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Kelantanese, Alumni of Sultan Ismail College Kelantan (SICA), IT Competency Cert, Certified Written English Professional US. Has participated in many seminars/conferences (local/ international) in the capacity of trainer/lecturer and participant.

Affiliations :- Network Member of Gerson Lehrman Group, Institute of Quality Malaysia, Auditor ISO 9000 IRCAUK, Auditor OHSMS (SIRIM and STS) /EMS ISO 14000 and Construction Quality Assessment System CONQUAS, CIDB (Now BCA) Singapore),

* Possesses almost 30 years of experience/hands-on in the multi-modern management & technical disciplines (systems & methodologies) such as Knowledge Management (Hi-Impact Management/ICT Solutions), Quality (TQM/ISO), Safety Health Environment, Civil & Building (Construction), Manufacturing, Motivation & Team Building, HR, Marketing/Branding, Business Process Reengineering, Economy/Stock Market, Contracts/Project Management, Finance & Banking, etc. He was employed to international bluechips involving in national/international megaprojects such as Balfour Beatty Construction/Knight Piesold & Partners UK, MMI Insurance Group Australia, Hazama Corporation (Hazamagumi) Japan (with Mitsubishi Corporation, JA Jones US, MMCE and Ho-Hup) and Sunway Construction Berhad (The Sunway Group of Companies). Among major projects undertaken : Pergau Hydro Electric Project, KLCC Petronas Twin Towers, LRT Tunnelling, KLIA, Petronas Refineries Melaka, Putrajaya Government Complex, Sistem Lingkaran Lebuhraya Kajang (SILK), Mex Highway, KLIA1, KLIA2 etc. Once serviced SMPD Management Consultants as Associate Consultant cum Lecturer for Diploma in Management, Institute of Supervisory Management UK/SMPD JV. Currently – Associate/Visiting Consultants/Facilitators, Advisors for leading consulting firms (local and international) including project management. To name a few – Noma SWO Consult, Amiosh Resources, Timur West Consultant Sdn. Bhd., TIJ Consultants Group (Malaysia and Singapore) and many others.

* Ex-Resident Weekly Columnist of Utusan Malaysia (1995-1998) and have produced more than 100 articles related to ISO-9000– Management System and Documentation Models, TQM Strategic Management, Occupational Safety and Health (now OHSAS 18000) and Environmental Management Systems ISO 14000. His write-ups/experience has assisted many students/researchers alike in module developments based on competency or academics and completion of many theses. Once commended by the then Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia for his diligence in promoting and training the civil services (government sector) based on “Total Quality Management and Quality Management System ISO-9000 in Malaysian Civil Service – Paradigm Shift Scalar for Assessment System”

