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  • RIT — Class of 1973

    RIT — Class of 1973

    by Hla Min

    Updated : 2025

    • Most members matriculated in 1967 and graduated in 1973.
    • GJ of Admission — 2017
    • GJ of Graduation — 2023

    Hovercraft Project

    • Six final year M73 students (including U Hla Win and U Khin Maung Cho) did their project on Hovercraft under the supervision of Saya U Tu Myint.
    M73 Project
    • John Rao organized a mini-gathering during my visit to Singapore to meet Saya U Tu Myint and selected M73 members headed by U Hla Win (formerly known as “Roll No. 1”). Saya had retired as Director from Singapore Polytechnic.
    • I met U Khin Maung Cho at my nephew’s house warming party in Yangon. He was a junior colleague of my elder brother at HIC.
    • Saya U Moe Aung arranged for a media interview (partly online and partly face-to-face) with the Hovercraft team members.

    UCC Alumni

    U San Lin (Robert) & Daw Hla Myint (Marina) in Dallas, Texas
    • U San Lin (Robert, EC73), U Htun Aung Kyaw (HAK, EC73) and U Khin Maung Aye (M73, GBNF) attended M.Sc. (Computer Science) course at UCC.
    • Robert worked for Texas Instruments in Singapore and was transferred to Texas. He worked for Tech Companies until retirement. He and his spouse Marina (Daw Hla Myint, EC73) hosted the first leg of our trip to Texas. They have a son (medical doctor) and two grandchildren.
    • HAK worked for Schlumberger before moving to Australia. I met him and his spouse (medical doctor) during our visit to Sydney in 2006.
    • U Khin Maung Aye (GBNF) worked for Railways Computing Section.

    Ph.D’s

    • Dr. Myint Thein (M73) received his doctorate from Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA. He wrote articles for RIT Alumni Newsletter with the pen name Ba Thein (Atlanta). His spouse is Daw Nyo Nyo Win (T73).
    Dr. Myint Thein
    • Dr. L. Sein Myint (M73) received his doctorate from UK. He co-hosted the first RIT Alumni Reunion in East Coast.
    East Coast Reunion

    Dhamma Lecturers

    U Jotika
    • Sayadaw U Jotika (EE73) is a distinguished lecturer and author. He spent a vasa at Taung Pulu Kaba Aye monastery in Northern California. He made Dhamma Duta missions to Singapore and USA.
    • U Ohn Kyaw (EP73) has visited and shared dhamma in the USA. He also had a mini-reunion in Los Angeles with his former classmates.

    ChE73

    • U Kyi Aung (Roland Chen, ChE73) submitted the Class Photo for the first ex-rit website.
    ChE73
    • Ko Roland offered to give us a ride to attend gatherings hosted by Saya U Aung Myaing (ChE72) and Daw Gyn Yu (ChE72). He shared some anecdotes. One was “why he was offered to test ride the M73 hovercraft”. Another one was about his Final Year Computer Programming Class taught by Dr. Maung Maung Win (GBNF). He did all the assignments at UCC. At the final exam, he saw a single question “If you have done the assignments, leave them in the exam hall”. His two friends (who had not diligently done their assignments) were caught by surprise.
  • Terms & Concepts

    Terms & Concepts

    by Hla Min

    Updated : 9th October 2026

    Academic Year

    Cup for 69ers
    • Usually spans two calendar years e.g. 1968 – 69
    • We will say Class of 69 (or just 69) instead of Class of 1968 – 69
      e.g. M69 stands for Mechanical 1968 – 69

    Alumni

    NorCal RITAA
    • Student
    • Need not be a graduate
    • In the old days, there were four Latin terms — alumnus, alumna, alumni, alumnae — to distinguish the Gender (male, female) and Number (singular, plural).
    • Nowadays, alumni is a generic term to cover all four cases.
    • Universities usually have Alumni Association, Alumni Building, Alumni Office / Department for Alumni Affairs

    BIT

    • BIT stands for Burma Institute of Technology
    • The engineering school moved to the Gyogone Campus in 1961.
    • BIT was still under the aegis of Rangoon University.
    • U Yone Mo was Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Rangoon University. He became Rector of RIT.

    Class

    • Class refers to the expected year of graduation.
    • The Class of 69 refers to the alumni from the academic year 1968 – 69. Most graduated in 1969.
    • The Class of 69 includes those who took sabbatical and graduated later.

    Faculty

    U Ba Hli
    • Rangoon University had Faculties and Deans
    • U Ba Hla was the first native Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Rangoon University.
    • Other Faculties include Arts, Science, Social Science, Law & Medicine.

    GBNF

    • Gone But Not Forgotten
    Sample GBNF list
    • GBNF for 69ers is maintained by U Aung Min & team

    HCF (Health Care Fund)

    There are several Health Care Funds. They include :

    • Steeve and Helen Kay Heath Care Fund for RIT Sayas and Sayamas
    Steeve Kay
    • U Khin Maung Tun’s Family’s Eye-care for RIT Sayas and Sayamas
    U Khin Maung Tun
    • Swel Daw Yeik Foundation (SDYF)
      which now also handles the two funds described above
    SDYF
    • Class-wide HCFs
      Example :
      Class of 69 (69er HCF, EE69er HCF)
      Class of 70 & 71
      Class of 72
      Class of 75
      Intake of 83

    There may be changes to the Health Care of Sayas and Sayamas.

    • Hospitalization has the highest priority.
    • Case-by-case consideration for sayas & sayamas who have to visit clinics many times
    • Eligible sayas and sayamas (age 60+) can have medical check ups
    • If funds are available, spouses of eligible sayas and sayamas can also have medical check ups.

    Intake

    Intake of 64 & 65
    • Intake refers to the year when the group was admitted to RIT, YIT, or YTU.
    • Intake usually means “1st BE Intake“.
    • Most from the 1st BE Intake of 64 graduated in 1970.
      Most from the 1st BE Intake of 65 graduated in 1971.
      The Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65 has held Reunion and Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe for nearly two decades.
    • There were three Intakes in November 2964.
      460+ students were admitted to 1st BE
      320+ students were admitted to 2nd BE
      Aout 200 students were admitted to 3rd BE
    • Some Intakes unfortunately lost three years of their schooling, since the institute was closed for three years (from 1988 – 1990).
      Example : Intake of 1983 graduated in 1992 (instead of 1989).

