MYC students and staff had a delightful Chinese New Year celebration. The event began with a Mass led by Fr. Neville, followed by an exciting dragon dance performance. Students also showcased their talents through a lively dance performance, bringing joy to everyone present. The celebration was filled with happiness, and everyone enjoyed the delicious food served.
As Chinese New Year approaches, Magnum visited MYC and distributed Angpows and goody bags leaving all the students excited and happy. We thank Magnum who never failed to visit us every year.
MYC Christmas & New Year celebration was filled with joy and laughter, as we enjoyed a wonderful Christmas play and vibrant dancing performances by our talented students.
Wishing everyone a season filled with love, happiness, and cherished memories. Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year 2025!
On this special Sunday, parents visited their children, bringing along their favourite foods and treats. Parents also collected report cards, proudly learning about their children’s academic progress and achievements. The day was filled with warmth, laughter, and meaningful moments, strengthening the bond between parents and children. This bonding experience provided valuable insights into the students’ lives and strengthened the connections within the community.
We had an incredible team-building day filled with fun and camaraderie! The day started with exciting games that brought out our competitive spirits and strengthened our bonds. After the games, we enjoyed a delicious lunch together, sharing laughs and stories. The highlight of the day was the lucky draw, where many prizes were given out, bringing smiles and cheers from everyone. It was a wonderful day of connection, enjoyment, and teamwork.
Today, we celebrate the remarkable 25-year Silver Jubilee of Bro. Peter K sg. and Bro. Thomas sg. as a Religious Brother. For the past 25 years, your unwavering commitment, dedication, and faith have been a source of inspiration to all who know you. Your journey has touched countless lives and brought hope, love, and guidance to our community.
As we celebrate this milestone, we express our heartfelt gratitude for your service and pray for many more years of your blessed presence among us. May you continue to inspire and uplift all those around you.
Congratulations Bro. Peter K and Bro. Thomas on this incredible milestone!
Today, we visited the nursing home for the very first time. The experience was both heartwarming and eye-opening. We were warmly welcomed by the staff and residents, who shared their stories and wisdom with us. Seeing the smiles on their faces as we spent time together, played games made us realize the profound impact of companionship and kindness. This visit has truly inspired us to continue reaching out and making a difference in the lives of others.
The vibrant festival of Deepavali was celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy at MYC on November 24th, 2024. The preparations began well in advance, with the campus adorned in stunning decorations and beautiful rangoli “kolams” that added a splash of color and festivity to the atmosphere. The event day commenced with a traditional lamp lighting ceremony, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness. This was followed by an inspiring speech from the director, who extended heartfelt wishes for a joyous and prosperous Deepavali to all attendees. The celebrations continued with a sumptuous dinner, featuring an array of delicious dishes that delighted everyone’s taste buds. The evening was further enlivened by a series of fantastic performances from the students, showcasing their talents and adding to the festive spirit. The celebration was a true reflection of the festival’s essence, bringing together the community in a joyous and memorable event.
The MYC sports month was a whirlwind of field challenges, with our four spirited Houses battling it out in various games. But it wasn’t just about competition—it was about camaraderie and learning. The top 10 cross-country finishers not only raced against the clock but also earned precious points for their Houses. And then came the grand finale: Sports Day against the staff, marching contests, volleyball clashes, and “sepak takraw” showdowns—the field buzzing with energy. There were also some special activities organised for special students. The students cheered their hearts out, their voices echoing across the green expanse. Boys dominated most games, but the ultimate victor was Xavier House. So, hats off to MYC sports—a month that turned our field into a battleground and our cheers into anthems.
Under the scorching sun, students converged on the field for the annual Fear Factor race—an exhilarating test of physical and mental limits. From mud pits to towering walls, each obstacle demanded unwavering courage. The teams were also given the responsibility to carry two fragile eggs without cracking them until the finish line. Anthony House, emerged as the winner, completing the tasks in the shortest amount of time. Fear Factor wasn’t merely an event; it was a lesson in resilience. Anthony House members embodied that spirit, proving that sometimes the greatest obstacles are the ones we conquer within ourselves.
