HlaMin

Author: Hla Min (Lifelong Learner)

  • ASSK

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2026

    Memories

    MEHS

    MEHS

    With cousin — Ma Nge

    With Ma Nge

    Shin Pyu of two sons

    Shin Pyu

    Tributes

    By Tin Moe

    Tin Moe
    Tribute

    By Minthu Wun

    Minthu Wun

    By Hanthawaddy U Win Tin

    U Win Tin

    80th Birthday

    • Campaign by Kim (Htain Lin)
    • Electronic Greeting Cards
    • Celebrations world wide
    • See Groups & News on Internet

  • Rhyme

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2026

    Element of Poetry

    Poems
    • Rhyme (or Kar Yan ကာရန်) is an essential element of Poetry.

    Outer Rhyme

    • In most English poems, the end of specific lines rhyme. Some Burmese will call them “Ah Pyin Kar Yan အပြင်ကာရန်”(Outer Rhyme).

    Rhyming Patterns

    • A B A B
      (where the first and third lines rhyme & the second and fourth lines rhyme).
    • A B B A
      (where the first and fourth lines rhyme & the second and third lines rhyme).

    Rhyming Dictionary

    • I received “The Rhyming Dictionary” for taking part in the Debate held by RIT English Association.
    • Sayas Des Rodgers, Sao Kan Gyi (GBNF) and U Khin were the judges.
    • I gave the book to my mentor Ashin Ananda (Laureate Poet).

    Inner Rhyme

    Most Burmese poems use the “Ah Twin Kar Yan အတွင်းကာရန်” (Inner Rhyme).

    For example,

    o o o x
    o o x o
    o x o o
    x o o y
    o o y o

    …

    • The first rhyme (x) starts with the 4th position in the first line. It moves to the 3rd position in the second line, then to the 2nd position in the third line, and finally hits the 1st position in the fourth line.
    • A second rhyme (y) can be started in the line where the first rhyme ended.

    Differences in Style

    Mya Zin
    • Some poets have their opinions & preferences. They may not strictly follow the rhyming rules. A few tend to use rhymes sparsely or not at all claiming that rhythm and ideas are sufficient ingredients of a Kabyar (poem).
    • Dr. Nyunt Wai (Victor, SPHS63) wrote that moderate use of Kar Yan ကာရန် is acceptable, but excessive use of Kar Yan can transform a verse or poem into Ah Kar Ah Yan အကာ အရံ (secondary).

  • Data Security

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2026

    Background

    In this part of the world, three companies collect and monitor data to determine if a person is credit worthy. They provide a FICO score that is used by companies and institutions to determine the risk level of a person applying for a loan (e.g to buy a house).

    Sad to say, one company was presumably STINGY or not technologically savvy to provide multiple line of defense against intruders. Even after two of its subsidiaries were hacked, the company did NOT report the intrusion to its customers and the general public, most of whom now have to figure what lies ahead with their precious private data (such as social security number, credit cards …) stolen.

    Could this incident have been prevented?

    Personal Experience

    Many years ago, I had to use a Smart Card to enter the office building and to access computers. We were told NOT to use SSN and sensitive information in e-mails. We had to refrain from printing documents heedlessly, and to shred them (or put in special bins for shredding later).

    We had to take courses about
    (a) handling different types of data — private, sensitive, classified …
    (b) secure communication channels and/or secure data
    (c) integrity

    One company developed software to encrypt or replace sensitive data from e-mails, files, database. The test environment has to ensure that no sensitive data is leaked. A subtle assumption is that insiders may explicitly or implicitly be partners in crime.

    Some Incidents

    • the backup tape for personnel data went missing; The affected personnel had great pains to correct their profile
    • lap tops containing sensitive information were stolen; The information are not encrypted, or encryption with weak keys
    • a professor posted SSNs along with the grades; A few students started identity theft
    • without a unique national ID, many companies and institutions use SSN for storing/access records;
    • Phishing attacks or malicious companies set up with the intention of getting credit reports from unwary job seekers
    • a credit card was used in rapid succession at a different state or outside the country; Some credit card companies are good in sending alerts about fraudulent uses.
    • A bug fix made by a professor was NOT properly reviewed and validated

    Rationale

    I have touched only the surface of the security problem.

