Notable Alumni

Bussiness

Lim Kok Thay: Chairman, Genting Group, and Star Cruises.
Yong Poh Kon: Managing Director, Royal Selangor International Sdn. Bhd.

Law

Lai Kew Chai: Former Supreme Court of Singapore Judge
Chooi Mun Sou: Lawyer
James Foong Cheng Yuen: Former Federal Court Judge
Wong Kien Kong: Lawyer, Baker & McKenzie

Public Service

Cheong Choong Kong: Chairman of the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Singapore and former CEO of Singapore Airlines

Politics

Ong Tee Keat: 8th President of the Malaysian Chinese Association, Former Transport Minister of Malaysia
Syed Hamid Albar: Former Home Minister of Malaysia
Raja Nong Chik Zainal Abidin: Former Minister of Federal Territories and Urban Well-Being of Malaysia
Ong Pang Boon: Former Minister for Education of Singapore

Media and Entertainment

Awal Ashaari: Actor and TV host
Faizal Hussein: Actor and TV host
Zainal Abidin Rawop: Sportscaster

Miscellaneous

Gurchan Sigh: Resistance fighter during the Japanese occupation of Malaya and widely known as the "Lion of Malaya"
C. C. Too: Former head of Psychological Warfare Section, Malaya

Current Administration of MBSSKL

Principal: Mr. Brendan Ravi Chandran

Senior Assistant 1(Administration and Curriculum): Loh Tzu Lee
Senior Assistant (Student Affairs): Sanusi bin Ismail
Senior Assistant (Co-curriculum): Jamilah Bt. Mohd Koya
Senior Assistant (Higher Learning): Gan Swit Peng
Senior Assistant (Special Education): Loi Wing Ping

Senior of Languages: Rozana Binti Hashim
Senior of Humanitarian And Social Sciences: Flora Grace Jeevamoney
Senior of Science And Mathematics: Fazliyanee Binti Pakhuruddin
Senior of Technical And Vocational: Norizan Bt. Mohd Daud
Senior of Form 6 Co-Curriculur Activities: Gopala Krishnan
Head of Form 6 Unit of Social Sciences: Victoria Janasamy
Head of Form 6 Unit of Accounts Learning: Khadizah Bt. Jaafar
Head of Form 6 Unit of Science And Mathematics: Yong Wai Ping
Head of Form 6 Unit of Languages: Hajah Mazlini Bt. Mustafa

Chief of English Language Department: Mrs.V.Ramani
Chief of Science Department: Zarul Hirniza
Chief of Sports And Recreation Department: Ramesh Ram Ramalu
Chief of Geography Department: Hasmawati Bt. Hashim
Chief of History Department: Mohd. Rithauddin Bin Muhammad Nor
Chief of Malay Language Department: Zikri Ihsan
Chief of Maths Department: Kee Lai Yee
Chief of Technical Life Knowledge Department: Wan Noorazwany

Former Principles

1897-1899: Dr. William Thomas Kensett, M.D.
1899-1901: Rev. Samuel Abraham
1901-1907: Rev. William Edward Horley, M.B.E.
1908-1912: Mr. Robert T. McCoy, B.Sc
1913: Rev. B.J.Baughman, M.A.
1913: Rev. Walter Guy Parker, M.A.
1914: Rev. Preston Littlepage Peach, M.A.M.M.E.
1915: Rev. George F. Pykett
1915-1919: Rev. Preston L.Peach, M.A.M.M.E.
1919-1924: Rev. Walter Guy Parker, M.A.
1924-1926: Mr. Thomas William Hinch, O.B.E.
1926-1929: Rev. R.A. Blasdell, B.A. (Acting)
1930-1933: Rev. T.W. Bowmar
1934-1937: Rev. Preston L. Peach, M.A.M.M.E.
1938: Rev. W.A. Schurr, M.A.B.D. (Acting)
1939-1941: Rev. Preston L. Peach, M.A.M.M.E.
1942-1944: none- War Period
1945-1946: Mr. S. Kanagaratham (Acting)
1947-1948: Rev. Preston L. Peach, M.A.M.M.E.
1949-1952: Mr. Hugh F. Clancy, B.A.
1950-1951: Mr. T.K. Cheong (Acting)
1952-1955: Dr. Ho Seng Ong, Ed.D, M.A.P.R.G.S.
1955-1968: Mr. T. Mori, R.C.D.
1969-1978: Mr.Tan Hee Heng, R.C.D.
1979-1985: Mr. Yong Chee Seng
1986-1995: Mr. Loh Kung Sing
1995-1996: Mrs. Hew Yoon Yew
1997-2004: Mr. Loo Wan Yong
2004-2005: Ms. Moey Yoke Lai
2005-2017: Mr. Wong Chee Kheon
2017-????: Mr. Brendan Ravi Chandran

