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  • Trips — Singapore & Burma

    Trips — Singapore & Burma

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2025

    • Arrived home safely on January 14, 2020.
    • Heart felt thanks to all those who took care of us during the enjoyable trip to Singapore and Myanmar.
    • There were several gatherings, mini-gatherings, events and trips.
    • The list is not exhaustive.

    Singapore

    UCC

    • Hosts : Ko Zaw Tun and Ma Kyu Kyu Hlaing
    • Gatherings with UCC alumni
    • Dinner hosted by Ma Pale Shein and Ko Ye
    • Trip hosted by Ko Ngwe Soe (Silver) and Ma Nu Nu Yee (sister of Ko Khin Maung Thwe)

    RIT

    • Lunch Gathering with RIT 69ers
    • Lunch Gathering with Saya U Tu Myint, 73ers …

    Burma

    PPBRS / PBRS

    • Met Monty Myint Swe (PPBRS)
    • Due to schedule conflict, could not attend the PBRS gatherings
    • Greeted some in the PBRS FB page

    SPHS

    • With Harry Kyaw, Dicky Taw, Edwin Hara, Victor Nyunt, Than Win, and several more Paulians, offered soon to Uzin Saya Beatson (Physics teacher and Scout Master at SPHS)
    • Attended wedding of the daughter of Eddie Shein (Aung Kyaw Myint).
      Met Dr. Min Lwin (SPHS60, Orthopedic Surgeon) and some OP
    • Attended the Anniversary Lunch of Saya Dr. Soe Win (First in Burma in the Matriculation in 1858, son of Saya Sein, nephew of Saya Kyaw Sein) and Sayama May Saw Lwin at Saya San Shwe Bei.
      Met Ko Aung Mon (RIT, RU Centennial) and spouse (daughter of H.E. U Khin Maung Yin)
    • Could not attend the Christmas Eve party of the OP

    RIT 69ers

    • Attended the Golden Jubilee of Graduation of the 69ers and the Reunion Dinner (hosted by Ko Tin Win).
    • Ma Tin Tin (lone EE female graduate) flew in from San Diego, California, USA and donated USD 1000
    • Albert Kyaw Min and Danny Tint Lwin led the entertainment session.
      They miss Robert Win Boh (now in hibernation after recovering twice from Stroke and once from Cancer).
    • We shared merit with the GBNF (Gone But Not Forgotten) former classmates and sayas.
    • Kudos to Ko Aung Min and group for organizing the Golden Jubilee of Graduation of the Class of 69. Thanks to the donors — Ma Myint Myint, Ma Tin Tin, Ivan Lee, Ko Sein Myint, Ko Zau Lai, Fred Thetgyi, Ko TAG, Ko Tin Win, … see Ko Aung Min’s spread sheet — for the successful SPZP (with 30+ sayas and sayamas) and the Reunion Dinner and Entertainment.

    RIT Alumni (Other Groups)

    • Attended Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe of Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65 (Class of 70 and 71)
    • Attended Reunion and Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe of M72 and selected from other disciplines
    • Attended Indian Lunch hosted by M72
    • Attended Dinner hosted by Ko Aung Myaing and Ma Gyn Yu
    • Attended All Mechanical Gathering
    • Could not attend mini-gathering hosted by Ko Khin Maung Myint (M71)

    UCC, ICST and UCSY

    • Attended Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe of ICST and UCSY.
      Thanks to Mar Mar Soe for the ride.
      Miss Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe (Founder Director of UCC, Pioneer of Computer Education and Application in Burma/ Myanmar) who passed away in November, 2019
    • Dinner hosted by Saya U Soe Paing and Ma Alice (Saw Yu Tint)
    • UCC Gathering at MICT Park
      Would try to be an Annual event
    • At Tin Moe We (Sweetie)’s apartment
    • Soon Kyway at Shwe Kyin monastery
    • Soon Kyway by Ko Hlaing Myint

