Saturday March 20, 2010
It has been a week that I experience an important day in my dear life. It was on March 13, to be exact when my wife relayed to me that someone had telephoned me that he wanted to pay me a visit.
She received the call at around noon. I enquired the caller's name from my wife, but she told me the caller didn't want to identify himself. For tthe next three hours or so I had been guessing about the caller's identity.
At around 3 in the evening, a Honda Civic, stopped at our gate. Out came a fat bearded man, two women and 2 young girls. I went to the gate to welcome them. The total stranger smiled at me. My curiosity increased. The man smiled and he expected me to address him. My memory lane was totally blocked. He asked, Remember me?" My memory went back to my college days and asked," Were we college mates? His answer was in the negative. I threw another million dollar question, "Are you a techer?" Negative again. After throwing few more questions, I received negative responses. before apologising for my short memory, he amiled and said, " Ahmad Kemin."
The revealation of his identity,brought me back my backlane memory. My brain trailed back to an time zone that had brought my memory lates to 1966 which is 43 years ago. Imagine meeting someone who was out of sight and our of mind for 43 years! I was 18 -year-old lad from Batu Pahat and Ahmad Kemin was a 19-year-old lad from Kluang Johor. God had made us to meet as temporary teachers at a private school, Jubilee English School at Jalan Haji Manan, Kluang, Johor.
I stayed at my late brother's house at Jalan Haji Manan, while Ahmad stayed with his parents and siblings at Hospital Quarters. Our comandareship was very close. He used to accompany me back to my parents' house in Batu Pahat and I used to visit his family home too. The bond between us ended in December 1966 and we parted ways, I managed to to be a trainee teacher in Language Institute, Pantai Valley, Kuala Lumpur, while Ahmad joined FELDA.
But how did Ahmad manage to trace my whereabouts? All these tears, my name was always in his memory. So on that Saturday, he drove to my village, in Batu Pahat, and he succeeded in locating my brother's house and it was my niece who gave my address and my telephone number to himd.
Albeit we went out of sight and out of sight for 43 years I did enquired from friends and acquaitance about Ahmad, whom I came to know he was in FELDA. Fortunately Ahmad did the same. History has it made, I was posted to Ayer Baloi Pontian Secondary School from 1969 to 1973. My bachelorhood ended when I got married to Azizah, a Muarian, in December 1970. Our first child, Julianaa, a Bank Officer, was born on 7 October 1971 and our second chilld, Dato' Shafik, a corporate figure, was born on 21st October, 1974.From 1974 to 1982 I applied to teach in sultan Allauddin Riayat Shah 1, Pagoh, Muar Johor. It during my tenure in this school that I went to University Malaya to do my Diploma in ESL in 1978-1979. Our youngest child, Mohammad asshad, a computer scientist cum musician was born on 28 August 1982.
My life history made a 360 degree about turn when I went to Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois to pursue my BA and MScD from 1982 - 1985. Upon completion of my studies I was assigned to Institute Technology MARA, Shah Alam from August to November 1985.As of December 1, 1985 I was transferred to ITM Melaka till I officially retired on January 25, 2004. From 27 January 2004 till now I serve as a contract Associate Professor in the same instituition.
Ahamd Kemin's life began as a FELDA officer in Kluang, Johor and he was married to a nurse, coincidently, like my wife too. He got married at 30 and he is blessed with 4 children and 1 grand daughter. Throughout his service, Ahmad never served outside of the State of Johor and he retired as the Manager of a FELDA scheme in Kota Tinggi, Johor, in 2003.
Ahmad Kemin, whom I knew 43 years ago was a handsome, intelligent and talkative personality, Physically he has changed totally. He is fat,bearded qnd open-minded. His only character that he still cheerishes is his talkativeness. Our meeting was being dominated by him talking about his glorious days in FELDA.
God is Great. He made us meet after 43 years when we are in the dawn of our lives. Thanks God, we are still kicking with good minds. Hopefully one day I will make a trip to High Castle, Kota Tinggi in English, one day.
Xong Hee Fatt Choy
Saturday 13 February 2010
To my Chinese friends and colleagues, Xong Hee Fatt Choy. May the tiger bring happiness, prosperity and good health to us.
My students left for homes to be with their beloved ones on Friday and they would be spending a week to release their hardships while in campus. Hopefully Sarah, Md Amzah, Atiqah, Shahrul Nizam, Joanne, Md Nazir , just to name afew, would be fresh and be ready to spend another two months before their final examinations in April.
