Malaysian

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Being Lasallian
Content
The Beginning
Our Identity
Our mission & our priority
Lasallian Family
1. Brothers
2. Lasallian Associates
3. Lasallian Educators
3a. Who are we?
3b. Characteristics of a Lasallian educator
Characteristics of Lasallian Schools
Malaysian Secondary Schools
Lasallian Core Values
a. Faith & Spirituality
Suggested practices
b. Zeal for Service
Suggested practices
c. Community Building
Suggested practices
General practices connected with core values
Malaysian Education Mission Structure
Founders Story
Current Youth Activities
Contacts:
-Lasallian Schools & Principals
-Associated Schools & Principals
-Brother Conveners & School Board Reps
-Formation Centre's

The Beginning
The congregation of La Salle Brothers was founded in France in 1680 by
St. John Baptist de La Salle. The founder saw the need to provide education to the poor because the schools at that time were only for the rich.
In 1852, the first group of La Salle Brothers arrived in Penang in Malaya,
where they established their first school, St Xaviers Institution.
The mission of this Institute is to give a human and spiritual Christian education to the young, especially the poor. We now have 32 La Salle schools
in peninsular Malaysia and 12 associated schools in Sabah and Sarawak.
Our Identity
We are a community of diverse ethnic, cultural and linguistic communities
aspiring for unity as Malaysians. This is rooted in our common understanding of the Spirit of Faith which helps us to see our work as Gods work.
Our Mission & Priority
As Lasallians in Malaysia we see to the holistic and integral, human and
spiritual formation of the young with preference for those who are weak and
poor.
Our mission is carried out through the following:
1. Formal Education
2. Informal Education
3. Direct Education services for the poor

Lasallian Family
Brothers
Today in Asia the La Salle Brothers formerly known as the Christian Brothers can
be found within a great variety of cultures running schools, colleges and technical
institutions which are designed to meet the special education needs of each
particular area.
LEAD (Lasallian East Asia District)
The Lasallian East Asia District (LEAD) is the new governance structure of the
De La Salle Brothers in East Asia. It is a product of 8 years of dialogue and discussion on the vitality and viability of the Lasallian mission in this part of Asia.
It is composed of seven countries of Hong Kong/China, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand. All in all, LEAD is composed of 137 Brothers, 36 Communities, 105 Schools / Institutions, and almost 180,000 students.
L.E.A.D Structure
(to insert flow chart of LEAD structure and organization)

L.E.A.D Country Coordinators

Country

Country Coordinator

Hong Kong
Japan
Thailand
Malaysia
Singapore
Myanmar
Philippines

Br. Steve Hogan FSC

Br. Domingo Villamil FSC
Br. Francisco Teerayut Chadang FSC
Br. Andrew Loke FSC
Br. Kelvin Tan FSC
Br. Noel Hrang Lal FSC
Br. Iigo Riola FSC
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Lasallian Associates
Those who have through a deeper understanding of the Lasallian Vocation and
mission, made a commitment to promoting Lasallian Education in Malaysia.
1.Signum Fidei members
Made up of Lay Lasallians who live and share the spirit the charism and the
Lasallian mission.
2. Those who have journeyed personally with the La Salle Brothers
3. Those who have undergone formation programmes and understand our
vision and mission and are willing to share in our educational service to the
young and poor.
Lasallian Educators
Are those who are or have been working closely with the brothers as collaborators and facilitators in their educational institutions, programme, projects, and networks.
1.The Malaysian Federation of Lasallian Alumni Associations (MFOLSAA)
19 member associations who are committed to unity and fellowship founded on
Lasallian values and ethos. MFOLSA intends to share the Lasallian
hertage,values and ethos with more young Lasallians in Asia who are in La Salle
educational institutions.
2.Members of school boards of governors (BOG) and school boards of managers
(BOM)
Appointed by the Mission Authority. The Boards are set up to manage

and

govern the school in accordance to the vision of the founding missionaries.