    MARB

    • MARB Class at the “new” venue
    • Saya Dr. Aung Myin Bo gave us the ride
    • Met a guest Saya The from Mandalay

    HMEE

    • HMEE Meeting at the Holy Cross Church
    • Saya U Aung Hla Tun has published a new book.
    Panel at ILF

    5th ILF (Irrawaddy Literary Festival)

    • Held at Hotel Mercure in Mandalay.
    • Thanks to ILF Board Members for inviting me as a Panelist
    • Thanks to KK (SMART Group) for the transportation (air and ground travel)
    • Had a chance to meet outstanding foreign and Myanmar authors at the Festival.
    • During a break, Ko Thein Htut (ex-UCC) gave a quick tour.

    2020 PSA Tour to Upper Burma

    • Enjoyed the 8-day 6+ cities trip as a guest and volunteer mentor of the 2020 PSA (Professional Speakers Association) tour.
    • Met 10+ founding members, three knowledge-hungry youngsters, and amicable supporting staff.
    • Thanks to the Diamond Sponsors
      (a) SMART Media
      (b) POINT Sunflower Group
      See list on brochures, banners and video captions
    • Thanks to the Golden Sponsors
    • Thanks to the Organizers (especially the Support Group)

    RUBC

    • Attended the Annual Regatta
    • Met Old Captains, Old Members and current members
    • Wrote several posts in YUBC Old Members FB Page

    Relatives

    • Birthdays
    • Anniversaries
    • Reunion
    • House warming
    • Last Journey of Ma Cherry (Dr. Khin Kyi Nyunt, spouse of U Tin U)
  • Kelasa

    Kelasa

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2025

    U Kelasa

    U Kelasa

    • Chief Resident Monk of A Lo Daw Pyie Monastery in Apache Junction, Arizona.
    • Published five volumes of Q&A (Questions and Answers) about Buddhism.
    • Published several other books.
    • Gave me his books in person (during his visits to the San Francisco Bay Area) and by mail (via United States Postal Service).

    Buddha Dhamma Ah Hnit Chote

    • Bilingual (Myanmar and English) book
    • Dhamma dana by Dr. U Win (Salinas)
    • January, 2006

    Translation to Myanmar from English
    By Ashin Kelasa

    • Buddhism in a Nutshell
      By Narada Maha Thera
    • Chapters
      1. The Buddha
      2. The Dhamma : Is it a Philosophy?
      3. Is it a Religion?
      4. Is Buddhism an Ethical System?
      5. Some salient features of Buddhism
      6. Kamma of the law of Moral Causation
      7. Re-birth
      8. Paticcasamuppada
      9. Anatta or Soul-lessness
      10. Nibbana
      11. The Path to Nibbana

    Dhamma Q&A (Five Volumes)

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    Dhamma Q&A

    Anapana

    Anapana

  • Luyechun

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2025

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    • Luyechun stands for Outstanding Student.
    • The initial Luyechun program ran from 1964 to 1988.
    • The Luyechun program was revived a few years back.

    1964

    Luyechun (Outstanding Student) Program was established in 1964. Eligible students from 7th Standard to 10th Standard were chosen to attend the Ngapali Luyechun Camp.

    1964 Luyechuns include Ko Win Aung, Ko Oke Soe Kha (son of Saya Dr. Maung Maung Kha) from Rangoon, Ma Pwint Than (Loikaw), Ko Aung Myint (Mandalay), and Ma Mie Mie Khine (Akyab).

    1965

    Luyechun Program was extended in 1965 for eligible students from Universities and Institutes. There were three Camps

    • Inlay Camp for high school and university students
    • Ngapali Camp for middle school students
    • Combined Camp in Rangoon

    I was selected as RIT Luyechun for the Inlay Camp along with Ko Sein Shwe, Ko Zaw Min [Nawaday] and Ma Khin Than Myint Tin (Margaret).