On August 2, 2024, MYC marked its 23rd anniversary with a heartfelt Founder’s Day celebration. As the morning sun streamed through the sanctuary windows, Fr. Neville led a special Mass—a moment to reflect on the journey that began with our visionary founders, Bro. Peter K and Bro. Robin D. Their unwavering faith and dedication laid the groundwork for MYC’s vibrant community. Following the Mass, Mr. Joseph Philip, MYC’s Deputy Director, shared inspiring insights into our history. Then, staff and students gathered for a delightful fellowship lunch, celebrating the love, service, and compassion that continue to shape MYC’s future. Let’s honour our roots and embrace the path ahead, guided by the same principles that ignited our founders’ vision.
Over the course of the 3-day, 2-night School Leavers’ Retreat at the tranquil Methodist Resort, Batch 22 wove a rich tapestry of experiences. The staff curated various activities, allowing them to reminisce about their two years at MYC while enjoying the present moment. As graduation approached, the second-year students assembled on 14th June 2024, to bid farewell to their juniors and the MYC staff. Notably, all the 2nd-year special duty boys received certificates in recognition of their steadfast dedication.
Following the mid-term examination, parents and guardians visited MYC to engage with the deputy director, teachers, and staff regarding their children’s skills and development. During these visits, they also shared meals with their sons and other family members. We organize two Visiting Sundays annually to maintain communication and monitor students’ progress alongside their parents or guardians.
The Feast Day of St. Louis Marie de Montfort, celebrated on 28 April 2024, commenced with a triduum spanning from 25 to 27 April 2024. During this period, the boys were engaged with a presentation on Montfort’s life by Bro. Peter K and participated in various quizzes. On the day of the feast itself, the boys attended mass at the church. The celebration concluded with a BBQ dinner, where the boys enjoyed a variety of food and entertainment.
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a vibrant and culturally rich holiday celebrated by millions of people worldwide. At MYC, we celebrated Chinese New Year with enthusiasm and joy on February 5, 2024. The school hall was adorned with vibrant red lanterns, creating a festive atmosphere. Our students, staff, Board of Governors (BOG) and family members gathered for a special mass, and later, the Chinese New Year celebration commenced. The highlight of the celebration was the lineup of captivating performances. The MYC lion dance team kicked off the festivities with their energetic and mesmerizing routine. As the performances unfolded, a sumptuous dinner awaited all attendees, featuring traditional Chinese dishes guests. At the end of the celebration, Bro. Peter and Datuk Christopher, the BOG chairman, personally distributed red envelopes and oranges to everyone present. Inside each envelope lay a token of goodwill—a gesture that symbolizes blessings, luck, and prosperity.
The year 2024 was a milestone for us as it marked the commencement of our internship programme for all students. The boys from Batch 22 had the privilege of being the first to embark on this journey, with their internship running from January to March 2024. To monitor the students’ progress, Ms. Sreemathy, the SKM programme coordinator at MYC, and Mr. Joseph, MYC’s deputy director, made visits to the companies where the students were doing their internship.
The MagnumCares Team and Mr. Gan Hock Sin, the Regional Operations Manager of Negeri Sembilan and Melaka, again brought immense joy to all MYC students as they ushered in the Year of the Dragon. The students’ excitement reached new heights when they received ang pows and special Chinese New Year goodie bags. Our esteemed director, Bro. Peter K. sg., expressed heartfelt gratitude to ENE Melaka Sdn. Bhd. for their unwavering love and support. We at MYC are truly blessed to have so many kind people’s continuous support and love for our mission.