    Professor Dr. Than Tun was asked “Why should we learn History?”
    He replied, “To ensure that one is not stupid or dumb”.

    To paraphrase, “Why should we learn about Computer & Data Security?”
    “To save countless people from having sleepless nights. Losing one’s identity, assets … is intolerable”.

    U Khin Maung Zaw (KMZ, EC76) wrote :

    One of the first work items on the Data Security is the classification of the data, it depends on what kind (or items) of data is collected/stored in a given application, At some point, it is termed ‘Data Asset’ and have several categories as below.

    HBI – High Business Impact
    MBI – Medium Business Impact
    LBI – Low Business Impact
    PII – Personally Identifiable Information
    HSPII – Highly Sensitive PII

    Of course, the above is not the exhaustive list, and is UN, HIPAA – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, has one of the strictest regulatory requirements.

    Posts

    • Data Processing
    • Data Types
    • Fraud
    • Malware
    • Regulation
    • Security

  • Sayadaws

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2026

    Sixth Buddhist Council

    Five Sayadaws

    Maha Thera Ledi Sayadaw U Nyana Daza

    • Prolific writer, an outstanding lecturer, and a teacher of teachers
    • Lay people in Burma were not known to teach Vipassana meditation
    • The Ledi tradition has a lineage of Vipassa teachers who are not ordained monks:
      Sayagyi U Thet,
      Sayagyi U Ba Khin,
      Sayagyi S. N. t

    Mingun Jetawun Sayadaw U Narada (1868 – 1955)

    • Credited as one of the major revivers of Vipassana meditation
    • Went to one Mingun Sayadaw, who presumably had studied meditation under Thee Gon Sayadaw, and asked for guidance.
      Was told to study Sattipattha (from the Scriptures) deeply and then practice meditation
    • Prominent disciples : Mahasi Sayadaw and Taung Pulu Sayadaw

    Sayadaw U Thittila (1896-1997)

    U Thittila
    • Did missionary work in UK
    • Came back to Burma and taught at the Pali Department for several years before continuing his missionary work abroad
    • Lectured in 25+ countries (including US, UK, France)
    • Ovadacariya to Sanagha Maya Nayaka, trustees of renowned pagodas
    • Outstanding teacher and writer
    • Played an important role in reviving Buddhism in India and propagating the study of Abhidhamma
    • Very modest; rarely talked about his many achievements
    • Patamagyaw scholar of all Burma (1918) : selected from among 5000 candidates
    • Panyattisasanahita (1923) : among the 4 out of 150 entrants who passed the toughest monastic examination
    • Studied Sanskrit in India; English in India and England
    • Translated Vibhanga (second of the seven Adbhidhamma texts) from Pali to English : published by the Pali Text Society in 1969 under the title of The Book of Analysis

    Mahagandaryone Sayadaw Ashin Janakabhivamsa

    Mahagandayone Sayadaw
    • Wrote several books in Pali and Burmese
    • Several of his students including Thamane Kyaw Sayadaw and U Hla Myint are teaching “Pali Sikkha (Training)” to lay persons without overwhelming with Pali Grammar

    Mahasi Sayadaw U Sobhana

    Sixth Buddhist Council
    Mahasi & Mingun Sayadaws
    Mahasi Sayadaw
    • Renowned Meditation Master and author
    • Served as Questioner at the Sixth Buddhist Council held at Kaba Aye, Rangoon, Burma
    • Chief Resident Monk of Mahasi Sasana Yeiktha
    • Mentees : Sayadaws U Pandita, U Kundala, U Janabhivamsa and many meditation teachers

    Panditarama Sayadaw U Pandita

    U Pandita
    • Senior disciple of Mahasi Sayadawgyi
    • Renowned Meditation Master and author
    • Succeeded Mahasi Sayadaw U Sobhana at Sasana Yeiktha
    • Established Panditarama

    Saddhamaransi Sayadaw U Kundala

    • Senior disciple of Mahasi Sayadawgyi
    • Outstanding meditation teacher
    • Made Dhamma Duta missions abroad (until his health forced him to stop going on long, tedious trips).
    • His biography (which covers to the age of 85) and his works can be found in http://www.saddhamaransi.org/

