Mr Yong Man Fong takes the Science Department to Greater Heights....... 

          

When Mr Yong Man Fong  joined the Science Staff  in 1956, the science department, already the pride of  SMI under Mr Lee Guan Meng, further enhanced the importance  of science by setting up  the Science and Maths Society  which in turn undertook annual science exhibitions which were events highly regarded  among the schools in Ipoh.

        An annual science magazine – THE EXPLORER – was also produced , and this gave many students an opportunity  to present their views  as well as the fruits of their personal   reading and observation.

       Mr Yong Man Fong inaugurated the Perak  inter-school Form Five Maths competitions, which has continued in high popularity and profile ever since.   

  - The above is an excerpt from "Valiant & True" published by the Old Michaelians' Association, This centennial book is available from SMK St Michael,Ipoh ( Tel 05- 2540418)