The Class of 2019 during their Passing Out Parade on 14th December 2019. Editor’s Note

It’s the year 2020, the visionary year where we embark into the new decade as a united country, a society with a liberated spirit, a just and democratic society, a morally ethical society, and above all a prosperous society. In this issue of Bulletin OPA (BOPA), we wish to focus on the key vision and that is UNITY. In this issue, we cover cross cultural festivities, gatherings and celebrations all in the spirit of brotherhood. Likewise, we highlight various OPA activities, updates as well as information related to RMC and OPA in the past year or so to our dear readers. We also feature a spread on our signature event The OPA Annual Dinner that was held in July 2019 and a column on OP of The Year, OP Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff, Speaker of Dewan Rakyat. Old Puteras also contributed their articles in this issue. They include our former OPA President OP Salleh Mohd Nor who writes on an unfortunate incident where he fractured his ankle and the journey towards recovery. OP Dr. Raja Shaharul shares his expertise on the importance of individualised health screening. OP Nawawi Mat Desa wrote on a historic gathering of 93 Budak Boys from intakes 1952 till 1961 at the old FMC camp in Port Dickson. OP Nawawi also wrote a piece on OP Bhajan’s Book Launch event at the Penthouse. OP Bhajan’s autobiography “Lucky By Chance” may be purchased from the OPA secretariat. Moreover, this issue also features the continuous humanity agenda run by a few of our OP brothers, the Food For Gelandangan (FFG) voluntary association. Funds are wholly donated by the public and they welcome volunteers and contributions. Finally my heartfelt appreciation goes to the president of OPA, OP Baha and the rest of my colleagues in the EXCO line-up as well as other OPs for their effort, advices, commitment and dedication in making this BOPA Magazine a real success. My thanks also to the team in Amanie Media and the Malaysian Business for their professional support. Happy Reading and Happy New Year Everyone!

Yours Truly,

OP CHUA CHENG KEAN Editor in Chief Bulletin OPA Magazine 2019

PUBLISHED BY THE OLD PUTERA ASSOCIATION | Penthouse, Bangunan OPA, Saujana Resort, Section U2 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.

ADVISOR: OP Baharudin Mahyudin | EDITOR: OP Chua Cheng Kean | SECRETARIAT: OP Omar Sharif EDITORIAL AND GRAPHIC DESIGN TEAM: Amanie Media Sdn Bhd: Razi Pahlavi Abdul Aziz | Azhari Mohd Yusop | Sarah Aisha Adam | Nurulhafizah Halid | Nur Syazana Shahabudin 3 P

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3 Editor’s Note

6 President’s Speech

7 EXCO Line Up 2019 - 2020 16 18 8 Updates on OPA 9 New OPA Members Listing

10 OPA Movement

11 Salute To Our OP’s

12 OPA in Social Media

13 A Fractured Ankle 21 16 News on Disaster Relief 17 Obituary

18 CNY Gathering 2019

19 Blood Donation Campaign 2019

20 OP Super Sunday 2019

21 Iftar OPA 2019 22 22 RMC Hari Raya Celebration 2019 23 OP’s Guide To Health Screening

24 OPA Annual Dinner 2019

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28 Highlights on OP of The Year 2019

29 Deepavali Gathering 2019

30 Food for Gelandangan 32 OPA Ikatan Kasih 2019 29 36 YB Liew Chin Tong’s Speech at Passing

Out Parade 2019

38 Highlights on Passing Out Parade 2019

40 POP Award Recipients

41 OP Bhajan’s Book Launch 44 Down Memory Lane 30 36 48 The Royal Brats Reunion

49 Love Your Penthouse

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Happy New Year 2020 to all fellow Old Puteras celebrations, career and health talks, sporting and OPA Members. Let’s pray that the coming events, emergency disaster relief exercises, and of the new year will build a new spirit for us to OP-PP Games were funded through the OPA continuously strive towards improving our life, budget. Some amounts were also contributed health, business, wealth, education and personal to the Ikatan Kasih Old Putera (IKOP) which was pursuit towards excellence. For OPA in particular, established with the aim to provide assistance and we pray that in this new year we are able to provide financial support to our OPs who are less fortunate the best in our services in fulfilling the benefits and in need. of our members, the Old Puteras and providing With respect to that, 2019 saw the passing more support to our beloved Royal Military College of some OPA members. Most of them, if not all (RMC) and its present Puteras. were closed to our hearts. We shared laughter, Alhamdulillah, I am grateful to Allah SWT for His tears and fond memories of our extraordinary life blessings and grace as I am given the responsibility during the years in FMC and RMC and beyond. The to continue as the President of the Old Putera loss of a friend is like that of a limb; time may heal Association for another term. I appreciate the the anguish of the wound, but the loss cannot be trust given to me by the members and I hope repaired. Hence, I invite everyone to keep praying we can work together as one big family towards and extend our Doas, to the souls of our brothers preserving the intentions and goals of OPA. who had left us. To date, OPA shoulders great responsibility I take this opportunity to thank my in providing the best services, promoting the fellow Excos and secretariats camaraderie, welfare, and well-being of the OPs as who had relentlessly worked well as protecting and preserving the OPA’s interest so hard in 2019 to providing and assets, including the OPA Building. The OPA and keeping the best building, or better known as the Penthouse holds interest and services to many OPA events and meetings that benefit the OPA members. Thank you members. The Penthouse also housing the office and please work harder! bearers and secretariat team in managing the day Once again to wish to day affairs of the association. all a Happy New Year In addressing the challenges of continuous 2020 and hopefully, OPA development of the RMC, OPA has played will continue providing the significant roles together with other respective best services to its members. stakeholders in formulating and paving the new SERVE TO LEAD! direction for the excellence of the college and its present Puteras. It is my hope that all parties Thank you. involved, will play their role in ensuring the continuous glory of our beloved RMC. OP Baharudin Through 2019, a prudent amount of budget Mahyuddin was approved and utilised for OPA members’ Dato’ activities. From the OPA Annual Dinner, festive F, 77-79

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE LINE UP

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PRESIDENT OP Baharudin Mahyuddin OrganisationalOPA Dato', [F, 77-79] Chart 2019–2020

VICE PRESIDENT HON. SECRETARY I HON. SECRETARY 2 HON. TREASURER OP Muhamad Mudzamir OP Chua Cheng Kean OP Thevendran OP Omar Mat Noor Ong Abdullah [F, 74-77] CS Maniam [A, 79-81] Dato' BG, [A, 77-79] Kol, [B, 80-82] MEMBERS

OP Suhaimi bin Salleh OP Ahmad Hammami OP Razi Pahlavi OP Darien Liew OP Farouk Abd OP Joherman Amir [E, 77-80] bin Muhyidin Abdul Aziz Tak Liang Khalid [E, 86-90] [B, 91-95] [H, 87-91] [C, 12-13] [D, 89-93]

OPA RMC Manager Liaison Officer

OP Jamil Baharuddin OP Rizal Ali Naizali OP Mohd Shamil OP Khairul Ridzwan [E, 90-94] [H, 88-92] Mohd Yusof Mohd Ibrahim OP Omar Sharif OP Amran Alias [D, 94-95] [G, 96-99] Md Sani [F, 87-91] [E, 87-91]

7 UPDATES WELCOME NEW OPA EXCO MEMBERS FOR TERM 2019 - 2021

The Penthouse celebrated yet another event on the appointment and reappointment of Exco Members of the Old Putera Association for the term 2019 – 2021. OP Baharudin Mahyuddin has been reappointed as the President of OPA, OP Chua Cheng Kean reappointed as Honorary Secretary of OPA. The event also witnessed the appointment of 5 New Executive Committee Members and they are OP Rizal Ali bin Naizali (LMR 072), OP Jamil Baharuddin (LMJ 066), OP Mohd Shamil Mohd Yusof (LMM 300), OP Khairul Ridzwan Mohd Ibrahim (LMR 112) and OP Joherman bin Amir (LMJ 067) (Co-opted Feb/2019). Together, we hope the newly elected President and Exco Members for term 2019 - 2021 will lead OPA to achieve the key objectives as the most active old boys’ association in Malaysia.

Appointment of NEW GM for OPA

he Secretariat Manager, OP Salih Ali (LMS 175), decided Tto retire after serving the OPA for the last five years. The OPA thanked OP Salih for his services to the Association and wished him all the best in his future endeavours.

OP Omar Sharif Md Sani (LMO 042) was appointed as the new Secretariat Manager of the OPA.

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NO NAME OPs COY, YEAR MEM NO PROFESSION ORGANISATION

1 Abdul Razeef Bin Abu Bakar H, 96-99 LMA 661 Engineer Manager Admal Sdn Bhd 2 Abdullah Zawawi Bin Hisham G, 06-07 LMA 660 Graduate Architect BEP Akitek Sdn Bhd 3 Abishek Prasad H, 17-18 A 663 Student 4 Adam Bin Abdul Aziz B, 95-98 LMA 657 Banking-Head, Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad Capital Markets & Corporate Advisory 5 Ahmad Faiz Bin Mustapha Kamal B, 96-99 LMA 655 Regional Manager Petronas Lubricants Indirect Procurement International APAC 6 Ahmad Tarmizi Bin Mat Noor B, 91-92 LMA 666 Manager Sasabina Recereation & Industries Sdn Bhd 7 Amran Bin Alias F, 87-91 LMA 664 Chief Instructor Royal Military College (Lt Kol) 8 Azam Malek Bin Azman E, 99-02 LMA 661 Investment Manager Ekuiti Nasional Berhad 9 Azhari Bin Hj Mohtar G, 78-80 LMA 662 Mechanical Engineer Sarawak Energy Berhad 10 Corray Ambrose Gerard F, 73-76 LMC 083 Engineer Petrosearch 11 Hishamuddin Bin Jamaluddin G, 75-77 LMH 126 Professor (Retired) 12 Khairil Hazman Mohd Tarmidzi B, 97-00 LMK 122 Manager MTD Group 13 Lim Ching Chun G, 96-99 LML 099 Pilot (Captain) Malindo Air 14 Mohammad Azmel Bin Harun Rasheed G, 89-93 LMM 966 Vice President MPRC 15 Mohd Fauzi Bin Ramli C, 89-93 LMM 981 Project Manager Prolintas Group of Companies 16 Mohd Saberi Wan Salleh D, 78-80 LMM 978 Administrator ANIH Berhad

