Author: Hla Min (Lifelong Learner)

  • Tin Maung Nyunt

    by Hla Min

    Updated : June 2025

    1960s

    • Graduated with Mechanical Engineering in 1960
    • Worked for JVC (Joint Venture Corporation) formed by some relatives
    • Found an ad in a newspaper & applied for State Scholarship to study Agricultural Engineering in the USA
    • Came back to Burma on the same Ocean Liner with Saya Allen Htay, Saya U Soe Paing, Saya U Ko Ko Lay and U Than Pe. They became close friends on the two-month long journey.

    M/Agri Saya at RIT

    • Upon his return, he was assigned to Agricultural Institute in Yezin. Before reporting, he visited RIT.
    • Sayagyi U Ba Than asked him if he would like to join the Agri Sub-Department of the Mechanical Engineering Department. Sayagyi said that some students were not at ease at following the lectures given by the visiting Soviet lecturers via interpreters.

    Life after RIT

    • Worked in Thailand & USA.
    • Attended RIT Alumni Gatherings
    U Tin Maung Nyunt 1
    • Donated $500 for the training component of the YTU library project.
    U Tin Maung Nyunt’s Donation
    • He is a day older than Saya Allen Htay. Their birthdays are December 30 & 31.
    U Tin Maung Nyunt & Saya Allen
    • Saya U Soe Paing visited him in Milpitas, California.
    U Tin Maung Nyunt 2

    Memories

    • President of RIT Thaing
    • Played on RIT Saya Soccer team
    • Enjoyed Hiking & Tennis, but had to suspend due to Jara (Aging) and Byadi (Declining Health).
    • Volunteer for establishing Taungpulu Kaba Aye Monastery in Northern California
    • Member, Kappiya Karaka
    • Used to meet over Breakfast monthly with Saya Allen (GBNF), U Ko Aye (GBNF), Ko Thein Naing (Patrick) and me.

    Posts

    • Alumni
    • Associations
    • Gatherings
    • RIT Sayas
    • Sports
  • Stamps, Notes & Fees

    Stamps, Notes & Fees

    by Hla Min

    Updated : June 2025

    Stamps

    • For Postal Service
    • For Legal Documents
    • For commemorating Events

    Sample Stamps

    Two Kyat Stamp
    U Thant Stamp
    RU Diamond Jubilee Stamp
    50th Anniversary National Day
    First Day Cover

    Notes

    One Rupee (ကျပ်)
    One Rupee (ကျပ်)
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    Ten Kyat Note
    • After Independence, Burma transitioned from the use of Rupee to Kyat.
    • Before inflation, small value notes — K1, K5 & K10 — were used in daily transactions (e.g shopping).
    • After hyper-inflation, large value notes — K5000, K10000 — are needed in daily transactions.
    • A hospital bill or even a restaurant bill may show several Lakhs .

    Fees

    • During our student days and even in our early working days, we had to sign and affix a fifteen-pya stamp to a receipt.
    • Some legal documents need stamps of Two Kyats (or more).

    School Feed

    • School fees was 15 Kyats or less per month.
    • At RIT, we had to pay 30 Kyats every two months. Since I received Collegiate Scholarship of 75 Kyats per month, I had 60 Kyats pocket money every month.
    • That changed slightly, when we we asked to buy “Thuda Padetha Magazine” for 5 Kyats.Still, it was good enough.

    Cost of Lunch

    • We would collectively order food. Without voracious eaters, each person would pay about one kyat.
    • Lime juice costs 15 – 20 pyas.
    • Butheegyaw 5 – 10 pyas.
    • Banana one for 15 pyas; two for 25 pyas.

    A Decade Ago

    • My elder sister took me on a pilgrimage trip to Upper Burma.
    • There were different kinds of fees : bridge tolls, fees to enter a town.
    • The price depends upon the type of car. In one instance, the fee was K400. We gave a K500 note and got back a “tha-gya-lone” (သကြားလုံး candy supposedly worth K100).

