Author: Hla Min (Lifelong Learner)

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
Peter, QE & Prince Phillip
by Hla Min

Updated : May 2026

Visit

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip visited Royal Berkshire Hospital where Dr. Peter Tun (Khin Tun) was working.

Hospital

Queen’s Visit

Letter from Windsor Castle

When Peter passed away untimely as an early victim of Covid in April 2020, his son Ye Lay wrote a letter to the Queen.

Peter’s family was surprised and delighted to receive an official letter from the Queen’s office.

Letter

Gone But Not Forgotten

Prince Phillip passed away at the age of 99.

Queen Elizabeth passed away at the age of 96.

Dr. Peter Khin Tun passed away at the tender age of 62.

Posts
- Covid
- GBNF
- Peter Tun — Chronicles
- Relatives
Memories

Peter, Win Mar & sons
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
Beelin Sayadaw
by Hla Min

Updated : May 2026

U Pyinnyadipa ဘီးလင်းဆရာတော်ဦးပညာဒီပ
- Patron, Panditarama Monastery
- Former Chief Sayadaw, Hse Mile Gone Monastery
- Former Chief Sayadaw, Tathagata Meditation Center, San Jose, California, USA
- Passed away in Yangon on June 18, 2025
Beelin 1

Beelin 2

Beelin 3

Beelin 4

Beelin 5

Beelin 6

Memories
- I was Interpreter for some of Sayadaw’s dhamma talks at TMC.
- Sayadaw published dhamma books.
Book
- Visited Sayadaw at the Hse Mile Gone monastery and at the Shwe Taung Gone monastery
Posts
- Dhamma Books
- Sayadaw
- Tathagata Meditation Center
- Vipassana Meditation
Beelin 2
- I was Interpreter for some of Sayadaw’s talks (at TMC)
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
Aung Thu Yein
by Hla Min

Updated : May 2026

Highlights

ATY
- Alias : A Nyo & Brownie Way
- Younger brother of Dr. Thet Htar Way
- Classmate at SPHS, I.Sc & RIT.
ATY (Standing 2nd from right)

St. Paul’s High School
- Classmates in Std VIII(A), IX(A) and X(A).
- In the lower classes, he was in Section (C). I was in Section (D).
- Stood 13th in the whole of Burma in the Matric exam of 1963.
- Won Collegiate Scholarship. Only 40 of the 100 scholarship awards were given to students from private schools.
- SPHS had five in the Top Five, seven in the Top Ten, and ten in the top Twenty. Khin Maung U (1st), Min Oo (2nd), Myo San (Freddie, 3rd), Nyunt Wai (Victor, 4th), Thein Wai (5th), Hla Min (7th), Aung Kyaw Zaw (Johnny, 9th), Maung Maung Kyi (11th), Aung Thu Yein (Brownie, 13th), Khin Maung Zaw (Frank, 17th).
- Has a soft heart.
- Before the Matric exam, he read several subjects to Nyunt Wai (Victor), who was sick & could not study. Brownie could take credit for Victor’s success. Victor stood 4th in Burma & became medical professor in IM & Malaysia.
Dr. Nyunt Wai wrote :

Being my best friend since standard IV, I could write volumes about him. For now only two points: (1) my friend was called “ANyo”(Brownie) because he had much darker complexion compared with his elder brother (very fair complexion); this contrast repeated in the case of his two sons; (2) the brown brothers passed away years ahead of their fairer counterparts.

