ALEN NOORDIN

AL FATIHAH IN MEMORY OF MY MOTHER 1st YEAR

2012-02-13T06:55:00.001+08:00

13th February 2012 (1 YEAR AGO 13TH FEB 2011)
Genaplah setahun pemergian Allahyarhamah MAK tercinta..
Sesungguhnya inilah ketentuanNya..
Dirimu MAK mendahului ke kampungan yang abadi di sana
Yang pastinya...
Akan tiba jua hari..saat dan ketika..
diri munyusulimu jua..

Moga Roh MAK dicucuri rahmatNya
&
di tempatkan di kalangan mereka yang beriman...

Amin...

Never be judgemental (LIFE'S LESSON)

2012-02-03T06:34:00.002+08:00

RECEIVED EMAIL FROM MY BROTHER AND ITS TOO GOOD NOT TO SHARE JUST THINK ABOUT THE STORY FOR A MOMENT.....

A doctor entered the hospital in hurry after being called in for an urgent surgery. He answered the call as soon as possible, changed his clothes and went directly to the surgery block. He found the boy’s father going and coming in the hall waiting for the doctor. Once seeing him, the dad yelled, “Why did you take all this time to come? Don’t you know that my son’s life is in danger? Don’t you have the sense of responsibility?”

The doctor smiled and said, “I am sorry, I wasn’t in the hospital and I came the fastest I could after receiving the call…… And now, I wish you’d calm down so that I can do my work.”

“Calm down?! What if your son was in this room right now, would you calm down? If your own son dies now what will you do??” said the father angrily

The doctor smiled again and replied: “From dust we came and to dust we return, blessed be the name of God”. Doctors cannot prolong lives. Go and intercede for your son, we will do our best by God’s grace.”

“Giving advice when we’re not concerned is so easy,” murmured the father.

The surgery took some hours after which the doctor went out happy.

“Thank goodness! Your son is saved!” And without waiting for the father’s reply he carried on his way running. “If you have any question, ask the nurse!!”

“Why is he so arrogant? He couldn’t wait some minutes so that Ican ask about my son’s state” commented the father when seeing the nurse minutes after the doctor left.

The nurse answered, tears coming down her face: “His son died yesterday in a road accident, he was in the burial when we called him for your son’s surgery. And now that he saved your son’s life, he left running to finish his son’s burial.”

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR 2012

2012-01-21T23:56:00.005+08:00

TO ALL OUR CHINESE FRIENDS

新年快乐！(Xīnnián kuàilè!) Happy New Year!

过年好！(Guò nián hǎo!) Happy New Year!

恭喜发财！(Gōngxǐ fācái!) I wish You Great Prosperity!

龙年吉祥！(Lóng nián jíxiáng!) Good Luck in the Year of the
Dragon!

Feeling Philosophical

2012-01-17T22:07:00.006+08:00

We never get what we want,
We never want what we get,
We never have what we like,
We never like what we have.
And still we live & love.
That's life...
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*(Yang ini for Sweet Marie)
The best kind of friends,
Is the kind you can sit on a porch and swing with,
Never say a word,
And then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you've ever had.
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It's true that we don't know
What we've got until it's gone,
But it's also true that we don't know
What we've been missing until it arrives..

Giving someone all your love is never an assurance that they'll love you back!
Don't expect love in return;
Just wait for it to grow in their heart,
But if it doesn't, be content it grew in yours.

It takes only a minute to get a crush on someone,
An hour to like someone,And a day to love someone,
But it takes a lifetime to forget someone.

Don't go for looks; they can deceive.
Don't go for wealth; even that fades away.
Go for someone who makes you smile,
Because it takes only a smile to
Make a dark day seems bright.
Find the one that makes your heart smile!

May you have
Enough happiness to make you sweet,
Enough trials to make you strong,
Enough sorrow to keep you human,
And enough hope to make you happy.

Always put yourself in others' shoes.
If you feel that it hurts you,
It probably hurts the other person, too.

The happiest of people
Don't necessarily have the best of everything;
They just make the most of everything that comes along their way.
Happiness lies for
Those who cry,
Those who hurt,
Those who have searched,
And those who have tried,
For only they can appreciate the importance of people
Who have touched their lives.

When you were born, you were crying
And everyone around you was smiling.
Live your life so that when you die,
You're the one who is smiling
And everyone around you is crying.

--
make eachday a happy day and your fortunes ten times ten

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012

2012-01-01T00:01:00.003+08:00

TO ALL OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS

SARINA,JOSH AND ME WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYBODY A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012
MAY ALLAH SWT BLESS YOU WITH GOOD HEALTH AND GOOD FORTUNE INSYAALLAH.

Where did the year go? Suddenly it is December .......again - and we realize that with giant strides we started in January and within a blink of an eye, 2011 is on its back!

A big "Thank You" to each and everyone of you, for any impact you had on my life this year. Especially for all the e-mails I received....... (special mentioned SWEET MARIE) Thank You without you, I'm sure that 20I1 would have been extremely boring.

From my side I wish you all a Very Happy New Year filled with Loving Wishes and Beautiful Thoughts.

May 2012 mark the beginning of a Tidal Wave of Love,Happiness and Bright Futures.

And to those who need someone special, may you find that true love.

To those who need money, may your finances overflow

To those who need caring, may you find a good heart

To those who need friends, I am still here for you..

Thanks for being my friend!!

ALL THE BEST IN 2012

YEAR END HOLIDAY HATYAI THAILAND

2011-12-29T20:12:00.005+08:00

27TH DECEMBER 2011 INA,JOSH AND ME TOOK A TRIP TO HATYAI FOR FREE AND EASY SHORT HOLIDAY.IT WAS INTERESTING AND FUN WITH LOTS OF PEOPLE AND THE STREETS AND SHOPS BUSY.WE STAYED AT NOVOTEL CENTRAL HATYAI.TOM YAM STILL VERY GOOD AT HAMID RESTAURANT.DURIAN PULUT WAS EXCELLENT. THAI TRADITIONAL MASSAGE AS USUAL WAS VERY GOOD AND FOR RM30 FOR 2 HOURS ITS MASSAGE TIME MOST OF THE TIME. WILL DEFINITELY BE GOING AGAIN GIVEN A CHANCE FOR A SHORT HOLIDAY INSYAALLAH.

INA LOOKING AT ELEPHANT IN THE STREET
INA AND JOSH FREE AND EASY
ME WITH BABY ELEPHANT AT HATYAI
FOOD NEAR THE HOTEL BY MUSLIM LADY
CHRISTMAS DECOR ON MAIN STREET
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR POSTER AT HOTEL

GALA DINNER 2011

2011-12-24T18:33:00.005+08:00

performance by cultural troupe at gala dinner 2011

INA AND ME BEFORE GOING TO THE PNTC GALA DINNER 2011 AT EQUATORIAL HOTEL BALLROOM.

SHARING IS CARING ON WARREN BUFFETT

2011-12-19T09:54:00.006+08:00

DEAR ALL SHARING INFOMATION ON SOMETHINGS THAT SHOULD NOT BE MISSED.TOO GOOD NOT TO SHARE.

"I always knew I was going to be rich.
I don't think I ever doubted it for a minute"
- Warren Buffett

SHARING INFO ABOUT DURIANS

2011-12-15T14:20:00.002+08:00

Durian is the Healing King of All Fruits.....Good news for durian lovers.
THAT IS WHY WE MUST START TO EAT LOTS OF DURIAN SO FRIENDS IF YOU ARE IN PENANG DON'T FORGET DURIAN BALIK PULAU IS A MUST.....

Durian is the Healing King of All Fruits We can give every excuse to consume durians. But this one comes from an "ang moh" (Mat Salleh).

Durian is the Healing King of All Fruits
by Sheryl Walters, citizen journalist(NaturalNews) Durian is a little known fruit from Asia that has an extremely pungent smell and an amazingly sweet taste. The smell of the durian fruit is so bad that many hotels in the areas where durian grows will not allow their guests to have the fruit in their rooms. But those who brave the smell are quickly won over by its beautiful taste and amazing health benefits. Unlike most fruits the durian is left to fall from the tree as this is a sign that it is ripe to eat. People in the local villages of South East Asia , where the durian is most common, call it "The King of Fruits," and they will clear the floor under the trees near to harvest time and then camp near them for up to two months just to make sure they get the fruit at its peak. This is a truly exceptional and healing fruit.

Health Benefits of Durian

Traditionally the durian fruit was seen as a powerful aphrodisiac, while women would eat the ashes from burnt durian skins to help them recover after child birth. But concoctions made from the leaves of the durian tree were also used to help reduce swelling and cure skin disease. More recently nutritionists have claimed that the durian fruit can help lower cholesterol and cleanse the blood as well as cure jaundice and alleviate fevers.

Experts even say that you can rid yourself of yeast infections such as thrush through eating the durian fruit. This is because of the durian's high iron content that helps the white blood cells in our body make specific chemicals that kill off the infection.

The durian is also packed with amino acids as well as Vitamins B, C and E and many people are even comparing the sweet custard like centre of the durian fruit to the goji berry for its high levels of anti oxidants. These anti oxidants help slow down the destruction of cells from free radicals such as pollution and smoking; in doing so, they decrease the effects of aging on the skin giving you a younger more refreshed look.

Among the amino acids found inside the durian is tryptophan. Tryptophan is essential for making and maintaining serotonin levels in the body. Serotonin is the hormone in the body that regulates our happiness. People with low serotonin levels tend to have short tempers, are often moody and suffer from depression. This means that not only will eating the durian fruit help keep your body running smoothly but it will also increase your general happiness and wellbeing.

MALAYSIA 14TH KING.

2011-12-14T16:12:00.003+08:00

DAULAT TUANKU

The Sultan of Kedah, Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah, will serve as the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong for five years from 13 Dec 2011, becoming the only ruler to serve as the King of Malaysia for a second time. The 83 years old, Sultan Abdul Halim elected as the King after the election the first time on 21 September 1970 for a period of five years ending on 20 September 1975.

Today Sultan of Kedah signed a letter of appointment of the as Malaysia's king at the national palace's kuala lumpur. Sultan kedah is king of the 14th as the rotation system practiced by 9 sultans in Malaysia.He will become the first person to hold the position twice, as well as the oldest elected to the office.

Daulat Tuanku Daulat Tuanku Daulat Tuanku

Dirghayu KeBawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Tuanku Abdul Halim Yang di Pertuan Agong ke 14

Pictures of Mohd Joshua at the PNTC Horseshow 2011

2011-12-13T18:48:00.009+08:00

LOOK I AM ON BERTIE THE FLYING HORSE

GO ROCKET GO

BERTIE STRETCHING TO THE LIMIT

I AM ALMOST THERE SHARING IS CARING

2011-12-11T10:23:00.008+08:00

ME GIVING A TALK IN SEOUL KOREA ON A SUBJECT I LOVE "HORSES".

A boat docked in a tiny Mexican fishing village.
A tourist complimented the local fishermen on the quality of their fish and asked how long it took him to catch them.
"Not very long." they answered in unison.
"Why didn't you stay out longer and catch more?"
The fishermen explained that their small catches were sufficient to meet their needs and those of their families.
"But what do you do with the rest of your time?"
"We sleep late, fish a little, play with our children, and take siestas with our wives. In the evenings, we go into the village to see our friends, have a few drinks, play the guitar, and sing a few songs.
We have a full life."
The tourist interrupted,
"I have an MBA from Harvard and I can help you!
You should start by fishing longer every day.
You can then sell the extra fish you catch.
With the extra revenue, you can buy a bigger boat."
"And after that?"
"With the extra money the larger boat will bring, you can buy a second one and a third one and so on until you have an entire fleet of trawlers.
Instead of selling your fish to a middle man, you can then negotiate directly with the processing plants and maybe even open your own plant.
You can then leave this little village and move to Mexico City , Los Angeles , or even New York City !
From there you can direct your huge new enterprise."
"How long would that take?"
"Twenty, perhaps twenty-five years." replied the tourist.
"And after that?"
"Afterwards? Well my friend, that's when it gets really interesting, " answered the tourist, laughing. "When your business gets really big, you can start buying and selling stocks and make millions!"
"Millions? Really? And after that?" asked the fishermen.
"After that you'll be able to retire,
live in a tiny village near the coast,
sleep late, play with your children,
catch a few fish, take a siesta with your wife and spend your evenings drinking and enjoying your friends."
"With all due respect sir, but that's exactly what we are doing now. So what's the point wasting twenty-five years?" asked the Mexicans.
And the moral of this story is:

My Dear Friends and Family ........ If you truly love your job, your friends and your family .... you may already be there!!
I know i am ALMOST THERE and remember you only live but once and i expect to pass through this world but once and any kindness i can show to my fellow humans, let me do it now.Let me not defer or neglect it for i shall not pass this way again.
When i stand before ALMIGHTY ALLAHSWT i would hope that i would not have a single bit of talent left,and could say that "I USED EVERYTHING YOU GAVE ME" SO WHEN I STAND BEFORE THE ALMIGHTY AT THE DAYS END ALLAHSWT SHALL SEE THE SCARS AND KNOW THAT I HAD MY WOUNDS AND ALSO MY HEALINGS.INSYAALLAH AMEEN.

LESSON ON WOMEN POWER

2011-12-07T14:49:00.003+08:00

INA SHOPPING AGAIN

AFTER BEING MARRIED FOR MANY MANY MOONS I LEARNED NOT TO STOP WIFE FROM SHOPPING AND I WANNA SHARE THIS STORY WITH ALL FRIENDS AND FAMILY.

And you still want to argue with your wife? Crazy or what?

A GOOD ADVICE TO THOSE ELIGIBLE BACHELORS LOOKING FOR THEIR MATES!!!

ALSO EQUALLY GOOD INSTRUCTION TO THOSE WHO ARE ALREADY MARRIED AND WANT TO LIVE IN PEACE AND HARMONY WITH THEIR WIVES!!!!!!

OTHERWISE YOU MUST BE PREPARED TO ACCEPT THE WOE-MAN SYNDROME !!!!!

You can grumble because roses have thorns....
Or you can rejoice because thorns have roses....

This is quite interesting. ....
(To women) Please take time to ponder.....
(To men) Just enjoy the story.......

Young King Arthur was ambushed and imprisoned by the monarch of a neighboring kingdom..
The monarch could have killed him but was moved by Arthur's youth and ideals. So, the monarch offered him his freedom, as long as he could answer a very difficult question.
Arthur would have a year to figure out the answer and, if after a year, he still had no answer, he would be put to death.

The question was: What do women really want?

Such a question would perplex even the most knowledgeable man. And to young Arthur, it seemed an impossible query.
But, since it was better than death, he accepted the monarch's proposition to have an answer by year's end.

He returned to his kingdom and began to poll everyone: the princess, the priests, the wise men, and even the court jester. He spoke with everyone, but no one could give him a satisfactory answer.

Many people advised him to consult the old witch, for only she would have the answer. But the price would be high as the witch was famous throughout the kingdom for the exorbitant prices she charged.

The last day of the year arrived and Arthur had no choice but to talk to the witch. She agreed to answer the question, but first he would have to agree to her price.

The old witch wanted to marry Sir Lancelot, the most noble of the Knights of the Round Table, and Arthur's closest friend!
Young Arthur was horrified. She was hunch-backed and hideous, had only one tooth, smelled like sewage, made obscene noises, etc.

He had never encountered such a repugnant creature in all his life.. He refused to force his friend to marry her and endure such a terrible burden.

But Lancelot, having learnt of the proposal, spoke with Arthur.
He said nothing was too big of a sacrifice compared to Arthur's life and the reservation of the Round Table.
Hence, a wedding was proclaimed and the witch answered.

Arthur's question thus: 'What a woman really wants?'
She said, 'A woman wants to be in charge of her own life.'

Everyone in the kingdom instantly knew that the witch had uttered a great truth, and that Arthur's life would be spared. And so it was.
The neighboring monarch granted Arthur his freedom. And Lancelot and the witch had a wonderful wedding.

The honeymoon hour approached and, Lancelot, steeling himself for a horrific experience, entered the bedroom.
But, what a sight awaited him. The most beautiful woman he had ever seen was sitting by the bed.

The astounded Lancelot asked what had happened. The beauty replied that since he had been so kind to her when she appeared as a witch, she would henceforth become her horrible and deformed self only half the time, and be the beautiful maiden the other half.

'Which would you prefer?' She asked him. 'Beautiful during the day .... or at night?'
Lancelot pondered the predicament.
During the day he could have a beautiful woman to show off to his friends,
but at night, in the privacy of his castle, an old witch!
Or,
Would he prefer having a hideous witch during the day?
But by night a beautiful woman for him to enjoy wondrous moments with?

(If you are a man reading this...) What would YOUR choice be?

(If you are a woman reading this...) What would YOUR MAN'S choice be?

And Lancelot's choice is given below...
BUT... please make YOUR choice first before you READ ON... ?

Knowing the answer the witch gave to Arthur for his question,
Sir Lancelot said that he would allow HER to make the choice herself.
Upon hearing this, she announced that she would be beautiful all the time..
Because, he had respected her enough to let her be in charge of her own life.
Now..be careful how you treat a woman and always remember:
IT IS EITHER ' HER WAY ' OR ' NO WAY ' !!

.

VICTORIOUS LAST DAY PNTC HORSE SHOW 2011

2011-12-04T18:51:00.010+08:00

ALHAMDULLILAH SYUKUR ALL WENT VERY WELL THROUGHOUT THE 4 DAYS PNTC HORSESHOW 2011MOHD JOSHUA FINISHED UP VICTORIOUS IN 8 EVENTS.THE EXPERIENCE GAIN BY HIM IS TREMENDOUS WHEN RIDING IN THE JA RODGERS CUP,YOUNG RIDERS CUP,RELAY AND TAKE YOUR OWN LINE,COMPETING WITH RIDERS FROM ALL OVER MALAYSIA,INCLUDING FOREIGN RIDERS...THANK YOU PNTC,COACH JOHARI LEE,EDRIC LEE,TEAM MEMBERS,PENANG EQUESTRIAN ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT MR ALEX RODGERS,GROOMS AND ALL THOSE WHO HELPED HIM NOT FORGETTING INA MY WIFE.IT WAS A TRULY WONDERFUL AND VICTORIOUS HORSESHOW 2011 FOR MOHD JOSHUA. HERE ARE PICTURES OF HIM AND HIS 2 HORSES ROCKET AND BERTIE AT THE PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY.

JOSH WINNING STYLE

JOSH WINNING MEDALS FOR THIS HORSE SHOW
WINNING RIBBONS FOR THIS SHOW
INA AND FRIENDS.
JOSH SALUTING DURING PRIZE PRESENTATION OF THE YOUNG RIDER CUP BY PNTC GM
JOSH RECEIVING THE PRIZE FROM PNTC GM
PRIZE PRESENTATION BY PNTC GM
RELAY TEAM JOSH AND SYED KAMIL NAFIS

JOSH AND ROCKET GETTING THE PRIZE FOR TAKE YOUR OWN LINE.
JOSH AND ROCKET

MOHD JOSHUA WITH BERTIE IN THE CUP

2011-12-03T22:02:00.003+08:00

TODAY WAS THE JOSHUA'S 1ST ATTEMPT WITH BERTIE TO JUMP OVER 115CM,AND ALHAMDULLILAH WHAT A BRILLIANT PERFORMANCE BY THEM IN THE PRESIDENT OF P.E.ASSOCIATION J.A. RODGERS CUP.WELL DONE JOSHUA AND BERTIE. AND TOMORROW WILL BE THE BIG ONE THE YOUNG RIDERS CHALLENGE CUP AND ALSO THE TAKE YOUR OWN LINE JUMPING EVENT.INSYAALAH GOOD NEWS TO COME.

JOSHUA AT THE PRIZE PRESENTATION
JOSHUA RECEIVING THE MEDAL FROM J.A.RODGERS JR.
JOSHUA AND BERTIE RECEIVING THEIR RIBBON.

OPENING DAY PNTC HORSE SHOW2011

2011-12-02T15:57:00.009+08:00

PHOTOS ON OPENING DAY OF PNTC 2011,YB PUAN LYDIA OFFICIALLY OPENED THE SHOW TODAY WITH THE EXPO AND CARNIVAL FOR ALL AND ENTRANCE IS FREE.JOSHUA COMPETED IN THE JUMPING TODAY AND FINISHED 4TH WITH BERTIE.INSYAALLAH TOMORROW BE BETTER RESULTS.

AT THE PNTCEC BOOTH.

INA AND A "GREY HORSE"

INA SHOPPING AGAIN.

JOSHUA and BERTIE AT PRIZE PRESENTATION IN THE 80 TO 100 CM JUMP.CLEAR ROUND ACCUMULATOR.44 POINTS 43.01 SECS.

JOSHUA AND BERTIE 3rd PLACINGS 63% IN THE DRESSAGE GROUP A PRELIM 1C,MAKES THE PAIR IN THE RUNNING FOR OVERALL PLACINGS.

YB LYDIA RELEASING BALOONS OFFICIAL OPENING HORSESHOW2011

YB LYDIA ARRIVING.

MR J.A. RODGERS PRESIDENT PENANG EQUESTRIAN ASSOCIATION ARRIVING.

MOHD JOSHUA STRIKES GOLD

2011-12-01T19:13:00.004+08:00

ALHAMDULLILAH SYUKUR PADA ALLAHSWT.MOHD JOSHUA'S WINS WITH "BERTIE" IN THE 80 TO 100CM JUMPING OPTIMUM TIME.IT WAS A STELLAR PERFORMANCE IN A DIFFICULT DISCIPLINE.A FIGHTING WIN WITH 12 OTHER RIDERS.THE PAIR MANAGED A CLEAR ROUND OVER 10 FENCES AND OPTIMUM TIME OF 80.84.SECS.IN THE FIRST DAY OF COMPETITION,INSYAALLAH THERE BE MORE COMING.

MEDAL AND RIBBON FOR WINNING 1ST PLACE.

JOSH AND BERTIE RECEIVING THE WINNING PRIZE

JOSH AND BERTIE AT WINNERS ENCLOSURE

JOSH AND BERTIE.

JOSH AT PRIZE GIVING WITH HORSE BERTIE.

JOSH AND BERTIE WINS.

