Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Aminuddin Baki, Kuala Lumpur
Aminuddin Baki National Secondary School, Kuala Lumpur is a high performance school located along Jalan Kampung Pandan, Kuala Lumpur. Established in 1958, approximately 1200 students from Form 1 to Form 5 pursue their secondary education here. The school is also known by its abbreviation SABKL and its students are known as SABians.
History
1958- Initially established as Sekolah Menengah Melayu, Kuala Lumpur.
- Temporarily located at the Kampung Baru & Maxwell Primary Schools.1963
- Moved to a new temporary location at the Cochrane Secondary School.1964
- 24 March, moved to the present-day location & changed her name to S.M.K. Aminuddin Baki.1966
- Form 6 classes have been introduced.1987
- It was categorised under Controlled Schools.1997
- A Daily Hostel was built for students KRK Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.1998
- Pioneer School TDKT 1999
- Pioneer Smart School.2005
- Offers French language lesson for all students.2006
- Sekolah Projek Rintis Sumber Persiaran Terbuka.
- Pioneer Programme of Microsoft Partners in Learning.2007
- 30 March, proclaimed Cluster School.2010
- Proclaimed High Performance School
Location
Kampung Pandan, Ampang, Kuala LumpurSchool Niches
Swimming
The aquatics team in SABKL is famous for producing swimmers.English
The school places emphasis towards the enhancement of the students' English language skills by encouraging them to participate in various activities and competitions in fields such as:- Creative Writing
- Public Speaking
- Drama
- Choral Speaking
- Debating
Notable alumni
SABKL has produced successful people in various fields. Among them are:- Rozali Ismail - Executive Chairman Puncak Niaga Sdn Bhd
- Noh Omar - Former Cabinet Minister
- Yusof Haslam - Actor, film director, film producer and businessman
- Siti Zainon Ismail - Sasterawan Negara ke 18
- Mira Filzah - Actress, Businesswoman
In popular culture
- Featured in Gerak Khas in a few episodes about bullying
- Featured in Sembilu (drama) TV2 drama 2003-2005