Among Nik Zafri’s clients : Adabi Consumer Industries Sdn. Bhd, (MRP II, Accounts/Credit Control) The HQ of Royal Customs and Excise Malaysia (ISO 9000), Veterinary Services Dept. Negeri Sembilan (ISO 9000), The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (Aspects of Project Management – KLCC construction), Corporate HQ of RHB (Peter Drucker's MBO/KRA), NEC Semiconductor - Klang Selangor (Productivity Management), Prime Minister’s Department Malaysia (ISO 9000), State Secretarial Office Negeri Sembilan (ISO 9000), Hidrological Department KL (ISO 9000), Asahi Kluang Johor(System Audit, Management/Supervisory Development), Tunku Mahmood (2) Primary School Kluang Johor (ISO 9000), Consortium PANZANA (HSSE 3rd Party Audit), Lecturer for Information Technology Training Centre (ITTC) – Authorised Training Center (ATC) – University of Technology Malaysia (UTM) Kluang Branch Johor, Kluang General Hospital Johor (Management/Supervision Development, Office Technology/Administration, ISO 9000 & Construction Management), Kahang Timur Secondary School Johor (ISO 9000), Sultan Abdul Jalil Secondary School Kluang Johor (Islamic Motivation and Team Building), Guocera Tiles Industries Kluang Johor (EMS ISO 14000), MNE Construction (M) Sdn. Bhd. Kota Tinggi Johor (ISO 9000 – Construction), UITM Shah Alam Selangor (Knowledge Management/Knowledge Based Economy /TQM), Telesystem Electronics/Digico Cable(ODM/OEM for Astro – ISO 9000), Sungai Long Industries Sdn. Bhd. (Bina Puri Group) - ISO 9000 Construction), Secura Security Printing Sdn. Bhd,(ISO 9000 – Security Printing) ROTOL AMS Bumi Sdn. Bhd & ROTOL Architectural Services Sdn. Bhd. (ROTOL Group) – ISO 9000 –Architecture, Bond M & E (KL) Sdn. Bhd. (ISO 9000 – Construction/M & E), Skyline Telco (M) Sdn. Bhd. (Knowledge Management),Technochase Sdn. Bhd JB (ISO 9000 – Construction), Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia (IKIM – ISO 9000 & Internal Audit Refresher), Shinryo/Steamline Consortium (Petronas/OGP Power Co-Generation Plant Melaka – Construction Management and Safety, Health, Environment), Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Negotiation Skills), Association for Retired Intelligence Operatives of Malaysia (Cyber Security – Arpa/NSFUsenet, Cobit, Till, ISO/IEC ISMS 27000 for Law/Enforcement/Military), T.Yamaichi Corp. (M) Sdn. Bhd. (EMS ISO 14000) LSB Manufacturing Solutions Sdn. Bhd., (Lean Scoreboard (including a full development of System-Software-Application - MSC Malaysia & Six Sigma) PJZ Marine Services Sdn. Bhd., (Safety Management Systems and Internal Audit based on International Marine Organization Standards) UNITAR/UNTEC (Degree in Accountacy – Career Path/Roadmap) Cobrain Holdings Sdn. Bhd.(Managing Construction Safety & Health), Speaker for International Finance & Management Strategy (Closed Conference), Pembinaan Jaya Zira Sdn. Bhd. (ISO 9001:2008-Internal Audit for Construction Industry & Overview of version 2015), Straits Consulting Engineers Sdn. Bhd. (Full Integrated Management System – ISO 9000, OHSAS 18000 (ISO 45000) and EMS ISO 14000 for Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Consulting), Malaysia Management & Science University (MSU – (Managing Business in an Organization), Innoseven Sdn. Bhd. (KVMRT Line 1 MSPR8 – Awareness and Internal Audit (Construction), ISO 9001:2008 and 2015 overview for the Construction Industry), Kemakmuran Sdn. Bhd. (KVMRT Line 1 - Signages/Wayfinding - Project Quality Plan and Construction Method Statement ), Lembaga Tabung Haji - Flood ERP, WNA Consultants - DID/JPS -Flood Risk Assessment and Management Plan - Prelim, Conceptual Design, Interim and Final Report etc., Tunnel Fire Safety - Fire Risk Assessment Report - Design Fire Scenario), Safety, Health and Environmental Management Plans leading construction/property companies/corporations in Malaysia, Timur West Consultant : Business Methodology and System, Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) ISO/IEC 27001:2013 for Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya ISMS/Audit/Risk/ITP Technical Team, MPDT Capital Berhad - ISO 9001: 2015 - Consultancy, Construction, Project Rehabilitation, Desalination (first one in Malaysia to receive certification on trades such as Reverse Osmosis Seawater Desalination and Project Recovery/Rehabilitation)

* Has appeared for 10 consecutive series in “Good Morning Malaysia RTM TV1’ Corporate Talk Segment discussing on ISO 9000/14000 in various industries. For ICT, his inputs garnered from his expertise have successfully led to development of work-process e-enabling systems in the environments of intranet, portal and interactive web design especially for the construction and manufacturing. Some of the end products have won various competitions of innovativeness, quality, continual-improvements and construction industry award at national level. He has also in advisory capacity – involved in development and moderation of websites, portals and e-profiles for mainly corporate and private sectors, public figures etc. He is also one of the recipients for MOSTE Innovation for RFID use in Electronic Toll Collection in Malaysia.

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

DYMM Raja-Raja Melayu dan Angkatan Tentera Malaysia


Setiap DYMM Raja-Raja Melayu bertanggungjawab ke atas setiap kor/regimen di dalam Angkatan Tentera Malaysia samada darat, laut mahupun udara dan mempunyai kuasa penuh ke atas setiap rejimen/kor ATM

