Heart and Soul: Nostalgic about my alma mater, SMK Mahmud, Raub

The writer was the form teacher (front row, middle) of Form 4 Science 1 in SMK Mahmud in 1984. — Photo: Thiagan Mathiaparanam

One of the landmarks in the small and unassuming town of Raub is SMK Mahmud, one in a cluster of the few premier schools in Pahang. It’s located at the gateway to Raub town, a most welcoming sight.

At one time known affectionately as Mahmah School by the Chinese-speaking community there, it was every parent’s wish to have their children study there.