    Decline of Purchasing Power

    • I received 15 to 50 kyats for my writings — poem, article, translation
    • How things have changed.
    • Sad to note the declining worth of money and disappearance of Bogyoke Aung San’s picture (during the Adhamma Era) and signatures of Maung Kaung & San Lin to guarantee the notes.

    Exchange rates

    • When we were young, 1 US$ was exchanged at 5 – 6 kyats. We bought books (text books & magazines) at the rate of 6 Kyats.
    • In the late 80s, one $ was exchanged at 50+ kyats.
    • The exchange rate ballooned to several thousand kyats.
  • Gatherings (Sept 2017)

    Gatherings (Sept 2017)

    by Hla Min

    Updated : June 2025

    Half Moon Bay

    (Sept. 3, 2017)

    HMB Soon Kyway

    Attended Soon kwyay in memory of Uncle U Wah Kyu, father of Maurice Chee (M75).

    U Wah Kyu is the older brother of Saya U Win Kyaing (GBNF).

    Attendees include

    • Daw Mu Mu Kin — spouse of Saya Allen Htay (C58, GBNF)
    • Saya U San Tun (M59) & spouse
    • Saya Kyi Kong Tham (C63)
    • Saya U Maung Maung (George, ChE66)
    • Daw Khin Khin Kyu (Ann, A67)
    • U Hla Min (EC69) & spouse
    • Benny Tan (M70)
    • Saya U Thein Aung (Met72) & Daw San San Nyunt (M77)
    • Maurice Chee (M75)

    Saya U Soe Paing & Ma Alice

    • Visited SF Bay Area several times
    • Saya visited Saya U Tin Maung Nyunt in Milpitas on September 5, 2017. They studied in the USA as State Scholars. They shared the long trip back to Burma with Saya Allen Htay & Saya U Ko Ko Lay. They spent the evenings playing Bridge.
    USP & UTMN 1

    We hosted Lunch for the sayas at a restaurant in Fremont.

    USP & UTMN 2

    Updates

    Retirees

    Before the pandemic, Maurice organized monthly Lunch gatherings for SF Bay Area Retirees.

    NorCal RIT AA

    Several sayas and senior alumni cannot attend Dinner gatherings. NorCal RITAA responded by deciding to have Lunch Gathering at San Bruno on August 16, 2025.

  • Veda

    Veda

    by Hla Min

    Updated : June 2025

    BARB

    • Burma Astro Research Bureau was formed around 1980s.
    • Experts on Veda & allied subjects (e.g. Astronomy, Palmistry, Numerology) served as Researchers, Advisors & Teachers
    • Courses : Basic & Higher Level
    • Subjects : ဂဏိတ၊ ဖလိတ၊ သံဟိတ၊
    • BARB published the “Jotisha Veda” Magazine. I wrote articles with my name and two pen names.
    • BARB published Veda Calendar.
    • Ad-hoc sessions at selected houses for Discussion & Live training sessions by Veda sayas — U Myint Sein, U Khin Aung Bo, U Than Htay, U Myint Lwin & Bogyi Kyaw Zan Hla.
    With Veda Sayas

    Executive Committee

    • U Myaing (President)
      Published Jotisha Veda Magazine
    • Dr. Chit Swe (Vice President)
      Pioneer of Computer Systems & Applications in Burma;
      Founder & Director, UCC;
      Rector, RASU; Taught at RU, Thailand & Australia
    Dr. Chit Swe
    • U Min Wun (Vice President)
      Member, Pyeikkadein Ah Kyan Pay Ah Phwe (ပြက္ခဒိန်အကြံပေးအဖွဲ့ ); Professor, Civil Engineering, RIT; Advisor, Regional College Project; Advisor, Bagan Restoration Project; Consultant, CalTrans
    U Min Wun
    • U Kyaw Min
      Studied Architecture at MIT;
      Part-time Head of Architecture Department, RIT; Pen name : Pithuka Kyaw Min
    • U Aye Win Kyaw
      Lecturer, Civil Engineering, RIT; Taught Astronomy at BARB & MARB; Family suffered Double Tragedy at Pyin Oo Lwin Clinic
    U Aye Win Kyaw (Center)
    • U Myint Sein
      SPHS64; B.Com (IT) in 1968;
      Ran family business; Principal, BARB : Requested me to provide programs for Vedic Calculations; Founder, IDEA Astrology; Visiting Professor, Taing Yin Say (တိုင်းရင်းဆေး ပညာ School of Indigenous Medicine); Expertise : Medical Astrology
    U Myint Sein 1
    U Myint Sein 2
    • U Nyan Win (Secretary)
    • U Tin Aung (Joint Secretary)
      Expertise : Phalita
    • U Mya Sein (Treasurer) Engineer
    • U Win Pe (Joint Treasurer)
      His ancestors published Myanmar Ephemeris