17 Mohd Sallehuddin Bin Hamdan E, 96-99 iM 968 Technician Exxon Mobil Exploration & Production Malaysia 18 Mohd Wazir Bin Mohd Azzam H, 96-99 LMM 965 General Surgeon Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (Mej Dr) 19 Mohd Zahid Bin Dasahi A, 82-84 LMM 980 Accountant UEM Sunrise Bhd 20 Mohinder Pal Singh Saran A, 89-93 LMM 969 Banking Finance HSBC PLC 21 Muhamad Aiman Hakim Bin Noor B, 17-18 M 970 Student Suhaimi 22 Muhammad Addey Bin Hj Kahar D, 2010-2011 LMM 982 Electrical Engineer TRMS Engineering Sdn Bhd 23 Muhammad Akmal Bin Masdi A, 17-18 M 971 Student 24 Muhammad Daniel Rafiq Bin Maamor B, 17-18 M 972 Student 25 Muhammad Fahmi Shah Bin Mohd Fauzi G, 17-18 M 973 Student 26 Muhammad Hadif Bin Mohd Hamdan G, 17-18 M 979 Student 27 Muhammad Hasifudin Bin Hashim C, 17-18 M 974 Student 28 Muhammad Hazim Bin Azhari G, 04-07 LMM 976 Maswings Sdn Bhd

29 Muhammad Ikmal Bin Azman H, 17-18 M 975 Student 30 Muhammad Zulfadhli Bin Azhari G, 17-18 LMM 977 Student 31 Rahimi Syakir Bin Ramli D, 17-18 R 150 Student 32 Safrol Adnee Bin Shahruddin F, 88-92 LMS 283 Chartered Accountant ECS Solution Sdn Bhd 33 See Wing Keen Alvin A, 91-93 LMS 280 Consultant Schlumberger (M) Sdn Bhd 34 Syed Mohd Syafiq Bin Syed Putra H, 2012-2013 LMS 285 Student 35 Yong Ken Hwa G, 2016-2017 LMY 060 Student 36 Zainol Murad Bin Sulaiman A, 72-73 LMZ 127 Retired 37 Zulhadi Bin Haidzir C, 91-95 Z 128 Accountant ZH Accounting Advisory

9 10 ANNOUNCEMENT OPA congratulates thefollowing OPson being Panglima SetiaMahkota(P.S.M),whichcarries bestowed by theDYMM SeriPaduka Baginda HONOURS ANDAWARDS OP MohdReza BinMohdSany Yang DiPertuanAgong Birthday 2019. OP MohdArifbinMdYusof Yang DiPertua Dewan Rakyat OPA F-Coy, 1979-1981, (LMM559) B-Coy, 1965-1968, (M072) Laksamana Tan Sri Panglima Tentera Laut the title“TanSri”. Tan Sri MOVEMENT A belated congratulations onhisappointment E, 1972-1975 (LMS075) OP Sofiyan binYahya (BHIC) effective December 1,2019. at Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd Appointed asnew non-executive chairman Investments effective Jan 2020. Executive Director ofCorporate Finance & Appointed asSecuritiesCommission Malaysia H-Coy, 1985-1989 (LMZ098) Datuk OP ZainAzhariMazlan Manager for Yayasan Selangor. Appointed asChiefExecutive Officer/ General A-Coy, 1988-1992 (LME012) OP Eddie Adrianto binAhmadKhodzali Football Association for theterm 2019-2023. Appointed asExco of the Kuala Lumpur F-Coy, 1987-1991 (LMM879) Dato’ OP MohdZulfikar BinAhmad 7 Nov 2019. Promoted to MejarJeneral TUDMeffective Army Officer, (MejJen) (LMM 576) H,1981-1983 OP MohdShahadaBinIsmail as theBankRakyat Board Member. (C, 1968-1969), (LMR087) Laksamana (R)Tan Sri OP RamlanbinMohamedAli The OPA congratulates to following OPs:- PROMOTIONS/POSTINGS ANNOUNCEMENT 11 General Datuk Seri Datuk General Ackbal Abdul Samad Abdul Ackbal AIR FORCE CHIEF AIR FORCE Affendi Buang Affendi General Tan Sri Tan General CHIEF OF DEFENCE CHIEF OF Admiral Tan Sri Tan Admiral NAVY CHIEF NAVY Mohd Reza Mohd Sany Mohd Reza SALUTE TO OUR OLD PUTERAS OLD OUR TO SALUTE MALAYSIAN ARMED FORCES CHIEFS FORCES ARMED MALAYSIAN BY IRDINA HISYAM

BRIEF SOCIAL OPAin Social Media

To keep up with the current hunger for fast information and continuing to be relevant across the board, OPA OPA Membership has been seen as an active group in various social me- dia platforms. Here are the numbers of group members or followers accordingly: The membership of the Old Putera Association is open 1. Facebook to all former students of the Boys’ Company/Boys’ Officialage P – Old Putera Wing/Putera Division of the Federation Military College/ Association = 3,673 followers Royal Military College. There are two categories of membership – Life and Ordinary Members.

Life Members A one-time Life Membership Fee of RM500.

Facebook Closed Ordinary Members Group: Ruang Santai An Entrance Fee of RM50.00 and an OPs – 4,259 members Annual Subscription of RM50.00

2. Instagram Over the last ten years, there has been an average of 100 Old Putera RMC– 2,070 followers to 120 new members joining the Association annually.

As at 31st May 2019 the total number of members stood at 3396 (2210 Life and 1186 Ordinary Members).

Let’s connect and share For more information, visit official website the benefits www.opa.org.my of social media

12 MOHD. NOR THE MISHAP BY BY TAN SRI DR. SALLEH

leg to be placed in a POP (Plaster of My Night at GHKL Paris) and Hisham wheeled me where with my foot in POP (Plaster of Paris) Effendy fixed the POP very efficiently. This was followed by another 4 X-rays and back to Dr. Nantha. By this time, it was already past 9pm and I was tired, t was a bright and sunny Monday my horror, I slipped over a large leaf exhausted and hungry. I requested to morning, 2 September 2019 and it was right at the gate entrance, twisted my be warded and Hisham arranged for Ia national holiday, Awal Muharram. I right leg and fell like a sack of potatoes. me to be admitted into a first class fetched my friend, Hatta from his house The pain was excruciating! I screamed! ward. I finally was warded in Ward7, a at the nearby Agriculture Centre at the Hatta rushed to my aid and half carried first class ward, very comfortable with Pasar Tani Grounds in Gombak, to assist me into the house where I lay on the an adjacent waiting room at 10.43pm. me in clearing my house compound. floor of the lounge while Habibah put I was changed into hospital attire and After a roti canai breakfast at a nearby a cushion under my head and prepared my BP taken at 183/83 which was stall, we proceeded to start work an ice pack for my ankle which had higher than normal. It was only then cleaning my overgrown compound at now swollen and crimson red in colour! that I found out that Encik Hisham about 9.30am. I was wearing only a pair Lesson learnt: “Listen to your wife!” If I had been requested by Yeo Eng Siang of shorts and slippers! Hatta climbed had only stopped for lunch as advised, to help me! “Terima kasih Saudara and trimmed the big mango, longan the mishap may not have happened! Hisham!” and other trees in the compound while I Habibah called my son, Dr Azhar, After I was comfortably settled, assisted in trimming the hedges and the who arrived soon after. He then took Habibah and Azhar left as it was less heavy tasks including mowing the me to Shanti Clinic in Kepong where Dr late. The nurse, Puan Ain, Dr Vernon lawn. My wife, Habibah Alias, prepared Rashid, who is my nephew-in-law, took Chen and Dr Chan (Registrars) came tea and served the Malay cakes that my blood pressure, X-rayed my leg and to check on me as well as Dr Erhan, I had bought earlier. We disposed a confirmed that there was a fracture at a houseman. At 10.45pm, my second considerable amount of rubbish to the the fibula. He advised that I go to GHKL wife, Nor Aini came to help me to the Selayang Bandar Raya rubbish truck for a second opinion and Azhar rushed toilet and washed me. I slept like a log that came along. me to Emergency Outpatient clinic. On that night! Aini slept on the sofa in the At 1.00pm, Habibah prepared the way, I called my friend, Mr Yeo Eng room. lunch but Hatta insisted we complete Siang who works in GHKL, for help and I stayed in the General hospital for the job first and so we continued on assistance. a day and was discharged the evening working. We hauled two more loads We arrived at Outpatient of the following day. Mr. Yeo was the of vegetation and offcuts to my kebun Emergency clinic at 7pm! I was first to visit me at 7.30am that morning land some 100 meters away by tying immediately wheeled in on a stretcher followed later by Dr Lau Jia Him, Royal them to the back of my Toyota Camry and the Orthopaedic surgeon who Lake Club florist Raymond and Bonny and slowly towing them, with Hatta saw me, Dr. Nantha, who had been with a bouquet of flowers, Nasaruddin following behind to collect materials informed earlier by Yeo, ordered an and Hafiz from Sultan Mizan Antartica that fell off. X-ray. Out of the blue, a gentleman by Research Foundation (YPASM), Hafiz At 3.30pm, I checked my phone and the name of Encik Hisham, came to of RIMBA, Mrs Yeo and my colleague found that I had made my daily target help and I was wheeled to the X-ray Khairul Efendi! I was discharged late of 10,000 steps for the day and proudly department where my ankle was that evening. messaged my second wife, Nor Aini. I x-rayed five times and with the images A few days later the swell on my rested on the concrete outside the gate in hand was wheeled back to see Dr. leg reduced and the POP was loose. for a while. Then I joined Hatta but to Nantha. Dr Nantha ordered my right I went back to the orthopaedic unit

