THE 21ST DAY OF EID 1447H

  10TH APRIL 2026   ~ The guests who came visiting on the 21st day of Eid came all the way from Kuala Lumpur. Puan Adila Ahmad [a friend of UPM TESL Class of 1993] and her two daughters were here to actually attend a relative's wedding reception. The wedding venue was at a hotel located near my house so it was the best time to pay me a visit for the very first time.

I went to fetch them at Kempas Baru Station when they arrived from Kuala Lumpur on KTM ETS train at 12:00 noon.

When friends came to my house, they were interested to see the garden in the backyard. By doing that, they could easily visualize and understand my description when I talk about my gardening activities in the Whatsapp group.

We then adjourned to a food court in Kampung Melayu for a very late lunch before sending them to their hotel [which was also in Kampung Melayu].

VIDEO: arriving at Kempas Baru Train Station

THE 22ND DAY OF EID 1476H - PART ONE

Two ex-students of SMK Taman Universiti [of 2017 SPM batch] came visiting for Eid this afternoon. Both are now having careers after leaving school about 9 years ago. These should be the few ones who still took the effort to visit and get connected with the teacher, but we are yet to see the future to unfold.

Thanks to Mr. Afif Azizi and Mr. Nazafee for coming. I tried to make them set a date for a coffee session after this.

THE EID GATHERING FOR TEACHERS AND STAFF AT SMK DATO' JAAFAR

I was invited to SMK Dato' Jaafar for the Eid Gathering specially for teachers and staff. Who could say no to good food and meeting old friends?

Other than the retirees, three ex-colleagues who are now attached to the State Education Office were also present.

Thanks again for the invitation. Hope to be invited again to other similar events in the future.

MY HOMETOWN GASTRONOMIC ADVENTURE: DINNER/SUPPER AT McD

  

A dinner/supper date was set with Mr. Norazman before going back to Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. The most convenient venue was McDonald's restaurant at Stulang Laut, which was near to his homestay. I could not remember when was the last time I ate in a McD restaurant.

The last time I ate at this particular outlet was 6 years ago, with a good friend who had passed away [READ HERE].

This McD outlet should be a popular one as the dining area was full and finding a parking spot could be a challenge. One even had to pay a parking fee to get into the place.

Thanks to Mr. Norazman for his time and company. Hope to see him again when he is back in town for work or when I travel up north to Kuala Lumpur.

THE 19TH DAY OF EID 1447H - PART 1

I welcomed a guest who came from Kuala Lumpur late in the evening today. Mr. Norazman was in town because of work-related matter and it was the opportunity to come and enjoy the Eid cookies that I still have a lot at home.

Thanks to Mr. Norazman for coming over. Unfortunately he could not stay long as work would start early and it could be another long day tomorrow. Hope to see him again for many more Eids to come.

THE 18TH DAY OF EID 1447H

Puan Arbai'yah Ahmad, who is first an ex-student and then later an ex-colleague of SMK Taman Universiti, came visiting for Eid. She was here with her husband and three of the six kids. The last time she was here was many years ago and we couldn't even remember the exact time.

Thanks to Puan Arba'iyah and family for coming. Hope to see you again next year and many more years to come.

 

MY HOMETOWN GASTRONOMIC ADVENTURE: LUNCH AT SERAI SELASIH RESTAURANT

5TH APRIL 2026 ~ This time, Mr. Redzuan and I randomly chose a restaurant for our regular gastronomic adventure. We took the risk and went to this place called Kesum Selasih located in Bandar Baru Kangkar Pulai. One reason: the place was almost empty. There was one eating place nearby we initially wanted to go to but we saw a long queue outside and cancelled our intention.

The restaurant was spacious and clean, and nothing fancy.

We had the set lunch meals comprised of rice, fried vegetables, salted eggs and chicken/beef in coconut milk gravy. Fortunately, the food was tasty and the price reasonable.

Eventually, there were two happy diners and I myself would not hesitate to return and try other dishes.

To conclude the gastronomic adventure this time, we stopped by at Zus in Setia Eco Garden for coffee. We should now think of where to go for our next trip after this.