Holiday is always a pleasure and a real happening if one is able to manage the time wisely. Go and visit you long lost friends and don't forget your siblings and relatives too. Concurrently try to coax new friends who might be able to offer new insights and perspectives on new issues.
Happy Holidays and ensure yourselves maximise your times during the 7 - day stint and don't fail to turn up at Jalan Hang Tuah when the time is due.
Happy Holidays.
Dr Bano
To my Chinese friends and colleagues, Xong Hee Fatt Choy. May the tiger bring happiness, prosperity and good health to us.
My students left for homes to be with their beloved ones on Friday and they would be spending a week to release their hardships while in campus. Hopefully Sarah, Md Amzah, Atiqah, Shahrul Nizam, Joanne, Md Nazir , just to name afew, would be fresh and be ready to spend another two months before their final examinations in April.
Holiday is always a pleasure and a real happening if one is able to manage the time wisely. Go and visit you long lost friends and don't forget your siblings and relatives too. Concurrently try to coax new friends who might be able to offer new insights and perspectives on new issues.
Happy Holidays and ensure yourselves maximise your times during the 7 - day stint and don't fail to turn up at Jalan Hang Tuah when the time is due.
Happy Holidays.
Dr Bano
The Days are Shorter
Assalamualaikum/Good Day Every Able Bodied Humans
January 26 has always been memorable to me. It is a day when I was legally registered as the citizen of this planet earth. It was on Monday, 26th day of January, 1948 when my late beloved Mum, Hjh Kamsiah Hj Salleh, delivered me to this world in a small village, about 3 km from Bandar Penggaraam, Batu Pahat Johor.
My parents, Hj Salim and Hj Kamsiah, provided the basic necessities for me to grow through the Channels of Life. I attended my primary school, Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Soga, Batu Pahat at the age of 5. In fact I was the youngest baby student of my class and I was the teacher's pet most of my student's life. On the fifth year of my schooling I was selected to attend the Special Malay Class in Lim Poon Primary Boys' School where most of the lady teachers taunted me as everybody' lover.
At 12, I became the student of High School Batu Pahat till I sat and passed my Lower Certificate of Education, Federation of Malaya Certificate and Senior Cambridge. During my studies in High School, I was very active in co-curicullar activities. Among the post that I held was the Football Captain of Ibrahim House, Secretary of Boy's Scout and Assistant Scout Master. My commitment to the scoun was rewarded by being presented with the Royal Scout by His Royal Highness Sultan Ismail, the grandfather of the newly appointed the Sultan of Johor, HRH Sultan Tengku Ibrahim.
My teachers have Managed to coax me as a teacher. The first taste of teaching came when I was appointed as a temporary teacher at Sekolah Menengah Senggarang, Batu Pahat. Then I had a short stint in Sekolah Menengah Jubilee, Kluang. Before my 18th Birthday I managed to secure a place as a Trainee Teacher in Language Institute, Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur (1967-69).
While waiting to go to college, I attended the Naval Cadet Selection in Ministry of Defence. I was the youngest candidate ever to attend such interview. Frankly, Abang Naim, was very keen to make me as a naval officer. Surprisingly, after two weeks stint in the camp, I managed to enter the Final Board of Selectors who would send us for two-year Naval training Course in Dartmouth, England. Luckily I was deeply interested to be a uniformed man, and I was among the three, out of nine, who failed the final interview.
In Janury 1967, I registered myself as a Teacher Trainee majoring in Malay and Geography. During my college days I was College Rugby player and I was the singer and drummer for our band, the Rogollers. Our band had performed in many functions, organised by students and the college. We became some sort of celeberity among collegians.
My first posting as a trained teacher was at Sekolah Menengah Ayer Baloi Pontian (1969-1973). Once I was appointed as acting Senior Assistant of that school at the age of 21. I was as popular as ever, I hadv tobsettled down early to my wife Azizah. Our first daughter, Julianaa, RhB Bank Officer, was born during my tenure in Pontian.
In 1974, I was transferred to Sekolah Menengah Sultan Alauddin Riayat Shah I Pagoh Muar. I was appointed as the Afternoon Supervisor, Sports Secretary, Scout Master, English Key Personnel and other posts. in 1979, I took up Diploma English as a Second Langyage, University Malaya. After my diploma studies I was transferred to I Sekolah Menengah Jalan Junid Muar.
