Author: Hla Min (Lifelong Learner)

RIT Sayas
by Hla Min

Updated : May 2026

Singapore (SPZP-2007)

SPZP-2007

Attendees include
- U Maung Maung Win (M61, Australia)
- Dr. Tin Win (M62, USA)
- U Aung Myint (M69, Singapore)
- U Tin Htut (M60, USA)
Sayas in 2009

69ers celebrated 40th Anniversary of graduation with Reunion and Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe.

The sayas include

2009
- U Thein Lwin (E, GBNF)
- Dr. Win Thein (M)
- U Tun Shwe (M)
- U Thit (Met, GBNF)
- U Myo Myint Sein (A)
- U Khin Aung Kyi (Ch, GBNF)
- Dr. Ba Lwin (E)
- Dr. Ba Myint (E)
- U Myo Kyi (E)
- Dr. Pe Win (Met)
- U Han Tun (M, GBNF)
- Daw Tin Tin Myint (Ch)
- U S. Kyaw Aye (M, GBNF)
- U Khine Oo (E)
- U C. Maung (C)
- U Sein Maung (E)
- U Aung Hla Tun (Met, GBNF)
- U Tin Shwe (E, GBNF)
- Dr. Thaung Myint (Math)
- U Soe Paing (E)
- U Moe Aung (E)
- U S. Arya (M, GBNF)
- Dr. Kyaw Win (Pet)
- U Soe Lwin (M, GBNF)
- U Tin Maung (C)
- U Win (M)
- U Phone Myint (M)
- U Ngwe Tun (C, GBNF)
New Jersey (2018)

Ivan Lee (M69) & team hosted the RIT-UCC Gathering in New Jersey in 2018.

The sayas include

2018
- U Aung Myint (M)
- U Htun Aung Kyaw (Ch)
- U Soe Paing (E)
- Dr. Aung Gyi (C, Rector)
- Dr. San Hla Aung (C)
- Dr. Tin Win (M)
- Dr. Ohn Myint (C)
U Ba Toke (GBNF)

Saya is a Phwa Bet Taw of Rangoon University & the First RU Students’ Strike in December 1920.

Memories
- On behalf of the Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65, U Khin Maung Myint (ChE71) offered Garawa money to Sayagyi.
U Ba Toke 1
- Pansy Thin provided transportation for Saya U Ba Than, Saya U Tin Htut and me
U Ba Toke 2
- Birthday celebration with Six (of Eight) Children. Sayagadaw, son & daughter are GBNF.
U Ba Toke 3

Allen Htay (C58, GBNF)

Saya served as President of the RIT Alumni International, which hosted SPZP-2000.

1966 Thingyan

Saya Allen

Memories

Saya Allen 2

Saya Allen 3

Saya Allen 4

Saya Allen 5

U Tin Shwe (EP66, GBNF)
- Taught at RIT and Assumption University
- After retirement, Saya became a monk.
- Swel Daw Yeik Foundation provided some financial assistance during his hospitalization.
- Saya U Moe Aung (Tekkatho Moe War) wrote “To the Shwe Duo” in memory of Saya U Tin Shwe and Saya U Hla Shwe (T69).
U Tin Shwe 1

U Tin Shwe 2

U Tin Shwe 3

U Tin Lin (ChE72)
- Taught at RIT and at a Polytechnic in Singapore.
- Organizer, SPZPs in Singapore
- Annotated Pon Tu’s of Sayas (by Bagyee Myat Myo Myint & archived by Saya U Kyaw Sein)
- Donated K2 Lakhs to the YTU Library Modernization Project.
U Tin Lin 1

U Tin Lin 2

U Tin Htut (M60)
- Captain & Gold of RUBC
- Founder & Past President of BASES
- Financial Controller, 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles
- Donated K100 Lakhs for the YTU Library Modernization Project
- Donated K10 Lakhs to Swel Daw Yeik Foundation
- Donated to the All-Mechanical Gathering
Memories

U Tin Htut 1

U Tin Htut 2

U Tin Htut 3

U Tin Htut 4

U Tin Htut 5

U Thet Lwin
- Taught Burmese at the Institute of Economics
- Registrar of RIT
- Retired as Director of DHE
- Pen name : “Tekkatho Maung Ngwe Hlinne”.
- Composed “Mya Kyun Nyo Nyo Kun Yeik Kho”
Memories

U Thet Lwin 1

U Thet Lwin 2

U Thet Lwin 3

Dr. San Hla Aung (C58)
- Taught at RIT and the University of New Orleans.
- Seen with former students : Saya U Nyi Hla Nge (C69) and U Saw Lin (C71, GBNF).
Dr. San Hla Aung

S Kyaw Aye (M63, GBNF)

Elder brother of my classmate Abdul Raof (EP69).

S Kyaw Aye

U Thein Lwin (EE, GBNF)
- President, RIT Badminton
- Taught at RIT EE and Singapore Polytechnic
Memories
- With oldies in Singapore
U Thein Lwin 1

U Thein Lwin 2

U Soe Paing (EE)
- Taught at RIT EE and UCC
- Co-founder, UCC
- Retiree, UN
Memories

U Soe Paing 1

U Soe Paing 2

U Soe Paing 3

U Shwe Hlaing (Maths)
- Taught Engineering Maths & Computer Programmer
- Helped UCC Project
U Shwe Hlaing

U Ngwe Tun (C, GBNF)
- Taught at RIT Civil
- Owned bookshop
U Ngwe Tun

U Myat Htoo (C68)
- Taught at RIT Civil
- Retired from CalTrans
- Founding member, RIT Alumni International
- Co-emcee, SPZP-2000
- Founding member & BOD Chair, NorCal RITAA
Memories

U Myat Htoo 1

U Myat Htoo 2

U Myat Htoo 3

U Myat Htoo 4

U Myat Htoo 5

U Moe Aung (EE)
- See posts : Tekkatho Moe War, EE Sayas, Swel Daw Yeik Magazine, Swel Daw Yeik Sar Saung, Kabyars, Translation
Memories

U Moe Aung 1

U Moe Aung 2

U Moe Aung 3

U Moe Aung 4

U Moe Aung 5

U Lin (M66)
- Rowing
- Buddhist Association
- SPZP
Memories

U Lin 1

U Lin 2

U Lin 3

U Kyaw Myint (M/Auto64)
- UN projects in Beijing
- Moved to California
- Patron, TDS
U Kyaw Myint

