Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah, school in Putrajaya, Malaysia
Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah is a boys' boarding school in Putrajaya with colorful modern buildings spread across about 35 acres of land. The campus includes classrooms, sports fields, and shared spaces, all carefully maintained and clearly organized.
The school opened in 1963 after being founded in 1961 and completed in 1962. It relocated from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya in 2003, with new buildings officially opened in 2006.
The school is named after King Hisamuddin Alam Shah and carries a royal connection that students embrace with pride. Daily life revolves around house activities and competitions where students work together and build a strong sense of school identity.
The school operates from early morning through late afternoon but closes on Sundays and public holidays. Visitors should call ahead or check the school's website to arrange a visit or get more information.
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, the Sultan of Selangor, attended the opening ceremony in 1964 as a major event with important guests. The first principal's house is named after En. Halimi, showing the school's respect for its founding leadership.
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