13 of GHKL only to be told that I had to inch titanium plate onto my femur. I attended the Royal Lake Club (RLC) wait at least another week but the pain had a number of visitors that included General Committee (GC) meetings on worsened. Finally on the following HRH The Sultan of Terengganu who two occasions, as I am a GC member, Tuesday, I returned to GHKL and the “mencemar duli” and honoured me upon the request of colleagues to POP was removed and replaced with by his visit during which HRH Tuanku push for certain issues that needed a “backslap fibreglass” cast that was was briefed personally by Dr Yeap. my support. I am indebted to the RLC lighter but covered only the foot and The implant was X-rayed and I was General Manager, Mr Geoffery Anthony the back of the leg. An X-ray was taken advised to keep my foot raised and and the House and Grounds Executive, which showed that the part of ankle not put pressure on the foot as well Mr Sri Venggadeshwaran, who had bone has moved. Unfortunately, the as undertake regular physiotherapy. supported me during my period of pain continued and finally my son, Dr My dear friend and former classmate absence from the club to fulfil my duties Azhar, decided to take me to see an from Tuanku Muhammad School, Kuala as Chairman of House and Grounds orthopaedic surgeon at Prince Court Pilah, Dato’ K. Radhakrishnan and his Sub-Committee. At one GC meeting, Hospital who specialises in ankle “gang” were one of the first to visit me the President who chaired the meeting injuries. and since then had regularly visited me refused to allow the specific item on As a former Government servant, at home! the agenda that I was interested in, all my medical expenses would have Since then I have been resting at to be moved up the agenda and as been covered by the Government if I home, being pampered by Aini as my a result, I had to stay until past 10pm had gone to a Government hospital mobility is limited. My friend, Dr. Lau Jia that night from 5.30pm. That night my but to have the operation done at a Him of GHKL presented me a walker to leg swelled and was also painful. I had private hospital, I must have a referral move around while I borrowed a wheel an uncomfortable sleepless night that letter. I requested such a letter from night. GHKL but no one was willing to However the confinement give that letter. I called the current to bed allowed me to read but Director General of FRIM where I everytime I started reading, I was the founder Director General tended to fall asleep. Nevertheless, and informed his secretary of my I have read two books, “Ascent” request for a referral letter but he by Chris Bonington, one the did not even have the courtesy greatest mountain climber and to even return my call! I asked am now reading John Grisham’s the Vice Chancellor of University “The Rooster Bar”. I have three Technology Malaysia (UTM) of other books to follow that which I am a Pro-Chancellor, if I was include “Climate Terror: A Critical The X-Ray showing two views of covered for medical expenses but was the 3 inch long Titanium Plate Geopolitics of Climate Change” by told that there was no such coverage! Sanjay Chaturvedi and Timothy Doyle, On Wednesday 11 September when chair from my sister. “It’s a Jungle Up There” by Margeret I was seen and examined by Dr. Yeap It had been a frustrating month D. Lowman and “Tulipmania” by Mike Ewe Juan, an orthopaedic surgeon and with limited mobility and often pain in Dash. However, my free time has been a specialist in ankle injuries, a pleasant the ankle and lower leg. I had cancelled spent seeing movies on NETFLIX that and soft spoken gentleman. Dr Yeap all my meetings including attending I have now mastered. I have so far then referred me to Dr Yap Swee Hien, the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) enjoyed such shows as “Prison Break” a cardiologist who ran several tests on Annual General Meeting in Terengganu, an exciting series of action and human me to check whether I was fit enough various meetings of the Malaysian relationships, “Resurrection of Ertugrul” to go through the ankle operation. Scientific Association (MSA) of which I about a Turkish historical hero, “The Alhamdulillah, I passed all the tests for am a Council member and the Academy Vietnam War”, “Hitler”, “Narcos” about the operation which was scheduled for of Sciences Malaysia (ASM), as well as the drug trade in Colombia and Mexico, the 14 September 2019. I was asked Convocation at University Technology The Crown about England Monarchy to fast on the day of the operation. Malaysia (UTM) Johor Bahru where I and a number of others. Before the operation, I was given a am Pro-Chancellor. I also cancelled More important, it gave me the local anaesthesia injected into the a planned trip to Saudi Arabia for a opportunity to assess my own future back of my spine by the anaesthetist, consultancy project. I also postponed and my priorities in life. I realised Dr. Ghazaime Ghazali, who remained trips to Terengganu and Pahang who my true friends were and have on duty throughout the operation that on some projects. I am currently decided to prioritise my life for my lasted an hour. working with FRIM Inc on a carbon family, my true friends and for myself. I was warded for two nights after offset project but had not been able I had dedicated enough of my life the operation that implanted a three to undertake any field trip. I had only to public service in the past, having

14 played active roles in the MNS, ASM, Farul Aidib Mahamad Yusof. This book famous pie! I also had a bad bout of MSA, Friends of Bukit Kiara, Friends records the achievements of Azim toothache and rushed to my regular of Kota Damansara, Royal Military and Farul to reach the peak of Mount dentist in Gombak and had a number College Old Putra Association (OPA), Everest in May 2016. This project that of costly fillings. NanoMalaysia and the Malaysian Turtle started in 2010 with me as the “Chef Finally, I am grateful to Allah for Protection Society (MTPS) as well as D’ Mission” also saw me reach Everest “testing” me with this accident. It was the Royal Lake Club (RLC). Above all, Base Camp in 2012. truly “God sent”! I realised the need for I recognized the importance of my I thank all my friends who had me to lead a new life when I fully recover family, good friends, good health and messaged me their “get well wishes which I hope will be soon. What have I exercise. I have a number of books to and prayers” as well as supported missed? I miss my regular workouts at write as well as read. I am still working me in one way or another including the RLC gym, my games of squash and on my first novel!! I also realised that friends from UCSI University (Dato’ occasional table tennis, swimming, my age is catching up but that should not Peter), MINHO Bhd (Dato’ Loo), MNS, foray at the karaoke at the RLC and my limit one’s activities. It was the first MSA, ASM, YPASM, MTPS, OPA, RLC, walks in the Lake Gardens with Aini! I time that I had spent my birthday in NanoMalaysia, KOREJAB, KOPERMATA, also miss my Saturday morning visits bed at home although Aini did take KOMANIS, my former colleagues in to Pasar Tani in Gombak! me out for a lovely dinner and Azhar FRIM and TropBioSdn Bhd. I thank I am grateful to my son, Azhar, to a belated lunch at the Royal Lake all my friends who had found time who was always available whenever Club with the family and my elder to visit me at home including family I needed his help. Above all, I thank sister. I also had an hour long video members, relatives from Seremban, my second wife, Nor Aini, for patiently call with my daughter, Azleena and Klang and Johol (Zainal Bador, Rahim, looking after and caring for me during her family in the United States. I also Zaiton and Jamal), Anne Martin, Mark, the whole period of my “confinement” followed an ASM 32nd IdeaXchange Khairul Effendy, Shahredza, Tuan Syed and my first wife, Habibah, for her seminar on “The Haze” via Facebook Haidzir, Yong Leh Ching and his wife continued prayers! Habibah and I never Live! On the 11 October, ASM sent a Pat, Norizan , Junaidi, Farid and Emilia failed to call each other daily. I shall TV crew for a personal interview for (the Ulu Bendul Group), Raja Herel and always be grateful to HRH The Sultan a documentary on “Seandainya Tiada his father-in-law, Ho Tet Shin and his of Terengganu for “mencemar duli” and Pokok Di Bumi” (What if the world has wife, Dr Helen, Yeo Eng Siang, Captain visiting me while in hospital. “Junjung no more trees). This is to be part of a 26 Najib, friends from Taman Harmonis kasih Tuanku”. At the time of writing, episode documentary entitled “Logika and Taman Permata, and my primary I am beginning to put pressure on my Alam” to be aired next year on RTM. I school friend Dato’ K. Radhakrishnan right foot and look forward to walking have published two books during this and his “gang”. Zainab, the caterer at normally again soon! Life is wonderful. I period, “FRIM: The Untold Story” and Unit Latihan Kepong canteen, made need to make the best of what remains! “Mount Everest: We Made It To The for me my favourite Laksa Johore and May Allah give me guidance and His Peak” jointly with Aziz Afif Ishak and Lontong, while Anne made me her blessings. InsyaAllah! 16 HUMANITARIAN OPA DISASTER RELIEF O Huzaimi SabridanTimbalan Komander 506Lt Kol Malek. Setinggi-tinggi penghargaan kepada Panglima 8 Briged Brig Jen Dato’ Muhammad di Kuala Krai Kelantan dengankerjasama Rejimen 506 AW Kuala Krai. Bencana Negara (NADMA) telah berjaya melaksanakan misibantuanbanjir PA Disaster Relief Team yang di naungi di bawah Agensi Pengurusan ANNOUNCEMENT BY YB LIEW 17 May 20, 2019 May 5, 2019 Apr 25, 2019 Mac 30, 2019 Mac 12, 2019 Mac 23, 2019 Jan 19, 2019 Jan 18, 2019 Jan 2, 2019 June 15, 2019 June 15, 2019 June 15, 2019 June 12, 2019 Date of Passing: Passing: of Date C, 1961-1963 (NM) C, 1961-1963 E Coy, 1958-1960 (LMN 003) 1958-1960 E Coy, Passing: of Date (NM) 1969 D Coy, Passing: of Date (NM) 1976 B Coy, Passing: of Date (LMM 249) 1966-1969 B Coy, Passing: of Date (NM) 1953-1954 Blen Coy, Passing: of Date 60-64 (LMM 117) G Coy, Passing: of Date (LMM 532) A, 2003-2006 Passing: of Date (NM) E, 2016-2017 Passing: of Date Blen/B, 1956-1958 (LMS 058) Blen/B, 1956-1958 Passing: of Date (NM) 1973 A Coy, Passing: of Date (NM) 83-87 H Coy, Passing: of Date (LMH 008) 1962-63 D Coy, Passing: of Date Allahyarham OP Hj Nawawi bin Hj Yusof Allahyarham OP Abdul Halim bin Hamzah Allahyarham OP Hashim bin Kasbi Allahyarham OP Abd Rahman bin Baginda Allahyarham OP Abd Rahim bin Abd Rahman Allahyarham OP Mohd Akbar bin Baba Allahyarham OP Muhammad Hanif bin Rusnan Allahyarham OP Syazwan Bin Mohd Syahirudin Allahyarham OP Ramli bin Mohd Isa, Lt Kol - Bersara Allahyarham OP Sulong bin Abd Rahman Allahyarham OP Sulong bin Amir, Mej Allahyarham OP Kamarudin Allahyarham OP Sazali bin Hamid, Capt Allahyarham OP Habibur Rahman bin Ibrahim 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1 7 2 5 3 8 9 6 4 11 12 13 14 10 JAN 2019 - DEC 2019 JAN 2019 - DEC E 81-83 (NM) Dec 2, 2019 F 84-88 (NM) Nov 6, 2019 Sept 1, 2019 Aug 4, 2019 B 03-06 (NM) B 03-06 H 80-84 (NM) Oct 18, 2019 Oct 16, 2019 Dec 18, 2019 Dec 22, 2019 July 23, 2019 Sept 13, 2019 Sept 15, 2019 July 24, 2019 June 21, 2019 - OBITUARY - - OBITUARY June 28, 2019 F Coy, 84-88 (NM) F Coy, H Coy, 80-82 (NM) H Coy, B 85-89 (LMA 351) B 85-89 F 66-69 (LMM378) F 66-69 D Coy, 79 (LMM 482) 79 D Coy, G Coy, 60-63 (LMR 048) 60-63 G Coy, Ink/E Coy, 57-60 (Y 002) 57-60 Ink/E Coy, F Coy, 1958-1961 (LMC 005) 1958-1961 F Coy, Date of Passing: Passing: of Date Date of Passing: Passing: of Date Date of Passing: Passing: of Date Date of Passing: Passing: of Date OP Kok Kam Chun, Steven Date of Passing: Passing: of Date Date of Passing: Passing: of Date Date of Passing: Passing: of Date Date of Passing: Passing: of Date Date of Passing: Passing: of Date Date of Passing: Passing: of Date Date of Passing: Passing: of Date Date of Passing: Passing: of Date Date of Passing: Passing: of Date Date of Passing: Passing: of Date Allahyarham OP Razali Ismail Inkerman/F Coy, 1956-1959 (K 091) 1956-1959 Coy, Inkerman/F The Late OP Yee Sau Soo, Victor Allahyarham OP Ismail bin Salam Allahyarham OP Ismail Waterloo/C Coy, 1955-1958 (LMA 004) 1955-1958 Coy, Waterloo/C Allahyarham OP Zulkifly bin Alias Allahyarham OP Affandy bin Ariffin Allahyarham OP Zulkarnain Baharin Allahyarham OP Mohd Ikmal Ibrahim Allahyarham OP Abd Halim bin Ismail Allahyarham OP Mohamed Hear bin Awang Allahyarham OP Mohamed Allahyarham OP Mohd Shukri Abdul Rahman Allahyarham OP Ahmad Khairuddin bin Ayub Allahyarham OP Ahmad Khairuddin bin In Remembrance of Our Dear Brothers ... Dear Brothers of Our In Remembrance Allahyarham OP Che Md Noor bin Mat Arshad Allahyarham OP Ahmad Jaafar Baharom, Capt Allahyarham OP Ahmad Jaafar Baharom, TAK LIANG TAK OP DARIEN LIEW OP DARIEN ACTIVITIES PENTHOUSE BY