MYC’s Pongal celebration was a real example of its rich cultural heritage. On January 15, 2024, the Pongal celebration was held on the MYC grounds. Our cherished staff members and students cooked Pongal in traditional mud pots surrounded by sugarcane as the afternoon sun beamed down upon us. A fire was built up to bring the milk and rice in the traditional mud pot to a boil. When it boils over, it was an auspicious Pongal, and prayers were offered to the sun God by the Hindu staff and students. Later, all of the students and staff enjoyed the prepared Pongal and other delights as a wonderful way to round off the festivities.
Another eagerly awaited event was the year-end and Christmas celebration. Both the stage and celebration hall were decked out in red and green, the classic Christmas colors. Students practiced hard every day leading up to the event, guided by their teachers, because this is the time when they give everything they have in their performances as a token of gratitude to the staff, benefactors, and Brothers. The Christmas play, which took place following Thanksgiving mass and was accompanied by the choir with carols and Christmas hymns while the visitors, staff, and students enjoyed dinner, was the highlight of the evening. Every department contributed to the celebration by showcasing their own performances. At the conclusion of the festivities, Brother Peter K. gave gifts and candies to every guest, children, student, and staff member.
On November 26, 2023, MYC had its second visiting Sunday. The parents arrived early to meet with the teachers and to talk about things such as the boys’ progress in character development and academics at present. Prior to that, Brother Peter stressed in his address the value of parents’ guidance as well in helping their children develop into better human beings. In addition to thanking all of the parents who came from far and wide, he also held a separate meeting with the second-year students to inform them about the forthcoming internship program. After everything was finished, the boys and their family enjoyed a yummy home-cooked lunch.
The staff and students spent weeks in advance preparing for the Deepavali festival by ornamenting the hall and practicing their performances. The boys also created two amazing “kolams” with remarkable skill. The Deepavali celebrations started with prayers for the Hindu students on November 6th evening, and with a Mass on November 7th, which was the actual celebration day. Later, in his address, Bro. Peter K. sg., Director of the Montfort Youth Center, extended a joyful and blessed Deepavali to all Hindu employees, students, and donors. The ancient ceremony of lighting auspicious lamps was then performed in observance of Deepavali’s significance. After that, everyone in attendance tucked into some delicious Indian food and watched an animated movie that told the story of Deepavali. The festivities were heightened by the exceptional dance performances given by the students from each House and department.
The MYC sports was a month of field challenges with the four Houses competing in various games. The top 10 finishers in the cross-country race also earn points for their Houses as part of the MYC sports. The victorious teams will then compete against the staff in a sports day event. The day began with marching competition, volleyball matches, and “sepak takraw” tournaments. The committee has also organized a couple of traditional game this year, including sack races and coconut bowling. The students supported the members of their team with cheers and applause. Boys won the bulk of the games, with just the coconut bowling contest going in favor of the staff. Anthony House emerged as the overall winner, which was a well-deserved triumph.Good job, boys!.
For the Four Houses, it was a weekend of outdoor cooking competitions. Cooking preparations like chopping meat and vegetables prior the cooking began took up the first part of the day. The boys later wowed the judges by presenting their prepared delicacies in unique ways. As a whole, the boys had a great time preparing different meals and having it together.
The Deputy Director, Mr. Joseph, gave a speech to introduce Malaysia Day and discuss why it should be observed. The boys thereafter had the chance to participate in a variety of entertaining activities, such as house cooking contests and tele-match. It was such a great evening, and the boys really enjoyed themselves cooking and promoting their cuisines. Earlier, the boys had asked the SA to buy some groceries which was purchased for them. The boys then put together a number of meals for each House. In the end, Brother Peter K. scored each dish to decide the winning house..
All students participated in a number of fear factor challenges, by their Houses. Louis House triumphed after clearing every challenge in a short amount of time. Additionally, each team received an egg to carry about while completing the assigned challenges. All of the students participated with a great sense of teamwork. Each team member supported one another as they worked to overcome the obstacles. Some of the boys struggled to get over their fear of a certain obstacle, but with the encouragement of their teammates, they were ultimately able to complete it successfully.