In August 1982, I was chosen to read BA/MA (English) in USA and managed to complete both degrees in less than three years. Upon the completion of my studies I was posted to ITM Shah Alam in August 1985. After Shah Alam, I was transferred to UiTM Melaka (1985-now). Among the posts that I have carried in UiTM Melaka were: Language Coordinator, Deputy Director, Students' Affairs, Associate Professor.
My commitment and dedication are always high. I was appointed by HRH Agong as an Assistant Superitendent of Police in the Royal Malaysian Police. During my younger days I represented UiTm in bowling, volleyball and tennis.
My days are getting shorter. I celebrated my 62nd Birthday on Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Family and friends asked what did I wish for? Good Mental Alert, Good Health, Strong Iman and Good rezeki.
To the young, especially my children and students - may hay while the sun shines.
Dr Bano
Wed. February 4, 2010
January 26 has always been memorable to me. It is a day when I was legally registered as the citizen of this planet earth. It was on Monday, 26th day of January, 1948 when my late beloved Mum, Hjh Kamsiah Hj Salleh, delivered me to this world in a small village, about 3 km from Bandar Penggaraam, Batu Pahat Johor.
My parents, Hj Salim and Hj Kamsiah, provided the basic necessities for me to grow through the Channels of Life. I attended my primary school, Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Soga, Batu Pahat at the age of 5. In fact I was the youngest baby student of my class and I was the teacher's pet most of my student's life. On the fifth year of my schooling I was selected to attend the Special Malay Class in Lim Poon Primary Boys' School where most of the lady teachers taunted me as everybody' lover.
At 12, I became the student of High School Batu Pahat till I sat and passed my Lower Certificate of Education, Federation of Malaya Certificate and Senior Cambridge. During my studies in High School, I was very active in co-curicullar activities. Among the post that I held was the Football Captain of Ibrahim House, Secretary of Boy's Scout and Assistant Scout Master. My commitment to the scoun was rewarded by being presented with the Royal Scout by His Royal Highness Sultan Ismail, the grandfather of the newly appointed the Sultan of Johor, HRH Sultan Tengku Ibrahim.
My teachers have Managed to coax me as a teacher. The first taste of teaching came when I was appointed as a temporary teacher at Sekolah Menengah Senggarang, Batu Pahat. Then I had a short stint in Sekolah Menengah Jubilee, Kluang. Before my 18th Birthday I managed to secure a place as a Trainee Teacher in Language Institute, Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur (1967-69).
While waiting to go to college, I attended the Naval Cadet Selection in Ministry of Defence. I was the youngest candidate ever to attend such interview. Frankly, Abang Naim, was very keen to make me as a naval officer. Surprisingly, after two weeks stint in the camp, I managed to enter the Final Board of Selectors who would send us for two-year Naval training Course in Dartmouth, England. Luckily I was deeply interested to be a uniformed man, and I was among the three, out of nine, who failed the final interview.
In Janury 1967, I registered myself as a Teacher Trainee majoring in Malay and Geography. During my college days I was College Rugby player and I was the singer and drummer for our band, the Rogollers. Our band had performed in many functions, organised by students and the college. We became some sort of celeberity among collegians.
My first posting as a trained teacher was at Sekolah Menengah Ayer Baloi Pontian (1969-1973). Once I was appointed as acting Senior Assistant of that school at the age of 21. I was as popular as ever, I hadv tobsettled down early to my wife Azizah. Our first daughter, Julianaa, RhB Bank Officer, was born during my tenure in Pontian.
In 1974, I was transferred to Sekolah Menengah Sultan Alauddin Riayat Shah I Pagoh Muar. I was appointed as the Afternoon Supervisor, Sports Secretary, Scout Master, English Key Personnel and other posts. in 1979, I took up Diploma English as a Second Langyage, University Malaya. After my diploma studies I was transferred to I Sekolah Menengah Jalan Junid Muar.
In August 1982, I was chosen to read BA/MA (English) in USA and managed to complete both degrees in less than three years. Upon the completion of my studies I was posted to ITM Shah Alam in August 1985. After Shah Alam, I was transferred to UiTM Melaka (1985-now). Among the posts that I have carried in UiTM Melaka were: Language Coordinator, Deputy Director, Students' Affairs, Associate Professor.
