by RW Bro Dato’ Jeyaraj Ratnaswamy RW District Grand Master DGLEA This is not an easy question to answer, because every Brother has his own reason and perspective on why he originally enquired and then proceeded with a decision to become a member. So – there are a multitude of answers to this complex question. However, over the years, Brethren have openly stated their reasons, so perhaps the best way is to explore and try to explain, some of the values which attracted them.

Editors Note It is always a pleasure for the Ashlar Newsletter to share with our readers the achievements of our District Grand Lodge of the Eastern Archipelago. This below article is from the Singapore Institute of technology and marks the first endowed gift the Masonic Charitable Fund has made to an Institute of Higher Learning. Truly a milestone for the District. The Masonic Charitable Fund makes its first endowed gift for an Institute of Higher Learning to SIT 8 JAN 2021