School Co-Curricular

In MBSSKL, there are a total of 7 uniform bodies in the school as of  2009. Here are some examples:

10th Kuala Lumpur Air Scouts Group

10th Kuala Lumpur Air Scouts Group was established in 1915 and absorbed 15th Kuala Lumpur, Scouts Troop after the Second World War.

1st Kuala Lumpur Boys' Brigade Company

Founded by Mr. Khoo Onn Soo under the sponsorship of Wesley Methodist Church, Kuala Lumpur in 1954. 1st Kuala Lumpur Boys Brigade was the first of the companies to be established in Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur No.6 Ambulance Cadet Division of St. John Ambulance Malaysia

KLN6ACD is a division under St. John Ambulance Malaysia, part of an international volunteer service organization dedicated to training and providing first aid skills. The division has had numerous achievements in competitions at the state and national levels and continues to be a major contributor in voluntary first-aid service within the school as well as public through duties coordinated by the State Officers.  

Sports Day

Alumni Association

The alumni association of MBSSKL is known as MBS alumni, previously known as MBSOBA (Methodist Boys' School Old Boys Association). Its first documented meeting was in 1919. It was set up with the objective of providing a platform for all former students to keep in touch with each other and also maintain contact with the school.

The School

 The School Compound

The School Hall

The School Hall (Interior)

The History of MBSSKL

HISTORY OF MBSSKL
MBSKL was founded by Rev. Dr. William T. Kensett, a naval officer of the Royal Naval battleship HMS Orion. In July 1897 he decided to set up a church and school for the Tamils in Kuala Lumpur, and he left the British Navy. A shophouse was secured at the corner of Batu Road and Java Street, and the predominantly Tamil school was named the Anglo-Tamil School.

In 1904, the school moved to its current premises on Petaling Hill and was renamed the Methodist Boys' School Kuala Lumpur by Rev William E Horley, the name used until this day.

In 1954, the 1st Kuala Lumpur Boys' Brigade Company was set up in the school by Mr. Khoo Oon Soo and Mr. R.A. Allen. After the first few years, 1st KL shifted to the Wesley Church just next door to the school and used the Church premises as its meeting place. The 1st Kuala Lumpur Boys' Brigade Company is the 3rd oldest company in Malaysia and is known for its history in Band, Footdrill and Talent Time competition results at National Level. The Company has also produced a fine collection of President's Men and Founder's Men, as well as two Queen's Men.

In 1958, the school was divided into the Secondary School (MBSSKL) and the Primary School (MBPSKL) in accordance with Malaysia's new Education Policy.

In its natural geography, Petaling Hill, on which MBS now stands, the school overlooks one of the oldest business sections of Kuala Lumpur which consists of many of the oldest Chinese business establishments which consists of many of the oldest Chinese business establishments.

The reason for Rev Horley choosing this site for the Wesley Church, the parsonage, and the school was not different from other pioneer missionaries who chose sites for the church, school and living quarters in other parts of the country. It was to be close to the community whom they wanted to serve, but yet sufficiently removed to have the quiet serenity for school and church to function and the incumbent pastor who used to also head the school, to dwell in peace.

