Shiwar and Ezman before going to participate in the Merdeka Celebration at Wisma Darul Aman on Monday 31.08.2009
At 6.50 am, still sleepy Shiwar, symbol of Malaysia's prosperity in 2009 . Ready to take part in the marching parade which did not materialise at the State Level Merdeka celebration on 31.08.2009 but he has enjoyed the pleasure of the suit which was sponsored by PKNK
A leaner Shiwar on 31.08.2000 ready the marching parade
Weight concious Ezman on 31.08.2009 with the full dress sponsored by the State Government for taking part in the choir for the State Level Merdeka celebration.
Ezman (number six second row from left) rendering patriotic songs for the Merdeka celebration
Group photograph of the State Financial Office team taken on 28.08.2000 before the rehearsal with the instructor sitting at the centre
Waiting for the instruction to start the marching parade on 31.08.2000 at the Darul Aman parking area
Shiwar (no. 6 from the left).
Leading the State Financial Office team for the Merdeka parade on 31.08.2009 with Khalid, the flag bearer giving the marching orders.
After 52 years of the country's independence, it was a very touching day for me on Monday, 31st. August 2009 because my two sons Shiwar and Ezman took part actively in the State Merdeka Celebration at Wisma Darul Aman. Shiwar was supposed to take part in the marching parade representing PKNK while Ezman was a member of the State Choir which rendered patriotic songs for the celebration. At 7.00 am, both of them departed for the celebration with their elegant dresses sponsored by their organizations.
When Malaya gained independent from the British on 31.08.1957, I was in the Special Malay Two at the Sultan Abdul Hamid College Primary School. Since I was only ten years old then, I did not realized the significance of the day Malaya gaining independence. As I was not very active in the co-curriculum activities at the school, I did not participate actively in the annual Merdeka celebration.
My youngest son, Ezman who was a member of the College Band took part in the marching pass almost every year when he was studying at the College. My teenage ambition was to join the uniformed branch but I was not that fit to achieve my ambition. So my ambition was embedded in my heart but I was very enthusiastic about any uniformed parade. I believe my interest is shared by CNN who has never miss any brass band performance by school bands..
My opportunity came when the State encouraged government departments to take part in the Merdeka parade. The year 2000 was my final year to celebrate Merdeka as a serving government servant. I took the golden opportunity to organise a team from the State Financial Office, the State Treasury and the Kedah Institute of Management. As Shiwar was a temporary clerk at KIM, he was also hauled up to be a part of the marching team.
With the help a Police Volunteer Sergeant from the Religious Department, we went through a rigourous trainings which helped us to build a solid marching group. On the actual day, I led the group to march pass by the parade route which was graced by His Royal Highness. Although I led the march, but I did not give the marching orders because I was afraid that it would disturb my marching rhythms which would then disrupt the marching rhythms of the whole group. Although we did not win any prize, but it was a very fulfilling and proud day for me because I managed to fulfill my dream wish after 43 years of independence.
Today, I am very proud that my two sons are carrying the torch in joining the Prime Minister in the task of renewing Malaysia for the challenge of building a One Malaysia, People First, Performance Now.
Monday, 31st. August 2009.
Shiwar and Zuhairi at Dewan Seri Negeri entrance
Truly I Malaysia concept in term of BMI indicators for both Shiwar and Azari
The beauties of PKNK
Shiwar's antics during the Merdeka celebration depicts his satisfaction on the smooth running of the celebration's program or he is very satisfied with sponsorship of PKNK for just sitting through the celebration
Group photograph providing evidence of attendance
Another evidence of attendance
Apart from the sponsored items, I think the main pull factor for the full participation of the PKNK staffs was the CEO, Dato' Rahman Ibrahim (seated in front left).
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