    MARB

    • After the demise of key EC members, BARB was reorganized.
    • It evolved into Myanmar Astro Research Bureau with U Khin Aung Bo as President.
    • MARB lost Saya U Myint Lwin early.
    • After U Khin Aung Bo’s demise, U Kyaw Myint became President.
    • Dr. Kan Nyunt (Bagyi Kan) is the oldest (but still very active) among the sayas and sayamas.
    Dr. Kan Nyunt (Seated Right)

    U Myint Sein

    • Principal of BARB
    • Friend from Primary School
    • Requested me to develop programs for Veda calculations and predictions. I supervised two UCC students. Ko Win Latt (UCC) developed Win Horo. Ko Zaw Tun (UCC) developed a Prolog program for prediction.
    Ko Win Latt
    Ko Zaw Tun (Last Row)
    • Visiting Professor at the School of Indigenous Medicine
    • Founder, IDEA Astrology
    • Passed away peacefully while watching TV at home
    • It was good news & bad news for his son, who was back in Yangon to take examination for Master Mariner. He lost his father, but was present at his father’s last journey.

    U Aye Win Kyaw

    • Saya, Civil Engineering Department, RIT.
    • Taught Astronomy at BARB & MARB
    • Passed away at a hospital in Pyin Oo Lwin
    • His son, who visited Saya, passed away earlier while taking a shower at the hospital.
    • Double tragedy for the family.

    U Khin Aung Bo

    • President of MARB
    • B. Ed
    • Taught at GTI, BARB & MARB
    • Expertise include Thanhita
    • Fell backwards while reciting Pathan
    • Hospitalized
    • Passed away on May 13, 2020 at the age of 80.
    U Khin Aung Bo 1
    U Khin Aung Bo 2

    U Myint Lwin

    • Vice President, MARB
    • Taught at BARB & MARB
    • Expertise include Phalita
    • Helped with the early Veda Calendar
    • Passed away earliest among three sayas (in the photo)
    U Than Htay, U Khin Aung Bo, U Myint Lwin

    U Than Htay

    • Vice President, MARB
    • Taught at BARB & MARB; Published books & notes on တြိစက္ကဇာတာ and ဒသာ
    • Expertise include Ganita
    • Medical Technologist
    U Than Htay 1
    U Than Htay 2

    U Hla Win

    • Vice President, MARB
    • Member of “Myanmar Pyeikkdadein Ah Kyan Pay Ah Phwe.”
    • Mechanical Engineer & Entrepreneur
    • Busy not only with his work, but also with SPZP & HMEE
    • Taught Veda courses (e.g. Research)

    U Kyaw Myint

    • Succeeded U Khin Aung Bo as President, MARB
    • Textile Engineer
    • Expert on Traditional Medicine
    • Associate member, “Myanmar Pyeikkdadein Ah Kyan Pay Ah Phwe.”
    U Kyaw Myint (Standing Right)

    Dr. Kan Nyunt

    • Patron, MARB
    • Elder brother of U Kyaw Myint
    • Wrote / Translated many articles

    Other Sayas

    • Dr. Aung Myin Bo
    • U Soe Thein
    • U Thein Aung
    • Daw Mya Mya Aye
    • Daw Moe Moe (Venus)

    Lunch Gathering

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    U Soe Thein, U Kyaw Myint, U Hla Min, Dr. Aung Myin Bo
    • During my trips to Yangon, MARB Sayas would pick me up. U Hla Win would sometimes pick me up; otherwise, he would send his assistant or another saya.
    • I would give a guest lecture.
    Guest Lecture
    • U Than Htay & U Hla Win were not present at the lunch gathering (shown in the photo) near the old MARB Office.
    • Dr. Aung Myin Bo & his spouse picked us up (along with Saya Thae) to the new MARB Office.
    • Tarot saya from Thailand (friend of Prophet Myat San) donated air conditioners for use at MARB Office / Training School.

