Aminuddin Baki National Secondary School, Kuala Lumpur (Malay: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Aminuddin Baki, Kuala Lumpur) is a high performance school[1] located along Jalan Kampung Pandan, Kuala Lumpur. Established in 1958, approximately 1200 students from Form 1 to Form 5 pursue their secondary education here. The school is also known by its abbreviation SABKL and its students are known as SABians.
History
- 1958
- Initially established as Sekolah Menengah Melayu, Kuala Lumpur (Malay Secondary School).
- Temporarily located at the Kampung Baru & Maxwell Primary Schools.
- 1963
- Moved to a new temporary location at the Cochrane Secondary School.
- 1964
- 24 March, moved to the present-day location & changed her name to S.M.K. Aminuddin Baki (Aminuddin Baki National Secondary School).
- 1966
- Form 6 classes have been introduced.
- 1987
- It was categorised under Controlled Schools.
- 1997
- A Daily Hostel was built for students KRK Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
- 1998
- Pioneer School TDKT (Tenaga Diperbaharui & Kecekapan Tenaga)
- 1999
- Pioneer Smart School.
- 2005
- Offers French language lesson for all students.
- 2006
- Sekolah Projek Rintis Sumber Persiaran Terbuka (Open Source Software).
- Pioneer Programme of Microsoft Partners in Learning.
- 2007
- 30 March, proclaimed Cluster School.
- 2010
- Proclaimed High Performance School
Location
Kampung Pandan, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
School Niches
Swimming
The aquatics team in SABKL is famous for producing swimmers.[citation needed]
English
The school places emphasis towards the enhancement of the students' English language skills by encouraging them to participate in various activities and competitions in fields such as:
- Creative Writing
- Public Speaking
- Drama
- Choral Speaking
- Debating
Notable alumni
SABKL has produced successful people in various fields. Among them are:
- Rozali Ismail - Executive Chairman Puncak Niaga Sdn Bhd
- Noh Omar - Former Cabinet Minister
- Yusof Haslam - Actor, film director, film producer and businessman
- Siti Zainon Ismail - Sasterawan Negara ke 18
- Mira Filzah - Actress, Businesswoman
In popular culture
- Featured in Gerak Khas in a few episodes about bullying
- Featured in Sembilu (drama) TV2 drama 2003-2005
References
- ^ Zulkifi, Rasyidah (17 October 2022). "Usaha SMK Aminuddin Baki berbaloi, Pemenang ASSSB Kategori Sekolah Menengah Bandar". Sinar Bestari (in Malay). Retrieved 30 October 2023.