    Chanmyay Sayadaw Ashin Janakabhivamsa

    Ledi Sayadaw
    • Practiced vipassana meditation with the instruction of Mahasi Sayadawgyi in 1953-54
    • Served as Palipatiwisodhaka (editor of Pali scriptures) at the Sixth Buddhist Council.
    • Meditation teacher at the Sasana Yeiktha from 1967 – 1977.
    • Member of Mahasi Sayadaw’s Dhamma Dhuta Mission to Europe and US in 1978 – 80
    • Established the Chanmyay Yeiktha Buddhist Meditation Center in Myanmar
      chanmyay.org
      Branches in several countries (e.g. US, Singapore, Australia)

    Mingun Tipitaka Sayadaw Ashin Vicittathara

    Two Sayadaws at Sixth Buddhist Council
    • The Guinness Book of World Records listed Sayadaw as having an outstanding memory — the best at that time [in 1954].
    • Served as the Chief Reciter (a la Ashin Upali and Ashin Ananda at the First Buddhist Council) at the Sixth Buddhist Council held at KabaAye (World Peace) Pagoda in Rangoon, Burma from 1954 – 1956.
    • Could memorize, recall, and give exposition on 8027 pages of the Buddhist Scriptures known as Tipitaka [“Three Baskets”] :
      Vinaya – Rules of monastic conduct
      Sutta – Buddha’s discourses
      Abhidhamma – Ultimate reality)

    Mogok Sayadaw U Vimala (1899 – 1962)

    Mogok Sayadaw
    • Renowned Vipassana meditation master
    • 500 (or more) audio tapes of Sayadaw’s recordings have been transcribed into books (some e-books), and CDs
      Available at the Mogok Vipassana Meditation Centers
    • Featured in “Yahanda Hnit Poke Ko Htoo Myar” book by Dhammacariya U Htay Hlaing

    Dhammananda Sayadaw U Silanandabhivamsa

    U Silananda
    U Silananda
    • External examiner for the Pali Department
    • Rector of ITBMU
    • Chief Resident Monk of Dhammananda Vihara
    • Spiritual Advisor of several monasteries and meditation centers
    • Wrote books in Pali, Burmese and English
    • Served as Chief Compiler of the Tipitaka Pali-Myanmar Dictionary for the Sixth Buddhist Council.

    In April of 1979, Mahasi Sayadawgi made a Dhamma Duta mission to the US. At the request of the devotees, Sayadawgyi agreed to leave behind Sayadaw U Silanandabhivamsa and Sayadaw U Kelasa as “trail blazers” for the promulgation, preservation, and the promotion of Sasana.

    There were no Burmese Buddhist monasteries and/or temples, but the Sayadaws were determined to sacrifice their blissful lives back in their homeland to do whatever they can to do the Sasana work.

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  • Sayadaws & Priests

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2026

    Former Classmates

    SPHS
    • Edwin David (SPHS, GBNF)
      served as Priest of St. Mary’s Cathedral.
    • Bernard Taylor (SPHS) was a Missionary in Phillipines. Came back to Upper Burma.
    • Anthony Lourdes (SPHS) was the third classmate to become a Father (Catholic Priest).
    • Aung Chaw (Victor, SPHS63, C69) became Ashin Ukkamsa after retirement. First monastery was in Sagaing Hills. Current monastery is in Thone Gwa, Delta region.
    Uzin Aung Chaw
    • Phillip Ba Maung (different section of SPHS63) passed away as a monk.
    • Myo Tun (Bobby, Errol Than Tun, Dio, A69) became Ashin Pannagavesaka after retirement. Was Dhamma Librarian, Editor & Interpreter at Mawlamyaing Pa Auk Monastery. Taught English to selected monks and youths in various cities
    Uzin Bobby

