TheitPan (Science) Maung Wa (ICS)

TheitPan Maung Wa (ICS)

Theitpan Maung Wa’s real name was U Sein Tin. He was born in Mu Pon Nat Kyun Place, Mawlamyine.

In 1920, he passed matriculation exam with Myanmar language distinction and Sanskrit language distinctions (honors)

He moved on to Rangoon College (Science School) to learn further.

In 1924, he passed Rangoon College Myanmar Honors Class with Tha Doe Aung Prize, Highest Prize for Sanskrit language

In 1927, he passed Myanmar Language Arts Honor’s Class with first class scores

Myanmar Language Arts Honors Class was introduced in 1925 by SayarGyi U Pe Maung Tin. The very first student to that class was Theitpan Maung Wa. At that time, English language had great influence in Myanmar among educated for high positions, and Myanmar language was way behind in popularity. BCS, ICS office positions after school attracted many young Myanmar educated. Ones who study Myanmar language was being looked down upon.

But Theitpan Maung Wa never flinched, and never looked back

In one of his articles, he wrote “ I always wanted Myanmar language honors due to my keen interest to learn and encourage, and also it is one of my ambitions to study Myanmar language”

And he also believed in learning other different languages, to study books in foreign languages and he also pursued ideas from Overseas