WHEN THE DEPUTY MINISTER CAME VISITING

Madam Lim Hui Ying, the Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development [KPWKK] visited JKM's Kompleks Penyayang in Kempas today. One of the sites she went to was the Children's Activity Centre.

I was also there as I was free while the other committee members were all working on Monday.

I met the newly appointed supervisor of the activity centre, Miss Putri Nurdayana, who happens to be an ex-student of SMK Dato' Jaafar.

She was in the activity centre for about 15 minutes and it was then ended because she had to go to other spots in the building.

I was glad a friend, Mr. Wan Hasrin, was also there so we quickly left the place and made our way to Zus Cafe in Setia Tropika. Nothing beats a glass of iced coffee after a hard day's work. 😆

THE HOMETOWN GASTRONOMIC ADVENTURE SERIES: LUNCH AT RAMADA MERIDIN

   15TH FEBRUARY 2026    ~ As I had had lunch twice at Ramada Meridin, I really had to get my gastronomic adventure buddy, Mr. Redzuan, to come to this place. It was a huge relief that he agreed and we we at the Cafe at about 3:00 p.m.

Fried Kuew Tiaw for me while Mr. Redzuan had Seafood Fried Rice. The combo came with mushroom soup, fruit platters and drinks - and believe it or not, everything only cost RM29.90.

It was the last day of the promotion. Hoping there will be other similar package at the restaurant after the fasting month.

This time, we managed to squeeze in for a short coffee session at Zus Coffee located in Setia Eco Garden.

This was the biggest Zus outlet I had been to and would be a suitable place for people to hang out and chat longer. We now know a new place to go to, just in case we need a place to sit and enjoy the air-conditioned dining hall. 

This could be our last outing before the arrival of Ramadan, or could it be the second last?

UPDATE: This was not the last one before Ramadan [READ HERE].

ENJOYING MY BIRTHDAY GIFT - 21 DAYS LATER

21 days after  my birthday, I was still enjoying my birthday cake, curry puff and coffee. The reason: I just redeemed my gift card at Zus Cafe located at Larkin Junction.

This  was my first time getting an online gift care. I had not used the Zus apps even though I had in installed on my phone. The staff at the counter was very helpful indeed.

Thanks to an ex-student of SMK Taman Universiti, Puan Khadijah Hishamuddin, for her kind thought of sending me the gift. And for reminding to go redeem at the cafe before it expired. Only Allah may repay her kindness.

A COFFEE DATE TO CELEBRATE A FRIEND'S BIRTHDAY

A short coffee date with Mr. Syahril Mohd. Sharif who is a ow attached with Jojor BahruPPD [District Education Office] to celebrate his birthday today. Last minute plan worked most of the time.So we met up at Zus Coffee at Plaza Kotaraya, a place near to his office with easy parking access, during his lunch break. We could not stay long to chat as he had to go back to work.

Happy xth birthday [real age is not revealed] Mr. Syahril. It was indeed a rare opportunity to meet up as he is always busy with his work schedule and family commitment.

THE GATHERING OF FOUR RETIREES OF SMK TAMAN UNIVERSITI

Puan Rohani Shamsuddin, an ex-colleague of SMK Taman Universiti, was in town again. She is now residing in Kemaman, Terengganu and when she is here visiting her daughter and family, a short gathering would be organized.

Four ex-colleagues were gathered at [the brand new] ZUS Coffee at Taman Pulai Mutiara at about 5:00 p.m. The other two retirees were Puan Rosnani Abdul Talib and Puan Rokiah Junoh. The 2-hour sit in was never enough and we hope to see Puan Rohani again when she comes to Johor Bahru next time.

THE ANNUAL BIRTHDAY GET-TOGETHER WITH EX-COLLEAGUES

A coffee date was set with two ex-colleagues of SMK Taman Universiti after school at Zus Coffee in Taman Universiti. This should be some sort of an annual get together supposedly for my birthday.

It was a short gossip session and the birthday presents for this were handed over.

I would have to thank all the people for their kind thoughts and may Allah repay their kind deeds.

Thanks again all my friends:
Pn. Nadzlina, Pn. Yusidah, Pn. Intan Badariah, Pn. Nor'Ashikinm Pn. Aziah Jemaon, Pn. Zuerdiana, Pn. Arba'iyah, Pn. Zaiti, Pn. Aniszah, Pn. Aizawati and Pn. Baderah.

OF COFFEE AND CHICKEN PIES FOR SUPPER

6th MAY 2022 ~ Someone wanted to meet before going back to his campus in Terengganu. He couldn't visit me at home for Eid because of transportation issue. So we decided to see each other in Skudai area. The original plan was to go to McD in Skudai but the queue for drive through was already too long outside the restaurant so we could already predict the crowded dining area. So we opted for Family Mart in Taman Universiti and again there were many people occupying the seats.

And then there was this coffee shop opposite Family Mart - Zus Coffee. This should be a brand new outlet here so you could say I discovered it by accident. It would be closed by 11:00 and we were there at 10:00 and there were empty seats for late customers like us.

with another ex-student, Mr. Hisham

So we had coffee and chicken pies for supper and were happy about it. Most importantly managed to it down and have a short conversation. Thanks Mr. Nazafee, an ex-student of SMK Taman Universiti, for the time and hope to see you again when you come back during your semester break.