PHOTOS HORSESHOW 2011

2011-11-30T11:03:00.003+08:00

INA PROUD MUM

ME NEXT TO THE FLYING PHOENIX THE WOODEN MECHANICAL HORSE

MOHD JOSHUA'S 2011 PNTC HORSE SHOW POSTERS ON DISPLAY

2011-11-29T17:13:00.009+08:00

Mohd Joshua's posters on display during the PNTC HORSE SHOW 2011.

My son Mohd Joshua will start the competition on Thursday 1st December 2011-to- 4th Dec 2011 with a total of 9 events 6 SHOW JUMPING INCLUDING(YOUNG RIDERS TROPHY)AND 3 DRESSAGE.He be riding BERTIE AND ROCKET. Insyaallah will update with good news.

Wedding at KL my nephew in law.

2011-11-28T08:47:00.006+08:00

Granma and Adib at our room in holiday villa,cucu engrossed with IPAD.note Adib stayed with us.

A chance to catch up with KL son/daughter in law Yuli and daughter Zarina with grandchildren Nurin AND Eryzal.

Family with bride/groom

SHARING IS CARING

2011-11-24T21:00:00.003+08:00

DEAR FAMILY AND FRIENDS I CAME ACROSS THIS BRILLIANT PIECE OF WRITING BY BRONNIE WARE AND I THOUGHT ITS BEST I SHARE IT WITH ALL.INSYAALLAH IT BRINGS AWARENESS TO ALL... "We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have."
Give these some deep thoughts......don't leave it till too late.

BY BRONNIE WARE

For many years I worked in palliative care. My patients were those who had gone home to die. Some incredibly special times were shared. I was with them for the last three to twelve weeks of their lives.
People grow a lot when they are faced with their own mortality. I learned never to underestimate someone's capacity for growth. Some changes were phenomenal. Each experienced a variety of emotions, as expected, denial, fear, anger, remorse, more denial and eventually acceptance. Every single patient found their peace before they departed though, every one of them.
When questioned about any regrets they had or anything they would do differently, common themes surfaced again and again. Here are the most common five:

1. I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me
This was the most common regret of all. When people realize that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. Most people have not honored even a half of their dreams and had to die knowing that it was due to choices they had made, or not made. It is very important to try and honor at least some of your dreams along the way. From the moment that you lose your health, it is too late. Health brings a freedom very few realize, until they no longer have it.

2. I wish I didn't work so hard
This came from every male patient that I nursed. They missed their children's youth and their partner's companionship. Women also spoke of this regret. But as most were from an older generation, many of the female patients had not been breadwinners. All of the men I nursed deeply regretted spending so much of their lives on the treadmill of a work existence. By simplifying your lifestyle and making conscious choices along the way, it is possible to not need the income that you think you do. And by creating more space in your life, you become happier and more open to new opportunities, ones more suited to your new lifestyle.

3. I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings
Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others. As a result, they settled for a mediocre existence and never became who they were truly capable of becoming. Many developed illnesses relating to the bitterness and resentment they carried as a result.
We cannot control the reactions of others. However, although people may initially react when you change the way you are by speaking honestly, in the end it raises the relationship to a whole new and healthier level. Either that or it releases the unhealthy relationship from your life. Either way, you win.

4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends
Often they would not truly realize the full benefits of old friends until their dying weeks and it was not always possible to track them down. Many had become so caught up in their own lives that they had let golden friendships slip by over the years. There were many deep regrets about not giving friendships the time and effort that they deserved. Everyone misses their friends when they are dying. It is common for anyone in a busy lifestyle to let friendships slip. But when you are faced with your approaching death, the physical details of life fall away. People do want to get their financial affairs in order if possible. But it is not money or status that holds the true importance for them. They want to get things in order more for the benefit of those they love. Usually though, they are too ill and weary to ever manage this task. It is all comes down to love and relationships in the end. That is all that remains in the final weeks, love and relationships.

5. I wish that I had let myself be happier
This is a surprisingly common one. Many did not realize until the end that happiness is a choice. They had stayed stuck in old patterns and habits. The so-called 'comfort' of familiarity overflowed into their emotions, as well as their physical lives. Fear of change had them pretending to others, and to their selves, that they were content. When deep within, they longed to laugh properly and have silliness in their life again.
When you are on your deathbed, what others think of you is a long way from your mind. How wonderful to be able to let go and smile again, long before you are dying. Life is a choice. It is YOUR life. Choose consciously, choose wisely, choose honestly. Choose happiness.

PNTC HORSE SHOW 1st to 4th Dec 2011

2011-11-23T12:26:00.005+08:00

THE STAR METRO 23/11/11 JOSHUA'S PICTURE AS INTRODUCTION HEADLINE TO THE PNTC EQUESTRIAN HORSE SHOW.

ITS TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN WHEN PNTC EQUESTRIAN HOLDS ITS HORSE SHOW AND ITS FUN FUN FUN FOR ALL.MACAM MACAM ADA PONY RIDES,FACE PAINTING BALLOON SCULPTURE, SNAKEMAN SHOW,PUPPET SHOW, CARNIVAL EVENTS AND EXPO,CARRIAGE RIDES,SOUVENIRS AND NOT FORGETTING THE SHOW JUMPING AND DRESSAGE COMPETITIONS INCLUDING PONY GAMES.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY,A GALLOPING GOOD TIME FOR KIDS AND BEST OF ALL ADMISSION IS FREE.EQUESTRIAN COMPETITIONS STARTS 2ND DEC TO 4TH DEC,AT MAIN ARENA.ALL ARE WELCOME.

20112011 (20th November 2011)

2011-11-20T21:43:00.006+08:00

OLD BLACK AND WHITE TV SET.
HOW TIME FLIES..

TO ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS ON THIS SIGNIFICANT DATE I WANT TO SHARE WITH YOU ALL WHAT I CALL AN IMPORTANT 5 SHORT CHAPTER OF LIFE,HOPEFULLY WE ALL HAVE BEEN THROUGH AND EXPERIENCED CHAPTER 1 TO 3 AND NOW WE ARE WELL AND TRULY ON THE WAY INTO CHAPTER 4 AND 5. INSYAALLAH.

Five Short Chapters

Chapter I
I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I fall in
I am lost . . . I am helpless
It isn’t my fault.
It takes forever to find a way out.

Chapter II
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I pretend I don’t see it.
I fall in again.
I can’t believe I am in the same place.
But, it isn’t my fault.
It still takes a long time to get out.

Chapter III
I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I see it is there.
I still fall in . . . it’s a habit.
My eyes are open.
I know where I am.
It is my fault.
I get out immediately.

Chapter IV
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I walk around it.

Chapter V
I walk down another street.

FEELING JOVIAL AND TIME TO LOL

2011-11-18T10:16:00.002+08:00

OK SO NOW YOU HAVE LOL NOW WHICH ONE ARE YOU AND WHICH ONE DO YOU WANT YOUR KIDS TO BE?THINK ABOUT IT AS FOR ME THE 1ST 3 WILL DO I DON'T MIND,PRAY GOD NOT THE LAST ONE INSYAALLAH

SHARING WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS

2011-11-15T16:11:00.007+08:00

Burnt biscuits shows the way.

Hello, to all my family and friends,i am getting that philosophical urge again and hence would like to share this n3 with all of you

When I was a kid, my Mum liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now & then & I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work. On that evening so long ago, my Mum placed a plate of eggs, sausage, and extremely burned biscuits in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed! Yet all my dad did was reach for his biscuit, smile at my Mum and ask me how my day was at school.

I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do remember hearing my Mum apologize to my dad for burning the biscuits. And I'll never forget what he said: "Honey, I love burned biscuits."

Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if he really liked his biscuits burned. He wrapped me in his arms and said, "Your momma put in a long hard day at work today and she's real tired. And besides... A burnt biscuit never hurt anyone!"
I'm not the best at hardly anything, and I forget birthdays and anniversaries just like everyone else. What I've learned over the years is that learning to accept each others faults and choosing to celebrate each other’s differences, is one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship.

So...please pass me a biscuit. And yes, the burned one will do just fine!
Life is too short to wake up with regrets.
You know, life is full of imperfect things... And imperfect people. Love the people who treat you right and forget about the ones who don't.
ENJOY LIFE NOW - IT HAS AN EXPIRATION DATE
May today be yet another blessed day for you INSYAALLAH, because Life is a gift after all.Read and think about it,i felt humbled after reading and reminding myself of what's written below:
LIFE IS A GIFT
Today before you say an unkind word – Think of someone who can’t speak.

Before you complain about the taste of your food – Think of someone who has nothing to eat.

Today before you complain about life – Think of someone who went too early to heaven.

Before you complain about your husband or wife – Think of someone’s crying out to God for companion.

Before you complain about your children – Think of someone who desires children but they’re barren.

Before you argue about your dirty house, someone didn’t clean or sweep – Think of the people who are living in the streets.

Before whining about the distance you drive – Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet,

And when you are tired and complain about your job – Think of the unemployed, the disabled and those who wished they had your job.

But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another – Remember that not one of us are without sin and we all answer to one maker.

And when the depressing thoughts seem to get you down – Put a smile on your face and thank God you’re alive and still around.

Life is a gift…Live it…Enjoy it…Celebrate it…And fulfil it... GOD BLESS INSYAALLAH

AN HISTORIC DATE 11/11/11

2011-11-11T17:12:00.004+08:00

LOOKING BACK AT A MOMENT IN TIME AND PROBABLY WE WONT BE ABLE TO SEE THIS DATE IN FUTURE 11/11/11 AGAIN.
THE DAY STARTED AT 9.30 AM WHEN INA AND ME PICKING UP PEGGY AND WILLIAM FOR OUR DRIVE TO IPOH TO SENT THEM TO IPOH FOR THE NEXT PART OF THEIR VISIT AND WE HAD LUNCH AT IPOH AT THE FAMOUS PAKEEZAH RESTAURANT JOINED BY MY BROTHER TOMMY WHO WAS ALREADY IN IPOH SINCE YESTERDAY.
AFTER LUNCH THEY CHECKED IN AT IMPIANA AND AFTER BIDDING FAREWELL TILL WE MEET AGAIN WE DROVE HOME TO PENANG.SO THAT IS HOW WE SPEND OUR DAY ON THIS AUSPICIOUS 11/11/11.
ALHAMDULLILAH SYUKUR PADA ALLAH SWT ALL IS WELL.

WE HAD TANDOORI CHICKEN

OUR TABLE BEHIND THE GLASS PANEL

THE MAIN ENTRANCE PAKEEZAH

BRIYANI RICE

GARLIC NAAN

MY BROTHER AND ME HAD LUNCH IN PAKEEZAH RESTAURANT IPOH

THE FOUR OF US FROM PENANG TO IPOH TODAY JOINED BY TOMMY AND LUNCH AT PAKEEZAH RESTAURANT.

COUSIN PEGGY AND WILLIAM VISIT TO PENANG

2011-11-10T18:34:00.005+08:00

My cousin from Perth Peggy who was born here in Penang came over for a visit arriving here on Monday 7th NoV 2011,3days after my Operation and i was glad i am able to get out of hospital and be with her during her stay here.William our family friend also flew in from Seattle to join Peggy for the visit.Peggy and me share the same GRANDFATHER M.M NOORDIN OF PENANG.Peggy's mother Cik Rajah Noordin was my father's sister.I was happy that she could spend Hari Raya Qurban with us here in Penang. Below are photos taken at GOLDEN SANDS HOTEL BATU FERINGGI ON WEDNESDAY 9TH NOV2011.

(LTOR)ME,INA,WILLIAM,PEGGY

INA,WILLIAM,PEGGY

WILLIAM,PEGGY

Friday 4th of November 2011 Operation Day

2011-11-07T10:45:00.004+08:00

CANNOT WAIT TO GO HOME

STILL OUT AFTER THE OPERATION.

Today at 1105am i checked in at Gleneagles hospital Penang,my laparoscoping Hernia operation was scheduled for 3pm.The doctor attending to me is DR VIMAL,The operation is expected to be around 1hr 30 mins,I was back in my ward room 303,at around 630pm.That night after the operation was a painful and restless night.The next day i was discharged at around 3pm and went home to recover as i find sleeping in my own bed was more comfortable than the hospital.,getting in and out of bed was a bit difficult,nevertheless manageable.I was actually walking slowly and managing myself despite feeling a little pain on my right side where the hernia was repaired.I am confident that i can start working on Tuesday 8th November 2011 although i wont be doing much just giving some pointers and directions to my new assistant undergoing on job training.I would like to thank all FAMILIES AND FRIENDS and well wishers for their prayers and doa and also the many many MANY emails and sms and there were heaps of it that i received from all over the world.ONCE AGAIN Thank You Thank You all,i really appreciate it.ALHAMDULLILAH SYUKUR PADA ALLAH SWT.

OPERATION FOR INGUINAL HERNIA 4TH NOVEMBER2011

2011-11-03T16:40:00.003+08:00

TO ALL MY DEAR FAMILY AND FRIENDS,I WILL BE UNDERGOING LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY FOR INGUINAL HERNIA AT GLENEAGLES HOSPITAL PENANG SCHEDULED AT APPROXIMATELY 3PM. SURGERY BE DONE BY DR VIMAL.I WILL BE ADMITTED AT 11AM TOMORROW.I SHOULD BE OUT OF OPERATION BY 5PM 0R 6PM.ONCE AGAIN PLEASE SAY A DOA FOR ME AND INSYAALLAH I WILL BE ALRIGHT,IN MY LIFE I HAVE GONE THROUGH THE BIG C IN 2008 AND THE TREATMENT OF CHEMOTHERAPHY AND RADIATION,I THINK INSYAALLAH I CAN GO THROUGH THIS MINOR SETBACK ESPECIALLY WITH ALL THE DOA AND PRAYERS FROM MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS.WILL UPDATE WHEN ABLE INSYAALLAH.BELOW IS INFORMATION FOR THE OPERATION.

Approximately 600,000 hernia repair operations are performed annually in the United States. Many are performed by the conventional "open" method. Some are performed laparoscopically. Laparoscopic hernia repair is a relatively new surgical technique to fix tears in the abdominal wall (muscle) using small incisions, a patch (mesh), and special cameras to view inside the body. It frequently offers a more rapid recovery for the patient, less postoperative pain, and a quicker return to work and normal activities.
What is a Hernia?
A hernia is a defect in the abdominal wall, in which the inside layers of the abdominal muscle have weakened resulting in a bulge or tear. In the same way that an inner tube pushes through a damaged tire, the inner lining of the abdomen pushes through the weakened area of the abdominal wall to form a small bubble or balloon-like sac. When a loop of intestine or abdominal tissue pushes into the sac, severe pain and other potentially serious complications can result.
Both men and women can get a hernia. Some hernias are present at birth (congenital), while others develop over time. A hernia does not get better over time; a hernia will not go away by itself. Hernias most commonly occur in the groin ('inguinal hernias'), around the belly button ('umbilical hernias'), and near the site of a previous surgical operation ('incisional hernias').

How do I Know if I Have a Hernia?
Frequently, hernias are easily felt and diagnosed. You may notice a bulge under the skin. You may feel pain when you lift heavy objects, cough, strain during urination or bowel movements or during prolonged standing or sitting.
The pain may be sharp and immediate or a dull ache that gets worse toward the end of the day. Severe, continuous pain, redness and tenderness are signs that the hernia may be entrapped or strangulated. These symptoms are cause for concern and immediate contact of your physician or surgeon.

What causes hernias?
The wall of the abdomen has natural areas of potential weakness. Hernias can develop at these or other areas due to heavy strain on the abdominal wall, aging, injury, an old incision or a weakness in the abdominal wall present at birth. Anyone can get a hernia at any age. Most hernias in children are congenital. In adults, a natural weakness or strain from heavy lifting, persistent coughing, difficulty with bowel movements or urination can cause the abdominal wall to weaken or separate, and hernias to form.
Treatment Options:
There is no acceptable nonsurgical medical treatment for a hernia. The use of a truss (hernia belt) can help keep the hernia from bulging but eventually will fail. The truss also causes the formation of scar tissue around the hernia making the repair more difficult. If you suspect you have a hernia, consult with your physician or surgeon promptly. Delayed hernia repair can result in intestinal incarceration (intestine is trapped inside the hernia sac) or strangulation (intestine is trapped and develops gangrene). The latter is a surgical emergency.
The hernia will not go away without treatment; it will only get bigger. The bigger the defect the bigger the operation required to fix it.

Under certain circumstances the hernia may be watched and followed closely by a physician. These situations are unique to those individuals who are at high operative risks (i.e. those with severe heart or lung disease, or bleeding problems). Of course, even in the high risk person, if the symptoms become severe or if strangulation occurs, then an operation must be performed.

Surgical Repair
There are two main options for hernia repair:
Open Repair: The traditional, open repair has been the gold standard for over 100 years. There are 5-10 different approaches that are performed routinely with local and intravenous sedation. Due to the larger size of the incision, open hernia repair is generally painful with a relatively long recovery period.
Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) Repair: Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) Repair has been developed over the past decade. It is usually performed under general anesthesia but spinal anesthesia is also an option. Local anesthesia can be used under special circumstances.
Benefits of Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) Repair
shorter operative time
less pain
shorter recover period
Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) Hernia Repair
In laparoscopic hernia surgery, a telescope attached to a camera is inserted through a small incision that is made under the patient's belly button. Two other small cuts are made (each no larger than the diameter of pencil eraser) in the lower abdomen. The hernia defect is reinforced with a 'mesh' (synthetic material made from the same material that stitches are made from) and secured in position with stitches/staples/titanium tacks or tissue glue, depending on the preference of your individual surgeon.

Ventral Hernia Repair (Laparoscopic)

Incisional, Ventral, Epigastric, or Umbilical hernias are defects of the anterior abdominal wall. They may be congenital (umbilical hernia) or acquired (incisional). Incisional hernias form after surgery through the incision site or previous drain sites, or laparoscopic trocar insertion sites. Incisional hernias are reported to occur in approximately 4-10% of patients after open surgical procedures. Certain risk factors predispose patients to develop incisional hernias, such as obesity, diabetes, respiratory insufficiency ( lung disease), steroids, wound contamination, postoperative wound infection, smoking, inherited disorders such as Marfan's syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, as well as poor surgical technique. Approximately 90,000-100,000 incisional hernia repairs are performed annually in the United States.

These hernias present much the same way inguinal hernias do. That is, they present with a bulge near or at a previous incision. Some patients may experience discomfort, abdominal cramping or complete intestinal obstruction, or incarceration as a result of these hernias.

The principle of surgical repair entails the use of prosthetic mesh to repair large defects in order to minimize tension on the repair. A tension free repair has a lesser chance of hernia recurrence. Traditionally, the old scar is incised and removed, and the entire length of the incision inspected. Generally, there are multiple hernia defects other than the one(s) discovered by physical examination. The area requiring coverage is usually large and requires much surgical dissection. A prosthetic mesh is used to cover the defect(s), and the wound closed. This is a major surgical procedure and often complicated. Infection rates following repair may be as high a 7.0%. Recurrence can be up to 5%, or higher, depending on the patient's preoperative risk factors. While the use of prosthetic mesh has decreased the number of recurrences, it has also been implicated in increased infection rates, adhesion or scar formation of the abdominal contents to the anterior abdominal wall leading to intestinal obstruction and fistula formation. However, overall, recovery is usually excellent and patients return to normal activity within a matter of weeks.

The laparoscopic repair of ventral hernias was designed to minimize operative trauma to the patient. As mentioned, these are often complicated repairs requiring large incisions and extensive tissue dissection. The principles governing a laparoscopic ventral hernia repair are based on those of open Stoppa ventral hernia repair. A large piece of prosthetic mesh is placed under the hernia defect with a wide margin of mesh outside the defect (see figure). The mesh is anchored in to place with eight full thickness sutures and secured to the anterior abdominal wall with a varying number of tacs, placed laparoscopically.

A patient is a candidate for laparoscopic incisional hernia repair if they are medically able to undergo general anesthesia. Also, the defect must "allow" the surgeon to place the laparoscopic trocars in such positions that repair are ergonomically possible. In some very large or giant hernias, the abdominal wall is distorted to such a degree that it is impossible to safely place laparoscopic trocars. Ancillary studies, such as CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis are helpful in making this decision. Patients are also given a bowel preparation to evacuate the colon and decrease the number of intestinal bacteria prior to surgery.

Patients are admitted the same day of their surgery. Following the procedure and recovery from anesthesia, they are taken to a hospital room where they spend the night. We encourage our patients to move as quickly as possible. It is extremely important to be active early in order to stave off some of the complication seen postoperatively, such as pneumonia, deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (clots in the legs that break off and go the lungs). Postoperative pain is variable, and can be considerable during the first 24 hours. As such, patients are given I.V. narcotics as needed, and are changed to oral analgesics the next day. Generally, most patients stay in the hospital 1 or 3 days following surgery. Patients are then seen, by the surgeon, one to two weeks after discharge. There is no dietary restriction. Activity level is restricted by the patient's comfort level. However, it is generally not advisable to engage in any strenuous exercise or heavy lifting for several weeks, to allow the hernia repair to heal.

Risks of Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) Hernia Surgery
Any operation may be associated with complications. The primary complications of any operation are bleeding and infection, which are uncommon with laparoscopic hernia repair.
There is a slight risk of injury to the urinary bladder, the intestines, blood vessels, nerves or the sperm tube going to the testicle.
Difficulty urinating after surgery is not unusual and may require a temporary tube into the urinary bladder.
Any time a hernia is repaired it can come back. This long-term recurrence rate is not yet known. Your surgeon will help you decide if the risks of laparoscopic hernia repair are less than the risks of leaving the condition untreated.
Is Everyone a Candidate for Laparoscopic Hernia Repair?
Only after a thorough examination can your surgeon determine whether laparoscopic hernia repair is right for you. The procedure may not be best for some patients who have had previous abdominal surgery or have underlying medical conditions.
What Happens if the Operation Cannot be Performed by the Laparoscopic Method?
In a small number of patients the laparoscopic method is not feasible because of an inability to visualize or manipulate the organs involved. Factors that may increase the possibility of converting to the "open" procedure may include obesity, a history of prior abdominal surgery causing dense scar tissue, or bleeding problems during the operation. The decision to perform the open procedure is a judgment decision made by your surgeon either before or during the actual operation. The decision to convert to an open procedure is strictly based on patient safety.