    Ko Kyaw Sein Koe (Victor Koe, GBNF), Ma Anita Aye Pe, Ko Khin Maung U and Ma Than Than Tin (Cherry Hlaing) were selected for IM(1).

    Ko Tun Naung (GBNF, BDS, Stereo Khit Pioneer), Ko Soe Aung (IM2, elder brother of Ko Soe Myint [GBNF, UCC]), Ko Min Oo (Mathematics), Ko Ye Myint & Ma Khin Aye Than (Chemistry), Ko Myint Thein & Ko Soe Lwin (Physics), and Ko Tin Hlaing (Lay Dwin Thar Saw Chit, Burmese) were some who were selected for their disciplines.

    Those from Matriculation include Ko Win Myint (later Bogyoke), Ko Aung Win (later RIT Saya), Uttam Singh (later NASA) and Ma Pwint Than (later EPC). They joined RIT.

    Others include :
    Ko Aung Shwe (brother of Tekkatho Phone Naing), Ko Than Sit (GBNF, Liver Foundation), Ko Aung Kyaw Nyunt (GBNF), Ko Aung Myint, Ko Thein Lwin, Nelson Kaw and Ko Kyaw Myint.

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    Multiple Luyechun

    • Several students (e.g. Dr. Khin Maung U, Dr. Thynn Thynn Lynn, Daw Mie Mie Khine) were selected Luyechun multiple times.

    Staff Sayas

    • Some sayas from Universities and High Schools were chosen to manage the Luyechuns. e.g. U Aung Gyi (MASU), Daw Po (RASU), Dr. May May Yi (GBNF, IM2)
    • Dr. Min Oo (SPHS63, Mathematics) was selected Luyechun in 1965 and later as a Staff Saya.

    Guest Speaker

    • Saya U Thein Han (Zawgyi), Saya Dr. Nyi Nyi and U Thu Ta (Meteorology) were Guest Speakers at the Inlay Luyechun Camp.
    • Saya U Kyaw Myint (DHE) and I were Guest Speakers at the Nagapali Lu Ye Chun Camp in 1988.

    Status

    • Luyehun project ended in 1988.
    • A few years back, an Association was formed for Lu Ye Chuns from 1964 to 1988.
    • The 7th Annual General Meeting was held online in January 2021.
  • A69

    A69

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2025

    B.Arch grads class of ‘69

    Convocation on 10th January 1970.

    Rangoon Institute of Technology.

    Saw Tobias Kittim Ku (GBNF), Kyaw Kyaw, Thwin Thwin Aye Hmi, Myo Tun, Aung Khin, Thet Tun.

    LtoR – Saya U Sai Yee Leik (GBNF), Saw Tobias Kittim Ku (GBNF), Thet Tun, Saya U Maung Maung Hpone Myint, Myo Tun.

  • Visit to UCSY

    Visit to UCSY

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2025

    Lecture at UCSY
    UCSY Lecture
    UCSY Staff
    UCSY Lecture Hall

    I worked at

    • Universities’ Computer Center (UCC)
    • Department of Computer Science (DCS)
    • Institute of Computer Science and Technology (ICST)

    In January, 2018 I visited University of Computer Studies Yangon (UCSY).

    I was greeted by

    • Daw Mu Mu Myint (senior sayama and Professor)
    • Dr. Khin Mar Soe (Professor)
    • Dr. Mie Mie Thet Thwin (Rector, GBNF)
  • Intake of 64 & 65 — 2018

    Intake of 64 & 65 — 2018

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2025

    Ko Ohn Khine (M70) gave me a ride to the January 2018 meeting.