    Other Sayadaws

    • U Win Paing (SPHS64, ChE70) became U Wara after taking his final exam. Was တိုက်အုပ် for many years at the Kaba Aye Sun Lun Gu Kyaung. He succeeded U Vinaya as Chief Resident Monk. He is now GBNF.
    U Wara
    • Sayadaw U Jotika (EP73)
      is a prolific writer.
    U Jotika
    • U Bo Gyi (A59) became a monk after retiring from PWD. Cast aside by higher authorities for designing the Mausoleum for Daw Khin Kyi. He is now GBNF.
    Uzin Bo Gyi
    • U Han Nyo (Met60) became monk in the USA. Resided in monasteries in New York, California & Mexico.
    • Saya Beatson (Physics, Boy Scout Master, SPHS) became a monk. Myo Nyunt (Harry Kyaw), Atom Hla and other Paulians offered Soon to Sayadaw during his trips to Yangon. He is the lone remaining Saya from our SPHS days.
    Uzin Beatson
    • Younger brother of Dr. Saw Tin (Maths, GBNF) became a monk. He was in California for a Sima Consecration (သိမ်သမုတ်ပွဲ)
    • Per KMZ, a young alumnus became Seattle Sayadaw. Met the Sayadaw when he was showing his mentor (from Myanmar) in the SF Bay Area.
    • After retirement as Pro-Rector, Saya Dr. Lwin Aung (A59) spent several vasa as a monk. He returned to Lay Order due to medical concerns.

    Posts

    • De La Salle Schools
    • Higher Ordination
    • Sayadaws
    • Vinaya

  • U Thein Han & Daw Khin Khin Htwe

    by Hla Min

    Update : May 2026

    Highlights

    Uncle U Thein Han

    Uncle

    • My lone surviving uncle
    • Turned 95 in April, 2025
    • Matriculated from St. John’s Dio
    • Entered Rangoon University in 1948
    • After graduation, he worked as Systems Engineer for IBM (International Business Machines) Burma, which rented / leased Unit Record Machines to selected Government Departments.
    • Later moved to USA
    • Retired from Montgomery County in Maryland

    Posts

    • Demonetization of K100 Note
    • Do you believe in luck?
    • My Barber
    • My Life Journey
    • My Stories

    Aunt

    Uncle & Aunt
    • Taught at Psychology Department at Rangoon University
    • Later moved to USA
    • Studied Library Science
    • Retired Librarian, Library of Congress
    • Was in charge of Burmese Collection

  • Visits

    by Hla Min

    Update : May 2026

    Ngapali

    Poem

    Ngapali
    • My poem “The Ngapali Beach” was published in Forward Magazine
    • Received 15 Kyats for the poem
    • Illustrator received 50 Kyats
    • Bohmu Ba Thaw was Chief Editor of the Forward Magazine. He jokingly asked me if I would be interested to join his staff.
    • U Sein Hla was Assistant Editor

    Three Visits

    • My first visit was during my student days with my cousin Ko Thaung Lwin & friends. We stayed at U Tha Gyaw Wai’s Bungalow (managed by my uncle U Thet Toe).
    • At a nearby bungalow was the Amyotha Yoke Shin movie crew with U San Maung (Gerald, RUBC Gold & Coach). They were shooting a film starring Wah Wah Win Shwe and directed by U Min Naing. Ko Gerald asked me if I would be interested to join them on the way back to Rangoon via Taung Goke.
    • The ride on the truck over the Taung Goke Pass was rough and tough. At Taung Goke, we were hosted by a cinema owner. He offered the movie audience a free show if they could translate the Burmese titles into English. One submission was “Fly away bitter bird” (Pyan Lay dei Nget Khar ပျံလေတဲ့ဌက်ခါး).
    • The rest of the trip involved a boat ride after a long delay and a train ride.
    • My second visit was with my beloved spouse & two young sons. We stayed at Amyotha Yoke Shin Bungalow managed by U Mya Maung, elder brother of Saya U Tin Htut (M).
    • My third visit was as Guest Lecturer for Ngapali Luyechun Camp in 1988. I spent some time chatting with other Guest Lecturers including Saya U Kyaw Myint (DG of Higher Education, former Physics Professor at Mandalay).
    • I know a few people who have taken annual trips to Ngapali.