    RIT

    RIT EE Association
    • BIT was renamed as Rangoon Institute of Technology in 1964.
    • Under the then New Education System, RIT became an independent Institute with its own Rector and Registrar.
      U Yone Moe was the first Rector.
      U Soe Thein was the first Registrar.
    • Not sure why it was not named as BIT (Rangoon Campus)

    RITAA

    • Alumni Association of RIT/YIT/YTU
    • Helped host SPZP-2016
    • Provides “Saya’s Corner“
      Tea and coffee are served
      Wheel chairs are stored for use by needy sayas
    • Coordinated the “Library Modernization Project”

    SPZP

    SPZP-2012
    • Saya Pu Zaw Pwe
    • Preferred to “Saya Gadawt Pwe” which has religious connotation
    • Allows alumni with different religious beliefs to pay back the Metta and Cetana of their mentors

    Swel Daw / Swel Daw Yeik

    • Synonym for RIT and the engineering schools preceding and succeeding it.
    • The term became established at the RU Golden Jubilee
      Celebrations in 1970, when the RIT Ah Nu Pyinnyar Shins of performed as “Swel Daw Yeik Troupe”.
      “Swel Daw Yeik Ah Nyeint“, “Htee Yein” and “Ta Bin Daing Ah Ka” were hits.
    • During the Adhamma Era, Swel Daw Bins were razed from the compound.
    • With the dawning of the Pwint Linn Era, 50 Swel Daw Bins were planted to commemorate the Shwe YaDu (in 2014).
    • There are many artifacts with “Swel Daw Yeik” in their name. They include :
      Swel Daw Yeik Ah Nyeint
      Swel Daw Yeik Foundation (SDYF)
      Swel Daw Yeik Magazine
      Swel Daw Yeik Sar Saung

    Thabon Kyaung

    • Disparaging term used by authorities in the Adhamma Era

    Thamudaya Kyaung

    • Poem by Maung Sein Win (Padeegone)
    • Music Video by Khin Maung Toe (Vocalist) and Myizzima Hlaing

    TU

    • Technological University
    • Opened indiscriminately during the Adhamma Era

    YIT

    • RIT was renamed as Yangon Institute of Technology
    • Name change per the Naming Policy (to refrain from using names from the Colonial Era).
    • Note: The Naming Policy did not have a grandfather clause. Some classic books could not be re-published without the name change. For example, “Trials in Burma” by Maurice Collis was forced to be re-titled “Trials in Myanmar”.

    YTU

    • Yangon Technological University
    • Name change to sound similar to NTU (in Singapore, which was earlier called NTI)

    Posts

    • Associations
    • Calendar
    • Names
    • RIT Spirit
  • How Time Flies

    How Time Flies

    by Hla Min

    Updated : 9th October 2026

    Education System

    Minister

    • Colonel Hla Han ဗမက လှဟန် was the “Pyinnyar Ye Tar Wun Khan” (ပညာရေးတာဝန်ခံ later renamed Minister of Education ပညာရေးဝန်ကြီး).
    • He succeeded Commodore Than Pe ဗမခသန်းဖေ (RUBC President), who was the first Revolutionary Council member တော်လှန်ရေးကောင်စီဝင် to pass away.

    Deputy Minister

    • Dr. Nyi Nyi ဒေါက်တာညီညီ was the “Pyinnyar Ye Ah Twin Wun” (ပညာရေးအတွင်းဝန် Secretary, later renamed Deputy Minister of Education).

    RIT Management

    U Yone Mo
    • U Yone Moe was Rector ပါချုပ်.
    • After retirement from Burma Railways, he managed BIT (Burma Institute of Technology) as “Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Rangoon University”.
    • U Sein Hla (MIT Alum, Elder son of CJ U Bo Gyi) served as Registrar of BIT.
    • Under the new Education System, he became the first Rector of RIT (Rangoon Institute of Technology).
    • U Soe Thein, former Ta-ka-tha တကသ student leader, was Registrar မော်ကွန်းထိန်း of RIT. He received promotion and moved to DHE.

    RIT Departments

    There were eight Engineering Departments:

    • Architecture
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Metallurgical Engineering
    • Mining Engineering
    • Textile Engineering

    There were several supporting Departments:

    • Burmese
    • Chemistry
    • English
    • Mathematics
    • Physics

    Admission to RIT

    On 2nd November 1964, three batches of students were admitted to the first ever 1st BE, 2nd BE & 3rd BE Classes.

    1st BE

    • 450+ Matriculates were admitted to 1st BE using the ILA (Intelligence Level Aggregate).
    • The background ranges from Pure Science, Pure Arts and Hybrid (with some Science and some Arts subjects).
    • Note: In the old Education System, Matriculates had to attend Intermediate College for two years. Those aspiring to become engineers had to take Pure Science Option and need 50+ marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

    2nd BE

    • 320+ students who had passed the last ever I. Sc. (A) exam were admitted to the first ever 2nd BE class.
    • They had attended the Intermediate Colleges (e.g. under Rangoon University or Mandalay University).
    • Note : Leik Khone was the Intermediate College for Rangoon University.

    3rd BE

    • It is equivalent to the First Year Engineering Class in the old system.
    • About 200 students who had passed the last ever I.Sc.(B) exam were admitted to the first ever 3rd BE class.
    • They had attended the Intermediate Colleges.
    • There were a few who had taken sabbatical in the old 1st year of Engineering.

    Fees, Scholarships and Stipends

    • The monthly tuition was 15 kyats.
    • Scholarship winners & stipend holders receive a monthly allowance of 75 kyats (60 kyats net after paying the tuition).

    The Class of 69++

    Disciplines

    • In the inaugural 2nd BE, the students had to study English, Mathematics (including Engineering Mechanics), Physics, Chemistry, Drawing, Materials & Processes, Sociology (taught by a visiting lecturer) and Workshop.
    • After passing 2nd BE, the students had to choose a Discipline.
    • There were 100+ students in Civil & Mechanical, 70+ students in Electrical, 20 or less students in Chemical, Textile, Mining, Metallurgy & Architecture.
    • Most graduated in 1969. A few left before graduation. Some took sabbatical and graduated later.

    Membership

    The Class of 69 (or 69++) consists of

    (a) those who entered 2nd BE in 1964
    (b) those who graduated in 1969
    (c) those who studied a year or more with the above.

    30th Anniversary

    • In 1999, Ko Tint Lwin (Daniel), Ko Sein Myint, Ko Sein Win (“Nar Yee”),  and several 69ers organized the reunion for the “30th Anniversary of Graduation” and also a mini-SPZP.
    • Daniel e-mailed me a report.
    • Ma Saw Yu Tint (Alice) e-mailed me photos.
    • Saya U Soe Paing e-mailed me about several mini-gatherings in Yangon (e.g. with Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi).

    RIT Newsletter

    Newsletter
    • I started “RIT Alumni (Abroad) Newsletter” to share RIT-related news starting with those received from Daniel, Alice and Saya U Soe Paing.
    • I solicited contact information (in the form a spread sheet) from interested sayas & alumni.
    • I use “RIT” to stand not only for Rangoon Institute of Technology, but to all the engineering faculty, colleges and institutes that precede or succeed it.
    • The name was changed to “RIT Alumni International Newsletter” to include alumni in Burma and the rest of the world.

