tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post5118191271690906135..comments2023-09-30T23:36:08.810+08:00Comments on AL-MANAR: Pakcik reminisces ( Pt 28 ) – 57 years onAl-Manarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07203360858632549270noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-601966784404337742013-01-08T18:31:33.776+08:002013-01-08T18:31:33.776+08:00Pak Cik Hassan,
Yes, SIC being the premier school...Pak Cik Hassan,<br /><br />Yes, SIC being the premier school in Kelantan offered Add Maths in 1969 but not schools in other districts, much less Bachok which is the smallest district in Kelantan. No Science Stream in Bachok during my time.<br /><br />You're trying to be humble when you said it's not a miracle. To me IT IS a miracle considering that even students in schools which teach the subject still find it difficult to get a credit (C3-C6) let alone a distinction (A1 & A2).<br /><br />Abt the FMS. I received only RM15 per month, already a princely sum for me those days. Imagine you got RM30 in 1955!!<br /><br />Idris Mamat Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-39654001731635945892013-01-08T15:33:52.163+08:002013-01-08T15:33:52.163+08:00Sdr Idris Mamat,
Welcome to Almanar community. I ...Sdr Idris Mamat,<br /><br />Welcome to Almanar community. I am somewhat surprised that Add Maths had not yet beeb introduced to your school in Bachok by 1969. I think Sultan Ismail in KB had it earlier than Sultan Sulaiman in KT.<br /><br />Yes my result was as I expected. I cannot say it is a miracle because I put a lot into getting that. Others would do it as well with similar effort.<br /><br />Salaam and a happy and successful new year to you and family. <br /><br /><br /><br />Al-Manarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203360858632549270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-69893482161390942552013-01-08T11:29:57.098+08:002013-01-08T11:29:57.098+08:00Salam Al Manar,
I'm deeply touched by your d...Salam Al Manar,<br /><br />I'm deeply touched by your determination on Add Maths. Did you score grade A as expected? I have a similar story. Very much like you, I too didn't like Drawing Arts, thus I was short of one subject as the Headmaster was insisting on 9 subjects. So I opted to take Add Maths despite it not being taught by the school (in Bachok Kelantan, more ulu than your school). This was in 1969, 14 years after you. My Headmaster did lend me some books (no idea where he got them from). On my part, I bought a reference material (not a textbook)published by Omar Brothers Publication of Singapore at a bookshop in Kota Bharu. On the day of the exam, I was the only candidate supervised by 4 invigilators!! Felt like a VVIP. My grade: just cukup makan, P8. I would have got an F9 should I sit for Drawing Arts.<br /><br />From: Idris Mamat<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-62886174920557835942012-12-30T01:19:52.919+08:002012-12-30T01:19:52.919+08:00Haslina,
I am so pleased to see that you have tak...Haslina,<br /><br />I am so pleased to see that you have taken the positive side of my entry - that our 'younger generations take for granted the facilities we have now'. <br /><br />I was truly afraid of being seen as blowing own trumpet.Al-Manarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203360858632549270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-6026218174180406462012-12-29T22:47:37.571+08:002012-12-29T22:47:37.571+08:00Pakcik, i am so touched with this entry. First, wi...Pakcik, i am so touched with this entry. First, with your determination as the sole candidate for the Add Maths paper and how you fought against all odds to achieve your dream. Yes, we the younger generations take for granted the facilities we have now and to think that your pen friend copied everything for you, someone whom he had not met before. He was a generous friend, indeed.<br />Then I am so happy that you thought of searching for this 'friend in need' and able to see him in person, finally, 55 years later. Hopefully you will be able to trace more of your old pen friends who had left prints in your heart. In shaa Allah, God willing.Haslinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14379347642389791922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-77761060441022600762012-12-29T13:56:10.596+08:002012-12-29T13:56:10.596+08:00Naba
Until you call in again, wish a happy new y...Naba <br /><br />Until you call in again, wish a happy new year.Al-Manarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203360858632549270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-6533326105702106872012-12-29T13:56:08.635+08:002012-12-29T13:56:08.635+08:00Naba