    Attendees

    Ko Ohn Khine (M)

    Ohn Khine
    • Moderator, Google Group
    • Member, HMEE : Compiled CD Supplement for the HMEE book; Translated Section 1 and Paraphrased Section 2 of the book
    • Organizer of SPZP, SDYF and Alumni Association

    Ko Win Aung (M)

    Tha Htay, Walter Cheng Lyan, Win Aung, Soe Aung
    • High school Luyechun from TTC Practicing School) for the Ngapali Shwe Wah Chaung Camp in 1964
    • RIT selection for Swimming & Water Polo
    • Secretary of RIT Swimming & Water Polo (in the Final Year)
    • Has 4 children and 7 grand children
    • He remembered beating the IM(1) Water Polo Team led by Ko Lynn Aung Thet to get into the Finals, but lost to RASU led by Ko Nanda Kyaw Swa (Burma Champion)

    Sai Thein Maung (C)

    • RIT Goalkeeper for six years (from 1st BE to Final Year)
    • Track and Field Champion

    Ko Zaw Winn (Min)

    • Bilingual author
    • Pen name : “Zin Yaw Gyi”

    Ko Soe Aung (M/Auto)

    • Served as Secretary of RIT Ah Nu Pyinna Ah Thin
    • Wrote several articles including the “Ah Nyeint and Htee Yein at the RU Golden Jubilee”

    Ko Khin Maung Than (M)

    • Served as Secretary of RIT Mechanical Association
    • Served as Editor of RIT Annual Magazine

    Ko Wynn Htay

    • Provider of space for the monthly meeting
    • Publisher of the Sar Saung of the group’s Acariya Pu Zaw Pwes

    Ko Soe Khine (M)

    • Helped with the logistics for the Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe

    Naw Than Yee

    • Collector of the “donations” from the attendees and “fines” from the absentees

    Ma Lei Lei Chit

    • RIT selection for Track and Field
    • Volunteer for the SPZPs

    Ma Rosie Tin Mg (Tin Myint Oo)

    • Poet
    • Vocalist
    • Dancer

    Ma Kyi Kyi Sein (Bei Oo)

    • RIT selection for Badminton
    • Hiking & Mountaineering

    Ko Aung Than

    • Nickname : Saya San

    Ko Cho Aye (M, GBNF)

    • Top student
    • Hiking and mountaineering

    Ko Khin Maung Maung (A)

    • Organizer, Architecture Gatherings

    Absentees

    Ko Khin Maung Lay

    • RIT soccer
    • Master of Ceremony for the group’s Acariya Puzaw Pwe

    Ko Tha Kyaw Zan

    • He is not an Arakanese (Rakhine)

    Ma Victoria Simons

    • Retired Professor, Metallurgy Department
    • Daughter of Saya Simons (Workshop Superintendent)

    Uncertain

    Not sure if the following did not attend the meeting or were among a few late comers

    • Ko Thet Tun
    • Ko Than Win
    • Ko Kyaw Maung
    • Ko Than Htwe
    • Ko Zaw Win (not “Zin Yaw Gyi”)

  • GBNF — 2018

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2025

    U Aung Moung (M73)

    At Winner Inn
    Last Journey of U Aung Moung

    Sayagyi U Ba Than lost his “right arm man” U Aung Moung (M73) in early January, 2018.

    Whenever Sayagyi asked for U Aung Moung’s help, he will be at Winner Inn as fast as time and schedule permit.

    I met him last year at Winner Inn. He was visiting Sayagyi U Ba Than as well as Daw Win Mar, younger sister of his childhood friend.

    U Aung Moung was active in RIT-related activities and in his neighborhood monasteries. The monks voluntarily offered to take part at U Aung Moung’s final journey at Yae Wae. Actions speak louder than words.

    Saya U Tun Shwe, Saya U Lin, Saya U Nyunt Htay, U Han Sein, U Tin Tun Aung, U Than Po, U Kyaw Kyaw and several alumni showed last respect to U Aung Moung at Ye Way Crematorium/Cemetery.

