tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post6945101264569059218..comments2023-09-30T23:36:08.810+08:00Comments on AL-MANAR: End of the tunnel ( Pt 23 ) – Not from AlmanarAl-Manarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07203360858632549270noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-43225219613986639072013-11-18T10:27:42.774+08:002013-11-18T10:27:42.774+08:00Hank,
You are welcome. After all Almanar blog can...Hank,<br /><br />You are welcome. After all Almanar blog can claim some credit for prompting successfully one of the OPs, known for their toughness and disciline, to go soft and pooetic. Al-Manarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203360858632549270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-44393980441737346412013-11-18T10:17:00.507+08:002013-11-18T10:17:00.507+08:00Ninot,
I am pleased to hear that you helped to pl...Ninot,<br /><br />I am pleased to hear that you helped to play a central,role in the book launch. Doubtless, you are an expert, having the experience of many years, in literary world and your past working experience. Lake Club was your home, as well as where it all began.<br /><br />Others have chosen to address you 'mdm'because, apart from your skills, you are older than your beautiful daughters. But you are no older than our own children. So if I wish to be formal I, and Makcik,will address you as 'anak..da Zu...'! Al-Manarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203360858632549270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-28178772018371025832013-11-18T10:06:52.034+08:002013-11-18T10:06:52.034+08:00Dear Pakcik,
Your reminiscence of that ...Dear Pakcik,<br /> Your reminiscence of that unforgettable episode of a close association with a person of a different ethnicity should be the epitome of Sino-Malay relations for the present generation to emulate. It should be publicised for the Nation to see what a role model for good race-relations should be albeit even without the existence of the National Unity Department then. You are truly a gracious individual that our country should be proud of.abdulhalimshahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09238556448779778756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-4788057195541831912013-11-17T07:23:30.476+08:002013-11-17T07:23:30.476+08:00Ninot Ma'am,
I didn't know that but I'...Ninot Ma'am,<br />I didn't know that but I'm not surprised. We,the OPs have been schooled in the traditional British ways that we accord the respect due to one of stature. Obviously the blogosphere community holds you in high esteem too! Nothing to do with looks or fashion (you're demure and charming to mesmerize them with your eloquence, that's why!) Fashionable? of course, I've seen your Zorro outfit in that gathering. Thanks once again Ma'am!<br /><br />Hank<br />P/S Pakcik, apologies in using your forum to communicate with Madam Ninotkaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-65419191219875817772013-11-17T02:54:19.363+08:002013-11-17T02:54:19.363+08:00Salam pakcik,
Reading this posting of yours I fee...Salam pakcik,<br /><br />Reading this posting of yours I feel blessed that my Seri Puteri (Kolam Air) friends are chit chatting almost everyday with each other and meeting up every now and then, almost monthly!<br /><br />That being said, four of us have passed on and during the last occasion in 2008, my heart literally broke. <br /><br />Now the fond memories remain.<br /><br />Speaking of fond memories, Sir Hank's book launch was a great success. It being held at the Royal Lake Club I met many friends, including my mentor Jon Azman, my late father's friend, Tan Sri Aziz and of course the happy and gracious host and writer.<br /><br />It was a bit strange, all these 60 plus distinguished gentlemen calling me Madam here and there. It is strange indeed, as I get this on the poetry blogosphere as well. Either I look old, or I behave in an old fashion manner , I am not quite sure!ninotazizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06491437553562159354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-24003468763440420962013-11-16T12:24:19.303+08:002013-11-16T12:24:19.303+08:00Shakirin Al-Ikram
I am sure in time you would be ...Shakirin Al-Ikram<br /><br />I am sure in time you would be able to operate the special centre. Nothing comes easy, Madam.<br /><br />Wassalaam <br /><br />Al-Manarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203360858632549270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-62603497644891747612013-11-16T11:13:24.943+08:002013-11-16T11:13:24.943+08:00Che Mid,
Begitulah cerita keluarga mas - mngingat...Che Mid,<br /><br />Begitulah cerita keluarga mas - mngingati masa lepas yang gemilang. En Zul itu pun orang lama. Bayangkaan hampir separuh yang sebaya sudah pergi menemui Illahi.Al-Manarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203360858632549270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-37214230854372611522013-11-14T19:47:02.000+08:002013-11-14T19:47:02.000+08:00Assamaulaikum, alhamdulillah Allah bagi kita usia ...Assamaulaikum, alhamdulillah Allah bagi kita usia lanjut hingga sekarang dan kesihatan yang sempurna!<br />Mana yang Diabetik dan jantung pun bersyukur juga kerana diselamatkan dari dilanda Yolanda/Haiyan.<br />Hari ini sudah Ashura tetapi oleh kerana ade pengikut-pengikut shiah kini saya tidak le lagi membuat bubo Ashura tambahan cuc-cucu sakit tekak belaka so `no daging' diet'<br />Saya tidak dapat teruskan jugs cadangan membuka sekolah kerana kesihatan tidak mengizinkan masa ini. Harap al-Manar akan terus sejahtera dan berkembang.<br />Take care, wassalamAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17880947759208711377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-83113924271699057152013-11-14T17:24:57.398+08:002013-11-14T17:24:57.398+08:00Suka baca komen dari En Zul di atas. Bagaimana tek...Suka baca komen dari En Zul di atas. Bagaimana teknologi memudahkan dan menemukan rakan-rakan lama dan mengembalikan nostalgia. Have a good days ahead..May Allah bless you always. Dan terima kasih kerana sudi singgah di blog saya yang tidak seberapa. Lain kali singgah lagi..che midhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01429640529307290754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-89705226548339130782013-11-13T06:48:36.258+08:002013-11-13T06:48:36.258+08:00Juhariah Johari
Selalunya dari apa yang berlaku d...Juhariah Johari<br /><br />Selalunya dari apa yang berlaku dalam hidup ada nilai yang boleh diambil iktibar kalau di persembah dengan jujur. Tidak mengapa panjang walaupun bersambung ke Semarang. Bukankah betul kata kata 'Truth is stranger than fiction'? Teruskan. Al-Manarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203360858632549270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-23944846967574758282013-11-12T18:25:03.278+08:002013-11-12T18:25:03.278+08:00Terimakasih dtg ke rumah saya!
