A long and distinguished history


Convent Bukit Nanas is one of the oldest schools in Malaysia and has an illustrious list of alumni. — Filepic/The Star

CONVENT schools in Malaysia have a distinguished history dating back to the 19th century. They have iconic heritage buildings and have produced many prominent personalities over the decades.

The 170-year-old Convent Light Street (CLS) in Penang is the oldest girls’ school in South-East Asia and is located in a heritage zone.

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