U Ba Than (M)
- Several posts : Mech Sayas, HMEE, Dana
Memories

U Ba Than 1

U Ba Than 2

U Ba Than 3

U Ba Myint (EE)
- Retired as Pro-Rector
- Taught at RIT EE
U Ba Myint

U Aung Khin (M)
- First native Mech Prof
- Moved to Canada
- Wrote articles for RIT Alumni Newsletter, SPZPs & HMEE
Memories

U Aung Khin 1

U Aung Khin 2

U Aung Khin 4

Dr. Tin Win (M62)
- See posts : Class of 62, BASES, Mech Engg, 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles
Memories

Dr. Tin Win 1

Dr. Tin Win 2

U Tun Shwe (M60)
- Patron, RIT Alumni Association
- Patron, SDYF
- Provided Certificates & IDs from RU
- Sagar Waing (Video to celebrate 60th Anniversary of RIT)
U Tun Shwe 1

U Tun Shwe

Updates
- Jara, Byadi and Marana have effected Sayas and Sayamas
- U Ba Than hosted the first HMEE meeting. He donated photos to HMEE and MES. He invited former colleagues and students to his Birthday Soon Kyway. He passed away after his 94th birthday.
- Need help to organize my website.
Posts
- Brief Bios
- Engineering Departments
- From BIT to YTU
- HMEE
- SPZP
May 11, 2026
Events
by Hla Min

Updated : May 2026

Worldwide SPZP

There has been seven world world Saya Pu Zaw Pwes.

USA SPZP

SPZP-2000 Orgsnizers

Sayas at SPZP-2000
- The First RIT Grand Reunion and Saya Pu Zaw Pwe was held in the USA in October 2000.
- Host : RIT Alumni International
- Working Committee : Benny, Maurice & team
- Steering Committee : Mostly Sayas
- Golden Sponsors : David Ko (M67), Ivan Lee (M69), Steeve Kay (EC70), Benny Tan (M70), Mg Mg Than (M79)
- Ex-RIT website had Special Pages for SPZP-2000
- I wrote 64 “Countdown to the Reunion” and 36 “Post-Reunion”.
- Special issue of “RIT Alumni Newsletter”
Newsletter
- Brief Bio of Sayagyis & selected Sayas
- Souvenirs : Kyauk Si Bagyee, Banner, Mug, T-shirt, Calendar/Clock
Singapore SPZP

Singapore sayas & alumni hosted
- SPZP-2002 in December 2002
SPZP-2002
- SPZP-2007 in April 2007 ; Singapore was Backup for SPZP-2006 (with Yangon as Host); Due to change in Political Climate, Yangon could not host SPZP-2006.
- SPZP-2010 in December 2010.
U Moe Aung

Saya Moe
- Tekkatho Moe War
- Chair of SPZP-2002 and SPZP-2010
- Chief Editor of Swel Daw Yeik Sar Saung for all three Singapore SPZPs
U Nyan Win Shwe
- M72
- Chair of SPZP-2007
See Posts
- Gatherings in Singapore
- SPZP-2007 Diary
Yangon SPZP

Yangon hosted
- SPZP-2004
- SPZP-2012
- SPZP-2016.
- All SPZPs were in December.
- Note : Yangon could not host SPZP-2006 due to the political climate and so requested Singapore to host SPZP-2007.
SPZP-2004
- Yangon was hosting a Conference for Engineers from ASEAN countries
- SPZP-2004 was allowed to complement the Conference
- Yangon could not host SPZP-2006 due to the political climate and so requested Singapore to host SPZP-2007
SPZP-2012 : True Home Coming

SPZP-2012 brought tears of joy. Many have given up the hope of seeing their beloved alma mater rise again from the trampling of the Adhamma Regime. HE U Aye Myint (EP72) paved the way to have the True Home Coming (Reunion and SPZP) at the Gyogone Campus.

SPZP-2016
- First SPZP to be held all day at the Gyogone Campus.
- Thanks to sponsors and donors of SPZP-2016, free food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) was offered to all attendees.
(2) 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles
- Main event : Reunion Dinner & Entertainment at Knott’s Berry Farm
- Optional event : Brunch at a compound of U Thura Thant Zin’s company; Interview of selected attendees
Organizers
- Organizers include Saya Dr. Tin Win (M62), Saya U Tin Htut (M60), U Thura Thant Zin (M76) & U Khin Maung Lay (Henry, T68).
Dr. Aung Gyi
- Sponsors include Steeve Kay, (U Thaung Sein, EC70) and Kay Family Foundation (KFF), which provided a matching fund of US$30,000.
Steeve
- Attendees include Sayas and Alumni from USA, Myanmar, and Japan.
Attendees
- Entertainers include Saya U Myat Htoo, U Khin Maung Lay, Daw Mya Than Win (Golden Jubilee Swel Daw Yeik Minthamee), U Thaung Sein (singing “Shwe Mi”), May Win Maung, and Ni Ni Win Shwe.
Four Attendees

Photo : George Wong (LA)
L to R : Ni Ni Win Shwe, Dr. Naing Naing Aung (Met), May Win Maung, Ko Thein Ngwe (RITAJ)

(3) SF Bay Area Dinner Gathering in 2015

Welcoming Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi

After attending the 2015 Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles, Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi visited the SF Bay Area. The dinner gathering at a sea food restaurant was attended by sayas and alumni.

They include :
- Percy Lao (part-time Saya)
- Dr. San Lin (part-time Saya)
- Saya U Kyi Kong Tham (C63)
- Saya U Maung Maung (George, ChE66)
- Victor Wong (King Wong, C66)
- Saya U Myat Htoo (C68)
- U Nyan Shein (Henry, C68)
- U Hla Min (EC69)
- Benny Tan (M70)
- Walter Tan (M70)
- Patrick Fong (C70)
- Saya U Thein Aung (James, Met72)
- Maurice Chee (M75)
- U Aye Tun (Anthony, M76)
- Daw Khin Mya Yee (Sarah, C77)
- Daw San San Nyunt (Sandra, M77)
- U Khin Maung Tun (T78, President, SDYF)
- U Aung Kyaw (Alex Khoo, C81)
- U Yu Ket (Edward Saw, EC85)
- U Tin Maung Win (C86)
- U Tin Oo (M86)
- U Nyunt Than (M86)
(4) Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65
Reunion and PZP in 2018

The Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65 (most of them graduated in 1970 and 1971) hosted the Reunion and Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe on November 24, 2018 at the Assembly Hall of Gyogone Campus.

It was the 20th time for the group. The invitation is shown below.

Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe

(5) International Tipitaka Chanting

The International Tipitaka Chanting Council was established in 2006, B.E. 2550
- It has organized Annual Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony at/under the Sacred Bodhi Tree.
- In 2013, the 9th Annual International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony was held at/under the Sacred Bodhi Tree from December 2nd – 13th, 2013. Sangha, devotees, and volunteers from ten countries participated.
- It was the second consecutive year that the Sangha from Myanmar undertook the task as main organizer.
- In 2014, the First International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony in America Dedicated to World Peace and Inner Harmony was held on October 9, 10 and 11, 2014 at Allston Way, Berkley, California.
- U Jotalankara, Chief Resident Monk, Dhammananda Vihara was requested to take part and also give a speech. I edited Sayadaw’s speech.
(6) TEDx Yangon

By Thiri Thant Mon (Organizer)

Even if you impact one person – it’s worth it.

I heard this from a veteran TEDx organiser. He said it was about seeing the light of understanding, the light of passion shine in people’s eyes. Last Saturday, 6 October 2018, we hosted our third TEDx event. As I scanned the audience from backstage, those flickers of light told me – hey, it was worth it!

When I started my TEDx journey, I thought I will do it for three years – enough for the movement to gain some momentum. In the weeks leading up to each event, I am convinced I am crazy. I have a demanding career, two young children, responsibilities from other philanthropic projects I support. So many balls in the air that I cannot drop and TEDx takes so much time and effort.

I started TEDx because of my passion for knowledge and freedom of ideas, the desire to stimulate positive conversations in Myanmar. To give a literal stage for ideas that people have not heard before. And because deep down, I believe it matters to our society.

Along the way, I gained something unexpected. I discovered amazing people who became great friends. My fellow team members – present and past – who are as crazy as I am to give time, so much of it, and pour passion and professionalism into our endeavor. Our awe-inspiringly brave speakers. Our enthusiastic volunteers. Patrons offering support. TEDsters and TEDxers, a global community of dreamers who are doers, liberals who are realists. My tribe.

People who know me best know that I am a passionate individual. They also tell me they have never seen me more happy and passionate than when I talk about TEDx. My eyes light up and my face glows.

It is the flicker in my own eyes and the impact TEDx Yangon has on me, that makes it all worth it. Bring on year four!

Sayama Daw Tin Tin Myint (Emma, ChE69) wrote :

Thiri Thant Mon is the daughter of U Sann Aung (USA Photo, M74). She is the niece of Sayama Emma and Daw Than Than Yi (T71, GBNF).

(7) Min Ko Naing’s Talk
- Min Ko Naing is the pen name of Paw Oo Tun (author, artist, student activist).
- He was a 3rd year student at RASU, when he became a student leader of the 8-8-88 movement.
- He visited the San Francisco Bay Area twice.
- The first time, he talked about the injustice system and the brutal regimes.
- The second time, he & Aw Pi Kye were Speakers for the SF Bay Area Annual Talks 2018.
Anecdote
- A political prisoner begged his prison mates to give him a pain reliever.
- Most people did not have courage to provide one.
- One had cetana & courage, but lacked medical knowledge. He gave Buspro to the wailing prisoner, who was relieved of pain forever.
Edu & Social Systems
- He recounted his observations of the educational & social systems of the countries that he had visited.
- He was impressed with some systems which take the nursery children out into the open and teach lessons from nature, and those that allow students to pursue any combination of subjects provided they envision a problem to solve using the mix.
- He lamented about how most parents & students in Myanmar prepare at all costs for that “all important Matric exam” to pursue two or three high profile professions.
Feedback from a Senior
- The talk is more suitable for the general audience in Myanmar.
- Kudos to the activist turned “evangelist for critical thinking and social change”.
Updates
- Pandemic caused the cancellation of SPZP-2020.
- SPZP-2016 will be remembered for the All Day Event at Gyogone Campus with Free Food for Breakfast, Lunch & Gathering.
- Several Sayas and Alumni — including Organizers & Sponsors — are GBNF.
- Some Sayas & Alumni have medical problems — decline in physical & mental health. They cannot travel far. They cannot sit for a long period. They can trip or fall with serious consequences.
- Several top students from the 1st BE Intake in 1964 are GBNF. Tommy Shwe (Badminton) & Peter Pe (Swimming & Water Polo) passed away unexpectedly. Cho Aye (Hiking, Group Organizer) and Steeve Kay (Multiple Golden Sponsor) had medical problems.
- Over 40% of 69ers are GBNF.
- I was Interpreter for some of Beelin Sayadaw’s dhamma talks at TMC. I visited him at Hse Mile Gone & Panditarama. He recently passed away.
- U Nay Oke (St. Paul’s) talked about Two Poets at TEDx-InyaLake.
- I met Aw Pi Kye twice during his trip to the USA with Min Ko Naing. First in Fremont at the start of their trip. Second in Los Angeles at the tail end of their trip. APK was delighted that the End of the Buddhist Lent was near, and that he would be able to drink alcohol freely again (since Waso).
May 11, 2026
Gatherings
by Hla Min

Updated : May 2026

Dinner Gathering in SF (2015)

Welcoming Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi

After attending the 2015 Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles, Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi visited the SF Bay Area.

The dinner gathering at a sea food restaurant was attended by sayas and alumni. They include :
- Percy Lao (part-time Saya)
- Dr. San Lin (part-time Saya)
- Saya U Kyi Kong Tham (C63)
- Saya U Maung Maung (George, ChE66)
- Victor Wong (King Wong, C66)
- Saya U Myat Htoo (C68)
- U Nyan Shein (Henry, C68)
- U Hla Min (EC69)
- Benny Tan (M70)
- Walter Tan (M70)
- Patrick Fong (C70)
- Saya U Thein Aung (James, Met72)
- Maurice Chee (M75)
- U Aye Tun (Anthony, M76)
- Daw Khin Mya Yee (Sarah, C77)
- Daw San San Nyunt (Sandra, M77)
- U Khin Maung Tun (T78, President, SDYF)
- U Aung Kyaw (Alex Khoo, C81)
- U Yu Ket (Edward Saw, EC85)
- U Tin Maung Win (C86)
- U Tin Oo (M86)
- U Nyunt Than (M86)
Welcome back Saya U Aung Khin & Saya U San Tun

Saya UAK & UST

Saya U Kyaw Myint (M/Auto64) was then stationed in Beijing on a UN assignment. He invited his former sayas U Aung Khin and U San Tun to visit him.

After the two sayas returned from the China trip, there was a mini-gathering by the San Francisco Bay Area RIT alumni to welcome them back.

C71 in Nov 2018

The Class of C71 had the November 2018 gathering at Shwe Bei (Golden Duck) on Saya San.

C71 gathering in November 2018

The photos are posted by Daw Lily Tha.

C71 Gathering

Saya U Hla Myint Thein (C69) attended the C71 gathering since his spouse Daw Myint Myint Than is C71.