(Refer to Handbook for BOG of Christian schools for details)
3.Lasallian Administrators, Teachers, Parents
4.Lasallian Youth Network
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Characteristics of the Lasallian Schools

LASALLIAN SCHOOLS SHOULD BE CHARACTERIZED BY;
RESPECT FOR EACH STUDENT as a unique person. Lasallian teachers are
called to be older brothers and sisters to their students
A HEALTHY COMMUNITY SPIRIT among administrators, staff and students.
This manifests itself in the virtue or solidarity whereby all seek the common
good.
QUALITY EDUCATION. The Lasallian school is one where young really
learn, develop a thirst for truth and knowledge and where they are helped to
think clearly.
OPENESS TO ALL, the poor, the rich and the neglected. Lasallian schools
open their doors to all irrespective to race, status and religion.
DEDICATED TEACHERS who see their work more as a vocation than a job,
and who would work with strong faith and ardent zeal for the good of their
school community. Lasallian teachers give special attention to the last, the
lost and the least.
A KNOWLEDGE and LOVE of ST HOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE. Our
schools are run and managed in accordance with the ideals and traditions of
the founder.
AS LASALLIAN TECAHERS we believe we are fulfilling our mission when our students
Are able to develop, at their own pace to their full potential
Feel loved and respected with our care
Know what and why they believe based on universal/spiritual values
Understand and accept themselves and others
Think logically, judge wisely and express themselves effectively
Maintain physical and mental health, avoiding excesses and abuses
Possess social awareness and a sense of responsibility for the common good
Appreciate all that is noble and beautiful
Have a sense of belonging to their school and to the wider Lasallian family
Love their country and are prepared to play their roles in nation building
THE LASALLIAN EDUCATOR/ADMINISTRATOR
Risks his/her life for YOUTH AT RISK
Should at all times maintain and improve QUALITY SERVICE
Puts GOD FIRST and believe all others will follow
Practices LEADERSHIP BY EXAMPLE
Upholds LASALLIAN ETHOS and TRADITIONS in the school he/she serves
Works amicably with the SCHOOL BOARD, PTA and the MISSION
AUTHORITY as well as the EDUCATION MINISTRY
Makes sure that students are HAPPY yet DISCIPILINED
Respects and promotes the LASALLIAN SPIRIT by celebrating Founders
Day(15 May) and working closely with other Lasallian schools
Pays special attention to the needs of FORMER STUDENTS and
TEACHERS
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Malaysian Secondary Schools

Lasallian Core Values & Ethos

Core Value 1: Faith and Spirituality
These Important aspects could be stressed;

Personal relationship with God

Giving God first place in ones life

Pay special attention to Spiritual values

Trust in Divine Providence

Practise ones religion, and be involved in inter-religious dialogue

Special attention to the Presence of God in all persons, our

community and our world

See all children as Gods children

Importance of Silence and Reflection

Suggested Practices
Universal Prayers: recited by all students and teachers before the first class
every morning; such prayers are also printed in the School/Centre Diary; in some
places, representatives from different religions are asked to offer prayers at the
Assembly.
Worship Days: twice a year all students and teachers come together in their
religious groupings and have their own prayer-service at the end of which all
students come

together for some universal prayers. This is done especially at

exam time. Some form of inter-religious dialogue is also included.

Moments of Silence: some schools/centres encourage significant moments of
silence before Assembly, before important meetings, before important functions,
etc. and often begin such occasions with the traditional words of Let us remember we are in the presence of God. Sessions on helping students to meditate are
also possible.
Knowledge of Religions: some of our schools encourage the study of other
religions by arranging for exhibitions, talks, visits to other religious centres, etc.
There is a greater focus on growth in spiritual life within each religion.
Lasallian Annual Day of Prayer for Peace: this has been going on for some
time (since 2008); all students are brought together to pray for peace, usually
during school Assembly

Core Value 2: Zeal for Service

Important Aspects that could be stressed

See work in Holistic Education as a service to community

rather than a job/career

Promote a culture of excellence in studies and co-curricular

activities

Ongoing education/training/formation for all those involved

with the school

Involvement of Parents and Alumni in educational service

Movement to new types of quality education born of the

needs of young people

See the work of education as part of Gods ongoing Creation

of a better world

Concern for the Poor and Social Justice

Pillars of Lasallian Education: Caring, Discipline and Serving

Suggested Practices
Regular contact between Lasallian Priority groups Principal and Staff,
Board of Governors, Parent-Teacher Association, Alumni Association and
Brothers especially on Lasallian Core Values and Lasallian educational practices..a movement towards the formation of the Lasallian Educational Family.