University Days
- We attended the last ever I.Sc.(A) at Leik Khone in 1963. We took the Science Option.
- After a long closure citing Security Concerns following the July 7th Anniversary, a new Education System was established in November 1964.
- Admitted to the first ever 2nd BE at the Gyogone Campus.
- Chose Electrical Engineering as Major & EC (Electrical Communications) as Option.
EE69
- Played Soccer and Tennis
ATY 3
- Learned to smoke — trying to fend off mosquitoes in the RIT rest rooms.
- Learned social drinking from his classmates (e.g “Robert” Win Boh) after the last paper of the RIT final exam.
After Graduation
- One of 13 EC Graduates
- Had a successful career at MOC/Schlumberger, & several foreign assignments.
- Became a heavy smoker & drinker. Felt lonely after the loss of spouse & eldest son.
- Had minor & not-so-minor health problems.
- Quit drinking & smoking for some time, but he still felt the urge.
Last Meeting (in March 2012)
- I visited Yangon to take part in preparations for SPZP-2012 (scheduled for December).
- Zaw Lai came to see me. We decided to surprise Brownie. He trusted people. He did not lock his house. He closed the gate & boarded Zaw Lai’s car.
- Zaw Lai coaxed him to take a couple of drinks.
- That dinner at Zaw Lai’s apartment would be remembered as Brownie’s farewell.
- Brownie did not show up at the 69er breakfast gathering at Royal Rose. The gathering was cut short when we learned that Brownie was in ICU and that the 69er HCF organizers would go to see him.
- Kyaw Zin took Win Lwin, Khin Maung Bo & me to the ICU. Brownie’s son, who is a medical doctor, said that Brownie was not ready for another operation. We left with samvegha that he could very well be No 61 (on Aung Min’s GBNF list). Win Lwin told me to meditate and also “do something for yourself”.
- I spent several days at the Kaba Aye Sun Lun Gu Kyaung as a monk. Sayadaw U Wara (ChE70) was my preceptor.
- During that period, Brownie remained unconsciousness and he finally succumbed.
- My 69er friends notified Brownie’s demise to my siblings, but requested not to notify me at the monastery.
  They did not want to disrupt my meditation practice.
May Brownie be able to share my merits.

Ah Hmya, ah hmya, ah hmya.

Updates

Samvegha
- Three Scholarship winners from SPHS63 — Brownie, Freddie & Maung Maung Kyi — are GBNF
- Five EC69ers — Kyaw Soe, Brownie, Chit Tin, Oo Kyaw Hla & Sai Aik Yee — are GBNF
- 128 69ers (over 40% of the Class) are GBNF. The GBNF list is maintained by Aung Min (M69) & team
- Several RIT EE Sayas — U Kyaw Tun, U Sein Hlaing, U Tin Swe, U Sein Win, U Thein Lwin, Dr. San Tint, U Soe Min, U Chin Way & U Nyi Nyi — are GBNF. For SPZP-2010, I wrote “A Sad & Short Clip : EE Sayas”. Two sayas — U Thein Lwin & U Nyi Nyi — have passed away since the article was published.
RIT EE Sayas

Posts
- 69er
- EE69er
- Electrical Engineering
- Memories of a 69er
- SPHS63
May 11, 2026
1961 – 65
by Hla Min

Update : May 2026

1961

Female Engineers
- Mi Mi Lay (Tex)
- Julie Han (Tex)
- Yin Yin Kyi (Tex)
- Pauline Reynolds (ChE)
- Tin Tin Ohn / Amy (Tex)
Burma Institute of Technology

U Yone Mo

U Sein Hla

In the 1961 – 62 Academic Year, the Faculty of Engineering of Rangoon University moved to the Gyogone Campus.

It was named Burma Institute of Technology (BIT).

Sayas & Sayamas

U Yone Mo served as Dean.

U Sein Hla served as Registrar.

Newly minted sayas & sayamas include U Aung Soe (C), U Maung Maung Win (M), Daw Tin Tin Ohn (T) & Daw Julie Han

Matriculation & HSF

In 1961, the last Matric & High School Final exam took place. Those who pass the exam could attend the University.

In 1962, there were separate exams for Matric & HSF. Those who pass HSF had to take the Matric exam in order to attend the University.

2nd SEAP Games

RU athletes in 2nd SEAP Games
- In December 1961, Burma hosted the 2nd South East Asian Peninsular Games.
- Burma placed First (according to the Tally of Medals) in the Games. Burma was dominant in Track & Field, Swimming & Diving (to name a few).
- About 20 students Rangoon University represented Burma in the Games. Several won Gold Medals : Tun Mra (4 x 100 meters relay), Soe Mra (Pole Vault), Kyaw Han (Volleyball), Richard Yu Khin (Yachting).
- Ko Richard (GBNF) provided the group photo. He also wrote about the swimming training with Ko Tin Maung Ni under a Japanese coach.
- Met Ko Tun Mra, Ko Khin Maung Latt & Ko Tin Myint (GBNF) at the RUBC/YUBC Annual Regatta in December 2019. Ko Tun Mra mentioned that he, Ko Kyaw Mra (GBNF), Ko Soe Mra & Ko Tun Naung represented Burma in the first SEAP Games held in Bangkok in 1959.
1962