    Updates

    GBNF

    • Several Veda Sayas from BARB and MARB are now GBNF.
    • Dr. Chit Swe passed away in Sydney, Australia
    • U Min Wun passed away in California, USA

    Status

    • Win Latt is in Bangkok, Thailand
    • Zaw Tun is in Singapore
  • Ogmore by the sea (2017)

    Ogmore by the sea (2017)

    by Hla Min

    Updated : June 2025

    Trip to UK

    In September 2017, we visited the United Kingdom. My previous visit was in 1972.

    Wales 1
    Wales 2
    Wales 3

    Hosts

    My cousin nephew Dr. Khin Tun (Peter) and his spouse Daw Win Mar hosted us with sumptuous dinner almost every day. They both loved cooking.

    Southern Wales

    They also drove us to Southern Wales to visit Maung Maung Kyi (SPHS63) and his spouse Khin May Than (ChE72) at their new house at Ogmore by the sea.

    Maung Maung Kyi was a Best Man at my wedding.

    We were classmates for Stds VIII(A), IX(A) & X(A)at SPHS (St. Paul’s High School) and I.Sc.(A).

    We rowed together at RUBC (Rangoon University Boat Club). He was Bow. I was No.(2). Kyaw Wynn was No. (3). Myint Soe (Willie Soe Maung) was Timing Stroke. All are SPHS63. Myint Thein (SPHS62) was Cox.

    When the Universities were closed following the first Anniversary celebration of 7th July, Maung Maung Kyi & Kyaw Wynn accepted Scholarship to study at Dresden University in Germany.

    Wales 4

    After his return, Maung Maung Kyi worked for Sittang Paper Mill and PCIC. He found his soul mate. They later moved to Wales.

    They lost their beloved son Rimon (Medical doctor, Squadron Leader in the Royal Air Force, Leader of the Rescue Team) in an avalanche. They heard the sad news a short time after they had landed in Yangon, and had to hurry back to the UK for their son’s last journey.

    After that, Maung Maung Kyi rarely spoke and smiled. Khin May Than walked twice a day along the beach, and painted to ease her aches and pains.

    That changed when we visited them.

    There’s another reason. They gave their old house to their second son Dr. Khemar Than who had spent time in Japan and came back to see his parents. They meet on most weekends.

    Wales 5

    Updates

    Maung Maung Kyi and Peter Tun are now GBNF.

    See my posts about them.

  • Sheffield (2017)

    Sheffield (2017)

    by Hla Min

    Updated : June 2025

    Trip to UK

    • In September 2017, I visited United Kingdom. It was my second visit to UK. My first visit was in 1972.

    Hosts

    • My cousin nephew Dr. Khin Tun (Peter) & Daw Win Mar hosted us at their house in Reading (40 miles from London).

    Sheffield

    • Took train to Sheffield to meet Peter’s younger brother Dr. Ye Myint, Daw San San Aye & their daughter Aye Sandar (Dental Surgeon).
    • My cousin sister Dr. Tin Kyi Win & her son Raymond drove to Sheffield to meet us.
    • Enjoyed food cooked by Ye Myint, San San Aye & Tin Kyi Win
    • They also took us to a Thai restaurant for dinner.
    UK 1
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    UK 2
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    UK 3
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    UK 4

    Updates

    • Peter Tun passed away on April 13, 2020. He was an early NIH Doctor to succumb to Covid. See my posts that chronicled his demise.
    • Some time back, Tin Kyi Win passed away peacefully in her sleep.
  • Fond Memories