C71 Gathering

The December 2018 breakfast gathering will be hosted by U Khin Maung Chit.

C73 in Canada

DAG & Dennis

Dennis Mackey (Kyaw Thu, C73) and George Peters (C73) did their final year project at UCC. Their supervisor was Saya Allen Htay (C58, GBNF).

George moved to Perth, Australia. I met him at the RIT Reunion Dinner in Sydney, Australia in 2006.

Dennis moved to Auckland, New Zealand. He reported about the alumni activities in NZ along with Saya Dr. Koung Nyunt (A67, GBNF) and Stanley Saw (Myo Lwin, M71).

After retirement, Dennis moved to Canada. In late 2018, he paid respect to Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi.
May 11, 2026
Class of 1962
by Hla Min

Updated : May 2026

Most Members
- Matriculated in 1956
- Attended Faculty of Engineering in 1958
- Moved to BIT at Gyogone Campus for 1961 – 62 Academic Year.
- B.Sc. (Engg) in 1962
Textile

Daw Khin Than Nwe (T)

Daw Khin Than Nwe 1
- Lone female graduate in 1962.
- Spouse Dr. Khin Maung Win was Head of Metallurgy Department. Became Director General of Technical, Agricultural & Vocational Training.
- Son, two daughters & several grandchildren
Daw Khin Than Nwe 2
- Elder sister of two Paulians : Dr. Tin Maung Maung Than (Edward, Political Economics) & Dr. Khin Maung Maung Than (Freddie)
Pon Tu
- On behalf of Bagyee Myat Myo Myint, Saya U Nyunt Htay (Met73) presented a Pon Tu of Dr. Khin Maung Win (Met, GBNF) to Sayagadaw
Mechanical

Saya Mao Toon Siong (M)

Saya Mao

Saya Mao and U Hla Min
- National Coach of Burma Table Tennis Team
- National Table Tennis Champion in Singles and Doubles
- Competed in the World Championship in Beijing
- Spouse Daw Tin Tin Maw was Chemistry Sayama. They moved to USA.
U Aye (M)
- U Aye (HIC, UN/FAO), U Soe and U Tin Win — all M62 —- received their degree certificates from Saya U Yone Mo at Aung San Stadium.
A group of friends at BIT after attending the convocation at the Aung San Stadium in 1962

Saya U Yone Mo and M62 graduates
- Represented RU & BIT in Volleyball
BIT Volleyball
- Retired in Thailand
- Provided feedback / info (e.g Grads from 1952 – 1963).
Saya S Arya (M, GBNF)

S Arya (M62)

S Arya (M62)

Thet Kyee Pu Zaw Pwe
- Lovely accent
- Remembered by students of his Strength of Materials Tutorial Class, and Ba Thein (Atlanta)
Saya Dr. Tin Win (M)

Dr. Tin Win and Lily
- Youngest in the Class, but among the Top
- In 1958, Gold Medal for Joint Highest Marks in Maths for Combined I.Sc classes
- Past President of BASES
- Organizer of 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles
- Competed in the LA Marathon to raise fund to sponsor Sayas for SPZP-2007
- Spouse Lily (T72) : Founding member & Secretary of BEA
U Myint Thein Lwin (M)
- Retired from DI / HIC
- Brother: U Kyaw Thein (DCA, RUBC Captain)
U Hla Kyi (M)
- Moved to UK
- Daughter married son of U Hlwan Moe & Daw Khin Swe Aye (both Physics)
U Hla Kyi (M) and Dr. Tin Win (M)

U Hla Kyi (M) and daughter visiting Los Angeles

Electrical

Saya U Tin Maung Thein (EE)
- Eldest son of ICS U Ohn Maung (Arzani)
U Tin Maung Thein

Chemical

U Than Se (Richard, ChE)
- SPHS56 : Classmate of U Soe Paing
- Moved to USA
U Aung Gyi (Simon, ChE)
- Helped publish ChE magazine
- Spends time in Australia
- Spouse : Daw Yin Yin Kyi (T61)
Civil

Dr. San Lin (C)
- Taught part-time at RIT.
- Worked at EPC & UN Project in Thailand
- Moved to USA
- Spouse Dr. Daw Thynn Thynn founded Sae Taw Win 2 Dhamma Center in Sebastopol, California. Replica of Shwe Dagon & surrounding Zedis had Htee Tin Pwe in March, 2022.
Dr. San Lin (middle)

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May 11, 2026
Doctors
by Hla Min

Update : May 2026

Dr. Ba Than (1895 – 1971)

Dr. Ba Than
- Selected by Matthew Hunter to take the entrance exam to study M.B.,B.S. at Calcutta University;
- F.R.C.S — Royal College (Edin)
- F.A.C.S — American College
- F.I.C.S — International College
- Police Surgeon
- MS, RGH (during the Japanese Occupation)
- Rector, IM (1)
- Shan Lay (ရှမ်းလေး Soccer)
- Zwe A Nyeint ဇွဲအငြိမ့်
- Children : Kyaw Than (Georgie), Khin May Than (Kitty), Khin May Aye (Amy)
- See book by Dr. Myint Swe
- See article by Dr. Mg Mg Nyo
Dr. U E

Dr. U E
- M.B.,B.S.(Rgn.)
- L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S (Lond.)
- D.T.M.&H. (Edin.)
- F.R.C.P (Edin.)
- Rector, IM(2)
- Children : Bertie, Shirley, Babsy
- GBNF
- See article by Dr. Mg Mg Nyo
Dr. Maung Maung Gyi

Dr. Maung Maung Gyi
- M.R.C.S. (Eng.)
- L.R.C.P. (Lond.)
- Rector, Mandalay IM
- GBNF
- See article by Dr. Mg Mg Nyo
Dr. Ko Gyi
- Ophthalmologist
- Medical Superintendent of EENT Hospital
- Children : Tin Oo, Glory, Aung Khin, Thein Wai
- GBNF
- See article by Dr. Mg Mg Nyo
Col. Min Sein
- Dean, Medical College
- Spouse : Dr. Daw Yin May
- Children : Dr. Thein Htut, Tin Tin Aye
- GBNF
Dr. Daw Yin May
- First recipient of Fellowship in three Disciplines
- MS, Dufferin Hospital
- Spouse : Col. Min Sein
- Children : Dr. Thein Htut, Tin Tin Aye
- GBNF
Dr. Maung Gale
- Dean of the Rangoon Medical College from 1959 – 1962
- Translated Grey’s Anatomy to Burmese and handed over the manuscripts to Dr Norma Saw.
- GBNF
- See article by Dr. Mg Mg Nyo
Dr. Khin Maung Win
- Pathologist
- DG of ME
- Head of Medical Board to examine those chosen for States Scholarship
- GBNF
- See article by Dr. Mg Mg Nyo
Dr. Mya Tu