Efforts in favour of the Poor: Special Charity Drive (for two weeks annually)
to help students be aware of the plight of the weak and the poor students; focus on Lasallian Core values; objectives explained at class level; donations,
books, clothes, etc collected. Occasionally, schools organized exposure programmes to help students understand at close quarters the plight of the poor,
and encourage them to develop follow-up programmes. These include Visits
to the Poor and food Programmes.

Introduction of new classes for those not academically inclined: here

are some of the new subjects tried out: Bakery, Singing/Dancing, some form
of Agriculture, Cooking. Some of these are held during school hours, others
as co-curricular activity. In some cases, a Certificate is awarded. PTAs and
Alumni help out in some cases. Mention is also made of these subjects in the
testimonial for school-leavers. In some schools, weekend motivation camps
are held. Special LEAD sessions are organized (on request) by the Lasallian
Youth section at La Salle Centre, Ipoh. In some cases, Alumni-sponsored
scholarships are awarded to poor students.

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Special classes/activities for academically-weak students: these are held

outside school hours with teachers and in some cases, student volunteers, as
the tutors for the basic subjects e.g. Maths, English, BM, Science; in some
cases, Alumni help the weaker students to take responsibility for themselves
through extra-curricular activities: e.g. Sailing, and their growth as persons
help them to be more motivated to study/learn in class. In one area, students/
past pupils in Colleges and University are trained to be mentors to look after
these weak students from poor backgrounds.

Special attention to broken families: in certain Primary schools, special

attention is given to the children of broken families and efforts taken to inform parents about the growth of the children.

Attention to new ways of learning: in view of the new movement from

teaching to learning some schools are emphasizing basic life-skills a bit
more than merely focusing on content/knowledge: e.g. critical analysis;
group work and group projects; problem solving; use of video/DVD presentations by students; literary skills (drama, poetry, story-writing); greater selfdirected learning; experiential learning; looking at key concepts in history
rather than just cover content; greater interaction/dialogue between students;
more debates; making surveys; conduct more formation sessions rather than
just give information;

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Core Value 3: Community building

Important Aspects that are to be stressed
Collegial respect: respect for one another and for educational
authorities
Nurturing Corporate Identity and Commitment to Education
Lasallian schools/centres united by a common vision/mission
rooted in the heritage of
John Baptist de la Salle
Healthy spirit of community as elder brother/sister to students and
brother/sister to each other
Conflict resolution process in place
Celebrate diversity and Equitable treatment for all members of the
school/centre community
A school/centre thats relational: to self, to others, to God, to nature

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Suggested Practices
The School/Centre Assembly has always carried the distinctive Lasallian flavor
of the school/centre ethos or core values: the need to make the Assembly more
than a matter of giving announcements and directives; it should be truly inspirational with well-prepared reflections, moments of silence and songs. Well-known
Lasallians could be invited to address the school/centre and share La Salles
story.
Regular contact between Lasallian Priority groups Principal and Staff,
Board of Governors, Parent-Teacher Association, Alumni Association and Brothers especially on Lasallian Core Values and a common understanding of Lasallian Educational Mission. There is a need to meet especially to resolve tension
areas. There is a greater need for regular Lasallian Conversation

Regular contact sessions between Principal and Staff: daily short session
before school/centre starts to focus on important matters for the day; weekly contact session to see ahead and be aware of the Lasallian educational dimensions;
feedback is obtained from teachers/staff on grassroots matters; a weekly bulletin
to keep staff in touch with school/centre matters; using the internet to keep in
touch with staff members by Sunday evening in preparation for Monday morning
staff meeting; special effort to keep in touch with the afternoon Supervisor and
Staff
Pivotal Role played by Student Leaders: especially by Heritage Club, Lasallian
Club, Prefects, Convention leaders, Sixth Form Council, and by the updates on
Lasallian News Board or Heritage Room. In some schools/centres, historical
landmark achievements are recorded on plaques at various points in the school