Coup d’etat
- On March 2, 1962, a 17-member Revolutionary Council staged a Coup d’etat. Sao Shwe Thaik’s son was killed.
- Mahn Win Maung (President), U Nu (Prime Minister), U Myint Thein (Chief Justice), several high ranking officers & Sawbwas were imprisoned.
- U Myint Thein was among the first to be detained and the last to be released. He was given only a part day off to attend the last journey of his spouse Daw Phwa Hmi (pioneer Burmese female barrister).
- Sama Duwa Sinwa Naung had been selected to succeed Mahn Win Maung as the President, but the Coup ended the democratic parliamentary system.
Sama Duwa Sin Wa Naung

HSF Exam
- The HSF exam results for Rangoon Division was annulled claiming a leakage of exam questions.
- The students had to retake the HSF exam in August, 1962.
Dark Days in July
- There were two Dark Days.
- Student protesters faced indiscriminate shooting on July 7, 1962. The newspapers & Myanmar Ah Than said that there were 17 victims.
- Ko Aung Khin who was killed by a stray bullet on his way back from RUBC to his home in Windermere Road was listed as the 17th casualty.
- On July 8, 1962, the revered RU Student Union Building was demolished.
1963

Matric Exam

SPHS63 Scholarship Winners
- Most exams were held in March. However, the Matric exam in 1963 was held in May.
- St. Paul’s High School had five students in the Top Five, seven in the Top Ten, and ten in the Top Twenty.
Anniversary of 7th July
- In July 1963, the first Anniversary of 7th July 1962 was celebrated with posters, pamphlets & magazines.
- Some time later, the higher authorities announced the closure of most schools except the Faculty of Medicine & the Faculty of Engineering.
Rangoon University Boat Club

Dinner to celebrate the RUBC 40th Anniversary
- Annual Regatta was canceled citing security reasons.
- Sithu U Tin (President) decided not to cancel the Dinner commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Founding of RUBC by Sit Arthur Eggar (Law Professor).
1964

Scholarship for USSR & East Bloc
- Soviet Union and East Bloc nations offered scholarships for undergraduates & graduates.
- Some classmates (who were concerned about how long the schools will close) applied & were accepted.
- Maung Maung Kyi studied Chemical Engineering (specializing in Pulp & Paper) at Dresden University, GDR.
New Education System

Shwe YaDu
- Enacted in November 1964
- The reorganization saw former Faculties as independent Institutes with their own Rector and Registrar. The remaining faculties of Rangoon University became Rangoon Arts & Science University (RASU).
- Under the new Education system, BIT became Rangoon Institute of Technology (RIT). It had autonomy. U Yone Mo served as Rector. U Soe Thein (former student leader) served as Registrar.
- Matriculates were admitted to the fresher classes at the Universities & Institutes using Intelligence Level Aggregate (ILA).
- The marks for each subject were converted to an ILA score (1 – 20). Those who have a balanced score can have a higher ILA than someone who has high marks in most subjects but a low score in one subject.
- There were name changes to the degrees offered, e.g B.E instead of B.Sc.(Engg)
- Majors were introduced.
- LL.B was offered.
Luyechun
- The program was initiated in the Summer of 1964.
- Outstanding students from middle school and high school was chosen as Luyechun. They were sent to the Ngapali Luyechun Camp.
- Oke Soe Kha (MEHS), Win Aung (TTC) and Ma Pwint Than (Loikaw) were some High School Luyechuns.
1965

Nationalization
- On April 1, 1965 private schools were nationalized.
- St. Paul’s High School (SPHS) became No. 6 Botathaung State High School.
- Methodist English High School (MEHS) became No. 1 Dagon State High School.
Luyechun Camps

