The hostel was named the MHS Boys' Hostel (Asrama Putera Sekolah Tinggi Melaka) in 1985 and was renamed Tan Sri Datuk Wira Abdul Rahman Arshad Hostel, after the former Director-General of Education, who was an MHS student from 1948 until 1956.
The hostel was named the MHS Boys' Hostel (Asrama Putera Sekolah Tinggi Melaka) in 1985. The hostel was renamed Tan Sri Datuk Wira Abdul Rahman Arshad Hostel General of Education. This was after the former Director. Education was an MHS student from 1948 until 1956.