the merdeka kids - half a century young

The kids in this picture started their primary one education in 1964 when they reached 7 years old. This made them born in 1957 – the year that Malaya got her independence from the British.

As Malaysia celebrates her 50th National Day or Hari Kebangsaan, these Merdeka kids- be they here, there, any where - are celebrating their 50th year, this year too.

Lest we have forgotten them all, these are them from the Anglo-Chinese Primary School, Ipoh : - …

Back row:
L to R: x,………, Ahmad Fadzil
Middle row:
L to R: x, x, x, Choy Khai Choon, Koo Kong Khen, Foong Kee Fatt, Koo Seong Khen, , Ng Teow Tang, x,x,x,x,xx, Neoh Peng Huan, x, x
Seated:
L to R: Tan Say Jim, Lim Beng Fook, x,x,x, Foo Choy Wan (Senior Assistant) , Cheah Chan Yew (Class Teacher), x,x,x,x,x,
Squat:
L to R: x, Tuen Chee, x, Ong Seng Lam, x,x,x,x


Happy Merdeka!