Penang Free School: The Most Ancient English-Medium School in Southeast Asia
11th September 2023
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Penang Free School: The Most Ancient English-Medium School in Southeast Asia
11th September 2023
Founded in 1816, which is 206 years ago, the Penang Free School or Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Penang Free is located at Green Lane in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, is the oldest English-medium school in Southeast Asia.
the secondary school has been an all-boy school since its inception, although girls are now admitted for Form 6.
In addition, the school has produced several notable Malaysian and Singaporean personalities, including Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia’s first Prime Minister, P.Ramlee, Malaysian actor, filmmaker, musician, and composer, Wu Lien-Teh, Malayan physician and Wee Chong Jin, the first chief justice of Singapore.
Source: PFS Videos [Channel]. History of Penang Free School Part 1: The Founding [Video]. YouTube
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