    U Aye Win Kyaw (C70)

    U Aye Win Kyaw & Madan Chand

    He passed away in Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo). He earlier lost his son due to a faulty water heater system in the medical clinic where U Aye Win Kyaw was being treated. It was a double tragedy for the family.

    U Aye Win Kyaw taught astronomy and astrology at MARB.

    Saya Madan Chand (C70)

    He passed away in Illinois, USA

    Dr. Aung Thwin (SPHS63)

    Dr. Aung Thwin

    He was a successful OG. He passed away in Southern California. He is the brother of Dr. Khin Khin Thwin (Carmen) and Daw Yee Yee Thwin (Jasmine).

    U Aung Kyi (Arthur Kyi, SPHS63)

    Aung Kyi, Khin Maung Bo and Tin Tun are GBNF

    He passed away in Yangon.

    U Khin Maung Bo (SPHS63, EP69)

    He passed away in Yangon.

    U Tin Tun (SPHS63, M69)

    He was Joint Secretary of RIT Thaing Association. He taught Naval Architecture. He passed away in Yangon.

    U Myint Sein (SPHS64)

    U Myint Sein

    He is an alumnus of Private Primary Boundary Road School (PPBRS), St. Paul’s High School (SPHS) and the Institute of Economics. He is Past Principal of BARB (Burma Astro Research Bureau), Visiting Lecturer at the Institute of Indigenous Medicine (in Mandalay) and Founder of Idea Astrology.

    U Aung Myint (SPHS64)

    He joined RIT EE as Lab Technician. He transferred to UCC as Maintainence Technician. He was promoted to Maintenance Engineer. He lost his job after filling in the 1988-related questionnaire. He gave private tuition on PLA. He passed away at his breakfast table.

    Three SPHS & UCC alumni — CO U Hla Min (Pauk Si), U Maung Maung Gyi (Henry Than Htay) and U Aung Myint (Sonny) — are GBNF.

    U Myint Lwin (Henry Chee, C63)

    U Myint Lwin

    He was from the Class of 61. He took sabbatical to get married. He is a good vocalist. He passed away in California, USA.

    U Myint Thein (Kabar, M69)

    U Myint Thein (Kabar)

    He was a core organizer of the 69ers. He had medical checkup in Singapore and India, but he passed away in Yangon due to his deteriorating health. He is fondly known as Maung Kabar (a famous cartoon character of our younger days).

    U Chit Tin (EC69)

    Kabar and Chit Tin

    U Chit Tin graduated in 1969 with EC (Electrical Communications). He is the third member of the group to pass away. The other two are U Kyaw Soe (EC69) and U Aung Thu Yein (Brownie, EC69).

    U Oo Kyaw Hla (EC69)

    He passed away in Canada. He is the fourth EC69er to pass away.

    Dr. Chan Nyein (M67)

    Dr. Chan Nyein

    Dr. Chan Nyein (M67) is a retired Minister of Education.

    U Saw Lin (C71)

    U Saw Lin

    He had several medical problems, but he was active as a core organizer of SPZP-2012.

    Saya U Tin Swe (EE53)

    He played soccer for the Prome Hall team which won the Inter-Hall Trophy for three consecutive years.

    Saya H Num Kok (C)

    He was a saya of our sayas. He passed away at the tender age of 98 in Oregon, USA.

    Saya Allen Htay (C58)

    He a founding member and President of RIT Alumni International, which hosted SPZP-2000. Saya’s books were donated to YTU Library by Daw Mu Mu Kin. In saya’s memory, several YTU students have been provided scholarships (with the coordination of NorCal RITAA and volunteers from RITAA).

    Shastri

    Shastri and mostly 69ers

    He received the nickname due to resemblance to the Indian Prime Minister.

    Dr. San Tint (EE61)

    Dr. San Tint visiting Seattle

    He taught at BIT, RIT and YTU. He retired as Professor of Electronic Engineering. He attended SPZP-2000 and took trips to Seattle and New York to have mini-reunion with former students.