It is not surprising that as the country developed and as towns became cities, churches, and schools which were once at the fringes of towns, are now engulfed in the midst of city centers.

Numbered among the former students are successful citizens in all walks of life and professions. There is no record of the progress and achievements of students who have left the school.

The school's traditional rivals are the Victoria Institution and St. John's Institution, as the two institutions together with MBSSKL, are generally known as the top three boys' schools in Kuala Lumpur. This friendly rivalry existed way back in the three schools' history of over 100 years, not only on the sports field but also in academic and extracurricular pursuits.

The MBSSKL bell is the oldest existing school bell in Kuala Lumpur and dates from 1923. It was mounted in a special tower built by MBSOBA and was located at the Reading Corner. The tower was demolished along with the Youth Center on 28 June 2010. However, the bell tower was restored and rebuilt in its old spot in 2014.

About MBSSKL

THE STUDENTS

Students of MBSSKL come from all walks of life, be it rich or poor, dark or fair skinned. Unlike the nickname "Johannian" for St. John's Institution students and "Victorian" for Victoria Institution students, there has been no officially recognized nickname for MBSSKL students, the term "MBSian" (pronounced as "Ambition") is used commonly. However, a more proper term Methodities was used by the 1977 School Captain, Christopher Kushi in the Excelsior Magazine 1977.

THE SCHOOL SONG

There are two different versions of the school song. The first one is the English version and the second one being the Malay version.

English Version

Go forward MBS
Filled with courage fine
With your colors flying
We will cheer you all the time
And so you go forward MBS
On to victory
Work for the fame of our fair name Forward we must play the game

Malay Version

Majulah MBS
Penuh azam baru
Dengan semangat waja
Kita menjulangkan namamu
Majulah MBS
Raih kejayaan
Harumkan namamu selalu
Kekalkan keunggulan

The first version(English version), was composed in 1948 by former principal, Mr. Hugh F. Clancy. The music was harmonized by N.Swan, in the same year. The school anthem was sung over Radio Malaya in 1949 by the school choir. Then, the second version(Malay version), was drafted during a competition to translate the school song in Malay in which Cheok Heng Wai of 5 Mori (1995), at that time, won the competition.

THE SCHOOL CHEER

M.B.S!, M.B.S! Play up! Play up! Play up!

THE SCHOOL CREST

The school badge consists of the words "MBS" and a banner in Or Yellow against a background shield of Azure Blue. Azure Blue, represents the fact that all humanity shares the same sky and a sense of togetherness. It represents the harmony of all the races in MBSSKL, and that the importance of each individual is recognized. Whereas, Or Yellow, represents the excellence for which we are encouraged to strive for.

The school crest has changed somewhat throughout the years especially on the removal of a "white cross" upon which the text "MBS" once sat. The removal of the cross was initially made in deference to Muslim students in the school who would specifically wear the "cross-less" version of the badge. (The badges of convent schools which featured a prominent cross had to be completely redesigned.) Politically, Malaysia was developing into a primarily Muslim country with a multi-racial, multi-ethnic population who have long learned to exist among each other with tolerance. The permanent removal of the cross in 1989 reflects this subtle shift in the country's sensitivity to the Muslim community.

The shape of the bar in which the motto sits has been morphed over the years. The most recent crest shows that the bar curves down on both sides and extends beyond the crest body. The original crest that was last used in the mid-nineteen-seventies had it pointed up at both the edges and is shorter than the crest body.

The motto, "Ora et Labora" means "Pray and Work" in Latin.

THE SCHOOL MAGAZINE

The school magazine of the MBSSKL is named the Excelsior. It was published annually by the Excelsior Editorial Board since 1906 to the late 1910s where it was discontinued before being revived by Dr. Ho Seng Ong in the early 1920s, then still a student in the school before becoming a principal later. It is one of the oldest school magazines in the entire country. The first school magazine which was published in the year 1906 is still in the possession of the school's archive and principal. In 2007, the Excelsior magazine was awarded as the best school magazine in the country.