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General Practices connected with our Core Values

Induction into Lasallian values: regular staff sessions - at least once a year
during one of the Staff Development sessions in the early part of the year; special Induction for the new teachers as soon as possible after their arrival in
school/Centre (on a one-to-one basis through a Mentor, or through a small Induction session for all new teachers); In some places there is an annual one-day
Formation for all Lasallian teachers.
Annual School Theme: every year the school/centre dedicates itself to a particular Lasallian ideal (connected with the Core Values: Faith, Community, Service and to the special needs of the school/centre)
Student Formation in Lasallian Leadership: annual National Lasallian Convention and Formation Sessions conducted by La Salle Centre, Ipoh, for school/
centre leaders; School Based Camps are also held annually for those who dont
get a chance to attend the annual one in December at Ipoh;
Staff Development: at least one or two of the Staff Development programmes
will be based on the Life of La Salle and his contributions to Education, and to
Lasallian Core Values and discussion on suitable good practices for the school/
centre. (Such Level 1 programmes are usually conducted by members of the
Formation Team, and now, by Lasallians who have completed their Level 2, twoyear Formation programme). In some schools, there is case-study and sharing of
experiences on school/centre situations followed by reference to La Salles writings/teachings on the same subject.
Induction for Form One/Lower Six students: these students are given an orientation session during which they are introduced to what it means to be Lasallian. They are also introduced to the common Lasallian songs and good practices
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Heritage Corner/Room/Board: In a number of our schools there is a Lasallian

Corner/Room/Board where the history, happenings, traditions and values of the
worldwide Lasallian Family are presented. Sometimes, prominent quotes of the
Founder are framed and put up at appropriate places around the school. The
Heritage Corner/Room is also the place where the annual magazines from other
Lasallian Schools/Centres are displayed. Pictures/Statues of La Salle are also
put up in prominent place in the school/centre. Lasallian literature is available
from La Salle Centre, Ipoh.
Lasallian Newspaper: this was popular before and sent to all our schools once
every term. Perhaps there is a call for some form of Lasallian Newsletter/website..a challenge to our modern internet users?
Founders Day Celebrations: a number of schools/centres make arrangements
at the beginning of each year for a Founders Day/Week celebrations during
which extra attention is paid to the life of the Founder (even in certain subjects
e.g. History, Language, Art) and his contributions to Education worldwide. Often,
Teachers Day is held in connection with La Salles feast-day (April 7th or May
15th). In some schools, the students put up the Heritage Play (on the life of the
Founder). In other schools there is an annual Family Day to bring Lasallians together through a number of activities.
Data Base for Succession: data base information is collected and kept by
Brother Ambrose, and suitable information about teachers and prospective
Heads are sent to him by Alumni, Parents, Teahers and other Lasallians so as to
be prepared for replacement of Heads who retire or are transferred.
Lasallian Reunions/Alumni Dinners: it is slowly becoming the practice for all
Lasallians in the area to attend rather than limit these occasions to the past pupils of only one school

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Founders Story

Saint John Baptist de La Salle established a unique group of lay religious men dedicated exclusively to education the Brothers of the Christian Schools.
First Steps on Lifes Path
Born in Reims, France, into an influential family on April 30, 1651, John Baptist de La
Salle decided early on to become a priest. His parents died when he was 20 and De La
Salle became responsible for the family estate and took care of his six younger brothers
and sisters while completing his studies.
He was ordained in 1678, and two years later he received his doctorate in theology.
While serving as a Canon in the Cathedral of Reims, a chance encounter with a layman
establishing schools for poor boys set him on a new life path. Gradually De La Salle became involved in the project and soon assumed leadership of a group of rough and
barely literate teachers possessing little preparation for their craft.
God Sets Him on a New Path