DOAKAN AND INSYAALLAH ALL WILL BE WELL.

I AM NOT FEELING WELL

2011-11-02T13:40:00.002+08:00

I AM NOT FEELING WELL AT ALL,I FEEL TIRED,VERY TIRED,I WILL BE GOING IN TO GLENEAGLES FOR A COMPLETE CHECK UP 2MORO,PRAY FOR ME.

TO ALL MY SONS

2011-11-01T14:00:00.004+08:00

ME oh how i wish i can turn back the clock.

I write this… as a father. Until you have a son of your own, you will never know what that means. You will never know the joy beyond joy, the love beyond feeling that resonates in the heart of a father as he looks upon his son. You will never know the sense of honor that makes a man want to be more than he is and to pass on something good and useful into the hands of his son. And you will never know the heartbreak of the fathers who are haunted by the personal demons that keep them from being the men they want their sons to see.
You will only see the man that stands before you, or who has left your life, who exerts a power over you – for good or for ill – that will never let go.
It’s a great privilege and a great burden to be that man. There is something that must be passed from father to son, or it is never passed as clearly. It is a sense of manhood, of self-worth, of responsibility to the world around us.
And yet, how to put it in words? We live in a time when it is hard to speak from the heart. Our lives are smothered by a thousand trivialities, and the poetry of our spirits is silenced by the thoughts and cares of daily affairs. The song that lives in our hearts, the song that we have waited to share, the song of being a man, is silent. We find ourselves full of advice but devoid of belief.
And so, I want to speak to you honestly. I do not have answers. But I do understand the questions. I see you struggling and discovering and striving upward, and I see myself reflected in your eyes and in your days. In some deep and fundamental way, I have been there and I want to share.
I, too, have learned to walk, to run, to fall.I have had a first love. I have known fear and anger and sadness. My heart has been broken and I have known moments when the hand of God seemed to be on my shoulder. I have wept tears of sorrow and tears of joy.
There have been times of darkness when I thought I would never see light again, and there have been times when I wanted to dance and sing and hug every person I met.
I have felt myself emptied into the mystery of the universe, and I have had moments when the smallest slight threw me into rage.
I have carried others when I barely had the strength to walk myself, and I have left others standing by the road with their hands outstretched for help.
Sometimes I feel I have done more than anyone can ask; other times I feel I am a weakling and a failure. I carry within me the spark of greatness and the darkness of heartless crimes.
In short, I am a man, as are you.
Although you will walk your own earth and move through your own time, the same sun will rise on you that rose on me, and the same reasons will course across your life as moved across mine. We will always be different, but we will always be the same.
This is my attempt to give you the lesson of my life, so that you can use them in yours. They are not meant to make you into me. It is my greatest joy to watch you turn into yourself. But time reveals truths, and these truths are greater than either of us. If I can give them a voice in a way that allows me to walk beside you during your days, then I will have done well.
To be your father is the greatest honor I have ever received. It allowed me to touch mystery for a moment, and to see my love made flesh. If I could but have one wish, it would be for you to pass that love along. After all, there is not much more to life than that.
Insya Allah I WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR ALL MY SONS NOW AND FOREVER.

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It is a wonderful feeling when your father becomes not a God but a man to you – when he comes down from the mountain and you see he’s this man with weaknesses. And you love him as this whole being, not as a figurehead.
- Robin Williams

I'd like to dedicate this post to my father who I affectionately call "Babak" arauh O.M. NOORDIN and to all the fathers I've known in my life so far…

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HAPPY 7TH BIRTHDAY CUCU DANISH

2011-10-31T08:20:00.004+08:00

Sempena Hari Jadi cucu,biarlah Papa menurunkan sedikit ilmu buat anak cucu dan kawan2yang mengikuti tulisan di blog ini.This is my own writings and thoughts for all to remember when i am gone.I am writing this after last night happening which touches me deep inside.

Tujuan PAPA menulis ialah untuk ANAK2, CUCU2 Dan kawan2 membacanya supaya bolih menjadi panduan hidup mereka insyaallah.

Antara lain,insyaallah N3 Kali ini akan nasihatkan anak- anak agar berbudi bahasa, selalu menepati janji, berhemah, berbuat baik sesama manusia, bertimbang rasa dan belas kasihan apabila orang lain dalam kesusahan, walaupun jika mereka sendiri sedang susah.

Papa juga harap dapat mengajar anak2 papa agar menunjukkan sifat rendah hati, berani kerana benar, tetapi sedia mengalah jika tahu bahawa mereka salah.

Papa nak menasihati anak2,cucu2 agar jangan memburuk-burukkan orang di depan orang lain, kerana ia hanya akan memalukan diri sendiri. Jika ada masalah dengan orang lain, katakan kepada mereka secara bersemuka.

Papa mahu anak2 dan cucu2 bersabar dan jaga mulut, jangan sampai menyakitkan hati orang lain. Ini sama dengan pepatah Melayu kita, terlajak perahu boleh ditarik, terlajak kata buruk padahnya.

'Mendermalah untuk kebajikan dan bantu mereka yang kurang bernasib baik daripada kamu. Ia mudah dilakukan dan besar ganjarannya.

'Selalu melihat kepada sesuatu yang baik. Setiap yang berlaku tentu ada hikmahnya.

'Carilah sebab untuk melakukan sesuatu yang baik, bukan memberi alasan untuk tidak melakukannya,'

Selanjutnya,Papa ingin menasihati anak2,cucu2 agar jangan mudah mengaku kalah.

'Jangan menyesali nasib kamu, atau sekurang-kurangnya, jangan berpanjangan menyesali diri. Tangis air mata tidak akan mengubah nasib kamu menjadi lebih baik.

'Akhir sekali, hormati dan sayangi kedua ibu bapa tak kira lah walaupun ibu atau ayah tiri mengikut keadaan semasa. Jagalah mereka dengan sebaik-baiknya..

Ini tentu bolih mengingatkan kepada 25 pesanan Luqmanul Hakim kepada anak-anaknya seperti di dalam kitab suci al-Quran.

Kita mungkin ingat pesanan Luqman bahawa dunia ini bagaikan lautan yang dalam, banyak manusia yang karam ke dalamnya.

Apabila ingin selamat, pesan Luqman pada anaknya, layarilah lautan itu dengan sampan yang bernama TAKWA, isinya ialah IMAN dan layarnya adalah TAWAKKAL kepada Allah.

'Seandainya ibu bapamu marah kepadamu kerana kesilapan yang kamu lakukan, maka marahnya ibu bapamu adalah bagaikan baja bagi tanam tanaman,' pesannya lagi.

Jika anak2.cucu2 belum sempat membacanya atau terlupa mengenai pesanan Luqman ini, kembalilah merujuk kepadanya kerana ia merupakan bekalan terbaik buat ayah dan anak-anaknya, seperti yang diajarkan di dalam Islam.

Bukan tujuan papa untuk bersyarah dalam ruangan ini.

Papa timbulkan perkara ini setakat berkongsi dengan anak2 cucu2 kerana you all pun akan jadi kaum bapa seperti papa, agar dapat menjadi renungan bersama kita.

Mungkin benar bahawa tiada bapa yang sempurna, apa lagi bagi kita manusia biasa.

Namun, papa yakin, seorang bapa akan sentiasa mahukan yang terbaik untuk anak2 demi cinta kasihnya pada si anak.

Kita mungkin ada cara masing-masing untuk menunjukkan kasih sayang, mendidik dan membesarkan anak-anak agar mereka jadi manusia berguna.

Cuma, dalam kesibukan menjalani kehidupan seharian, kita kadangkala lupa atau kurang mengendahkan orang-orang yang kita sayangi itu.

Ada pula antara kita yang memanjakankan anak-anak kita dengan membelikan apa sahaja yang mereka mahu, termasuk barangan mewah dan berjenama.

Sangka kita, itulah bukti sayang kita kepada mereka.

Wal hal, banyak lagi yang perlu kita lakukan seperti meluangkan masa untuk mereka, berbual dengan mereka, makan bersama, bermain, bermesra, bergurau senda, menyentuh dan memeluk mereka serta mendengar apa sahaja keprihatinan mereka, di samping menyemai nilai-nilai rohani di jiwa mereka.

Papa tidak tahu bila papa akan mati. Tidak jarang, kematian datang secara mendadak tanpa diduga, tanpa sempat kita menulis wasiat atau pesanan buat orang tersayang.

Bagi papa, yang penting, papa gunakan masa hidup papa sebaik-baiknya bersama keluarga, anak-anak,cucu dan orang tersayang.Pandai2 lah anak2 yang dah berjauhan dengan keluarga sendiri merapatkan diri supaya selalu berhubung dengan Papa yang agak uzur sekarang cuma kasih sayang anak2 dan keluarga tersayang yang memberi semangat untuk terus hidup insyaalah dengan beriman pada ALLAH SWT.

Jika semua tanggungjawab ini dapat kita lakukan bersama, PAPA tidak perlu lagi terlalu bimbang akan nasib ANAK CUCU papa selepas pemergian papa kelak.

Hal itu PAPA serahkan pada yang Maha Kuasa...ALLAH SWT...

Ini lah pesanan papa SEMPENA HARI JADI CUCU DANISH.

Penang Horse Show 2nd Dec to 4th Dec 2011

2011-10-27T11:10:00.004+08:00

PENANG TURF CLUB ANNUAL HORSE SHOW IS HERE AGAIN,FUN FOR THE KIDS DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS,JOM KEKAWAN JOM MAI PENANG.MACAM MACAM ADA PONY RIDES, CARRIAGE RIDES,CLOWNS AND MAGIC SHOW,PUPPET SHOW,FACE PAINTING BALOON SCULPTURE FUN JUGGLER AND FIRE SHOW 10AM TO 6PM AND NOT FORGETTING THE EQUESTRIAN COMPETITION JOSHUA WILL INSYAALLAH BE COMPETING ....ADMISSION IS FREE.

Looking back on this special day 26/10/2011

2011-10-26T05:52:00.002+08:00

INA AND ME AT GURNEY PLAZA

MY GRANSON DANISH AND ME AT GURNEY PLAZA

NURIN MY GRAN DAUGHTER'S BIRTHDAY TODAY SAME AS MINE.

Syukur alhamdullilah,i am able to still write my special day n3.
In 2008 on this day i was going thru my 4th CHEMOTHERAPY and the n3 was written by my dear wife Sarina,then in 2009 and last year i was able to write my own n3.Today reflecting back i got a little emotional as i looked back to the day i was born as all my birthdays, my dearest mum was always with me no matter what or where,and this year i will be without my dear mum Hajjah Siti Maheran Bte Ibrahim.ALFATEHA,
I am a little sad at the same time bersyukur to GOD ALMIGHTY ALLAHSWT for all the blessings.My grandchild Nurin also will be having her special day today and here is wishing her a very happy birthday.Nanti atuk bagi present ok.
Today i stayed home and only went to GURNEY PLAZA for tea with some friends and family.

ROCKET AND JOSH AT MERDEKA MASTERS 2011

2011-10-23T20:55:00.009+08:00

Josh and Rocket.

ROCKET AND JOSH CLEAN SWEEP IN DRESSAGE PRELIM2.0B MERDEKA MASTERS2011

2011-10-21T15:53:00.004+08:00

ALHAMDULLILAH SYUKUR PADA HADRAT ILLAHI ATAS KEMENANGAN MOHD JOSHUA DI PERTANDINGAN KUDA EQUESTRIAN DI MERDEKA MASTERS 2011.TERUSKAN PERJUANGAN MENAIKAN IMAGE PNTC DAN NEGERI PULAU PINANG,DAN PERSATUAN EKUESTRIAN PENANG.WE ARE PROUD OF YOU,THANK YOU COACHES JOHARI LEE,PAULINE CHEAH AND EDRIC LEE.THANK YOU MR J.A. RODGERS PRESIDENT PENANG EQUESTRIAN ASSOCIATION,THANK YOU MR FREDERICK TAN PENGARAH MSNPP FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE.

FIRST WIN ON FRIDAY 21ST OCT THEN SATURDAY 22ND OCT 2011.
MOHD JOSHUA ON ROCKET AT WINNERS ENCLOSURE
JUDGE MONICA DOHRM WITH THE WINNING PAIR ON SATURDAY 22ND OCT 2011
JUDGE KAY KNOLL WITH THE WINNING PAIR ON FRIDAY21ST OCT 2011

MERDEKA MASTERS 2011 HERE WE COME

2011-10-17T17:50:00.013+08:00

THE PNTC TEAM COMPRISING OF EDRIC LEE,MOHD JOSHUA AND KRITINI WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE HORSES LEFT TODAY FOR THE MERDEKA MASTERS.SARINA ACCOMPANIED JOSH.
ISYAALLAH I WILL LEAVE AFTER WORK TOMORROW AND HOPE TO UPDATE WITH GOOD NEWS,I WILL BE ON LEAVE TILL SUNDAY.WE WILL BE STAYING AT OUR APARTMENT IN KL.I AM LOOKING FORWARD BESIDES THE COMPETITION TO ALL THE FOOD I ENJOY MOST LIKE SPICY CORN BEEF SPAGHETTI AT DELICIOUS RESTAURANT SITUATED AT THE MARC RESIDENCE LOBBY,THE PENANG FOOD AT PAVILLION,KL OH WOW I CAN TASTE IT NOW..ABSOLUTELY MARVELOUS.TO MY FRIEND SWEET MARIE YANG BARU BALIK DARI LONDON WELCOME HOME.

MERDEKA MASTERS 2011 - 20TH-23RD OCTOBER

JOSHUA

SARINA WITH THE LUCKY MASCOT FROM KOREA

(LtoR)EDRIC LEE ASST COACH.FREDERICK TAN PENGARAH MSNPP.JOHARI LEE CHIEF COACH & ME.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR WIFE SARINA

2011-10-07T13:10:00.005+08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARINA AND INSYAALLAH THERE BE MANY MORE BIRTHDAYS WE WILL SHARE TOGETHER AS HUSBAND AND WIFE.I DOAKAN PADA ALLAHSWT MURAHKAN REZEKI,SIHAT KESIHATAN DAN PANJANGKAN UMUR INSYAALLAH.LOVE YOU ALWAYS.

JOSH WINNING TROPHIES,MEDALS AND RIBBONS COLLECTIONS

2011-09-28T16:00:00.004+08:00

HORSE STATUE PAINTED WITH 1 MALAYSIA CONCEPT.

JOSH TROPHIES NEXT TO MUMS TROPHIES

JOSH WAITING FOR PRIZE PRESENTATION AT SLTC NHS2011 FLANKED BY MARSHALL AJAI AND LISA STODDARD
PART OF JOSH'S WINNING TROPHIES AND RIBBONS
JOSH'S WINNING TROPHIES AND RIBBONS AT THE JUST CONCLUDED SLTC NHS2011
JOSH'S WINNING TROPHIES AND RIBBONS FOR EQUESTRIAN COMPETITION OVER THE YEARS.THERE ARE LOTS OF RIBBONS IN THE ROUND TRAY.

JOSH AND ROCKET IS OVERALL CHAMPION GROUP "A" DRESSAGE

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JOSH(3RD FROM RIGHT) HOLDING THE ENDURANCE FLAG ON OFFICIAL OPENING DAY,THE GRAND OPENING OF THE NHS2011 WAS GRACED BY HM THE KING OF MALAYSIA.

JOSH AND ROCKET AFTER THE TEST
THE COVETED CHAMPION TROPHY
JOSH AND LIZA STODDARD AT THE PRIZE PRESENTATION AREA.
JOSH RECEIVING OVERALL DRESSAGE PRELIMINARY GROUP "A" CHAMPION TROPHY FROM THE SPONSORS TALLAHESSE SDN BHD DIRECTOR.

ALHAMDULLILAH SYUKUR PADA ALLAH SWT,
WELL DONE SON AND THANK YOU SO MUCH TO PNTC,PENANG EQUESTRIAN ASSOCIATION,COACH JOHARI LEE,ASST COACH EDRIC LEE,PAULINE CHEAH ABDULLAH,TEAM MANAGER DR EDWARD SAMUEL,MR FREDERICK TAN PENGARAH MSN PENANG AND THE PENANG TEAM AND ALSO TO SARINA MOHAMED (MUMMY) FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND TO MY BLOGGER FRIENDS ESPECIALLY SWEET MARIE FOR YOUR DOA & SUPPORT.

JOSHUA WINS GROUP A PRELIMINARY 1 C DRESSAGE

2011-09-23T22:54:00.003+08:00

JOSH AND ROCKET WINNING STYLE

JUDGES REMARKS......TOTAL SCORE 291 POINTS OR 66%
JUDGE ANNE HALL AT POSITION C ....A PLEASURE TO JUDGE A LOVELY SOFT COMBINATION.
JUDGE NATASHA AT POSITION M.....WELL RIDDEN TEST

ALHAMDULLILAH SYUKUR PADA ALLAHSWT AND INSYAALLAH JOSH AND ROCKET IS LEADING IN POINTS FOR OVERALL CHAMPION HAVING FINISH 3RD IN THE FIRST DISCIPLINE AND WAITING FOR THE LAST TEST ON SUNDAY.

1st day SLTC JOSH 3RD PLACE IN DRESSAGE

2011-09-23T06:00:00.003+08:00

JOSH TAKING PART IN THE 2MEN CARRIAGE EVENT
2MEN CARRIAGE TEAM

LAST MINUTE INSTRUCTIONS FROM COACH JOHARI LEE
JOSH AND ROCKET SALUTING THE JUDGES BEFORE STARTING DRESSAGE PRELIM GROUP A
JOSH GOING THRU THE PACES
JOSH AND ROCKET ON THE WAY TO 3RD PLACING.

GETTING SETTLE IN AT SLTC FOR THE PENANG TEAM

2011-09-21T13:51:00.005+08:00

Josh on the carriage ride round the venue with Kumar

Ride round the arena on carriage

THE MAIN COMPETITION ARENA.
INA WITH THE SMALLEST PONY

JOSH AND INA

INA MANAGERBUK (MANAGER SIBUK LAH TU)

PNTC EQUESTRIAN STABLES AT SLTC

COACH JOHARI LEE AND VET DR EDWARD SAMUEL

GREY IS MISS PEARLY AND ROCKET WAITING FOR MAKAN TIME.

READY SET GO SLTC CHAMPIONSHIP 21ST TO 25TH SEPT 2011

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AT THE PENANG TURF CLUB ENTRANCE

ON THE WAY TO KL

JOSH AFTER ALL THE HORSES AND GEARS ARE LOADED INTO THE HORSE FLOAT

HORSES LOADING FOR TRAVEL TO KL @10PM 19TH SEPT 2011.

INA WAITING FOR JOSH TO LOAD THE HORSES AND GEARS TO THE HORSE FLOAT.

JOSH ON HIS 7TH BIRTHDAY WITH HIS PONY,SEE THE BIRTHDAY GREETINGS SPRAYED ON THE PONY.

JOSH'S CAR

Ina and Josh

JOSH JUMPING STYLE.

All set and ready to go for the SLTC NATIONAL HORSE SHOW FROM 21ST TO 25TH SEPTEMBER 2011,Josh is entered for 7 events 3 dressage and 4 jumping, the horses are leaving tonite @10 PM.19/9/2011
Ina and Josh will leave at 5 am Tuesday 20th Sept.Josh is looking forward to driving his own car to KL accompanied by INA and they planned to convoy with other Penang riders and parents.Insyaallah there be good news to report after the games.

3QE PICTURES OF JOSH PART2

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COACH JOHARI LEE PINS THE WINNING RIBBON TO ROCKET AND JOSH

JOSH WITH ROCKET DOING THE VICTORY LAP SALUTE

JOSH ON ROCKET WARMING UP BEFORE THEIR WINNING PERFORMANCE

JOSH'S 3Q CLASSIC AT KUANG SQ BULUH.8TH TO 11TH SEPT 2011

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JOSH'S JUMPING STYLE
INA HAPPY WITH JOSH'S WIN
JOSH AND MISS PEARLY
JOSH CHECKING OUT THE COURSE
COACH JOHARI AND JOSH MAPPING STRATEGY
JOSH AND MISS PEARLY GETTING READY WITH FINAL PREPARATION
ROCKET RESTING AT STABLES
MISS PEARLY AT THE STABLES
JOSH ON ROCKET WITH THE COACH JOHARI LEE AFTER WINNING 1ST PRIZE.
JOSH AND ME THE PROUD FATHER
INA GIVING JOSH A DRINK AFTER THE WIN
JOSH WITH ROCKET FOR A WALK AFTER THE WIN

PNTC STAFF OPEN HOUSE FOR HARI RAYA 2011

2011-09-07T07:08:00.006+08:00

GM MR LEOW AND ME SERVING THE PNTC STAFF.

Picture paints a thousand words

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DEDICATED TO ALL MY KRA FRIENDS.THANK YOU FOR MAKING OUR STAY WONDERFUL AND FULL OF FOND MEMORIES.WE WILL AWAIT YOUR VISIT TO MALAYSIA AND RETURN YOUR KIND HOSPITALITY.

OUR RECENT TRIP TO SEOUL SOUTH KOREA IS BEST DESCRIBED IN THIS VIDEO.TO KNOW SOUTH KOREA IS TO LOVE SOUTH KOREA.THIS IS A COUNTRY I LOVE TO VISIT AGAIN.

Do You Know South Korea?

GO FOR A VISIT TO THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS AND ENJOY THE HARMONY, THE CULTURE,THE FRIENDLY PEOPLE,THE SPLENDOUR AND COLORS OF A COUNTRY THAT IS SAFE AND VIBRANT.

SELAMAT HARI RAYA/HARI MERDEKA 2011

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Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri Maaf Zahir dan Batin dari saya sekeluarga kepada semua kenalan serta keluarga. Saya juga ingin mengucapkan selamat menyambut Hari kemerdekaan kepada semua warga Malaysia tanpa kira bangsa dan agama.

Moga kita saling bersatu hati dan menghormati sesama kita rakyat Malaysia.

Sempena hari kemerdekaan, mari kita semua ingati jasa dan pengorbanan pejuang-pejuang kemerdekaan kita dan kita renungi apakah maksud sebenarnya kemerdekaan itu serta juga sumbangan kita untuk memenuhi kemerdekaan yang negara kita capai.

