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The YMCA Hostel opened by Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G. on 20yh August, 1931 1905- The first meeting of the directors
THE YMCA IN K.L. ...................................
Some historical dates ...
1905
 27 October - INAUGURATION with 141 members
1908
 5 acreas in Brickfields from Selangor Government, wooden building
1914
 Construction of new single brick building
1931
 Hostel added (on new second storey)
1941
 Building taken over by the Japanese forces
1946
 YMCA activities resumed
1955
 GOLDEN JUBILEE
1968
 Opening of new 4-storeybuilding by HRH Sultan of Selangor
1978
 Renovation / Upgrading of facilities / Increase in activities
1980's

DEVELOPMENT OF YMCA's COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

  • Anniversary Celebrations (1980)
  • expansion of scope of chidren's work
  • development of integrated deaf work programme
  • development of senior citizens' work
  • expension of scope of adults education course
  • development of Brickfields Community (Brickcom) Programme
  • development of outdoor education programmes
  • introduction of development education programme
1990's

EXPANSION OF YMCA's COMMUNITY PROGRAMME

  • expension of outdoor education programmes
  • expension of work with Brickfields Community (BRICKCOM)
  • expension of integrated services for deaf community
  • major upgrading of recreational facilities, hostel, car-park, restaurant.
  • 90th Anniversary celebrated (1995)
  • local host for 14th Assembly of YMCAs in Asia (1995)

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