SMK Subang Utama
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Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Subang Utama, (SMKSU) is a secondary school
situated in Subang Jaya
, Malaysia and was formerly known as Sekolah Menengah Subang Jaya 2.
Construction on the campus began in 1987, but was fully ready by October 1989 and accepted its first batch of morning session students on December 4, 1989. Initially, students only took up two blocks of the campus (C Block and D Block) as the other two blocks were occupied temporarily by students from Sekolah Rendah SS19 (SS19 Primary School). Most students come from the area of SS18.
The campus is approximately 130 acre (0.5260918 km²) wide with 3.9 acres (15,782.8 m²) of track and field, a canteen, an assembly area and 4 blocks. A single-story block consisting of four workshops (Bengkel Kemahiran Hidup) was built in 1993 for the Kemahiran Hidup subject (Electrical and Electronic, Pipe and Plumbing, Mechanical, and Technical Drawing,
On the same year, five science labs were fully operational and ready to accommodate students. These science labs include two for the lower secondary cohort, one physics lab, one biology lab and one chemistry lab. Due to shortage of classrooms and an increasing student population throughout the years, these science labs became temporary classrooms for Secondary Four students (Floating Class).
Five years later in 1998, construction began for the school's first surau. The old makeshift surau was closed and the surau was opened to all Muslims, including the public. Another single-storey classroom block was also built to accommodate the increasing student population of the school. This block (F Block) consists of four classrooms, and was usually allocated to Secondary Five classes.
In 2003, the volleyball court between D Block and B Block was torn down for the construction of a two-storey Computer/IT Block. The block remained vacant for a few years, and later only used for teaching purposes. A new volleyball
court, along with a basketball
court, were built next to A Block.
In 2003, construction of the multi-purpose hall was started. Many alumni criticized the building as it was not a proper solid wall, with students still getting wet inside when it rained. Then, the school was among the only secondary schools in Subang Jaya without a proper hall.
The five blocks (including the single-storied one) were named Anggerik, Bakawali, Cempaka, Dahlia and Flora. The fifth block was named Block E
dicapai dalam suasana kondusif
melalui pengajaran-pembelajaran yang berkesan
serta aktiviti-aktiviti kokurikulum
dan pembinaan insan yang terancang
berlandaskan Falsafah Pendidikan Kebangsaan
Mencari ilmu hingga berjaya
Demi masa depan yang tercinta
Untuk nusa dan bangsa
Berjaya dan bersepadu
Cogan kata sekolahku
Menuntut ilmu berdisiplin diri
Melahirkan insan yang berbudi
Miliki guru berdedikasi
Pada guru kami berjanji
Melangkah dan berjuang bersama
Mengharumkan Subang Utama
of SMK Subang Utama has contributed vastly to the school, financially and in terms of support.
In 2009, the school hall which was once known as Dewan Sumbangsih has been renamed Dewan Perdana PIBG after the Parent-Teacher Association for their great efforts in upgrading the school facilities, particularly the school hall.
(red), Hang Kasturi (green), Hang Lekir (orange), Hang Jebat
(yellow) and Hang Lekiu (blue). Hang Lekir has secured a seven year winning streak and has yet to be defeated since 2004. The streak was ended in 2011 by Hang Tuah as they claimed the victory.
The Head Prefect is the highest position bestowed upon a student. His/her election usually goes through an official meeting between the Principal, the Prefect's teacher adviser, the outgoing Head Prefect and his executive committee. The newly elected Head Prefect generally assumes office in August.
In 1998, SMK Subang Utama won second runner up in the Sekolah Harapan Negara Peringkat Kebangsaan contest.
In 1998, SMK Subang Utama was placed third in the Sekolah Sejahtera competition. The school won a computer unit.
In 1999, SMK Subang Utama was the winner of the Program Bersepadu Sekolah Sihat competition.
On 24 November 2000, SMK Subang Utama was acknowledged as "Cemerlang Akademik Kategori Sekolah Menengah" by the Ministry of Education (Malaysia)
for the school's strong academic record in the Penilaian Menengah Rendah
and Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia
examination.
