Fun occasion elevates RM220,000 for college

A reasonable has actually increased over RM220,000 for the upkeep of SJK( C) Sin Kang in Bandar Baru Air Itam, Penang.

The nine-day Sin Kang Fair at Escape Theme Park in Teluk Bahang, Penang, was funded by park proprietor Sim Leisure Group owner and ceo Datuk Sim Choo Kheng.

School board of supervisors chairman Khoo Boo Yeang stated Sim, a previous student, had actually devoted to funding the reasonable on a yearly basis.

“The funds raised will help ensure the school’s upkeep and further its educational mission.

“Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi, as the building and landowner of the school, has played a central role in supporting its activities, particularly during its 118th anniversary celebrations.”

Khoo, that is additionally Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi head of state, stated the fair was simply among numerous fundraising occasions noting the college’s wedding anniversary.

These consisted of a grand charity supper at the college and Canteen Day released by Penang Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak

“He also planted an agarwood tree in the school premises,” Khoo stated.

“Along with the sale of paintings by Penang artists, charity walk organised by Penang Lions Club and project to plant 100 agarwood trees, which will be harvested for sale in a few years, these efforts exceeded our fundraising target of RM1.18mil.

“This amount was then doubled by a ‘ringgit for ringgit’ pledge from Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi trustees.”

Khoo stated the college had actually utilized component of the funds to change students’ workdesks and chairs, instal brand-new storage lockers and gear up class with clever boards.

“Future plans will include providing computer tablets for every pupil, building a swimming pool and fully air-conditioning the entire school.

“With the resources to support digital education and enhance extracurricular activities such as sports and music, we aspire for Sin Kang to become a model school in Penang,” he stated.

Khoo highlighted Sim’s added payments, including his sponsorship of yearly academic journeys for students and their educators.

He additionally recognized essential assistance from the state Education Department, neighborhood reps and Khoo Kongsi, along with business neighborhood, graduates and the general public.