Kenduri at Kampong Gajah, near Teluk Intan 4 May 2016

Abu Bakar, my son-in-law's dad, had invited me to his youngest brother's wedding kenduri. It was to be held at Kampong Gajah, near the town of Teluk Intan. I have not been to that area since 2010 and I received the invitation gladly.

I went by PLUS Highway and exited at Tapah. From Tapah, I headed towards Tapah Road until I reached a place called Chenderong Balai. From here, I drove towards Kampong Gajah. I reached the venue by 3.00 PM. Abu Bakar was glad to see my arrival. I was introduced to the members of the family. The food, prepared by the local caterer, was good.

Bridge to Chenderong Balai.

I love the view as I drove through the route, passing by villages with fruit orchards, oil palm estates and paddy fields.

Abu Bakar(on my right) and his family.

Fazree, with his uncle (the bridegroom)

That night, Abu Bakar, took me out for a drive into the town of Teluk Intan. I was surprised to see the town was full with people. It was unlike those many years ago, when the town was quiet after 9.00 or 10.00 PM. There was a big night market near and around the town center. I was told that the night market would open until Sunday morning. Even the leaning tower as decorated with colourful lights. I regret I did not take a picture. Anyway, it was hard to park our car, so we proceeded to Restoran Gulam Rasul at the sub-urb.

I departed Kampong Gajah for KL that Sunday morning by 10.00 AM. I miss the kampong life already.

OE1978 Teh Tarik Session 4 May 2016

A bunch of us decided to meet up for breakfast on a fine Saturday morning. The venue selected was Restoran Al Fairos, Sunway Kayangan.

The ones who came - Hariri, Ramli, Aziz, Dr Noor Azmi, Zulkifli Razif, Hanafiah and myself.

I have not met Aziz since his Hajj trip last year. For Zulkifli, this is the first time we met since 1978. Dr Noor Azmi came all the way from Taiping that day just to meet us.

As usual, we spent the time to update each other's progress and talked of our good old days.

We bade our farewell by 11.00 AM. Noor Azmi would be going back to Taiping. A few of us have kenduri to attend.