ST MICHAEL’S INSTITUTION, IPOH

My “extraordinary” alma mater. Fond memories of those years. I was there for about 13 wondrous years with the first 6 years at St Michael’s Primary II. Hello to all Michaelians out there!!!! All thru’ our college ……………………………….

But what I’m about to pen here may not be acceptable to most Michaelians, if not all. SMI is situated right in the middle of Ipoh City fronting the infamous Ipoh Padang. SMI comprises of three, yes 3 schools; namely St. Michael’s Primary I, St. Michael’s Primary II and St Michael’s Secondary – 2 primary schools and 1 secondary school in a cramped compound!

And, all this while since a few decades ago, Jalan SP Seenivasagam, the short main street sandwiched between SMI and the Ipoh Padang is always congested especially during peak hours – cars belonging to parents and school busses double parking on both sides along the road. The completion of a new road along the Kinta River behind the SMI Primaries has helped to reduce traffic congestion along SP but congestion it still is not only along Sp but the new road at the back.

Let’s retain the SMI Secondary as it is – the historical main building that used to be the headquarters of the Japanese Imperial Army during WWII and its additional wings.

Let’s move out Primary I and Primary II to a more conducive area somewhere out of the city centre. Primary I may be somewhere in between Ipoh Garden and Bercham whilst Primary II may be relocated to Meru New Towmship or even to Pasir Puteh/Pengkalan. The Ministry of Education and perhaps the Perak Educaton Department may assist in the relocation of the 2 Primaries.

Space currently occupied by the 2 primaries may be use to improve educational facilities for the Secondary towards making SMI the excellent institution of learning not only in Ipoh but also in Malaysia.

Thus, solving traffic congestions !!!! I’m pretty sure this move will make the traffic police, MBI’s traffic wardens and the State Government (sic) happy! What say you, Michaelians???