Inlay Luyechun
- The Luyechun program was extended to students of Universities & Institutes in the summer of 1965.
- I was selected as RIT Luyechun along with Ko Sein Shwe, Ma Khin Than Myint Tin, and Ko Zaw Min. We were sent to the newly opened Inlay Khaung Daing Camp was added.
- The Rangoon Combined Camp was the meeting point for those from Ngapali Camp and Inlay Camp.
Updates
- There were more changes in the Education System.
- Some were name changes : RIT to YIT & YTU
- There were more closures to Schools.
- There were more Coup d’etat — in 1988 & 2021
- Burma hosted 5th SEAP Games in 1969.
- The Luyechun Program ended in 1988.
Posts
- Calendar
- Education Systems
- Exams
- Luyechun
- Memories of a 69er
- Rangoon University
- SEAP Games
May 11, 2026
Khin Maung U & Nyunt Nyunt Wai
by Hla Min

Update : May 2026

Dr. Khin Maung U

Work experience (in reverse chronological order)
- Clinical Reviewer and Senior Medical Officer at U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Assistant Professor and Physician at Johns Hopkins University
- Associate Professor, Physician at Hahnemann University Hospital
- Head, Clinical Research Division at Department of Medical Research, Ministry of Health
- Clinical demonstrator at Institute of Medicine 1, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma)
- Demonstrator, Dept. of Pharmacology at Institute of Medicine 1, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma)
Highlights

Matric 1963

SPHS63

OPA Dinner

Roll of Honor
- Matriculated from St. Paul’s High School in 1963. Stood First in Burma with 100 marks in Maths & Chemistry and 99 points (after a point deduction in review) in Physics. He had Distinction in English in HSF, Matric and I.Sc.(A).
IM(1)
- Stood First in every class.
- Multiple Luyechun
Postgrad
- Due to policy changes for sending State Scholars, he had to do M.Sc. (Med Sc)
- Received MD from UNSW.
- Completed Fellowships
Activities
- Writes KMU Medical Research Reports
- Gawpaka at a monastery in Maryland
- Wrote and translated articles on Dhamma
- Interpreter for Dhamma Talks & Meditation Retreat. Compiled & edited an early version of Abdhidhamma by Dr. Nandamalabhivansa.
Abhidhamma
- His spouse Dr. Nyunt Nyunt Wai (Amy) was also a top student in Matric & IM(1). She did DCH.
- They have a son and two daughters. Nilar (eldest) is a medical doctor in the USA.
KMU, NNW & young Nilar

Feedback

Dr. Nyan Taw wrote :
Our batch Khin Maung U (SPHS 63) to be proud of !

Eddie Shein wrote :
Proud of you, Dr. Khin Maung U. I always remember your very good signs of ambitions and success lines on your palms.

Wai Aung wrote :
I am proud of you Ko Khin Maung U. You are a genius. Glad you made it to the top.

Ye Htut wrote :
Sayar U is my teacher- mentor who was just like a swan who laid a golden egg daily for me when I worked under him at RGH and DMR in 1970s. I never had a day that I did not learn a new lesson or knowledge from him when we were together.

Dr. Khin Maung U wrote :
Thank you Johnny (U Hla Min) for your kind portrayal, and to all who commented with support and friendship. I am so fortunate to have good friends throughout St. Paul’s HS and Medical School and also during post-graduate clinical work, and to have good students during my teaching years in IM (1), all of whom helped and supported me in many ways. With some time available in my retirement, I came upon an idea. As a service to medical education in Myanmar, I would post recently published medical articles (not readily available in Myanmar) that friends and colleagues in the medical profession may find useful or applicable to medical care or public health of people in Myanmar. In all these medical posts, I preceded with a simplified summary of the medical journal article so that non-medical persons who read these posts can also understand and be able to apply for their own health care. I hope this activity will provide useful medical or educational information to all who read my medical posts.

Mayrose Wong wrote :
Wonderful and Genius Doctor, truly and caring classmate, doing meritorious deeds for Dhamma and Sanghas. He is Awesome.

Eiei Tan wrote :
Could not agree more, my dear friend May Rose. We are all extremely proud to be his classmates. He certainly is awesome & ingenious !!!

Kyaw Myint Malia wrote :
You make all of us Burmese proud. I was fortunate to meet you again while you were preparing for your MD at the University of NSW where I was an Anatomy tutor. You are my kalyana-mitra truly. Regards to Amy.

Tin Tin Hla wrote :
Proud of you and your family.

Kyi Maung wrote:
How genius you are ko kmu. I’m always proud of u. I used to tell others that I’m from ko Khin Maung U ‘s batch.