Saya suka kisah org...Terimakasih dtg ke rumah saya!<br />Saya suka kisah org lama, rumah2 lama. Saya buat juga salsilah kelaurga, tapi bersambung ke Semarang tu yg susah!jadinya tak siap2.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988863874913585946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-71516014761109682952013-11-12T13:44:02.075+08:002013-11-12T13:44:02.075+08:00Dear Pakcik,
1. Apparently about 70 odd people wer...Dear Pakcik,<br />1. Apparently about 70 odd people were there mainly from my old boy's network. Made some sales. Mdm Ninot read my first poetry that I had dedicated to you before, about the 'Little Bird' remember? .Tan Sri Aziz read 'the River' (he's from Pahang and it reminded him of Pahang River) A third poetry 'the Eagle' was read by my 8 year old cucu. He was very confident. All in all it was great! 2. InsyaAllah hoping to compile the 2013 postings for a 2nd one but not quite enough just yet. Salam!<br /><br />Hank kaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-23783565009928208262013-11-12T12:55:58.530+08:002013-11-12T12:55:58.530+08:00KotaStar,
Pictures from 1949 make me green with e...KotaStar,<br /><br />Pictures from 1949 make me green with envy. That would be about the end of our primary school ( Sekolah Melayu whateever ) days! Now it makes me wonder if yor roots were in Kelantan. I do not recall you revealing it that fact.<br /><br />Only very recently I camee to know about this photobook. I still wonder what takes to compile one, effort and cost.Would there be one of your stay at the TTC in England?<br /><br />Al-Manarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203360858632549270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-41439306856307216862013-11-12T12:44:18.742+08:002013-11-12T12:44:18.742+08:00Hank,
I understand your booknlaunch was a great s...Hank,<br /><br />I understand your booknlaunch was a great success. I know I missed and am sorry for that. My pleasure is owning a copy before the curtain was raised, a true honour. <br /><br />Now that you have done one I am sure, like our great Ninot, you would be hungry for more. Well done and good luck, my friend.Al-Manarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203360858632549270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-70093907624659950912013-11-12T12:38:22.465+08:002013-11-12T12:38:22.465+08:00Zul,
Thank you for the addition to our memory of ...Zul,<br /><br />Thank you for the addition to our memory of our past. Indeed you took the photo and there is one of you and him but I decided not to post that picture because you looked too young and rugged, taking readers' focus from Chong Leng!Al-Manarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203360858632549270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-545937661886692172013-11-12T11:57:26.090+08:002013-11-12T11:57:26.090+08:00Sdr Al Manar,
Thank you for yr latest update, rem...Sdr Al Manar,<br /><br />Thank you for yr latest update, remembering friends. Seriously we are in the same situation, seeing and hearing of one another and visiting them for the last time. I am at the point of completing a photobook of a friend in Kota Bahru whom I know back in 1949. The collections of photos would indeed surprised him and his family, esp those which I think he has never seen. Yes we keep in contact in ways that are made possible. Salam kotastarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09471571010396522548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-23011179842357293182013-11-11T18:49:41.374+08:002013-11-11T18:49:41.374+08:00correction: '..of old times..'
Hankcorrection: '..of old times..'<br /><br />Hankkaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-90918816510059582362013-11-11T18:47:42.078+08:002013-11-11T18:47:42.078+08:00Dear Pakcik,
It's nice to reminisce on old tim...Dear Pakcik,<br />It's nice to reminisce on old times where relations were sincere devoid of ills of what we see today. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Hank kaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195147.post-89610438353655713682013-11-10T19:01:10.314+08:002013-11-10T19:01:10.314+08:00
AK,
Salaam. My spontaneous reaction on reading ... <br />AK,<br /><br />Salaam. My spontaneous reaction on reading this is how nice and thoughtful of you to pen pleasant memories of our late LEE CHONG LENG. How I wish the remaining half of our Class of 1955 could communicate among ourselves through blogging, e-mail, F/B or whatever is available via the modern technology which was unthinkable during our young days. Without that modern technology our physical weaknesses prevent us from meeting in person as we used to do. <br /><br />AK, you know how close I was with Chong Leng, particularly in sports activities. My relay team members were Chong Leng, Sulaiman Mohd (the three-mile champion)and our late Tun A Razak Sulaiman. Now almost half of that group are gone and they include our Ravindran, Prasad , Sarada Devi, Tan Sri AWan Adnan and Dato’ Dr Wee Lian Hong. Oh, what a pleasant memories we have of those people we never talked about racial polarisation. We were just friends, MALAYANS.<br /><br />I hope you realise that I was the one who took your last picture with Chong Leng shown in this posting? <br /> <br /> ZUL<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com