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KDYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong
Pemerintah Tertinggi ATM
Fil Marsyal, Laksamana Armada TLDM dan Marsyal TUDM
KDYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong berkenan mengenakan persalinan lengkap Pemerintah Tertinggi Angkatan Tentera Malaysia dengan insignia lengkap dan rasmi.
Foto : Majlis Istiadat Angkat Sumpah Timbalan Menteri Kerajaan Perpaduan Di Istana Negara
DYMM Sultan Johor Darul Ta'zim
Kolonel Komandan Rejimen : Grup Gerak Khas
DYMM Paduka Seri Sultan Perak Darul Ridzuan
Kolonel Yang DiPertua Rejimen Askar Jurutera Diraja
Kolonel Yang DiPertua Kor Kesihatan Diraja
DYMM Sultan Selangor Darul Ehsan
Kapten Yang Di-Pertua Tentera Laut Di-Raja Malaysia
DYMM Raja Negeri Perlis
Kolonel Yang DiPertua Rejimen Renjer Diraja
Kolonel Yang DiPertua Kor Polis Tentera Diraja
DYMM Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus
Kolonel Yang DiPertua Rejimen Semboyan Diraja
Kolonel Yang DiPertua Kor Jurutera Dan Jentera Diraja
KDYMM Sultan Terengganu Darul Iman
Kolonel Yang DiPertua Kor Armor Diraja
Kolonel Yang DiPertua Kor Ordinans Diraja
KDYMM Al-Sultan Kelantan Darulnaim
Kolonel Yang DiPertua Rejimen Artileri Diraja
Kolonel Yang DiPertua Kor Risik Diraja
KDYMM Tuanku Sultan Kedah Darul Aman
Kolonel Yang DiPertua Rejimen Askar Melayu Diraja
Kolonel Yang DiPertua Kor Perkhidmatan Diraja
KDYMM Sultan Pahang Darul Makmur
Kolonel Kehormat Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia -------------------
Petikan Perkara 137 - Majlis Angkatan Tentera
Perenggan 1, 2 & 3
(Perlembagaan Persekutuan - Bahagian X - Perkhidmatan-Perkhidmatan Awam)
(1) Maka hendaklah ada suatu Majlis Angkatan Tentera yang hendaklah bertanggungjawab di bawah kuasa am Yang di-Pertuan Agong bagi pemerintahan, tatatertib dan pentadbiran angkatan tentera, dan segala perkara lain yang berhubungan dengannya selain perkara yang berhubungan dengan penggunaan angkatan tentera bagi maksud operasi.
(2) Fasal (1) berkuat kuasa tertakluk kepada peruntukan mana-mana undang-undang persekutuan, dan mana-mana undang-undang itu boleh membuat peruntukan bagi peletakhakan apa-apa fungsi mengenai angkatan tentera pada Majlis Angkatan Tentera.
(3) Majlis Angkatan Tentera hendaklah terdiri daripada anggota yang berikut, iaitu:
(a) Menteri yang pada masa ini dipertanggungkan dengan tanggungjawab bagi pertahanan, yang hendaklah menjadi Pengerusi;
(b) seorang anggota yang mewakili Duli-Duli Yang Maha Mulia Raja-Raja, yang hendaklah dilantik oleh Majlis Raja-Raja;
(c) Panglima Angkatan Tentera yang hendaklah dilantik oleh Yang di-Pertuan Agong;
(d) seorang anggota preman, iaitu orang yang melaksanakan tugas jawatan Ketua Setiausaha Pertahanan, yang hendaklah bertindak sebagai Setiausaha Majlis Angkatan Tentera;
(e) dua orang pegawai turus kanan Angkatan Tentera Persekutuan yang dilantik oleh Yang di-Pertuan Agong;
(f) seorang pegawai kanan Tentera Laut Persekutuan yang dilantik oleh Yang di-Pertuan Agong;
(g) seorang pegawai kanan Tentera Udara Persekutuan yang dilantik oleh Yang di-Pertuan Agong;
(h) dua orang anggota tambahan, jika ada, sama ada anggota tentera atau preman, yang dilantik oleh Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

(Allahyarham) MOHD HASHIM MUSTAPHA - MALAYSIA SOCCER LEGEND - by Nik Zafri

Excerpt from my FB SIC alumni Group (SICA) Legenda Bolasepak Negara dan Negeri Kelantan, Allahyarham Hashim Mustapha adalah "batch" saya, rakan sekelas dan ramai rakan-rakan di sini dari 1973 (SIPS2) sehingga 1983 (SIC). Allahyarham juga telah menyertai grup Sultan Ismail College Alumni setelah dijemput menerusi laman FB nya.
Banyak kenangan yang saya secara peribadi semasa bersekolah bersamanya. Allahyarham tidak pernah kedekut tips bolasepak kepada semua rakan-rakan seperjuangannya.
Arwah seorang yang merendah diri dengan rakan-rakan SICnya walaupun dia telah lama mengharumkan nama sekolah, SIC, negeri dan negara. Pernah disebut oleh Allahyarham Mokhtar Dahari sebagai pengganti, dia juga turut dikagumi oleh Sir Kevin Keegan semasa bersama Harimau Malaysia. Mungkin ramai yang tidak tahu, bahawa Allahyarham Hashim Mustapha adalah seorang "sprinter" jarak dekat yang hebat dan saya pernah berganding sebagai rakan sepasukan.
Teringat arwah (dan Hasnan Hassan) pernah cuba sedaya-upaya melatih saya bermain bolasepak, namun oleh kerana saya seorang kaki bangku, agak sukar untuk melatih diri dalam sukan yang saya kurang minati.
Tetapi pada awal 80an dulu, semasa arwah keluar daripada latihan di Stadium Sultan Muhammad IV, dia tiba-tiba muncul dengan di (bekas) gelanggang sepatu roda berdekatan stadium untuk memberikan sokongan jitu kepada saya.
Kehilangannya amat dirasai. Hilangnya tiada ganti.
Al-Fatihah


Al-Fatihah

(Am rewriting this back in his honour)
(Allahyarham)
MOHD HASHIM MUSTAPHA - MALAYSIA SOCCER LEGEND

