Chong Chi Nai and Richard Lim Ngee Hong back in Kuching

The boys had a little get-together in Kuching ... in fact, more than one makan session, I think.

Here are two photos ... maybe more later.

Dinner at Top Spot

(15 is either their table number or the age they would like to be again)

A bigger group gathering for makan the next day

L to R (standing): Richard Lim Ngee Hong, Bob Chew Pok Vun;

(seated) Robert Chin, Chong Chi Nai, Alfred Wong Kah Kung

Welcome back, boys. Visit more often !

Bertram Chew - Back in Kuching

Just a quick post to share that our former schoolmate Bertram Chew (Form 5 Arts 1, 1976) is currently back in Kuching. Bertram has been resident in Canada for many years.

Here are a couple of photos of a little get-together tonight at Badger Bar, Sarawak Club with boys of that vintage ...

Have fun guys!

Rest in Peace, Rev Bro Albinus

Rev Bro Albinus O'Flaherty was called to the Lord while at Prince Court Medical Centre in Kuala Lumpur at 11:28am on Sunday 4th August 2013.

Bro Albinus was born Michael O'Flaherty into a farming family in the village of Ballyhoneen in County Kerry, Ireland on 23rd May 1930. He has had an illustrious career spanning more than five decades. After working for a few years in Singapore, he was first posted to St Joseph's School, Kuching in 1960 and became its principal later. After a decade at St Joseph's, Bro Albinue was transferred to Sacred Heart School, Sibu where he was principal from 1972 to 1987. After retirement in 1987, he served at St Joseph's Parish Tuition Centre and also at St Patrick's Private School. In 2002, he founded Yayasan Lasallian Kuching.

Part of a Borneo Post article (Tuesday, 6th August 2013) on Rev Bro Albinus ..

The funeral for Rev Bro Albinus took place on the morning of 8th August 2013 in Kuching. He was laid to rest at St Joseph's Cemetery.

Rev Bro Albinus was one of the pillars of the La Salle Brothers mission serving in Sarawak. A great teacher, principal and man. He made an immeasurable difference in the lives of generations of students at St Joseph's School, Kuching, Sacred Heart School, Sibu, and all the other educational institutions he has been involved with.

Thank you Bro Albinus. Rest in Peace. You will be missed.

Happy Chinese New Year of the sssssssssssSnake !

May the Year of the Snake bring Health, Wealth and Happiness to All !

An Appeal for Felix Leong

Today we wish to highlight the plight of one of our fellow Josephians of the Seventies. I heard the news from Leo Sia just a few days ago.

Felix Leong Hsiung Jit was from St Joe Form 5A1 class of 1978. Five months ago, while alighting from a bus, he had an unfortunate accident. He fell and hit his head on an uncovered drainage hole, breaking two vertebrae on his neck (C4 and C5). He lost all feeling from neck downwards.

Felix was admitted to Sg Buloh Hospital in Selangor where he has been ever since. He has regained some sensation in his lower body but not movement. Minimal SOCSO was claimable. He also had no other insurance.

His wife is taking care of him full-time, and apparently they are running out of funds.

The St Joe Class of 78 rallied to his assistance over the past week after being alerted to his situation. They have so far contributed about RM7K+ and deposited into his account, which Felix has acknowledged. A number of them also visited him, lifting his spirits (see photos at end of posting).

He has to remain in Sg Buloh Hospital for the time being, where there are spine specialists to attend to him for rehabilitation and physiotherapy.He indicated that he may be discharged before CNY but needs to remain in Selangor for follow-up rehab and physio. Much as he would love to, he is unlikely to be moved back to Kuching for the time being as apparently the only available spine specialist is not at the General Hospital.

The purpose of this posting is to make more Josephians and friends aware of the predicament of one of ours. If you are able to, any assistance rendered in whatever manner, will be most appreciated. Sons and daughters of St Joseph's, over to you ...


Points of Contact
Dominique Ng Kim Ho (5Sc1 1978), former member of the State Legislative Assembly (Padungan), has done much to rally aid for his form mate. If you like, you can communicate any form of support you wish to give Felix through Dominique. His email is ng_dominique@yahoo.com and his mobile number is +6016-8661718.

Or you may also contact Felix (or his wife) on his mobile +6011-29019908.

You can also leave your comments of encouragement  and well wishes on this  posting, which will be picked up by Felix and family. 

                                   

                                           Former form mates and friends visiting Felix at hospital

Lipp Kee back in Singapore before heading to Canada

Our old buddy Chieh Lipp Kee (Form 5, 1976) is back in Singapore for a couple of days before he heads home to Vancouver, Canada.

We had a late night snack at Newton Food Centre.

Happy New Year 2013

May the new year be even brighter and better than the one just over.