ATTENDING THE WEDDING RECEPTION OF MR. SYAFIQ MASTOR

Another ex-student [of SMK Taman Universiti] held his wedding reception today, It was Mr. Muhammad Syafiq's turn to become someone's husband.

The event was held at Monet Garden by Diva, located somewhere near Taman Selesa Jaya. By now, I know the place already by heart and no need to use any navigation apps to get there.

Fried Banana

Puan Marina Abdullah, ex-colleague
of SMK Taman Universiti
and husband

I did not expect to meet quite a number of people at the wedding venue. One ex-colleague of SMK Taman Universiti and another one of SMK Dato' Jaafar. Then, there were a few ex-students of SMK Taman Universiti too, from different batches.

the groom's batch mates

Puan Mahani, ex-colleague of SMK
Dato' Jaafar, and husband

Mr. Fauzan [most left] and family

Mr. Nazri, was in Form 2 in 1995

Mr. Azfar

the lady in the middle, I used to see her
in courtroom

the door gift

Wishing Mr. Syafiq and her partner a happy and blessed married life, filled with sunshine and love.

ANOTHER LUNCH TREAT FOR MY BIRTHDAY

Someone wanted to treat me lunch for birthday so a lunch was set. The chosen venue was Plaza Pelangi and I suggested we had a sandwich each at Subway.

The place was still empty when we arrived at about 12:30 p.m. but soon the place was crowded with people who came to buy food for lunch.

It was a short meeting as my friend had to go back to work once lunch break was over.

Thanks Mr. Shafiq Jaafar, an ex-colleague of SMK Dato' Jaafar, for the birthday treat and the birthday present as well. Only Allah may repay your kindness.

THERE IS ALWAYS A FIRST TIME AT SS9 FOOD COURT

   26th AUGUST 2026    ~ I was at Plaza Pelangi and I was about to leave, I saw an ex-colleague [of SMK Dato' Jaafar], Mr. Amirulhakim and his son. So I went back into the computer shop again with them and eventually, we decided to get supper right after.

The nearest and most accessible venue was SS9 Food Court which was just beside the mall. This was our first time here. I had been driving past this place but never had the chance to visit and see what was available there.

The supper was a heavy one - a plate of chicken and beef sate for the three of us.

The first impression of SS9 food court was positive. Now we know where to take our friends to eat when they come visiting.

ATTENDING A WEDDING RECEPTION OF AN EX-COLLEAGUE'S DAUGHTER IN SANGLANG, PONTIAN

The wedding reception venue for today was about 71 kilometres away from home, in Sanglang, Pontian. I was still excited to accept the invitation despite the distance. It was an honour to still be invited by Puan Sabariah Mohd. Sofian, an ex-colleague of SMK Dato' Jaafar, to her daughter's big day.

It was another weekend of eating a big variety of good food.

I was glad that my gastronomic adventure buddy decided to accompany to the reception. Driving long distance was definitely much more enjoyable when there was someone to talk to all the way to and fro.

As expected, a mini gathering of ex-colleagues of SMK Dato' Jaafar took place at the wedding venue.

I could not stay for long as there was another reception to be attended right after [READ HERE].

Congratulations to Puan Sabariah and family on the arrival of a new member into the clan. Hoping I will still be invited for more similar events in the future.

ATTENDING ONE MORE POTLUCK SESSION IN SCHOOL

  23rd JUNE 2026   ~ A potluck session was held at the Staff Room of SMK Dato' Jaafar, and I was invited to come. The occasion: two trainee teachers had completed their intern period in school.

As usual, the food spread on the buffet table varied and it was not easy to decide what to eat. Eventually, I tried to taste almost everything.

The first time the pot luck was done at the staff room. I realized there were just too many faces whom I  did not recognize. Thank to my friends who invited and welcomed me for the event even though I had already retired for 2 years and 6 months already.

HAVING AYAM GEPUK FOR LUNCH

I had the opportunity to go on a lunch date with two ex-colleagues of SMK Dato' Jaafar, Mr. Shafiq and Mr. Abdul Aziz. The chosen venue was Nasi Ayam Gepuk Bang Ujang located in Kampung Melayu.

I actually had a craving for Nasi Ayam Gepuk and today I was happy to savour it for lunch.

This was my third time at the restaurant. The place seemed to be popular by looking at the number of people who came during lunch hour.

It was a very short lunch date and we could not sit for too long as they had to get back to school. Looking forward to another chance to meet up again after this.