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Malaysia hosts Int’l student convention

By Our Correspondent
February 24, 2026
Workers hang Malaysian flags ahead of celebrations for the country’s 62nd anniversary of independence on August 31 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 31, 2019. — Reuters
Workers hang Malaysian flags ahead of celebrations for the country’s 62nd anniversary of independence on August 31 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 31, 2019. — Reuters

LAHORE:The two-day Beaconhouse International Student Convention was held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia the other day, bringing together students from Beaconhouse schools in Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, Thailand, the Philippines, and the UAE.

According to a press release issued on Monday, the students competed and collaborated through a shared international forum that reflects the global footprint of the Beaconhouse network. Held under the theme ‘Global Connections for Common Goals’, the convention challenged students to think and perform beyond borders. Discussions ranged from climate responsibility to digital equity and cultural understanding, with cooperation across differences and disciplines at the core of each engagement.The students engaged across four arenas: Sports, Creative, Knowledge, and Gaming.