    Fond Memories

    by Hla Min

    Updated : June 2025

    (1) Saya U Aung Khin

    Highlights

    U Aung Khin
    • First native Professor of Mechanical Engineering at RIT.
    • Studied at Lehigh University and a Canadian University.
    • Moved to Canada.
    • Gave the go-ahead signal for SPZP-2000
    • Wrote articles for RIT Updates & HMEE

    Trip to Windsor, Canada

    • In July 2015, Ivan Lee (M69) provided his car & gas for a whirlwind trip to Canada and East Coast of USA.
    • Fred Thetgyi (M69) drove most of the trip & also took photos.
    With Saya & Ivan
    Souvenir
    • Visited Saya U Aung Khin (Former Professor of Mechanical Engineering) in Windsor, Canada
    • Saya not only prepared breakfast for us but also gave us mementos.

    (2) Saya Allen Htay

    Highlights

    SPZP-2000
    • Leader, SF Bay Area Alumni
    • Founder & President of RIT Alumni International, which hosted SPZP-2000
    • Wrote, “Brother, can you afford $500 and more?” — resulted in Golden Sponsors for SPZP-2000

    In Saya’s Memory

    Donation
    • Daw Mu Mu Kin donated saya’s books to YTU Library.
    • She also provided financial assistance to eligible YTU students

    (3) Saya U Aung Hla Tun

    Highlights

    U Aung Hla Tun
    • Chief Editor of RIT Annual Magazine
    • Associate Professor of Metallurgical Engineering
    • Resident Elder of the Church of Holy Christ
    • Leader, HMEE Project & Book
    • Published two books. He won National Literature Award for the first book.

    In Saya’s Memory

    • U Nyunt Htay (Met73) & team published a book honoring Saya.
    • A former student later published a book for Centennial of Engg Edu.

    (4) My Souvenirs

    Awards

    Award in Aug 2016
    • Received Alumni Appreciation Award three times : at SPZP-2000; at Half Moon Bay Soon Kyway & Gathering in Aug 2016; at Annual Dinner of
      NorCal RIT AA in Sept 2016
    Award in Sept 2016
    • Collegiate Scholarship in 1963
    SPHS63
    • Luyechun in Summer of 1965
    LYC in 1965
    • DTM Award received in 2017
    DTM

    Greeting Card

    Card
    • Electronic greeting card was printed by Maurice Chee
      and given to me at the Soon Kwyay gathering at Dhammananda Vihara, Half Moon Bay, California

    Gifts

    • Photo Mug from my Myees
    • Dhamma Dana (CD player, Books)
    Souvenirs

    Posts

    • Books
    • Memories of PBRS
    • Memories of RIT
    • Memories of UCC
    • Visits
  • U Ba Toke & U Ba Than

    U Ba Toke & U Ba Than

    by Hla Min

    Updated : June 2025

    Garawa

    • U Ba Than usually visits and pay homage to his saya U Ba Toke at least once every year.
    • Both are our Sayagyis.

    January 2017

    • Pansy (Thynn Thynn, ChE 74) asked her daughter & son-in-law to pick up Saya U Ba Than (86 years), Saya U Tin Htut (79 years) and me to see her father Sayagyi U Ba Toke (96 years).
    • Sayagyi has some problems with mobility & vision, but his mind remains crisp & clear.
    • He was born on Dec 26, 1920. Rangoon University opened on Dec 1, 1929. They are “Phwa Bet Taws”.
    • Sayagyi deferred celebrating his birthday so that three of his grandchildren abroad could come back & join the celebration.
    • Sayagyi is pre-deceased by his beloved spouse, daughter (Kitty) and son (Soe Win).
    • He has six remaining children : Betty, Ye Myint, Nellie, Pansy, Tammy & Debbie
    • Pansy has offered transportation (within Rangoon) to Sayas who want to visit her father

    Book

    Book
    • A detailed account of Sayagyi has been covered by Saya Dr. Khin Maung Swe (“Maung Thin Char”).
    • I received an autographed copy during a previous visit. The book may need a reprint.