    RIT Web Site

    • Ko Khin Maung Zaw / KMZ (EC76) designed and implemented the first RIT web site.
    • Ivan Lee (Ko Khin Maung Oo, M69), Ko Aung Myint (M69, Singapore) and the San Francisco Bay Area RIT Alumni Advisory Group led by Saya Allen Htay (C58) provided some financial help to operate the web site.
    SF Bay Area RIT Alumni Advisory Group
    • The Group established “RIT Alumni International” with Saya Allen Htay as President and Ko Maurice Chee (M75) as Treasurer / Financial Controller.
    SPZP-2000 Organizers
    • RIT Alumni International hosted the First RIT Grand Reunion and Saya Pu Zaw Pwe (SPZP-2000) in October 2000.

    SPZP

    • There has been seven world wide SPZPs.
    • SPZP-2000 in USA
    • SPZP-2002, SPZP-2007 & SPZP-2010 in Singapore
    • SPZP-2004, SPZP-2012 & SPZP-2016 in Yangon
    • SPZP-2000 was cancelled due to pandemic

    40th Anniversary

    M69
    EE69
    C69

    The Class of 69 organized the “40th Anniversary of the Graduation” on 30th January, 2009.

    Golden Jubilee of Admission (2014)

    Shwe YaDu

    The “Golden Jubilee of the admission to 2nd BE” was held in 2014 because 69ers were concerned with the declining health of members and that some might not make it to the Golden Jubilee of graduation in 2019.

    Declining Health of Members

    • At one time, the Class of 69 had a median age of 69, and the GBNF list has 69 members.
    • The symmetry no longer holds. In 2026, the median age is around 80 and the GBNF list has 146 members.
    • Attendees at the mini-gatherings have decreased. Some could not drive, and had to ask their family members to take them to the gatherings. Some had operations, and need time to recover fully. Some had medical problems.
    • Most are retired or semi-retired. A few did not retire or did not have the chance to retire.
    • Ko Tin Maung Lay (M69)’s spouse wanted him to retire, but his boss requested him to perform a hand-over before retiring. He had daily work outs and had no known major health problems. We were sad to learn of his untimely demise in Dubai on a Friday (holiday in the country). His company & colleagues tried extra hard to make sure that Ko Tin Maung Lay’s body could be flown back to Southern California, USA.
    • Let’s hope for the best, and prepare for the worst.
    Ko Aung Min (M69)
    • U Aung Min (M69), U Shwe (EP69) & team are the core volunteers for the 69er Health Care Fund.
    Ko Shwe (EP69, Seated 2nd from Left)
    • Ivan Lee (U Khin Maung Oo, M69), U Sein Myint (EP69) & Daw Myint Myint (C69) are major donors to HCF.
    Ivan Lee (M69)
    Ko Sein Myint (EP69) & Ma Myint Myint (C69)

    Feedback

    Ko Tint Lwin (Daniel, M69) wrote

    Daniel

    Thank you very much for your write-up about our 1999 “30th Anniversary of Graduation”. Actually. it all started in 1996 when I visited Burma and had dinner with a few of my close friends, including, Ko Shwe, Ko Win Mg, Ko Ye Pinn, Gabar Ko Myint Thein, etc. During dinner somebody mentioned that in 3 years time it would be 30 years since we graduated. Out of the blues I suggested to have a reunion in 1999. Everybody laughed as it was so far away. When I came back to Singapore and told Ko Sein Myint and Dickie they also laughed and told me that I must be crazy to think about so far away. However, time flies and in either late 1998 or early 1999 at Ko Win Htein’s funeral wake, some of our friends remembered the reunion proposal. They quickly formed a committee and organised the very first reunion at ‘Sait Taing Kya Restaurant. After the event I wrote you a report, Alice sent you a few photos and the rest is history.

    Ko Ivan Lee (M69) wrote

    Dear Classmates,

    Recently rather than optimistic good news, we heard spreading pessimistic health concern news mostly.

    It clearly indicates that we are aging higher and health is going down lower and lower.

    I can imagine 5 years from now how many will be terribly survived.

    I am kind of depressed that sooner or later we will be meeting THERE.

    At this moment all I can express is to wish our classmates who are in sickness to recover ASAP.

    Ivan Lee (M69)

    Zau Lai (EP69) wrote

    Zau Lai

    Thank you, Ko Hla Min, for your writings. If it’s not for you there will be no records and history of RIT. I am reading interestingly all your writings all the time. When we all are gone your writing will live on.

    Aung Min (M69) added

    So thanks for your recordings.

    Appreciations.

    Golden Jubilee of Graduation (2019)

    The Class of 69 celebrated the true Golden Jubilee (50th Anniversary of Graduation) in December 2019.

    GJ in 2019
    Ma Tin Tin

    Ma Tin Tin (EC69, lone female EE69) came back from San Diego, California for the “Homecoming”. She donated to the GJ and 69er HCF.

    GJ Dinner and Entertainment

    Ko Aung Min requested his former colleagues at PWC to help with the GJ Dinner and Entertainment.

    GBNF

    • Gone But Not Forgotten
    • Ko Aung Min and team have compiled and maintained the GBNF list.
    • There are currently 146 members.
    • Recent GBNF include : Ko Win Thein Zaw / Wai Lu, Ko Tint Swe (Zigone) and Mehm Ye Win.
    Old GBNF List
  • SF Bay Area RIT Alumni Advisory Group

    SF Bay Area RIT Alumni Advisory Group

    by Hla Min

    Updated : 9th October 2026

    • The Group later founded “RIT Alumni International” to host the First RIT Alumni Reunion and Saya Pu Zaw Pwe.

    Founders

    Group 1
    SPZP-2000 Organizers

    Saya Allen Htay (C58, GBNF)

    Saya Allen Htay
    • Leader of the group
    • Past President, RIT Photography Association
    • President, RIT Alumni International
    • Wrote “Brother, Can you spare $500 and more?” to raise awareness of SPZP-2000.
    • Five Golden Sponsors — Steeve Kay (U Thaung Sein, EC70, California, GBNF), Benny Tan (Tan Eu Beng, M70, California, David Ko (U Tin Myint, M67, California, GBNF), Ivan Lee (U Khin Maung Oo, M69, New Jersey) & Ko Maung Maung Than (M79, Texas) — and many other donors helped for the success of SPZP-2000.

    Benny Tan (M70)

    Benny Tan
    • Ko Cho Lin at RIT
    • Eu Beng (Yu Beng) at home
    • Past President, BAPS
    • Hosted several meetings for the sayas and alumni in the San Francisco Bay Area.
    • Co-chair, Working Committee for SPZP-2000
    • Multiple Golden Sponsor of SPZPs
    • Designed the SPZP-2000 Banner, Commemorative T-shirt, Mug & Calendar/Clock.

    Maurice Chee (M75)

    Maurice
    • Ko Hla Myint Thein at RIT
    • Past President, BAPS
    • Co-chair, Working Committee for SPZP-2000
    • Financial Controller
    • Publisher of commemorative RIT Alumni International Newsletter
    • Handled Logistics, Printing of Tickets & Badges, and Picnic

    Saya U Nyo Win (M65)

    U Nyo Win
    • K H Chen in High School
    • Worked for High Tech companies in the USA and Taiwan
    • Past President, BAPS
    • Steering Committee member for SPZP-2000
    • Founding member of NorCal RITAA and served for a term as Board of Director.