    Paulians

    SPHS
    SPHS

    Aung Khin, Aung Kyi, Aung Thu Yein, Khin Naung Bo, Maung Maung Kyi, Richard Lim and several others are GBNF.

    Dr. Saw Tin (Maths)

    Dr. Saw Tin

    Dicky Tan (Win Naing, M69)

    Win Naing (Dicky)

    He passed away in Singapore. He represented RIT in Rowing.

    U Tin Myint (John Lee, M69)

    Tin Myint (John)

    He passed away in Union City, California, USA. He represented RIT in Table Tennis. He was selected RIT Luyechun for 4th BE.

    U Hla Shwe (T69)

    Hla Shwe

    He retired as Associate Professor. He passed away in Yangon. He is remembered in “To the Shwe Duo” poem.

    U Tin Shwe (EP66)

    U Tin Shwe

    He taught at RIT and Assumption University in Bangkok. After retirement, he became a monk. He passed away in Yangon. He is remembered in “To the Shwe Duo” poem.

  • RU (5)

    Jubilees and Celebrations

    • Silver Jubilee (25 years)
    • Golden Jubilee (50 years)
    • Diamond Jubilee (75 years)
    • Centennial (100 years)
    • Sesquicentennial (150 years)
    • Bicentennial (200 years)
    • Tricentennial (300 years)

    Rangoon University Act of 1920 was enacted on December 1, 1920.

    The First RU Student Strike to protest the Act took place of December 5, 1920 (two days earlier than planned because the news leaked to the higher authorities).

    2020 two Centennials related to RU.

    The Burmese Movie Industry also has a Centennial in 2020. Kye Mon ran a series of articles (e.g. interview with U Tin Yu).

    Yar Pyay Ah Kyo

    • Former EC members of the RU Ka Laung Ah Thinn (1958 – 1962) including Daw Kyu Kyu Thin and Saya U Moe Aung (Tekaktho Moe War) will publish a “Collection of Kabyars” and a commemorative Magazine.
    • Yar Pyi Ah Kyo kicked off on December 1, 2019with an opening ceremony at the Convocation Hall.
    • There have exhibitions at the Recreation Center and the RU Central Library.
    • There were several Fund Raisers for Yar Pyi.
    • Several individuals and groups have published books.
    • The Main Committee is still collecting manuscripts.

    ADMIN and Rectors in the mid 1960s

    • Dr. Nyi Nyi (Secretary / Deputy Minister)
    • U San Tha Aung (Director General of Higher Education)
    • Dr. Maung Maung Kha (Rector, Rangoon Arts and Science University)
      Saya earlier served as Interim Dean of the Faculty of Engineering
    • U Hla Shwe (Rector, Mandalay Arts and Science University)
    • U Yone Mo (Rector, Rangoon Institute of Technology)
      Saya formerly served as Dean of Burma Institute of Technology
    • Dr. Ba Than (Rector, Institute of Medicine (1))
      Saya served as Medical Superintendent of RGH during the War
    • Dr. U E (Rector, Institute of Medicine (2) in Mingaladon)
    • Dr. Maung Maung Gyi (Rector, Institute of Medicine in Mandalay)
    • Dr. Aye Hlaing (Rector, Institute of Economics)
      Later served as Chairman of the Union Bank of Burma
    • Lt. Col. San Myint (Rector, Institute of Education)
    • Dental : Dr. Aung Than (Rector)
    • Vet : U Mya Nyunt (Rector)
    • Agri : U Than Tun (Rector)

    There have been name changes (e.g. Some Institutes are now known as Universities.)

