THE 56 convent schools nationwide, which are run by the Infant Jesus Sisters (IJS), are in desperate need of financial support with at least 90% of the school buildings in dilapidated conditions in the absence of sufficient maintenance funds. Many of these highly regarded convent schools were built over 100 years ago, with the first IJS school as well as orphanage set up in Light Street, George Town, in 1852. Sister Theresa describes the plight of convent schools in Malaysia, which have produced hundreds of thousands of students including prominent figures, as desperate. “Often, the Sisters have no means to make proper major repairs as evidenced in the latest Convent Bukit Nanas landslip. To support the Convent schools -– OCBC Bank Bhd, Account No : 701-157675-5For more information, also call Sr Theresa Chua, Tel- 03-20318243 or 03-20780615

Source: The Star August 07, 2022 12:52 UTC