    Saya K C Chiu (ChE63)

    K C Chiu
    • Ko Tin Aung at RIT
    • Past President, BEA
    • Steering Committee member for SPZP-2000
    • He and his older brothers Saya Dr. Aung Soe (C) and U Soe Thein (EE) attended SPZP-2000.
    • After retirement, he moved to Southern California.

    Saya George Chan (ChE66)

    George Chan
    • Ko Maung Maung at RIT
    • Steering Committee member for SPZP-2000
    • Founding member of NorCal RITAA and served as the first President.
    • Organized fund raising for the Training part of YTU Library Modernization project. Donated $500 as seed money.

    Saya U Myat Htoo (C68, GBNF)

    U Myat Htoo
    • Emcee for SPZP-2000
    • Past President of BADA and TBSA
    • Founding member of NorCal RITAA
    • Chair of BOD (Board of Directors) since second term
    • Played “Lost Neikban (RIT version)” on the Ukelele at the Gatherings for 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles & NorCal Annual Dinner.

    U Hla Min (EC69)

    U Hla Min
    • Started the RIT Alumni International Newsletter in April / May 1999.
    • Content Provider for the RIT web site.
    • Wrote 64 “Countdown to the Union” and 36 “Post Reunion” news and articles.
    • Composed “SAYA PU ZAW PWE” poem.
    • Member of the Working Committee & Chief Editor of the Commemorative Issue of the Newsletter.

    Saya U Thein Aung (Met72)

    U Thein Aung
    • James Wu at work
    • Co-Emcee for SPZP-2000
    • Mr. RIT စက်မှုမောင် in 1968
    • Associate Editor for the Commemorative Issue of RIT Alumni Newsletter. Complied brief bio of Sayas & Sayamas invited for SPZP-2000)

    U Khin Maung Zaw / KMZ (EC76)

    KMZ
    • Hiding behind the camera
    • Sole member outside of California
    • Lived in Seattle, Washington. Later moved to Kirkland.
    • Designed, implemented and hosted the first ex-RIT website
    • Webmaster
    • Promised at SPZP-2000 to develop a better version of the website
    • Joined Microsoft. Married a young doctor. Had a son. Valid reasons for breaking his promise.

    Gordon Kaung (M83)

    Gordon Kaung
    • Kaung Kaung Oo at RIT
    • Youngest member of the Group
    • Offered Transportation Service for SPZP-2000
    • Founding member of NorCal RITAA. President for two terms
    • He and his spouse Lillian Kaung (EC83) hosted several RIT events at iNapa Winery.

    Meeting / Gathering at Ko Benny’s House

    Seated : Gordon, Saya Allen, Saya KC, Maurice
    Standing : Saya George, Hla Min, Saya Thein Aung, Saya Nyo Win, Saya Myat Htoo, Benny

    Meeting in 2002

    Some alumni attended the meetings hosted by Benny Tan.

    Dr. Myint Thein, Ko Anthony Ng / Aye Tun, Ko Hla Min

    Dr. Myint Thein (M73)

    • Wrote several articles for RIT Alumni International.
      e.g. An Apology to Sayagyi U Ba Toke
    • Pen name : Ba Thein (Atlanta)
    • Doctorate from Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia

    Anthony Ng (M76)

    • Ko Aye Tun at RIT
    • Fund raiser for several organizations (including BAPS and RIT Alumni International).
      He also had to buy tickets from other organizations.
    A 1

    Related Posts

    • 1999 – 2026
    • RIT Alumni International
    • RIT Alumni Newsletter
    • SPZP-2000
    • Saya Allen Htay
  • RIT Photos

    RIT Photos

    by Hla Min

    Updated : 9th October 2026

    • There are thousands of photos related to RIT.
    • Many were taken at the gatherings (e.g. SPZPs).
    • The following is a sampling.

    RIT Alumni

    Three Architects

    Three Architects
    • Dr. Lwin Aung (A59) : Retired Pro-Rector, YTU. Monk after retirement for several years.
    • U Aung Kyee Myint (A60) : Co-founder, Architects Incorporated. Retired Chief Architect, PWD
    • U Tin Htoon (A60) : Co-founder, Architects Incorporated. Joined PWD.
      Worked in Singapore and USA. Rowing and Sailing Champion. Organizer.

    Steeve Kay (EC70, GBNF)

    Steeve Kay (Thaung Sein, EC70)
    • Multiple Golden Sponsor of SPZP (starting with SPZP-2000)
    • Donated US $200,000+ for RIT-related activities
    • See related posts

    Myint Pe (M72)

    Mike Khe
    • Member of Swel Daw Yeik Troupe for RU Golden Jubilee Celebrations in 1970. He was Lushwindaw Seik Kyee.
    • Founded “RIT Cartoon Box” under the patronage of Saya U Khin Maung Phone Ko (C65, “Phone Ko”) &Saya U Aung Myint (Pet69, “Kyant Ba Hone”).
    • Organized four generations of “RIT Cartoon Box” cartoonists to compile & publish “RIT Selected Cartoons” for SPZP-2012.
    • Produced cartoon pamphlets for SPZP-2016
    • Active in MES (e.g. Young Engineers Program)
    • Coordinated set up of exhibits and musical program at SPZPs & Shwe YaDu.
    • Coaxed U-70 musicians to  record songs at a professional studio. He is a Mike Khe Pho Soe Chin.
    • Gave me a ride from the SPZP-2012 Preparation Meeting to M72 Reunion & Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe.
    • On the ride back home, he and Saya U Moe Aung  discussed about their idea of helping sayas and alumni as a Foundation.
    • More discussions with enthusiasts led to the founding of Swel Daw Yeik Foundation
    • Cancer survivor.
    • Lost his beloved spouse, but life goes on
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    Myint Pe’s Cartoon

    Nan Khin Nwe (M92)

    Nan Khin Nwe (83 Intake)
    • 1983 Intake
    • Victim of three year school closure
    • Fund raiser for SPZPs and Alumni Association

    Stan Liou (M67)

    Stan, Hla Min
    Win Myint, Stan, Hla Min
    Stan
    • Member of the RIT team which won Inter-Institute Table Tennis
    • Founding member of NorCal RITAA
    • Past Chair, BOD, NorCal RITAA
    • See post on “Table Tennis”

    RIT Movie Actors

    They include

    • Thamankyar Ko Myint : PPBRS, SPHS & RIT alumnus
    Thamankyar
    • Dway (GBNF) : Academy award winner
    • Min Oo
    Min Oo (Actor)
    • Pyay Ti Oo
    • See Posts

    RIT Gatherings

    Seattle, Washington

    Tin Htoon (A60), Khin Maung Zaw (EC76), Aung Khin (A69) in Seattle
    • U Tin Htoon (A60, California)
    • U Aung Khin (A69, Seattle)
    • U Khin Maung Zaw (EC76, Seattle)