Kepada mereka yang akan memandu pada musim perayaan ini, pandulah dengan berhemah tinggi, cermat dan berhati-hati pada setiap masa. Bawa bersabar di dalam perjalanan; pastikan konsentrasi; utamakan keselamatan dan sampai lah ke destinasi dengan aman dan selesa insyaallah.

Kepada pasukan polis yang bertungkus-lumus, berpanas, berhujan dan tidak bercuti untuk mempastikan keselamatan jalan-raya dan umum serta mengawal lalulintas, saya ucapkan jutaan terima kasih.

Sekali lagi SELAMAT HARI RAYA ,Ampun dan Maaf di pinta kalau terlebih,terlepas,tersasau, termacam2 lah di blog maupun di emails.

Baby i miss you

2011-08-21T08:28:00.000+08:00

My favourite song and dedicated to whom it may concern

The story that made me cry my heart out.

2011-08-19T10:40:00.007+08:00

This morning i received an email that made me cry but all for a good reason,sent to me by someone i like very much as a friend who never failed to make me laugh out loud.Thank you Sweet Marie for sharing this interesting eye opener for all my family members and good friends, who are priviledged to my blog and n3s.

Renung2kan kisah dibawah sebagai teladan kita bersama....di hari jumaat yang bertuah ini...

Jam 6.30 petang.
Mak berdiri di depan pintu. Wajah Mak kelihatan resah. Mak tunggu adik bungsu balik dari sekolah agama.
Ayah baru balik dari sawah.
Ayah tanya Mak, ?Along mana??
Mak jawab, ?Ada di dapur tolong siapkan makan.?
Ayah tanya Mak lagi,? Angah mana??
Mak jawab, ?Angah mandi, baru balik main bola.?
Ayah tanya Mak, ?Ateh mana??
Mak jawab, ?Ateh, Kak Cik tengok tv dengan Alang di dalam??
Ayah tanya lagi, ?Adik dah balik??
Mak jawab, ?Belum. Patutnya dah balik. Basikal adik rosak kot. Kejap lagi kalau tak balik juga jom kita pergi cari Adik.?
Mak jawab soalan ayah penuh yakin. Tiap-tiap hari ayah tanya soalan yang sama. Mak jawab penuh perhatian. Mak ambil berat di mana anak-anak Mak dan bagaimana keadaan anak-anak Mak setiap masa dan setiap ketika.
Dua puluh tahun kemudian
Jam 6.30 petang
Ayah balik ke rumah. Baju ayah basah. Hujan turun sejak tengahari.
Ayah tanya Along, ?Mana Mak??
Along sedang membelek-belek baju barunya. Along jawab, ?Tak tahu.?
Ayah tanya Angah, ?Mana Mak??
Angah menonton tv. Angah jawab, ?Mana Angah tahu.?
Ayah tanya Ateh, ?Mana Mak??

Ayah menunggu lama jawapan dari Ateh yang asyik membaca majalah.

Ayah tanya Ateh lagi, "Mana Mak?"

Ateh menjawab, ?Entah.?

Ateh terus membaca majalah tanpa menoleh kepada Ayah.
Ayah tanya Alang, ?Mana Mak??
Alang tidak jawab. Alang hanya mengoncang bahu tanda tidak tahu.

Ayah tidak mahu tanya Kak Cik dan Adik yang sedang melayan facebook. Ayah tahu yang Ayah tidak akan dapat jawapan yang ayah mahu.

Tidak ada siapa tahu di mana Mak. Tidak ada siapa merasa ingin tahu di mana Mak. Mata dan hati anak-anak Mak tidak pada Mak. Hanya mata dan hati Ayah yang mencari-cari di mana Mak.
Tidak ada anak-anak Mak yang tahu setiap kali ayah bertanya, "Mana Mak?"
Tiba-tiba adik bungsu bersuara, ?Mak ni dah senja-senja pun merayap lagi. Tak reti nak balik!!?
Tersentap hati Ayah mendengar kata-kata Adik.

Dulu anak-anak Mak akan berlari mendakap Mak apabila balik dari sekolah. Mereka akan tanya "Mana Mak?" apabila Mak tidak menunggu mereka di depan pintu.

Mereka akan tanya, "Mana Mak." Apabila dapat nomor 1 atau kaki melecet main bola di padang sekolah. Mak resah apabila anak-anak Mak lambat balik. Mak mahu tahu di mana semua anak-anaknya berada setiap waktu dan setiap ketika.

Sekarang anak-anak sudah besar. Sudah lama anak-anak Mak tidak bertanya 'Mana Mak?"

Semakin anak-anak Mak besar, soalan "Mana Mak?" semakin hilang dari bibir anak-anak Mak .
Ayah berdiri di depan pintu menunggu Mak. Ayah resah menunggu Mak kerana sudah senja sebegini Mak masih belum balik. Ayah risau kerana sejak akhir-akhir ini Mak selalu mengadu sakit lutut.

Dari jauh kelihatan sosok Mak berjalan memakai payung yang sudah uzur. Besi-besi payung tercacak keluar dari kainnya. Hujan masih belum berhenti. Mak menjinjit dua bungkusan plastik. Sudah kebiasaan bagi Mak, Mak akan bawa sesuatu untuk anak-anak Mak apabila pulang dari berjalan.

Sampai di halaman rumah Mak berhenti di depan deretan kereta anak-anak Mak. Mak buangkan daun-daun yang mengotori kereta anak-anak Mak. Mak usap bahagian depan kereta Ateh perlahan-lahan. Mak rasakan seperti mengusap kepala Ateh waktu Ateh kecil. Mak senyum. Kedua bibir Mak diketap repat. Senyum tertahan, hanya Ayah yang faham. Sekarang Mak tidak dapat lagi merasa mengusap kepala anak-anak seperti masa anak-anak Mak kecil dulu. Mereka sudah besar. Mak takut anak Mak akan menepis tangan Mak kalau Mak lakukannya.

Lima buah kereta milik anak-anak Mak berdiri megah. Kereta Ateh paling gah. Mak tidak tahu pun apa kehebatan kereta Ateh itu. Mak cuma suka warnanya. Kereta warna merah bata, warna kesukaan Mak. Mak belum merasa naik kereta anak Mak yang ini.
Baju mak basah kena hujan. Ayah tutupkan payung mak. Mak bagi salam. Salam Mak tidak berjawab. Terketar-ketar lutut Mak melangkah anak tangga. Ayah pimpin Mak masuk ke rumah. Lutut Mak sakit lagi.

Mak letakkan bungkusan di atas meja. Sebungkus rebung dan sebungkus kueh koci pemberian Mak Uda untuk anak-anak Mak. Mak Uda tahu anak-anak Mak suka makan kueh koci dan Mak malu untuk meminta untuk bawa balik. Namun raut wajah Mak sudah cukup membuat Mak Uda faham.

Semasa menerima bungkusan kueh koci dari Mak Uda tadi, Mak sempat berkata kepada Mak Uda, "Wah berebutlah budak-budak tu nanti nampak kueh koci kamu ni."

Sekurang-kurangnya itulah bayangan Mak. Mak bayangkan anak-anak Mak sedang gembira menikmati kueh koci sebagimana masa anak-anak Mak kecil dulu. Mereka berebut dan Mak jadi hakim pembuat keputusan muktamat. Sering kali Mak akan beri bahagian Mak supaya anak-anak Mak puas makan. Bayangan itu sering singgah di kepala Mak.

Ayah suruh Mak tukar baju yang basah itu. Mak akur.

Selepas Mak tukar baju, Ayah iring Mak ke dapur. Mak ajak anak-anak Mak makan kueh koci. Tidak seorang pun yang menoleh kepada Mak. Mata dan hati anak-anak Mak sudah bukan pada Mak lagi.

Mak hanya tunduk, akur dengan keadaan.

Ayah tahu Mak sudah tidak boleh mengharapkan anak-anak melompat-lompat gembira dan berlari mendakapnya seperti dulu.

Ayah temankan Mak makan. Mak menyuap nasi perlahan-lahan, masih mengharapkan anak-anak Mak akan makan bersama. Setiap hari Mak berharap begitu. Hanya Ayah yang duduk bersama Mak di meja makan setiap malam.
Ayah tahu Mak penat sebab berjalan jauh. Siang tadi Mak pergi ke rumah Mak Uda di kampung seberang untuk mencari rebung. Mak hendak masak rebung masak lemak cili api dengan ikan masin kesukaan anak-anak Mak.
Ayah tanya Mak kenapa Mak tidak telepon suruh anak-anak jemput. Mak jawab, "Saya dah suruh Uda telepon budak-budak ni tadi. Tapi Uda kata semua tak berangkat."

Mak minta Mak Uda telepon anak-anak yang Mak tidak boleh berjalan balik sebab hujan. Lutut Mak akan sakit kalau sejuk. Ada sedikit harapan di hati Mak agar salah seorang anak Mak akan menjemput Mak dengan kereta. Mak teringin kalau Ateh yang datang menjemput Mak dengan kereta barunya. Tidak ada siapa yang datang jemput Mak.

Mak tahu anak-anak mak tidak sedar telepon berbunyi. Mak ingat kata-kata ayah, ?Kita tak usah susahkan anak-anak. Selagi kita mampu kita buat saja sendiri apa-apa pun. Mereka ada kehidupan masing-masing. Tak payah sedih-sedih. Maafkan sajalah anak-anak kita. Tak apalah kalau tak merasa menaiki kereta mereka sekarang. Nanti kalau kita mati kita masih ada peluang merasa anak-anak mengangkat kita kat bahu mereka.?
Mak faham buah hati Mak semua sudah besar. Along dan Angah sudah beristeri. Ateh, Alang, Kak Cik dan Adik masing-masing sudah punya buah hati sendiri yang sudah mengambil tempat Mak di hati anak-anak Mak.

Pada suapan terakhir, setitik air mata Mak jatuh ke pinggan.

Kueh koci masih belum diusik oleh anak-anak Mak.

Beberapa tahun kemudian
Mak Uda tanya Along, Angah, Ateh, Alang, Kak Cik dan Adik, ?Mana mak??.
Hanya Adik yang jawab, ?Mak dah tak ada.?
Along, Angah, Ateh, Alang, Kak Cik dan Adik tidak sempat melihat Mak waktu Mak sakit.

Kini Mak sudah berada di sisi Tuhannya bukan di sisi anak-anak Mak lagi.

Dalam isakan tangis, Along, Angah, Ateh, Alang, Kak Cik dan Adik menerpa kubur Mak. Hanya batu nisan yang berdiri terpacak. Batu nisan Mak tidak boleh bersuara. Batu nisan tidak ada tangan macam tangan Mak yang selalu memeluk erat anak-anaknya apabila anak-anak datang menerpa Mak semasa anak-anak Mak kecil dulu.
Mak pergi semasa Along, Angah, Ateh, Alang, Kak Cik dan Adik berada jauh di bandar. Kata Along, Angah, Ateh, Alang, Kak Cik dan Adik mereka tidak dengar handphone berbunyi semasa ayah telepon untuk beritahu mak sakit tenat.

Mak faham, mata dan telinga anak-anak Mak adalah untuk orang lain bukan untuk Mak.
Hati anak-anak Mak bukan milik Mak lagi. Hanya hati Mak yang tidak pernah diberikan kepada sesiapa, hanya untuk anak-anak Mak..
Mak tidak sempat merasa diangkat di atas bahu anak-anak Mak. Hanya bahu ayah yang sempat mengangkat jenazah Mak dalam hujan renyai.
Ayah sedih sebab tiada lagi suara Mak yang akan menjawab soalan Ayah,
"Mana Along?" , "Mana Angah?", "Mana Ateh?", "Mana Alang?", "Mana Kak Cik?" atau "Mana Adik?". Hanya Mak saja yang rajin menjawab soalan ayah itu dan jawapan Mak memang tidak pernah silap. Mak sentiasa yakin dengan jawapannya sebab mak ambil tahu di mana anak-anaknya berada pada setiap waktu dan setiap ketika. Anak-anak Mak sentiasa di hati Mak tetapi hati anak-anak Mak ada orang lain yang mengisinya.
Ayah sedih. Di tepi kubur Mak, Ayah bermonolog sendiri, "Mulai hari ini tidak perlu bertanya lagi kepada Along, Angah, Ateh, Alang, Kak Cik dan Adik , "Mana mak?" "

Kereta merah Ateh bergerak perlahan membawa Ayah pulang. Along, Angah, Alang dan Adik mengikut dari belakang. Hati ayah hancur teringat hajat Mak untuk naik kereta merah Ateh tidak kesampaian. Ayah terbayang kata-kata Mak malam itu, "Cantiknya kereta Ateh, kan Bang? Besok-besok Ateh bawalah kita jalan-jalan kat Kuala Lumpur tu. Saya akan buat kueh koci buat bekal."

"Ayah, ayah....bangun." Suara Ateh memanggil ayah. Ayah pengsan sewaktu turun dari kereta Ateh..

Terketar-ketar ayah bersuara, "Mana Mak?"

Ayah tidak mampu berhenti menanya soalan itu. Sudah 10 tahun Mak pergi namun soalan "Mana Mak?" masih sering keluar dari mulut Ayah sehingga ke akhir usia.

Sebuah cerita pendek buat tatapan anak-anak yang kadang-kadang lupa perasaan ibu. Kata orang hidup seorang ibu waktu muda dilambung resah, apabila tua dilambung rasa. Kata Rasulullah saw. ibu 3 kali lebih utama dari ayah. Bayangkanlah berapa kali ibu lebih utama dari isteri, pekerjaan dan anak-anak sebenarnya. Solat sunat pun Allah suruh berhenti apabila ibu memanggil. Berapa kerapkah kita membiarkan deringan telepon panggilan dari ibu tanpa berjawab?

INGAT2 LAH THOSE WHOSE PARENTS ARE STILL ALIVE AND WELL,INSYAALLAH THIS STORY WILL BE AN EYE OPENER FOR ALL.

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA 10TH T0 15TH AUGUST2011

2011-08-16T17:26:00.006+08:00

It was an enjoyable 5 nights visit to Seoul during the INTERNATIONAL invitation week for us. There were lots of photos taken during our visit and i really dont know where to start,anyway here is the first of many to come.

Proud father

2011-08-08T13:32:00.001+08:00

My eldest son Izuddin receiving his watikah as AYAHANDA PENASIHAT from Dato Seri Helmi at USM Penang last week.

Izuddin with his brother Mashoruddin from KL.

I was happy and proud for my eldest son Izuddin.He was installed as AYAHANDA PENASIHAT for PERTIGA last week.At a young age of 36 years old have been given such a prestigious title.Keep up your good work son and congratulations.You have proven to be a man of substance to your Negara,Bangsa,Agama dan keluarga.Teruskan perjuangan yang belum selesai insyaallah di berkati ALLAHSWT.

PERMULAAN/ A START

2011-08-04T19:56:00.005+08:00

My first par after 2 years oh what a feeling.
My son Mohd Joshua putting for a par.
My son Mohd Hafiz and me at the 3rd hole

After a lapse of 2 years,today i started to play golf again.My son Mohd Hafiz came from Batu Gajah Ipoh,and practically drag me to the golf course for a 9 hole game. My youngest son Mohd Joshua joined us reluctantly.By the seventh hole i was a spend force.But alhamdullilah syukur pada ALLAH SWT, i feel good after the sweat out.Thank you boys for the exercise and GOLF have always been and will always be my favourite game.It was a good way to wait for Buka Puasa, insyaallah.

HERE IS A GOLF JOKE FOR ALL TO LOL

The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts .A guy receives an ad in the mail for a golf resort where everything costs
one dollar.
He jumps at the offer and heads off for a weekend of fun in the sun.He
arrives and plays a round of golf. It cost him a buck.
When he goes for dinner that evening, it costs him another buck.His room
is only a buck a day!
The day before he's to check out, he heads out to play a last round and
stops by the pro shop and charges a sleeve of three balls to his room.
When he's checking out next morning, he looks at the bill and sees:Golf:
$1.00.Dinner: $1.00.Room: $1.00.Sleeve of golf balls: $3,000.00 Calling over to the manager, he asks, "What is this all about? Everything
is supposed to cost one dollar, and you charged me three thousand for
three golf balls?"
I'm sorry, sir," said the manager, "but you didn't read the fine print in
our promotional brochure.That's what our golf balls cost."
"Well," said the man, "if I wanted to spend that kind of money, I could've
gone to that luxury hotel across the street and paid them a thousand
dollars a day for a room. At least I would've known what I was paying
for!"
"That's right, sir, you could have,"said the manager."Over there they get
you by the room. Over here we get you by the balls!"
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH. Have a nice day.

GRANDPA & GRANDMA DAN CUCU CUCU

2011-08-02T11:45:00.002+08:00

GRANDPA
GRANDMA

DOLU KECIK LA NI DAH JADI ATUK ADA CUCU

CUCU KECIK MOHD AAREEZ ADIB 31/2 YEARS OLD DI BATU GAJAH IPOH.

DANISH 6YRS OLD AWARD PELAJAR CERMELANG DARJAH SATU.DI PENANG

ERYRIZAL 7YEARS OLD AND NUR SYASYALINA 5YEARS OLD DI KL.

DANISH 6YEARS OLD AND DHIYA BATRISYA 31/2 YEARS OLD DI PENANG.

FIRST DAY OF RAMADHAN

2011-08-01T13:06:00.004+08:00

photo 31st july 2011

As the blessed month of Ramadhan is here again today, we need to prepare for it in such a way that we can gain the maximum benefit of this month. For many, Ramadhan comes and goes. However, very few people actually benefit from this great month. My Guru advise us to live the whole year as if we are in the month of Ramadhan. This magnanimous achievement can only be attained when the actual month of Ramadhan is spent properly. In order to acquire a droplet of the reality mentioned above, INSYAALLAH, I hope to mention ten points that were given as form of advice to me and many others.

1.Discipline: Most people already know to abstain from eating, drinking, and sexual relations from one’s spouse during the daytime of Ramadhan. However, a level of discipline must be developed to do righteous acts and abstain from those acts which would earn the displeasure of Allah. That was a basic form of discipline that needs to be developed but along with that, one needs to have discipline in following a particular routine or schedule for Ramadhan. This will be the real life changing factor for an individual. They wake up for sahur also pray Tahajjud at that time. Recite some Qur’an. They eat. Make doa’ while waiting for Salah. They pray Fajr. Recite Qur’an and make zikr. Rest if they need to.
The idea is to make a schedule and act accordingly the whole month without sacrificing their schedule. This is the desired discipline that is required.One may ask, “Why did he not just put the first point as a ‘making a schedule’?” Well, the answer is very simple. Anyone can come up with a schedule, but it takes real discipline to abide by it.
2.Devotional life (‘Ibadah): Ramadhan is the month where Allah allows us to really fulfill the purpose of our being, and the purpose of our creation. Allah created us all to worship Him, and Him alone. Here, I will not mention virtues of various acts or worship because those can be found in the many books on the merits of certain deeds. However, since Ramadhan and Qur’an are closely connected, I will say that much of our devotional life should be focused on the Qur’an.
Reciting at least the entire Qur’an once in this month. Understanding it from erudite scholarship of our community or from accepted commentaries and Tafaaseer. I am not asking that a person recites the entire Qur’an and completes one entire commentary of it in one month. Perhaps it may be feasible to recite the entire Qur’an and start off a regimen of a Tafseer and try to finish it on an annual basis.
3.Identifying with the Ummah: It is important that we feel our fast, i.e. feel hunger and thirst. Apart from that, we can use this to our benefit by making other people’s fast count for us as well. This means that if we feed or give to drink something to someone who fasts, we can get the reward of their fast as well.
Another aspect of identifying with the Ummah is to be grateful for whatever Allah has given us and realize that a little of that we need to give to others so that they may have a decent Ramadhan and wonderful ‘Eid. See what the Ummah is going through and see how we can actively participate to help the Ummah in any way possible.
4.Contact with the Qur’an: Ramadhan is the month wherein the Qur’an was revealed. This is the month of the Qur’an. It is extremely essential to establish a relationship with the Qur’an. Without going into much detail, I will just mention something practical with regards to the Qur’an and Ramadhan.
For the average person, i.e. one who is not scholar or is not a Hafiz, they should read at least one juz per day so that they finish at a minimum one entire Qur’an for the month of Ramadhan. If one can do more, than Alhamdulillah, no one is stopping anyone. The next thing is to understand the Qur’an. So take the first volume of Ma’ariful Qur’an (for example) and read one section of the Arabic part (if one can) and then read the translation, then read the commentary. Do this every day without fail. Obviously the whole commentary will not be completed in one month, but at least a schedule to read a portion regularly will be developed and hopefully within a year it could be completed.
Also, one should try to memorize those chapters/surahs which are read often like Mulk, Kahf, Ya Seen, Waqi’ah, and Sajdah. Also memorize Surahs from the last juz at least and more if possible.
5.Mujahadah: Ramadhan is a month of sacrifice and struggle. It is a month where Allah wants our time, our health, our wealth, and our whole being. We literally live the whole year for everything and anything. It is just one month…can we not live one month solely for our Creator?! So what if we have to sacrifice our sleep, and random other luxuries that we can do without anyway. As the saying goes, “No pain, no gain.” The amount of sacrifice and struggle we put into this month, Allah will reward us in this world and the next accordingly.
Give yourself to Allah, and see what Allah has in store for you.
6.Doa’: The essence of worship is supplication to Allah. This whole month, Allah is willing and readily open to accept all that we ask of Him. It is only to our own loss and detriment that we lack in begging Allah for the things we need. Prioritize your supplications. Ask firstly for yourself, then your family, community, then the Ummah at large. Within that, prioritize and ask for things pertaining to the hereafter, then ask for things pertaining to this world. Just remember one thing when it comes to doa’, the point of doa’ is not that we need something or we need protection or refuge from some other thing, the point is that Allah told us to supplicate to Him, and that is why one should make doa’ abundantly. There are certain things Allah loves to do, and one of them is to answer the supplications of His servants who call unto Him.
One final aspect regarding doa’ is crying. Tears are something foreign to Allah and therefore He has immense value for tears. The whole year we become filthy and impure spiritually by sinning, Ramadhan is the month where we purify our spirits by bathing our spirits in our tears.
7.Good Company: Ramadhan is a month to maximize on good deeds and keep bad deeds at zero. Being in the company of the righteous will allow one to attain this goal. I will keep this point short. The minimum benefit one gets by being in good company is that one will not sin which in turn will cause one to become the greatest worshiper based off the hadith of Tirmidhi wherein Nabi (Sallallahu ‘Alayhi Wa Sallam) took Abu Hurayrah (Radhiyallahu ‘anhu)’s hand and said, “O Abu Hurayrah, abstain from all prohibitions and you will become the best worshiper.”
The maximum benefit is that being with the people of Allah, Insyallah; a person may just Attain Allah. What can be greater?!
8.Gratitude: The secret to an increase in anything is to be thankful for it. To make sure that we see this month the next year, appreciate it this year. Be thankful for all that we have in every aspect, even the basic things we neglect and take for granted. We have Iman, we have Islam. Alhamdulillah, we are the best Ummah. We have been given the best book, i.e. the Qur’an. The best way to appreciate a bounty is to use it for its purpose.
Allah has blessed with infinite blessing and bounties. Ramadhan is one of those bounties, so to fully appreciate Ramadhan, we must spend it the way Allah would like us to spend it and attain out goal which is Taqwa.
9.Following the Sunnah: Anything of the beloved is also beloved. That is a principle of love. Allah has proclaimed the Prophet (Sallallahu ‘Alayhi Wa Sallam) as His beloved. If we follow the Sunnah and show a resemblance, then we can also gain the focus of Allah. Particularly follow the Sunnah acts which the Prophet (Sallallahu ‘Alayhi Wa Sallam) performed in Ramadhan.
If we have to do something, might as well do it the best way possible. The best way for anything to be done is the way of the Sunnah. If by any chance it was some other way, Allah would have had His Prophet (Sallallahu ‘Alayhi Wa Sallam) do it that way then.
10.Istiqamah: Imam Junayd Al-Baghdadi (RA) said, “Steadfastness is greater than a thousand miracles.” Please do not tire one’s self out in the initial stages of Ramadhan, rather figure out a routine that works and stick to it regularly. The most beloved of actions to Allah are those that are done consistently even though they may seem minor. We all need to be thankful for the good that we have done and also for the evil we are able to abstain from. We also need to be thankful for whatever level of steadfastness that we have. We want to make Ramadhan last beyond Ramadhan as well. I’ll end with a quote from one of our mashaaikh, Shaykh In’aam-ul-Hasan Kandehlawi (RA) said, “Whoever lives their life as they do in Ramadhan, then death will come to that person just as the moon of ‘Eid comes for the fasting person.”
To conclude, we pray to Allah that He accepts all of our efforts and overlooks and forgives all of our shortcomings. Insyaallah, Aameen.

