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Stebbins, R.
1963
Asian Trip
Kuala Lumpur
Feb. 5. highs up. On rainy days (which must be frequent), there would be rather poor illumination. The walls were light-colored. There was plenty of blackboard space and a good classroom supply of glassware and chemicals. Each student has a locker and equipment he shares with a companion but in exams, the students work separately. The class was analyzing a lead acetate solution. They were also working with silver nitrate. The labs are in heavy use from 7:30 am to 8:30 pm. The chemistry teacher showed us a list of experiments designed to cover the topics in the syllabus. Chemicals are supplied by the government.
The physics lab was also roomy, with high ceiling and high light fixtures, airy and light colored. Electric outlets were adequate. Tables were movable.
The biology lab was somewhat smaller than the other two but was roomy, had adequate table surface, sinks & running water, adequate light, and plenty of blackboard space. Reference collections of local animals were sketchy, however.