Dr. Mya Tu
- Founder-Director of Burma Medical Research Institute (BMRI) which later became DMR.
- Compiled the Magnum Opus (“Who’s who in Medicine in Burma?”) with his spouse Khin Thet Hta.
- Passed away in Australia
- See post by Dr. TOKM
Dr. Tin U
- Initiated the study of Pediatrics in Burma as a separate discipline.
- Medical Superintendent of Rangoon Children’s Hospital.
- See post by Dr. TOKM
Dr. P. R. Mohan

Dr. Mohan
- Served in the Burma Army Medical Corps from 1939 – 1945 as a medical officer in Burma theater, and discharged as a Major at the completion of World War II.
- Passed away in USA in 2005. He was 88 yrs old.
Dr. Mohan & Dr. Daw Hnin Yi
- Dr. Mohan and Dr. Daw Hnin Yi (Rosie) are remembered by several former students and colleagues.
- See posts by Dr. TOKM, Timmy & Mona
Dr. Nay Win
- MS, Psychiatric Hospital
- Spouse : Dr. Daw Khin Si
- GBNF
Dr. Nay Win

Daw Khin Si

Dr. Pe Nyun

Pe Nyun & Pe Thein at 1948 Independence Day Regatta
- Past Captain & Gold, RUBC
- Pediatric Surgeon
- Led team to operate conjoined twins (Ma Nan Soe & Ma Nan San)
- Wrote Memoirs for family members & relatives
- Passed away in Canada
- Brother : Dr. Pe Thein
Dr. Pe Thein
- RUBC Gold
- Professor
- Retired Minister of Health & Education
- Passed away
- Brother : Dr. Pe Nyun
- Spouse : Dr. Kyu Kyu Swe
Dr. Htut Saing (Harry Saing)

Dr. Harry Saing
- Second Lead to operate conjoined twins (Ma Nan Soe & Ma Nan San)
- All-round athlete : Burma Selected in Cricket, Hockey & Rowing
- Past Captain & Gold, RUBC
- 1958 ARAE Champion for Coxless Pairs
- 1960 ARAE Champion for Coxed Fours
- Worked at RCH and Hong Kong
- Passed away in Hong Kong
- Siblings : Sheila, Victor, Shirley
- See posts & my article in RUBC 90th Anniversary Magazine
Dr. Thein Toe
- Headed Nutrition Research at BMRI / DMR
- Spouse : Khin Thitsar
- Passed away in UK
Dr. Thein Toe and Dr. Htut Saing (Harry)

Dr. Kyaw Win
- Army Doctor / Bogyoke
- Ambassador to UK and US
- Spouse : Kyi Kyi Chit Maung
- Sons : Htut Kyaw Win, Aung Kyaw Win
- See post by Dr. TOKM
Dr. Daw Khin Than Nu
- Pioneer of Neonatal Care in Burma
- Regularly attended IM(1) Saya Pu Zaw Pwes
- Left to visit her son Win Htut in the USA
- When she passed away, Win Htut gave a soon kwyay in her memory at Mettananda Vihara.
Dr. Thein Htut
- RUBC Gold
- Moved to Australia
- Spouse : Wendy Sein
Dr. Nyunt Win (Eddie Tha Win)
- Neurologist
- Moved to Australia
- Spouse : Marie Yu Khin
- GBNF
Dr. Daw Kyin Yee
- Worked in Myanmar before following her spouse Saya U Kyaw Myint (M/Auto64) to Beijing where he was working for UN.
- Relocated to USA and volunteered for meditation retreats.
- GBNF
Dr. Aung Khin Sint
- Medical doctor with a passion for “Public Health”
- Won the National Literary Award for his book on the “Awareness and Prevention of Diseases”
- Deputy Director with the Ministry of Health
- Led protests in the 8-8-88 movement
- Vilified for his criticism of the “unconstitutional” proposals and for running as an MP for the NLD in the 1990 elections
- GBNF
SPHS59

Dr. Khin Maung Gyi (Kevin)

The Gardener

(A tribute to all teachers)

Let me introduce to our teacher
Who is also a guardian and preacher
Guiding and nurturing from a youthful age
To raise us up with a healthy image.

As soon as the morning bell tolls
He started his routine – heart and soul
Never does he skips a single day
Sickness and malady are kept at bay.

He may be tired, his voice may whimper
His zest and zeal, nothing gets dimmer
Never to be seen in fits or rage
Happy and contented on not so high a wage.

His loving kindness is like a mountain
Goodwill from him flows like a fountain
He looks after us as one of his own
His empathy towards us is very well known.

Hearing the success of his ‘daughters and sons’
He beams as though ‘a war was won’
He is now overjoyed and highly thrilled
His life seems to be thus fulfilled.

SPHS60

Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint

TOKM 1

TOKM 2
- Top Paulian in his class, and stood 6th in the Matric exam.
- Founded the group “Alumni of the Institute of Medicine in Myanmar (Overseas)”
- Wrote about his mentors (Aba U Hla Myint, Dr. Tin U) and other trail blazers.
- His former students published a book for his 70th birthday.
Dr. Min Lwin
- Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Than Toe
- Sports Medicine
- Rehabilitation
- Admin, RUBC
- GBNF
Dr. Saw Naing (Henry)
- Professor
- GBNF
SPHS61

Dr. Kyaw Win (Robin Ban)
- Stood 2nd in Burma
- Moved to Australia
SPHS63

Dr. Khin Maung U

SPHS
- Stood 1st in Burma. First student to have almost perfect score in Maths, Chemistry and Physics with 299 marks out of the possible 300. Grapevine says that Chief Examiner of Physics reluctantly took back a mark.
- Retired from FDA
- Sharing KMU Medical Reports
Scholarship Winners

Dr. Myo San (Freddie)
- Stood 3rd in Burma
- Early retirement as Surgeon
- GBNF
Dr. Nyunt Wai (Victor)
- Stood 4th in Burma
- Retired as Professor of Physiology
- Taught at IM & Malaysia
- Published “50 Kauk Kyaung Kabyars”
Dr. Thein Wai
- Stood 5th in Burma
- Moved to USA after graduation
Dr. Aung Kyaw Zaw (Johnny Mg Mg)
- Stood 9th in Burma
- Army Doctor / Cardiologist
Dr. Khin Maung Zaw (Frank Gale)
- Stood 17th in Burma
- Retired Medical Doctor / Examiner / Registrar (in UK)
SPHS64

Maurice & Aung Win

Dr. Aung Win Chiong
- Had second highest “raw” score behind Dr. Cherry Hlaing & Dr. Lyn Aung Thet.
- Had perfect ILA score & was admitted to IM(2) as Roll Number One.
- Now retired
Dr. Min Lwin (Maurice)
- Admitted to IM(2) as Roll Number Two
- Surgeon (with Practice in UK and Myanmar)
SPHS65

Paulian Doctors

Dr. Yi Thway (Edwin)
- Fifth highest marks
- Admitted to IM(1) as Roll Number (1)
- Passed away in UK
- Spouse : Kyi Kyi Hla (BDS)
Dr. Paing Soe (Freddie)
- Had same marks as Dr. Yi Thway.
- Admitted to IM(1) as Roll Number (2)
Medical Research

Thanks to TOKM (Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint) and VNW (Dr. Victor Nyunt Wai) for their input and feedback.

