Welcome to The Boys' Brigade In Malaysia First Johor Bahru Company

1st Johor Bahru was officially enrolled on the 4th November 1956 under the wings of The Singapore Battalion who helped in the formation of the Company. The founding Captain was Mr. Michael Ang who was assisted Rev. Dick shad as Chaplain, Nr. Joseph Victor and Mr. Tony Joyce as Officers.

1965, the Company struggled without a Captain. It was a critical moment in the life of the Company. However, we are thankful to S/Sgt Yap Yok Foo and S/Sgt Ong Eng Boon from 1st Kluang Company. 1966, Mr. Paul Juby and Mr. Gan Yan Guan from 1st Sungei Petani Company was transferred to Johor Bahru and assumed the position of Captain and Officer respectively. Total commitment and dedication from both men help nurture the Company. Many new ideas and systems were introduced. Many boys found Jesus as their Saviour during the late 1960s. Mr. Paul Juby showed his qualities as a fine and dedicated leader. He sent weekly personal letters to all Boys in the Company and had also created the “BB pews” in the church during church Services on Sunday.

1967, a Bugle Band was formed. Tow instructors from the British army stationed in Johor Bahru taught the Boys. 1968, the band took courage to take part in the National Band Competition. We came out Fifth out of the sic bands in our first attempt. Bagpipes were introduced in 1971 and 1974 Mr. Paul Juby left for England, the position of Captain was taken over by Mr. Michael Moorthy. He has been at the helm except for two short intervals. Mr. Michael Moorthy now is the BB Malaysia President.

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