    Inlay

    Poem

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    Poem 2
    • My poem “Phaung daw-u Festival” was published in the Thadinkyut Supplement of the Working People’s Daily (WPD).
    • Received 15 Kyats for the poem

    Four Visits

    Inlay Luyechun
    • My first visit was as Luyechun to Inlay Khaung Daing Camp in the summer of 1965.
    • My second visit was as a guest of Peter Pe (SPHS) in October, 1965. Maung Maung Aye decided to join us. We were greeted at Nyaung Shwe by Thar Oo (Shan Pyay).
    • We stayed for a week in Inn Paw Khone in Inlay Lake. Peter’s cousins (including a medical doctor) hosted us. We attended the Phaung Daw-u Festival.
    • We then visited Taunggyi to see Peter’s uncle U Maung Maung Latt (Ah Matt Choke အမတ်ချုပ်of Nyaung Shwe Sawbwa ညောင်ရွှေစော်ဘွား). We attended the Mee Bone Byan Pwe မီးပုံးပျံပွဲ
    • My third visit was in the mid 2010’s via a Tour Company which arranged a Tour Guide, and car, a private boat and a night stay at a hotel in the Lake.
    • The photo shows a rainbow in the background.
    Rainbow over Inlay
    • Sad to see the declining state of Inlay (e.g. low water level). We also spent some time in Taunggyi and the nearby cave in Ho Pone.
    • My fourth visit was in January 2020 as the last leg of PSA 2020 Tour. We stayed at a hotel near Inlay Lake. Two PSA members gave a short course to the hotel employees. Some went for the Hot Air Balloon ride. Some opted for a boat ride in the Inlay Lake.

    Sydney

    In June 2006, I visited Sydney, Australia to attend three mini-gatherings.

    • Annual Dinner of Engineers
      mostly RIT Alumni
    Engg Dinner in Sydney
    • Gathering hosted by Saya U Aung Zaw (UCC) to pay respect to Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe (Founder of UCC) and Sayagyi Dr. Freddie Ba Hli (National Advisor, Board Member of UCC)
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    UCC Alumni in Sydney
    • Lunch for Old Paulians in Olympic Park by Dr. Thann Naing (Bonnie Kywe, Geology)
    • Ko Tha Hlaing (EC83) is the son of Dr. Freddie Ba Hli and my cousin Daw Myint Thwe. He gave me the book “This is Sydney” as a present.
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    Book Present

    Niagara Falls

    • Visited Nigara Falls twice.
    • My first visit to Niagara Falls two decades ago from the US side.
    • Ko Mya Aung, Ko Tin Ohn, Ko Mg Mg Myint and I rented a car and made a quick trip.
    • My second visit to Niagara Falls was made in July 2015.
    • Ivan Lee (M69) provided his Mercedes for a trip to Canada and the East Coast of USA.
    • Fred Thetgyi (M69) drove most of the journey so that Ivan could rest. On the way to Windsor, Canada, we visited Niagara Falls from the Canadian side.
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    Niagara 1

    
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    Niagara 2
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    Niagara 3
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    Niagara 4

    UK

    England

    Peter
    • Hosts : Dr. Khin Tun (Peter) & Daw Win Mar (Reading, England)

    Wales

    Mg Mg Kyi
    • Hosts : U Maung Maung Kyi & Daw Khin May Than (Ogmore-by-the-sea, Wales)
    • See posts

    Texas

    Hosts

    Dr. Ba Han
    • Dr. Ba Han & Daw Lillian (Fort Worth)
    San Lin
    • U San Lin & Daw Hla Hla Myint (Dallas)
    Myo Tin & KZO
    • U Myo Tin & Dr. Khine Zin Oo (Temple)

    Seattle

    KMZ
    • U Khin Maung Zaw (Side trips to Oregon & Vancouver)

    East Coast

    Maryland

    East Coast Reunion
    • Dr. L Sein Myint
    U Thein Han
    • U Thein Han & family
    • U Wynn Myint Aung & family

    Washington, D.C.

    • U Htin Lin & family

    Tri-State

    • U Aung Thu (New York)
    Fred, Ivan, Tom
    • Ivan Lee (New Jersey) : Side trip to Canada & East Coast
    • Tom Liu & family (Connecticut)

    Pennsylvania

    • Fred Thetgyi & family

    Massachusetts

    TAG, Maw
    • Dr. Tun Aung Gyaw & Daw Khin Maw Maw (also Cape Cod for their son’s wedding)

    SoCal

    U Tin Htut
    • Saya U Tin Htut & Daw Irene
    Steeve
    • Steeve Kay (QTCM & KFF)
    U Aung Khin
    • U Aung Khin & Daw The The
    • Daw Phyu Phyu Kyaw
    U Tin Htoon, KMZ
    • U Tin Htoon & Daw Helen
    • Ed Saw