Until you call in again, wish a happy new y...Naba <br /><br />Until you call in again, wish a happy new year.Al-Manarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203360858632549270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-1745287747563250952012-12-29T13:22:55.402+08:002012-12-29T13:22:55.402+08:00Tokcik,
I am truly sorry to hear the seriousness ...Tokcik,<br /><br />I am truly sorry to hear the seriousness of your health that you had to take leave from thE wedding . I pray that you are very much better. A bit of blogging may sooth your mind of the problem and improve recovery.<br /><br />Salaam to you and family.Al-Manarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203360858632549270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-56655280936917958092012-12-29T12:31:46.674+08:002012-12-29T12:31:46.674+08:00Touching....:)Touching....:)naba the mutanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05385625206141575030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-78963139429352219672012-12-28T07:21:22.087+08:002012-12-28T07:21:22.087+08:00Salam al-Manar (PakCik),
My humble apology on my ...Salam al-Manar (PakCik),<br /><br />My humble apology on my unattended blog. I was taken ill with blood complication & I have left "Tokcik Tengok" unattended since August 2012 as I have been in and out of hospital [HUKM]. Haji Khalik visited me at HUKM soon after Hari Raya when he attended my son's wedding (I didnt made it on doctors' advice). You can catch me at email: amranahamid@gmail.com which I attended weekly.<br />All the best to you and family.tokcikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00167656186516375378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-61974744144254376032012-12-27T21:18:18.034+08:002012-12-27T21:18:18.034+08:00Tokcik,
Encik Amran I tried to contact you by lea...Tokcik,<br /><br />Encik Amran I tried to contact you by leaving a message in your blog. But you seem to have left it without being updated for many months.<br /><br />Thank you for dropping around. I would love to continue in touch. I would be very happy to have your email, if I may. Mine is almanar@pd.jaring.my<br /><br />Please drop by from time to time. I can never thank you enough for my reunuion with Hj Abdul Khalik.Al-Manarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203360858632549270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-64686403457199553392012-12-27T20:28:29.630+08:002012-12-27T20:28:29.630+08:00Salam & all the best to you and Haji Khalik.
f...Salam & all the best to you and Haji Khalik.<br />from Amran A Hamid <br />[Tok Cik]tokcikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00167656186516375378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-51586365135335563402012-12-27T20:25:41.020+08:002012-12-27T20:25:41.020+08:00Tuan Haji Hassan,
Haji Khalik has contacted me on...Tuan Haji Hassan,<br /><br />Haji Khalik has contacted me on this blog. I am happy to have a hand in uniting old acquaitances. Wishing ever lasting friendship. Khalik is a relative and classmate. My name is Amran A Hamid, more known in FB & blog as "Tok Cik" [TC].<br /><br />Salam.tokcikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00167656186516375378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-33559542109209145822012-12-27T20:19:09.527+08:002012-12-27T20:19:09.527+08:00Ninot,
Memory is a powerful piece of hardware tha...Ninot,<br /><br />Memory is a powerful piece of hardware that can beat that of a computer in many aspects.<br /><br />Yub are lucky to have the opportunuty to reunite with your KA friends - leaving poor husbands to look after the children? Poor things, even with children singing in their ears!Al-Manarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203360858632549270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-71772402478794952642012-12-27T20:08:33.962+08:002012-12-27T20:08:33.962+08:00Dear Pakcik,
You never forgot. And that made a wor...Dear Pakcik,<br />You never forgot. And that made a world of a difference.<br /><br />I just had a reunion again with the Kolam Air girls on Christmas Day. <br /><br />And Ikesha is singing in my ear.ninotazizhttp://www.ninotazizpurplemusings.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-7367748795644127552012-12-25T21:17:57.175+08:002012-12-25T21:17:57.175+08:00Hank,
Do not worry. Think of the days you were at ...Hank,<br />Do not worry. Think of the days you were at the military college and count how many have of your close buddies, dear to you, have gone. Then you can write something about each of them, their spouses and children - with a sigh and gratitude to HIM.<br /><br />Wish you a successful year ahead.<br /><br />Al-Manarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203360858632549270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-20791253321494081252012-12-25T21:06:05.031+08:002012-12-25T21:06:05.031+08:00Ruzita,
How nice to see you.