OPA CNY GATHERING 2019 “Bc a k to The Orient”

he OPA Chinese New Year This was followed by the traditional Gathering was held on the 16th Yee Sang tossing ceremony with the Tof February 2019 at the OPA OPs - young and old – and families Building. getting together around the table to The event started off with the toss for good luck and fortune for the sound of fire crackers welcoming OPs coming year. Dinner (buffet style) was and families at the main lobby where then served where the menu for the light refreshments were being served. night was Chinese food with a twist. The OPA President, OP Baharudin, then Throughout the dinner, fellow OPs officiated the ceremonial lion dance and family members were serenaded performance which and entertained with was conducted at the musical performances main foyer. While one by ‘Band De Electras lion was entertaining Kor JLJ DiRaja’. fellow OPs at the Midway during foyer the second lion the dinner OPA proceeded upstairs to Vice President OP the Penthouse to have Mudzamir Ong gave the various rooms and away red packets or offices blessed for more famously known good luck and fortune as ‘Ang Pow’s to all in the coming year. After the lions had the single OPs and family members reunited, the lion dance performance as per tradition. Dinner then resumed concluded with the final barrage of fire with the band continuing with their crackers being lit. performance. Fellow OPs and family members To end the night, fellow OPs and then later proceeded up to the family got together on the dance floor Penthouse where the main celebration to perform our very own version of the was to be held. “Poco Poco” dance led by our OP Vice After all the guest had settled President. Everyone had a good and down, the President delivered his joyous time that evening. speech to mark the occasion.

18 ACTIVITIES PENTHOUSE YB LIEW BY

n Thursday 25th April 2019, Old Putera Association (OPA) has hosted the Blood OPA ODonation Drive in partnership with the National Blood Bank at the Foyer of the OPA Building. The main objective of the Blood Donation Drive was to help those in need of blood especially during the upcoming Ramadhan and the Aidil Fitri celebration where the supply Blood depletes due to low number of donors during this festive periods. The yearly event was considered a success as a total of 50 participants attended and donated their blood. The donors included members of Old Donation Putera Association as well as those from Royal Malaysian Customs Subang Airport Branch, DHL Airfreight Forwarders Sdn. Bhd. and even staff Drive members from the Royal Military College.

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and demandfrom theOPA membersthemselves. like thesecould beheldregularly, althoughitwas upto anddependinguponrequests spectators embarked positive gesture throughout thematch andOPA hopeevents ended with a goalless draw. With the spirit of brotherhood and the football passion, spectators ofbothfan clubsapplaudedinspite ofthedishearten match results that enthusiastic to enjoy 90-minutes offootball show. After thefinalwhistle was blown, tournaments took place before andafter thelive screening show to allow e-sports exciting activities such as e-sports (FIFA19-PS4) and table tennis’ competition. Both common area where thespectators are free to self-serve themselves. kicked off. Lightmealsuchas“Bihun”,“Teh Tarik” and Snacks were placed at the break. Many ofussangalongandenjoyed football clipsbefore theactualmatch the two favourite clubswere played at interval duringpre, post-match andhalftime in theirfavourite team jerseys to stimulate thetense rivalry ofbothclubs.Music witnessed the excitement of this live screening match. Majority who came, appeared for thesamefootball team backintheRMCdays. among OPs.Somewere delighted to meetagainformer schoolmates whorooted Hilarious mockupagainst eachother supporters would only strengthen thebonding get allkindsoffeelings -joy, happiness, sad,irritating andannoyance at oneplace. Nothing cancompare theatmosphere at OPA Penthouse where everybody can ACTIVITIES

OPA BY OP IQBAL HAKIM Approximately, thirty (30) sporting individual OPs had come to support and Besides screening thelive football, OPA penthouseoffered few otherfunand supporters of the two big English clubs, Manchester United and Liverpool. commandries spirit among OPs as well as to accommodate the soccer ardent ack by populardemand,thelive football event was organised to ignite the SUPER SUNDAY ACTIVITIES PENTHOUSE

Iftar OPA 2019

n the evening of 11th May 2019, the intake 79-ners Oof RMC hosted their iftar and dinner at the OPA Penthouse in Subang. In keeping with the norm for breaking fast, the guests break their fast with some light refreshments continued with Maghrib prayers led by... The event then continued with the serving of a sumptuous dinner and the OPs spent the rest of the night fostering their silaturrahim. The number of OPA in attendance, together with their wives was an amazing number of 56. The event was mainly sponsored by OPs from 1979 intake, in conjunction with their 40th anniversary.

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RMC Hari Raya Celebration 2019

s part of the joyous festive month of Syawal, Royal Military College held the annual “Sambutan Hari Raya Aidilfitri” on the A21st of June 2019 at Wisma Putera MTD. The event started at around 2000 hours with the attendance of the OPA President together with RMC’s Commandant and all Officers, Teachers, Staffs and Puteras. There were approximately 1000 guests including family members whom attended the celebration. Everyone had smiles on their faces as they enjoyed the bountiful food including Raya delicacies such as Lemang, Ketupat, Rendang, Satay and the all-time favorites “Kambing Golek” and enjoyed each other’s company. Also the highlight of the event was were the less fortunate employees working at RMC received monetary contributions, and not to forget, “Duit Raya” for the happy kids. The memorable event later ended at around 2230 hours.

22 HEALTH TALK BY BY OP DR SHAHRUL

OP’s Guide to Health screening can detect early high blood pressure, high cholesterol, Health Screening diabetes and not to mention cancers. These are projected to be the LEADING There is no better investment for your health than a properly done cause of mortality and morbidity in the medical check up. Prevention is certainly better than cure. coming 20 years. Health screening is to be done from when you are relatively hen we were Budak Boy’s, don’t think this is good practice. Why young ie mid 30’s and when you are we were specimen of should a 40 yr old, healthy individual, well....NOT when you are already Wfitness, few years down with no health problems, no family suffering from diseases. It is there to the line, we look back and wonder history of any disease and does not detect early disease and monitoring in amazement that we actually look complaint of anything be subjected of it if it is there. good then!!! Like wealth, health is an to unnecessary testing? This involves So guys do yourself a favour, make investment, once you stop investing, money, time, exposure to radiation it resolution to take responsibility for your returns will dwindle. when doing chest x rays, CT scans.... your health, just as you would take So the first thing you ought to that is why you should consult a Dr responsibility for your family and your know is that health screening should first....and discuss and come up with wealth. be individualised. There are a few an individualised health screening basic stuffs everybody needs to do for you...I question the parent of a 15 “YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH, like simple blood test to check your year old coming requesting for a full INVEST IN IT” blood count, renal and kidney function, health screening and insist on having it cholesterol, diabetes but not everyone despite my advice.....”I am paying for it, needs an Ultrasound of their tummies, so just do it Dr....” Drs are not respected The few OP’s CT scans of your brain etc, etc. why anymore these days.... that I had the pleasure of expose yourself to radiation etc, when What you get after the test is also consulting. you don’t need to...... so how do you important. Will you get a medical know which you need....simple... report? Will you have a consultation I think it is important that you SPEAK with the Dr to discuss your result? to a Dr first and discuss on why you Some centres just do your test, hand think you want your medical. Are you over your result and away you go? Just worried about something? Maybe your a simple explanation of ‘you are well, family has cancer and you are worried see you next year’ or ‘your cholesterol that you might have it. Maybe your is high, please look after your diet’.... father recently died of a heart attack. are you happy with that? I explain Or maybe you are just responsible for in detail to my patients about their your health...The Dr should then take results. What each individual needs to a proper medical history and examine do. What do you need to cut down in you BEFORE discussing and advising your diet, what food needs to be cut you on what test or investigations you down. How much exercise you need need to do. That way you will not need to do, what type of exercise.....each any unnecessary test done, saving you individual is different....In fact even time, money and improper screening. if my patients have no abnormalities Nowadays there are lots of health I would still take time and try to find screening ‘packages’ offered. Some out how they can improve their health offer FULL screening ie the whole works better. If my patients are healthy, I want and all the scans and test you can have them to be healthier, if they are fit, I under the sun, for a special price and want them to be fitter. OP Dr. Raja Ahmad Shaharul is a 2nd generation OP D86-90 who practices you see many people going for this. I in Beacon Hospital, Petaling Jaya. 23 24 ANNUAL EVENT BY OP RAZI PAHLAVI 49 TH

ANNUAL DINNER OPA 2019 he 49th OPA Annual Dinner 2019, showwas at their very best. With not a was held on Friday the 26th of single flaw or false move these RMN’s TJuly, in the One World Hotel, teamwere truly the shining light of the Petaling Jaya, with a gastronomic menu dinner event. The RMN team perfectly and colourful performance. The event executed the drill movements that was well attended, by over one thousand exemplify the professionalism of the members, and their guests. The special corps.This performance was led by guests for the night include the Chief of P.A.P Khairul Hisham Hirwan Salleh and Air Force, General Tan Sri Dato’ Seri OP consist of 30 members. Affendi Buang and the Chief of Navy, The event continued with an Admiral Dato OP Mohd Reza Mohd out of the norm session. All these while Sany. The theme of this year’s dinner during the previous OPA Annual Dinners, is ‘Remembering the Days’, which, in a representative from present Putera’s essence is to remember the good old SUO performed the duty SUO reporting days of their time as ‘Budak Boys’ at to the President of OPA, prior to the the Royal Military College. The theme commencement of the dinner. This was also to appreciate the history of time around, the duty SUO reporting RMC right from its inception as the function was led by First Admiral OP Federation Military College (FMC) in Chan Peng Cheong and three of his Port Dickson, 1952 until it moved to sons who are serving in the military Sungai Besi in 1961 and changed its and also the OPs namely OP Lieutenant name to the Royal Military College. The Chan Jun Shen (RMN), OP Lieutenant 8-course dinner at the renowned One Dr Chan Jun Win (Army, Medic) and World Hotel was also a celebration of OP Sub Lieutenant Chan Jun Kwan the 1979 intake to commemorate their (RMN). Chan Peng Cheong hails from fortieth anniversary of ‘Budak Boy Alor Setar, Kedah. He enrolled in RMC Brotherhood’. as intake 1979 until 1981 in F Company After the entrée, the event and later joined the Royal Malaysian started with a ‘jaw-dropping’ silent Navy. OP Chan Peng Cheong was the drill performance by 30 Royal Malaysian “Best All Round”cadet awarded with Navy (RMN) personnel. It was easy to the “Sword of Honour” and currently be impressed by the utter dedication he is the Assistant Chief of Staff in that these amazing RMN Silent Drill the Joint Force Headquarters. All his team had put into perfecting their 3 sons followed his footsteps and silent drill technique. The amazing joined Boys Wing, RMC and excelled precision each team member had while in their performance and were awarded marching in uniform was something Armed Forces Scholarships to further that the audience had positively studies in their respective fields. They responded. Audience gasped at some are currently serving as professional point during the performance, probably officers in the Malaysian Armed Forces. when a member of the Silent Drill Team The SUO report duty session led by begins spinninga 10-pound a M16 A1 OP Chan Peng Cheong and his sons rifle through the air like it was a mere were executed with full of style and baton, despite the razor-sharp bayonet pride. OP Chan Peng Cheong and his at the tip, and executed precision flips family are truly the pride of RMC and and tosses with another team member. the country. The perfect performance during the