Originally written by Nik Zafri in the Sultan Ismail College Alumni on Wednesday, 26 November 2014 at 00:54

Mohd Hashim Mustapha was my batch since Sultan Ismail Primary School (2) (SIPS2) - at that time located in Padang Garong sharing with Islah, Sultan Ismail Secondary School (SMSI) and finally Sultan Ismail College (SIC). He and many others in the same age group (quoting a name, Hasnan Hassan who is also his best friend) have played for Kelantan State under 18 when he was as young as 12 years old. I recalled the then headmaster of SIPS 2 - Mr Phang Ngit Ming announcing the good news at the assembly (1978) - we were all filled with awe and gave a good round-up applause. Hashim was also known to us as 'Pele Malaysia' for his splendid techniques.
Source : Various including wikipedia
Mohd Hashim Mustapha (born 31 January 1966 in Kota Bharu, Kelantan) is a former Malaysian international footballer. He played for Kelantan FA, Kedah FA, Johor FA, Kelantan JKR FC and Kelantan TNB FC as a striker. He is currently assistant coach for Kelantan FA.

Jersey No. 10

Clubs - Kedah FA : Malaysia FA Cup : 1996

Johor FA : Premier 2 League : 1999

International : 1987 SEA Games:Runners-up

Individual

1993 Premier 1 League: Golden Boots Winner With Kelantan FA (13 goals).

1994 Premier 1 League: Golden Boots Winner With Kelantan FA (25 goals).

Hashim once joined the then Harimau Malaysia where he and his team have been personally coached by the legendary Kevin Keegan (he even impressed Kevin) where the team won so many matches all over Asia including Australia before the team was disbanded.
An anonymous unconfirmed source told me that he was offered by Kevin Keegan to play for Liverpool but for some reason, Hashim is more patriotic towards his home-country. He was also said to be mentored by the legendary footballer

Allahyarham Mokhtar Dahari where Mokhtar mentioning; in one interview; about passing the flag to Hashim.

To many who may not know, Hashim was also known as a 100m and 200m sprint athlete (both individual and relay) besides high jump and long jump (where so many school/college records have been made)

In 100m - he once clocked an average 10.9 -11 seconds (or less) which raised the eyebrows of Jeffri Mohd Noor (who was the record holder at that time) a national sprinter also a student of Sultan Ismail College Kelantan. But Hashim was not really eager to be a sprinter but it was an honour to me personally to be teamed up with him in 4 X 100 metres and 4 X 400 metres - where he took the final dash and awarded victory to our team 'Pasukan Wong'




 (look at him go!)










Monday, August 15, 2022

TRACING THE ROYAL KELANTANESE LINEAGE - BY ALAN TEH LEAM SENG (NST 2018) - republished/edited by Nik Zafri

 


Credit : Alan Teh Leam Seng (Originally Published in NST 2018 :
Copyrights: All photos belongs to NSTP and Mr. Alan Teh. Any downloads or sharing of any materials herein shall be your responsbility.
"I'm most impressed with Alan; I as a Kelantanese; must say he is really good in writing memoirs. It's his memoir in conjunction with the coronation of Almarhum Sultan Yahya Petra ibni al-Marhum Sultan Ibrahim, The 6th HRM The YDP Agong and the 27th Sultan of Kelantan.
Of course there are some alternative versions of the story but again, it's the literary skills he has that struck a chord in my heart. He have a vast amount of great collections of photos that kind of brings me back to the nostalgic times of Kelantan Darulnaim"
(Nik Zafri)
p.s. Be nice when making your comments. Any unruly comments/views shall be removed and banned without notice.
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THE Pos Laju van pulls up in front of my house and I’m instantly alerted to the sound of its tyres grinding incessantly against the loose gravel on the driveway. "Finally!” I mutter while walking out to meet the smartly-dressed delivery man who has just alighted from his vehicle with a small cardboard box under his left arm.
After dispensing with the necessary verification procedures, I quickly head indoors and excitedly spill the contents of the box on the dining room table. The reason for my excitement is simple. The Ipoh vendor who sold me the item on social media merely described it as a collection of Malayan postal history from the 1960s and only appended a solitary photograph depicting a bundle of used envelopes. When pressed for more images, he haughtily gave the excuse that there were better things for him to do than attend to such a trivial matter.
The only thing that spurred me to complete the sale was his unbelievably low asking price. It was only after inspecting the envelopes did I finally understand his reluctance to provide more details. More than half of the covers had missing stamps! That imperfection alone decreases the value of the items by more than half. The perceived bargain purchase is fast turning out into a disaster.