On Merdeka Day, all of the students got up early to sing a spirited rendition of “Negara Ku,” the national anthem. Following that, all of the students took part in a variety of activities, including a Merdeka Quiz and a Merdeka Costume-making contest utilizing recycled materials. For each competition, a prize was given to the winning house.
Since Batch 21 students will be departing MYC after graduation, it was an ideal evening to say goodbye. In his remarks, Bro. Director offered words of wisdom and inspiration to the graduating students. The Year 1 boys also performed as a way of saying thanks to their Big Brothers for watching after them throughout their first few weeks at MYC. All of the Year 2 Special Duty boys, including the bakery boys, plant boys, and others, received certificates of recognition for their dedication. Later, everyone had a simple evening tea and snacks.
After passing their final exams, all of the boys from Batch 21 made their way together for a three-day retreat at the Methodist Centre in Port Dickson. We believe that this retreat program will assist these youths in developing into people who can recognize their potential for leadership roles. MYC’s staff and teachers, led by Brother Peter K., hope that the students will take back the lessons they have learned and continue to be mindful at all course of their lives.
On June 4th, 2023, the MYC director, Bro. Peter K. sg., teachers, and staff met with guardians and parents for an update on each boy’s learning and personal growth achievements. After nearly three months, all the boys were eager to see their parents or guardians. The majority of parents prepared home-cooked meals for their children, and some of them even shared their meals with their fellow friends. In order to collaborate jointly for a comprehensive growth of these youngsters, Bro. Peter stated it was a good idea to meet with parents or guardians and learn about their family’s situation..
On April 28, 2023, St. Louis’ Feast Day was observed. Prior to the celebration, the youths participated in a drawing and colouring contest. The actual day began with a quiz contest open to all students, followed in the morning by Mass for both Catholic and Christian staff members and students. All the students who performed well were awarded with cash prize and house points. Later, every student gave a presentation on St. Louis de Montfort’s life and the moral lessons he preached. A fellowship meal marked the conclusion of the celebration.
On February 2, 2023, MYC celebrated both the Chinese New Year and the Consecration Day, making it a double joy event. The Most Reverend Anthony Bernard Paul, the bishop of the Melaka-Johor Diocese, and the entire religious fraternity attended the celebration. His Excellency Reverend Anthony Bernard Paul gave a monumental mass to kick off the celebration, which was then followed by all of the religious brothers and sisters renewing their vows. The customary “Yee Sang” toss by everyone in attendance marked the continuation of the cultural event and expressed everyone’s wish for good fortune and enduring happiness. Everyone thereafter savoured a sumptuous traditional Chinese meal while admiring the students’ impressive talents. Brother Peter and Captain Sim gave oranges and an “ang pau” to all the students and staff before the celebration came to an end.
All of the MYC students were delighted by the MagnumCares Team and Mr. Gan Hock Sin, the Regional Operations Manager of Negeri Sembilan and Melaka, as they welcomed the year of the rabbit. The students were ecstatic to get an ang pow and a special Chinese New Year gift bag. The director of MYC, Bro. Peter K. sg., expressed his gratitude to ENE Melaka Sdn. Bhd. for their unwavering love and support.
Pongal is a harvest festival during which people gather to worship the mother earth, mother nature, and farm animals in appreciation of their contributions to their well-being and prosperity. The four days are marked by a lot of splendour, pomp, and mirth. They build a bonfire and adore Sun God with songs. They dress up in traditional attire and join their relatives and friends in celebrating the holiday. Here in MYC, all the components for Pongal had been prepared by the students, and sugar canes had been tied together and arranged in a circle. A fire place was set up to boil the pot of rice with milk. While waiting for the milk to boil over, a traditional game “Uriyadi” was held where the contestants are required to hit an earthen pot filled with sweets, blind folded. A brief prayer was offered to the Sun God before everyone indulged in the mouth-watering Pongal.
