LEADERSHIP
“Leading by Example”
The Management
The management of SBIS is led by the leadership of a dedicated, professional team, with the objective of offering the best international education to the community. Contact us now for more information.
DR. STEVEN BAPTIST
ACADEMIC ADVISOR TO SRI BESTARI SCHOOLS
Dr Steven Baptist, who served as the Principal of Sri Bestari Private School Kuala Lumpur for the past 13 years, has recently been appointed as the Academic Advisor to both Sri Bestari International School and Sri Bestari Private School Kuala Lumpur.
An academician at heart, Dr Baptist brings with him nearly 30 years of experience spanning higher education and school education. He is exceptionally well-qualified for this esteemed position, holding double bachelor’s degrees, double master’s degrees, a doctorate, and several professional qualifications.
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Mr. Lai Kok Wai (Sean)
Principal
Master’s degree in Education (TESL)
Bachelor’s degree in Economics
Diploma in Education
Mr Sean Lai is an experienced education leader with over 15 years of combined teaching and leadership experience across international, vernacular, and national school settings. His professional background spans whole-school leadership, academic governance, and operational management, enabling him to apply global best practices while remaining culturally and academically responsive to diverse learners.
Throughout his career, Mr Lai had led key initiatives including successful external curriculum inspections and the expansion of academic provision to include Early Years and Primary programmes in his previous role.
A strong advocate of holistic education, Mr Lai believes learning is most effective when experienced through meaningful engagement and collaboration. Guided by the belief that “it takes a village to raise a child,” his leadership at Sri Bestari International School focuses on safeguarding, stability, collaboration, and excellence, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where students and educators thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
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Ms. Komal Khorana
Deputy Principal - Curriculum, Learning and Assessment.
Master in Education, School Leadership (Open University Melaya)
Bachelor in Education TESL (Hons) (Management and Science University)
Diploma in Social Science Counselling (College Tunku Abdul Rahman)
Ms Komal Khorana began her teaching career in 2008 after completing her Bachelor of Education (TESL) (Hons). She started as a Key Stage 2 class teacher, where she developed a strong foundation in teaching, learning and pastoral care. In 2013, she was appointed Vice Principal at her previous school, marking an important milestone in her educational leadership journey.
Throughout her career, Ms Komal has been committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that promotes holistic student development. She believes that every child has unique strengths and potential, and that education should empower students to discover their interests, develop their abilities and strive for excellence.
With extensive experience in education and school leadership, Ms Komal is passionate about nurturing a culture of collaboration, professional growth and student-centred learning. She believes that strong partnerships among educators, students and families are essential to creating meaningful learning experiences and preparing students to become confident, responsible and lifelong learners.
Her leadership philosophy is guided by her belief that: “Teamwork is the hallmark of Sri Bestari International School. Through collaborative effort, we can achieve more and provide the best possible learning opportunities for our students, who are the future leaders of tomorrow.”
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Dr. Leong Koon Wah
Deputy Principal - Pastoral Care, Well-Being and Student Development.
Ph.D in Education (Asia e University)
Master in Business Administration (UKM)
Bachelor in Engineering (Hons) (University of Nottingham)
Dr. Leong Koon Wah began his educational career in 2005 after graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Nottingham, UK, followed by a Master of Business Administration from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Driven by a deep passion for teaching and school leadership, he further advanced his academic journey and earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education from Asia e University in 2019.
Dr. Leong started as an Upper Secondary Mathematics teacher, where he specialised in preparing examination cohort students and consistently guided them towards achieving strong outcomes in Mathematics. His commitment to excellence and his ability to inspire both students and colleagues led to his promotion as Head of Mathematics Department in 2016, and subsequently Principal in 2017.
In 2019, Dr. Leong joined Sri Bestari International School (SBIS) as the Head of Secondary, where he was responsible for academic matters, curriculum delivery, and student achievement across the secondary division. During his tenure, he played a key role in strengthening teaching quality, introducing structured academic tracking, and enhancing pastoral support systems for students.
Recognising his strengths in strategic planning and whole-school development, the school leadership reassigned Dr. Leong to the role of Deputy Principal (Enrichment). This transition allowed him to broaden his impact beyond the secondary level. In this capacity, he now oversees school-wide enrichment programmes, co-curricular development, student leadership platforms, and initiatives that promote holistic excellence. His role bridges academic learning with wider student experiences, ensuring that SBIS students thrive both inside and beyond the classroom.