His first step on this new path was to invite the teachers into his home for a retreat and
some basic teacher training. Later he moved with the teachers to a new house, renounced his Church position, gave away his wealth, and formed the community that be17

came known as the Brothers of the Christian Schools (also known as De La Salle Christian Brothers). God, he said, led him in an imperceptible way and over a long period of
time so that one commitment led to another in a way that I did not foresee in the beginning. Church authorities resisted this new form of lay religious life, and the educational
establishment resented the Brothers innovative methods and their insistence on educating people regardless of their ability to pay.
Building a Foundation
In 40 years, De La Salle and his Brothers succeeded in creating a network of schools
throughout France that featured the teaching of reading in French (instead of Latin), students grouped according to ability, the integration of religious instruction with secular
subjects, and well-prepared teachers with a sense of vocation and mission. De La Salle
also pioneered programs for training lay teachers, Sunday classes for working young
men, and one of the first institutions in France for delinquent youth.

The Mission Carries On

De La Salle died near Rouen on Good Friday, April 7, 1719, with 23 active communities
and 100 Brothers continuing the mission he set forth. He was canonized a saint in 1900
and named the Patron Saint of Teachers in 1950. His charism, educational spirituality,
and extensive writings inspired Catholic educators in his own time and continue to inspire educators from many traditions today.

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Current Activities in schools and by youths

A month long campaign by LYNKCOMM to march on together as Lasallians

to put a stop to climate change.
Exciting activities, events, and even tips on how to be environmental friendly were provided
during this campaign.

St. Anthonys headed out to kick start their first reach out programme in conjunction with Chinese New
Year at the Hope Mission Children Welfare Home.

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One of our youths in Jakarta, Indonesia. As

part of the Volunteer La Salle programme.
A 2 week short term program for communities in need within the Lasallian family in
Cambodia, Indonesia & Australia.

Ramadhan Reach Out

Orphaned kids taken to a Ramadhan bazaar and treated to food they desired

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St.Georges Taiping Recycling Project 2015

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St Anthonys Town Clean Up Project

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National Lasallian Leadership Conventions

A yearly convention since 1990 which brings together about 120 youth
(aged 16-19) with diverse cultures and religions, from Lasallian schools all
over Malaysia

Jerald Joseph facilitating

a session

Convention delegates
and facilitators

Delegates at a group
discussion

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L.E.A.D
Lasallian Expedition and Development Camp

Build trust and

inter-dependence

Team-building and
fostering
camaraderie

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CONTACT DETAILS OF :

-Lasallian Secondary Schools

& Principals
-Associated Schools & Principals
-Brother Conveners &
School Board Reps
-Formation Centres

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Lasallian Secondary Schools & Principals

SCHOOLS

PRINCIPALS

CONTACT

EMAIL ADDRESSES

6042610411

[email protected]

6058072408

[email protected]
[email protected]

North
St.Xavier's Institution

Dr Sim Hock Keat

(PK Pentadbiran)

St.George's Institution Mr. Goh Boon Kun

St.Michael's Institution

Mrs. Chan Nyook

Ying

6052540418

[email protected]
[email protected]

St.Anthony's

Mr. Chew Eng Kean

6056221914

[email protected]
[email protected]

St.Johns Institution

Dr. Puvanendran

60320782846

[email protected]
www.sji.edu.my

La Salle Petaling Jaya

Pn. Teo Boon Hwa

60379566200

[email protected],
www.smklasallepj.edu.my

La Salle Brickfields

Mr. Lee Bok Gui

60322741852 [email protected]

La Salle Klang

Mr. Loh Kae Yu

60333717469

[email protected]

La Salle Sentul

Pn. Tengku Norlia

60340417018

[email protected]

St.Paul's institution

Mrs. Lucy Ratnam

6067612931

[email protected]

St.Francis Institution

Mr. Lee Chee Choon

6062823431

[email protected]

St.Andrew's

Pn. Ong Guat Ngoo

6069522467

[email protected]

