SJKT Sangeetha Sabah Aims To Become Model Tamil School In Perak

IPOH, July 19 (Bernama) -- A reunion gathering of former students and teachers of Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil (SJKT) Perak Sangeetha Sabah held here today is seen as a positive step toward positioning the school as a model Tamil school in Perak.

Organising chairman P. Chithirakala Vasu said the initiative will be led by alumni and former educators in an effort to strengthen the school's standing ahead of its 100th anniversary celebration.

“So far, we have reached out to more than 500 former students, and we are committed to seeing SJKT Sangeetha Sabah thrive and excel. As we know, the school was established in 1934.

“Many of the alumni now hold prominent positions and can contribute ideas and support to help enhance the school’s performance,” she said at the Celebrating 90 Years of Memories reunion event, which was attended by about 50 alumni.

Also present was MIC Vice President Tan Sri M. Ramasamy.

Meanwhile, Ramasamy described Sangeetha Sabah as more than just a school—calling it an institution and a symbol of dedication to learning, heritage, and the values that unite the community.

“This reunion is not merely a return to the past. It is a reaffirmation of identity, a recognition of the bonds that unite us across generations, and a tribute to the teachers and mentors who gave so selflessly.

“It also reflects something greater: the strength of community and the enduring importance of education as a force for progress and unity,” he said.

Founded in 1934 by the late Saravanamuthu as a small music class for the children of Malayan Railways workers, the school has since grown into a cherished educational institution within the local Indian community.

Today, the school operates from a modern four-storey building, completed in 2010, following a development project launched in 2005 to upgrade its facilities and support holistic student development.

-- BERNAMA