Tin Myint wrote :
Proud of you Ko U. You stood Whole of Burma 1st in Matriculation from St Pauls High School.

Ngwe Tun wrote :
On behalf of old Paulians, l am proud of you Ko Khin Maung U.
May 11, 2026
Myo Khin
by Hla Min

Update : May 2026

Highlights

Dr. Myo Khin 1
- Paulian
- Past Secretary, RIT Civil Engineering Association
Past Secy of RIT Civil
- Graduated from RIT in 1970 with Civil Engineering
- Received Masters and Doctorate from Japan
- Retired as Professor from a Japanese University.
- Consultant for selected Japanese companies.
- Helped Civil Engg grads from Myanmar get internship and/or job in Japan
- In 2017, Saya and Daw Mya Nwe (Winsome, C73) donated K100 Lakhs to the YTU Modernization Project.
Donation
- He had a Stroke.
- Praying for a speedy recovery.
Dr. Myo Khin wrote :

Dear U Hla Min, Thank you very much for your kind and favorable phrases for my donation to the RIT library. This is the token of my feeling to my home university. Up till now I have helped around 50 grads from RIT and other TUs in Myanmar with respectable engineering jobs in Japan. Moreover this is totally free of any charges or obligations. Only one request I made is “please try hard and prove yourself” and this will lead to the next recruitment for your juniors back in Myanmar.

Updates
- After treatment & rehab, he recovered from the Stroke reported in the post.
- We had frequent conversation.
- He had another Stroke.
- He is happy to become a father-in-law.
Pon Tu by Bagyee Myat Myo Myint
May 11, 2026
Electrical Engineering Sayas
by Hla Min & U Myo Kyi

Updated : May 2026

1965 – 66

EE Sayas

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

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

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

Absentee: U Khine Oo

U Myo Kyi

U Ba Lwin

U Tin Mg Thein

Associated Article

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

Sayagyis & senior sayas

Source : Saya U Myo Kyi (EE59)

U Moe Aung

SPZP

1. U Kyaw Tun 1950 – 1971 (started teaching at BOC College)

C Ping Lee

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

U Sein Maung

U Ba Myint

U Khine Oo

U Soe Paing

Daw Mya Mya Than

U Thein Dan

U Tin Win

U Ko Ko Kyi

Daw Khin Aye Win

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

EE Association for 1965-66

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

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

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

I served as a EC member.

Hlyat Sit Sar Saung (1965 – 66)

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

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

I served as a member.

Saya U Sein Win (GBNF)
- Younger brother of Dr. Tin U (Medical Superintendent, Rangoon Children’s Hospital) and Dr. Saw Lwin.
- Top student at the University of Michigan.
- His friends called him “Khone Swa Khone Swa” referring to his brisk walking style.
- Lecturer in the Department of Electrical Engineering.
- When EE Department was reorganized, he served as Professor of EP.
- Saya is an absent minded Professor. He married late. One day, he drove Sayagadaw to Bogyoke Market. He taught (or discussed with) his students for quite some time and almost forgot to pick up Sayagadaw. There are variations on this anecdote regarding the place (e.g. Hledan Zay).
- He served as Technical Advisor for UCC. He worked closely with U Win Htein (Purdue University, EE at PWD, GBNF) for the design & maintenance of the Electrical Systems (including Motor Alternator, Diesel Generator, Air conditioning) at UCC.
- Line Judge at the RUBC (Rangoon University Boat Club) Regattas.
- President, RIT Swimming Association; He stays fit by swimming regularly (even when he was visiting Singapore on a business trip).
- He has a vast knowledge. Saya Dr. San Hla Aung (C58) remembers Saya U Sein Win discussing about Civil Engineering and other subjects.
Updates
- Several senior sayas — U Kyaw Tun, C Ping Lee, U Sein Hlaing, U Tin Swe, U Sein Win, U Thein Lwin, Dr. San Tint, U Soe Min, U Chin Way, U Nyi Nyi, U Tin Shwe, Daw Mya Mya Than, U Kyaw Naing, U Kyaw Lwin, Daw Nyunt Nyunt Yee, U Khin Soe — are GBNF.
- Some — U Moe Aung, U Tin Win, U Thein Dan — have medical problems.
May 11, 2026