Born in 1927 in Penang, Dato’ Tan Boon Lin was a pioneering graduate teacher from the University of Malaya, stepping into roles once held by departing British educators. Coming of age during the Japanese Occupation, Tan embraced the optimism of Merdeka, and the task of nation-building.
He served as headmaster at Gajah Berang School in Melaka, Sultan Abdul Hamid College in Kedah, and most notably at Penang Free School, where he was once a student and teacher, later becoming its first Asian headmaster. His career culminated in the Ministry of Education, serving as the State Director of Education in Pahang and Penang, then as Chief Inspector of Schools, and finally as Director of the Technical & Vocational Division.
In his autobiography, Tan reflects on the mentors who shaped him, the lessons he learned, and his journey through leadership, service, faith, and family. His insights offer valuable guidance to those seeking to make a difference in the lives of young people.
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