Discover the impeccable path of a most illustrious Xaverian who grew from humble beginnings to become a Proclaimer of Independence of His Country and First Chief Minister of Penang.

“The young leaders of the nation today have still a lot to learn from the old leaders of the past, the spirit of togetherness and oneness for people of various races, religion, and country can live together in peace, unity, understanding between one another and harmony… and the will to help others at all times, makes the strongest possible basis for good citizenship and for the help in building a nation.”

“Whatever I am today, I owe it t o those happy days I spent in School (St. Xavier’s Institution, Penang) where the foundation of my future life was laid. I ask each and every student in this School to make the fullest use of his school career in order that he might become a useful citizen of this country.”

- Wong Pow Nee