I am not a big sport fan. But I do follow the development of sports in Malaysia (not religiously though).
Lee Chong Wei has made our country proud. It is not a shame to retire after 19-year career in badminton. Not many can reach that level. He wishes to focus his time more on his young family. He has two children now. Perhaps, this is best time for him to do so.
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar.
Let us extend our utmost gratitude to Allah Ta’ala for His countless blessings and love aplenty, we once again have the opportunity to celebrate Eid ul-Fitr 1440H in a peaceful and tranquil environment in this blessed land – Malaysia, Alhamdulillah.
Throughout the month of Ramadan, we restrain our lust, hunger and thirst, to train ourselves to be more patient, to understand the nature of life and to consistently carry out charitable deeds. Hopefully, we can continue istiqamah to get His blessing.
In conjunction with this Eid, let us together make this glorious month of Shawal as a time for us to clarify all the disputes and wrongdoings we have done so far. Strengthen our friendship and brotherhood regardless of religion and ethnic groups because with camaraderie and unity, we are able to drive UTM to face all the challenges easily and excellently.
During this Ramadan, there are a few UTM students who have been invited as imam in mosques in UTM neighbourhood to lead the tarawih prayers. This is an example of how UTM as an educational institution produces excellent human capital who are not only brilliant in technical aspects but also from spiritual aspects. This directly proves that the student development program has a positive impact not only on the students itself but also on the surrounding community.
To all UTM community who are travelling home, plan your trip wisely. For those who drive, keep the ethics, always be vigilant and obey the traffic rules on the road. Celebrate this Eid ul-Fitr, with family and appreciate the quality moment together. Do come back with renewed spirit to keep UTM moving forward.
In closing, my family and I would like to take this opportunity to seek forgiveness from all staff, students and the entire UTM community for any shortcomings and wrongdoings.
It’s time to draw the curtain on Ramadhan
Now it’s turn for Syawal celebration
Eid Mubarak I wish to everyone
I seek forgiveness for any wrongdoings of mineBe happy and enjoy the Eid celebration
Visiting each other is a tradition
Be careful the whole duration
May you arrive safely at your destination
Eid Mubarak, Maaf Zahir Batin.Wahid bin Omar
Vice Chancellor
Eid is one of the times when I find it difficult to maintain “healthy” diet. Well, it is all about self-discipline, one might say. But to stay away from overeating is challenging itself unless you don’t go visiting one another – which is the tradition of raya in Malaysia.
This year around, I don’t know how it might be different from last year. But one thing for sure, it will be less merrier than when I still have both of my parents.
This is one of my famous signature dishes when I was in Durham. The ingredients are simple yet now it is difficult to find some of it in Malaysia. So, I don’t make any now. Well, I can easily go to Nando’s or Kenny Roger’s or Pizza Hut to eat this. I don’t have to prepare it myself.
The recipe? I need to find my cook book where I wrote all the recipes of the dishes that I cooked in Durham. Once upon a time ago. Indeed.