Admission for Batch 23 was held on 23/7/2023 which saw 54 new students arrived accompanied by family members or guardians for the new batch enrolment day. After completing their registration and a talk with Bro. Peter K sg. Director of MYC, they wished they friends and family goodbye before being escorted to their dormitory by their ‘big brother’. Following that, the planned orientation began and lasted for five days. Throughout these days, the boys partake in a variety of activities that emphasized them unity, confidence, and accountability. They were also introduced to the MYC rules, the big brother-small brother system and others. After four days of fun and games, the boys officially commenced their two-year voyage in MYC with General Studies and workshop evaluations on the fifth day.

It was wholesome moment for 24 young men from Batch 21 after two years of guidance in Character Formation and Industrial Skills when they finally graduated on 25/6/2023. YB Datuk Hajah Kalsom binti Noordin honored the MYC’s 21st Graduation Ceremony, and we thank her for spending her time for this happy occasion. This was an amazing event not only for the students who had completed two years of intense training at Montfort Youth Centre, but also for the family members, Brothers, and staff to see the extent to which they had progressed since they came two years ago. We also extend our heartfelt wishes to all graduates, particularly those who obtained awards such as Best Workshop Students, St. Louis Award, Outstanding Prefect Award, Good Discipline Award, and the main recognition, Student of the Year Award. In his remarks, Bro. Peter K sg. congratulated the instructors, teachers, and staff who each drove and encouraged them to achieve what they set out to do. Congratulations boys!

Batch 22 boys went about their respective routines after their seniors graduated in June. Bro. Director, Mr. Joseph, the Student Affairs staff arranged a three-day 2nd year orientation program in MYC from the 13th to the 15th of July 2023. The MYC staff members bonded them throughout this orientation by providing them with numerous team-building exercises and leadership activities. The students also talk about themselves, who they had been a year ago compared to where they are now, and how they anticipate making their family happy by graduating from MYC successfully. Additionally, the orientation was also meant to get them ready to welcome the arrival of their junior brothers that will be joining soon.

32 boys arrived with their parents or guardians on July 3, 2022, the admission day for Batch 22, to become a part of the MYC community. The boys said goodbye to one another quickly following the registration process and a session with Bro. Peter before being led to their dormitory by their “big brother.” The orientation session, which intended to acquaint the new students with the big brother/small brother idea, the MYC rules, and the new surroundings, started later that day. Additionally, when the three-day orientation was through, they all took assessment tests from the General Studies Department and their individual workshops. These youngsters are gradually adjusting to the new environment with the guidance of their “big brother,” the staff, even if it appears difficult in the beginning.

Second-year students travelled to Port Dickson Methodist Centre for a three-day (19-21 June 2022) induction programme designed to teach them about leadership skills and strengthen the group’s bonds via various team-building activities. The main objective of this orientation is to get the boys ready to be “Big Brothers” to the new class of students by acting as role models. Bro. Peter K. sg. and a few other staff members led the sessions. The boys learned about responsibility and leadership while having fun diving into the water in their free time every evening.

Beyond all other occasions, graduation ceremonies are a time of unrestrained optimism. As it is an important day in the life of the students, MYC devoted June 12, 2022 to honour all 36 graduating guys. After two years of study, the exams are finally over, and it’s time to make their family proud. The boys were overjoyed that the day they had been waiting for had finally arrived. Their respective Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM), “Sijil Pencapaian” from the “Institut Latihan Perindustrian” (ILP), and MYC certifications were awarded to each of them. Many of them received special awards such as “Good Discipline Award”, “Sportsmanship Award”, “Outstanding Prefect Award” and few others. Despite the easing of the Covid normal operating procedures, MYC continued to take all necessary precautions during the occasion. Bro. Peter K expressed his gratitude to all of the sponsors, contributors, and foundations, including the Ong Foundation, for their ongoing support of the goals and objectives of MYC. All the graduating boys received his congratulations as well

Batch 21’s admission was a little different from the other batches because these students had already begun learning through online classes prior to arriving at MYC. They also had their orientations done online as well. MYC welcomed 27 eager youth on November 7, 2021, to mark their two-year journey of learning skills and developing a positive character. A real-time kinematic (RTK) is compulsory for all the new boys as well. These students were joined by their parents and guardians, who later bid these lads farewell before their “big brothers” brought them to their new homes. We wish these new boys the best of luck in their future endeavours!