1ST AUG RAMADAN FASTING STARTS (PUASA) 2011

2011-07-30T06:25:00.005+08:00

sunset the time to break the fast.

2011 will be the first RAMADAN without my mother.AL FATIHA.

During years where Ramadan was looking forward to Mum's cooking and her advice on health is a mere distant memory, most of the health problems mum says are likely to arise from inappropriate diet, over-eating and insufficient sleep. Firstly, there is no need to consume excess food at Iftar (the food eaten immediately after sunset to break the fast), dinner or Sahur (the light meal generally eaten about half an hour to one hour before dawn).
The reasons for this are two-fold. Firstly and most importantly such a lifestyle contradicts the principal aims and spirit of Ramadan. A learned scholar once said that "There is no receptacle more odious to God, than a belly stuffed full of food after a fast" and therefore "of what use is the Fast as a means of conquering God's enemy and abating appetite, if at the time of breaking it one not only makes up for all one has missed during the daytime, but perhaps also indulges in a variety of extra foods?" Indeed, there is a concern that it is becoming customary for some to "stock up" for Ramadan, so that more is consumed during this time than in the course of several other months combined. It is therefore worth reflecting on the true objective of fasting which is to experience hunger and to check desire in an attempt to reinforce the soul in piety.

Secondly, the body has regulatory mechanisms that reduce the metabolic rate and ensure efficient utilization of the body's fat reserves in times of hunger. Add to this the fact that most people assume a more sedentary lifestyle whilst fasting and the implication is that a balanced diet that is even less in quantity that normal will be sufficient to keep a person healthy and active during the month of Ramadan.

To remain healthy during Ramadan, normal quantities of food from the major food groups: bread and cereal, milk and dairy product, fish, meat and poultry, bean, vegetable and fruit should be consumed. (Vegetarians and Vegans should amend this list as appropriate). Intake of fruits after a meal is strongly suggested. In actual fact, our diet in Ramadan should not differ very much from our normal diet and should be as simple as possible. The diet should be such that we maintain our normal weight, neither losing nor gaining. However, if one is over-weight, Ramadan is an ideal time to shed those extra pounds!

In view of the long hours of fasting, we should consume the so-called 'complex carbohydrates' or slow digesting foods at Sahur so that the food lasts longer (about 8 hours) making you less hungry during the day. These complex carbohydrates are found in foods that contain grains and seeds like barley, wheat, oats, millet, semolina, beans, lentils, wholemeal flour, and unpolished rice.

In contrast, refined carbohydrates or fast-digesting foods last for only 3 to 4 hours and may be better taken at Iftar to rapidly restore blood glucose levels. Fast-burning foods include foods that contain sugar and white flour. Dates are an excellent source of sugar, fibre, carbohydrates, potassium and magnesium and have been recommended since the days of the Prophet Mohammed SAW as a good way of breaking the fast.

Fried foods, very spicy foods and foods containing too much sugar such as sweets, the delight of many Muslims, can cause health problems and should be limited during Ramadan. They cause indigestion, heartburn, and weight problems. Fasting can often increase gastric acidity levels in the stomach causing a burning feeling, a heaviness in the stomach and a sour mouth. This can be overcome by eating foods rich in fibre such as whole wheat bread, vegetables, humus, beans and fruits. These foods trigger muscular action, churning and mixing of food, breaking it into small particles, and thus help reduce the build up of acid in the stomach.

Drinking of sufficient water and juices between Iftar and sleep to avoid dehydration and for detoxification of the digestive system should be encouraged in fasting individuals. However, the intake of large amounts of caffeine-containing beverages should be avoided especially at Sahur. For example, drinking too much tea will make one pass more urine and inevitably cause the loss of valuable mineral salts that your body would otherwise need during the day. Fruits such as bananas are a good source of potassium, magnesium and carbohydrates. However, bananas can cause constipation and their intake has to be balanced with adequate fibre intake.

It is recommended that everyone engage in some kind of light exercise, such as stretching or walking. Exercise, together with a balanced diet, should help everyone watch their weight during Ramadan. Anyone overweight should increase the amount of exercise and reduce the amount of food intake to help reduce weight.

It is also important to follow good time management procedures for Ibada (prayer and other religious activities), sleep, studies, work, and physical activities or exercise. A good balance in the amount of time attributed for each activity will lead to a healthier body and mind in Ramadan INSYAALLAH. AMIN.

INA INTO A NEW HOBBY

2011-07-28T11:01:00.008+08:00

INA,hobby no 1 shopping

new hobby
homemade chocolates

Ina's friend Cik Ajas confirms note finger showing2 means hobby no2.

My wife Ina is into a new hobby HOME MADE CHOCOLATE,adoi nampak gaya her new hobby will make me put on weight lah tu,kUT KUT ni strategy to make me fat and stay home tak?

I REMEMBER MY MOTHER HAJJAH SITI MAHERAN IBRAHIM

2011-07-27T13:18:00.005+08:00

I always thought I’d have more time. There are still so many things on my list that I want to do with my mother, and I always thought we’d do them “someday”. I always thought my mother would get sick, we’d spend time together and then she'd pass away. I thought mother'd be “old”, would have lived a full life, and I’d be okay with the separation. I didn’t expect to feel like my heart was being ripped out of my body.

MUM WE MISS YOU SO MUCH,

In tears we saw you sinking,
And watched you pass away.
Our hearts were almost broken,
We wanted you to stay.

But when we saw you sleeping,
So peaceful, free from pain,
How could we wish you back with us,
To suffer that again.

It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you,
The day God took you home.

If Roses grow in Heaven,
Ya ALLAH please pick a bunch for me,
Place them in my Mother's arms
and tell her they're from me.

Tell her I love her and miss her,
and when she turns to smile,
place a kiss upon her cheek
and hold her for awhile.

Because remembering her is easy,
I do it every day,
but there's an ache within my heart
that will never go away.

Don't think of her as gone away
Her journey's just begun
Life holds so many facets
This earth is only one

Just think of her as resting
From the sorrows and the tears
In a place of warmth and comfort
Where there are no days and years

Think how she must be wishing
That we could know, today
Now nothing but our sadness
Can really pass away

And think of her as living
In the hearts of those she touched
For nothing loved is ever lost
And she is loved so very much

YA ALLAH YA TUHANKU AMPUNKAN LAH SEGALA DOSA IBUKU DAN TEMPATKAN LAH IBU DI TEMPAT YANG MULIA DI SISI MU YA ALLAH. AL FATEHA.AMIN.

I know that love never dies, that our loved ones are with us always, and that the memory of my mother will live in my heart forever. I also know that life is short and we never know when we’ll have our last opportunity to say the things we want to say, until the moment is gone.

So, if you want to say, “I love you”, go say it now. If you need to say, “I’m sorry” or “I forgive you”, go say it now. Go do the things you want to do with those that you love- now. Don’t think that you’re too busy or that you can do it tomorrow, for tomorrow may never come.

TO ALL THAT HAVE KNOWN MY MOTHER PLEASE SAY A PRAYER FOR HER AMIN.

THE RULES OF BEING A HUMAN

2011-07-26T19:21:00.003+08:00

Skiing in Yongpyong South Korea.

The Rules of Being Human

You will receive a body. You may like it or hate it, but it will be yours for as long as you live. How you take care of it or fail to take care of it can make an enormous difference in the quality of your life.

You will learn lessons. You are enrolled in a full-time, informal school called Life. Each day, you will be presented with opportunities to learn what you need to know. The lessons presented are often completely different from those you think you need.

There are no mistakes, only lessons. Growth is a process of trial, error and experimentation. You can learn as much from failure as you can from success. Maybe more.

A lesson is repeated until it is learned. A lesson will be presented to you in various forms until you have learned it. When you have learned it (as evidenced by a change in your attitude and ultimately your behavior) then you can go on to the next lesson.

Learning lessons does not end. There is no stage of life that does not contain some lessons. As long as you live there will be something more to learn.

“There” is no better than “here”. When your “there” has become a “here” you will simply discover another “there” that will again look better than your “here.” Don’t be fooled by believing that the unattainable is better than what you have.

Others are merely mirrors of you. You cannot love or hate something about another person unless it reflects something you love or hate about yourself. When tempted to criticize others, ask yourself why you feel so strongly.

What you make of your life is up to you. You have all the tools and resources you need. What you create with those tools and resources is up to you. Remember that through desire, goal setting and unflagging effort you can have anything you want. Persistence is the key to success.

The answers lie inside of you. The solutions to all of life’s problems lie within your grasp. All you need to do is ask, look, listen and trust yourself.

SHARING AS I SEE IT

2011-07-25T19:50:00.002+08:00

Life Lessons
I've learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them.

I've learned that no matter how much I care some people just don't care back.

I've learned that just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.

I've learned that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it.

I've learned that it's not what you have in your life, but whom you have in your life that counts.

I've learned that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

I've learned that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

I've learned that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I've learned that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I've learned that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you’ve celebrated.

I've learned that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

I've learned that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I've learned that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I've learned that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other. And, just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.

I’ve learned that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn’t stop for your grief.

I’ve learned that no matter how you try to protect your children, they will eventually get hurt, and you will hurt in the process.

I've learned that you should never tell a child their dreams are unlikely or outlandish. Few things are more humiliating, and what a tragedy it would be if they believed it.

I've learned that heroes are people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I’ve learned that you can keep going long after you can’t.

JOSH AND DENGGI FEVER.20TH JULY 2011

2011-07-22T07:37:00.003+08:00

MY SON JOSH BEEN HAVING FEVER FOR THE PAST FEW DAYS AND WAS TESTED POSITIVE FOR DENGGI ON 20TH JULY 2011.ADMITTED TO GLENEAGLES HOSPITAL PENANG AND IS NOW RECOVERING INSYAALLAH.WILL WRITE DETAILS LATER.

TRIP TO HATYAI CANCELLED

2011-07-19T13:42:00.006+08:00

Adib with nobilizer.

Grandson Adib with hand bandaged with IV line.

Mohd joshua being fed medication(cupcakes ahahaha)as incentive to take fever solution.

Man proposes God disposes.kita merancang and ALLAHSWT menentukan
From last month we were planning a one day trip to Hatyaai today and returning tomorrow,but my grandson Mohd Aareez Adib,3 1/2 years old had Pneumonia and was admitted to the child specialist centre in Penang on Saturday 16th July,then on late Sunday evening,My son Mohd Josh 18 year old baby came down with high fever 38.5 and was showing signs of flu coming,later that night another big baby wifey Ina,had fever and was also showing signs of Flu.
These 2 days, I hardly able to focus on my work due to my grandson,son and wife all having fever.
It seems inevitable to prevent my youngest son to pass on the virus to my wife. Everytime, either one will get infected by each other. No matter how I separate them, and distance them, the outcome is the same. Sigh.. I’m tired.
Now, I need to focus my effort to cure them.
Nowadays, I use more herbal solution than using the conventional medicine as herbal is more to curing the root cause and helps to strengthen the body's own immune system..

So, I just hope I can get my son and wifey back on their feet as soon as possible. Tomorrow insyaallah will be a better day as all are showing signs of fast recovery.
For now i am DOCTOR,COOK,DRIVER AND ALL ROUNDER LAH Now where is that nurse Mr Lee promised me.

MY TMJ SPECIALIST

2011-07-12T06:49:00.002+08:00

LAST THURSDAY 7/7/11 WAS MY APPOINTMENT WITH MY TMJ DOCTOR AT 230PM,THIS IS HIM BEFORE MY TURN LOL OK

SEE WHAT I HAVE TO GO THROUGH WITH MY TMJ DOCTOR AHAHAHAHAHAHA,JUST TO MAKE MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS LOL

LOVE YOU ALL.

ITU PASAL TAK JAGA GIGI MASA KECIL DAPAT TMJ

2011-07-07T19:43:00.005+08:00

Yesterday I went to the TMJ doctor. My dentist didn’t really care when I told them about my jaw, and my orthodontist thought I was being overly sensitive when I said my gums(not many teeth left infact very few)ahahaha didn’t feel like they met the same way anymore(TAK SAMA MACAM TIME DATING2 DOLU2). So the pain and cracking sound has been bugging me for the past 3months and finally gathered enough courage to go see a specialist. I got a recommendation for one from my doctor friend and I made an appointment.

They’d sent me a a stack of papers to fill out about my history and any past treatment and all the xrays, scans and semua yang ada lah, so I handed those in when I first got to the office. I also had records from my doktor gigi sent there ahead of time. Then the doctor took a few minutes to look over everything before I went into his office to meet with him. We basically went over everything I’d written out, and he kind of restated things in his own notes. He also looked at the x-rays sent by my duktur gigi. (While he was looking, he was like, “Oh, you got your wisdom teeth removed?” and I was like, “Um, no, I don’t have wisdom teeth.” it was removed when i munch on jagung many moons ago hehehehehe

Then we moved into the examining room, where he looked at every tooth did not take long as there were only 6 left hahahaha and made comments on it while his assistant wrote everything down. Then he took some measurements with a very tiny ruler. The jaw is one of the most complex joints of the body, because it can move up and down,(like when you are doing rock and roll) to the tune of Elvis songs heheehehe, left to right, and forward and back. He measured my jaw doing each of these movements, to see how far it went in each direction. He also noted at approximately how many milimeters it would make a popping sound. (Only the left side pops, but it pops loud! Both he and the assistant were commenting on it, like, “Wow, I heard that one!”) He also noticed something that I’ve kind of felt and suspected for a long time, but no one has picked up on – when I open my mouth, my lower jaw kind of swerves to the right after the left joint pops. When he went to measure the forward/backward motion of my jaw, there was no popping noise. That was odd. It turns out, I was unconsiously swerving my jaw to the right while doing that move, too ni semua belajar tango from Lee lah tu. When he held my jaw so it couldn’t move to the right, it made a loud pop as it moved forward.adoi sakit nya,ni nak mula manjah lah ni mana dia INA yang ada cuma nurse nak pegang tangan takut nanti nurse kepak,nah tak sakit jaw sakit lain pulak... hehehehe

He did all the measurements again, to see how far I could close my mouth and everything, while wearing those. He also tried to slip a piece of paper out from between my back teeth. A thicker piece of paper could be held between my teeth, but he was able to slip out the thinner paper. After all the measurements, he felt around different areas of my face, neck, and shoulders to see if there was any pain.rasa macam dia ni er suka aje buat cam ni jangan2 ah tak lah my imagination kut hehehehe. There really wasn’t much sakit(except for the pain of him pressing my face).Ingat nak tombok tadi as my grandson would say,and i nearly laugh out loud when the the thoughts of HAVE YOU BRUSHED YOUR TEETH THE TEACHER ASKED AND THE ANSWER YES TEACHER I HAVE BRUSHED YOUR TEETH,ADOI KENA CONTROL HAHAHAHAHAHA

The doctor left the room, and came back with a chunk of hot wax that had been formed into a vaguely retainer shape. He put the wax into my mouth and had me bite down eeeyak tak sedap langsung, and positioned my jaw in a certain way, to make an impression. Then he ran some cold water over the wax to harden it. He put the wax back into my mouth lagi rasa eeeyak yak yucky, and with my jaw in that position, I opened and closed my mouth. There was almost no click!! In maybe five times of opening and closing, there was a very slight click twice. It was amazing!Wah dah cure lah ni ithought to myself,senang aje i think i can open TMJ kelinik kut,heheheheheh

Because he was able to get that paper stuck between my teeth, he said I was really able to clench my jaw at night. What he wants to do is put an additional piece on my upper gums that will keep my mouth further open. This is something called (TIN)apa it means i tak kuasa tanya by then dah penat. The theory behind this is that the usual mouthpiece people get to treat nighttime tooth/gum grinding (the kind that covers all your upper teeth/gum like a sport guard) may also increase the intensity of jaw clenching. The system is a piece about the diameter of a pencil, which goes between your upper and lower front teeth ER GUMS LAH TU. If you bite on this, your teeth ER GUMS OK OK TERLUPA PLAK don’t have high intensity contact, and your muscles contract only slightly. The doctor used the wax mold to figure out exactly how many milimeters he wanted to add in thicknes.Now the thought of bolih aku makan durian tak jap lagi ahahahaha came into my mind.

Finally, they did two types of therapy on me. I didn’t really enjoy either, couldn’t feel anything while it was happening, and don’t feel any difference now that it’s after 7 hours.. The first was ultrasound therapy. The assistant used an ultrasound thingy to rub cold gel all over both sides of my face for five minutes each. While the assitant was doing this, the doctor left the room to get me this thing called a Terbite my term lah tu hehehehehe. It’s a U-shaped piece of rubber that goes between my upper and lower teeth er gums lah tu. For five minutes at a time (he said definitely before bed, and maybe another time, like driving to or from work), I’m supposed to clench and relax with this in my mouth. The theory is that it will tire out the muscles (so they don’t clench as much on their own), but no real damage will be done because there is this rubber layer between my er gums /teeth sikit sangat. Then the second therapy they did was Diadahmy my term lah tu, which is basically a sound wave therapy. It was only done on the left side of my head eh dia ingat i sakit otak kut ahahahaha. The doctor and I both wore ear plugs, and he held this gun-like thingy to the side of my head. It made a really loud noise, and something about the sound waves was supposed to be good for my jaw. He had me wear the Terbite thingy and clench and release while he was doing this, and the thing was held right next to my ear adoi bising betui kuat lah juga the bunyi macam keretapi nya whistle and clanging. He also gave me my ear plugs back at the end, which I assume means I’m supposed to bring them back next time in case he does Diadahmy again.

When I was all done, the doctor and I went out to the front desk together. He said my next appointment should be for an hour and fiften minutes, and he wants it to be in a week, no more than two weeks. Well, I don’t know if that’s going to happen. Also, this doctor doesn’t do anything with insurance. I have to pay them up front, and then they just give me a form that I can send to my insurance to be reimbursed. I’d been told that the cost of the consultation would be about RM600, which was true, but… then they added the Terbite and Diadahmy and the ultrasound, and it came out to more like rm900. Ugh. (Which I may or may not even be reimbursed for!) They also gave me a form with the costs of everything they plan to do at the next visit. I was looking over it, and it didn’t look so bad, probably about RM600 again… Then I looked again. IN SMALL LETTERS near the edge of the page was an 8cm=.RM1800! If my insurance isn’t going to cover this, I don’t know about going back there for a RM1800 centimeter of plastic, you know?

So, overall, it went really well. The doctor noticed things that others had missed, and didn’t think I was crazy in the least. In fact, I thought I had a pretty minor case, but out of four options for the severity of the patient’s condition – not bad,pertengahan, terover, and banyak susah – he has categorized me as manjah ahahahaha new category included after my visit adoi kata nurse tu lah bukan duktor dia kata banyak susah lah hehehehehe. He was friendly (so were the rest of his staff!) and thorough, and although his office is a pain to get out of at rush hour, it’s relatively easy for me to get to, even from work dekat rumah and opis. So… we’ll see. We’ll see what my insurance company says, we’ll see if anything is covered (or goes towards my deductible, more likely), and we’ll see if I go back. I guess I would like to CUBA2 TRY2 lah kalau ada improvement why not,nah tu dia cerita kat doktor tadi.ALL IN ALL INSYAALLAH SEMUA OK.THANKS ALL FOR THE DOA AND PRAYERS.

moral of the story look after your teeth if ada teeth tak dak TMJ,my friend SWEET MARIE and LEE TORONTO no problem gigi best punya ahahahaha take care all.

NOTE:TMJ IS SHORT FOR temporomandibular joint
My version :TMJ IS Temporomenmandibulatjoint this one for OWC/KJHI/MLC members.

Peggy my cousin from perth visit

2011-07-04T21:24:00.007+08:00

(LtoR)Jim Chadwick,Mrs Chadwick,Peggy,Me and Ina.

Peggy and Me.