In 2006, SMK Subang Utama was conferred the title Cemerlang (Translation: Excellent) by the Ministry of Education and was nominated as one of the cluster schools in Malaysia. Cluster schools are public schools that are given autonomy in administration and adequate funding from the government to excel in specialized fields (academic, sports and extra-curricular activities) of choice.
Assemblyman for Subang Jaya
, Hannah Yeoh
. Yeoh was a former head-prefect of the school .
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
situated in Subang Jaya
Subang Jaya
Subang Jaya is a suburban city in the Klang Valley, Selangor, Malaysia. It comprises the southern third of the district of Petaling, and is home to a third of the district population of 1.78 million. Subang Jaya comprises , Bandar Sunway, UEP Subang Jaya, Putra Heights and Batu Tiga...
, Malaysia and was formerly known as Sekolah Menengah Subang Jaya 2.
History
This school was one of the earliest secondary school available in Subang Jaya. Back then, it was also known as School 2 (with the title of School 1 given to Sekolah Menengah Subang Jaya). The School is located at Jalan SS18/1A, which is the West of Subang Jaya and off Tujuan Avenue (Persiaran Tujuan). The school's code is BEA 8614Construction on the campus began in 1987, but was fully ready by October 1989 and accepted its first batch of morning session students on December 4, 1989. Initially, students only took up two blocks of the campus (C Block and D Block) as the other two blocks were occupied temporarily by students from Sekolah Rendah SS19 (SS19 Primary School). Most students come from the area of SS18.
The campus is approximately 130 acre (0.5260918 km²) wide with 3.9 acres (15,782.8 m²) of track and field, a canteen, an assembly area and 4 blocks. A single-story block consisting of four workshops (Bengkel Kemahiran Hidup) was built in 1993 for the Kemahiran Hidup subject (Electrical and Electronic, Pipe and Plumbing, Mechanical, and Technical Drawing,
On the same year, five science labs were fully operational and ready to accommodate students. These science labs include two for the lower secondary cohort, one physics lab, one biology lab and one chemistry lab. Due to shortage of classrooms and an increasing student population throughout the years, these science labs became temporary classrooms for Secondary Four students (Floating Class).
Five years later in 1998, construction began for the school's first surau. The old makeshift surau was closed and the surau was opened to all Muslims, including the public. Another single-storey classroom block was also built to accommodate the increasing student population of the school. This block (F Block) consists of four classrooms, and was usually allocated to Secondary Five classes.
In 2003, the volleyball court between D Block and B Block was torn down for the construction of a two-storey Computer/IT Block. The block remained vacant for a few years, and later only used for teaching purposes. A new volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
court, along with a basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
court, were built next to A Block.
In 2003, construction of the multi-purpose hall was started. Many alumni criticized the building as it was not a proper solid wall, with students still getting wet inside when it rained. Then, the school was among the only secondary schools in Subang Jaya without a proper hall.
The five blocks (including the single-storied one) were named Anggerik, Bakawali, Cempaka, Dahlia and Flora. The fifth block was named Block E
School Mission
Kecemerlangan pelajar dan kegemilangan SMKSUdicapai dalam suasana kondusif
melalui pengajaran-pembelajaran yang berkesan
serta aktiviti-aktiviti kokurikulum
dan pembinaan insan yang terancang
berlandaskan Falsafah Pendidikan Kebangsaan
School Anthem
Sekolahku Subang UtamaMencari ilmu hingga berjaya
Demi masa depan yang tercinta
Untuk nusa dan bangsa
Berjaya dan bersepadu
Cogan kata sekolahku
Menuntut ilmu berdisiplin diri
Melahirkan insan yang berbudi
Miliki guru berdedikasi
Pada guru kami berjanji
Melangkah dan berjuang bersama
Mengharumkan Subang Utama
Principals
| # | 01 | The Late Mr.Selva Ganapathy | November 1, 1989 | June 23, 1991 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Mr.Kugen | June 24, 1991 | October 15, 1992 |
| 03 | Madam Kapsah Jaafar | October 16, 1992 | December 3, 1999 |
| 04 | Miss Kamariah Sidek | December 16, 1999 | December 31, 2002 |
| 05 | Madam Nor Hayati | January 1, 2002 | July 31, 2002 |
| 06 | Madam Fatimah Uni | August 1, 2002 | September 19, 2006 |
| 07 | Mr Mothar bin Jaafar | March 1, 2007 | February 25, 2011 |
| 08 | Madam Rahanim Binti Abdul Rahim | May 11, 2011 | Present |
The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent-Teacher AssociationParent-Teacher Association
In the U.S. a parent-teacher association or Parent-Teacher-Student Association is a formal organization composed of parents, teachers and staff that is intended to facilitate parental participation in a public or private school. Most public and private K-8 schools in the U.S. have a PTA, a...
of SMK Subang Utama has contributed vastly to the school, financially and in terms of support.
