Nalanda members visiting the NEO Centre under construction in Sungai Petani.

On 16 September, Nalanda Founder Bro.Tan made a visit to NEO Centre Sungai Petani (SP) in Kedah to witness its construction progress.  He was accompanied by Nalanda SP Branch Chairman Bro. Khaw, the Building Committee, and several branch members.

Project Coordinator Bro. Fong briefed the team on the progress of construction work, which began in April 2015, and is currently 65% completed.  He reported that the Centre is on schedule for completion in December this year, in time for the 4th Nalanda National Members’ Convention to be held in Sungai Petani and Alor Setar.

An artist’s impression of the proposed NEO Centre Sungai Petani.

Bro.Tan expressed happiness in seeing the smooth progress of the building, and thanked branch members and the Building Committee for doing a wonderful job in monitoring the construction.  He expressed confidence that NEO Centre SP will play a pivotal and invaluable role in spearheading Buddhist education in the Northern Region.

The 4,310-square feet Centre will have a Dhamma Teaching & Meditation Hall, a Buddhist reference library, rooms for visiting monks and teachers, management office, meeting room and kitchen.  The fully-equipped Centre is projected to cost around RM750,000.

Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch would like to request your generous help to contribute towards the estimated RM200,000 shortfall in our building fund.  For more information, kindly contact Nalanda Office at 03-8938-1500.  Thank you!