Happy Father's Day to Abah

~With Pak Tua~

My father was a kampung boy from Gedong, Sarawak. He came from a poor family, the 3rd of 7 children. Lost his own father at a young age and almost had to quit school because there simply wasn't enough money.

~Cartoon Abah~

Through all the adversities in his life, he has (in my opinion) emerged triumphant. Currently he is a Professor at International Islamic University, Malaysia. His field, Landscape Architecture with a specialty in Islamic Design. His coup de grace to date is being one of the consultants for the Masjidul Haram development.

~In the news~

He remains the humblest of men. A much loved lecturer who always supports his students, a man who is not ashamed of his humble past instead is proud of his Sarawakian heritage.

~A star~

Growing up, the things I learnt;

• He was very strict AND I learnt to be disciplined.

• He valued knowledge AND I learnt to excell.

• He cherished family AND I learnt the value of mine.

~Family man~

I have disappointed him many times, believe me. And I will continue to disappoint him, no doubt. Hehe. But I also know that I have made him proud and happy many times too and InsyaAllah I will continue to do so.

~Tokki~

So for Abah, who hates celebrating any "Days" (birthdays, mother's day etc)... Happy Father's Day! Psst..don't tell him.