Dr. Mya Tu
- Founded Burma Medical Research Institute (BMRI).
  BMRI later became Directorate of Medical Research (DMR).
  DMR had branches in Upper and Lower Burma.
- Served as Director General.
- Was a physiologist.
- He and his spouse compiled a directory of medical professionals in Burma.
- Passed away at the age of 91 in Australia.
- Dr. Thein Htut & Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint gave eulogies at Saya’s service.
Dr. Aung Than Ba Tu
- Fondly known as ATBT
- Succeeded Dr. Mya Tu.
- Requested UCC to give lectures on computing at BMRI. I was a Guest Lecturer.
- In his 90s, he is still active, giving talks and participating in the editorial team of a certain journal.
Dr. Khin Maung Tin
- MS of the Rangoon University Sanatorium.
- Succeeded Dr. ATBT.
- Specialized in liver diseases
- Passed away the earliest (heard it was a heart attack)
- Survived by Dr Daw Htay Kyi, a TB specialist.
Dr. May May Yi
- Met Sayama at the Inlay Luyechun camp in the summer of 1965.
- Physiologist
- Professor of Physiology at the Institute of Medicine.
- Became DG at BMRI.
- GBNF
Dr. Than Shwe
- Microbiologist
- After retirement, he moved to USA.
- He stays active by guiding high school students for their SAT tests.
Dr. Paing Soe
- Matriculated from St. Paul’s High School in 1965.
- Selected Luyechun.
- DG of DMR.
- Retired as Deputy Minister of Health.
Researchers
- Dr. Thein Toe (GBNF)
- Dr. Cho Nwe Oo
- Dr. Khin Kyi Nyunt (GBNF)
- Dr. Htay Htay (GBNF)
- Dr. Khin Maung U
- Dr. Kyaw Min (Retired as Acting DG)
Group photo : Young researchers (BMRI- DMR)

Medical Researchers

L to R: U Aung Myint, Dr Htay Htay, Saya (Prof Mya Tu), Dr Myo Thein, U Ba Aye (statistician), Dr Pe Thaung Myint (sports medicine), Dr Htin Kyaw (physiologist).

Alumni of Institute of Medicine in Myanmar
- Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint founded the group.
- Also wrote about Medical Pioneers in Burma.
Thanks to
- Dr. Maung Maung Nyo
- Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint
- Dr. V Nyunt Wai
- Dr. Kyaw Min
- Khin Thit Sar
- Mona Mohan
Posts
- Early Doctors
- KMU — Khin Maung U
- Medical Research
- Paulian Doctors
- Pioneers
- Rectors
- SPHS63
- TOKN — Thane Oke Kyaw Myint
- VNW — Victor Nyunt Wai
May 11, 2026
Samvega
by Hla Min

Updated : May 2026

Urgency
- It is a Pali word meaning “Sense of urgency”. We’ve heard it many times especially when we attended the last journey of our loved ones.
- We feel the pain even when the dearly departed are in their 80s. The pain grows when we learn that someone young (not so old) had passed away.
- We feel shocked and upset when we hear about the untimely demise. My cousin nephew Dr. Peter Tun warned about lack of PPE, but he succumbed to Covid.
Gone But Not Forgotten (GBNF)
- The list of GBNF for RIT 69ers is now 128. About 40% of our classmates are no longer with us. Covid claimed about 20.
- U Sein Win (Win Kyaw, C69) was an expert in Palmistry. His spouse is a professional Palmist. Not sure whether he knew his life span, but he is GBNF.
- U Myint Sein was a former classmate at PPBRS. He was Principal of BARB. He later founded Idea Astrology. Not sure whether he informed his spouse and son about his life span or his sudden demise, but he is also GBNF.
- My uncle was sent as a state scholar to Japan during the Second World War. He was in Hiroshima & Nagasaki before both cities were ravaged by the Atomic Bombs. He was lucky. His luck ran out when he was sentenced to seven years by a kangaroo court during the Adhamma Era. The UN Human Rights Rapporteur pleaded with the government to release him. Sadly, he passed away early (because of the harsh environment & treatment). His siblings all lived to be 80+ years. The eldest sister lived to be 94.
Dr. Khin Tun (Peter)

Dr. Peter Tun
- He is the elder son of my cousin U Tin U. He became one of the early doctors in UK to fall victim to COVID-19. He is an MRCP and a former Associate Dean of Oxford University. He at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. His ward needed PPE, but he was told that they would be supplied when there is a case. He replied, “It would be too late”. Sad to say, he passed away on April 12, 2020. Could his life been saved?
- The news shocked not just his immediately family, but many around the world. BBC and the newspapers in UK have reported several heroes who died in the battle fighting COVID-19.
- Should Samvega sink in?
Posts
- Covid
- GBNF
- Pandemic
- Peter Tun — Chronicles
May 11, 2026
SPZP-2012
by Hla Min

Updated : May 2026

SPZP-2012

2012 နှစ် ဆရာပူဇော်ပွဲ
- SPZP-2000 was held in USA
- SPZP-2002, SPZP-2007 & SPZP-2010 were held in Singapore
- SPZP-2004, SPZP-2012 & SPZP-2016 were held in Yangon
ပွင့်လင်းခေတ် — First True Home Coming

SPZP-2012
- SPZP-2012 was held at Gyogone Campus ကြို့ကုန်း ကျောင်းဝင်း
- U Aye Myint (EP72) did not forget his alma mater. He helped realize the Home Coming.
1964 က ပထမနှစ် ကျောင်းသား သုံးယောက်

ဦးသောင်းစိန် (Steeve Kay, EC70)