Downcast, I start shifting my attention to the letters in the envelopes. Recalling stories heard from fellow collectors, there have been instances where descriptions of important historical events have helped to dramatically elevate the value of otherwise ordinary letters or postcards.
LETTER OF INTEREST
Two hours and 30 letters later, my eyes come to rest on a light blue envelope bearing the Kota Bharu Teachers' Training College crest on the top right hand corner. It’s addressed to a certain Yussof bin Dalin who was residing at the Malay College Kuala Kangsar at the time the letter was written on July 17, 1968.
The first paragraph begins with the sender, who merely signs off as Yong on the penultimate seventh page, congratulating Yussof on the successful apprehension of a thief at his college and at the same time advocating continued vigilance to prevent history from repeating itself.
My heart starts beating significantly faster by the time I finish reading the second paragraph. It tells of a joyous double celebration in Kota Baru to commemorate the coronation of Crown Prince Tengku Ismail ibni Sultan Yahya Petra and the birthday of Tengku Ismail's father, the ruling monarch of Kelantan at that time, Sultan Yahya Petra ibni al-Marhum Sultan Ibrahim.
ORIGIN OF KOTA BARU

The well attended three-day celebrations began on the morning of July 10, 1968 with the coronation of (HRH) Tengku Ismail and the awards presentation ceremony at the Istana Balai Besar in Kota Baru.
Constructed to replace the older Istana Kota Lama, Istana Balai Besar and the fort surrounding it was built in 1844 by Sultan Muhammad II using timber from Pasir Puteh and Ulu Kelantan. According to Yong, the monarch decided to call the place Kota Baru upon completion of his new fort. That name has remained ever since.
Later that evening, members of the public were treated to dance and song performances organised by Radio Malaysia Kota Bharu at the school field in Sekolah Kebangsaan Padang Garong. Among the notable artistes who took to the stage that night were M. Ibrahim, Norjanah Ayob, Junaidah Jaafar and Wan Salman. Yong and the other trainee teachers also joined in the festivities, contributing a dance number entitled Ayam Didek with the accompaniment of two singers and a popular local band called 'The Shean'.
Pausing momentarily to consult my reference books regarding the performance venue, I discover that the school was originally known as Sekolah Melayu Padang Garong. Until today, it holds the enviable honour of being the first Malay school in the state after it was established by the Kelantan State Government in 1904.
CULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA
Returning my focus to the letter, I discover that the same air of merriment was also felt at the nearby Kota Baru stadium. Renowned artisans from all over the state showcased the best of Kelantanese culture on 11 specially constructed platforms. The crowds, together with officials from the Ministry of Youth and Sports from Kuala Lumpur, were treated to batik printing and weaving demonstrations as well as wayang kulit and menora performances.
The next morning, a boat racing competition was held at the Kelantan River. Response from the public was so overwhelming that many people, including Yong, had to leave disappointed. He failed to find standing room near the river bank and could hardly see anything from the roadside.
More stage performances were in store for the Kota Baru people on the third and penultimate night of celebrations. The main crowd puller was a police tattoo held at the Kota Baru stadium. Those who attended were treated to an elaborate show involving acrobatical theatrics and musical recitals.

The remainder of Yong's letter details the resumption of his practical training sessions on July 19, 1968. While reading about the various challenges faced by him as an aspiring trainee teacher, I suddenly remember having the actual installation programme of Sultan Yahya Petra somewhere among the boxes of books in my store room. Returning the letter back to its envelope, I head off to commence my search.
COAT OF ARMS
Half an hour later, I emerge with the booklet. It’s still in very good condition even though it was purchased more than 15 years ago at Penang's Lorong Kulit flea market. I love the intricate design and vivid colours on the front cover which also features the Kelantan coat of arms.
According to the text inside, the Kelantan coat of arms was introduced in 1916 under the orders of Sultan Muhammad IV. The monarch specifically requested for the inclusion of the crescent and star together with three sets of weapons, the keris, ceremonial spears and cannons to accompany the words 'Kepada Tuhan, Berserah Kerajaan Kelantan' (To God, the Kelantan Government Submits).
A pair of kijang (common barking deer) and coronet were added to the design during the reign of Sultan Ismail ibni al-Marhum Sultan Muhammad IV. The incorporation of the kijang was made in reference to the favourite pet of Kelantan's 14th century queen, Che Siti Wan Kembang.
QUEEN OF KELANTAN
The next section in the booklet, entitled The story of Kelantan, provides more information about Kelantan's only female ruler. Che Siti Wan Kembang was born a year after her father Raja Ahmad was crowned ruler of Kelantan in 1584. Raja Ahmad passed away five years later when the princess was only 4. As a result, Raja Hussein of Johor was named regent.
Che Siti Wan Kembang ascended to the Kelantan throne in 1610 upon the demise of Raja Hussein and ruled from her Gunung Chinta Wangsa base in Ulu Kelantan, which is approximately 40 km from Kuala Krai.
Kelantan prospered under her rule and was frequented by many traders including Arabs. The Middle Eastern merchants held the queen in high regard and often addressed her as Paduka Che Siti. It was also during this time that the people of Gunung Ayam in Gua Musang presented Che Siti Wan Kembang with a pair of magnificent kijangs.

