursor to VAX/VMS among others. The triumvirate were working at the DECWEST facilities in Bellevue, next to the city of Redmond.

Around late 1980s, some events – of which I’m no clue whatsoever, Canyon Park Data Center staff as well as many of the DECWEST team became part of Microsoft.

As the saying goes, “The Rest Is History”. Dave Cutler and his team led the development of Windows NT, New Technology” and beyond. Some folks attributed Billg who manged to extract most of the DEC VAX team into MSFT.

[A titbit on VAX and NT] Mark Russinovich, received his PhD from Carnegie Mellon in 1994, wrote series of articles in the Windows magazine, comparing the deep down internals of vms and NT. He even discovered the names of the internal variables have the identical names between them.

He co-founded a company called “Winternals”, developed a set of Windows tools which quickly became a Swiss knife for every Windows engineer. Needless to say, Microsoft bought his company, the tools became part of Windows. Mark became Technical Fellow, and now he is the CTO of Azure.
October 11, 2026
University Sports Champions
by Hla Min

Update : 11th October 2026

တက္ကသိုလ် အားကစား လက်ရွေးစင်များ

1961 အရှေ့တောင်အာရှ ကျွန်းဆွယ်
Second SEAP Games in 1961

Photo provided by Dr. Richard Yu Khin (GBNF), who won a Gold Medal in Yachting with U Maung Maung Lwin (Commodore of Rangoon Sailing Club).

The University Athletes represented Burma in
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Weightlifting
- …
လှေလှော်
Rowing

RUBC team won the Willingdon Trophy for Coxed Fours) at the 1960 ARAE (Amateur Rowing Association of the East) Regatta in Colombo
- Tin Htoon (Stroke)
- Sunny Teng (3)
- Sein Htoon (Cox)
- Victor Htun Shein (2, GBNF)
- Harry Saing (Bow, GBNF)
RUBC team

At the 1958 ARAE Regatta in Calcutta, RUBC team of Tin Htoon (Stroke) and Harry Saing (Bow, GBNF) won the Venables Bowl for Coxless Pairs.

ဘော်လုံး
Soccer / Football

Rangoon University (and later Rangoon University & Institutes) Soccer team won several trophies.

One photo shows the winners of the Burma Soccer Federation Knock Out Tournament in 1965 – 66.

Another photo shows an earlier team from 1954 – 55.

Sayas U Ba Toke, William Paw and Dr. Hla Thwin headed the University Sports Council and the University Football program.

ကြက်တောင်
Badminton

RIT Badminton Team led by Sai Kham Pan won the Inter-Institute Trophy. Saya U Thein Lwin (GBNF) was President of RIT Badminton Association.

မြို့ပတ် ပြေး
Cross-Country Race

Saw Maung Maung Htwe won two Gold medals: as winner of the Cross-Country Race and as leader of the RIT Team.

ဟော်ကီ
Hockey

Saya U Tin Hlaing (M, GBNF) managed the All Universities and Institutes Hockey Team, which won several trophies.
October 11, 2026
Soccer ဘော်လုံး

by Hla Min

Update : 11th October 2026

Background

Shwe Yoe (ရွှေရိုး၊ Scott, author and teacher) introduced soccer to St. John’s Diocesan Boys High School.

BAA (Burma Athletic Association) stadium (aka Aung San Stadium) hosted the First Division matches. There were (a) League Championship (b) Dunlop Knock Out Tournament … For several years, Rangoon University First Eleven competed as a First Division team.

RU Soccer

Saya Nyein (Diocesan Alumni) was RU Coach. U Than Win (Captain of RU football) studied in the US and served as a Director of SPED (Sports and Physical Education Department)8. His spouse retired as Professor of Botany Department, RU.

Some early players include U Chan Tha (Past Captain of RUBC & Captain of the Prome Hall team), U Tun Kyi (engineer), Collegian Nay Win (Academy winner) and U Kenneth Shein (father of Ma Pale Shein (ex-UCC)).

U Chan Tha’s team won the Inter-Hall Soccer Trophy for two consecutive years. Saya U Tin Swe (EE53, GBNF) was a star player.

Saya U Myo Myint Sein (A58) was a well-known soccer player.

Ko Kyaw Sint (Edward, T70, GBNF) was among the preliminary members for Burma Selected, when his career was cut short by a vicious tackle by Tin Han.

Ko Kyaw Htin (C67), Ko Soe Myint Lwin (EP68, GBNF) and Ko Khin Maung Myint (John Tint, M72, GBNF) played for youth and/or senior National Soccer Teams.

Soe Myint Lwin

John Tint

Ko Khin Maung Lay (T68), Ko Myo Nyunt (C69), Ko Myint Sein (Jabu), Ko Khin Maung Lay (Mutu), and Sai Thein Maung represented RIT in soccer. U Maung Maung (Burma) was RIT Sports Officer.

At one time, the RU Sports Council conferred Blue and Half Blue to eligible students who excel in sports.

In our days, Saya U Maung Maung Than (T, GBNF) chaired the RIT Sports Committee. Certificates were presented to the RIT sportsmen and sportswomen at the Annual gathering.

Many people in Myanmar follow the World Cup, Premium League, European Cup … in addition to the soccer tournaments (Asian Games, SEA Games, …) in which Myanmar compete.

Some not so young people from overseas remember “U Thant”, and the once “powerful soccer nation in SE Asia” when they hear the name Burma”.

Universities’ Soccer Team

October 11, 2026
Rangoon University Estate
by Hla Min

Update : 11th October 2026

RU Estate included the following (with name changes and/or structural changes over the years).
- Rangoon College
- Judson College
- BOC College
- Convocation Hall
- Administrative Offices
- Housing for sayas
- Hostels for male and female students
- RUSU (Rangoon University Students’ Union)
- Sanatorium (Tekkatho Hospital)
- RU Gymnasium
- Tekkatho Dhammayone
- RUBC (Rangoon University Boat Club)
- RU Swimming Pool
- Soccer fields
- Tennis courts
- Recreation Center (Chess, Basketball, Table Tennis, Badminton, Fine Arts …)
- Libraries
- Canteens
Selected Buildings
- The Estate was managed by the Estate Engineer and his team.
- U Nyo, a philanthropist, was a major donor for RU Estate (including RUSU and RUBC). He was conferred an Honorary Doctorate by RU.
- Chan Chor Khine, second son of Chan Mah Phee and Daw Aye Mya, donated to build the RU Gymnasium.
- The RU Library was funded by Reddiar.
- RUSU has an important role in the History of Burma. It was the training ground for students, who later shone as regional and national leaders. Sadly, the building was demolished on 8th July 1962.
- Sir Arthur Eggar, Law Professor, pledged/donated a third of his salary for RUBC. Monetary support from Dr. U Nyo and other patrons accelerated the growth of RUBC into a reputable rowing club in Burma (and beyond).
RUBC

RU was an elite University
- In the early days, it was convenient and not so costly to attend RU even for those who do not have scholarships and stipends. In addition to have a reasonably good quality of education (as shown by the high success rate of Burmese scholars), there was ample time and opportunity to participate and excel in sports, hobbies (SPARK, aero-modeling, so-ka-yay-tee, public speaking, debates, …)
- RU produced doctors, engineers, scientists, and social scientists who were outstanding for their extra-curricular activities.
- It is sad to see students forgoing their dreams because of the need to make long commutes and without the choice of affordable housing (hostel, …).
- It is sad to learn that many students cannot afford the time to participate and excel in sports, hobbies, …
- A reasonably good Estate might help nurture “Jack of all trades and master of some”.
October 11, 2026