    Singapore

    Singapore mini-gathering
    • Saya U Soe Paing (EE, UCC)
    • Daw Saw Yu Tint (T69)
    • Saya U Tu Myint (M, Retired from Singapore Polytechnic)
    • U Tint Lwin (Daniel, M69, Retired from NTU)
    • James Than (Tennis)

    RIT Sayamas

    RIT English

    Sayamas Muriel and Toni (English)
    • Muriel : Met her at Saya U Tin Maung Nyunt’s house in Milpitas, California; Lives in Thailand; Visits US
    • Toni : Lost her beloved spouse (former Ambassador); Met her at her late aunt’s house in Windermere Road; She stays sharp by playing Scrabble and Bridge
    • See posts by Saya Des (Canada)
    • See post by Saya U Khin (Taiwan)

    Three Chemical Engg

    Three ChE Sayamas
    • Khin Swe Aye (Winnie, ChE70) : Spouse — Ohn Khine (M70)
    • Tin Tin Myint (Emma, ChE70) : Dana Dri Lanka; Singapore Pon Chan Chan; Spouse —Don Min U Yu Swan (M68@@)
    • Tin May Soe (ChE70)

    RIT Artifacts

    Shwe YaDu Lann

    Shwe YaDu Lann
    • To celebrate the Golden Anniversary of RIT in 2014
    • See posts “Anniversaries”
    • See Kabyar by Tekkatho Moe War (Saya U Moe Aung)
    • See my translation

    Old Clocks

    Old clocks
    • Repaired / restored by an alumni
    • For old times’ sake
    • See post on “Clocks” and “Time”

    RIT Alumni Associations

    RIT Alumni International

    RIT Alumni International
    • San Francisco Bay Area Alumni Group led by Saya Allen Htay (C58, GBNF)
    • Meetings at the house of Benny Tan (M70)
    • Founded to support the first ex-rit web site; Designed and implemented by Khin Maung Zaw (KMZ, EC76) in Seattle, Washington (Lone member outside California); Content provider & editor : Hla Min (EC69)
    • Hosted SPZP-2000
    • RIT Alumni International Newsletter was founded in April / May of 1999
    • Many posts by the members (especially written for SPZP-2000)

    RIT-YIT-YTU Alumni Association

    RITAA Logo
    • For several decades (during the Adhamma Era), there were no organizations / associations
    • A few years back, RITAA was formed and registered
    • Hosted SPZP-2016 with the help of sponsors, donors and volunteers
    RITAA Members

    RIT Artists

    Pon Tu

    Bagyee Myat Myo Myint
    • Myo Myint (M73)
    • Designed covers for RIT Annual Magazines; Swel Daw Yeik Magazines for SPZP-2012, Shwe YaDu & SPZP-2016
    • Drew paintings and set up an exhibition at SPZP-2016
    • Drew Pon Tus of sayas, sayamas and selected alumni.
      Handed over the Pon Tus personally or via alumni
    Pon Tu of DAG
    • Saya Dr. Aung Gyi’s photo was brought from Myanmar by Metallurgy sayas attending the 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles. It was handed over at a mini-gathering hosted at iNapa Winery.

    RIT Sayas

    Saya Allen Htay (C58, GBNF)

    Saya Allen Htay and Daw Mu Mu Kin
    • Leader, San Francisco Bay Area Alumni Group
    • Founding member & President, RIT Alumni International
    • Wrote “Brother, can you afford US $500?”
    • See posts about Saya, SPZPs and RIT Aumni International
    • Daw Mu Mu Kin donated Saya’s books to YTU Library.
      She sponsored scholarships for eligible YTU students in Sayas’s memory.

    U Tin U (GBNF)

    U Tin U, U Soe Paing, Alice
    • Joined Rangoon University in 1946, when it reopened after a closure of three years
    • Past Captain & Gold, RUBC
    • Represented RUBC at the 1948 Independence Day Regatta at Kandawgyi with Dr. Pe Nyun, Dr. Pe Thein & U Khin Maung Thint
    • BSCE from Oregon State University
    • MSCE from Yale University
    • Taught part-time at Civil Department
    • Past Captain, RGC
    • Gave interview for HMEE-2012 Project
    • Until his early 80s, played golf (e.g. with Saya U Soe Paing)

    U Ba Than (GBNF)

    U Ba Than
    • Won Collegiate Scholarship in 1947
    • Won two medals in 1949 : First for overall score for I.Sc.; First for highest score in Maths for I.Sc.
    • B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College, London University
    • Taught until retirement as Professor of Mechanical Engineering
    • Major supporter of HMEE-2012 project
    • Donated photos / albums for the project
    • Invited colleagues & former students to annual Birthday Soon Kyaw in October
    • Wrote memoirs at the request of his grand son
    • Hosted several gatherings at Winner Inn (run by his son)
    • Donated all of the Garawa money received from the PZPs

    Appreciation

    Soon Kyway at Half Moon Bay
    Award
    • In August 2016, Maurice Chee (M75) organized a Birthday Soon Kyway for me at the Dhammananda Vihara, Half Moon Bay.
    • Attendees brought delicious food.
    • Charlie Tseng (EC70) & Diana Tseng (ChE71) ordered two birthday cakes.
    • Received two sets of greetings.
      One displayed greetings sent by e-mail before the gathering. The other signed by attendees at the gathering.
    • Saya Dr. Aung Gyi could not attend. He asked Maurice to read his message. He also requested Maurice to order a dessert in his name.
    • Received “Appreciation Award”. Saya U Myat Htoo (C68) presented the award on behalf of the sayas and alumni
    Award and Greetings

    Class of 70 and 71

    • Known as “Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65”
    • Monthly breakfast gatherings
      (mostly at Sein Hlyan)
    • Ad hoc gatherings (e.g. at Shwe Bei)

    Khin Maung Myint (M71) wrote :

    I visited Yangon for business. During short stay I was able to meet up with these ex-RIT Colleagues. Organizer is Harry Kyaw (Myo Nyunt, SPHS63). He always does voluntarily this kind of arrangement for all his friends.

    Ko Khin Maung Myint (ChE71) seemed fit and fresh after kidney transplant – as well taken care by kind hearted Rosie (Mai Khin Nyunt, ChE71).

    All of us in these photos are junior to you but you would recognize, remember, recall some of them.

