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.

THERE IS ALWAYS A FIRST TIME AT ELMINA LAKESIDE MALL

After attending the wedding in Templer Park, Mr. Ridwan Wahid and Puan Suhaila Sulong were kind enough to send me to Subang Airport. I had to catch the plane back to Johor Bahru at 4:00 p.m. They realized we were a bit early and promptly decided to stop by at Elmina Lakeside Mall.

The mall was actually near to their old house [in Denai Alam, I think] but they did not have the chance to take me there. Now that they had moved somewhere further, then only I stepped foot for the very first time.

It was an open air concept shopping area by the lake. It could be a bit hot during the day and might be that practical to walk around when it rained.

I liked this place because, firstly, there were many green and healthy plants and tree everywhere. Secondly, there were many restaurants and eating outlets.

Before leaving the mall, I was given a treat at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaves by the lovely couple. It was another farewell this time and looking forward to the next meeting sooner or later, but as for now it will be in December.

BLOGGING FROM SUBANG JAYA

Last week I was in Klang, Selangor and now I am blogging from Subang Jaya. This time, there are two wedding invitations of the children of my college friends. I attended one last night in Putra Heights, and will be going to another one tomorrow in Rawang. Then only I will be flying back to Johor Bahru.

Another weekends spent away from home and seeing more old friends this time. And I am not complaining.

SPOT THE ERROR 236

There is something wrong with the English version of the warning found in the train toilet.

The simpler way of saying it would be:

Do not throw anything into the toilet bowl.

The lengthy explanation is not necessary. 

Even the Bahasa Melayu sentence does not sound right. 😀

GOING KOREAN FOR DINNER AT SHAH ALAM

   7th AUGUST 2026    ~ There was no specific plan for the gastronomic adventure is Shah Alam. We ended up going Korean in Dubuyo in Plaza Shah Alam which was just beside the hotel where we were staying.

There were not many people in the mall and only one or two tables in the restaurant were occupied.

We both had a big bowl of seafood noodles that came together with three types of kimchi. I think the dish was called Buldak Boomyeon.

I couldn't remember when I last had Korean food. Guess I will have to visit my favourite Korean restaurant in Johor Bahru one day.