    Principals in the Mid 1960s

    • Workers’ : U Kyaw
    • Taunggyi : U Khin Maung Tint
    • Myitkyina : U San
    • Magwe : U Win Maung
      later transferred to DHE
    • Mawlamyaing (Moulmein) : Mehm Thet San
      later became Deputy Minister
    • Pathein (Bassein) : U Tin Oo Hlaing
      
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    Dr. Maung Maung Kha

  • Talented Engg and CS Students

    Photo from August 2017

    In August 2017, RIT-YIT-YTU Alumni Association and several donors — including U Khin Maung Tun (President, SDYF), U Tin Oo (EC92), U Aung Myaing (ChE72) and Daw Gyn Yu (ChE72) — honored not only the YTU students but also Computer Science & Technology students for their success in an International Competition.

  • Dr. Chit Swe

    Highlights

    Dr. Chit Swe, Daw Khin Khin Latt and two youngest sons
    Dr. Chit Swe & Daw Khin Khin Latt
    Dr. Chit Swe
    Dr. Chit Swe at Pu Zaw Pwe
    Dr. Chit Swe with UCC alumni in Sydney
    Dr. Chit Swe with UCC Donlaba
    • Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe is a Pioneer of Computer Systems, Education and Applications in Burma.
    • He founded Universities’ Computer Center (UCC).
    • He retired as Rector of Rangoon Arts and Science University (RASU).
    • He continued teaching and supervising graduate students in Thailand and Australia.
    • He passed away peacefully in Sydney, Australia in November 2019.

    Sayagyi’s Family

    • Sayagadaw Daw Khin Khin Latt,
    • Five children (Dr. Daw Moe Thu, U Thu Ta, Dr. Kyaw Thu, Dr. Swe Latt, U Chit Khin)
    • Seven grandchildren and
    • Three great grand children

    Dr. Chit Swe and Daw Khin Khin Latt fondly named their younger sons as Swe Latt and Chit Khin.

    Obituary

    Soon Kwyay

    In memory of Saya, soon kwyay was offered in Sydney, Australia and Pyinmana, Myanmar

    Soon Kwyay in Sydney
    Soon Kyway in Ela
    Thanks from the family

    Condolences

    Hundreds (and may be Thousands) have expressed their sadness for the loss of Sayagyi in the newspapers and in the Facebook pages.

    The following is a sampling.

    U Ba Than (M.A., Retired Director General, Thuwanna), Saya Chit’s classmate in 1947 at the first I.Sc.(A) class offered at Mandalay University and was a fellow teacher, is saddened by the loss of “Ko Chit Swe”.

    Thin Char Mi Thar Su of the University of Yangon is indebted to Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe for his dedication to the dissemination of Mathematics

    Myanmar Naing Gan Thin Char Ah Thinn offers condolences to the family members of Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe (Retired Rector) and Sayagyi U Aung Sein (Retired Associate Professor)

    ex-UCC Mi Tha Su (UCC Alumni) expresses their sorrow to the Founder of Computers and Computer Education in Burma. Members from Myanmar and beyond (e.g. Singapore, USA, Australia) can never forget Sayagyi and his passion for transforming his students from good to better and great professionals, educators, researchers, and socially responsible citizens of the world.

    U Win Thein (Padamyar Winhtein) has updated Wikipedia to include Saya’s pioneering work.

    Saya U Aung Zaw (AZ) spent five decades or so under the tutelage of Saya Chit. He organized mini-PZPs for Saya Chit. I attended one gathering in 2006.

    UCSY Facebook page remembers Saya as the pioneer Saya for Computer Education in Burma / Myanmar.

    I have honored my mentor Saya Chit in my newsletter, Facebook pages and my personal websites hlamin.com and lifelonglearning140.wordpress.com

    Saya Dr. Khin Maung Win wrote about Sayagyi in moemaka

    Sayama Daw Si Si also wrote about Sayagyi.

    Thanks from the Family

    The Family could not reply individually to the condolence messages.

    Interviews

    Sayagyi’s son Dr. Swe Latt has posted videos / links of Sayagyi’s interviews in

    • Sydney, Australia
    • Yangon, Myanmar
      Broadcast as part of the RU Centennial Celebrations