Steeve
- Admitted to 1st BE as a top student in Nov 1964
- Multiple Golden Sponsor of SPZPs
- Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
- Kay Family Foundation
- Steeve and Helen Kay Health Care Fund for RIT Sayas
- Donated $200000 + to RIT projects
- He is now GBNF
ဦးချိုလင်း (Yu Beng, Benny Tan, M70)

Benny
- Admitted to 1st BE in Nov 1964
- Entrepreneur
- Multiple Golden Sponsor of SPZPs
- Co-chair of SPZP 2000
ဦးအုန်းခိုင် (Ohn Khine, M70)

Ohn Khine
- Admitted to 1st BE in Nov 1964
- Organizer for SPZP & SDYF
- CD Supplement for HMEE book
- Co-author of “RIT Days 1964 – 1970”
1964 က ဒုတိယနှစ်ကျောင်းသား

ဦးလှမင်း (Hla Min, EC69)

Hla Min
- Admitted to 2nd BE as a top student in Nov 1964
- Lifelong Learner
- RIT Alumni Newsletter and Updates (1999 – present)
- Organizer for SPZPs
- CD Supplement for HMEE book
- Admin & Moderator of selected FB pages and website
Posts
- Alumni
- Gatherings
- Noble Tradition
- Paying back to our alma mater
May 11, 2026
Saya Pu Zaw Pwe
by Hla Min

Updated : May 2026

SPZP–2000

Formal and Informal Gatherings
- USA hosted the First RIT Grand Reunion and Saya Pu Zaw Pwe in October 2000.
- The Celebrations kicked off with an Informal “Welcome” Dinner / Gathering” at a Sea Food Restaurant.
  The Main event was the Reunion and SPZP at Embassy Suites Hotel near San Francisco International Airport.
  The Family event was the “Farewell” Lunch / Gathering at a High School.
Donors
- Saya Allen Htay‘s article, “Can you spare US$500 and more?” was a major factor for having Donors — large and small — for SPZP-2000.
- There were Five Golden Sponsors.
  Steeve Kay (U Thaung Sein, EC70, Southern California)
  Benny Tan (Tan Yu Beng, M70, Northern California)
  Ivan Lee (U Khin Maung Oo, M69, New Jersey)
  David Ko (U Tin Myint, GBNF, M67, Northern California)
  U Maung Maung Than (M79, Texas)
SPZP-2000 Organizers

U Khin Maung Zaw (KMZ, EC76, web master) copied the names/tags from the very first posting from his album.

Sitting L-R: Saya U Mya Htoo (Civil 68), U Benny Tan (Yu Beng, Mech 70), Saya KC Chiu (Dr. Tin Aung, Chem 63), U Hla Min (EC 69) Editor Extraordinaire, Saya U Allen Htay (GBNF, Civil 58), Saya U Nyo Win (Dr. K H Chen, Mech 65), Saya U Tin Htut (Mech 60), Saya U Maung Maung (George, Chem 66), Daw San San Nyunt (Sandra, Mrs. Thein Aung, Mech 76)

Standing L-R: U Soe Aung (Mech 75), U Gordan Kaung (Kaung Kaung Oo, Mech 83), U Myint Swe (EP 74), U Anthony Ng (Aye Tun, Mech 76), U Mya Thwin (Phillip, EP 75), U Maurice Chee (Hla Myint Thein, Mech 75), U Thura Thant Zin (Mech 76), Sayalay U Thein Aung (James, Met 72), U Myint Lwin (Henry Chee, GBNF, Civil 63), U Khin Maung Zaw (KMZ, EC76), Daw Yi Yi Khaing (Audrey Wong, Civil 84), Daw San San Swe (Mrs Myint Swe, EC74)

All of them, except KMZ, live in various cities across Northern and Southern California. KMZ lives in a city near Seattle, Washington State.

Publications
- The Commemorative Issue of “RIT Alumni International Newsletter” was published for SPZP-2000.
  I served as Chief Editor. Henry Lim (U Aung Myint, BAPS) and U Thein Aung (Met72) volunteered as Associate Editors.
  Maurice Chee (M75) served as Publisher (in addition to being Co-Chair, Working Committee; Financial Controller; Logistics Head)
- It featured articles by Sayas and Alumni.
- My poem “SAYA PU ZAW PWE” was published in the Newsletter as well as in the ex-RIT website (designed and implemented by U Khin Maung Zaw). Several sayas and alumni contributed to the two series :
  64 “Countdown to the Reunion” articles
  and
  36 “Post-Reunion” articles
SAYA PUZAW PWE
Poem by Hla Min

S eems like it was only yesterday
A t our alma mater in a land far away
Y ou taught us to work, play, laugh, even cry
A nd coaxed us, forced us to aim for the sky

P roblems in real life, lab, computation, survey
U nderstand concepts, design, display, …
Z eal, zest, ardor, grit, passion to make it “our day”
A rchitects, engineers, we’ve come here to say
W e honor your metta, your cetana — we fully can’t repay

P resently we meet, alum from five decades we greet
W ith memories true, fond, sweet
E cstatic yet sad that the GBNF could not join this memorable fete

Notes
- The term “SAYA GADAW PWE” has religious connotations.
- Since the SPZP-2000 organizers and attendees profess different religions, the term SAYA PUZAW PWE (meaning honoring the mentors and paying respect to them for their metta and cetana) was chosen.
- GBNF means “Gone But Not Forgotten“.
- As of March 1, 2024. the GBNF list for the Class of 69 is 128 (about 40%).
- Of the 20 (or so) EE sayas of our RIT days, almost half are GBNF.
Singapore SPZPs
- Singapore hosted SPZPs in December 2002, April 2007 and December 2010.
- Saya U Moe Aung was Chair of SPZP-2002 and SPZP-2010.
- U Nyan Win Shwe (William, M72) chaired SPZP-2007.
- Commemorative Issue of “Swel Daw Yeik Sar Saung” was published for each SPZP.
  Saya U Moe Aung (Tekkatho Moe War) served as Chief Editor.
- My poem “SAYA PU ZAW PWE” was reprinted on the Back Cover of SPZP-2002 Sar Saung.
- My poem “SWE DAW YEIK” was printed in SPZP-2007 Sar Saung. In my later writings, I use SWEL DAW (following Saya’s usage) instead of SWE DAW.
- My article “A Sad and Short Clip : EE Sayas” was published in SPZP-2010 Sar Saung”.
Yangon SPZPs
- Yangon hosted SPZPs in December 2004, December 2012 and December 2016.
- There was a slight earthquake on the day of SPZP-2004.
- A follow-up SPZP was scheduled for Yangon in December 2006, but changes in Political Climate dictated the SPZP to be rescheduled for Singapore in April 2007 (around Thingyan).
- SPZP-2012 was the first to be held at the Gyogone Campus.
- Thanks to H.E. U Aye Myint (EP72) for his initiative to bring back glory to our beloved alma mater, and to the sayas, sayamas, and alumni who made the “Home Coming Reunion” possible.
- There were tears of joys.
- On a sad note, the higher authorities transferred U Aye Myint to another Ministry before he could help the alma mater to the fullest extent.
- SPZP-2012 led to the founding of Swel Daw Yeik Foundation (SDYF), the Shwe YaDu Celebrations (with the planting of 50 Swel Daw Bins), and the RIT-YIT-YTU Alumni Association (ARITA) — to name a few.
- SPZP-2016 was a FREE All Day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) at the Gyogone Campus.
- Due to the pandemic, SPZP-2000 was cancelled.
- Not sure if there will be a SPZP (as comprehensive as SPZP-2016) in a foreseeable future.
- Jara, Byadi and Marana have hit many sayas and alumni.
May 11, 2026
Thynn