Time flies and now it is Batch 19’s turn to graduate from MYC. After so much struggle due to the pandemic, finally all 41 students completed their modules and were ready to graduate. Even though only 38 boys were able to attend on 31 October 2021 for the graduation ceremony, it was undoubtedly a monumental moment for everyone who was there witnessing these boys going up to the stage to collect their scrolls. The event was organized following strict SOPs. In his speech, Brother Peter congratulated all the graduates and thanked all the VIPs and guests who had come to celebrate yet another wonderful MYC graduation ceremony.

Congratulations to all 46 boys who successfully completed the 2-year training at MYC! After postponing the graduation few times due to MCO, finally the boys had the chance to graduate with grace on 18 April 2021. Although only 34 were able to make it, it was still a very memorable event for all those present. These were the boys who had gone through the thick and thin of the Montfort programme of Character Formation & Skills Training and lasted to the very end! There had been lots of funny moments, fun times, personal reflection, challenges and tears too.

Although it has been a rough year, learning never stops in MYC and we yet again welcomed 38 more ambitious youth on 13 September 2020. This time, bearing in mind the SOPs, the boys were called to report in batches. They came with their parents and guardians to enroll themselves for a 2-year journey of education and character building. After that, the boys were brought to their respective dormitories by their “Big Brothers” who previously were in the same shoes that these boys. Once all the boys had settled down, an orientation was held for them to get to know one another and to learn more about MYC’s rules and regulations. Later the boys had assessment exams for their workshops and general studies.

The boys are not only going to their 2nd years but these boys are set to become be the “Big Brothers” for the next batch of students. In order for them to be prepared emotionally and mentally a 3-day orientation was held in Marist Brothers Champagnat Youth Centre, Port Dickson. The objective of this orientation is for them to learn some essential leadership skill besides bonding them with some interesting team building activities. The boys thoroughly enjoyed the 3-days besides learning the much-needed skills.

MYC once again welcomed a new batch of 37 ambitious youths on 14 July 2019 who came together with their family and/or official guardian. They were first required to register themselves and collect their respective workshop name tags. Later, Brother Peter met all the boys together with their family members and/or guardian to brief them about the standard rules and regulations of MYC.

All the new boys were later brought to their dormitories by their new big brothers. For the next 3 days, the boys had motivational orientation so that they are able to further understand the purpose of the rules and regulations of MYC, get to know their new friends and also the big brother, small brother system. On their fourth day, all the boys sat for their General Studies and workshop assessment tests.

Around 53 youths arrived at MYC on 15 July 2018 for Admission Day together with their family members/guardians. They were first directed for registration process to take their name tags and later, Bro Peter K sg. Director of MYC had a brief meet-up session with the boys and their parents/guardians. The new students were introduced to their “Big Brothers” who assisted them to carry their luggage to their new “home”.
For the next 3 days, an orientation was held for the new students to accustom them with MYC rules and regulations, the environment and the big brother-small brother system. After the 3 days orientation ended, the students kick started their 2 years journey in MYC with General Studies and workshop assessment tests.