In 2009, the school hall which was once known as Dewan Sumbangsih has been renamed Dewan Perdana PIBG after the Parent-Teacher Association for their great efforts in upgrading the school facilities, particularly the school hall.
List of PTA Presidents
| # | 01 | Mr. Wan Abdul Wahab bin Abdullah | 1993 | 1993 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Mr. Mohammad Said bin Harun | 1994 | 1998 |
| 03 | Mr. Haji Mohammad bin Afandi Ismail | 1999 | 2000 |
| 04 | Datuk Abdul Razak bin Dawood Sultan | 2001 | 2004 |
| 05 | Tn. Ir. Haji Yusof bin Mohd. Sani | 2005 | 2007 |
| 06 | Mr. Rudy Yong Yeak Yau | 2008 | 2010 |
| 07 | Mr. Andy Oon | 2011 | present |
Sport Houses
There are five sport houses which comprises all students from Forms One through Five. The sport houses are named after the five legendary Malacca warriors. The sport houses which compete in the school's annual Sports Day Competition are Hang TuahHang Tuah
Hang Tuah is a legendary warrior/hero who lived during the reign of Sultan Mansur Shah of the Sultanate of Malacca in the 15th century. He was the greatest of all the laksamana, or sultan's admirals, and was known to be a ferocious fighter...
(red), Hang Kasturi (green), Hang Lekir (orange), Hang Jebat
Hang Jebat
Hang Jebat was the closest companion of the legendary malay hero Hang Tuah. He is well known for his vengeful rebellion against the Malacca Sultan whom he served. After Hang Tuah was sentenced to death, Hang Jebat was conferred by the Sultan of Malacca with the Taming Sari, a sacred kris formerly...
(yellow) and Hang Lekiu (blue). Hang Lekir has secured a seven year winning streak and has yet to be defeated since 2004. The streak was ended in 2011 by Hang Tuah as they claimed the victory.
The Board of Prefects
Prefectship is the highest position of trust the school granted upon a student. Students who intend to run for the prefectship are required to undertake a mandatory four month probationary period during which their personality, character and leadership qualities are appraised. This board supplements the tasks of the School Administration under the leadership of the Head Prefect. Among the duties entrusted on a prefect are overseeing the smooth running of the School Assembly, catching those who break the school rules, conducting spot-checks.The Head Prefect is the highest position bestowed upon a student. His/her election usually goes through an official meeting between the Principal, the Prefect's teacher adviser, the outgoing Head Prefect and his executive committee. The newly elected Head Prefect generally assumes office in August.
List of Head Prefects
| # | 01 | Lau Ken Wah | 1992 | 1993 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Wong Kok Loon | 1993 | 1994 |
| 03 | Su-Anne Toh Ee Shiow | 1994 | 1995 |
| 04 | Hannah Yeoh Hannah Yeoh Hannah Yeoh Tseow Suan is a member of the Selangor State Assembly from the Democratic Action Party . Yeoh, a former lawyer and event manager, won the N31 Subang Jaya state seat against Ong Chong Swen from MCA, a Barisan Nasional component party in the Malaysian general election, 2008... |
1995 | 1996 |
| 05 | Lau Nam Kee | 1996 | 1997 |
| 06 | Toh Mel Vern | 1997 | 1998 |
| 07 | Ignatius Edmond Anthony | 1998 | 1999 |
| 08 | Muhammad Taufiq Nazarudin | 1999 | 2000 |
| 09 | Goh Chee Seng | 2000 | 2001 |
| 10 | Mohamad Hisham | 2001 | 2002 |
| 11 | Karanbir Singh Hundal | 2002 | 2003 |
| 12 | Ooi Yinn Cher | 2003 | 2004 |
| 13 | Adelle Pushparatnam | 2004 | 2005 |
| 14 | Lawrence Wong | 2005 | 2006 |
| 15 | Winter Tan Ian Lee | 2006 | 2007 |
| 16 | Kwok Si Onn | 2007 | 2008 |
| 17 | Joanna Foo Sze-Lin | 2008 | 2009 |
| 18 | Siew Tzer Wern | 2009 | 2010 |
| 19 | Amanda Yeo | 2010 | 2011 |
Awards
In 1997, SMK Subang Utama was awarded the title Sekolah Harapan Negara Peringkat Selangor.In 1998, SMK Subang Utama won second runner up in the Sekolah Harapan Negara Peringkat Kebangsaan contest.