    • Myint Than rowed same crew with me and also he was RIT Chin Lone Selection
    • Than Htaik was Mr. RIT Runner Up at that time and still is still keeping that body.
    • Kyaw Win Maung is Lu Ye Chun
    • Thein Nyunt
    • Owen (Aung Win, M71) is also our same batch, RIT Footballer, a lucky man being to be my BIL (brother-in-law)
    • Ma Chaw is my sister
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    Rosie, Khin Maung Myint
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    Gathering 1
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    Myint Than, Hla Myint Thein
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    Than Htaik, Owen Khoo

    Recent Losses

    Dr. Thein Hlyne
    U Lay Aung
    Ko Win Thein Zaw
    Ko Tint Swe
    Mehm Ye Win
    Ko Soe Win

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  • 69ers — Good & Sad News

    69ers — Good & Sad News

    by Hla Min

    Updated : 9th October 2026

    Daw Myint Myint

    Daw Myint Myint 1
    Daw Myint Myint 2
    • Co-founded “Myit Ma Kha International Trading Company” with her spouse U Htein Win (M66, GBNF)
    • Major donor to the 69er HCF
    • Received Appreciation Award at a 69er gathering
    Award
    • Hosted selected 69er Gatherings
    • Donated K150 Lakhs to the YTU Library Modernization Project
    Nan Khin Nwe, Daw Myint Myint
    Donation by Daw Myint Myint
    • Supported selected Charities

    Ivan Lee

    Ivan 1
    Ivan 2
    Ivan 3
    • Entrepreneur
    • Philanthropist
    • Major Donor, 69er HCF
    • Golden Sponsor, SPZP-2000 and SPZP-2007
    • Founding member and inaugural CEO, MASTAA

    U Sein Myint

    Sein Myint 1
    Sein Myint 2
    • Major Donor, 69er HCF
    • Donor, EE69er HCF
    • RIT Selected : Rowing, Swimming, Water Polo

    U Aung Min

    Aung Min
    • Chair, 69er HCF
    • Super Organizer — with help from Ko Shwe, Ko Tin Aung Win

    Daw Thaung Htwe

    Daw Thaung Htwe
    • Recuperated

    Uzin Bobby / Myo Tun

    U Myo Tun 1n 1979
    Uzin Bobby Myo Tun
    • Errol Than Tun, Myo Tun, Bobby, Ashin Pannagavesaka
    • Studied in UK twice : as a high schooler, and as a postgrad
    • Itinerant Bhikku

    U Htay Aung

    Htay Aung
    Htay Aung
    • Represented Burma in Water Polo at 5th SEAP Games in 1969
    • Spouse Than Than : SEAP & Asian Games Gold Medalist Sprinter

    Aye Lwin (GBNF)

    Mehm Aye Chan, Aye Lwin, Htay Aung
    • Secretary of RIT Mechanical Engineering Association
    • Secretary of RIT Annual Magazine.
    • Attended the 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles.

    U Myint Soe

    • Recovered from a Stroke
    Myint Soe
    Tin Maung Aye, Aung Min, Myint Soe

    U Kyaw Nyunt (GBNF)

    Kyaw Nyunt & Than Htay
    Obituary
    Kyaw Nyunt & Han Sein
    • Represented RIT in Tennis along with Than Htay
    • Won the Inter-Institute Tournament

    Win Naing / Dicky Tan (GBNF)

    Dicky Tan (GBNF)
    • Represented RIT in Rowing
    • Coxed the crew of 69ers : Fred, David, Ohn Maung and Sein Tun
    • Passed away in Singapore

    U Myo Nyunt

    Saya U Kaung & Myo Nyunt
    Myo Nyunt
    • Represented RIT in Soccer
    • Joint Secretary, RIT Track & Field Association

    Mehm Ye Win (GBNF)

    Ye Win & Han Tha Myint (PTC)
    • Secretary, RIT EE Association

    U Myat Soe Lwin

    Myat Soe Lwin
    • Alias : Sai Hwet (Dawei)
    • Spouse : sister of Yi Pinn (Maung Maung Kaung, GBNF)

    U Tint Lwin (Danny)

    Danny in SF
    Danny
    • Retired Associate Professor of NTU
    • Attended SPZP-2000
    • Guitarist and Vocalist

    Tin Myint (John, GBNF)

    Tin Myint 1
    Tin Myint 2
    Tin Myint 3
    • RIT Luyechun for 4th BE
    • Represented RIT in Table Tennis
    • Showed Danny around SF Bay Area
    • Passed away in California

    Badminton

    RIT Badminton 1
    RIT Badminton 2
    • Saya U Thein Lwin (GBNF) : Manager
    • Sai Kham Pan : Burma Selected
    • Myint Sein (GBNF)
    • Bishnu Shahi (GBNF)

    Basketball

    Han Sein
    • Han Sein (GBNF)
    • Lyo Kyin Sein
    • Soe Win (Captain, GBNF)
    • Tommy (GBNF)

    Hiking and Mountaineering

    • Win Lwin
    Win Lwin

    Rowing

    • Chit Po Po (GBNF)
    Chit Po Po
    • Dicky Tan / Win Naing (GBNF)
    • Hla Min
    • Sein Myint
    Sein Myint
    • Win Maung

    Soccer

    • Aung Gyi Shwe (GBNF)
    Aung Gyi Shwe (3rd from Left)
    • Myo Nyunt

    Swimming

    RIT Cross Lake Swimmers
    • Han Sein (GBNF)
    • Hla Kyaing
    • Htay Aung : Burma Selected
    • Jimmy Kyin (GBNF)
    • Moe Hein / Ajala
    • Sein Myint
    • Win Maung

    Table Tennis

    • Tin Myint (GBNF)

    Tennis

    • Kyaw Nyunt (GBNF)
    • Than Htay

    Thaing

    • Tin Tun (GBNF)
    Tin Tun
    • Tun Aung Gyaw
    Tun Aung Gyaw

    Track and Field

    • Aung Gyi Shwe (GBNF)
    • Khin Than Myint Tin
    • Myo Nyunt

    Volleyball

    • Aye Thein
    • Edison, Saw
    • Khin Kyaw Nyein (GBNF)
    Khin Kyaw Nyein
    • Maung Maung
    Maung Maung
    • Myint Maung

    Weightlifting

    • Aung Gyi Shwe (GBNF)
    • Jimmy Kyin (GBNF)
    • Khin Win (GBNF)

    69er Health Care Fund

    • Aung Min (Chair)
    Aung Min
    • Ko Shwe (Treasurer)
    Ko Shwe
    • EC : Lower Burma, Upper Burma, Overseas
    • Donors : Large and Small
    • Major Donors : Daw Myint Myint, Ivan Lee (Khin Maung Oo), K K Wong (Sein Myint)
    Sein Myint (4th from Left)
    Ivan (Left)

    Photos from 69er Gatherings

    • Major Gatherings : 30th Anniversary in 1999, 40th Anniversary in 2009, Golden Jubilee of Admission to RIT in 2014, Golden Jubilee of Graduation in 2019
    M69ers in 2009
    EE69ers in 2009
    C69ers in 2009
    T69ers & ChE69ers in 2009
    • Annual Dinner & Entertainment at M3 and Panda
    • Welcome parties at Shwe Bei, Western Park and Crystal Jade
    • Monthly Breakfast Gatherings : mostly at Taw Win Hnin Si (Royal Rose Restaurant)
    • Entertainers include Danny, Albert, Robert, 69ers & family, Guests
    • Over 40% of 69ers are GBNF. The GBNF list is maintained by Ko Aung Min and team.
    69er 1
    69er 2
    69er 3
    69er 4
    69er 5
  • Fun

    Fun

    by Hla Min

    Updated : 9th October 2026

    Class of 1972

    U Thein Aung (Met72)

    U Thein Aung (M72) presents the differentiation with U Thein Aung (Met72).