    Canada

    U Aung Khin
    • Sayagyi U Aung Khin (Windsor)
    Dr. Aung Gyi
    • Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi & Daw Emma (Napean)
    • U Zaw Oo (Vancouver)

    Singapore

    Win Latt
    • U Win Latt
    TAW
    • U Tin Aung Win & Daw Wah
    Ngwe Soe
    • U Ngwe Soe & Daw Nu Nu Yee (Side trip to Jahore & Malecca)
    Kyu, Pale
    • U Zaw Tun & Daw Kyu Kyu
    • Pale Shein & Ko Ye
    KMM
    • U Khin Maung Myint

    Myanmar

    5th Irrawaddy Literary Festival

    ILF
    • Host : ILF Board

    2020 Myanmar PSA Tour

    • Host : U Kyaw Kyaw Hlaing & family

    Visit to Burma by Foreign Leaders

    • During our younger days, three N’s : Nu (Burma), Nehru (India) and Nasser (Egypt) celebrated the Burmese New Year (Thingyan Festival). They helped found the Non-Aligned Movement.
    • Other leaders such as David Ben Gurion (Israel), Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) and Daj Hammarskjold (UNSG) also visited Burma.

    Nehru (India)

    Photos : Compiled by Win Aung Gyi (Maung Aung Mon)

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    Nehru and Indira Gandhi (India)

    Chou En Lai (China)

    Chou En Lai
    Ben Gurion
    Daj Hammarskjold

  • 2018 NJ Gathering & Canada Trip

    by Hla Min & Ivan

    Update : May 2026

    NJ Gathering

    • For many years, Ivan Lee (M69) hosted Annual RIT-UCC gathering at his New Jersey home.
    • The Guests usually included Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi, Saya U Soe Paing, RIT alumni (e.g Fred Thetgyi) and UCC alumni (e.g Soe Myint) mostly from the East Coast). Some — Tun Aung Gyaw, Sein Myint — are alumni of RIT and UCC
    • In June 2018, the special guests included Saya Dr. Tin Win & Daw Lily from Southern California, Saya U Aung Myint from New Zealand and Daniel Tint Lwin from Singapore.
    • Ivan suggested repeating the Whirlwind Road Trip taken in July 2015 to visit Sayagyi U Aung Khin in Windsor and Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi in Napean, Ottawa.

    Visit Sayagyi U Aung Khin

    On 23rd June, 2018, the following visited Sayagyi U Aung Khin in Windsor, Canada.

    • Saya U Tin Win (M62)
    • Daw Lily Win (Khin Hta Yee, T72)
    • Saya U Htun Aung Kyaw (ChE67)
    • Saya U Aung Myint (M69)
    • Ivan Lee (M69)
    • Fred Thet Gyi (M69)
    • U Tint Lwin (Daniel, M69)

    Paying respect to Sayagyi U Aung Khin

    UAK 1
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    UAK 2
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    UAK 3

    Updates

    • At a later meeting, the attendees proposed to form MASTAA

    Initial MASTAA Team

    • Ivan — CEO and Chair
    • Sein Myint (EC76, UCC) — Vice Chair
    • Soe Myint (UCC) — President

    MASTAA Interviews

    • Saya Dr. Aung Gyi
    • Saya Dr. San Hla Aung
    • Saya U Soe Paing



  • Myint Thein

    by Hla Min

    Update : May 2026

    Myint Thein (David, M69)

    David 2
    David 3
    David 4
    • Matriculated from St. Columban’s High School, Bhamo
    • His crew at RUBC comprised of Win Naing (Dicky, Cox, GBNF), Sein Tun, Fred Thetgyi and Mehm Aye Chan (Ohn Maung)
    • Celebrated 40+ Wedding Anniversaries

    David Myint Thein wrote : Great memories. Thank you so much for posting. Actually, crews have to follow the instructions of their cox, but, as we were same batch and close friends, we ignored Dicky’s voice and shouted back at him, especially Sein Tun. Ha, ha, but we were so happy to go to the Rangoon University Boat Club and rowing with our great cox, Dicky.