    Memories

    SPZP-2000

    • Ko Maung Maung Than (M79, Texas) donated a roundtrip ticket to invite a Saya from Myanmar to attend SPZP-2000.
    • Debbie (Saya’s youngest daughter) relayed Saya’s wish to attend SPZP-2000.
    • Ko Zaw Min Nawaday (EP70) offered accommodation for Saya, Ko Ye Myint & spouse.
    • Several sayas and alumni donated towards Saya’s expenses for the trip. Some offered to show Saya around the SF Bay Area.
    SPZP-2000
    SF Bay Area

    SPZP-2007

    • Saya was asked about Longevity.
    • Saya recounted his experience in USSR. The host said, “Do not worry about the noise upstairs. It’s my 100+ years young uncle quarreling with his fourth wife. They will make peace soon”.

    SPZP-2012 & 2016

    • Saya needed assistance to attend the SPZPs.
    • Even some younger Sayas needed wheelchair.

    RU Centennial

    • Due to pandemic, most events were broadcast or held online.
    • Saya passed away on Dec 2, 2020 — the day after the RU Centennial.

    GBNF

    • Sayagyi U Ba Toke passed away a few days short of his Centennial birthday
    U Ba Toke
    • U Ba Than passed away after his 94th birthday
    U Ba Than
    • Dr. Khin Maung Swe passed away in his 80s
    Dr. Khin Maung Swe
  • Maung Maung Kyi

    Maung Maung Kyi

    by Hla Min

    Updated : June 2025

    Brief Bio

    • Named after his parents Dr. Maung Maung and Daw Kyi Kyi
    • Siblings : Dr. Kyi Kyi Hla (BDS, UK), Maung Maung Khant (SPHS67, GBNF), Maung Maung Thant (SPHS68, M74), Maung Maung Myint (GBNF), Maung Maung San, Khin Thitsar (UK), Dr. Khin Sabai (UK)
    • Spouse : Daw Khin May Than (ChE72)
    Khin May Than
    • Sons : Dr. Rimon Than (GBNF), Dr. Khemar Than
    Dr. Rimon Than
    Health Care Facility
    • My Classmate for VIII(A), IX(A), X(A) and I.Sc.(A)
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    SPHS Std. VIII A
    • My Crew mate at RUBC
    • Best Man at my Wedding

    Guinea Pigs

    • Our elders entered Rangoon University after passing the combined HSF & Matric examination
    • Had to take first ever HSF Only exam in 1962. All subjects except English were taken in Burmese.
    • Had to take the Matric Only exam in 1963
    • Kamma probably decided that we would not be in the RU Campus on the fateful 7th July, 1962.

    HSF in 1962

    • Scored the highest marks in Chemistry in the first ever HSF Only exam in 1962

    Matric in 1963

    • Gained distinctions in Chemistry & Maths, and barely missed in Physics.
    • Was a natural in Chemistry. Badly wanted to have distinction in Physics. Had to take some time during the Physics test to go to the rest room due to a minor illness.
    • Nevertheless, he stood 11th in the whole of Burma and won the Collegiate Scholarship of 75 Kyats a month.
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    Matriculation 1963

    I.Sc. (A) / RUBC

    • Rowed as Bow in our SPHS Novice Crew. Willie Soe Maung (Myint Soe, first batch BDS, GBNF) was Stroke. Kyaw Wynn was No. (3). I was No. (2). Myint Thein (SPHS62, GBNF) was Cox.
    • We were Senior Novice Runner-up
    • Awarded Full Green

    School Closure

    • Studied at Leik Khone College for a few months before the Revolutionary Council & Government shut down most Universities and Colleges except Engineering and Medicine.
    • The government wanted to quash the protests of the 7th July Anniversary.
    • Kamma probably decided that we should lose some more precious years of our lives and graduate 2.5 years later than those who were a year senior to us in High School.

    Study in GDR

    • No one knew when the Universities would reopen.
    • Taking no chances, he & Kyaw Wynn accepted admission to study at Dresden University, GDR.
    • Studied Chemical Engineering with specialization in Pulp & Paper Technology.