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Board of Governors
Professor Dr. Kamila Ghazali
Honorary Professor, Universiti Malaya & Adjunct Professor, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Dato Dr. Sharifah Maimunah Syed Zin
Consultant STEM Education
Unit International Science
Technology & Innovative
Centre for South-South
Cooperation under the
Auspicious of UNESCO (ISTIC)
Former Director of
Curriculum Development, MoE
Mr. Leo Chan Hon Weng
Company Secretary
Datin Roslina Abdul Manap
Former Head of Accounts
of Sekolah Sri Bestari
Mr. James Wong Chee Chin
Lawyer at Jeff Leong, Poon
and Wong Associates
Administrative and Academic Team
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
Ms. Mary Jane Buniel Ms. Divya Prembaj Ms. Archanaa Harapalasingam Mr. Pardip Singh Ms. Nik Nur Syakira Mohd Rodzi Ms. Rachael Randhawa Ms. Agalyaa Thevi Mr. Muhammad Haziq Muhammad Alif | Ms. Renee Nelson Mathews Ms. Lavenyah Jakanathan Ms. Shamini A/P Thuraisingam Ms. Nicole Mah Kar Hui Ms. Fadzillah Ghazali Ms. Lim Pui Ying Ms. Fareena Elleyna Bte Mohd Isa Ms. Nur Fadhilah Binti Abdullah
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EARLY YEARS AND PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
Ms. Archanaa Harapalasingam Ms. Agalyaa Thevi A/P Varathan Ms. Shermaine Tham Foong Mei Mr. Pardip Singh A/L Dalip Singh Mr. Yong Guo Ping Ms. Saw Kooi Chin (Michelle) Ms. Chionh Ling Xin Ms. Ashvini a/p Vijayan Ms. Kavitha Yanki Naidu Ms. Sylvia a/p Neela Sekhar Ms. Nik Nur Syakira Mohd Rodzi Ms. Samantha Genet | Ms. Alicia Hong Wen Mei Ms. Jennifer Hang Huei Ling Ms. Tan Huei Yin Ms. Teoh Soo Ting Ms. Angel Mageswari D/O Paramasuran Ms. Divya A/P Prembaj Ms. Rachael Randhawa Mr. Muhammad Haziq Muhammad Alif Ms. Ng Yi Hui Ms. Sharidah Nur Irdina Bt Syed Jaffri |
EARLY YEARS AND PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
Ms. Nisaanthini A/P Ganeson Ms. Ashivina A/P Saravanan Ms. Edrianie Marcella By Sanusi Ms. Leong Sze Ching Ms. Ng Mei Ing Ms. Norsasha Faradhila Bt Abdul Hamid Ms. Nur Sakinah Binti Mohamed Jamian Ms. Nurul Atika Bt Mohd Rosli Ms. Nurul Balqis Bt Awaludin
| Ms. Asuwathy A/P Chandrasegaran Ms. Navinder Kaur A/P Jasvir Singh Ms. Hirosha A/P Tharmaraj Ms. Too Mun Yee Ms. Shamala A/P Venketasan Ms. Erni Elysa Camelia Bt Zakaria Ms. Ainin Sofiya Bt Mohd Aziz |
EARLY YEARS AND PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
Mr. Navindar Jit Singh A/L Indar Singh Ms. Umashila Menon Mr. Lin Wei Kit Ms. Norsyabila binti Shrgawi Ms. Aishwary a/p Sivaraman Ms. Dharshanipriyaa a/p Parthiban | Ms. Sangkhirthana Rama Rao Ms. Siti Nur Aishah Bt Suhaimi Ms. Tilly Bee Ms. Faeza Jamaludin Ms. Sharifah Khadijah Wafa Bt Syed Shaiful Amran Wafa
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SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
Ms. Selva Jothy A/P Gunasaigaran Ms. Soo Wan Yong Ms. Sheetal Kunduvaravalappil Ashokan Ms. Nicole Mah Kar Hui Ms. Divya A/P Murthy Ms. Nurul Haleeda Bt Rahman Ms. Giveesha A/P Premananthan Ms. Pavithra a/p Semaadderi Mr. Hazdrin B Sulaiman Ms. Muspirah Irama Bt Ibrahim
| Ms. Lavenyah A/P Jakanathan Ms. Shamini A/P Thuraisingam Ms. Fadzilah Binti Ghazali Mr. Ng Way Hoe Mr. Steven Siah Yuh Yan Ms. Putri Falyani Radhah Mr. Amar Darwisy Md Sani Mr. Galdiv Singh a/l Norata Singh Ms. Nur Halimatus Saadiah Bt Abdullah |
SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
Ms. Marzita Bt Mat Amin Ms. Pavithra Sinnanan Ms. Sandra A/P Albert. John Ms. Hindumathi A/P P. Rajendran Mr. Priseelan a/l Muniandy Ms. Rachel David a/p Allymothu Ms. Nor Azizah Bt. Azahar En. Muhd. Amirul Ashraf B. Noor Azmi Ms. Anis Hadirah Bt Azman | Ms. Lim Pui Ying Ms. Mathumeena a/p Devandrn Ms. Thilagavathy @ Priscilla A/P Masen Ms. Nur Fadhilah Binti Abdullah Ms. Azura Bt Abdul Aziz Ms. Ain Syuhada Bt Rajuli Ms. Cheng Pei See Ms. Annie Laurence Aurelio Guerrero Chua Ms Chen Hee Fan Mr Goh Cheng Khean
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ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS ADMISSIONS & MARKETING PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE HR | ADMIN I.T. INFIRMARY LIBRARY COUNSELOR
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