List of Sponsors and Supporters



On the 6th February 1816, a committee headed by Reverend Robert Sparke Hutchings, then colonial chap-lain of the Prince of Wales Island submitted a proposal of the establishment of a school to the Governor of the day. On the 21st of October 1816, Penang Free School came into existence. The school is open to all children regardless of race or religion. Hence, it is named the Pinang Free School.

Excerpts of the original charter: "That it will be the first object of the Institution to provide for the Education of such children as would be otherwise, brought up in idleness and consequent vice, and without any means of obtaining instruction either in useful learning or in any manual employment, and to implant in them in the early habits of industry, order and a good conduct." -—from "The Original Plan of the Establishment of Prince of Wales Island, Free School, 1816".

Old Frees Association members with the support from the Association from both Penang and Singapore, has generously supported the good cause for this expedition as they believe the aim of the school have not change for the last 195 years.




M3Asia Sdn. Bhd is a wholly owned subsidiary of M3 Technologies (Asia) Bhd – a mobile content and applications developer listed on the ACE Market of Bursa Securities Malaysia.

M3Asia is a leading distributor of GPS Personal Navigational Devices (PNDs), Navigation software and IT products across the ASEAN region. Our web site: www.m3asia.com

M3Asia is also the sole authorized distributor of the Papago! and Wayway GPS PND & HyperJuice in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand. Maps for the PNDs are provided via strategic partnerships with reputable entities within the GPS/Navigational sphere such as Nav N Go (from Hungary), MFM (Malaysia Free Maps) and Navigasi.Net Indonesia.

M3Asia distributes its PND via the major IT retails stores (Fotokem, SC PNP, Harvey Norman, Foto-Zzoom and many more) across Malaysia as well as through an online eCommerce portal – www.m3shoppe.com)







Penang Global Tourism is the new state tourism bureau set up to work with key tourism players inside & outside of Penang, to promote the state through better forged ties, reliable data & feedback and synergistic activities.

George Town was founded in 1786 by Captain Francis Light, a trader for the British East India Company, as base for the company in the Malay States. 

George Town was voted as one of the best cities in Asia by Asiaweek, ranked 6th in 1998 and 9th in 2000. More recently, George Town has improved a notch to rank as the 9th most liveable city in Asia in a survey of 254 cities worldwide according to an international location ratings survey by Employment Conditions Abroad Limited (ECA International), an agency that develops and provides solutions for the management and assignment of employees around the world, in its annual Location Ratings Survey.

On 7 July 2008, George Town was, together with Malacca, formally inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is officially recognized as having a unique architectural and cultural townscape without parallel anywhere in East and Southeast Asia




Prima Pearl Auto Sdn. Bhd. Toyota Showroom is located at Bayan Lepas, Penang Island. They deal with all Toyota models e.g. Toyota Altis, Touyota Avanza, Toyota Camry, Toyota Fortuner, Toyota Hilux, Toyota Innova, Toyota Vios etc. 

Prima Pearl Auto Sdn. Bhd. also operates a Toyota Service Centre which is located at Sungai Ara, Penang.





Kendall Motor Oil enjoys a dramatic heritage. The Kendall Refining Company was founded in 1881 in Bradford, PA, to refine local grade crude oil into kerosene, lubricants and greases. The Kendall brand has introduced a number of significant industry firsts, including the first oil designated for winter use, the first prepackaged and factory sealed one-quart oil can, as well as the first 2,000-mile motor oil, which prompted the introduction of the brand's iconic Two Finger logo.

Kendall's groundbreaking ways continue today. In 2008, the exclusive Liquid Titanium protection additive was introduced into its oils, providing fuel savings and exceptional engine wear protection, reflected in the expression, "Long Live the Engine." The Kendall brand is highly regarded in the passenger car and heavy-duty engine oil segments and continues to grow today through initiatives such as the Kendall YouTube channel, Kendall Motor Oil Facebook page and the grassroots Team Kendall racing program.

Premium Synthetic Blend API CJ-4 Diesel Engine Oil; Fortified with Liquid Titanium® Protection Additive
Kendall® Super-D XA (eXhaust Advantage) is a premium quality, synthetic blend, API CJ-4 engine oil developed for use in four-stroke cycle diesel engines designed to meet 2007 and later EPA on-highway exhaust emissions standards. It is specially formulated to protect exhaust aftertreatment devices such as diesel particulate filters (DPF), diesel oxidation catalysts (DOC) and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems. It is backward serviceable for use in pre-2007 diesel engines, and may be used in mixed fleets with both diesel and gasoline-fueled vehicles. 

Super-D XA is formulated with a blend of synthetic and high-quality Group II base stocks and a proprietary low-SAPS additive package to provide outstanding engine protection in new and older diesel engines. It is fortified with our exclusive Liquid Titanium® protection additive for enhanced oxidation resistance and protection against wear. This additive enhancement provides increased engine protection from a strongly bonded titanium shield formed on the surface of critical engine parts, which reduces wear and helps extend component life.

Super-D XA has excellent soot dispersancy to protect against abrasive wear and soot-induced oil thickening, and to ensure good low-temperature pumpability even with highly soot-laden oil. It provides excellent bearing corrosion protection and protects against sludge and varnish formation. The synthetic blend formulation provides enhanced thermal stability at high temperatures and improved low-temperature properties compared with conventional diesel engine oils.

















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