Methodist Boys' School, Kuala Lumpur

Methodist Boys' School, Kuala Lumpur (; abbreviated MBS 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 MBSians. 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.

In 2008, Methodist Boys' Secondary School was awarded cluster school status by the Ministry Of Education (MOE). In 2009, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (L) Methodist had 644 male students making the total number of students 644. It has a total of 60 teachers.2009

This school is also known as Marble School among the Petaling Street community. After more than a century and twenty-one years since its establishment by a British medical officer on the warship HMS Orion, Dr William T Kensett, MBSSKL has been awarded a cluster school by the Ministry of Education. MBSSKL is the only school in Kuala Lumpur that was established by a British military officer.

History MBSSKL was founded by Rev. Dr. William T. Kensett, a Royal Navy medical officer of the battleship HMS Orion. In July 1897, he had the intention of establishing a church and school for the Tamil community in Kuala Lumpur and he left the British Navy. A small wooden shop house was acquired on the corner of Batu Road and Java Street, and the Tamil-dominated school was named the Anglo-Tamil school.

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

Three years later, the MBSSKL proper was founded by Rev. W. E. Horley at the temporary premises of an unused pork market in Malacca Street. The Anglo-Tamil School was absorbed into it, opening up the school to all races.

In 1904, the school decided to move to Petaling Hill (its present site) after several relocations by the sanitary board due to the dilapidated condition of the building. Thus the Anglo-Tamil school was renamed as the Methodist Boys' School Kuala Lumpur by Zaccheus Jeremy Rajan, the name used to this day. Within eight months, sufficient funds were raised to erect a new building. Two new wings were built and playing fields laid.MBS Centenary Commemorative Book.

In 1954, 1st Kuala Lumpur Boys' Brigade Company was established at the school by Mr. Khoo Oon Soo and Mr. R. A. Allen. After the first few years, 1st KL was moved to the Wesley Church just next door to the school, while the school used the church premises as the first meeting place. 1st Kuala Lumpur Boys' Brigade Company is the third oldest group in Malaysia and the first oldest group in Kuala Lumpur. 1st KL is known due to its history in the results of band competitions, foot marches and Talent Time at the national level. 1st KL also produced a collection of President's Men and Founder's Men, as well as two Queen's Men.

In 1958, this school was divided into secondary schools (MBSSKL) and primary schools (MBPSKL) according to the national education policy at that time.

MBS anthem

The School Song was composed in 1948 by former principal, Hugh F. Clancy. The music was harmonised by N.Swan, in the same year. The song was adapted from the originally titled "Go Northwestern Go", written in 1912 by Theodore Van Etten, a member of the Northwestern University Wildcat Marching Band then. The school anthem was sung over Radio Malaya in 1949 by the school choir. Current school song is titled |”Go Forward MBS”

Former principals

YearsPrincipal1897-1899Dr. William Thomas Kensett, M.D.1899-1901 Rev. Samuel Abraham 1901–1907 Rev. William Edward Horley, M.B.E. 1908–1912 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. 1915Rev. George F. Pykett 1915–1919 Rev. Preston L. Peach, M.A., M.M.E. 1919–1924 Rev. Walter Guy Parker, M.A. 1924–1926 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 Period1945-1946 S. Kanagaratnam (Acting) 1947–1948 Rev. Preston L. Peach, M.A., M.M.E. 1949–1952 Hugh F. Clancy, B.A. 1950–1951 T.K. Cheong (Acting) 1952–1955 Dr. Ho Seng Ong, Ed.D., M.A., P.R.G.S. 1955–1968 T. Mori, R.C.D. 1969–1978 Tan Hee Heng, R.C.D. 1979–1985 Yong Chee Seng 1986–1995 Loh Kung Sing 1995–1996 Hew Yoon Yew 1997–2004 Loo Wan Yong 2004–2005 Moey Yoke Lai2005-2017Wong Chee Kheon2017-2020Brendan Ravi Chandran2020-2026John Toh Kok Min2026–presentDr. Wee Akina Sia Seng Lee

Co-curricular

Uniform bodies There are 10 uniformed bodies in the school as of 2023. Some examples are:

10th Kuala Lumpur Air Scout Group 10th Kuala Lumpur Air Scouts was established in 1915 and absorbed 15th Kuala Lumpur Scouts Troop after the second World War. About 10th KL Air Scouts. Retrieved September 2009

1st Kuala Lumpur Boys' Brigade Company Founded by Mr. Khoo Onn Soo and Mr. R. A. Allen under the sponsorship of Wesley Methodist Church, Kuala Lumpur in 1954. 1st Kuala Lumpur Boys Brigade was the third company to be established in Malaysia and the first company to be established in Kuala Lumpur. About 1st KL. Retrieved September 2009

Kuala Lumpur No.6 Ambulance Cadet Division of St. John Ambulance Malaysia KLN6ACD is a division under St. John Ambulance of Malaysia, part of an international voluntary service organisation 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 the public through duties coordinated by the State Officers.

School Uniform +BadgeMetal Badge with PinShirtStandard Secondary School White Short Sleeve ShirtShirtStandard Secondary School White Short Sleeve ShirtSlacksStandard Secondary School Olive Green Slacks Without PleatsTieRepeating pattern of M.B.S. Crest in Striped Pattern, Black/Dark Blue BackgroundShoes & SocksBlack Shoes with Black Socks /or/ White Shoes with White SocksClass Monitors Board (Lembaga Ketua Kelas)Additional Plastic Tag on top of Standard Uniform, for Class Monitor and Asst. +FormWooven Name Tag (Colour Rotates Yearly) As of 2025:1Yellow Cloth with Black Lettering2Orange Cloth with Black Lettering3Brown Cloth with Black Lettering4Purple Cloth with Black Lettering5White Cloth with Black Lettering +Students' Boards & Service UnitsNameYear Est.UniformPositionSchool BadgeButton-up ShirtSlacks & Belt Neck TieBlazerName TagShoes & Socks Prefectorial Board Lembaga Pengawas1931Probationary PrefectStandard School BadgeShort Sleeved White Shirt Standard Olive Green Long Slacks + Canvas BeltPlain Navy Blue Tie 'Prefect's Tie| rowspan="2" |None | rowspan="2" |Standard Sewn on Name Tag | rowspan="2" |Standard Black / White School Shoes & Socks |- |Junior Prefect |"JUNIOR PREFECT" Yellow Banner |- |Senior Prefect (Informal) | rowspan="2" |"PREFECT" Navy Blue Banner | rowspan="2" |Pleatless Navy Blue Long Slacks + Black Leather Belt

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