My commitment and dedication are always high. I was appointed by HRH Agong as an Assistant Superitendent of Police in the Royal Malaysian Police. During my younger days I represented UiTm in bowling, volleyball and tennis.
My days are getting shorter. I celebrated my 62nd Birthday on Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Family and friends asked what did I wish for? Good Mental Alert, Good Health, Strong Iman and Good rezeki.
To the young, especially my children and students - may hay while the sun shines.
Dr Bano
Wed. February 4, 2010
Back to Campus
Back to Campus
Alhamdulillah! After about 6 weeks of rest and leisure, Part 5, 4, 2, 1 students were back in campus on 4 Janary, 2010.
Hopefully my students would be back with new motivation, experience and dedication. Thus my students must strive to achieve the best in 2010. You must be stronger physically and spiritually. Be positive thinkers in your daily chores. Positive thinking must be supplemented by positive environment, motivation and spiritual belief. Having these 4 qualities, on would be able to have a purpose, focus, plan and strategy. Then we are on the road to excellence.
Finally we must work together to make this world a best place to live in.
Dr Bano
Alhamdulillah! After about 6 weeks of rest and leisure, Part 5, 4, 2, 1 students were back in campus on 4 Janary, 2010.
Hopefully my students would be back with new motivation, experience and dedication. Thus my students must strive to achieve the best in 2010. You must be stronger physically and spiritually. Be positive thinkers in your daily chores. Positive thinking must be supplemented by positive environment, motivation and spiritual belief. Having these 4 qualities, on would be able to have a purpose, focus, plan and strategy. Then we are on the road to excellence.
Finally we must work together to make this world a best place to live in.
Dr Bano
Happy New Year
Assalamualaikum and Happy New Year
This salutation are directed to Muslims and non-Muslims alike. New Year means the old year (2009) has evaporated in the course of history.
At mid-night I was asleep while I was waiting for the final moments of 2009. I was awakened on the new year day at around 0130 hours. Instantly I expanded my lungs to inhale the fresh air of 2010. Well, it was Friday January 1, 2010, 25 days prior to my 62nd Birthday.
What have I done and what have I achieves in the 365 days of 2009? Firstly I would describe about my family. I thanked Allah for giving good health to me, my wife, 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Nobody experienced any shortfall in our health.
Next would be my family's dairy. Datuk S, took Siti Atiqah, 22-year-old lass from Kuala Kubu Bharu, as his new wife, in October, in a grand wedding reception in KKB and Muar. Prior to his wedding day, he sponsored 21 members of our family on a 4-day-trip to Jakarta. My grandchildren really enjoyed the trip. Since then Dato' S, my wife have made more than 2 trips on business trip to Jakarta. As for me, I went to Bandung and Padang, Indonesia in December.
Nothing much to scribble on 2009.
Happy New Year to every able-bodied humanoid.
Dr Bano
This salutation are directed to Muslims and non-Muslims alike. New Year means the old year (2009) has evaporated in the course of history.
At mid-night I was asleep while I was waiting for the final moments of 2009. I was awakened on the new year day at around 0130 hours. Instantly I expanded my lungs to inhale the fresh air of 2010. Well, it was Friday January 1, 2010, 25 days prior to my 62nd Birthday.
What have I done and what have I achieves in the 365 days of 2009? Firstly I would describe about my family. I thanked Allah for giving good health to me, my wife, 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Nobody experienced any shortfall in our health.
Next would be my family's dairy. Datuk S, took Siti Atiqah, 22-year-old lass from Kuala Kubu Bharu, as his new wife, in October, in a grand wedding reception in KKB and Muar. Prior to his wedding day, he sponsored 21 members of our family on a 4-day-trip to Jakarta. My grandchildren really enjoyed the trip. Since then Dato' S, my wife have made more than 2 trips on business trip to Jakarta. As for me, I went to Bandung and Padang, Indonesia in December.
Nothing much to scribble on 2009.
Happy New Year to every able-bodied humanoid.
Dr Bano
Steps to Happiness
Dear Readers
As I had already mentioned in my latest blog, Allah says that fasting Muslims will be happiest whenever he is going to break his fast and the memont he is going to meet Allah.Hence all Muslims must totally submit to Allah in order to receive special treatment from Him.
