SMS Tuanku Syed Putra
Sekolah Menengah Sains Tuanku Syed Putra is a premier boarding school located in Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia. In 2010, the school was awarded the Sekolah Berprestasi Tinggi or High Performance School award, a title awarded to the 20 schools in Malaysia that have met stringent criteria including academic achievement, strength of alumni, international recognition, network and linkages.
The school specialises in rugby, cricket, soccer, innovation and invention. The school's performance in the Penilaian Menengah Rendah was the best in Perlis and ranked fourteenth among the Sekolah Berasrama Penuh with 76.92% students gaining straight A's and GPS rating of 1.0526 while Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia was the best in Perlis with 30 students obtaining straight A's.
History
The school were opened on 1973.In June 1981, the school hosted Kelas Matrikulasi Sains, preparing students for their first year at Universiti Sains Malaysia
SMS Tuanku Syed Putra Cricket Team
The cricket team of Sekolah Menengah Sains Tuanku Syed Putra, established in 1979, has been a prominent force in school-level cricket in Malaysia, particularly within the state of Perlis and the national Fully Residential Schools circuit.History and Development
Founded in 1979, SMS Tuanku Syed Putra remains the only school in Perlis with a continuously active cricket team since its establishment. This long-standing presence has made the school a key contributor of players to the Perlis state team for the Malaysia School Sports Council Cricket Championships.The team has benefited significantly from the active involvement of its alumni in coaching and player development. This support has helped the team achieve consistent success, including the formation and rise of a competitive girls’ cricket team.
Achievements
Major accomplishments of the SMS Tuanku Syed Putra cricket team include:1990 – Runner-up, SBP Northern Zone1994 – Third Place, SBP Northern Zone2022 – Champion, Group A SBP Northern Zone2022 – 6th Place, SBP National Cricket Championship2023 – Champion, SBP Northern Zone2023 – Third Place, SBP National Cricket Championship2024 – Third Place, SBP National Cricket Championship2025 – Runner-up, SBP National Cricket Championship 2025 – Champion, Perlis State U-18 Cricket ChampionshipThe school's continued investment in cricket, along with strong alumni backing, has helped SMS Tuanku Syed Putra maintain its status as a powerhouse in Malaysian school cricket.