A group of 19 international students reunited in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on April 19, 2025.
This occasion was particularly meaningful, as many overseas Old Girtonians from the classes of 1985 and 1986 came from near and far to reconnect—including Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei.
Many alumni who studied at Girton College in 1985 have reconnected in recent years, which inspired the idea of organising a ‘grand’ reunion. Co-ordinating the event was a considerable challenge, described by Annie Wan (1986) as a ‘mission impossible.’ She began planning over a year ago by gathering representatives from each country. Those interested in participating then voted on preferred locations, with Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receiving the majority of votes. Local Old Girtonians, Sharon Ng (1985) and TK Chooi (1985), living in Kuala Lumpur, excelled in sourcing the venue, recommending hotels, arranging accommodations, organising transportation, and designing commemorative souvenirs.
The reunion was held at the Grand Imperial Restaurant at The Club. The set course meal was exceptional, and attendees sang karaoke into the night. The atmosphere was filled with hugs, lively conversations, joyful tears, and laughter, as if no time had passed. The celebration continued the next day at Sharon’s home, where we savoured a Malaysian feast and played some fun games before concluding with a scrumptious dinner and karaoke at a seafood restaurant. It was a weekend filled with so many unforgettable moments, and many of us continue to cherish those memories.
A heartfelt thank you to all the organisers and attendees!
We are pleased to share a few photographs from our reunion with fellow Old Girtonians.
Pey Mei Liong (1985)