Today, Tuesday, 15/9/09, is just 4 days from the spectecular day, Eidil Fitri, which is going to be celebrated by most Muslims througout the world. Muslims, young and old, would be wearing their best attire, eating delicious and luxurious meals, visiting families and playgrounds.
1st Shawal 1432, would always be cherished by every Muslim on this planet earth.
Eidil Fitri brings joys and happiness to most Muslims, but at the same it may bring sorrow and gloominess to some families who have just lost their loved ones through tragidies, sickness and other means.
Cometh What May, Sunday 20th September 2009, must be celebrated with a lesser fanfare because the final examination is just around the corner. Whatever, to my students who are making their trip homes please recite doa before embarking on your your journey home to be with your loved ones. To the names that are still embedded in my CPU Selamat Hari Raya
UiTM KAG
1. Mohd Fariq
2. Suzi
3. Sharipah
KBM
1. Md Azmi
2. Sara
3. Natasha
4. Md Danial
5. Shahrul Nizam
6. Antarasul
7. Md Bazeris
8. Nor Aishah
9. Zulhelmi
10. Md Shafik
11. Hafitz
12. Md Thalha
13. Khairunisa
14. Asma
15. Nur Hayati
and to all of you in BAS 5A, BACC 4A, BBin 3C, BBHR3a, BACC 1A, BACC 1b and BBHR1A enjoy your Eidil while you can.
Maaf Zahir Bathin
Home Address: 37 Jalan Rajawali 1
Taman Berkat Tanjung Agas
84000 Ledang Johor
0123630698
As I had already mentioned in my latest blog, Allah says that fasting Muslims will be happiest whenever he is going to break his fast and the memont he is going to meet Allah.Hence all Muslims must totally submit to Allah in order to receive special treatment from Him.
Today, Tuesday, 15/9/09, is just 4 days from the spectecular day, Eidil Fitri, which is going to be celebrated by most Muslims througout the world. Muslims, young and old, would be wearing their best attire, eating delicious and luxurious meals, visiting families and playgrounds.
1st Shawal 1432, would always be cherished by every Muslim on this planet earth.
Eidil Fitri brings joys and happiness to most Muslims, but at the same it may bring sorrow and gloominess to some families who have just lost their loved ones through tragidies, sickness and other means.
Cometh What May, Sunday 20th September 2009, must be celebrated with a lesser fanfare because the final examination is just around the corner. Whatever, to my students who are making their trip homes please recite doa before embarking on your your journey home to be with your loved ones. To the names that are still embedded in my CPU Selamat Hari Raya
UiTM KAG
1. Mohd Fariq
2. Suzi
3. Sharipah
KBM
1. Md Azmi
2. Sara
3. Natasha
4. Md Danial
5. Shahrul Nizam
6. Antarasul
7. Md Bazeris
8. Nor Aishah
9. Zulhelmi
10. Md Shafik
11. Hafitz
12. Md Thalha
13. Khairunisa
14. Asma
15. Nur Hayati
and to all of you in BAS 5A, BACC 4A, BBin 3C, BBHR3a, BACC 1A, BACC 1b and BBHR1A enjoy your Eidil while you can.
Maaf Zahir Bathin
Home Address: 37 Jalan Rajawali 1
Taman Berkat Tanjung Agas
84000 Ledang Johor
0123630698
The Burning of the Sins
Assalamualaikum
Today is the 18th day in the Holy Month of Ramadhan. Muslims, young and old, are carrying out a ritual that have practised by others before them.
To fast, Shyyam in Arabic, is to abstain from water, food and sexual desires. Children as young as 7 years old are expected to embark on a noble practice of fasting. People who plans to fast must place a pledge, nyawaitu in Arabic, after taking their late supper. Anyone who fails to offer his pl;edge would not be able to perform the obligatory fast.
Fasting for more than 12 hours needs a lot of guts, patience and endurance.
Au revoir
Today is the 18th day in the Holy Month of Ramadhan. Muslims, young and old, are carrying out a ritual that have practised by others before them.
To fast, Shyyam in Arabic, is to abstain from water, food and sexual desires. Children as young as 7 years old are expected to embark on a noble practice of fasting. People who plans to fast must place a pledge, nyawaitu in Arabic, after taking their late supper. Anyone who fails to offer his pl;edge would not be able to perform the obligatory fast.
Fasting for more than 12 hours needs a lot of guts, patience and endurance.
Au revoir
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