Photos were taken after my work in Penang at PNTC Sunday 3/7/2011.6pm.Peggy and me share the same grandfather.(Her mother is my dad's sister.)
It was a great day at work when my cousin Peggy, Jimmy Chadwick and wife came for a visit.Jimmy is my good friend for nearly 50 years now and not forgetting my idol and mentor.He played an important role in my career.
The next day Monday 4/7/2011,Peggy and our friend Peter from Sydney,Ina and me took a drive up Cameron Highlands and we spend a whole day there just relaxing and having strawberries and ice cream ,talking about old times before we said goodbye to Peggy and Peter who will be staying for 2 more days in CH,then to KL to attend a royal wedding before going back to Australia next week.Although my TMJ pain was quite bad during the weekend and today, i still managed to overcome with pain killers and being happy with the happenings which was able to take my mind of my pain.I even drove to CH and back.Insyaallah i will win this battle with TMJ.Family and friends dont stop praying for me. My new found friends SWEET MARY AND PETER THANK YOU FOR THE ADVICE AND FOR JUST BEING THERE.

I AM IN PAIN TMJ PART2

2011-06-28T16:57:00.007+08:00

FAMILY AND FRIENDS UPDATE ON PART2 OF MY BATTLE WITH TMJ I CAN TELL YOU ITS NO WALK IN THE PARK PAIN IS NOW THE ORDER OF THE DAY AS THE TMJ STARTS TO GET WORST BY THE DAY HERE IS A LITTLE MORE INFO ABOUT TMJ

What is the temporomandibular joint?

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the area directly in front of the ear on either side of the head where the upper jaw (maxilla) and lower jaw (mandible) meet. Within the TMJ, there are moving parts that allow the upper jaw to close on the lower jaw. This joint is a typical sliding "ball and socket" that has a disc sandwiched between it. The TMJ is used throughout the day to move the jaw, especially in biting and chewing, talking, and yawning. It is one of the most frequently used joints of the body.

The temporomandibular joints are complex and are composed of muscles, tendons, and bones. Each component contributes to the smooth operation of the TMJ. When the muscles are relaxed and balanced and both jaw joints open and close comfortably, we are able to talk, chew, or yawn without pain.

We can locate the TMJ by putting a finger on the triangular structure in front of the ear. The finger is moved just slightly forward and pressed firmly while opening the jaw. The motion felt is from the TMJ. We can also feel the joint motion if we put a little finger against the inside front part of the ear canal. These maneuvers can cause considerable discomfort to a person who is experiencing TMJ difficulty, and doctors use them for making the diagnosis.

TMJ pain disorders usually occur because of unbalanced activity, spasm, or overuse of the jaw muscles. Symptoms tend to be chronic, and treatment is aimed at eliminating the precipitating factors. Many symptoms may not appear related to the TMJ itself. The following are common symptoms.

Headache: Approximately 80% of patients with a TMJ disorder complain of headache, and 40% report facial pain. Pain is often made worse while opening and closing the jaw. Exposure to cold weather or air-conditioned air may increase muscle contraction and facial pain.

Ear pain: About 50% of patients with a TMJ disorder notice ear pain and do not have signs of ear infection. The ear pain is usually described as being in front of or below the ear. Often, patients are treated multiple times for a presumed ear infection, which can often be distinguished from TMJ disorder by an associated hearing loss or ear drainage (which would be expected if there really was an ear infection). Because ear pain occurs so commonly, ear specialists are frequently called on to make the diagnosis of a TMJ disorder.

Sounds: Grinding, crunching, or popping sounds, medically termed crepitus, are common for patients with a TMJ disorder. These sounds may or may not be accompanied by increased pain.

Dizziness: Of patients with a TMJ disorder, 40% report a vague sense of dizziness or imbalance (usually not a spinning type vertigo). The cause of this type of dizziness is not well understood.

Fullness of the ear: About 33% of patients with a TMJ disorder describe muffled, clogged, or full ears. They may notice ear fullness and pain during airplane takeoffs and landings. These symptoms are usually caused by eustachian-tube dysfunction, the structure responsible for the regulation of pressure in the middle ear. It is thought that patients with TMJ disorders have hyperactivity (spasms) of the muscles responsible for regulating the opening and closing of the eustachian tube.

Ringing in the ear (tinnitus): For unknown reasons, 33% of patients with a TMJ disorder experience noise or ringing in the ears (tinnitus). Of those patients, half will have resolution of their tinnitus after successful treatment of their TMJ disorder.

What is the treatment for TMJ disorders?

The mainstay of treatment for acute TMJ pain is heat and ice, soft diet, and anti-inflammatory medications.

1. Jaw rest: It can be beneficial to keep the teeth apart as much as possible. It is also important to recognize when tooth grinding is occurring and devise methods to cease this activity. Patients are advised to avoid chewing gum or eating hard, chewy, or crunchy foods such as raw vegetables, candy, or nuts. Foods that require opening the mouth widely, such as a big hamburger, are also not recommended.

2. Heat and ice therapy: These assist in reducing muscle tension and spasm. However, immediately after an injury to the TMJ, treatment with cold applications is best. Cold packs can be helpful for relieving pain.

3. Medications: Anti-inflammatory medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil and others), naproxen (Aleve and others), or steroids can help control inflammation. Muscle relaxants, such as diazepam (Valium), aid in decreasing muscle spasms. In certain situations, local injection of cortisone preparations (methylprednisolone [Depo-Medrol], triamcinolone [Kenalog], Celestone) into the TMJ may be helpful.

4. Physical therapy: Passively opening and closing the jaw, massage, and electrical stimulation help to decrease pain and increase the range of motion and strength of the joint.

5. Stress management: Stress support groups, psychological counseling, and medications can also assist in reducing muscle tension. Biofeedback helps people recognize times of increased muscle activity and spasm and provides methods to help control them.

6. Occlusal therapy: A custom-made acrylic appliance which fits over the teeth is commonly prescribed for night but may be required throughout the day. It acts to balance the bite and reduce or eliminate teeth grinding or clenching (bruxism).

7. Correction of bite abnormalities: Corrective dental therapy, such as orthodontics, may be required to correct an abnormal bite. Dental restorations assist in creating a more stable bite. Adjustments of bridges or crowns act to ensure proper alignment of the teeth.

8. Surgery: Surgery is indicated in those situations in which medical therapy has failed. It is done as a last resort. TMJ arthroscopy, ligament tightening, joint restructuring, and joint replacement are considered in the most severe cases of joint damage or deterioration.

WELL FAMILY AND FRIENDS THAT IS WHAT TMJ IS ALL ABOUT.

MY BATTLE BEGINS WITH GOING TO SEE A TMJ SPECIALIST ONLY AVAILABLE ON THE 7TH OF JULY 2011.@2.30 PM AS HE IS AWAY IN CHINA TO LECTURE ABOUT TMJ.
PRAY FOR ME THAT WE FIND THE BEST SOLUTION, INSYAALLAH.
MEANWHILE MY HUMOR AND STRENGTH IS STILL IN TACK IN SPITE OF THE PAIN.

Family and friends

2011-06-27T08:06:00.003+08:00

DON'T GET EXCITED I HAVE NOT FOUND SOMEONE NEW NOR AM I HAVING AN AFFAIR,ITS JUST THAT I APPRECIATE BEAUTY HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
To all my family and friends,
I have kept this a secret for the last 3 months but i feel its time i write about it so that you all know what i am going through now.BUT I WANT YOU ALL TO KNOW THAT I CAN LIVE WITH THIS AND THAT MY SENSE OF HUMOR AND QUALITY OF LIFE IS STILL THE SAME ONLY THING IS I HAVE TO ADJUST AND ITS NOT EASY.
I have what they call TMJ or TMD,No its not an award but simply a illness to be exact its best described by WIKIPEDIA But you can also google or yahoo it by typing in simply TMJ to find out more about it but not all symtoms are the same anyway here,s part one of my TMJ.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia....

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD or TMD), or TMJ syndrome, is an umbrella term covering acute or chronic inflammation of the temporomandibular joint, which connects the mandible to the skull. The disorder and resultant dysfunction can result in significant pain and impairment. Because the disorder transcends the boundaries between several health-care disciplines—in particular, dentistry and neurology—there are a variety of treatment approaches.

The temporomandibular joint is susceptible to many of the conditions that affect other joints in the body, including ankylosis, arthritis, trauma, dislocations, developmental anomalies, and neoplasia.

Signs and symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder vary in their presentation and can be very complex, but are often simple. On average the symptoms will involve more than one of the numerous TMJ components: muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, bones, connective tissue, and the teeth.[5] Ear pain associated with the swelling of proximal tissue is a symptom of temporomandibular joint disorder.

Symptoms associated with TMJ disorders may be:

Biting or chewing difficulty or discomfort
Clicking, popping, or grating sound when opening or closing the mouth
Dull, aching pain in the face
Earache (particularly in the morning)
Headache (particularly in the morning)
Hearing loss
Migraine (particularly in the morning)
Jaw pain or tenderness of the jaw
Reduced ability to open or close the mouth
Tinnitus
Neck and shoulder pain
Dizziness
More about TMJ/TMJD to follow hopefully with pictures.For now the pain is bearable but i am on massive dose of PAIN KILLERS,and the dizzy spells have made me to not drive unless i have no choice for now INA my faithful wife does all the driving if needed.Family and friends PRAY for me that i can adjust to this illness as there are no known cure and surgery is only as a last resort.I am for the time being doing Physio to relieve the pain and relax the nerves connected to the Jaw.Hey i can live with this,if i cannot run i will walk and if i cannot walk i will crawl but i will keep going,one thing pain cannot take away from me is my humor and the day i lose that then its the day you know you lost me.
YOUR PRAYERS AND SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED AND THOSE PRIVILEGED TO READ THIS N3 I LOVE YOU ALL,oh ya I have 2new friends which i gave access to my blog because i found it so easy to interact with them one is a lady i call SWEET MARY (she got an invisible wall) her own blog,and another a Gentleman and a scholar roll into one from Negri Sembilan and his name is PETER also have his own blog,Thank you both for accepting me.I look forward everyday to interacting with both of you.Insyaallah i WILL KEEP GOING.
TO BE CONTINUED.

FATHERS DAY 2011

2011-06-20T00:52:00.003+08:00

I RECEIVED MESSAGES FROM ALL MY CHILDREN ON THIS FATHERS DAY BUT ONE SENT ME A SONG I GOT WRAP UP AND ENJOYED THE SONG VERY MUCH THANK YOU FOR INTRODUCING ME TO THIS SINGER.

I THEN LISTENED TO MY TOP 10 SONGS BY THIS GREAT SINGER GEORGE STRAIT.

I believe-
That just because someone doesn't love you the way you want
them to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.

THIS SONG IS FOR THOSE I LOVE MY WIFE,MY CHILDREN,MY SONS IN LAW,MY DAUGHTERS IN LAW AND ALL MY GRANDCHILDREN,JUST INTERPRET THE WORDINGS LIKE ITS MEANT FOR YOU.
THANK YOU I LOVE ALL OF YOU ALWAYS.
INSYAALLAH AMIN.

THANK YOU TO ALL MY CHILDREN I LOVE ALL OF YOU ALWAYS.

Sharing a list collected by experience through out the years

2011-06-13T09:41:00.009+08:00

FAMILY AND FRIENDS READ THE 45 LITTLE THINGS IN LIFE THAT MAY AND CAN MAKE YOU APPRECIATE LIFE A LITTLE BIT MORE.INSYAALLAH.

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and
parents will. Stay in touch.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8. It's OK to get angry with God THEN ASK FOR HIS FORGIVENESS. He can take it.

9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.

16.. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.

20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't
save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will
this matter?'

27. Always choose life.

28. Forgive everyone everything.

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

33. Believe in miracles.

34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.

35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.

37. Your children get only one childhood.

38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd
grab ours back.

41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

42. The best is yet to come...

43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

44. Yield.

45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."

SHARING HAPPINESS

2011-06-09T16:05:00.003+08:00

A 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud woman, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, with her hair fashionably combed, even though she is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today.

Her husband of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary. After many hours of waiting patiently in the lobby of the nursing home, she smiled sweetly when told her room was ready.

On the long walk to the elevator, as she paused to lean on her cane, the attendant provided a visual description of the woman’s tiny room. “I love it”, she stated with the enthusiasm of an eight-year-old having just been presented with a new puppy.

“Mrs. Jones, you haven’t seen the room; just wait”, explained the attendant.

“That doesn’t have anything to do with it”, she replied. “Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time. Whether I like my room or not doesn’t depend on how the furniture is arranged. Rather, it’s how I arrange my mind. I already decided to love it. It’s a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice; I can spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with the parts of my body that no longer work, or get out of bed and be thankful for the ones that do.”

The elderly woman continued, “Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open, I’ll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I’ve stored away…. Just for this time in my life. Old age is like a bank account. You withdraw from what you’ve put in. So, my advice to you would be to deposit a lot of happiness in the bank account of memories! Thank you for your part in filling my Memory Bank, as I am still making deposits each day.”

According to Mrs. Jones, being happy is a choice we make each day, and it’s simple if we just remember these five rules:

1. Free your heart from hatred.
2. Free your mind from worries.
3. Live simply.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less.

So family and friends hopefully this happiness can be shared and felt by all that read my blog Insyaallah.

YESTERDAY WHEN I WAS YOUNG

2011-06-06T16:04:00.007+08:00

Dear FAMILY AND FRIENDS PLEASE ENJOY YOUR LIFE AND STAY YOUNG HERE ARE 3 DIFFERENT SINGERS FOR THE SONG YESTERDAY WHEN I WAS YOUNG A REAL CLASSIC SONG THAT BRING BACK MEMORIES AND SERVES AS AN INSPIRATION FOR ME TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST AND TO STAY YOUNG AT HEART.insyaallah amin.

LOOKING IN AND OUT OF MY BALCONY

2011-05-31T15:43:00.010+08:00

Me and the love of my life INA

Close up of dining table

view looking in from my balcony

view from looking out of my balcony to the right
View from looking out from my balcony to the left

One day at the balcony,
Do you love me?" my wife asks
One elbow on the easy chair
The other resting on her hip.
her eyes search mine with hope.
I answered her Yes i do
I know I love her
But love is such a tiny word
When she has filled my world
With wonder and trust and faith.

"Do you love me?" she asks me again before going to sleep.
Knees locked in with mine
Skin against skin, stuck together.
Laying next to me, she shudders.

She knows she loves me
In the morning when she awakes
The first thought is me
As she pulls out of bed.

"Yes, I do love you,I said
More than you can see,more than you will ever know
I love you always and forever
In this life and the next" I said with all of my heart.

She giggles like a child
She knew this answer
As she still search my face
For any hint of lies.

She will find no lies
Just honesty and love.
She lingers a bit longer
holding my hand and caressing it with her fingers.

Finally she pulls herself out
Of our bed, the very same bed
That we shared most of our times together.
She then rushes to get breakfast and my work clothes ready.
INA I LOVE YOU NOW AND FOREVER.NEVER EVER DOUBT IT.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY OF THE DAY WE FIRST MET AT KL MANY MANY MANY MOONS AGO.

LATEST TRIP TO PERTH 16TH MAY TO 23RD MAY2011

2011-05-30T19:07:00.006+08:00

Mohd Joshua will be 18 years old on 29th May 2011.
We, getting older by the day.

As i promised my son to take him skateboarding in perth for his 18th birthday,we went a week earlier due to my work commitments.
Pictures taken at Freemantle CALAIS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT PERTH 22ND MAY 2011.

SHARING INFO ON BIC C

2011-05-30T18:02:00.003+08:00

LOTHAR HIRNEISE

Who is Lothar Hirneise? According to one source, possibly one of the most knowledgeable persons in the world on the subject of cancer... Lothar Hirneise is also the President and Founder of People against Cancer [Menschen gegen Krebs] Germany, a non-profit organization established to promote international Research, education and consulting regarding alternative, as well as conventional cancer therapies. He is the author of Chemotherapy Heals Cancer and the Earth is Flat.

"Who survives cancer? - The 3E Program (Ernährung, Entgiftung, Energie) (Eat right, Eliminate [Detoxification], Energy)

In the last few years I have interviewed several hundred so-called final stage survivors, meaning patients who were in the final stage of cancer and who are all healthy again today. And already after, met me say 50 patients, did it become rather quickly clear to me, that was actually going on here. Which before had rather eluded me for years because I had always delved too deeply into these theories about that cancer really is. And what was it? Very simple, there are three points:

1. One point, which I discovered with 100% of all survivors, is the energy work, the sun.

2. In approximately, hmm - I will say 80% of all patients, I found a nutritional change.

3. And in at least 60% of all patients did I find intensive detoxification therapies.

These are the three really important points, the central thread or continuity that can be found in these patients that have survived cancer in the final stage. More information can be found if you google LOTHAR HIRNEISE.

CREDIT CT OF UPEKHA

MY MOTHER 100 days 13th Febuary2011 to 23rd May2011

2011-05-23T20:24:00.004+08:00

me in arauh mak arms
Aruah mak 2nd from right.
AL FATIHA Translation of Surah Al-Fatiha (The Opening)

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds,
The Beneficent, the Merciful.
Owner of the Day of Judgment,
Thee (alone) we worship; Thee (alone) we ask for help.
Guide us on the straight path,
The path of those whom Thou hast favored;
Not (the path) of those who earn Thine anger nor of those who go astray.
(1 : 1-7)
AMIN.

FIRST MOTHERS DAY WITHOUT MY DEAREST MOTHER 2011

2011-05-08T08:18:00.004+08:00

Much as i tried to write,tears keep flowing as memories of mum keeps coming back.when i was a young boy in school,mum would say "belajar pandai2 nanti dah kerja bolih beli hadiah untuk hari jadi mak,and tiap bulan bolih bagi mak duit jangan banyak 20 ringgit pun jadilah" ("Study hard my son and then when you are working you can buy me a birthday present and give me money not much 20 dollars will do")now i can well afford to do that and more she is no longer here. If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane,
I would walk all the way to Heaven, to bring her home again
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say good-bye
mum, you were gone before i knew it,
my hearts ache in sadness, and secret tears will flow
What is meant to lose you, no one will ever know.
So lets us all treasure our mother before she is gone forever.
To all mothers round the world Thank You.
Insyaallah,doa anak mak selalu untuk mak kesayangan.
Ya Allah,God almighty please look after my mother Hajjah Siti Maheran Bte Ibrahim she is now up in heavens with you.INSYAALLAH. AMIN.

Mum's Final Resting Place.I MISS YOU MUM

2011-02-28T06:52:00.006+08:00

The Prophet (peace be upon him) was once asked by a companion: "O messenger of Allah! Are there any deeds that I could do to be of service to my parents after they have passed away?"

The Prophet (peace be upon him), replied: "Yes there are: you should supplicate for them and ask Allah to forgive them; you should carry out (fulfill) their promises; you should maintain good relations with your relatives ; and you should honour their friends."

(Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah and Ibn Hibban)

"YA ALLAH YA TUHANKU, ampuni lah segala dosa2 ibu/bapaku, tempatkanlah bapaku /Ibuku ditempat orang2 yang beriman.

INSYAALLAH (AL FATIHAH X7)

DOA BUAT ARWAH IBU PADA HARI KE 14 KEMBALI KE RAHMATULLAH

2011-02-26T10:57:00.003+08:00

Ya ALLAH Ya Tuhanku,

KAU cucurilah rahmat ke atas roh ibuku,
Kau jadikanlah kubur ibuku sebahagian daripada taman-taman syurgaMU Ya ALLAH,

Jangan kau jadikan kubur ibuku sebahagian dari liang-liang api neraka jahanam MU itu Ya ALLAH,

Kami percaya kubur itu GELAP, KAU jadikan doa kami ini sebagai penerang untuk ibu di dalam kubur sana,

Kami percaya kubur itu AZAB YA ALLAH, KAU peliharakanlah ibu kami dari seksa kubur ini YA ALLAH,

Kami juga yakin kubur itu SEMPIT, KAU lapangkanlah kubur ibu kami ini dengan doa-doa kami ini YA ALLAH

AMIN

A tribute to my late MUM.

2011-02-22T17:51:00.004+08:00

MUM CARRYING ME
FLOWERS FOR MUM.

In the ordinary course of life, mother is the 1st person that could feel her precious little one. And she is among the 1st person to welcome the grand appearance of her precious little one. All the pain and exhaustion are being replaced with a broad smile upon laying the 1st glance on her tiny tot.

It is the hope of a mother that her precious one grows up healthily and happily, achieve flying colours results academically, earning a comfortable living, leading a fulfilling, stable life.

The most rewarding thing for a mother is... able to be there to see her precious one achieving all the above and being included in every step along the way.

The side a mother reluctant to let her precious one to see is the side of her turning frail... for she is the superwoman in her precious one's heart. As time set foot prints upon her physically... her superwoman image is no longer intact and the harder she tries to not becoming a burden.

Even the longest meet would come to an end. While the mother is there witnessing the beginning of the life of her precious one, the children are the ones that sending her off as her life journey has come to the end.

No separation is easy. Departure of love ones even more so. Feeling hollow and momentarily lost. Tough and very trying time it surely is. Allow yourself to grief if you must. It would help to know that although she can't be here physically yet she lives in you, and somewhere in your heart. And she wouldn't want you to live your life any different from what she knew all these while.

MUM I LOVE YOU,I MISS YOU DEARLY AND BEING YOUR ONLY CHILD I WILL REMEMBER YOU FOREVER AS LONG AS I LIVE,MY PRAYERS ALWAYS FOR YOU, INSYAALAH,AL FATIHAH.

AL FATIHAH 13TH FEBUARY 2011

2011-02-18T23:12:00.006+08:00

HAJJAH SITI MAHERAN BTE IBRAHIM MY BELOVED MOTHER BORN-2ND JULY 1932 KEMBALI KE RAMAHTULLAH PADA 13TH FEBUARY 2011(6.10PAGI).DI KEBUMIKAN DI BALIK PULAU PENANG.(6.10 petang)
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU,MY BELOVED MAK,I WILL MISS YOU LOTS.(bed ridden from July 2010 AFTER A STROKE AND WAS PARALIZED ON LEFT SIDE)

WHAT THOUGH THE RADIANCE WHICH WAS ONCE SO BRIGHT,
BE NOW FOREVER TAKEN FROM MY SIGHT.
THOUGH NOTHING CAN BRING BACK THE HOUR,
OF SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS.