25 President of the OPA, OP Baharudin Mahyuddin was invited to deliver a short address. In his brief speech he focused on the importance of past, present and future of the RMC and its Alma matters. He expressed the acknowledgment for the event’s special guests who were among the OPs who had marked significant contribution to the OPA and being the pride of our nation, Chief of Air Force, General Tan Sri Dato’ Seri OP Affendi Buang, Chief of Navy, Admiral Dato OP Mohd Reza Mohd Sany, First Admiral OP Chan Peng Cheong, the first OPA President OP Datuk Shahruddin Ali, mantan president OP Tan Sri Salleh Md Nor and the chairman of the FMC Group OP Tan Sri Mohd Radzi Sheikh Ahmad. The president put on record the OPA’s utmost gratitude and special in Malaysia. On behalf of the members thanked them for their outpouring thanks to all the senior OPs from the of organising committee, OP Baha took contributions to the association and FMC for being the pioneers of college the opportunity to congratulate OPA its members. For the incoming EXCOs, and founding fathers of the association. Vice President,Major General Dato’ we wished them good luck! Through their spirit for OPA, good OP Hj Muhammad Mudzamir Ong The OP of the Year Award was leadership and strong initiatives, they Abdullah on his recent promotion. the highlight of the event. In 1989, the had managed to gather support and Finally, on behalf of OPA the president OPA introduced this award. The aim donors enabling OPA members to congratulatedintake ’79 led by Admiral was for the Association to recognise have a beautiful building known to Dato OP Mohd Reza Mohd Sany and OPs who have achieved some level everyone “The OPA Building” on the Major General Datuk OP Mohd Zakaria of prominence or recognition by the land that was donated by the generous Hj Yadi on their 40th “Budak Boy nation and those who have made OP Tan Sri Mohd Razali bin Abdul Brotherhood” anniversary celebration. significant contributions to the OPA, Rahman. OP Baha mentioned the Every year, the Old Putera the RMC, fellow OPs and the nation presence of the RMC’s Commandant, Association hold its Annual General during the given year or up to the year Brigadier General Abdul Halim bin Abu Meeting on the same day as its Annual in the spirit of the College charter and Hassan, the members of RMC Board Dinner. This year due to some technical its motto of “Serve To Lead”. OP Mohd of Governors and key representative changes, the Annual Dinner was moved Ariff Md Yusof was awarded as the OP from various boarding school alumnus a week later. Earlier on the 20th of July, of the Year. He is the perfect symbol of the OPA hold the AGM which saw democratic governance. OP Mohd Ariff the changing of guards to the new is gentle, calm and firm in his handling office bearer. The incoming, outgoing any kind of transitions. OP Mohamad and incumbent EXCOs line-up were Ariff’s recognition is well-deserved. mentioned during the dinner. Incoming, He is currently the Speaker of the OP Joherman Amir, OP Mohd Shamil Dewan Rakyat, the lower house of the Mohd Yusof, OP Farouk Abd Khalid, Parliament of Malaysia since 2018. He OP Rizal Ali and OP Jamil Muhyidin. sets a very high standard of conduct, Outgoing, OP Jayafuddin Abd Jalil, OP and slowly but surely has brought Nik Mohd Rizal and OP Iqbal Hakim. about good governance rules into the Incumbent, OP Baharudin Mahyuddin, “Special Committees of Parliament” OP Mudzamir Ong Abdullah, OP Omar which define all three; authority, Mat Noor, OP Suhaimi Salleh, OP GK responsibility, and accountability Ganesan, OP Chua Cheng Kean, OP for new and improved governance. Thevendran CS Maniam, OP Ahmad Mohamad Ariff was born in Sungai Hammami Muhyidin, OP Darien Liew Petani, Kedah in 1949. He graduated Tak Liang, and OP Razi Pahlavi Abdul from the London School of Economics Aziz. For the outgoing EXCOs, we (LSE) with a Bachelor’s degree in Law.

26 Mohamad Ariff was appointed a Judicial Commissioner for September, Gubahanku, Kenanganku dan Terima Kasih. The the High Court of Malaya in 2008. He was the high court guests were also being entertained with 10 minutes video judge in 2009 and in 2012, he was elevated to the Court montage of 79ers. The 79ers session was ended with the of Appeal. passing of baton to intake 80, who promised to give a better This year marks the 40th anniversary of ‘Budak performance next year. Boy Brotherhood’ for intake 79. 79ers from across the The two “Master of Ceremony” for the night were world joined their intake mates at the Annual Dinner in OP Saleem from intake 79 and Siti Khadijah Jaafar or Kathy celebrating theirlong-lasted friendship’s anniversary. In their from TV3. Both of these emcees were deeply engaged with commemorative book entitled, MEMORY LANE 79ers the the audiences while keeping the dinner agendas flowing as chairman of 79ers, Admiral Dato OP Mohd Reza Mohd Sany smoothly as possible. While being a master of ceremonies mentioned that the intake 79’s 40th anniversary themed might seem like a daunting task, the two emcees managed as “beyond brotherhood”, reflecting the long-standing to radiate confidence and charisma to keep the dinner friendship and continuous cooperation between them. entertaining for all. Our band for the evening was from the Hence, the dinner and other events that they had conducted Badan Kesenian Tentera Darat or famously known as BKTD. this year were significant for them to strengthen their true They had featured amazing team of musicians, singers and friendship. The overall event brought them to their bitter dancers who have been playing in some of Malaysia’s best sweet nostalgia that they jointly experienced together since concert touring bands over many years. Together with the their first entry in RMC, February 4, 1979. After four decades invited singing artist, Zur Eda, they delivered a great range passed, strong bond and friendship among the 79ers remains of songs from past to present and the guests were happy to solid. This is a true testament of a highest level of camaraderie see that so many varieties of performances throughout the among the alumnus of the Royal Military College, who has night. The BKTD under the stewardship of Major Fitri Vinoth been close in helping each other to face the challenges in Redzuan Sugumaran. The BKTD band was the courtesy of life. The 79ers have created various groups of leaders in Chief of Staff of the Army, OP Major General Dato’ Mohd professional fields such as the military, academic, business Zakaria Yadi from 79ers. and other professionals who contribute to the development We thank all of our guests, sponsors and of course the of the country. All of these successful achievements are in 79ers, for making this event a successful one.We appreciate line with the RMC slogan, “Serve to Lead” and the pride of your support and look forward to seeing you at next year’s us all. The 79ers delivered 35 minutes performance during OPA Annual Dinner. the dinner that includes songs such as the Grease Lightning,

27 T 28 RECEIVED MOHAMADARIFF TAN SRI July 26,at aleadinghotel intheKlangValley. OPMohamad is well-deserved. Heiscurrently the by theOPA to provide anavenue for former RMCstudents is inits49th edition,isanevent organised andhosted yearly in 2012, hewas elevated to theCourt ofAppeal. Malaya in 2008. He was the highcourt judge in 2009 and appointed aJudicialCommissioner for theHighCourt of degreea Bachelor’s inLaw. OPMohamad Ariff was the London SchoolofEconomics (LSE)with Petani, Kedah in1949. Hegraduated from 2018. OPMohamadAriff was borninSungai house of the Parliament of Malaysia since Speaker ofthe Dewan Rakyat, thelower motto -“Serve To Lead”. the spiritofRMC’s charter andits the nation throughout theyears in to theOPA, theRMC,fellow OPsand have made significant contributions in their chosen professions and who achieved noteworthy level ofprominence fromthe OPA to celebrate OPs who have of theRMCasasymbol ofacknowledgement highest recognition given to deserving alumni Association’s prestigious award. This award isthe was honoured as the recipient of the RMC Alumni Ariff, a1965 intake ofthe Royal Military College (RMC), OP OF THE YEAR

Royal Military CollegeAlumni BY YB LIEW OP Mohamad Ariff’s OP MohamadAriff’s recognition The AnnualDinnerofThe OldPutera Association which Putera Association’s (OPA) Annual DinneronFriday, Old Putera (OP) oftheYear Award at the49th Old an SriMohamadAriffbinMd Yusof was accorded the Outstanding Award to provide aplatform for OPsto broaden theirnetworking. to rekindle old memories of their time at the college and “Tiger ofMalaya”. Field Marshal of British Army and famously dubbed as the 1952 by Tun Sir Gerald Walter Robert Templer, who was the industrial life ofthecountry. The college was founded in services andasleadersintheprofessional, commercial and Malaysian Armed Forces, in the higher divisions of the public Days’, which,inessence isto remember thegoodolddays of “The theme of this year’s dinner is ‘Remembering the their time as ‘Budak Boys’at the Royal Military College”, Malaysians to take theirplaces asofficers inthe said OPMudzamirOng,Organising Chairmanof military college established to groom young the AnnualDinner. The Royal MilitaryCollege isanall-boys anniversary of‘BudakBoy Brotherhood’. intake to commemorate their fortieth history ofRMCrightfrom itsinception as dinner was also a celebration of the 1979 the Federation MilitaryCollege (FMC) in Port Dickson, 1952 until it moved to batches oftheFMCstudents. The The themewas alsoto appreciate the the dinnerrepresenting thepioneer Sungai Besiin1961 andchangedits Sri RadziSheikhAhmadattended Another notable public figure, Tan name to theRoyal MilitaryCollege. CS MANIAM BY BY ACTIVITIES OP THEVENDRAN

OPA Deepavali Dinner & Dance 2019

he OPA Deepavali Night 2019 with the theme “GLOW, OP United “was held at The Club @ Bukit Utama, TBandar Utama. The event started at around 1900 hours and was graced by the OPA President, OPs’ and families. As always, the event was focused on bringing OPs and their families together in our true spirit of brotherhood to celebrate a Malaysian celebration. The event was hosted by OP G Gnanalingam and attended by over 400 OPs and families many of whom sportingly came dressed in cultural attire. This year’s event was co-hosted by OP Ambrose and OP Murali. Guests were entertained to live performances such as “Arumugam Goes To Alabama” and guests danced to Bollywood songs by professional dancers. One of the highlights of the event was also a presentation of award to OP Barthiban for completing his Basic Commando Course and winning The Best Commando Award. To sum up, the celebration was a joyful evening of friendship accompanied by a sumptuous spread of Malaysian food.