Che Siti Wan Kembang never married and adopted the princess of the ruler of Jembal, Puteri Sadong, as her daughter. The people of Kelantan who watched Puteri Sadong grow into a beautiful maiden, affectionately called her Puteri Wijaya Mala. Eventually, the princess' beauty reached the ears of the King of Siam who immediately sent emissaries to ask for her hand in marriage. The Siamese ruler's advances were graciously rejected and Puteri Sadong eventually married her cousin Raja Abdullah.
MURDER AND STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE
Despite having knowledge of the marriage, the King of Siam persisted and, under the threat of an all-out war, managed to coerce Raja Abdullah to allow his bride to travel to Bangkok. Upon her return from the Siamese capital, Puteri Sadong was utterly devastated to discover that her husband had remarried. A quarrel ensued and Raja Abdullah was stabbed to death with Puteri Sadong's hairpin.
After making arrangements for Raja Abdul Rahim to succeed her late husband, Puteri Sadong then made her way back to Gunung Chinta Wangsa via the Bukit Marak route and mysteriously disappeared, never to be seen again.
Intrigued by the stories involving the ancient rulers of Kelantan, I continue tracing the royal lineage until finally reaching the section reserved for Sultan Yahya Petra, the grandfather of the current Sultan of Kelantan and the then Supreme Head of Malaysia (HRM The YDP Agong) , Sultan Muhammad V Ibni Sultan Ismail Petra.

Sultan Yahya Petra was born in Istana Balai Besar on Dec 10, 1917. He was the second son of Sultan Ibrahim ibni al-Marhum Sultan Muhammad IV. The young prince spent four years at Francis Light School in Penang before leaving for England to further his education in November 1934.
Upon his return five years later, Sultan Yahya Petra was married to Tengku Zainab Tengku Mohamed Petra (Raja Perempuan Kelantan) in a ceremony steeped in tradition and custom on June 4, 1939. Two years later, Sultan Yahya Petra was elected Vice President of the Kelantan Islamic Religion and Malay Custom Council. He held that position together with several others in the Kelantan civil service from 1941 to 1948.
ROYAL DUTIES
During the Japanese Occupation of Malaya, Sultan Yahya Petra assumed the role of private secretary to his uncle, Sultan Ismail who was the then ruling monarch on Nov 12, 1943. He only relinquished the position after Sultan Ismail passed away from tuberculosis at Istana Jahar on June 20, 1944. The throne then passed on to Sultan Yahya Petra's father, Sultan Ibrahim.
The Second World War ended with the Japanese Imperial Army capitulating in August 1945. A month later, the British returned to initiate a period of rebuilding not only in Kelantan but throughout the whole of Malaya. The initial British Military Administration that held sway in the country was replaced by the short-lived Malayan Union on Apr 1, 1946.
Bowing to citizenship pressures from the Malays, the British agreed to the formation of the Federation of Malaya on Feb 1, 1948. That historic date also marked the proclamation of Sultan Yahya Petra as the Crown Prince of Kelantan. He executed his duties diligently as heir to the throne, putting his people and state above everything else.
Sultan Yahya Petra toured nearly every corner of the state in his armoured jeep and escorted by members of the security force throughout the 12-year Malayan Emergency which began on June 16, 1948. His regular visits to schools, new villages and voluntary organisations lent support to the people during those challenging days. During one of those trips, the crown prince traversed the remaining distance to Batu Melintang in Ulu Kelantan on foot when part of the track became completely impassable to motorised vehicles.
BECOMING KING
Sultan Yahya Petra became the ruling monarch of Kelantan a day after his father, Sultan Ibrahim passed away from cerebral haemorrhage at Istana Sri Cemerlang on July 9, 1960. After a year of mourning, the people of Kelantan took to the streets of Kota Baru to celebrate the installation of Sultan Yahya Petra on July 17, 1961.
The festivities, which lasted for five days, closely resembled the ones mentioned in Yong's letter. Among the notable additions were kite flying and top spinning demonstrations at Padang Jubilee as well as a series of football competitions at the Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium.

Sultan Yahya Petra served a five-year tenure as Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong from Sept 21, 1970 to Sept 20, 1975. A day later, he was elected Malaysia's sixth Supreme Head of State after the more senior Sultan Abu Bakar of Pahang and Sultan Ismail of Johor both declined to be considered. Sultan Yahya Petra passed away from heart failure at Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur on Mar 29, 1979 and was laid to rest at the Kelantan Royal (Mausoleum) in Kampung Langgar, Kota Baru.

As I put the booklet back into its protective plastic sleeve, I decide to include Yong's letter inside as well. They both complement each other perfectly and, together, they tell the most amazing story about the bygone days in a state called Kelantan.