One of the most thrilling days in a students’ life is the day they finally complete their studies and able to graduate with an honorary certificate. This time, it was Batch 17 boys’ turn to walk on their graduation day. The day started with the arrival of a wonderful list of guests of honours and graced by “Yang Berhormat Puan Genie Lim Siew Lin, Exco Wanita, Kebajikan dan Pembangunan Luar Bandar” to officiate MYC Batch 17 Graduation. YB Genie in her speech pointed out the importance of education especially to the underprivileged community and also announced the most awaited news which was the waiver of the new building land premium. The hall roared with thunderous claps as the boys went up to the stage to receive their scrolls and awards. Brother Peter in his speech congratulated all the graduands and thanked all the VIPs and guests that came to celebrate yet another successful graduation of MYC boys. Overall, this year’s graduation event is one of the most memorable and blessed graduations for all boys and staff.

The boys are going to their 2nd year of study and they will be the “Big Brothers” for the next batch of students. A 3-day orientation was held from 26th June until 28th June at the Golden Sand Baptist Assembly Port Dickson for the boys accompanied by Brother Peter and few other staff. The main purpose of this orientation is to expose them to leadership skills besides bonding them through some team building activities. The boys certainly had an enjoyable trip and learnt a lot of skills through the sessions given.

On 23 July 2017 some 50 boy youths arrived at MYC for Admission Day with their family members/guardians. After completing the registration process and having taken their name tags, Bro. Peter K sg. Director of MYC, met the new students and their parents/guardians for a briefing. The new students met their “big brother” soon after, who helped them to carry their belongings to their hostel.  Orientation began in the afternoon and continued for the next three days.  The new students were briefed on the rules of MYC, the big brother-small brother system and played many games which taught them team spirit, trust and responsibility.  On the fourth day, they sat for General Studies and workshop assessment tests and so began their 2 years journey in MYC.

Graduation is a reflection on past trials and successes as well as hope for the future that brings with it a roller coaster of emotions for the grads and their families alike. It’s a time of celebration and achievement for our very own Batch 16 who have graduated on the 10th of June 2018. We were honoured to have Mr Ng Teck Seng, the Managing Director of Kuok Foundation as our guest of Honour together with the Chairman of BOG, Mr. Tan Hing Seng BKT, PJK, Technical Advisor of CMD, Mr. Tan Siew Teng, Bro. Mark Tee sg. from MBT and also, the sponsors, volunteers, parents/guardians and members of the press whom attended the grand event. Bro. Peter thanked the educators, teachers and staff who had encouraged and actuate the students throughout their stay in MYC. MYC’s core value is not education alone but also emphasises on character formation as the saying that goes “Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education. —Martin Luther King Jr”. Well done and congratulations to all of our Batch 16 graduates and always remember; Be a shooting star!

2nd Year students were at Marist Champagnant Youth Centre, Port Dickson for a 3-day Orientation programme. The sessions were facilitated by Bro. Peter K sg. and a number of staff, geared at preparing the students to be role models as “Big Brother” to the new batch of students.  Besides learning about leadership and responsibilities, the students had fun dipping into the sea during their evening break.

On 31 July 2016, fifty eight students turned up on the registration day for the new batch with their family members or guardians.  After the registration process and a session with Bro. Peter K sg. Director of MYC, they bid each other goodbye and were brought to their dormitory by their ‘big brother’.  Orientation starts immediately after that.

The orientation was meant to familiarize the new students with the rules of MYC, the new environment and the big brother – small brother system.  Once the 4-day orientation was over, they all sat for assessment tests from the General Studies Department and their respective workshops.

This is the second week they are in MYC and they seem to be adjusting well to the school and home programme.  Keep it up boys!

After the graduation of their senior brothers, Batch 15 boys were managing their own daily activities with the new team of prefects. A 3-day orientation (from 15-17 July 2016) was held in Port Dickson, animated by the Bro. Director and the Student Affairs team. This orientation bonds them as they were given various team building activities and leadership sessions.

The students also share about themselves; who they were a year ago and what they are today, and aspire to be like their seniors; to graduate from MYC and do their family proud. The orientation also prepares them to receive their junior brothers (Batch 16) who will be joining MYC on 31 July 2016.

The photos show the boys having an activity on a serene evening by the beach, a group sharing in one of the sessions, and just them…being boys!