OF GLORY IN THE FLOWERS;
WE WILL GRIEVE NOT,
RATHER FIND STRENGTH IN WHAT REMAINS BEHIND.

INSYAALLAH ROH NYA AKAN BERADA DI KALANGAN ORANG2 YANG BERIMAN DAN DI CUCURI RAHMAT.

MY WINTER HOLIDAYS IN KOREA 16th Jan2011 to 21st Jan2011

2011-01-27T18:17:00.013+08:00

Took a holiday trip to SEOUL KOREA, and enjoyed a 5 days 4 nights winter holiday that included YONGPYONG,the famous winter retreat about 2 1/2 hours away from Seoul.
ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW WHAT A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY FOR ME,INA AND JOSHUA.WE ENJOYED EVERY MOMENT AND THE HOLIDAY WAS FULL OF PLEASANT MEMORIES.SURELY A PLACE TO VISIT AGAIN.More pictures to come.(temp - 16 C)SNOWING BUT CLEAR SKIES.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011

2010-12-30T20:50:00.004+08:00

SARINA AND ME IN SEOUL, KOREA.

QUOTING MY DEAR FRIEND MR LEE OF TORONTO:-

We will open the book. It's pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves.
The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day

For last year's words belong to last year's language.
And next year's words await another voice.
And to make an end is to make a beginning.

Let this coming year be better than all the others.
Vow to do some of the things you've always wanted to do but couldn't find the time.
Call up a forgotten friend.
Buy your MIL a present.

Drop an old grudge, and replace it with some pleasant memories.
Vow not to make a promise you don't think you can keep.

Walk tall, and smile more. You'll look ten years younger.
Don't be afraid to say, 'I love you'.
Say it again. They are the sweetest words in the world.

Happy New Year!

In the New Year, may your right hand always be stretched out in friendship, never in want.

May you get a clean bill of health from your dentist, your cardiologist, your gastro-enterologist, your urologist, your proctologist, your podiatrist, your psychiatrist, your gynaecologist and your plumber.INSYAALLAH

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011 TO ALL MY LOVED ONES AND TO MY DEAR FRIENDS.

MERICAN NOORDIN FAMILY HISTORY

2010-12-27T16:40:00.005+08:00

My Father OM NOORDIN (1911-1980)BORN 4/3/1911- 15/2/1980
My Grandfather MM NOORDIN(1848-1924)

Credit to Mr Raymond Boon who wrote this article in his blog.Thank you

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Noordin Street

Noordin Street or Lebuh Noordin, Noordin is a male Muslim name from Nur al-Din (Arabic: نور الدين ‎),and also surname. It composed of the elements Nur, meaning light and ad-Din, meaning of the faith. The street is however named after an Indian Muslim merchant, Mahomed Noordin Merican, and one of the founders of the Kapitan Kling Mosque, also a Kapitan Kling(a community leader appointed for Indian in Penang).

The Chinese called it ji-tiau-lor(2nd street), the 2nd road after Prangin Canal or Prangin Ditch.

It is within the Seven Streets Precinct, a working class neighborhood, with residents mainly Chinese Hockkien. Noordin Street is the only street in the Seven Streets Precinct named after a Muslim.

lǒ-lǐn ke(罗粦街), "Lo-lin" is the Chinese pronunciation for Noordin and "ke" means street, so called after the business premises of Mr. H.M.Noordin. Noordin street is not called lo-lin street, as the name had been used for Chulia street(part of the street), east of Pitt Street. original street within the Francis Light Grid called Market Street ; Lo-lin-ke(羅粦街), which was named after HM Noordin shop there is earlier than Noordin Street.

Mahomed Merican Noordin (b1778? - d 1870)from India

Mahomed Noordin Merican, who arrived at Penang in 1820, with his mother Fatima and his elder brother, Abdur Cauder Merican, who became the Kapitan Keling. The brother's residence in Penang was at Kampong Kolam( Tanjung Puthukarei).

Mahomed Noordin Merican came to Malaya from Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu, India (but he is not a Chola, as I have earlier reported here, but rather a Turlekan, a people originating from a place in Turkey). The word "Merican" is derived from the word "Mericalayar", which means "people from the sea", to denote their seafaring activities and businesses(Timothy Tye,2008).

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Their ancestral home - Nagapattinam

Nagapattinam District is a coastal district of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. The town of Nagapattinam is the district capital, lies on the eastern coast, 350 kilometers down south of the State capital Chennai and 145 kilometers east of Tiruchirappalli. Nagapattinam (Tamil: நாகப்பட்டினம் (nākappaṭṭinam) (previously spelt Nagapatnam or Negapatam) is a coastal city and a municipality in Nagapattinam District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of Nagapattinam District, it was carved out by bifurcating the composite Thanjavur district on October 18, 1991. Other names of the town are Naganadu, Cholakula Vallippatinam and Shiva Rajadhani. Nagapattinam was the major port for Cholas dynasty. Nearby towns include Tiruvarur, Karaikal and Mayiladuthurai.The major language spoken in the Nagapattinam District is Tamil spoken as a mother tongue by Hindus, Christians and Muslims alike. The vast majority of the population are Hindu by religion, with Muslims and Christians, Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains.

The town was taken by the British from the Dutch in 1781 (who had been formally brought into the war in 1780). When the Dutch and British reached a peace agreement in 1784, Nagapattinam was formally ceded to the British. It was before the founding of Penang as British colony in 1786.

But other sources mentioned that his brother Abdur Cauder Merican or Caudeer Mydin (Mohudeen) Merican, Abdul Qauder Mohideen Merican( b1759 - d1834) was from Proto Novo, Arcots(Tamil: ஆற்காடு); and some even said he was from Thanjavur (Tamil: தஞ்சாவூர் (tañcāvūr)), also known as Thanjai (Tamil: தஞ்சை (tañcāi)) or by its anglicised name Tanjore.

1820 - Left Tamil Naidu, India; and arrived at Penang island with his mother and his eldest brother. His brother Abdur Cauder Merican( b1759 - d1834) was a Kapitan Kling, the community leader appointed to take care of Tamil community in Penang. His brother came earlier to coastal Kedah in 1770. In 1786, he led a group of Tamil Muslim traders from Kedah, together with Koh Lay Kuan, the first Chinese Kapitan; to follow Capt Francis Light to Penang. Captain Francis Light appointed him as Kapitan Kling in 1801, the leader of Indian community in Penang. Kling is the term applied to South Indian. Abdur Cauder Merican was staying in Kampong Kolam or Pool Village. in 1820, Kapitan Kling was 61 years old at advance age, it may be his intention to bring over his younger brother to help in his business. He died in 1834 and buried at Kampong Kolam, Penang.

1834? - succeed his brother as Kapitan Kling when his brother Abdur Cauder Merican passed away in 1834.

1848 - Son MM Noordin was born in Penang

1853 - V M Noordin was established in 1853, in Penang(pg 99, Singapore Directory 1877). VM Noordin or Vappoo Merican Nordin is his eldest son.

1863 - M. N. K. Mahomed Noordin Co was established

1869 - Mahomed Noordin Merican created an endowment in 1869,14 he was probably aware of the state of the waqaf lands

1870 - Mahomed Noordin Merican passed away at the age of 92 in 1870. He however started the Noordin Merican family( or Merican Noordin family) in Penang, where the surname was passed to future generation.

1872 - In the classic legal case of decision by Lord Macnaghten of the Privy Council in Badar Bee v. Habib Merican Noordin (1909) A.C. 615. The appellant petitioned to have it declared that the devise and gifts contained in the 6th clause of the testator's will were void, and that the lands comprised therein and the income thereof being undisposed of belonged to the testator's next of kin. By that 6th clause he gave certain lands in Penang which he directed to be called "the wakkoff of Mahomed Noordin," to trustees for certain purposes. The case had become a source of law for Estoppel. Habib Merican Noordin is the son, Badar Bee may be the daughter.

1879 - He died in 1879, leaving 6 sons and 5 daughters.

He was reported to be a landlord in Penang, holding many shops and houses, and a large estate in Province Wellsley, Noordin estate. He was a Municipal Commissioner and Justice of Peace or JP. He also contributed to built the aquaduct from waterfall to the city(Light Street/Leith Street area). This was the Penang first water supply system, even before the pipe system was used. Even he was a Muslim, he also provide assistance to many Christian institution. The spirit of religion harmony started from the generation. Many of today's generation should be shameful for not following the examples of our city historical figures. Pitt street become street of harmony and was named after his brother.

Mahomed Mashurdin Merican Noordin s/o Mahomed Merican Noordin(b 1848- d 1924)or M.M.Noordin.

Mahomed Noordin Merican's 4th son, Mahomed Mashurdin Merican Noordin, was also known as MM Noordin. He was the proprietor of MM Noordin(Penang and Singapore)

He was English educated at Penang Free School, and had been to Europe 3 times; and two of his children were studied in England. A merchant who export local produces to Europe, India and China.

1848 - He was born in 1848 and died in 1924, in the house called Clifton, in Northam Road.

He was the leader of the Indian Muslim community of George Town. The British authorities made him a Municipal Commissioner and a Justice of the Peace - he was one of the first Muslims to be accorded such an honor. He was also a juror.

Married Siti Kalthum Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Habshee.

MM Noordin was the owner of Noordin Estate at Seberang Prai.

1853 - N.M.Noordin was established in 1853(pg 100, Singapore Directory 1877). M.N.Nordin is located at King Street, Penang. NM Noordin is Naina Merican Noordin, a merchant.

1863 - M. N. K. Mohamed Noordin Co was established.

1867 - Penang Riot

1870 - M.M. Noordin started Koran classes in the Malay, Tamil and Malabari languages(source: Growing Roots: The Story of Tamil Communities in Penang, Penang story project). His father, Mahomed Merican Noordin passed away at the age of 92 in 1870.

1877 - Mahomed Mashroydin Merican Noordin, was a trader at Chulia Street(Pg 24, the 1877 Singapore directory).

1904 - Penang Jurors 1904 list included Mahomed Mashurdin Merican Noordin, merchant; Northam Road.

1913 - Weekly Sun, 18 January 1913, Page 4, M. N. K. MOHAMED NOORDIN & CO., GENERAL MERCHANTS, reported branch located at 86-88, North Bridge Road, Singapore.

1924
Died in 1924, in the house called Clifton, in Northam Road

His children Aladin Merican Noordin(A.M. Noordin) s/o Mahomed Mashurdin Merican Noordin; who married Wan Soo Merican Noordin(born Mohamed). His son Isdin Merican Noordin s/o Aladin Merican Noordin@Wan Noordin(b 1911- d?) or I.M.Noordin( b 14th July 1919), married Rafeah bt Mashohor. I.M.Noordin was a famous jockeys in Malaya, Singapore and Sarawak.

1925
The Straits Times, 16 November 1925, Page 8, Pinang Gazette reported that the 3 large properties belonging to the estate of the late Mr. Mohamed Noordin(or MM Noordin), have been sold to Mr Lim Cheng Teik;-
(i) Marble Hall, between Kelawai Road, Pangkor Road and Burma Road, 722000 sq ft
(ii)Babington Estate, 440,000 sq ft, located at Perak Road
(iii)Suffolk House, a million sq ft, located at Aier Etam Road

Merican Noordin family business

The Singapore directory for the Straits Settlements 1877 Pg 100 reported that M.N.Nordin(should be NM Noordin?) as a sole proprietorship was established in 1863, the firm is an agent for Singapore Steamship Company Ltd.

Mr M.N.Nordin(should be NM Noordin?) is located at King Street, Penang. Another V.M. Nordin also mentioned as merchant, located at King Street, may be the brother.

Mahomed Mashroydin Merican Noordin(MM Noordin), was stated as trader(1877 directory). Mohamed Merican Noordin had died in 1870

1. V.M. Noordin(established in 1853)
Pg 99 reported, partner V.M.Noordin(Vappoo Merican Noordin, should be sole proprietorship, as only one partner was reported). Family members Noor Mohamed Merican was one of the Assistants. The location is Union Street.

2. NM Noordin(Established 1863)
Pg 100 reported NM Noordin(Naina Merican Noordin) was the sole partner, Assistants from family members included Chowta Merican, Caderash Merican. The company was the agency for Singapore Steamship Co Ltd. Located at King Street.

3. M. N. K. Mahomed Noordin Co., established in 1863

The Noordins ran a fleet of ships that called at the ports along the Straits of Malacca, Myanmar, China, India, the Middle East and Europe

The Noordin Family Tomb

The Noordin Family Tomb originally served as the mausoleum for Mahomed Noordin Merican's mother, Fatimah. However, Noordin himself was also buried there when he died in 1870. Noordin Family Tomb at Chulia Street, built in the 1800s by Mohamed Merican Noordin who succeeded to the position of Kapitan Kling after his brother died. His brother was however buried at Kampong Kolam.

At the turn of the century, Mohamed Merican Noordin (a Tamil Muslim who came to Penang around 1820), succeeded Kapitan Kling (or leader of the Tamils) as the most prominent Chulia in Penang. He had a family tomb built for his mother by Indian masons. The vestibule of the tomb accommodated one of the first schools for the Muslim community and he had endowed it with twenty dollars per month "for the learning of English, Hindoostanee, Malay, Tamil, Malabar and the Alkoran" (cited in Khoo, 1993: 73; emphasis added). That Malabar (presumably Malayalam, or Arabi Malayalam-Malayalam written in Arabic script which was popular among Malabar Muslims) was one of the languages being taught and studied in Penang speaks of the importance enjoyed by the Malabari Muslim community in the state during that period.(Professor Suresh Narayanan,2001)

The Noordin Family Tomb originally housed a school called Dunam Pillay. Classes were held there for learning the Al-Quran, Arabic, Malabar, Hindi, Tamil and English were held there. It became a tomb after it was used as a mausoleum to Mahomed Noordin Merican's mother(Timothy Tye,2008).

After standing in a run-down state for decades, the Noordin Family Tomb was recently restored. Now it houses the Galeri Seni Lukis Persatuan Pelukis Melayu Pulau Pinang (Penang Malay Artist Association Art Gallery).

The Merican Noordin family

Mahomed Noordin Merican(b1778? - d 1870) from India. He died in 1879, leaving 6 sons and 5 daughters. His children are Mahomed Mashurdin(MM Noordin), Habib, Nasoordin, Bapoo(may be Vappoo), Naina, Rajadin, Tang Chee Mah, Fatimah Nachiar. (not completed list , source: from one of the family facebook).

Merican Noordin family is a big family now. Mahomed Noordin leant from the Chinese having the surname passed down to the future generation.

1. Vappoo Merican Noordin(VM Noordin)

Vappoo Merican Noordin(VM Noordin), merchant, Union Street, Pg 27
1874 - Government Gazette dated 26-12-1873 announced Vappoo Merican Noordin will hold office of Municipal Commisioner for 2 years(Straits Times Overland Journal, 31 December 1873, Page 6). He is the eldest son of Mohamed Merican Noordin

Vappoo Merican Noordin, the Indian or Jawi-pekan leader of the Red Flag, together with Che long(Haji Mahomed Noor), Syed Mohamed Alatas( or Al-Attas)in Penang,1879. Their headquarter was at Acheen Street, Penang. He was a merchant in his father's company at Chulia Street.

Government Gazette dated 24-1-1879, announced that Vappoo Merican Noordin was one of the Municipal Commissioner appointed for the year 1879. The others were Mr Foo Tye Sin, Henry de Mornay, and JMR Magalhaens(source: Straits Times Overland Journal, 1 February 1879, Page 1). Vapoo Merican Noordin, a merchant in Chulia Street, and having his residence in Acheen Street, the area under the influence of Che Long. He was a Justice of Peace (as reported in the list in Directory of Singapore 1877 pg 61)

Note: In 1867, after the bloody Penang Riots involving fighting between rival Sino-Malay groups, which also demonstrated the possibility of Sino-Malay cooperation, the British went into overdrive to separate the races. It was better for the Malays and Chinese and Indians not to mix “too much”. It was not long after the incident that an Inspectorate of Police was established (1872), indirect rule through headmen ended in the Straits Settlements and secret societies that operated quite openly were regulated and later disbanded (1885).

His son, Ismail Merican Vappoo Merican Nordin was the member of Kedah state council in 1943. In December 1943, the Siamese authorities made some changes in the administration by re-using British pre-War model. According to the plan, the role of the army in the administration was deleted. By so doing, the Sultan was once again made the Head of State, ruling with the aid of a Siamese advisor. The Siamese authorities also returned the administration of the State to the Montri Sabha Council, formerly known as the State Council.

The following were members of the Montri Sabha Saibur:
Sultan Badlishah President
Tunku Yaakob Deputy President
Hj. Md. Shariff Osman Secretary
En. Kassim Che Ismail Writer
En. Ismail Merican Vappoo Merican Nordin ?

There was another source from internet mentioned Bapoo Merican Noordin, Son of Mohd Nordin and Fatimah, Brother of Naina, Habib, Shabudin, Mohd Nasoodin, Mohd Murshordin, Che Jah, Noor Mohd Nachir, Tang Chee Mah, Mawah Bee, Rajah Bee and Muck Doom Bee. Bapoo may be Vappoo?...

2. NM Noordin, Naina Merican Noordin, merchant , King street pg 27

Neina Merican, JP(Directory of Singapore 1877 pg 61)
Nina Merican Noordin died in Penang, having first made a will dated 16th December 1879, by which he appointed his brother Vapoo Merican Noordin as executor.

Note: Naina, Neina, Nina may be the same person

3. Habib Merican Noodin, trader, Hutton Lane(pg 23, Directory of Singapore 1877)
Bader Bee -v- Habib Merican Noordin [1909] on Law of Estoppel. Where a party could have appealed against an earlier decision of a court, but did not, he would later be estopped from denying that decision. The case was decided by Lord Macnaghten in 1909.

4.Mahomed Nashurdin, 5th clerk, District Office; Bukit Mertajam; Bukit Mertajam, Province Wellesley.

5. Habib Harry Merican Noordin, Son of Mohd Murshordin and Sona (Aarab),
Brother of Aladin, Rajadin, Che Jah, Izadin, , Che Rajah, Noordin and Omar.

Note : may be son of Mahomed Mashurdin(MM Noordin)

Family of Abdur Cauder Merican( b1759 - d1834)

He married with a Kedah Malay princess, Tengku Wan Chik Taiboo or Tengku Maheran, daughter of Sultan Abdullah Mukaram Syah. Their issues are Othman Naina Merican, Othman Sah Merican, Othman Nachiar, Othman Kandoo, Othman Bee Bee dan Othman Wan Niar.

Othman Nina Merican, 5th clerk, Treasury; Transfer Road(the son of Cauder Moheedin Merican(from Singapore Directory, 1877).

Related articles

1. From Malabaris to Malaysians: The Untold Story of Malayalees in Penang(2001), by Professor Suresh Narayanan, Universiti Sains Malaysia, http://penangstory.net.my/indian-content-papersuresh.html
2. Misteri Etnik: Kapitan Keling pengasas masyarakat Jawi Peranakan Pulau Pinang(2010), by Azrul Affandi Sobry, http://www.bharian.com.my/bharian/articles/MisteriEtnik_KapitanKelingpengasasmasyarakatJawiPeranakanPulauPinang/Article
3. "Cases heard and determined in Her Majesty's Supreme court of the Straits Settlements, 1808-1884." (1890), by James William Norton-Kyshe, Straits Settlements. Supreme Court, Singapore and Straits Printing Office,Singapore
4. Makam Keluarga Noordin, http://www.penang-traveltips.com/noordin-family-tomb.htm

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011 TO ALL

2010-12-23T12:28:00.005+08:00

My principles in life and especially more so when i was facing the BIG C and during my entire treatment days and more so now and forever INSYAALLAH and it goes something like this......
If you can't fly, then run.
If you can't run, then walk.
If you can't walk, then crawl.
But whatever you do, keep moving."

Yes my loving Family and friends just keep moving don't stop the fight for Life till the final farewell.REMEMBER THIS WELL YOU MAY NEED TO DO JUST THAT ONE DAY.
There are barely 8 days left before the year is over. The year 2011, according to the United Nations, is the year of the Forest. The UN declared the coming year as the International Year of Forests to raise awareness on sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests. In the Chinese calendar, on the other hand, the Year 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit, which is a lucky year. According to Chinese tradition, the Rabbit brings a year in which you can catch your breath and calm your nerves. Thus, it is the best time to make it a goal to create a safe, peaceful lifestyle, so you will be able to calmly deal with any problem that may arise.

Whatever the predictions or advice just be thankful to God Almighty for all the blessings INSYAALLAH,the blessings will continue always. Amin.

LETTER TO MY SONS AND DAUGHTERS

2010-12-09T14:14:00.002+08:00

My Dear Children,

I am writing this to you because of 3 reasons

1.Life, fortune and mishaps are unpredictable, nobody knows how long he lives. Some words are better said early.

2. I am your father, and if I don't tell you these, no one else will.
3. What is written is my own personal bitter experiences that perhaps could save you a lot of unnecessary heartaches.

Remember the following as you go through life

1. Do not bear grudge towards those who are not good to you. No one has the responsibility of treating you well, except your mother and I. To those who are good to you, you have to treasure it and be thankful, and ALSO you have to be cautious, because, everyone has a motive for every move. When a person is good to you, it does not mean he really likes you. You have to be careful, don't hastily regard him as a real friend.

2. No one is indispensable, nothing in the world that you must possess. Once you understand this idea, it would be easier for you to go through life when people around you don't want you anymore, or when you lose what/who you love most.

3. Life is short. When you waste your life today, tomorrow you would find that life is leaving you. The earlier you treasure your life, the better you enjoy life.

4. Love is but a transient feeling, and this feeling would fade with time and with one's mood. If your so called loved one leaves you, be patient, time will wash away your aches and sadness. Don't over exaggerate the beauty and sweetness of love, and don't over exaggerate the sadness of falling out of love.

5. A lot of successful people did not receive a good education, that does not mean that you can be successful by not studying hard! Whatever knowledge you gain is your weapon in life. One can go from rags to riches, but one has to start from some rags!

6. I do not expect you to financially support me when I am old, either would I financially support your whole life. My responsibility as a supporter ends when you are grown up. After that, you decide whether you want to travel in a public transport or in your limousine, whether rich or poor.

