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Wall of Fame

Notable Alumni of High School Bukit Mertajam (HSBM)

Statesmen & Government Leaders

Judiciary & Public Service

Educaton & Academia

Politcs & Leadership

Corporate & Professional

Other Distnguished Alumni

Short Bio’s

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi

5th Prime Minister of Malaysia

Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi served as Malaysia’s ffh Prime Minister (2003–2009). Known for his moderate leadership style and emphasis on integrity, governance, and human capital development, he remains one of Malaysia’s most respected natonal leaders. His journey from HSBM to natonal leadership refects the school’s strong foundaton in excellence and service

Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak

Former Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang & HSBM Alumni Patron

Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak is a distnguished diplomat and former Governor of Penang (2021– 2025). Having served as Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Afairs, he represented Malaysia on the global stage with distncton. We are honoured to have him as the Patron of HSBM Alumni.

Mohamed Salleh Ismael

First Malaysian Inspector-General of Police

Mohamed Salleh Ismael became Malaysia’s frst local IGP and was instrumental in strengthening the natonal police force during the early years of independence. His service brought pride to HSBM and the naton.

Lamin Mohd Yunus

President of the Court of Appeal, Malaysia

Tan Sri Lamin Mohd Yunus served in one of the highest judicial positons in Malaysia, contributng signifcantly to the naton’s legal system and upholding the rule of law.

Ahmad Kamil Jaafar

Former Secretary-General, Ministry of Foreign Afairs

Tan Sri Ahmad Kamil Jaafar had a distnguished diplomatc career representng Malaysia internatonally and contributng to foreign policy development.

Chin Fung Kee

Queens Scholar & Actng Vice-Chancellor, University of Malaya

Tan Sri Prof Emeritus Chin Fung Kee was a respected academic leader whose contributons to higher educaton signifcantly impacted Malaysia’s academic development.

Ishak Thamby Chik

Former Vice-Chancellor, Universit Sains Malaysia

Professor Ishak Thamby Chik played a key role in strengthening one of Malaysia’s premier universites and advancing academic excellence.

Steven Sim

Minister of Human Resources, Malaysia

Steven Sim represents a new generaton of natonal leadership. His service in government refects the contnued impact of HSBM alumni in shaping Malaysia’s future.

Mohd Radzi Mansor

Chairman, Telekom Malaysia Berhad

Tan Sri Mohd Radzi Mansor has contributed signifcantly to Malaysia’s corporate and telecommunicatons sector, strengthening natonal infrastructure and connectvity.

L. Krishnan

Pioneer of the Malaysian Film Industry

Dato L. Krishnan was a trailblazer in Malaysian cinema, contributng to the growth and cultural development of the local flm industry.

Datuk M. Kuppan

Former Natonal Football Coach

Datuk M. Kuppan served as Malaysia’s natonal football coach and contributed to the development of sports talent in the country.