29 30 our love withthe homeless inKuala Lumpur. The group was months. (Johor Baharu)andprojected to kickstart inthenext few fellow volunteers. Efforts are being made to spread #ffgJB spearheaded by OP’s inAlorSetar, andfurtherassisted by under thebannerofsamename#ffgHK (HijauKuning), FFG inKuala Lumpurhave since beenreplicated inAlorSetar, members ofvolunteer stands at around 60-80members. Putera’s (OP’s), withcloseto 100active members.The the membershave beentheRMCformer students orOld or RMC,andslowly expanded to volunteers. The core of first initiated by two alumniofthe Royal Military College General Introduction HUMANITARIAN BY YB LIEW FFG was first initiated 5 year agowiththeaimofsharing GELANDANGAN FOOD be self-sufficient. off the streets andprovide themwithmeansand ways to Our ultimate aimispossibly oneday take thesehomeless for thepublicto play arole andto helpout. poor andhomeless inMalaysia andalsoprovide aplatform any surpluswastage, cleanlinessand recycling. distributing it to the right people, taking into consideration homeless andthe urbanpoor. We take great concern in with responsibility to theneedy, thetarget group beingthe made from themembersanddonors,are to bedisbursed Mission And Objective We goto great extent to find out why they are homeless. We inFFG believe that allcontribution andservices We alsowould like to promote awareness regarding the FOR HOW WE HELP

1. Distribution of food and basic necessities FFG promotes and encourages the distribution of dry, non- perishable foods such as biscuits, buns, dry snacks and packet drinks. We don’t encourage donors to supply cooked food as this has a very short shelf life and can contribute to wastage due to overfeeding, especially during the month or Ramadhan. FFG have constantly been vocal in issues of regarding wastage/double feeding, cleanliness and also hygiene.

2. Distribution of toiletries and other basic necessities Toiletries such as soaps, shampoos and other basic necessities such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, sanitary pads and also mosquito coils are also given out. We have found that hotel toiletries are very popular amongst the homeless as they come in convenient sizes. We encourage members and Walk and Reach Out – The FFG Approach public to bring back hotel toiletries during their travels and Walkingand reaching out to the homeless has been give them to us. By doing this we are also being ‘green’ by identified as the best approach in ensuring that the mission reducing the amount of toiletries that are usually wasted. and objectives of FFGare met. FFGdoes not do static feeding, but instead will ‘walk and reach out’ to the ‘homes’ of the 3. Mobile Barber Team homeless. With this extra effort, we hope to bridge the gap This recently introduced initiative have seen very good between the homeless and the community, giving them a support. FFG’s mobile barber team provides free haircut for sense of care and self-worth. This approach of ‘walk and the homeless, the venue alternating between SEGI college reach out’ ensures that the target groups are reached and and Bangkok Bank. help is given to the ones that really need them. 4. Mobile Medical Team Summary This is also a relatively new initiative where we have a team of In short, FFG has evolved from a small group of RMC Drs and Paramedics that ‘walk and reach out’ to the homeless. Alumni volunteers to a number that is now in their hundreds. Basic treatment such as treatments for fever, mild infections The evolvement might have affected how we work, but our are treated. The team has also been providing dressing for mission and objectives remain the same, which is to help the wounds of those with diabetes and cuts and grazes. homeless/urban poor in any way we can. Through experience, we are well aware of the problems 5. Engagement with kids facing such organisations or individuals that do similar FFG has also taken the initiative to engage with kids of the charitable work like us. We are always careful and sensitive to urban poor. There has been story book distribution and the fact that with all the kindest intentions in the world, such reading sessions, the giving of new clothes and footwear, actions do give to problems like wastage due to irresponsible especially during the major festive seasons. food donations or excessive clothes donated resulting in them being not properly discarded. We find that our ‘walk and reach out’ approach to be a good ‘modus operandi’ in order to ensure help gets to those who need them most without contributing to the negative stigma associated with charitable deeds such as these. We welcome collaboration with any parties to improve our work and also in the long term to get these people of the streets. We work on a totally voluntary basis and our funds are donated wholly by the public.

Our ultimate goal is to help people end their homelessness.... InsyaAllah one day!!

31 OPA T

32 IKATAN KASIH • • • • • • the following situation. membership status withtheOPA for priority to allOP’s regardless oftheir on caseby casebasisandorder of IKOP assistance willbeconsidered and theirfamilies indifficulttimes. financial aidinorder to assist theOP emotional andmost importantly all OPs.The supportincludesmoral, emphasis on thehealthwellbeing of needs or“ditimpa musibah”,with unfortunate OldPuteras (OPs). under theOPA to serve theneedsof need for aspecific welfare section the realization that there isanurgent Yusoff on18thDecember 2013 after BY YB LIEW IKOP objective isto helpOPsin Funeral Expenses. Extreme Povert Death by Accident. Natural Disaster orAccident. Prolong Disability. Companies). classified by Insurance Critical Illness (asgenerally Mohd GhazalibinSheikh founded by thelate OPSheikh he OPA Ikatan Kasih (IKOP) was IKATAN KASIH (IKOP) OPA INTRODUCTION hospital billandhouserental). donate RM5,732.20 to his expenses (hotel, this information, IKOP hasdecidedto to house rental and utility bills. Based on loss of income but still had to settle for continue teaching whichresulted in period, OP Rosli Md Tan unable to and other miscellaneous. During this lodging, travelling, food hospital bills expenses occurred were mainly on 9th February 2019. Duringthisperiod, hospitalized from 1st January 2019 till for motorbike accident. Hehasbeen admitted to HospitalBesarMelaka Son ofOPRosli Md Tan (75-77 B)has MdTan e) SpecialPresentation onOPRosli d) OPHafiz&SDH c) IKOP Account Statement b) OPRetiree Centre a) OPA Group Insurance The following items were discussed: IKOP haditsfirst meeting to discuss ontheactivities for 2019. Utama, Selangor. a motorbike accident inBandar a broken ribandcoller bonein OP Yusmal (C 87) hassuffered Radzi, OPAzaraieRadzi, andOPProf Amir Image of OPYusmal withOPTan Sri JANUARY (Source: Whatsapp Group -IKOP) on 9thJanuary2019 REVIEW OFYEAR2019 Md Tan) (Source: Facebook Rosli son on14thJanuary2019 Image of OPRosliMdTan’s APRIL MARCH

IKOP has donated RM500 to OP Azmi Ahmad (87-91 B) house OP Asmatudin (75 G). He has burnt down on March 2019 in a Parkinson’s disease and his Paka, Terengganu. Based on this mobility makes it difficult to do information, IKOP has decided to simple tasks like relieving himself donate RM500 to OP Azmi Ahmad. and going to the toilet to pass Image of OP Azmi Ahmad’s house urine. Since OP Asmat is not on 2nd April 2019 covered by medical insurance, (Source: OP Azly Anwar 87 – 91 A) the cost of nursing is high and OP Asmat’s wife income would not be able to cover it. Based on this information, IKOP has decided to include OP Asmat as one of the IKOP & Pusat Pungutan Zakat (PPZ) had a IKOP recipient list. meeting at Royal Lake Club, Kuala Lumpur. The objective of this meeting is to explore the possibility of zakat disbursement to assist our needy OPA members and to explore a working model with PPZ. The main discussion as following: -

1. PPZ has in principle agreed to work with OPA/IKOP to promote the help to the needy OP Image of a meeting members via distribution of its zakat collection between IKOP & Pusat (subject to eligibility of the OP members) and Pungutan Zakat (PPZ) on Image of OP Asmatudin on has requested us to allow them to work with OPA 11th April 2019 8th February 2019 in getting more zakat paying eligible individuals (Source: Whatsapp Group - IKOP) (Source: Whatsapp Group and corporations to pay zakat to PPZ. - IKOP)

2. PPZ can/will rebate up to 25% of the zakat payment for individuals and 37.5% for corporations for the purpose of self-administered donation through IKOP has donated RM500 to OP the wakalah concept. Payment is done once a year normally in 3 weeks after Suffian (81-83 F) who has been 31st Jan each year (last payment date to pay zakat for the previous year) admitted to Hospital Putrajaya for and a report is needed to be submitted by the zakat payor for PPZ to classify depression. these self-administered donation into their accounts / annual report.

3. IKOP via OPA can request and propose to its members for a portion of the zakat payback (say about 5%) from its members as a form of donation / contribution towards our IKOP funds for needy OPs.

Our next action plan as following.

1. IKOP and PPZ to work on the working model on this initiative in detail. (Done – please refer to the Flow Chart below for your reference). 2. IKOP and PPZ to present the Image of OP Suffian on 9th working model to OPA exco. February 2019 (Source: Whatsapp Group - IKOP)

33 JUNE

In June 2019, IKOP has donated RM500 to OP Capt (B) Sazali Hamid H83-87 (who has passed away on 15th June 2019). His wife, Puan Rosyatimah binti Roslan is a “ustazah” teaching Quran to children. OP Capt (B) Sazali left the service without any pension and later became grab driver. She has 5 children (eldest 22 years old and youngest 7 years old). The eldest daughter just graduated from Uitm.

Image of OP Sazali Hamid’s wife and daughter on 23rd June 2019 (Source: IKOP FB Page)

AUGUST

IKOP has visisted OP Hafiz Abu Tahir at his IKOP has donated RM500 to OP Affandy house in Felda Semenchu, Kota Tinggi, Johor. Ariffin (81-83 E) who has been admitted to Hospital Tawau for liver and kidney failure. OP Affandy Ariffin has passed away on 2nd December 2019.

Image of OP Affandy Ariffin on 4th August 2019 Image of OP Hafiz Abu Tahir on (Source: Facebook IKOP) 31st August 2019 (Source: Facebook IKOP)

34 SEPTEMBER DECEMBER

IKOP has visited OP Asmathudin (69 A) at his house in IKOP has visited OP Frank Beltran. He has been admitted Putra Heights, Selangor. at Hospital Assunta, Petaling Jaya.

