VI to be proclaimed as a National Heritage
 
 
14th February 2009 will be forever remembered by all Victorians not just because it was also Valentine’s Day. This had been the day that V.I. was proclaimed as a National Heritage by the Malaysian government. YB Dato’ Seri Haji Mohd Shafie Bin Haji Apdal, Minister of Culture, Arts, Heritage and Unity (who is also an old Victorian – batch of 1976) officiated the event with much pomp and pageantry, amidst full media coverage. To the pleasure and delight of all Victorians, he announced that our school’s name would revert to Victoria Institution, and not the former “SMK Victoria”. Three rounds of the famous VI clap ensued immediately after that. This was the day when many Victorians, including guests, met and mingled with each other. Some had not met each other for ages. Now, there are plans to get VI back on track to its former glory days. All of you are invited to participate in this process in any way you like, be it financial and material contributions, sponsorships, ideas, energy, effort or time. If you are a true Victorian, what better way to show your love to the school by making it Malaysia’s best school. Viva Victoria!
 
“Good news to all Victorians! Victoria Institution to be proclaimed as a National Heritage along with 38 others nationwide. All of you are invited to attend the proclamation ceremony as follows:
 
Date
:
 Saturday,14th Feb 2009
Time
:
 9.30 a.m.
Venue
:
 Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur
 
This event will be attended by the Heritage Commissioner and the Minister of Heritage, Unity, Cultural and Arts, YB Dato’ Seri Haji Mohd Shafie Bin Haji Apdal, who is also an old VI boy (batch of 1976).

While the organizers could only allocate 200 Victorians to be seated in the school hall, around 500 Victorians are expected to watch the proceedings live on close circuit TV (CCTV) at the quadrangle. Therefore, this is the perfect time to organize batch gatherings and reunions on that day. Catering is available by request.

For more details, and to get your personal official invitation, please contact Mohd Rashdan Abdul Rashid (VIOBA Asst Hon Secretary) at 012-2055 296 or 013-294 5096.