Tanjong Lobang College Class of 72/ 73 raises RM48,000 for SCCS at reunion dinner
KUCHING: Tanjong Lobang College ( TLC) Class of 72/73 raised a total of RM48,100 for the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) during a reunion dinner recently.
According to a press statement, former TLC principal Leonard Martin Uning was on hand to present a cheque for RM20,000 to the non- governmental organisation, received by SCCS accounts executive Marilyn Kunche.
The remaining RM28,100 was raised from generous donors who attended the dinner held at a leading hotel here.
Funds raised will go towards providing support and services to children with cancer and their families.
“A function like this is very important as it allows former college mates to meet and reconnect with each other and their teachers after 44 years, and also raise donations for worthy causes such as SCCS.
“As your former principal who is concerned with moulding young minds to be disciplined and strong in TLC (now known as Kolej Tun Datu Tuanku Haji Bujang), I am pleased that you have covered
A function like this is very important as it allows former college mates to meet and reconnect with each other and their teachers after 44 years, and also raise donations for worthy causes such as SCCS.
the globe in your search for knowledge and meaning, and your contributions make a difference everywhere,” said Leonard during the reunion dinner which was held for the fi rst time after 44 years.
He expressed his pride in learning that the Class of 72/73 had produced many notable personalities such as experienced politicians, outstanding corporate figures, successful businessmen, excellent educators, principals as well as a host of other brilliant professionals, many of whom were also now happily retired grandparents.
He also pointed out that he would like to see his former students use their influence or experience to direct the development of Malaysian society.
During the dinner, former TLC headboy Dr Wong Sung Gin was also invited to share his experience concerning the plight faced by cancer patients.
Meanwhile, organising committee chairman Saadi Sama said apart from the dinner, which was attended by more than 100 former Form 6 students and their spouses from many countries including Australia, Singapore and Brunei, the college alumni played a round of golf earlier during the day to ‘ kick- start the reunion spirit’.
Other activities included a karaoke session, ‘ poco- poco’ dance, lucky draw and special awards to recognise the unique talents of various college mates.
Among the notable guests were Assistant Minister of Local Government Datu Dr Penguang Manggil, Assistant Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datu Len Talif Salleh, Robert Goh, Puan Sri Datin Anne Hii, Dato Dr Amin Khan, Datu Dr Ngenang Jangu, and Datuk Awang Bujang.
Leonard Martin Uning, former TLC principal