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This History Of V.I. Scouting collects, with careful detail and accuracy, the memories that have intersected thousands of friendships which have thrived in the V.I. Scouting movement. With this record, more friendships can be made; this time, to cut across generation differences. The Scouter of 2000 can now heartily chat with the Pengakap Raja of 1965 with full knowledge of each other's accomplishments, as if each were in the other's shoes. The Scout in 2011 can empathise with the 1921 Scout trudging through swampy heartland and pest-infested rubber estates on his way to Port Swettenham. To feel each other's experience is to be inspired and know how to continue walking along the glorious path of our illustrious predecessors, who are our friends. Loh Kok KinV.I. 1991-1995, Victoria Scout Group E-mail: lkk.dennis3@gmail.com |
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A voluminous work is seldom the result of sole effort. This compilation of V.I. Scouting history has certainly been made possible by many people, and it is impossible to thank everyone. However, there are particular individuals whose significant contributions or constancy in the research process are very much appreciated, namely, 1) Dr Kevin Tan Yew Lee (Former Associate Professor of Law, National University of Singapore) 2) Mr Wan Meng Hao (Former Research Assistant, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore) 3) Tan Sri Dato' Dr Abdul Majid b. Haji Ismail (V.I. 1936 - 1939) 4) Mr Chin Peng Lam (V.I. 1946 - 1951) 5) Colonel (retired) Khong Kim Kong (V.I. 1946 - 1951) 6) Mr Chan Bing Fai (V.I. 1946 - 1951) 7) General (retired) Tan Sri Dato' Seri Mohd. Hashim b. Mohd. Ali (V.I. 1948 - 1953) 8) Mr Ooi Boon Leong (V.I. 1950 - 1956) 9) Professor Ooi Boon Teck (V.I. 1951 - 1957) 10) Mr Khoo Choong Keow (V.I. 1952 - 1958) 11) Dr Koh Tong Bak (V.I. 1956 - 1962) 12) Mr Kuan Beng Teik (V.I. 1957 - 1963) 13) Dr Ernest Yong Foo Yuen (V.I. 1961 - 1967) 14) Dr Yap Piang Kian (V.I. 1961 - 1967) 15) Dr Heong Kong Luen (V.I. 1962 - 1968) 16) Mr Kuan Beng Wai (V.I. 1963 - 1969) 17) Mr Chong Kok Weng (V.I. 1965 - 1971) 18) Mr Dennis Kwok Yoke Kwong (V.I. 1970 - 1975) 19) Dr Alan Teh Kee Hean (V.I. 1971 - 1975) 20) Dr Tay Eng Guan (V.I. 1974 - 1980) 21) Mr Bernard Teo Eu Jen (V.I. 1980-1986) 22) Mr Kenneth Lam Yin Keat (V.I. 1981 - 1987) 23) Mr Soo Hon Weng (V.I. 1983 - 1987) 24) Mr Richard Jacobson (V.I. 1983 - 1989) 25) Mr Michael Chin Yew Ming (V.I. 1984 - 1990) 26) Mr Kenny Khoo Chan Leng (V.I. 1985 - 1989) 27) Dr Sangkaran Ratnam (V.I. 1985 - 1989) 28) Mr Danny Chen Heng Siong (V.I. 1986 - 1992) 29) Mr Edward Mak Eng Kiat (V.I. 1986 - 1990) 30) Mr Sharezal Abdul Wahid (V.I. 1991 - 1995) 31) Mr Mohd. Ackiel b. Ali (V.I. 1993 - 1997) 32) Mr Wilson Wong Jun Jie (V.I. 1995 - 2001) 33) Mr Adam Lee Wai Loon (V.I. 1998 - 2001) 34) Mr Yu Ren Fung (V.I. 1998 - 2002) My deepest gratitude goes to my main advisor, co-researcher and webmaster, Mr Chung Chee Min (V.I. 1953 - 1959), who conceived of this project and persuaded me to undertake the challenge in December 2000. Thank you, Mr Chung and everyone! In fair Victoria where we espy our Scouts, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where sharpened parangs make gloved hands unclean. From forth the fatal loins of these two foes A horde of star-cross'd researchers take their time; Whose adventure gloriously overthrows Doth with their feat bury other mis-histories' grime. The bold passage of their devotion-marked labour, And the termination of all things ignorant, Which, but their research, naught could alter, Is now the many hours' traffic for your attention; The which if you with unwearied eyes attend, What here shall miss, our toil shall strive to mend. (with apologies to William Shakespeare) 
The V.I. Web PageLast update: 15 November 2004. Pagekeeper: Chung Chee Min
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here comes a time when we heed a certain call; for thousands of Victorians,
a decisive call bound us to the fellowship of Scouting. We met some of our
bosom friends and brothers - race, economic background and age immaterial -
while frolicking at camp or toiling on a hike. Sometimes, the interminable
disagreement, the ensuing quarrel and unresolved clash would make avowed
enemies between some of us. So the rains buffet and winds lash, but then
what? After that, the clear skies and the ride on cloud nine; Scouting
friendship eventually binds us all. 
Loh Kok Kin attended the V.I. from 1991 to 1995. His V.I. credentials
are quite unassailable. His mother, Choo Hooi Sin, did her Sixth Form at
the V.I. in 1967-1968, while dad, Loh Kung Sing, was the V.I. Senior
Biology teacher in 1969 and Head of Science in 1970-1971. Kok Kin
distinguished himself at the V.I. by topping his Form for four years running.
He was also Head Monitor of his Form from 1991 to 1993. Never forgetting the
sporting field, he was a School Athlete and in 1994 and 1995, was the
Vice-Captain and Captain of Lee Kuan Yew House (formerly Hepponstall)
respectively. As the Captain, he led his House to victory on Sports Day,
initiating the streak of seven consecutive years of Lee Kuan Yew House
victories; a V.I. record. An accomplished pianist (he holds a Licentiate
Diploma from the Trinity College of Music, London), he provided accompaniment
for the weekly singing of the School Song during school assemblies and also
composed the V.I. Centenary Song. He was also the Chairman of the V.I.
Museum Board. Interest in current affairs and analytical thinking made him
a School Debater. His team were runners-up in the Tan Sri Wira State
Debating Competition in 1995, and today, he still debates, representing
his university at international competitions.