ATTENDING THE WEDDING RECEPTION OF MR. MUHAMMAD FAIZ

   26th APRIL 2025    ~ It was the wedding reception of Mr. Mugammad Faiz Zulkifli today, another ex-student of SMK Taman Universiti. The wedding venue was at Bizmilla Hall located in Eco Palladium somewhere near Setia Tropika in Johor Bahru.

I was first greeted by the groom's younger sister who is also an ex-student.

Then there was her other classmate who had arrived earlier.

After that, I saw more ex-students in the hall, as well as two ex-colleagues.

The last time I met the groom, Mr. Muhammad Faiz, was one year ago in Mitsui Outlet, Sepang. [READ HERE]

Wishing the lovely couple a blessed and happy married life ahead filled with love and joy.

THE COFFEE SESSION WITH AN OLD FRIEND FROM THE JB CHESS TEAM

Mr. Iskandar Al-Mahdi had his appointment at Sultanah Hospital in the afternoon and that should be the best time to set a coffee date with him. I used to be with the Johor Bahru Chess Team when I was still in the teaching service so we could meet more often.

The chosen venue was Glora Jean's Coffees in Nong Chik area. The meeting was a brilliant one as it could be possible for us to conduct chess classes for young children after this, That however was still in the planning stage and we needed more time to make it happen.

Thanks to Mr. Iskandar for his time. That was also the activity for the last day of school for him and the 12-day school break starts tomorrow.

VISITING SUNGAI PETANI MARKET ONE FRIDAY MORNING

   16th MAY 2025    ~ The market in Sungai Petani town was just a stone's throw away from the hotel. As I always enjoy visiting the market during both my domestic and international trip, this was something I would not want to miss.

Surprisingly, there were still not many people at the hour when I arrived. Guess the morning activities started late in this part of Kedah on Friday even though it as a weekend for the state.

After walking and looking around, I already felt like crying to find out the [very] low prices of the fish and the seafood on sale. You would have to spend much more in the market in Johor Bahru.

I am already thinking of bringing an ice polystyrene box the next time I visit Sungai Petani.

EXPLORING SUNGAI PETANI TOWN ONE FRIDAY MORNING

   16th MAY 2025    ~ I had to do some walking to explore Sungai Petani town that Friday morning. It seemed I was the only person roaming the place and I could happily crossed the road without getting worried to be hit by any vehicles. Where had all the people of Sungai Petani gone that morning?

overlooking the railway station,
from the pedestrian bridge

the iconic Clock Tower

on the pedestrian bridge
inside the railway station

the train station

I successfully got my picture taken in front of the huge SUNGAI PETANI sign in the heart of the town. Try and guess who took the photo for me? I was asking a gentleman who was sweeping and cleaning the area for his help, and he happily obliged. We even had a short conversation before leaving the place.

Been there, done that. I am glad I made the decision to stay in Sungai Petani for 2 nights so I had the chance to explore. And I might return to this place, soon. Kedah... I'll be back.