THE SCHOOL LIBRARY

The MBSSKL Library is supposedly the oldest school library in the country. The Library was founded in 1906, by philanthropist Mr. Eu Tong Sen of Perak, the youngest son of Mr. Eu Kong, founder of Eu Yan Sang company.

In 1937, the library was renamed the Lum Mun Yoke Memorial Library.

In 1941, war broke out and left the library in shambles.

In 1947, the library was revived by former principal Mr. S. Kanagaratnam (Acting). At the early stages of revival, only senior students were allowed to use the library while the library masters were working hard to restore the condition of the library.

Initially, during these stages, the library was separated into three libraries, namely the Students' Library, the Form Six Library and the Staff Library. The library was at that time located directly above the principal's office, which according to sources, was located at the Hinch Block.

In 1957, Students who were voluntary helpers were formally given the title "Student Librarians". In 1962, the Student Librarians were formally recognized as "The Board of Student Librarians" and were given the privilege of wearing a light blue shirt to distinguish themselves from the rest of the students, hence earning them the name "Light blues". Before this, no other Student Librarian body in the country had the honor of wearing a special distinctive uniform. Special badges were given out as well. Until today, the Board of Student Librarians has still retained their traditional white and light-blue uniform, with the addition of a dark blue blazer, which is the highest honor given to student leaders. Only the 2 most distinguished boards of the school have been given permission to don dark blue (The School Colour), while the rest of the Boards have no blazers or black blazers.

In the 60s also, the libraries were once again centralized to form the MBSSKL Central Library. The Central Library was relocated to the top floor of the T. Mori Block. The school library also earned the distinction of being one of the first libraries in town to enjoy central air conditioning and had a fine collection of reference books. This is proved by the fact that the Central Library was a popular place for Methodites to study in and was opened on weekdays. The Central Library also occasionally opened during Saturdays until 6 pm.

In 1962, the library was designated a "model school library". Many other schools have visited the MBSSKL library to learn from its library, including schools from as far as Thailand. The visitors were never disappointed with the standard of the library, which was considered to be among the most well-equipped school library in the nation in that era.

In 2006, the library shifted to its current premises on the top floor of the Tan Sri Dato' Seri(Dr) Lim Goh Tong block. It is located in a big hall known as the Wong Chee Kooi room and Reunion 5971 room, and the library itself is called the Centenary Library. It is administrated by the Board of Student Librarians, and the Junior Board of Student Librarians.

The motto of the Board of Student Librarians is "Esprit de Corps", which means "the spirit of togetherness".

Introduction

Methodist Boys' School, Kuala Lumpur

Methodist Boy's School, Kuala Lumpur is a semi-government aided Cluster School of Excellence and High-Performance School in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was founded in July 1897, making it one of the oldest schools in Malaysia. It is known as MBS and its students are known as Methodites. The school is also known as Horley School, a reference to one of its principals, Rev. William E. Horley, who was responsible for changing and giving the school its present name from the previous name of Anglo-Tamil School. The name Horley School has been widely misunderstood as a reference to marble, which is also called Horley in Chinese, a game that was popular amongst its students then. It is noted for its library, which attracts visits from many other schools.

The school was founded by Christian missionary Dr. Kensett in July 1897. The school population grew to be overwhelmingly Indian and the school was named Anglo-Tamil School, at a small wooden shophouse at the corner of Batu Road and Java Street, since demolished.

In 1899, Rev. Abraham became its first headmaster, leading a staff of four teachers. It was then registered as a government-aided school.

In 1904, the school decided to move to Petaling Hill (its present site) after a few evacuations by the sanitary board due to the dilapidated condition of the buildings. Within eight months, enough funds had been collected to erect a new building. Two new wings were constructed and a playing field laid down. In 2008, Methodist Boys' Secondary School was awarded cluster school status by the Malaysian Ministry of Education (MOE).