Image of OP Hafiz Abu Tahir Image of OP Frank Beltran on 27th on 31st August 2019 (Source: December 2019 Facebook IKOP) (Source: Facebook IKOP)

LIST OF OPs WHO HAS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE FROM IKOP

OPA IKATAN KASIH NO NAME, CO & YEAR DIAGNOSIS COMMITTEE MEMBERS 1 OP HAFIZ ABU TAHIR • Paralysed waist down from freak accident F 02-05 At Tg Balau Kota Tinggi, Johor on 24th 2011. • OP Tan Sri Mohd Radzi (57-60 F) • Currently, he is living with his family at Advisor Felda Semenchu, Kota Tinggi, Johor • OP Wan Muhammad Iszani • Latest condition - Bedridden (95-98 E) 2 OP NASIR ABDULLAH • Down with “Steven Johnson Syndrome” for Chairman G 58-61 more than 15 years. • OP Omar Mat Noor (79-91 A) • Currently, he is in Hospital Tentera Tuanku Treasurer Mizan. Wangsa Maju. • OP Yusmal (87-91 C) • Latest condition - Blind Secretary 3 OP AZMI ABDULLAH • Lost his eyesight. • OP Prof Mohd Amir Shariffudin G 83-87 • Currently, he is living with his family in (63-66 C) Bandar Tasek Selatan, Kuala Lumpur. Committee Member • Latest condition - Blind • OP Azaraie M. Ghazi (82-86 H) 4 OP ROSELAN YAHYA • Blind. Committee Member B 68-71 • Currently, he is living alone in Flat Sri • OP Gajjan (66-69 H) Kelantan, Sentul. Committee Member 5 OP ZAKARIA • Brain tumour survivor. • OP Azizi Hashim (83-87 A) SHAMSUDDIN • Currently, he is living with his family in Committee Member D 64-67 Spring Ville, Ukay Perdana, Ulu Klang. • OP Johari Yap (88-92 B) • Latest condition - suffering from heart Committee Member issues, arthritis and blind left vision. • OP Cleophas (07-08 D) Committee Member 6 OP ASMATUDIN • Parkinson disease G 75 • Currently, he is living with his wife in Taman Putra Permai, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, Selangor.

35 36 SPEECH Maktab Tentera Diraja BY YB LIEW CHIN TONG Institusi BangsaMalaysia P secara langsungdaripadabelia banyak menuntut pengorbanan cabaran yang berbeza mengikut ketika itu,iaituduatahunlebihtua Abdul Wahab, hanya berusia19tahun Brigedier Jeneral AbdulRahmanbin dan kiniPanglima BrigedInfantri ke-9, kedua. MantanPenasihat Tentera saya kita diancam oleh Komunis buat kali 1968 danberakhir pada1989, negara Darurat Kedua, yang bermuladaripada zaman masing-masing. Ketika Zaman ditonjolkan padapagiini. dengan semangat dantenaga yang sangat unikdansaya sangat kagum Putera. Tradisi Perbarisan Putera ini menyampaikan amanat kepada warga peluang sekali lagikepada saya untuk Maktab Tentera Diraja kerana memberi morfin padatunggul kakinya. kakinya. Beliausendirimenyuntikkan yang meletupdanmenanggalkan tercedera apabilaterkena perangkap seorang daripada ahliplatunnya telah memusnahkan pasukan komunis. Salah untuk melaksanakan misimencaridan kawasan perhutanan di Temerloh ketua platun, beliau telah memasuki daripada Putera-putera di sini. Sebagai Zaman Darurat Kedua telah Setiap generasi menghadapi merakamkan ucapan terima ertama sekali, izinkan saya kasih kepada pihakpengurusan secara amnya dengankeruntuhan Dingin telah tamat, diseluruhdunia negara. Malaysia padamasaitumasih lapisan masyarakat dilibatkan bersama yang inklusif, dimanasemuakaum dan pemahaman negara kita.Masyarakat nationalism, perlu menjadi teras nilai-nilai sivik,ataupun civic semangat nasionalisme berlandaskan bersama. tenaga seluruhrakyat kesatu aspirasi menentu ini, kita perlu menggembleng di pentasduniayang makin tidak negara kita.UntukMalaysia berjaya langsung kepada kehidupan seharian di duniaakan memberikesan secara yang berlaku di mana-mana sahaja antara satu samalain,apa-apasahaja bersifat globaldansalingbergantung dalam negara sahaja.Dalamduniayang pada zamansekarang tidaklagibersifat yang bakal dihadapiPutera-putera dengan Perjanjian Hatyai 1989. Cabaran Tembok Berlin,dankhasnya diMalaysia perkembangan antarbangsa. isu dalaman berbanding dengan kita untuklebihmenitikberatkan sebanyak membentuk pandangan Dingin. Keadaan sebegini telah sedikit paksi Barat danTimur ketika Perang tertakluk kepada pertelingkahan antara membangun, dankeadaan dunia Oleh itu,untuk Bangsa Malaysia ini, 30 tahunsetelah 1989, Perang global. Yakni, tiada Kepada warga Putera kelas satu-satu kuasa besar 2019, saya ucapkan tahniah kerana yang memonopolikan telah berjaya melalui tempoh hidup kuasa dunia, dan yang sarat dengan pengalaman dan perkembangan pasaran pembelajaran ini. Jarak perjalanan hidup dan ekonomi negara lain kalian masih lagi panjang, dan masih akanmendatangkan kesan ada ruang lagi untuk memperbaiki kepada negara kita sendiri. diri sendiri. Bagi mereka yang Oleh itu, paradigma kita cemerlang, teruskan kecemerlangan. berkenaan peraturan Sesungguhnya, kehidupan itu penuh dunia juga perlu berubah. dengan pembelajaran. dalam usaha menjayakan aspirasi Kita perlu memperlihatkan Ingatlah bahawa negara kita negara, akan jauh lebih berjaya dan Malaysia sebagai negara yang merupakan negara yang bukan sahaja efektif berbanding dengan negara- beraspirasi jauh dan berpotensi tinggi, menerima malah meraikan perbezaan negara di mana hanya segelintir yang boleh mandiri, dan berhak untuk dan kepelbagaian. Kejayaan negara kita daripada masyarakat kita dibenarkan bersuara dan melaksanakan hak-hak akan bergantung kepada keupayaan untuk menjamin kepentingan diri. lain. Kita tidak boleh juga sentiasa kita untuk bersikap inklusif dan Maktab Tentera Diraja merupakan berpandang dalam ataupun inward menggalakkan semua untuk beserta salah satu institusi yang sangat penting looking. sekali dalam usaha menerajui kemajuan dalam usaha mewujudkan masyarakat Hakikatnya, Malaysia merupakan negara kita. inklusif ini. Camaraderie ataupun negara maritim yang terletak di Keadaan dunia kita sekarang yang persahabatan yang terjalin daripada pertengahan jalanan antara Timur semakin berubah dan membangun pengalaman bersama sebagai Putera dan Barat, menghubungkan Lautan dengan pesat memerlukan pandangan adalah sangat unik. Saya yakin semua Hindi dan Lautan Pasifik. Aspirasi luar yang canggih dan bernuansa, yang ada di hadapan saya hari ini ini termaktub dalam Kertas Putih dan bukan semata-mata pandangan pernah merasa seksa didenda bersama, Pertahanan, di mana konsep maritime dalaman sahaja. Malaysia merupakan bekongsi gelak ketawa, dan menempuh nation telah diperkenalkan. negara yang mempunyai aspirasi dan kesusahan subjek Matematik Tambahan Dalam sejarah kita, konsep ini haknya sendiri untuk menegakkan bersama. Pengalaman-pengalaman ini, bukannya sesuatu yang baharu. kepentingan dan nilai-nilai kita di biarpun yang manis mahupun yang Kesultanan Melayu Melaka menjadi persada dunia. Dalam hal ini, kita pahit, jangan sekali-kali kalian lupakan. satu empayar yang berpengaruh luas haruslah peka dengan perkembangan Jadikannya ia satu peringatan bersama hanya melalui perdagangan dan kuasa dunia dan sentiasa bersedia untuk sebagai sebab kita semua berbangga maritim. Sebelum adanya undang- menyesuaikan diri jika perlu. untuk menjadi warganegara Malaysia. undang antarabangsa berkenaan Kepada ibubapa sekalian, Sebagai satu-satunya institusi perihal lautan, Empayar Melaka telah berbanggalah dengan kejayaan Putera- pendidikan yang bersifat ketenteraan di melaksanakan Hukum Kanun Melaka putera kalian, dan yakinlah mereka Malaysia, MTD telah banyak melahirkan yang menjamin keadilan di seluruh merupakan insan yang cemerlang dan pemimpin awam dan tentera yang Nusantara. terbilang. Sekian, terima kasih dan terkenal. Misalnya, Panglima Tentera Istilah tanah air itu sendiri cukup selamat maju jaya. Udara, Jeneral Tan Sri Dato’ Seri sempurna untuk menggambarkan Panglima Haji Affendi bin Buang, dan realiti negara kita yang bertanah luas Timbalan Panglima Tentera Udara, dan dikelilingi samudera. Leftenan Jeneral Dato’ Sri Ackbal Kedudukan ini seperti satu bin Haji Abdul Samad; kedua-duanya suratan takdir kepada kita merupakan Old Putera daripada kohort untuk menjadi satu kuasa yang sama. Tidak lupa juga Panglima tengah, ataupun middle Tentera Laut, Laksamana Tan Sri power, bukan sahaja secara Mohd Reza bin MohdSany, daripada kiasan malah secara literal. kelas 1981. Hargailah persahabatan Oleh itu, berpandangan dan hubungan yang ada sekarang; luar ataupun outward ada kemungkinan ada antara rakan looking perlu menjadi satu Putera-putera sekalian yang turut akan kebiasaan bagi kita supaya mengikuti jejak langkah mereka ini. kita sentiasa dinamik dan Selain itu, kita perlu memahami mampu menyesuaikan diri bahawa persada dunia zaman sekarang dengan keadaan dunia. adalah bersifat multipolar dan lebih

37 38 MEMORIES

PASSING OUTPARADE BY YB LIEW intended to honorandrecognize thesuccess ofthePuteras whom The passing outparade happeningon14December 2019 was have concluded theirtwo-year course at RMC. - Congratulations to Class of2019 - 39 YB LIEW

