15 Jan

1938 – 1939: Colin Arbuthnott

Founded the British Council of Malaya, fostering education and English language skills. Promoted agricultural expansion to provide jobs in paddy farming.

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15 Jan

1936 – 1938: G. G. Howel

Established Kirkby Teacher Training College to produce quality educators in Selangor. The college enhanced education in the state by training competent teachers who contributed to improving the quality of education, […]

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15 Jan

1935 – 1936: Khoo Teik Ee

Launched the Employee Provident Fund. Introduced relief schemes for the unemployed.

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15 Jan

1934 – 1935: R. Boyd

Improved Kuala Lumpur’s infrastructure, creating jobs in railways and agriculture. Educated the community about financial management and good governance.

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15 Jan

1933 – 1934: E. D. Butler

Taught the local community about gardening and sustainable planting. Served as a museum curator, educating on reptiles, birds, and the natural environment.

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15 Jan

1932 – 1933: T. S. Adams

Instrumental in constructing the Oriental Building, once the tallest in Kuala Lumpur. Contributed to the establishment of Central Market, a hub for small businesses. Played a role in setting up […]

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15 Jan

1931 – 1932: A. S. Bailey

Created legal infrastructure for underprivileged students to learn law. Established an institution that became a launchpad for legal practice.

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15 Jan

1930 – 1931: S. Veerasamy

Set up a garden for smallholders to plant vegetables and earn a living in the city.

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15 Jan

1929 – 1930: Choo Kia Peng

Established the Suleiman Golf Club in Cheras, which later became the Royal Selangor Golf Club. Built a 9-hole golf course for the coffee planters.

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15 Jan

1928 – 1929: Andrew Caldecott

Instituted the Rotary Charity Fund. Initiated the Sunshine Box Collection.

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