Conserving the last educational enclaves of Kuala Lumpur


OVER the last few decades, we have seen the systematic removal of some of the country’s finest schools in the inner city areas of Kuala Lumpur to make way for projects that serve high-end shoppers, the business community and elite residents.

Bukit Bintang Girl’s School, St Mary’s, St Gabriel, La Salle KL, Peel Road Convent and Cochrane Road School all made way for high-end shopping malls, luxury housing, trade centres and mixed developments.

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RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

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RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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