by Hla Min

Updated : May 2026

There can be spelling variations, e.g. Thin, Thinn

Thynn Thynn Khaing (Janet Aung, EP70) was a Belle and the envy of young sayas and several junior and senior students. Her father U Soe Aung is a contemporary of U Po Han, U Min Han, U Gym Kho. She retired from United Nations. She volunteered as an organizer for the RIT-UCC Reunion held at Ivan’s residence in New Jersey.

Thynn Thynn (Pansy, ChE74) is the daughter of Sayagyi U Ba Toke. During one of visits to Yangon, she sent a car to pick up Sayagyi U Ba Than, Saya U Tin Htut and me to pay respect to Sayagyi U Ba Toke.

Thynn Thynn

Dr. Thynn Thynn Lynn is the elder sister of Daw Kyu Kyu Lin (Bawlone, T75) and Dr San Lwin Lin (EC77). She was selected Luyechun several times. She is a Past President of USBMA. She is an accomplished vocalist.

Dr. Thynn Thynn taught at IM(1). She accompanied her spouse Dr. San Lin (C62) to Thailand. While Dr. San Lin worked on a UN assignment, Dr. Daw Thynn Thynn organized a small group to study and practice meditation. Later, she founded Sae Taw Win 2 Dhamma Center in Sebastopol, California, USA. She taught Abhidhamma and “Mindfulness in Daily Life”. She published a couple of books.

Daw Thinn Thinn Aung received masters in Computer Science from UCC.

Daw Thinn Thinn Hlaing taught at IM(1).

Dr. Thin Thu Naing was an early graduate from ICST (Institute of Computer Science and Technology). She retired as Rector from University of Computer Studies at Taunggyi.

Daw Thinn Thinn (Rosalind Maung) recevied Bachelor of Architecture in 1966.

May 11, 2026
69er Gatherings
by Hla Min

Updated : May 2026

69er Golden Jubilee
- 69ers celebrated the True Golden Jubilee of Graduation on December 14, 2019.
- Before the pandemic, they used to meet at least once every month.
- Several 69ers have hosted or co-hosted the breakfast, lunch and dinner gatherings.
  The Mike Khes (Po So Chins) often entertain with live and Karaoke music.
- The photos were taken by several 69ers.
Taw Win Hnin Si (Royal Rose)

During my visit to Yangon in January and February 2018, I was host and guest of several 69 gatherings.

69ers in February 2018

Tin Aung Win (Oscar), Tin Maung Aye (Accordion), Aye Thein (Volleyball)
David Myint Thein (Rowing), Aye Lwin (RIT Magazine)
- The restaurant is owned by U Soe Nyunt (Old Paulian, GBNF), who managed to get the “SPHS Honor Roll” after SPHS got hospitalized.
- Attendees range from the 30’s and 40’s to 60’s (or more depending on the health and availability).
  For example, Soe Thein (Peter Myint Maung) has to ask his daughter to drive to the gatherings.
- 69ers usually book two adjacent rooms and turn them into a single large room for holding the monthly breakfast gatherings.
- There are hosts to celebrate their birthdays and anniversaries, and sometimes welcome classmates visiting from overseas.
- Win Maung (Lake) had to pick up U Okkantha (Uzin Victor Aung Chaw, Sagaing Hills) to attend the gatherings.
- Those who spend time outside Yangon (e.g. Zau Lai, Myitkyina) have to come a long way to meet, greet and fete with their former classmates.
- Several annual gatherings were held at M3.
Tun Tin, Aung Gyi Shwe, Sa Maung Maung, Tin Aung Win (Oscar)

M3

Myint Pe, Kyaw Nyunt, Ma Thaung Htwe, Ma Myint Myint, Saw Yu Tint
- The 69ers book around 10 tables.
  They are provided a stage for the Karaoke and Live Music.
- U Tint Lwin (Daniel) can play the lead, rhythm, bass and drums. Saya U Win Mra taught Daniel and his brothers to play guitar, and encouraged them to set up their own band. He is also a vocalist.
- U Kyaw Min (Albert) is proud to be called “Elvis”. He has sung in gatherings (with international companies).
- U Win Boh (Robert) played in various gatherings in Australia and Myanmar.
- Some 69ers (Tin Maung Aye, Than Myaing, Khin Maung Tint, Aye Lwin, Win Lwin, Myo Nyunt, …) were RIT Ah Nu Pyinnya Shins and organizers, but some have given up their hobbies to spend quality time with their loved ones.
- “Pho Pho” U Aung Min and “Ah Pho Gyi Tone Kyaw” U Han Sein (GBNF) are some of the regulars at the 69er gatherings.
Crystal Jade
- Around SPZP-2012, an ad hoc lunch gathering was held to meet some 69ers from overseas (attending the SPZP-2012).
- U Tin Win (Mining) footed the bill.
- The attendees (who had bought the lunch tickets) agreed to donate the ticket sales to the 69er Fund.
Myint Thein (Kabar, GBNF), Sein Myint, Win Maung, Hla Min
Ko Shwe, Daniel Tint Lwin, Sein Tun, Ohn Khine (M70), Myat Soe Lwin (Sai Hwet), Aung Min
- In 2016, there was an ad hoc breakfast gathering to welcome U Sein Myint and me, and to bid farewell to Daniel.
Westin Park
- Daw Myint Myint (C69) hosted a lunch gathering to welcome Daw Nyunt Nyunt Wai (Millie, T69).
Others

There have been gatherings at may other places including Shwe Bei, Bone Kyaung (or nearby shop), Cafe on Saya San Lann, YTU Assembly Hall, …

Invitation to GJ
May 11, 2026