THE UPM TESL POST WEDDING RECEPTION MINI REUNION AT QBISTRO DAMANSARA

8TH AUGUST 2026 ~ After attending the wedding the night before, a mini reunion with a few people of UPM TESL Class of 1993 was held. The chosen venue was QBistro Restaurant in Damansara, located at Lotus's Damansara.

The participants of the gathering were seven old friends and three of their spouses.

It was only a short stay at the rebranded Mamak. Four of them had to make their way home to Kuantan right after [the shopping slot at the mall next door]. Guess I will have to wait for another wedding so that I could meet them again after this.

THE JKM PROGRAMME AT SMK PERMAS JAYA

The second school chosen by Pasukan Kebajikan Kanak-kanak [Children's Welfare Team] of Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat [Welfare Department] was SMK Permas Jaya. This was the second school visited this year.

There were series of talks delivered by the staff of the Department and a police officer.

I was there for the closing ceremony [and to enjoy the refreshments served after the event].

It is always a pleasure to be in the school compound again and to be in the environment I used to work in once upon a time. There will be more similar sessions after this, the soonest next week and this means I will be visiting schools again.

GOING JAPANESE AT EMPIRE MALL IN SUBANG JAYA

   8TH AUGUST 2026    ~ The instant reaction when seeing the Halal logo outside the Japanese restaurant in Empire, Subang Jaya, was of happiness and excitement. I had to take my gastronomic adventure buddy in Kuala Lumpur, Mr. Norazman, for dinner at Marutama Ramen.

There were not many people in the dining area at 6:00 p.m. so we could enjoy our food with piece of minds.

I loved my Ramen as it had similar taste to our local dish and my friend also liked his rice. I would love to make a return trip to this place when I am in Subang Jaya again.

THE GASTRONOMIC ADVENTURE IN PEDAS, NEGERI SEMBILAN

   7TH AUGUST 2026    ~ The only planned gastronomic adventure during the Shah Alam road trip was to have lunch at Selera Grobok Salai at Pedas, Negeri Sembilan. The specialty of this place was everything "Masak Lemak" - food with spicy coconut milk gravy.

There were not many customers dining in when we arrived that afternoon. We managed to get a parking space near the restaurant and there was no queue at the entrance. The place was a huge one which could accommodate more than one hundred people at one time.

I decided to try the Mackerel Eggs while my friend opted for the Catfish.

There was a small shop inside the restaurant, selling dessert, cookies and local snacks and delicacies.

Lunch was good and my tummy was happy, and I was glad to stop by at this famous eating place. We were so ready to continue driving up north to Shah Alam right after that.

ATTENDING THE WEDDING RECEPTION OF THE DAUGHTER OF PUAN ROSNANI ABDUL TALIB

   9TH AUGUST 2026    ~ Puan Rosnani Abdul Talib, an ex-colleague of SMK Taman Universiti, held the second wedding reception for the family. This time it was her daughter's turn. The event was held at Princess House by Diva located somewhere in Ulu Choh.

I arrived at about 12 noon and the hall was already filled with guests.

I managed to be seated at the same table with two old friends, Puan Izzati Shafinaz Abdullah and Puan Rokiah Junoh, and their family members.

Puan Marina and Puan Umi Kalsom

As usual, a mini reunion took place at the wedding venue with ex-colleagues as well as ex-students.

Puan Normawati, Puan Marina, Puan Aminah and
Puan Noorulhuda

Mr. Faiz Azizi and his family

Puan Marina, Puan Sumiati and Puan Sabariah

I even met my ex-teacher of SMS Muar, Mr. Azman Manas.

A mother of an ex-student [Dr. Haran], Puan Santhi, who is also an Englisg teacher was also there at the reception.

Puan Fauziah Mohd. Noor

Mr. Afif Farhan, the son of
Puan Fauziah

Puan Radiah

I was happy as I had met many people that I knew in just about one hour.

Congratulations to Puan Rosnani and family on the arrival of the new member into the clan. Hopefully I will be invited again for one more similar event in the future.