Sunday, July 31, 2022

TRIBUTE TO ALLAHYARHAM TAN SRI ABDUL KHALID IBRAHIM - by Nik Zafri & Family

Innaalillaahi wa-innaa ilaihi roo-ji'uun
Me and my family are deeply saddened on the loss of a great leader, Allahyarham Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim a figure of great merits to the nation.
There were too many good things I wish to say about him - simply naming a few that have left a deep proud impacts on me :
a) while I was in Form 3 - he became the CEO to Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) - longest serving CEO - where in 1981 he became famous for leading the "dawn raid" (together with Tun Dr. Mahathir - the premier at that time) on the London Stock Exchange, which resulted in PNB gaining a 51% share of Guthrie in less than two hours. This has also led to the Look East Policy and Malaysian Incorporated/Privatization. I remember reading them in Dewan Masyarakat and even used some of the salient points in my inter-class debate in Sultan Ismail College (SIC) when I was in Form 4.
b) In his first term becoming the Menteri Besar of Selangor, he helped implemented a policy of delivering to each Selangor household an initial 20 cubic metres of water each year free of charge. (my water bill during his administration was practically "negative" and "zero")
c) He has helped countless people and an extremely generous person via countless CSR works not only in terms of monetary but also great support in education and scholarships.
In 1993 when I was employed by a Risk Management company, my CEO had an audience with him and about 10 years later in 2003 in an economical convention, I managed to shake his hands at both occasions by saying the same thing - "Thank you for helping us" and he replied "it's my pleasure"
Despite various serious political challenges he has to face, he managed to remain calm till his resignation in 2014.
Thank you to HRH Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah al-Haj, the Sultan of Selangor who has granted his body to be buried at the Royal Mausoleum. My deepest condolences to Puan Sri Salbiah and his whole family.

Al-Fatihah Allahyarham Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim. May Allah SWT grant you eternal peace. 

Saturday, July 09, 2022

KRISIS AYAM - BILA AKAN BERAKHIR? - Nota Ringkas Nik Zafri


Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) secara kesimpulannya adalah untuk kebaikan semua dan telah terbukti keberkesanannya. Namun, PKP juga menjadi penyumbang kepada ekonomi menjadi perlahan di mana kedua-dua permintaan dan pembekalan terhenti. Di mana ini juga telah meninggalkan kesan yang mendalam terhadap sektor makanan.

Ayam dan telur naik harga dan bekalan kurang di pasaran?

Produktiviti
Semasa PKP dilaksanakan, ramai pekerja warga asing yang bekerja dengan penternak ayam tempatan secara sederhana terpaksa dihantar balik ke negara asal antara penyebab kenapa sesetengah ladang ternakan terpaksa mengurangkan operasi ke tahap paling minima antaranya mengurangkan jumlah penternakan ayam, kos operasi, makanan ayam kerana terganggunya bekalan - malah ramai yang terpaksa samada mengurangkan jumlah ladang-ladang ternakan yang mereka - contohnya dari 5 menjadi 3 ladang sahaja

Penyakit

Bagi penternak yang kekurangan pekerja, mereka gagal untuk mengurus dan mengawal ternakan mereka. Perubahan mendadak cuaca juga telah menyebabkan kematian ayam disebabkan sumber air atau makanan yang mungkin tercemar, umpamanya e-coli atau penyakit yang berjangkit dari manusia kepada ayam atau sebaliknya (penyakit zoonotik) seperti microplasma atau yang lebih merbahaya seperti "Newcastle". (Ayam-ayam yang mati biasanya akan diambil oleh Veterinar untuk dikenalpasti penyakit bagi mencari penawar atau dimusnahkan)

Apabila kerajaan membuka kembali negara untuk aktiviti perniagaan, permintaan dan pembekalan telah menjadi tidak menentu. Bekalan ayam juga terganggu mungkin disebabkan Kerajaan menetapkan gaji minima yang juga melibatkan pekerja warga asing. Penternak yang terkesan PKP tidak mampu untuk membayar gaji minima - hanya sekadar menaikkan gaji pekerja yang sedia ada. Ketidakmampuan kesan dari PKP juga melibatkan kekurangan dana untuk memohon dan memproses urusan imigresen.

Makanan ayam (chicken feed) juga meningkat secara mendadak disebabkan kurangnya impot jagung untuk dijadikan dedak sepanjang PKP. Walaupun terdapat penanaman jagung agak besar di Malaysia dan ianya menggunakan teknologi canggih yang terbukti mengurangkan kos pengeluaran, tetapi ianya masih belum mencukupi kerana tidak banyak yang sanggup mengusahakan ladang jagung bagi menampung kekurangan bekalan yang dialami di Malaysia.