    Return to Burma

    • Was a Best Man at our Wedding in June, 1973.
    • Joined PPIC and worked on “Pulp and Paper” related projects.
    • Met Daw Khin May Than (ChE72), raised a family and later moved to Wales, UK.

    Wales

    • Both sons became Medical doctors.
    • Rimon, the elder son, became a Squadron Leader in the Royal Air Force (RAF). He led Rescue Teams.
    • Rimon perished in an avalanche. RAF notified Maung Maung Kyi & Khin May Than who were on the way to visit Myanmar. They received the sad news a short time after landing in Yangon. They had to hurry back to UK for their son’s last journey.
    • After that, he rarely spoke and smiled. Khin May Than painted and took walks twice a day to ease the aches and pains. They decided to move to Ogmore-by-the-sea.
    • Gave their old house to their second son, a medical doctor who had spent time in Japan and had come back to see the parents.

    Trip to England and Wales

    • In September 2017, we visited the UK. My previous visit was in 1972.
    • My cousin nephew Dr. Khin Tun (Peter, GBNF) and his spouse Daw Win Mar hosted us with sumptuous dinner almost every day. Both loved cooking. Also drove us to Southern Wales to visit Maung Maung Kyi and Khin May Than at Ogmore-by-the-sea
    • The short but memorable reunion brought back smiles to Maung Maung Kyi.
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    Ogmore 1
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    Ogmore 2

    Updates

    SPHS63

    • Three of the Collegiate Scholarship winners from SPHS63 are GBNF. Myo San (Freddie, 3rd in Burma), Maung Maung Kyi (11th) & Aung Thu Yein (Brownie, 13th).

    RUBC Crew

    • Three crew mates are GBNF. Myint Soe (Willie Soe Maung, Stroke), Myint Thein (Cox) & Maung Maung Kyi (Bow).

    Dr. Peter Tun

    • Passed away on April 13, 2020. He succumbed to Covid. See posts about him & Peter Tun Award.
  • Major Donor : Daw Myint Myint (C69)

    Major Donor : Daw Myint Myint (C69)

    by Hla Min

    Updated : June 2025

    Admirable Couple

    • U Htein Win (M66) & Daw Myint Myint are entrepreneurs and philanthropists.
    • They founded Myit Che International Trading Company.
    • They donated to RIT-related activities and selected charities.
    Daw Myint Myint

    Proud Supporter

    • Regular attendee at the 69er Gatherings $ hosted some.
    • Major donor to the 69er Health Care Fund along with Ivan Lee (U Khin Maung Oo, M69) and U Sein Myint (K K Wong, EP69)
    • In memory of U Htein Win, she donated K100 Lakhs to the 69er Health Care Fund.
    Donation 1

    Breakfast Gathering

    • Hosted the August Breakfast Gatherings at Royal Rose (Taw Win Hnin Si) Restaurant to celebrate her birthday.
    • In August 2018, the co-host was U Soe Thein (Peter)
    • In August 2019, the co-host was U Than Oo.
    Daw Myint Myint and U Soe Thein

    Lunch Gathering

    A few years back, she hosted a Lunch Gathering at Western Park Royal, Kandawgyi to welcome Daw Nyunt Nyunt Wai (Millie Hoe, T69, Germany).

    Welcome lunch gathering for Daw Nyunt Nyunt Wai

    Annual Dinner Gathering

    69er Annual Dinner was often held at M3.

    She sponsored at least one table at Annual Dinner for the past few years.

    YTU Library Modernization

    In 2017, she donated K100 Lakhs for YTU Library Modernization Project.

    Donation 2

    Memories

    • Civil Group at 40th Anniversary (in 2009)
    2009
    • Donation to YTU Library Modernization Project; Donation accepted by U Wynn Htain Oo, Nan Khin Nwe & team
    Myint 1
    Myint 2
    Myint 3
    • At 69er Monthly Breakfast Gathering; U Aung Min is a core Organizer; Swe Swe Kyaw Zin (daughter of U Kyaw Zin) brought 69er Caps & 69er Hats donated by UKZ
    69er BFG