In answer to your ...Ruzita,<br /><br />How nice to see you. <br /><br />In answer to your question I have just posted something about the weather. Unfortunately I have had problems to load a couple of pictures of the angry sea. I think we suffer less flood by the sea compared to where you are. Hope it is not bad.Al-Manarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203360858632549270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-42581719351360728732012-12-25T10:07:53.299+08:002012-12-25T10:07:53.299+08:00Dear Pakcik,
1) correction: continuation of this s...Dear Pakcik,<br />1) correction: continuation of this saga<br />2) Alhamdulillah! Thank our lucky stars we discovered blogging. You've already set on your reminiscences. Great for 2013! Am just wondering what goodness to make out for my own 2013. Have to think of something!<br /><br />Hankkaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-69153974004930444452012-12-25T09:44:17.732+08:002012-12-25T09:44:17.732+08:00Salam Pak Cik,
A lovely story to warm the wet and...Salam Pak Cik,<br /><br />A lovely story to warm the wet and cold days. Pak Cik is blessed to know such a good person. How's the sea? We even feel the strong winds here.<br /><br />RuzitaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-89580076785030769572012-12-25T04:22:04.246+08:002012-12-25T04:22:04.246+08:00Hank,
To me it is a shame that we have gone overb...Hank,<br /><br />To me it is a shame that we have gone overboard replacing longhand records to computers. It is so assuring to flick through old albums as against what is stored in the computer. The fading colour in itself gives the sense of age.<br /><br />I realise how close you and AHS are. You two are lucky. It is a true pleasure at ald age if old friends can live within easy reach. I am enjoying this since I returned to my home town on retirement. Whatever it is, time is limited. We cannot have everything, Hank<br />Al-Manarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203360858632549270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-4530970064567380672012-12-24T19:12:50.683+08:002012-12-24T19:12:50.683+08:00Dear Pakcik,
I love reading this. It showed your r...Dear Pakcik,<br />I love reading this. It showed your resolve at an early age to know exactly what you want. You had the foresight also to still treasure your diary which helped in tracing your Hj Khalik.<br />The above are themselves an education which young people can emulate as they have still the opportunity to do so ie to treasure useful info and pics of old.<br />Alhamdulillah you're now both connected. I'm glad my classmate AHS had a hand in this. I know AHS. He'll throw in his lot for friends. A sincere and strait talking guy whose favourite expression is to 'call a spade a spade' He would extend a helping hand without hesitation. Looking forward to a continuation this saga! Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Hankkaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-58597277230237836522012-12-24T16:02:12.163+08:002012-12-24T16:02:12.163+08:00Pena,
Perhaps one fine day you are on your in KT ...Pena,<br /><br />Perhaps one fine day you are on your in KT we will have a chance to meet. DBI and I have agreed to meet one day. But that doctor has little time for non-patient, priority for in/out-patients!Al-Manarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203360858632549270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-78343138192233935792012-12-24T15:00:28.026+08:002012-12-24T15:00:28.026+08:00As salam Pakcik,
Oh wow! i am speechless with deli...As salam Pakcik,<br />Oh wow! i am speechless with deligh for both of you and your families. ! Happy new year to you and makcik, God Willing, InsyAllah, we will hear much more from you next year!penahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01577186046453847627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-89023655738106913782012-12-24T13:20:01.892+08:002012-12-24T13:20:01.892+08:00AHS,
And I can never thank you enough for your he...AHS,<br /><br />And I can never thank you enough for your help. Al-Manarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203360858632549270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-53628174266398494182012-12-24T11:50:23.233+08:002012-12-24T11:50:23.233+08:00GuiKp
‘Truth is stranger than life’ goes the sayi...GuiKp<br /><br />‘Truth is stranger than life’ goes the saying. You have a lot of such stories but must have been very busy to write. Could I see a short one in early 2013, please?<br /><br />Thank you for dropping by. Al-Manarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203360858632549270noreply@blogger.com