This year’s Christmas Celebration was extra special as we celebrated it in the new hall. The stage was decked out with lovely decorations and vibrant lighting throughout the evening. Dinner was served after Thanksgiving Mass in the evening. Besides that, students from various Houses and Departments also performed dances and Christmas carols. The choir boys’, which opened the event, enthralled those in attendance. The appearance of Joseph, Mary, the infant Jesus, and angels gave the choir some unique diversity. Towards the end of the day, all of the students received gifts from Bro. Peter K. Sg., including staff who also received gifts.
In keeping with tradition, MYC sports consisted of a month of outdoor games in which the three Houses competed in various sports. In the cross-country run, another MYC activity, the top ten finishers will earn points for respective Houses. Along with the marching competitions, the boys and staff began the Sport’s Day on November 25 by competing in volleyball, “Sepak Takraw,” and tug-of-war matches. The students clapped and applauded to support their teammates. Anthony House ultimately won this year’s MYC Sports 2022 championship trophy! We appreciate all the boys’ sportsmanlike behaviour in participating.
On Friday, November 4, 2022, evening, MYC conducted its cross-country race. It was a breezy day and the boys were warming up by doing some exercises. During the run, staff members were waiting and keeping an eye on things to ensure their security at every turn along the way. As all the boys participated in the cross-country race across the MYC neighbourhood in Ayer Salak, it was indeed an exhilarating feeling. The points obtained by the first ten winners that crossed the finishing line will be combined on sports day to choose the overall champion. Each and every student was excited to compete in the cross-country race, irrespective of the outcome. Bravo to our top 10 finishers! Cross-country running is no easy challenge.
Fr. Neville’s thanksgiving mass on 4/11/2022 was the beginning of this year’s Deepavali celebration, which was then followed by a hearty feast. Even though it was a modest gathering, it was a lovely day because it was our first opportunity to get together to celebrate in a while.
For the observance of Malaysia Day this year, the boys were particularly inventive. In a competition showcasing cultural weddings, all the boys displayed the marriage customs of various races in Malaysia such as the Indian, Chinese, and “Orang Asli”. The objective of this activity was to promote cultural respect and awareness among the students and promote the overall development of the youth. It was excellent performance art where various the uniqueness of Malaysian cultural diversity was portrayed. We are proud to be Malaysians!
On September 10, after dinner, all students participated in a traditional Mid-Autumn Festival celebration organized by the SA and Brother Peter K. Previously, a video describing the origins of the Mid-Autumn Festival was shown to all the boys so they could understand its importance. The youth also created their own lanterns from waste materials, all with different sizes, shapes, and materials. The boys afterwards strolled around MYC under the full moon, grinning and holding onto their light-filled lanterns. After their trek, they hung their lanterns on the branches till the candles were out.
As Malaysia celebrates 65 years of independence this year, all students began their day early to recite their pledges and sing the nation’s anthem, “Negara Ku,” in a patriotic manner. The Houses competed in a variety of events throughout the day. The celebration came to an end with a singing contest among the students. The judges later assigned scores for singing, lyrics, rhythm, tune, and attitude to each House’s Merdeka performances.
On August 30, 2022, all students took part in the nine fear factor challenges. They were split into three groups: team Alpha, team Bravo, and team Charlie. The goal of this yearly competition amongst the boys’ Houses is to strengthen the boys’ sense of teamwork. They use this opportunity to demonstrate to one another how crucial each and every member of their team is by offering significant mentorship and group cohesiveness, particularly to those who are hesitant or have trouble accomplishing a particular assignment. The Alpha team that recorded the lowest time was crowned the winner of this competition. Thank you to all the boys who played with such a strong sense of camaraderie.
On July 27 and 28, 2022, the Provincial Superior, Bro. George Padikara, paid his canonical visitation at the Montfort Youth Center. This trip’s mission is to catch up with Bro. Peter, the staff, and the MYC students and offer them the necessary assistance in addition to spending a considerable amount of time with the boys to find out what they’ve been up to. When Bro. George first arrived, the entire MYC family welcomed him with the students conducting the customary lion dance to greet him. The next day, an assembly was held with all the staff and students present before he was given a tour of MYC. The provincial superior’s visit to MYC is an honour, and we value the meaningful advice he gave the youths as well.
