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81st Birthday ...


Yesterday 17th August 2020 was my 81st birthday. I Was born on 17.8.1939 in Kuantan, in the state of Pahang. At that time Kuantan boast of having an international Port on the east coast of Malaya. Ships from China and Australia  ply this port. I grew up when the country was occupied by the Japanese that rule the country from 1941 to 1945.  In 1946 I starts schooling at the Malay school there. Kuantan been a coastal township is near to the pristine beaches thus I was expose to the sea at an early age. I soon felt in love with the sea and the nature surrounding in. Spend my childhood swimming and camping  near the beach of Teluk Cempedak was a norm. Soon going to the beach and enjoying the sea became an extension of myself. Till these days I would find the time to enjoy the sea. Alhamdulillah I have been blessed to be as healthy to enjoy life as it goes. 

Have a nice day.
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Mr Bojangles said…
Many happy returns, and may you be blessed with many more healthy and happy birthdays!
I'm surprised with your love for the sea you didn't join the navy or merchant fleet...
You wld qualify as an Ancient Mariner now..!!
August 18, 2020 at 7:04 PM
Pak Idrus said…
Mr Bojangles, thanks for the visit and sharing your thoughts on the subject of this posting. Appreciate it very much. Well I had never thought to be a sailor and instead wanted to ge an agriculturalist. I had actually booked a place in one of the ship that ply the Kuantan - Perth route but could not made it because I did not have the money to go and study agriculture at the college there. In 1958 after Form V I join the government service and work in the government for thirty two years when I went on an optional retirement in 1990.

Gave a nice day Sir.
August 18, 2020 at 8:09 PM
Howard said…
Happy Birthday, Pak Idrus! I left a message on FB, then I remembered you're not there anymore!

So, once again, a day or so late, Happy BD from Pat and me!

Howard
August 20, 2020 at 8:09 PM
Nadym said…
Happy 81st Birthday Pak Idrus! Haven’t you put your age here, we would never have guessed that you’re already in your 80s! I'm a new reader and I enjoy every piece (well the ones that I had read thus far) that you share in this blog and of course the wisdom that comes with it. May Allah SWT continues to shower you be with good health, rizq and plenty of happiness and joy in life.
August 21, 2020 at 12:25 PM
A m m i said…
Alhamdulillah..may Allah give you good health
August 22, 2020 at 1:02 AM
Fadhil said…
Happy belated birthday Pak Idrus. May Allah swt grant you with good health in the years ahead.
August 22, 2020 at 3:52 PM
Pak Idrus said…
Howard, Thanks for the visit and the Birthday greeting. Have a nice day.
August 25, 2020 at 9:50 PM
Pak Idrus said…
Nadym, thanks for the visit and the Birthday greeting as well the good words on my kind of blogging. As for my age I am happy to be blessed with another year to enjoy life here. Alhamdulillah. Have a nice day.
August 25, 2020 at 9:54 PM
Pak Idrus said…
A m m i, thanks for the visit and the greeting. Alhamdulillah I am in the best of health at this age. Have a nice day.
August 25, 2020 at 9:56 PM
Pak Idrus said…
Oldstock, thanks for the visit and the Birthday greeting. Alhamdulillah I am in the best of health and blessed to be celebrating my 81st Birthday. Have a nice day.
August 25, 2020 at 9:58 PM
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