    • I am Set Hmu — Maung Thein Aung စက်မှု — မောင်သိန်းအောင် (I am Maung Thein Aung — Mechanical Engineer.)
    • He is Set Hmu Maung — Thein Aung စက်မှုမောင် — သိန်းအောင် (He is Thein Aung, who won Mr. RIT award and Sa Lwei Thaing in 1968).

    Transformation

    During his RIT days, U Thein Aung (Met72) was “Ba La Gyi ဗလကြီး “ full of strength and prowess).

    Lately, he has become “Ba Lar Gyi ဗလာကြီး” nothing notable left). Luckily, he is not “Bar La Gyi ဗာလကြီး”

    Sargalay စာကလေး

    Sargalay

    At a 69er gathering, Daw Saw Yu Tint (T69) greeted U Khin Maung Win (EP69, GBNF) as Sargalay (စာကလေး “sparrow”).

    He replied, “I am no longer Sargalay. I have become a La Da (လဒ “vulture”).

    Cartoon

    Ko Kyant

    Saya U Aung Myint (Pet69, Kyant Ba Hone, GBNF) drew a cartoon:

    “Ah Ba, Kar Ku La Thin Char (ကာကုလသင်္ချာ Calculus) is fascinating.
    If you differentiate a La Da, you get a Sargalay.
    If you integrate a Sargalay, you get back a La Da.”

    Palindrome

    It reads the same when read forward or backward.

    There are palindromes in languages, music and art.

    The Pulitzer Prize winning book on Escher (Painter), Godel (Mathematician) and Bach (Composer) discusses threads that are common to Mathematics and Computer Science, Arts and Music. One such thread is a palindrome. For example, a musical composition (which is a palindrome) can be played from the front to back, and vice versa.

    Palindrome #1

    The earliest palindrome supposedly occurred in the Garden of Eden.
    MADAM I’M ADAM and the reply EVE

    Palindrome #2

    Napoleon Bonaparte is the first Corsican to attend the French Military Academy. He rose to be a young General, and then an Emperor. He supposedly lamented as follows: ABLE WAS I ERE I SAW ELBA .

    Palindrome #3

    There were two early Canals (Suez and Panama) to shorten the sea routes. The degree of difficulty was not the same. It took meticulous planning to build the Panama Canal. It gave rise to the palindrome :
    A MAN, A PLAN, PANAMA

    Palindrome #4

    Ashin Pannagavesaka wrote :

    Parent #1: My son’s only four and he can already spell his name backwards.
    Parent #2: Oh? And what’s his name?
    Parent #1: Otto.

    Jokes

    In our younger days, there were Newton jokes. Later, there were Einstein jokes. It is possible that someone created a joke about an absent minded professor and then attributed to a famous person.

    Einstein Joke #1

    It was raining. Einstein took off his hat and hid it in his coat.
    A student asked “Why?”
    The reply : “My hat is new and can be damaged. But my head cannot be damaged by the rain.”

    Einstein Joke #2

    A ticket inspector boarded a train. Einstein searched for his pockets.
    The inspector said, “You need not show me the ticket. You are Einstein.”
    The reply : “I do not know which stop I should get down.”

    Einstein Joke #3

    Einstein was carrying a stack of books. He collided with a lovely student.
    The books fell down.
    The student collected the books and returned them to Einstein.
    Einstein asked, “Which way was I going?”
    The student replied, “You were going towards the school.”
    Einstein felt relieved and said, “Then, I must had my lunch at home.

  • Weightlifting & Body Building

    Weightlifting & Body Building

    by Hla Min

    Updated : 9th October 2026

    Early Days

    In the Weightlifting competitions, there were three categories:

    • [Military] Press
    • Snatch
    • Clean and Jerk

    Later Competitions

    In the later competitions, there are only two categories:

    • Snatch
    • Clean and Jerk.

    Medals

    • There is a medal for
      each Catergory, and
      the best Total.

    Olympics

    U Zaw Weik

    • “Thiri Pyan Chi” U Zaw Weik competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics as a member of the British India team.
    • After Burma’s Independence, he founded the Burma Olympic Club.

    U Aung Gyi

    • In the 1972 Munich Olympics, U Aung Gyi set an Olympic record in the Flyweight division.

    SEAP Games

    • Burma won many Gold Medals.
    • In 1969, Burma dominated the event.
    • See posts by sons of U Ba Thein (Mandalay)

    Five Bala (Strength / Prowess)

    Kayabala ကာယဗလ

    • “Kayabala” (Physical Prowess) is one of the five Bala (strength).
      It is complementary to
      “Nyanabala” (Mental),
      “Bawgabala” (Wealth),
      “Meiktabala” (Friendship), and
      “Carittabala” (Moral).

    Members of Kayabala

    • Kayabala U Shein was manager and mentor of U Zaw Weik.
    • Kayabala U Than Tun and others continued to help with weightlifters and body builders.

    Body Building

    Early Maung Bama (Mr. Burma)

    • Bohmu Maung Maung
    • U Ba Kun
    • U Sein Maung

    RIT

    • Saya Dr. Kyaw Sein (M65) headed and managed the RIT Weightlifting and Body Building team.
    Salwe for Mr. RIT
    • RIT won trophies in the Inter-Institute Tournament.
    • Ko Jimmy Kyin (T69), Ko Khin Win (EP69), Ko Than Htike (70) & Ko Thein Aung (Met72) are some well-known Weightlifters and Body Builders.
    • Ko Thein Aung won “Set Hmu Maung” (Mr. RIT) in 1968.
  • Names — M (Revised)

    Names — M (Revised)