On April 28, 2022, the Feast Day of St. Louis was observed to honour the life of St. Louis Marie de Montfort. A Triduum was held for three days before the feast day ceremony. There were also quizzes organised for the students to participate. The celebration started with Novena to the Little Crown and followed by a mass which was attended by all student and staff. We are truly grateful to Fr. Laurensius Gafur who travelled all the way from Iindonesia to conduct a wonderful mass in MYC. To wrap up the celebration, all MYC students and staff joined in a fellowship lunch.
After two years of grit and perseverance, the students of batch 20 will soon graduate and depart MYC to seek their future endeavours. Due to the Covid-19 epidemic, the students had only had internal retreats. Thankfully, this batch was able to hold a retreat at Port Dickson with the staff and Brother Director after waiting two years. The intended outcomes of the exercises were to get them ready for a fresh start following MYC. In addition to learning how to be autonomous and self-assured in everything they do, they were taught how to be capable of any setbacks they may encounter in their professional lives. The boys had a great time partaking in the programs, and they will always cherish this moment.
This time, a school leavers’ evening was organized on June 10th, 2022, instead of School Leavers’ Night. The second-year students used the moment to come together to say their goodbyes to MYC before they graduate. The senior students shared some beautiful stories about their experiences at MYC and also encouraged their juniors tremendously. In addition, Bro. Peter also motivated the students and provided them with some words of wisdom. Not only that, all the 2nd year Special Duty boys, including the bakery boys, plant boys, and others, received certificates of recognition for their dedication. Later, a simple evening tea was served for all.
After the boys had completed their mid-term semester examinations, parents, guardians, and family members showed up for the first Visiting Sunday of the year 2022. SOPs were strictly followed during the event. Parents and guardians had the opportunity to meet up with the instructors, teachers, and staff to learn more about their children’s academic and character formation development. The boys were delighted to meet their friend and family, and afterwards, all of the boys enjoyed the scrumptious home-cooked meals that their family had prepared.
Pongal is a harvest festival in which the Sun, Mother Nature, and all of the farm animals who contribute to a bountiful crop are honoured. Pongal is a four-day event that coincides with the beginning of the Tamil month Thai, which is considered auspicious. Pongal was celebrated at MYC by the staff and students making the delectable “Pongal” rice together. The significant boiling over of the milk filled everyone with excitement and delight since it represents abundance and prosperity. Following that, the Hindu students and staff offered a brief prayer before everyone enjoyed the sweet rice and other delicacies.
MYC’s Christmas and Year End celebration this year commenced with a mass for all Christian/Catholic students and staff, similar to previous year. Following mass, Bro. Peter delivered his address, which was followed by a Cantata performance by the boys. After that, everyone was treated to a lavish meal. Towards to the end of the celebration, Bro. Peter K. presented all of the staff and boys with Christmas gifts. It was a simple yet a meaningful Christmas celebration.
This year, the students of MYC yet again celebrated the joyous Festival of Light in MYC as they could not return to their respective hometowns. Prior to the celebration, a few boys and staff participated in the tradition of “Muruku” making event. The morning of Deepavali began with a customary oil bath ritual, after which they were served a rich traditional Indian meal and they watched movies together. Despite the fact that the boys did not get to spend the Festival of Light with their very own families, the boys certainly had the most memorable celebration together with the rest of the Montfortion Family.
MYC had a simple celebration to commemorate the feast of St. Louis Marie de Montfort on 28 April 2021. Earlier, Bro. James Anting together with Fr. Danny Matthews led the triduum which brought awareness to the students on the Saint’s life. On the feast day, all non-Muslim staff and students came together to attend a mass and later, had a fellowship lunch.