7. You honour your words, but don't expect others to be so. You can be good to people, but don't expect people to be good to you. If you don't understand this, you would end up with unnecessary troubles.

8. I have bought lotteries for umpteen years, but I never strike any prize. That shows if you want to be rich, you have to work hard! There is no free lunch!

9. No matter how much time I have with you, let's treasure the time we have together. We do not know if we would meet again in our next life.
Your Ever loving Dad.
__._,_.___

SPM EXAMS OVER HOORAY FOR JOSH

2010-12-09T13:47:00.005+08:00

It seems like only yesterday i sent him to school for the PMR exams.That was 2 years ago,now he drives his own car to school and to most places,time sure flies.INSYAALLAH he will grow up to be a fine GENTLEMAN.My doa and prayers always for all my children.

SPM STARTS TODAY WITH BM 1 & 2 PAPERS

2010-11-23T13:07:00.004+08:00

SPM starts today for my son Mohd Joshua.
My doa is that all will go well for him in the exams,INSYAALLAH.

MY MOTHER

2010-11-15T16:57:00.005+08:00

Each day I watch my mother walk.
I hear her sigh, I hear her talk.
She speaks of loved ones no longer here.
I watch helpless, as she sheds a tear.
Alzheimer's is stealing my mother away,
And she grows worse each passing day.
She needs help with all her care,
From getting dressed to brushing her hair.
We cut her food to help her eat.
This once tidy woman is no longer neat.
She often seems to live in the past,
Please dear God, how long will this last?
As her memory goes, I can only stand by,
Frustrated and helpless, and yes...I'll cry.
Those who love her, she no longer knows.
How long till her memory completely goes?
Each day I watch my mother walk.
I hear her sigh, I hear her talk.
I watch daily as she slowly dies.
I can't help her, and yes...I'll cry.

She’s trapped inside the prison walls
That used to be her mind.
The woman that she used to be,
Has long been left behind.
There are times she’s quite alert,
Her memory’s still intact.
Then there are days when her mind disappears,
And i know it’s not an act.
Good days are when i see her,
And she calls me by my name.
She’s grateful for the company,
And thankful that i came.
Most of the time it’s difficult,
To see my Mother that way.
All i can do is love her now,
As i take life day by day.

INSYAALLAH I WILL BE STRONG FOR HER AND I WILL BE THERE FOR HER WITH MY DOA AND PRAYERS TO THE ALMIGHTY ALLAH SWT.

26/10/2010 A SPECIAL DAY

2010-10-26T12:41:00.006+08:00

at my favourite Penang japanese restaurant Island Plaza today
WITH MY WIFE SARINA IN SEOUL KOREA OCT2010
SYUKUR ALHAMDULILLAH, LUCKY ME, A CAREER,A JOB AND HOBBY ALL ROLL INTO ONE, (PICTURE TAKEN IN JANGSU STUD FARM KOREA OCT 2010)

MY SPECIAL DAY THOUGHTS:-

I remember the days
when my mind used to be
overrun with emotions and thoughts
of all things good and the worst;

As time went by,
with each new day,
and with a brand new life to look forward to,
my mind emptied itself in a flash, just like that;

With a cup of coffee in hand,
I sit back and think about the yesteryears,
smiling at the change that has taken over me
and the life that i have been blessed with now;

strolling down the memory lane,
unafraid of the future,
blinded by the ecstasy of living
eventually, with eyes wide open,
i’ve come to understand, that
some things, including life, change for the better;

INSYAALLAH SYUKUR PADA ALLAH SWT.
AMIN.

Memories of Korea ISW 2010 4TH OCT TO 9TH OCT

2010-10-19T23:14:00.016+08:00

ALL PICTURES TAKEN IN OCT2010

TRIP TO SNTC KRANJI

2010-10-17T08:56:00.007+08:00

at The 4th floor kranji racecourse
at kranji racecourse

at kranji racecourse

The 15th Oct 2010, my wife and me visited SINGAPORE TURF CLUB,at Kranji Racecourse during the Friday Night racing.

I took a quick tour of the races by going to the STARTING POINT with SNTC Chief Starter Mr Dale Jeffs and his Team for races 1 and 2,and then had a first hand look at the ultra modern state of the art Singapore Turf Club at Kranji.It was indeed a historical event of my racing career,as this was my first trip to Kranji after SNTC moved from Bukit Timah Racecourse some years ago.
Thank you to all that made this possible.Insyaallah we will visit again.

ISW SEOUL KOREA 6TH OCT - 8TH OCT 2010 PHOTOS

2010-10-11T11:18:00.035+08:00

Sarina at Incheon airport before boarding for home 9th Oct 2010.

With Mr Kim Ki Woo starter KRA Seoul wearing suit at Seoul racepark.

At Famous highway rest stop, temperature here is nice and cool around 10degrees.

At Rest Stop highway to JANGSU

My opening at ISW2010.

At ISW2010 with Wuhan China starter Mr Tang Lu.

Welcoming speech by Mr Ko Chief Starter KRA and opening of the ISW2010.

Participants of ISW2010 with our host at VIP conference room 6th floor Luckyville Seoul racepark.

A discussion prior to Trials at Seoul racetrack.

Early track work at Seoul before trials.

A toast to the success of ISW2010 and to new friendship at a dinner hosted by KRA graced by ED and GM with the participants.

participants of ISW2010 at a slide presentation of JANGSU stud and training centre by Moon Jaho,Deputy Manager Breeding section with the GM Mr Choi Han Ho.

Briefing by GManager of Jangsu Stud and training centre on the facilities and services ,Q&A session.

The training starting gates for young and fractious horses.Note there is a walk through area to give horses the confidence and not be afraid of the gates.

Participants of ISW2010 group photo with GManager of stud farm and training centre Jangsu.

With Senior staff at the indoor barrier training centre in Jangsu.

At the stud farm with a leading stallion.

At KRA Stud and training farm at Jangsu abt 4hrs drive from the city.

Overlooking the bridge famous for the coloured water fountains in Seoul.

The participants of ISW2010 had a big boost with the presence of Executive Director Seoul Racing Division,Mr Suh Sung Jo(white shirt)& Mr Kim Byung Sun General Manager/Chief Stipe(standing Left next to ED)

Checking out the Korean made starting gates.

Chief Starter KRA explaining the equipments used on trials and race days to aid the loading of fractious horses.

Barrier Trials at Seoul racetrack.

Mr Ko, KRA Chief Starter & me on the starter's platform using hydraulic lift mounted on the back of a van during the barrier trials at Seoul racecourse.

Palace grounds with Wuhan china delegates.(GYEONGBOK PALACE)

Korean palace grounds(GYEONGBOK PALACE)

At the famous Korean Palace grounds.(GYEONGBOK PALACE)

DINNER HOSTED BY CHIEF STARTER ON THE 7TH OCTOBER 2010

Pictures paint a thousand words so here are photos of the ISW 2010.from the 1 st day to the last day (ARRIVAL 5TH OCTOBER 2010 DEPARTURE 9TH OCTOBER 2010.)

KAMSAHAMNIDA ANNYONG HA SAYO MANASOB PANGGAP SUMNIDA MY WIFE SARINA AND I WISH TO SAY THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH TO MR KO,CHIEF STARTER AND MR KIM KI WOO STARTER AND ALL FROM KRA FOR MAKING THE ISW2010 A SUCCESS AND MEMORIES WILL BE TREASURED FOREVER AND TO ALL NEW FRIENDS WE MET DURING ISW2010 FROM KRA AND WUHAN CHINA DELEGATIONS WE WILL MISS YOU ALL.

Mr Kim Ki Woo,who we must say a special thank you for making our stay in Seoul Korea TRULY MEMORABLE STAY and your efforts while we are there is to be remembered and that you are a fine example of a loyal professional with utmost integrity to your company the KRA and a credit to Mr Ko Jin Hyung,your Chief Starter. Once again TERIMA KASIH.

10/10/10/ JUST AN ENTRY TO PUT ON RECORD

2010-10-10T20:09:00.003+08:00

view from our room 706 NOVOTEL AMBASSADOR GANGNAM.

My wife Sarina on her first day in SEOUL SOUTH KOREA.

Too good a date 10/10/10 not to have an entry,so just a photo to show our first day at Seoul NOVOTEL AMBASSADOR lobby, gangnam gu.
Further stories from the 1st day arrival till the last day at INCHEON AIRPORT,will follow soon insyaallah,i am still feeling the long journey 7 1/2 hours flight to our home.

ISW SEOUL KOREA 6TH OCT - 8TH OCT 2010

2010-10-09T06:56:00.003+08:00

MY WIFE AND I, started our journey from Penang on 4TH OCTOBER 2010 and landed in INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SEOUL SOUTH KOREA on the 5TH OCTOBER 2010 on scheduled at 6.45 am korean time,which is 1 hr ahead of us.At the aiport to greet us was Mr Ki Woo-Kim assistant starter KRA Seoul.We then checked in at NOVOTEL AMBASSADOR GANGNAM-GU in the heart of the city.After a short rest,it was dinner with the WUHAN JOCKEY CLUB CHINA delegates and our host,KOREAN RACING AUTHORITY Chief Starter Mr KO JIN HYUNG & MR KIM KI WOO assistant Starter.
Thats the start of the ISW,and will write a day to day happenings with photos after my return to Penang today.Insyaallah will arrive Penang by midnight today,our flight home starts from Incheon to KLIA & then late tonite arriving home.Till my next posting ANNYONG HA SAYO - KAMSAHAMIDAH - MA NA SOH PANGKAP SUMNIDA to our Host KRA.

Korea for the ISW conference 4th to 9th oct 2010

2010-10-04T06:23:00.003+08:00

Insyaallah,will be leaving today for a racing conference (INTERNATIONAL STARTERS WORKSHOP) in Seoul Korea.Taking a flight from KLIA and arriving at Incheon International Airport.Will be away from the 4th to 9th Oct 2010.Insyaallah.Will update with stories and pictures of the trip soonest insyaallah.

INTERESTING READING ARTICLE ON AGEING BY LEE KUAN YEW.

2010-09-27T19:11:00.005+08:00

FAMILIES AND FRIENDS ,I came across this brilliant article via an email from a good friend,in Penang,DR Edward Samuel,i thought i share it with you all.

Lee Kuan Yew - On Aging.....A very good read !

MY CONCERN today is, what is it I can tell you which can add to
your knowledge about ageing and what ageing societies can do. You know
more about this subject than I do. A lot of it is out in the media,
Internet and books.

So I thought the best way would be to take a personal standpoint and
tell you how I approach this question of ageing.

If I cast my mind back, I can see turning points in my physical and
mental health. You know, when you're young, I didn't bother, assumed
good health was God-given and would always be there.

When I was about 57 that was - I was about 34, we were competing in elections,
and I was really fond of drinking beer and smoking. And after the election campaign, in Victoria
Memorial Hall - we had won the election, the City Council election - I
couldn't thank the voters because I had lost my voice. I'd been smoking
furiously. I'd take a packet of 10 to deceive myself,
but I'd run through the packet just sitting on the
stage, watching the crowd, getting the feeling, the mood before I speak.

In other words, there were three speeches a night. Three speeches a
night, 30 cigarettes, a lot of beer after that, and the voice was gone.

I remember I had a case in Kuching, Sarawak . So I took the flight and I
felt awful. I had to make up my mind whether I was going to be an
effective campaigner and a lawyer, in which case I cannot destroy my
voice, and I can't go on. So I stopped smoking. It was a tremendous
deprivation because I was addicted to it. And I used to wake up
dreaming...the nightmare was I resumed smoking.

But I made a choice and said, if I continue this, I will not be able to
do my job. I didn't know anything about cancer of the throat or
oesophagus or the lungs, etc. But it turned out it had many
other deleterious effects.

Strangely enough after that, I became very allergic, hyper-allergic to
smoking, so much so that I would plead with my Cabinet ministers not to
smoke in the Cabinet room. You want to smoke, please go out, because I
am allergic.

Then one day I was at the home of my colleague, Mr Rajaratnam, meeting
foreign correspondents including some from the London Times and they
took a picture of me and I had a big belly like that (puts his hands in
front of his belly), a beer belly. I felt no, no, this will not do. So I
started playing more golf, hit hundreds of balls on the practice tee.
But this didn't go down. There was only one way it could go down:
consume less, burn up more.

Another turning point came when -this was 1976, after the general
election - I was feeling tired. I was breathing deeply at the Istana, on
the lawns. My daughter, who at that time just graduating as a doctor,
said: 'What are you trying to do?' I said: 'I feel an effort to breathe
in more oxygen.' She said: 'Don't play golf. Run. Aerobics..' So she
gave me a book , quite a famous book and, then, very current in America on
how you score aerobic points swimming, running, whatever it is, cycling.

I looked at it sceptically. I wasn't very keen on running. I was keen on
golf. So I said, 'Let's try'. So in-between golf shots while playing
on my own, sometimes nine holes at the Istana, I would try and walk
fast between shots. Then I began to run between shots. And I felt
better. After a while, I said: 'Okay, after my golf, I run.' And after a few
years, I said: 'Golf takes so long. The running takes 15 minutes. Let's
cut out the golf and let's run.'

I think the most important thing in ageing is you got to understand
yourself. And the knowledge now is all there.
When I was growing up, the knowledge wasn't there. I had to get the
knowledge from friends, from doctors. But perhaps the most important bit
of knowledge that the doctor gave me was one day, when I said: 'Look,
I'm feeling slower and sluggish.' So he gave me a medical encyclopaedia and
he turned the pages to ageing. I read it up and it was illuminating. A
lot of it was difficult jargon but I just skimmed through to get the
gist of it.

As you grow, you reach 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and then, thereafter, you
are on a gradual slope down physically.
Mentally, you carry on and on and on until I don't know what age,
but mathematicians will tell you that they know their best output is
when they're in their 20s and 30s when your mental energy is powerful and you
haven't lost many neurons. That's what they tell me.

So, as you acquire more knowledge, you then craft a programme
for yourself to maximise what you have. It's just common sense. I
never planned to live till 85 or 84.! I just didn't think about it. I
said: 'Well, my mother died when she was 74, she had a stroke.. My
father died when he was 94.'

But I saw him, and he lived a long life, well, maybe it was his DNA. But
more than that, he swam every day and he kept himself busy.. He
was working for the Shell company. He was in charge, he was a
superintendent of an oil depot.

When he retired, he started becoming a salesman. So people used to tell
me: 'Your father is selling watches at BP de Silva.' My father was then
living with me. But it kept him busy. He had that routine: He meets
people, he sells watches, he buys and sells all kinds of semi-precious
stones, he circulates coins. And he keeps going. But at 87, 88, he fell,
going down the steps from his room to the dining room, broke his arm,
three months incapacitated.

Thereafter, he couldn't go back to swimming. Then he
became wheelchair-bound. Then it became a problem because my house was
constructed that way. So my brother - who's a doctor and had a flat
(one-level) house - took him in. And he lived on till 94. But towards
the end, he had gradual loss of mental powers.

So my calculations, I'm somewhere between 74 and 94. And I've reached
the halfway point now. But have I ?

Well, 1996 when I was 73, I was cycling and I felt tightening on the
neck. Oh, I must retire today. So I stopped.
Next day, I returned to the bicycle. After five minutes it became worse.

So I said, no, no, this is something serious, it's got to do with the
blood vessels. Rung up my doctor, who said, 'Come tomorrow'. Went
tomorrow, he checked me, and said: 'Come back tomorrow for an
angiogram.'

I said: 'What's that ?' He said: 'We'll pump something in and we'll see
whether the coronary arteries are cleared or blocked.' I was going to go
home. But an MP who was a cardiologist happened to be around, so he came
in and said: 'What are you doing here?' I said: 'I've got this.' He
said: 'Don't go home. You stay here tonight. I've sent patients home and
they never came back. Just stay here. They'll put you on the monitor.
They'll watch your heart. And if anything, an emergency arises, they
will take you straight to the theatre. You go home. You've got no such
monitor. You may never come back.'

So I stayed there. Pumped in the dye, yes it was blocked, the left
circumflex, not the critical, lead one. So that's lucky for me. Two
weeks later, I was walking around,I felt it's coming back. Yes it has come
back, it had occluded. So this time they said: 'We'll put in a stent.'

I'm one of the first few in Singapore to have the stent, so it was a
brand new operation. Fortunately, the man who invented the stent was out
here selling his stent. He was from San Jose , La Jolla something or the
other. So my doctor got hold of him and he supervised the operation. He
said put the stent in. My doctor did the operation, he just watched it
all and then that's that. That was before all this problem about lining
the stent to make sure that it doesn't occlude and create a disturbance.

So at each stage, I learnt something more about myself and I stored
that. I said: 'Oh, this is now a danger point.'
So all right, cut out fats, change diet, went to see a specialist in
Boston , Massachusetts General Hospital . He said: 'Take statins.' I said:
'What's that?' He said: '(They) help to reduce your cholesterol.' My
doctors were concerned. They said: 'You don't need it. Your cholesterol
levels are okay.' Two years later, more medical evidence came out. So
the doctors said: 'Take statins.'

Had there been no angioplasty, had I not known that something was up and
I cycled on, I might have gone at 74 like my mother. So I missed that decline.

So next deadline: my father's fall at 87.

I'm very careful now because sometimes when I turn around too fast, I
feel as if I'm going to get off balance. So my daughter, a neurologist,
she took me to the NNI, there's this nerve conduction test,
put electrodes here and there.

The transmission of the messages between the feet and the brain has
slowed down.

So all the exercise, everything, effort put in, I'm fit, I swim, I
cycle. But I can't prevent this losing of conductivity of the nerves and
this transmission. So just go slow.

So when I climb up the steps, I have no problem. When I go down the
steps, I need to be sure that I've got something I can hang on to, just
in case. So it's a constant process of adjustment.

But I think the most important single lesson I learnt in life was that
if you isolate yourself, you're done for.

The human being is a social animal - he needs stimuli, he needs to meet
people, to catch up with the world.

I don't much like travel but I travel very frequently despite the jet
lag, because I get to meet people of great interest to me, who will help
me in my work as chairman of our GIC. So I know, I'm on several boards
of banks, international advisory boards of banks, of oil companies and so
on.

And I meet them and I get to understand what's happening in the world,
what has changed since I was here one month ago, one year ago. I go to
India , I go to China .

And that stimuli brings me to the world of today. I'm not living in the
world, when I was active, more active 20, 30 years ago. So I tell my
wife. She woke up late today. I said: 'Never mind, you come along by 12
o'clock. I go first.'

If you sit back - because part of the ending part of the encyclopaedia
which I read was very depressing - as you get old, you withdraw from
everything and then all you will have is your bedroom and the
photographs and the furniture that you know, and that's your world. So if you've got
to go to hospital, the doctor advises you to bring some photographs so
that you'll know you're not lost in a different world, that this is like
your bedroom.

I'm determined that I will not, as long as I can, to be reduced, to have
my horizons closed on me like that. It is the stimuli, it is the
constant interaction with people across the world that keeps me aware
and alive to what's going on and what we can do to adjust to
this different world.

In other words, you must have an interest in life. If you believe that
at 55, you're retiring, you're going to read books, play golf and drink
wine, then I think you're done for. So statistically they will show you
that all the people who retire and lead sedentary lives, the pensioners
die off very quickly.

So we now have a social problem with medical sciences, new procedures,
new drugs, many more people are going to live long lives.. If the
mindset is that when I reach retirement age 62, I'm old, I can't work anymore, I
don't have to work, I just sit back, now is the time I'll enjoy life, I
think you're making the biggest mistake of your life.
After one month, or after two months, even if you go travelling with
nothing to do, with no purpose in life, you will just degrade, you'll go
to seed.

The human being needs a challenge, and my advice to every person
in Singapore and elsewhere: Keep yourself interested, have a challenge.
If you're not interested in the world and the world is not interested in
you, the biggest punishment a man can receive is total isolation in a
dungeon, black and complete withdrawal of all stimuli, that's
real torture.

So when I read that people believe, Singaporeans say: 'Oh,
62 I'm retiring.' I say to them: 'You really want to die quickly?'
If you want to see sunrise tomorrow or sunset, you must have a reason,
you must have the stimuli to keep going..'

Have a purpose driven life and finish well my friends.

TRUE LOVE OR FRIENDSHIP

2010-09-27T07:50:00.002+08:00

Dear Friends and family,
This Video touches my heart and INSYAALLAH will also touch yours,beautiful story and music,after seeing this video i am sure will enlighten your life insyaallah.

SELAMAT HARI RAYA PUASA 2010

2010-09-07T13:24:00.007+08:00

TO ALL OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WE WISH YOU SELAMAT HARI RAYA 2010 MAAF DZAHIR DAN BATIN DARIPADA ALEN,SARINA & JOSHUA.

STAND UP TO ZERO ROAD DEATH

2010-09-06T07:34:00.011+08:00

ME 2 YEARS OLD
me and wife with grandchildren

GRANDSON AND GRANDDAUGHTER ERRYZAL AND NURIN
GRANDSON ADIB

Open letter to all Malaysians.Soon the Balik Kampung exodus will begin for the Hari Raya holidays.There will be heavy traffic on the highways.Please exercise care and patience when on the road. Remember we can make a difference on the death toll. Let's all make a resolution for zero death toll.Think of your loved ones.They don't want to die yet and don't want to see you die. Remember being injured is also like being dead.So be careful Malaysians.Remember the old saying 'Biar Lambat Asalkan Selamat.' Our existence in this world is temporary, we will die one day but why not prolong it as long as possible. Yes you may say if the time is up then you cannot avoid it.But why test that time it may not be up yet but you make it happen. you may not die but cause others to die or badly injured including yourself. So 'berhati-hati bila memandu di jalan raya', we can make a difference.Already we got to battle with survival to live with illnesses like cancer, heart attacks, diabetes and host of other life threatening illnesses.So let's start a 'Stand Up To Zero Road Death' as our slogan for the coming holidays.Remind one another at home, in the office, at the market, in the restaurant, coffee shops,anywhere. Let's talk zero road death. The best advertisement campaign is by word of mouth. Just imagine if we just do our part to remind one another to be careful. I am sure the mission will be accomplished. Live to tell your grandchildren you made a difference.INSYAALLAH