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"Located in Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia, Malay College Kuala Kangsar is well known as one of the best boarding schools in the history of Malaysia."
The concept of having an exclusive Malay college for the children of Malay elites was first mooted by Sultan Idris Murshidul A’zam Shah (1849-1916). With the help and encouragement from his three other counterparts, the Sultan of Pahang, the Sultan of Selangor and the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, this concept became a reality.
The construction of this prestigious college began in 1905 after a lot of persuading and convincing of the British by the Sultans. To start off, Sultan Idris Murshidul A’zam Shah donated 30 acres of his land for the college grounds. Thus, the first Malay Residential College began in 1909, with an enrolment of 50 pupils. William Hargreaves, a headmaster from the Penang Free School, was its first headmaster.
On the grounds of MCKK stands the first swimming pool in Perak, was built in 1924. Sometimes called the "Eton of the East", MCKK is proud to have produced distinguished scholars, politicians, corporate leaders and statemen that served the nation.
These include the country’s second Prime Minister, the late Tun Abdul Razak, the former Deputy Prime Minister, Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the former Inspector General of Police, Tan Sri Haniff Omar, Minister in Prime Minister's Dept., Dato' Abang Abu Bakar, former Menteri Besar of Perak, Tan Sri Dato' Seri Ramli Ngah Talib, Tan Sri Zain Azraai and the late father of the Sultan of Brunei. The roll call of its alumni will occupy the major portion of the Who’s Who in the country.
Last viewed - March 18, 2010
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