After the mid-term semester examination, following strict SOPs, parents and guardians came to MYC to collect their sons’ report cards and also to interact with the Brothers, teachers and staff on their son’s progress on 11 April 2021. Later the students shared all the delicious home-cooked food brought by their parents among themselves.
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Christmas and year-end celebrations are held modestly at MYC attended by students and staff. The celebration began with a speech from Bro. Peter K and later, with a Christmas choir performance. Afterwards, all students and staff had scrumptious dinner specially ordered for the occasion. Everyone enjoyed the various performances from the students. Some were singing, some were dancing and some even showed their martial arts skill. At the end of the celebration, all students received a Christmas presents from Bro. Peter K.
This year’s Deepavali celebration was a unique one, as the boys celebrated the joyous Festival of Light in MYC itself as they could not return to their respective hometowns. Due to the on-going Covid pandemic, the institution had to carefully consider precautionary methods to properly contain the possible spread of the infectious virus. On Deepavali eve, a prayer session for the deceased was held, and a wonderful mass was organized on Deepavali day where the boys received blessings from Father Cyril and Brother Peter. Deepavali morning started off with the traditional oil bath ceremony and later, they were served a grand banana leaf meal and also watched movies together. Although the boys did not get to celebrate the Festival of Light with their own family members, this will undoubtedly be one of the most festive Deepavali celebrations that they could have had especially when it was joyfully celebrated with the Montfortian family.
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Despite the ongoing Covid pandemic, the boys did not forget their responsibility as a citizen of Malaysia and celebrated our 63rd Merdeka Celebration with much enthusiasm. They woke up early to sing the national anthem “Negaraku” and to say their “Rukun Negara” pledges. Later, they had some “Merdeka” themed activities that teaches them the true meaning of national unity.
It’s the end for Batch 18 boys here in MYC and it’s time to say their goodbyes. Before they left, a short in-house retreat was held for these boys from 5th to 6th August due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The objective of this retreat was for them to live in the moment while preparing themselves for the outside world. Although the boys did not get to go out for their retreat, they still enjoyed themselves very much. This year’s Leavers’ Retreat was a very simple yet meaningful affair. The following day, MYC decided to celebrate the graduating boys with a simple Leavers’ Lunch. The boys received their special duty certificates and Bro. Peter K. thanked them for all their hard work during their two years in MYC in his special farewell speech.
Cooking is a fun way to release stress after a tiring day. MYC students embraced this opportunity to prepare some of their favourite cuisines, like fried chicken, “satay”, curries and other condiments. Later that night, they enjoyed their delicious home cooked food while performing some dance numbers. The boys undoubtedly had a wonderful day and proved themselves to be excellent cooks.
The festive mood was in the air as the boys started decorating the compound with Chinese lanterns and hanging decorations to welcome the Lunar New Year. The joyous celebration started with the traditional “Yee Sang” toss which typically signifies prosperity. Later everyone had some delicious meal before enjoying the boys’ lion dance and other performances. The day ended with Bro. Peter K giving away “ang pau” and oranges to all that were present.
All 89 Montfort Youth Centre boys received an early Chinese New Year present of ang pows together with a goodie bag, courtesy of ENE Melaka’s annual festive donations. The goodwill donation is part of the company’s corporate social responsibility efforts in which they never fail to include MYC as well. The ang pows were presented by Mr. Goh Sin Giin, the State Manager of ENE Melaka Sdn. Bhd., and his team. God bless you MagnumCares!
MYC had its Pongal celebration on 15 January 2020 and was celebrated together with all boys and staff. The most significant part of Pongal Celebration is the overflowing of milk when it starts boiling which symbolizes abundance and considerable wealth. The boys had their own fun by competing amongst their houses to see whose milk overflows first. Later, everyone had the freshly cooked Pongal with many other delicacies prepared by MYC staff. It was a glorious celebration especially when it is celebrated with friends and family.