Central

South

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ASSOCIATED LASALLIAN SCHOOLS MALAYSIA

Principals

Phone

Email/Website

Mr. Suresh

(+603) 2034 1288

Toll Free:
1 300 881 887

www.sjis.edu.my
[email protected]

SECONDARY SCHOOLS
St. Johns International
School (Pre-University)
(De La Salle Institute)
St Georges Secondary
School Balik Pulau (1953)

St Patricks Secondary
School Kulim (1953)

St Theresas Secondary
School Sg. Petani (1929)

La Salle School (Secondary)

Kota Kinabalu

Pn. Sharifah Khatijah bt.

Syed Adil

En. Md Zahir bin Husin

Mr. Ganesan

Pn. Mary Macdalana

Komuji

St. Martins School

(Secondary) Tambunan

Mr. Edmund Tay.

St. Marys School

(Secondary) Sandakan

Ms. Chee Chei Zin

St. Josephs School

(Secondary), Kuching

Sacred Heart Secondary

School, Sibu

En. Thomas Lau Ing Ngan

Mr. David Teo

(+604) 866 8225

peb3037@
jpnpp.edu.my

(+604) 490 7503

smkstpatrick.kbb@gm
ail.com

(+604) 421 2266

www.members.tripod.
com
smkstheresa.ppdkmy@
gmail.com

(+6088) 224 326

www.lasalle.edu.my
[email protected]
m

(+6087) 774 248

[email protected]
om

(+6089) 213 646

(+6082) 240 885

(+6084) 322 619

smk.st.joseph.kuching
@gmail.com

[email protected]

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Brother Conveners and School Board Reps

NORTH
Penang
Brother Rogers

[email protected]

Dr. Francis Loh

[email protected]

Bro Matthew

[email protected]

St. Michaels Inst.

Tan Sri Dato Seri Lee Oi Hian

[email protected]

St. Georges Inst.

Paul Loh Eng Wah

[email protected]

St. Anthonys

Louis Rozario

[email protected]

St.Xaviers Inst.

Perak

CENTRAL
Brother Andrew Loke

[email protected]

St. Johns Inst.

Megat Mizan Nicholas Denny

[email protected]

La Salle Brickfields

Lawrence Augustine Fernandez

[email protected]

La Salle Sentul

Cheah Kim Tarh

[email protected]

La Salle PJ

Br. Felix Donohue

[email protected]

SOUTH
Brother Ambrose Loke

[email protected]

St.Francis Inst.

Dato Laksamana Mohd Ali Fardon

St. Andrews

Tan Sri Francis Lau Tuang Nguang [email protected]

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Lasallian Centre's of Formation

La Salle Centre Ipoh
As a non-profit project of the De La Salle Brothers of Malaysia, the Centre
provides a learning process for youth, teachers, administrators and community
workers that is person-centred, integrated and holistic.
c/o. St.Michael's Institution, Jalan S.P Seenivasagam, 30000 Ipoh, Perak
Tel & fax:
05-2559220
Email:
[email protected]
Blog:
http://www.lasallecentreipoh.wordpress.com
Director & Admin: Bro Matthew Bay
DIrector of La Salle Centre Community: Bro. Vincent Crockery

Learning Centre Penang

Founded in 1984
Helping the learner to grow fully in total human development by providing an
environment and opportunities for self-learning.
Address:
Telephone:
Email:

52K Penang Road , 10000 Penang, Malaysia

(+604) 262-2621
[email protected]

Asrama Butitin Nabawan

A hostel complex consisting of nine buildings of various sizes, two games courts
and two fish ponds. Construction of the project started in early 1999, completed
12 months later and occupied some three months after that. The official opening
took place on 27th April 2002.
It all started when Brother Peter Phelan saw in 1991 the acute urgency to provide
living accommodation for good but poor and needy village students studying in
Nabawan to give them a better chance to succeed in life.
La Salle Brothers,
P.O. Box 43,
89950 Nabawan, Sabah.
T: 087-366369
F: 087-366607
Bro. Egbertus Jaikul Severinus FSC
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