BY Commander’s Award Recipient MEMORIES

436456 PRM Muhammad Danial Aniq Bin Azhan Son of OP Azhan Bin Muhammad Apandi

Ministry of Defense Award Recipient

436527 PRK Muhammad Hifzanuddin Bin Mohd Shahiman Son of OP Mohd Shahiman Bin Sulaiman

40 PENTHOUSE ACTIVITIES BY OP NAWAWI MAT DESA 41 Book Launch on OP Bhajan’s Book Launch on OP Bhajan’s “Lucky Autobiography held on was Chance” By The guests started arriving as early started guests The Halim Shah bin Abd Murad, as the as the Halim Shah bin Abd Murad, and the launch, welcomed for Emcee Helaunch. the to present those thanked in respect of silence a minute called for Radzi’s Mohd OP of passing the of and 2019 on 7 October mother-in-law Boys Dickson Budak FMC Port the two Wednesday, 9 October 2019 at 1530 1530 at 2019 9 October Wednesday, Bangunan the Penthouse, hours at under the Saujana Resort OPA, Dickson of the FMC Port auspices 120 or so guests group. Budak Boy the FMC the following: from attended the OPA Dickson Budak Boys; Port RAFOC members; the Committee members and other retired Committee with were who officers Armed Forces those and Service in whilst Bhajan the in RMAS; commissioned who were Committee Association RSD Veterans’ Veterans’ Sikh MAF the members; members; Committee Association members and friends. family Bhajan’s truly was kawan” Setia “Semangat The demonstrated. 1600 hours, OP Abd 1500 hours. By at A BOOK LAUNCH OP BHAJAN’S recently. The Muslim guests recited the “Al-Fatihah” for them and the other Budak Boys who are no longer with us. OP Nawawi bin Mat Desa then England for 21 years before moving to It was interesting to see the above briefed the guests on the making of the stay in France. After 10 years in France, speakers, saying their few words in book. He reiterated that the occasion he and his wife returned to England but darkness, assisted by the torch lights was not the launching of the book per after eight years, he made the decision from the handphones! All the others se, but rather to honour OP Bhajan to “balik kampong” in Malaysia, for remained seated and none did fall who turned 82 on that day, and being medical reasons. His family remained asleep; if they did, they did not snore married to his wife, Shelley, for 60 years in England. to be noticed! to-date. Half-way through his presentation, The book, duly signed by OP OP Bhajan then introduced his the electricity went off due to the Bhajan was then presented to the guest book and its content. He outlined the lightning that followed the heavy rain speakers and a few other distinguished content of his book, which contained outside. Nonetheless, he continued with guests. By that time the light was re- his family background, his early days his presentation to thank those who installed. in Port Dickson, his joining the “Boys’ were instrumental in the preparation This was followed by the tea Company” in 1952 (which in 1953, and printing of the book and the book reception, ala Indian menu – “Chapati”, together with the “Pre-OCTU” became launch, albeit in the dark, assisted by “Tosai”, “Mee Goreng Mamak”, the “Federation Military College). In the torch light from the hand-phones. “Pasembur”; with “Cendol” and “Teh 1956, he was selected to undergo the OP Omar bin Mohd Noor, the Tarik” to go with them – food aplenty. Officer Cadet training in the Royal OPA Honorary Treasurer, then said While enjoying their tea, they were Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) a few words on behalf of the OPA entertained by Lt Kol Dzulkarnain, and spent three years in England, President, who was out-station (Retd) strumming his guitar with the married an English lady, returned to and could not be present. The OPA evergreen songs of yesteryears. Malaya as a commissioned officer and was the publisher of the book, the The family members then gathered served in the Malayan, later Malaysian second after the book “Royal Military together to accompany Bhajan in the Army for 15 years. On his early College – The Port Dickson Years: cake cutting ceremony, in conjunction retirement, he and his family lived in 1952-1961” by OP Muhammad Shuhud, with his “82nd Birthday” and his now Allahyarham, in 2007. This was “Diamond Jubilee Anniversary” of his followed by OP MohdRadzi bin Sheikh wedding to his wife, Shelley. This cake Ahmad, Chairman of the FMC Port cutting was a surprise to Bhajan. Dickson Budak Boys and Jen Tan Sri Whilst having their tea, “mee Abd Rahman bin Abd Hamid, (Retd), goreng”, “roti canai”, “tosai” and RAFOC President, representing the whatnots, the guests took the retired Armed Forces officers present. opportunity to get a copy of the book Datin Kuldeep, a niece of Bhajan then each, and to be duly signed by OP said a few words on behalf of the family Bhajan in situ. members.

42 It was not until 1830 hours that the last few guests left the hall, alas some had to undergo the traffic jam back to Kuala Lumpur. All in all, it was a good book launch – good turn-out, good programme, ably emceed by OP Abd Halim, good food and a good gathering, except for the unexpected electricity cut-off. Our salute to OP Bhajan on the successful publication and the launch of his Autobiography – “Lucky By Chance”. We wished him “Happy 82nd Birthday” and congratulations on the “60th Anniversary” of his wedding to his beloved wife, Shelley. What a day for OP Bhajan! Our thanks to those who attended the book launch, those who contributed and those who made the event such a memorable occasion. We look forward to the launching of another autobiography by another Budak Boy in the near future.

43 REUNION OP NAWAWI MAT DESA MAT OP NAWAWI BY

Visit To The Old FMC Camp In Port Dickson

FMC PORT DICKSON BUDAK BOYS (1952 – 1961)

n conjunction with the FMC the Kuala Lumpur-Klang Valley-Kajang- It was raining heavily in the early Foundation Day on 17 December Seremban area - three were Tan Sri and morning of Sunday, 15 December 2019 I1953, the FMC Port Dickson Budak 36 were Datuk/Dato’. But on that day, but the rain did not dampen the spirit Boys (1952-1961) made a visit to the old they were all Budak Boys, dispensing of the visit. The Budak Boys who made FMC camp in Port Dickson on Sunday, their ranks, titles and protocol - just their way by car started to arrive as 15 December 2019. 93 Budak Boys and simply the naughty Budak Boys of FMC early as 0900 hrs for breakfast at the 29 wives/family members participated. Port Dickson (1952-1961). Wisma Bentara. The two buses arrived Present by intake year were as follows Two buses were organized, one at 1030 hrs. On meeting each other at – 1952 (2 + 1); 1953 (7 + 2); 1954 (5 + 2); from Kuala Lumpur and one from the reception tables, their excitement 1955 (4); 1956 (0); 1957 (18 + 5); 1958 Petaling Jaya, both departed at 0830 was demonstrated in their shaking (14 + 7); 1959 (13 + 4); 1960 (13 + 7) hrs on Sunday, 15 December 2019. 36 of hands and embracing each other. and 1961 (14 + 1) - Total (90 + 29). Also went on their own by car. A few went Some had problems in recognising one present was one former teacher and a day earlier to spend a night in Port another, having not met since leaving his wife. Amongst the 93 Budak Boys Dickson. FMC Port Dickson or FMC Sungai Besi, present were a number from outside 55 to 65 years ago.

44 A special “Down Memory Lane” Kol Inderjit Singh, the Director of T-Shirts, yellow in colour, were made the NCO College which is now located and given to those who attended. It at the camp, welcomed the Budak Boys was good to see everyone followed the to the camp and briefed those present “orders” from the organizers to wear on the organization of the College. He the T-Shirts throughout the visit, true also showed the video on the aerial to the discipline of the Budak Boys of view of the College and of Segenting yester-years. In addition to the T-Shirts, Camp, which we planned to visit in the a special cap was also made and given afternoon. to all who attended, In his address, OP Mohd Radzi, the At 1100 hours, as the rain subsided, Chairman of the FMC Port Dickson they were “marched” to the Assembly Budak Boys, recollected his days Hall. On the way, a tree planting when he was in the FMC camp from ceremony was held nearby the 1957 to 1960 and paid tribute to his Assembly Hall, officiated by OP Mohd fellow Budak Boys. OP Mohd Radzi Radzi bin Sheikh Ahmad, (F Coy; 1957- thanked Kol Inderjit Singh, the Director 1960), the Chairman of our group of the NCO College for facilitating our together with the two Budak Boys of visit and to the College staff for their Intake 1952, and witnessed by all. support. He also thanked his fellow After the tree-planting ceremony, Budak Boys for their ever support, they continued their walk to the presence and contributions, and Assembly Hall for the programme in thanked the Organising Committee in the hall. The Assembly Hall had been making it happen. turned into an ultra-modern auditorium OP Nawawi bin Mat Desa, (F Coy; with proper seats and PA system – no 1959-1961), the Organizing Chairman of longer the good old steel folded chairs the visit, then recognized those present which we used to sit. by intake and recalled the early history With every Budak Boy seated in of FMC, supported by the power-point the hall, the “Duty Boy of the Day”, presentation of the photos of the old OP Ahmad Nadzri bin Mohd Nor, (C camp, in reminiscence of the FMC days Coy; 1957-1961), called the hall to order in 1952 to 1961. and reported to OP Mohd Radzi bin This was followed by the launching Sheikh Ahmad, (F Coy; 1957-1960), the of the book “I Remember …”. OP Chairman of the FMC PD Budak Boys, Mahbob bin Abdullah (D Coy; 1959- for permission to carry on. 1961) and OP Mohd Hamzah bin Mohd The MC for the day, OP Abd Halim Pilus (G Coy, 1960-1964), the two Shah bin Abd Murad, (D Coy; 1961- editors for the book, briefed those 1965) welcomed those present and present on the making of the book. outlined the programme for the visit. They thanked those who did contribute He then called for a minute of silence, their articles and thanked the Old with the Muslim members to recite Putera Association for agreeing to the Al-Fatihah, in remembrance of the be the publisher. The book was then fellow Budak Boys who were no longer officially launched by OP Mohd Radzi. with us.

45 OP Mahbob then presented the book to OP Mohd Radzi, followed by to Kol Inderjit, Cik Gu Mui Sam Loong and four other Budak Boys who were present, namely the two Budak Boys of Intake 1 and the two Budak Boys who were former Chief of Defence Force. In recognition for their ever generous contributions, OP Mohd Radzi then presented the book to the eleven Budak Boy who were major contributors for the visit, led by OP Ismail bin Ibrahim (B Coy; 1957-1960). After all the formalities in the Assembly Hall were over, those present moved to the classroom block for the group photo session. The photo session was followed by lunch at the Dining Hall. It was a sumptuous lunch indeed ala “nasi briyani” menu. Yes, those present, less a few fortunate ones had to line up to get their food, like the good old days when they were in the same dining hall, some 58 to 66 years ago. In addition to the “nasi briyani”, there were the roasted lambs. Also made available was the Army “compo ration”, but not as tasty as it used to be - maybe we have lost our taste after all these years. For dessert, there was the “ABC” and the famous “Cendol” from Teluk Kemang; and to top them all, the king of fruits “durian” galore, brought all the way from Kuala Kurau, Perak. Good to see, how the old Budak Boys really enjoyed the “durian” on that afternoon. During the lunch, those present collected a copy of the Due to the continued rain, the trip to Teluk Kemang / book earlier launched, together with a copy of the “FMC Port Segenting Camp had to be cancelled. By then it was nearly Dickson Budak Boy Who’s Where – 2019”, compiled by OP 1500 hours. Whilst those who came with their cars left on Nawawi and the editorial team. their own, the two buses took off for Kuala Lumpur / Petaling Jaya passing through the road in the camp to see the old FMC Pavilion which was still there and the Army Museum, before going to Port Dickson en route to Kuala Lumpur / Petaling Jaya. It was indeed nostalgic to drive through the old Port Dickson town but it was no longer the old home town Port Dickson that we knew in the 1950’s. Both buses arrived back to their respective RV Points at 1800 hours, in spite of the rain and the heavy traffic. After the “nasi briyani” and the “durian”, almost all had a good two-hour sleep on the bus! All in all it was a successful and memorable visit, worth the time spent in lieu of having a day with the “cucus” at home or a round of golf at the golf course. A good number came, postponing or cancelling their other arrangements for the day. They came, they met and they parted, not knowing when they would ever meet each other again!

46 With The Family Members GROUP PHOTOS

Intake 1952 – 1956 Intake 1957

Intake 1958 Intake 1959

Intake 1960 Intake 1961 47 REUNION OP ARIFF YUSOF BY

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