    Myint Thein (Maung Kabar, M69)

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    Kabar (Front : Second from Left)
    Kabar in Singapore
    Kabar’s Last Journey
    • Organizer for 69er activities
    • Had medical exam in Singapore and India. To decide on treatment plans
    • Passed away in Yangon

    Myint Thein (CJ)

    • Chief Justice, Union of Burma
    • Ambassador to China
    • Author / Translator; Pen name: MMT
    • Spouse: Daw Phwa Hmee (first Burmese Female Barrister at Law)
    • Siblings : U Tin Tut, U Kyaw Myint, Dr. Htin Aung, Daw Khin Mya Mu, Daw Khin Saw Mu, Daw Tin Saw Mu
    • GBNF

    Myint Thein (Dio)

    • Classmate of Dr. Thein Hlyne
    • Forestry
    • Siblings : Dr. Tin Win (M62), Rosie (Chem); Pansy
    • GBNF

    Myint Thein (SPHS62)

    • B.Com
    • RUBC — Cox of our Novice crew
    • MOC
    • Brothers: Win Htein (GBNF), Myo Myint, Ba Han
    • GBNF

    Myint Thein, Dr. (M73)

    • Doctorate from Georgia Tech
    • Pen name: Ba Thein Atlanta; Wrote articles for RIT Alumni International Newsletter and SPZP

    Myint Thein (M74)

    • Aka Michael
    • SPHS68
    • Singapore
    • Wrote an article for RIT Alumni International Newsletter
    • Provided GBNF list for the Class of 74

    Myint Thein (C74)

    • Aka Soon Hoe
    • Recording Studio in Burma
    • Moved to USA
    • Donated equipment & services to selected monasteries and associations
    • Spouse : Cynthia Hoe

    Myint Thein, Dr. (Chem)

    • First Burmese Scholar to study Nuclear Chemistry in the USA
    • Spouse : Sayama Daw Khin Khin Aye

    Myint Thein, Dr.

    • High School Luyechun
    • B.Ed
    • Secretary, Maths Curriculum
    • Graduate studies in Australia and USA

    Myint Thein, Dr. (Phy)

    • Doctorate from UK

    Myint Thein (Geology 74)

    • Author
    • Pen name: Maung Kyay Yay

    Myint Thein (M86)

    • Dauk Char

    Myint Thein (Chem)

    • Boxing
    • Rowing

    Myint Thein (Phy)

    • Bando

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    • UCC User

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    • UCC User

    Myint Thein (Cartoon)

    • San Shwe Myint Cartoon

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  • 69ers — Sept 2018

    by Hla Min

    Update : May 2026

    Status (2018)

    • Junior 69ers are 71 years old.
    • Senior 69ers are 75+ years old.
    • Many 69ers have children, grand children and even great grandchildren.
    • Myint Maung (EP69) and Nyi Hla Nge (retired Dy. Minister, C69) are eligible bachelors.
    • GBNF (Gone But Not Forgotten) list stands at 85.
    • Aging and sickness have hit several 69ers.

    Myint Soe (M69)

    • Fell down about 10 days ago at his flat
    • Admitted to Hospital for 4 days to undergo 7 stitches, head scanning etc.
    • Back at home & taking rest.

    Harry Tin Htut (M69)

    • Pen name : Mon Yu”
    • Young at heart. Stays fit by doing exercises (e.g. Tai Chi) & singing songs.
    • Many were awed to know that he recently turned 77.

    Ivan Lee (M69)

    Ivan
    Ivy
    • Aka Khin Maung Oo
    • Golden Sponsor of SPZP-2000 and SPZP-2007
    • Major Donor to 69er Health Care Fund
    • Hosted Annual RIT-UCC Gathering at his house in NJ
    • Life time Platinum at Bridge (card game).
    • PEs from NY (New York State) and NJ (New Jersey).
    • Had a private company
    • Recently celebrated his 76th birthday with 11 family members (two daughters, two son-in-laws, six grand children) and invited guests
    • Has donated in memory of his spouse Ivy Lee.
    • Organized two trips — in July 2015 and June 2018 — to Canada to visit Saya U Aung Khin in Windsor and Saya Dr. Aung Gyi in Napean
    Saya U Aung Khin
    Saya Dr. Aung Gyi

    Updates (2025)

    • Several 69ers are now Octogenarians.
    • The GBNF list has 137 members.
    GBNF
    • Ivan co-founded MASTAA and served as CEO
    • 69ers celebrated the Golden Jubilee of Graduation in 2019
    • About twenty 69ers succumbed to Covid

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