Teknologi

Beberapa universiti/IPTA telah memperkenalkan teknologi yang canggih dalam penternakan ayam bagi memastikan suhu, kualiti makanan, meminimakan pencemaran sekaligus mengurangkan penyakit. Tetapi oleh kerana teknologi ini agak mahal dan bukan semua penternak ayam skala sederhana mampu berbelanja tinggi untuk mendapatkan teknologi seperti ini. Dengan sendirinya, hanya pengusaha-pengusaha yang skala besar sahaja mampu menggunakan teknologi canggih yang mengurangkan pekerja.

Kewujudan Kartel/Oligopoli

Walau diakui dalam warga penternakan dan pempropresan bahawa terdapat Kartel atau pihak-pihak yang besar mengamalkan oligopoli dengan menguasai sebilangan besar dari pembekalan dan harga ayam, namun ada pihak yang menyatakan bahawa bekalan ayam telah mencukupi dan hal ini hanyalah satu provokasi kartel atau pihak yang besar untuk menekan Kerajaan menaikkan/mengapungkan harga ayam dan telur dan memberhentikan subsidi.

Ada pihak yang didakwa telah menghentikan bekalan ayam dan telur secara mengejut termasuk kilang/pusat pemprosesan ayam juga diberhentikan operasi.

Selain itu, alternatif seperti daging dan sayur (walau AP telah dimansuhkan) juga tiba-tiba meningkat harga - adakah disebabkan ketakutan terhadap rakyat yang mungkin akan memboikot pembelian ayam dan memilih makanan alternatif seperti daging dan sayur.

(Pada saya, boikot rakyat terhadap ayam dan telur ada kebaikan dan keburukannya yang tersendiri)

Subsidi, Harga Siling dan Memberhentikan Ekspot

Kerajaan mengambil tindakan untuk meletakkan harga siling ayam (dan juga telah mengekalkan subsidi minyak masak) serta memberhentikan ekspot ayam serta-merta bagi mengutamakan kecukupan bekalan domestik.

Namun, pemberhentian ini meninggalkan kesan pula kepada negara jiran pengimpot umpamanya Singapura. Kerajaan juga telah memberikan bantuan kepada pengusaha/penternak ayam skala sederhana bagi mengurangkan kos makanan ayam dan operasi penternakan.

a) Penternakan ayam skala sederhana perlu dibantu oleh pihak kerajaan dari 2 segi :

i) Memastikan kecukupan pekerja asing dan jika menggunakan warga tempatan, gaji yang ditawarkan mestilah gaji minima yang lebih tinggi,

ii) Mencari jalan supaya teknologi canggih dapat dibiayai dan diterapkan dalam operasi penternakan ayam secara berperingkat.

iii) Memastikan ladang-ladang jagung diwujudkan di seluruh Malaysia bagi mengurangkan pergantungan pada impot dan juga mampu mengurangkan kos operasi penternakan secara keseluruhan.

Namun, ada lagi yang kerajaan perlu perhatikan antara lain :

b) Penguatkuasaan - suatu masa dahulu kerajaan berjaya memecahkan rantaian bekalan ikan di laut dengan mengurangkan pihak-pihak ketiga, peraih-peraih dan pihak-pihak yang besar (umpamanya) kartel dari menguasai bekalan ikan yang diangkut naik oleh nelayan. Rasa saya, kerajaan boleh bertindak dengan lebih tegas menerusi penguatkuasaan terhadap siasatan wujudnya pihak-pihak oligopoli mahupun kartel.

Penguatkuasaan juga perlu dijalankan terhadap aktiviti menaikkan harga tidak mengikut kualiti dan harga siling ayam yang ditetapkan, sorokan, sabotaj atau ugutan pihak tertentu terhadap penternak-penternak ayam yang sederhana.

Bilakah bekalan ayam akan pulih kembali? Atau bilakah bekalan ayam dapat diekspot kembali?

Tidak dapat saya menjawab persoalan ini dengan tepat.

Ada yang menyatakan hanya apabila harga telah dapat dikawal contohnya apabila mencapai harga siling tertentu, barulah ekspot dan bekalan akan pulih kembali. Pada saya pendapat ini ada kebaikan dan keburukannya. Ianya menunjukkan kurangnya usaha untuk memerangi kartel atau mereka yang mengamalkan konsep oligopoli dengan mengawal bekalan dan harga ayam.

Yang penting, benarkah bekalan ayam masih mencukupi dan kenaikan harga ayam atau kekurangan bekalan ayam adalah satu muslihat semata-mata?

Kita bimbang akan berleluasa penjualan ayam-ayam yang telah mati (atau disembelih selepas mati) tanpa disedari atau pemprosesan telur ayam palsu yang pernah kecoh di pasaran. Lebih teruk lagi, pernah berlaku kes "memusnahkan" anak-anak ayam atau ayam yang masih hidup dengan kuantiti yang banyak bagi mengimbangi pasaran dengan cara yang jahat.