In 1998, SMK Subang Utama was placed third in the Sekolah Sejahtera competition. The school won a computer unit.
In 1999, SMK Subang Utama was the winner of the Program Bersepadu Sekolah Sihat competition.
On 24 November 2000, SMK Subang Utama was acknowledged as "Cemerlang Akademik Kategori Sekolah Menengah" by the Ministry of Education (Malaysia)
Ministry of Education (Malaysia)
The Ministry of Education is a Government ministry responsible for Malaysian educational matters...
for the school's strong academic record in the Penilaian Menengah Rendah
Penilaian Menengah Rendah
Penilaian Menengah Rendah is a Malaysian public examination taken by all Form Three students in both government and private schools throughout the country. It was formerly known as Sijil Rendah Pelajaran...
and Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia
The Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia , or the Malaysian Certificate of Education, is a national examination taken by all fifth-year secondary school students in Malaysia...
examination.
In 2006, SMK Subang Utama was conferred the title Cemerlang (Translation: Excellent) by the Ministry of Education and was nominated as one of the cluster schools in Malaysia. Cluster schools are public schools that are given autonomy in administration and adequate funding from the government to excel in specialized fields (academic, sports and extra-curricular activities) of choice.
Notable alumni
- Hannah YeohHannah YeohHannah Yeoh Tseow Suan is a member of the Selangor State Assembly from the Democratic Action Party . Yeoh, a former lawyer and event manager, won the N31 Subang Jaya state seat against Ong Chong Swen from MCA, a Barisan Nasional component party in the Malaysian general election, 2008...
, incumbent Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly for Subang Jaya (graduated in year 1996) - Joe FlizzowJoe FlizzowJohan bin Ishak , better known by his stage name Joe Flizzow, is an award-winning Malaysian hip hop artist and businessman. He is one half of the internationally renowned Malaysian hip hop duo, Too Phat - the most successful hip hop act to ever emerge from Malaysia...
, internationally renowned Malaysian hip hop singer (graduated in year 1996) - Levy LiLevy LiLevy Li Su Lin a Malaysian of mixed Chinese and Thai descent, is the winner of Miss Malaysia Universe 2008 and represented Malaysia in the Miss Universe beauty pageant held in Vietnam, in June 2008...
, Miss Malaysia Universe 2008 (graduated in year 2004)
Controversies
In June 2008, SMKSU came under the spotlight when the school board member decide to take action if the organisers of the school's annual ex-prefects reunion invite the Pakatan RakyatPakatan Rakyat
Pakatan Rakyat or PR is an informal Malaysian political coalition. It currently controls four state governments while in opposition to the ruling Barisan Nasional at the federal level....
Assemblyman for Subang Jaya
Subang Jaya
Subang Jaya is a suburban city in the Klang Valley, Selangor, Malaysia. It comprises the southern third of the district of Petaling, and is home to a third of the district population of 1.78 million. Subang Jaya comprises , Bandar Sunway, UEP Subang Jaya, Putra Heights and Batu Tiga...
, Hannah Yeoh
Hannah Yeoh
Hannah Yeoh Tseow Suan is a member of the Selangor State Assembly from the Democratic Action Party . Yeoh, a former lawyer and event manager, won the N31 Subang Jaya state seat against Ong Chong Swen from MCA, a Barisan Nasional component party in the Malaysian general election, 2008...
. Yeoh was a former head-prefect of the school .