A new milestone: Yeoh (centre) and Gan (far left) posing for a photo with the GIS swimming team after officiating the launch of the sports complex.
Garden International School (GIS) recently launched its new RM100mil sports complex, with plans to invest another RM85mil to build a performing arts centre for its students.
Equipped with world-class amenities that include an Olympic-size swimming pool, two full-length indoor basketball courts, two tennis courts, and a fully-equipped gym and fitness suite, the new five-level, 200,000-square-foot facility sports complex is a direct response to the rising performance of GIS students, many of whom are already representing their states and the nation in competitive sports, a press release dated Nov 12 read.
The privately funded school has opened its swimming pool and sports hall to the public to support the local neighbourhood’s active lifestyle goals and contribute towards growing sports at a grassroots level.
The launch of the sports complex was officiated by Segambut MP and Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, with Taylor’s Education Group executive chairman Datuk Loy Teik Ngan, Taylor’s Schools president and chief executive officer BK Gan and chief operating officer Angelina Tee, as well as Garden International School principal Peter J. Derby-Crook, in attendance.
“This sports complex and underground car park have been eight years in the making, a project designed to meet the needs of both our students and the wider community.
“For our students, it provides world-class facilities to helpthem push their limits, build resilience, and grow together as teammates,” Gan said, adding that the development also addresses long-standing traffic challenges, introducing an underground car park with improved access points to Jalan Kiara 3 and 5, while offering safer, more comfortable drop-off areas for parents and students.
The sports complex is part of Phase One of GIS’s campus transformation, which began with a new basement car park, an alfresco dining area and a FIFA-standard youth football field. The upcoming performing arts centre is under Phase Two.
Despite these major infrastructure investments, GIS remains committed to maintaining its enrolment size.
“We are not increasing student capacity.
“We’re investing in quality, not quantity, to ensure every student continues to receive the best possible journey in education,” Gan said, adding that the investments are “not about expansion - it’s about enhancement”.
GIS, which will be celebrating its 75th anniversary next year, will welcome Tee as its incoming president.
