Mr Saayun Mingat

After attending Ijah's wedding and a wonderful Singapore holiday, my family and I journeyed back to Putrajaya last Tuesday morning. As my routine, I would stop over at any of my friends' house for a visit. As I chose Pontian - Batu Pahat - Muar - Melaka - Putrajaya route, I stopped at Pt Hj. Karim, Air Baloi to see my old friend Mr. Saayun and his family. 

I first met him on my 2nd. year of teaching when I was transferred from SRJK[C] Loy Yu [2] to SK Sri Setia, Benut. He was like a big brother to me. During those days an ordinary teacher's pay was not much. All I own was a red 125cc Honda GL motorbike bought by my father. Mr. Saayun, and several other teachers [Mr. Saburi, Mr. Hashim, Mr. Zaini, Pn. Tugini & Mr. Bakiron]  would convoy until Benut town after school. Sometimes we have to be extra slow because it is not nice to overtake Mr. Hanafiah, our headmaster who rode his classic Vespa to his home at Sanglang.

I can still remember when my eldest son had a high fever. It was quite late at night. I need to take him to Pontian hospital. The public phone by the roadside was broken. I have to go to the Benut Police Station to make a call to Mr. Saayun. He owns a Toyota KE70 car with a JA? 3434 registration number.  He drove all the way from Air Baloi and helped me to get my sick son to Pontian hospital.

Mr. Saayun is nor retired. But sadly he is not well. He told me his diabetic is getting worse. He has to go for a dialysis treatment three times every week. On my visit it was his 8th. treatment using the dialysis machine. Luckily his wife is always with him. May Allah bless my friend, Mr. Saayun.

Putra Mosque

Putra Mosque, Putrajaya using HTC Desire HD2 smart phone. The image was captured last fine clear Sunday morning before the weekly aerobics classes.It was taken from the Lake Club Putrajaya. That morning, there are several other photographers preparing their "big" cameras and their extra large tripods by the lakeside. I guessed they are waiting for the correct timing to snap the best view of Putra Mosque.

For me, even by using my 1 year old phone, the image was good enough [by my own standard].

120529 @ Universal Studios Singapore

 Visitors lined up to have their photograph taken with the above character.

 Some of the robots welcoming visitors to the studios.

Anum complained that she felt dizzy and vomited a few times after she took the "Human" roller coaster. Within 5 minutes after telling an attendant, she was attended "on-site" by a very polite & professional medical officer. 

 Her blood pressure, heart rate and even her glucose level was taken.

 Anum was wheeled onto an electric buggy and quickly drove into a comfortable sick bay. She rested for nearly 50 minutes before continuing touring the rest of the studios. 

 We met Tn. Hj. Alias and her wife, Pn. Hjh. Radziah. They drove all the way from Pinggiran Putra (near Putrajaya) and stayed at New York Hotel at Johor Bahru. Pn. Hjh. Radziah and I were once teaching at SK Putrajaya 2, Precinct 9. She is now a senior assistant at SK Precinct 11[3] primary school.

Milo Dinosaur Anyone?

Returning home after attending a wedding exposition in Shah Alam, Nurul, my eldest daughter drove us to an eating area in USJ. She said the outlet was "hot" especially during weekends. Not to disappoint her, we agreed to have a try. After browsing trough the menu, I noticed that the foods and drinks were given outrages names.

I chose to have an ice dinosaur milo. To my surprised it was just an ordinary milo ice which was added with some extra milo on top.

One thing I like about the eating outlet. The innovation used in informing the waiter or asking for services; a simple press of a button on the table [no sound], and a waiter will stand in front of you in a short while.

 Discussing and "food tasting" with the prospective caterer for my eldest son's wedding reception.

First hand experience; The cost of hosting a wedding reception is very costly. No wonder brides, bridegrooms and even their parents have terrible headaches in determining the final cost.

Special Dedication

To all the dedicated discipline teachers in schools, please do not feel discouraged during Teacher's Day. I'm sure the above cartoon will be happening to you [most of the time]. A friend told me, if a discipline teacher received  more presents than a class teacher, there is something wrong somewhere.

Konco

As I was driving back to my office after lunch today, I saw this school bus. I'm sure the owner of this bus company have the same roots as mine. In Malay the word "konco" describe bad group of people [gangster]. But in my native mother tongue, "Konco" means good friends. 

The Letter

 The stunning views from the Prime Minister's office. A straight road to PICC

 The "cowboy hat" at the far end of the road is The PICC

Officers from the Prime Minister's office could have a 5 minutes walk to perform their daily prayers at the famous Putra Mosque

The Letter

My family and I have been waiting for this letter for quite some time. Ever since our number, 4075 was announced, we have prepared all the necessary documents. Hopefully our application is successful. InsyaAllah. Ameen.