    Hla Min

    Update : 9th October 2026

    • Maung
    • Maung Aye : DSA 1st batch
    • Maung Ba
    • Maung Cho : DI
    • Maung Di : Dy Min;
    • Maung E : Dr.
    • Maung Gyi : Appraiser
    • Maung Han
    • Maung Kyaing
    • Maung Kyaw : Dr.
    • Maung Kyi : Swimming
    • Maung Kyin
    • Maung Lin
    • Maung Lun
    • Maung Lwin
    • Maung Maung : Dr.; Briefly President; Mr. Burma; Several Soccer Stars; EP69
    • Maung Maung Aye : SPHS63 & IM(1); Geography
    • Maung Maung Gyi : UCC Chief Operator; Physics Saya
    Maung Maung Gyi
    • Maung Maung Htay : UCC, VMI & Radford
    • Maung Maung Htwe : RIT & Lifelong Runner
    • Maung Maung Kyi : SPHS63 & Dresden U; Mandalay Gazette
    Maung Maung Kyi
    • Maung Maung Lay : UCC Ah Ba; RIT Buddhist Association & Medicine Donor
    • Maung Maung Lwin : Weightlifting & Sailing
    • Maung Maung Myint : Movie Director
    • Maung Maung Nyunt : Geology
    • Maung Maung Nyo : Doctor & Author
    • Maung Maung Oo : M72
    • Maung Maung Pye : Burmese Sunshine
    • Maung Maung Saw
    • Maung Maung Sein : Surgeon & Rector
    • Maung Maung Soe : Actor & Director; Two at RUBC
    • Maung Maung Swe
    • Maung Maung Than : Rector & DG; SPZP-2000 Golden Sponsor
    • Maung Maung Thaung : SPHS
    • Maung Maung Thein : UCC
    • Maung Maung Tin : Soccer; Maths
    • Min Aung : Orthopedic Surgeon
    • Min Lwin : Orthopedic Surgeon; Maurice
    • Min Lwin Oo
    • Min Min : Chemistry
    • Min Min Latt : Musician
    • Min Myint : Chemistry
    • Min Naung : Vocalist
    • Min Nyo
    • Min Nyunt
    • Min Oo : Maths Professor
    • Min Thaw : EP69er
    • Mu : Saya & Taungdwingyi
    • Mu Aye : Spouse of Win Thein Zaw
    • Mu Mu
    • Mu Mu Aye : T69 & Professor
    • Mu Mu Khin : Tennis
    • Mu Mu Kin : Muriel
    • Mu Mu Myint : ICST
    • Mu Mu Win : Luyechun
    • Mya
    • Mya Aung : UCC; Peter Tin
    Mya Aung (Standing 3rd from Left)
    • Mya Aye : Golf Champion
    • Mya Khin
    • Mya Lwin
    • Mya Maung : RUBC Gold; Movie Dir & Producer; Ah Myo Tha Yoke Shin
    • Mya Min : RUBC
    • Mya Mya : OG; Mrs. Ba Than
    U Ba Than & Daw Mya Mya
    • Mya Mya Nu : Professor
    • Mya Mya Win : BBS & UN
    • Mya Nyunt : Rector
    • Mya San : Veda
    • Mya Sein : Father of Saw Naing & Myo Khin; BARB
    • Mya Lwin
    • Mya Than : PBRS, Eco, Singapore, Bangkok
    • Mya Than Tint : Author
    • Mya Thaung : Dhamma Friend
    • Mya Thein : UCC; Bando & Law
    • Mya Tin : Author & Lecturer; Aunt
    • Myint Sein : BARB & IDEA Astrology; M69 & Badminton
    • Myint Thein : M73 & Georgia Tech; Nuclear Chemistry; Physics; RUBC & Boxing; Dynamic Bando; Trade; EPC; Luyechun & Maths Curriculum
    • Myo
    • Myo Aung
    • Myo Aye
    • Myo Chit : UCC
    • Myodaw မြို့တော်
    • Myo Khin : C70, RIT, Irrigation & Japan
    Dr. Myo Khin (C70)
    • Myo Lwin : RUBC; Pulp & Paper
    • Myo Min : Eng Prof & Author; UCC co-founder; EENT; Pediatrician; Geology; ChE69
    U Myo Min (UCC)
    • Myo Min Aung : Doctor
    • Myo Myint : EC67 & RUBC Gold; EC68
    Myo Myint (Standing Left)
    • Myo Nyunt : Weightlifting; Mayor; C69, Soccer & TF
    • Myo Oo : M72
    • Myo Paing : Medical Research & Golf
    • Myo Sint : RIT alum & Poet
    • Myo Swe : UCC
    • Myo Than
    • Myo Thant : EE74 & Pet Industry
    • Myo Thein : PBRS & Marine Engg
    • Myo Zaw
    • Myo Zin : RUBC
  • 2018 — January

    2018 — January

    by Hla Min

    Updated : 9th October 2026

    There were several gatherings during my visit to Yangon in January, 2018.

    • Mini-gathering hosted by me
    • 69er Monthly Gathering
    • UCC gathering hosted by the Myints
    • 5th Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe of ICST and UCSY
    • Lunch gathering hosted by MARB sayas

    Mini-gathering hosted by me

    Host : Me

    During my visits to Myanamar, several friends gave me rides.

    U Win Maung (Lake) gave a ride to three alumni:

    • U Myint Maung (Bu, Volleyball)
    • Ashin Okkantha (Uzin Aung Chaw, Victor) who came down from Sagaing Hills
    • Yours truly

    Since it was short notice, some former classmates could not show up.

    A notable exception was U Win Thein Zaw (“Wai Lu”) who came down from Nay Pyi Taw at the breakfast gathering. His spouse is a cousin of U Win Boh (Robert).

    Standing:

    • U Shwe (Treasurer of the 69er HCF and EE 69er HCF)
    • U Sein Myint (Major donor of the HCFs, RIT Selected for Rowing, Swimming and Water Polo)
    • Ashin Okkantha (Uzin Aung Chaw, Sagaing Hills)
    • U Win Maung (Lake, RIT Selected for Swimming and Water Polo)
    • U Hla Min (Host, also donated to the HCFs)

    Seated :

    • U Myat Soe Lwin (Sai Hwet, Survived a fall from the ceiling)
    • U Win Thein Zaw (Member of Pyithu Hluttaw in Nay Pyi Taw)
    • U Kyi Win (Kyaw Gyi, former sea farer, yogi)
    • U Myint Maung (Selected for EE Volleyball, One of the youngest 69er, Eligible bachelor)

    Sharing Merits

    • I hosted the mini-gathering.
    • I also donated to the 69er HCF (Health Care Fund) and the EE69ers HCF.
    • Ah Hmya, ah hmya, ah hmya

    Update

    • Uzin Aung Chaw moved to Thonegwa. He passed away there.
    • Ko Win Thein Zaw is GBNF#144.

    Four Myint’s from UCC

    • Sein Myint
    • Win Myint
    • Soe Myint
    • Aung Myint — late; caught in traffic
    UCC Myint’s

    ICST

    PZP
    • Attended 5th Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe
    • Saya U Soe Paing — UCC co-founder; UN Retiree
    • U Hla Min — Member, UCC Gen Zero
    • Dr. Kyaw Thein — Retd. Rector, ICST; Succumbed to Covid
    • Dr. Pyke Tin — Retd. Rector, ICST
    • U Thein Oo — Great men are short; Entrepreneur

    MARB

    Lunch with MARB Sayas
    Guest Lecture
    Veda Sayas
    • Veda Sayas — U Myint Sein, U Khin Aung Bo, U Than Htay, U Myint Lwin — have passed away.
    • U Kyaw Myint (T72) succeeded U Khin Aung Bo as President of MARB.
    • U Hla Win (M73) and Dr. Aung Myin Bo gave me rides to the old and new MARB Offices.