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In 1958, the then Prime Minister of Malaya and an alumnus of Penang Free School, Tunku Abdul Rahman, opened the school's Form 6 block, making it the first school in northern Malaya to offer secondary education up to Form 6.
For as long as the Penang Free School has existed, it has shaped some of Malaysia's most influential and celebrated figures.Nearly 5,000 of the Old Frees from all over the country gathered to celebrate the school's history, legacy and achievements. Students, teachers, alumni and officials have paid tribute...
Sep 28, 2016 · The Penang Free School is one of Malaysia’s historic institutions as it is the oldest school and the first English-medium school in the country, with history that dates back to 1816.
The badge was in the news recently when Penang Free School, together with the iconic Alwi Mosque in Kangar, was declared a national heritage site. This well received move is a befitting recognition for the 202-year-old school which holds the enviable record of being the first of its kind to be set up in Southeast Asia.
On the 21st of October 1816, Penang Free School came into existence. The school is open to all children regardless of race or religion. Hence, it is named the Pinang Free School. Housed on rented premises in Love Lane, Free School started as a Day School for boys and continued without interruptions since 1816 to the present day.
Perkataan Free pada nama Penang Free School merujuk kepada kebebasan untuk semua bangsa untuk masuk dan bukannya merujuk kepada pelajaran percuma seperti yang dilakukan oleh Malacca Free School (kini Sekolah Tinggi Melaka).
For as long as the Penang Free School has existed, it has shaped some of Malaysia's most influential and celebrated figures.Nearly 5,000 of the Old Frees from all over the country gathered to celebrate the school's history, legacy and achievements. Students, teachers, alumni and officials have paid tribute...
