ATTENDING THE WEDDING RECEPTION OF MS. KHAULAH AB. RAHIM

   3rd OCTOBER 2026    ~ Today was the wedding reception day of Miss Khaulah Ab. Rahim, an ex-student of SMK Taman Universiti. The event was held at Taman Sri Pulai Mosque.

Glad I could make it on her big day as she was one of the few ex-students who still kept in touch [even though not that frequent anymore]. At the same time, many of her other siblings also attended the same school and that made them my ex-students automatically.

I arrived at the reception venue at about 1:15 p.m. and I was already greeted by an ex-student outside the hall.

As expected, there were some ex-students and ex-colleagues who attended the reception.

There is now one less people to go for coffee outside and gossip, but I am still very happy for her. Congratulations Miss Khaulah on finding her forever person and wishing them both a lifetime of love and happiness.

THE HEALING SESSION AT PUNGGAI BEACH IN PENGERANG

   16TH SEPTEMBER 2026    ~ For city people, one of the common places visited for a healing session is at the beach. I just got to know the beach at Amerald Hotel in Pengerang [where we were staying] is called Punggai Beach.

My friend and I went down to the beach at about 5:30 p.m. There was no sun in the sky, but it was still quite warm outside. It must be the haze that originated from Kalimantan, Indonesia.

There were not many people at the beach on Malaysia Day public holiday, as it was only a single day in the middle of the week. That should be something that I would be thankful for as a huge crowd would not contribute to our plan to enjoy peace and tranquility by the seaside.

the view of the hotel from the beach

the seaweed that was washed ashore

Basically we just strolled along the beach, and admired the view, and took as many photos as possible.

As I was lost in my own world, the biggest surprise happened. A lady and her partner approached me, smiling and asked whether I am Cikgu Zainal. She is an ex-student of SMK Taman Universiti who happened to spend her holiday with her husband at the same place.

I got to thank Miss Yasmin Awatief for stopping by to say "hi" to me. I sometimes met my ex-students who had grown into fine young men/women at the most unexpected places. Guess fans are just everywhere.

KACANG POOL HAJI REVISITED AFTER TWO DAYS

I was at Kacang Pool Haji Restaurant two days ago [READ HERE] and I was again this evening with Mr. Syazwan Shavarein, an ex-student of SMK Taman Universiti. He, who is now residing and working in Kuala Lumpur, must have missed the Johor version of Kacang Pool very much.

I, on the other hand, chose to have Lontong Goreng this time. It was like Fried Rice except the rice came in the form of compressed small cubes.

It was just a short chat session over early supper but it was good to get ourselves updates with all the recent happenings. He will be in town more frequently soon for work related matters and that could mean frequent meetings could happen.

ATTENDING THE WEDDING RECEPTION OF MR. AMIN SHAMSUDDIN

    30TH AUGUST 2026    ~ The second wedding of the day was of an ex-student of SMK Taman Universiti, Mr. Mohd. Amin Samsuddin. The venue was at Bricks Cafe & Homestay in Kempas, which accidentally near to the first reception attended before [READ HERE].

I met a few ex-students, an ex-colleague and parents of ex-students.

Fortunately, I managed to meet the groom and his lovely wife as I was leaving the place.

Wishing the lovely couple a blessed and happy married life ahead.