Happy Deepavali

May this Deepavali brings health, prosperity and longeivity to all of us.

Wan Hibatur Rahman's "bertandang"

The Groom and Bridegroom at the main table

The Cousins at the wedding ceremony in Seri Melayu.

The Aunties and Vijaya at the majlis bertandang.

The Pak Ngah's thank you speech on behalf of Kak Wok and Family.

Wan Hibatur Rahman had the ijab kabul ceremony with Suhana Abdul Rahim on the 18th of October, 2008. They had the "langsong" on the 19th of October, 2008 in Paroi, Negeri Sembilan. The "bertandang" ceremony was held in the Seri Melayu Restaurant on the 25th October, 2008.

THe UMNO Elections

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is following closely the progress made by YAB Dato' Seri Najib in securing nominations for the respective posts that they are vying for in the UMNO Elections this coming March (2009),


Whilst as of the 23rd of October, 2008 YAB Dato' Seri Najib had secured 67 nominations, YB Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin had secured 45 nominations.

Both had qualified to contest the positions that they have been nominated.

The other two contenders for the Deputy President that still needs nominations to qualify are YAB Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam and YB Tan Sri Muhammad bin Muhamad Taib.

The four Vice Presidents that have qualified as of the 23rd October, 2008 for the three positions are Dato Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, Dato Dr Zahid Hamidi, YB Dato Shafie Apdal and Dato Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

Lets welcome a new family member

Mohamad Sabri Sabtu dan Nur Faziana Zakaria baru baru ini telah mendapat cahaya mata yang dinamakan Nur Fatihah Hasya binti Mohamad Sabri. Dilahirkan di Hospital Putrajaya dan Sabri maklumkan bahawa kedua anak nya dan ibu berada didalam keadaan yang sihat dan baik.

Lets welcome Nur Fatihah Hasya to the family. Congratulations to the couple
Mohamad Sabri Sabtu and Nur Faziana Zakaria.

Naim on doping

OFFERING a guarantee that Malaysian cyclists have been extensively tested, discouraged and warned about doping, Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) chief operating officer, Datuk Naim Mohamad (pic) is now looking at expanding the scope to ensure the country plays its part in the war on doping in sport.

No rider has ever tested positive for any illegal substance in the LTdL's 13-year history, but Naim said it would be foolish to take things for granted.

Firstly, in ensuring that Asia's biggest race raises its standard, doping controls of the current standards conducted in LTdL will be increased for next year's edition set for Feb 9-15.

Doping scandals in cycling on the world stage are beginning to claim victims more than from just within the peloton as last week, satellite television and races in Germany withdrew their activity.

The tours of Stuttgart and Germany next year have already been cancelled in view of the extensive doping scandals threatening the sport in Europe.
"We cannot just cancel a race. That would be wrong because we need to also get the message across, learn more, then eventually fight and win the war. We can do that through our race," said Naim, who is also Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) deputy president.

"To begin with, we control matters within our jurisdiction. Every elite Malaysian cyclist has a biological report card done by the National Sports Institute (NSI) and they also go through out-of-competition tests.

"They are regularly updated on the regulations on banned substances and they are sufficiently warned off such activity."

The only Malaysian cyclist caught for doping was former track rider Razif Salleh, who tested positive for steroids normally used by bodybuilders in 2006. He has served a two-year ban following confirmation of out-of-competition tests by the NSI.

Asked whether tests in LTdL previously were sufficient, Naim said they were in accordance to standards set by regulations for a hors category races by the International Cycling Union (UCI).

"You have to note that there is also a cost factor. To carry out doping controls of the current standards already costs us about RM100,000. We can try to increase that with pre-event random tests and to test more riders during the race," said Naim.

"Thus far, we've carried out obligatory tests on winners and jersey holders of every stage and riders through random selection daily during the Tour.

"We will now also look at other measures to be introduced.

"What I can assure you is that, if any of our winners is on dope, he will be caught. We will look into expanding these tests too, to test more riders during the race."

Wan Hibatur Rahman's big day

The rombongan pengantin and hantaran

On the 18th of October, 2008 at about 5-30 pm after Asar prayers, Wan Hibatur Rahman bin Wan Nordin solemnise his marriage to Suhana binti Abdul Rahim at the Paroi Mosque.

All the family members were present at the mosque and after that we had a wonderful lunch at Suhana's parent's house at No. 758 Jalan Kedidi 1, Taman Paroi Jaya, Seremban. Negeri Sembilan.

Mesyuarat Perwakilan Pemuda UMNO Bahagian Kota Melaka

Pergerakan Pemuda UMNO Bahagian Kota Melaka telah mengadakan mesyuarat Perwakilan Bahagian mereka pada 10hb Oktober, 2008 bermula dari jam 9-00 malam di Grand Continental Hotel, Melaka. Anak Malaysia telah dijemput sebagai mantan Ketua Pemuda UMNO Bahagian dan telah diberikan cenderahati oleh Ketua Pemuda UMNO Bahagian Kota Melaka merangkap Ketua Pemuda UMNO Negeri Melaka, Sdra Ashakari bin Haji Abu Noh.

Pak Lah made a good decision

At last Pak Lah had made a very good decision for himself, UMNO, Barisan Nasional and Malaysia. He showed his trueself and sacrificed a position of power for the sake of Malaysians at large and his country as a whole. And his honest intention was for UMNO not to be split. So that UMNO will be united and continue to play an important role in Malaysian politics.

So the new leadership must take heed of this important wish of Pak Lah who had sacrificed himself for the sake of unity in UMNO. Therefore, Tun Mahathir should rejoin UMNO. Yang Berhormat Mulia Tengku Razaleigh should not contest the Presidency but can be appointed in the Cabinet and participate in the UMNO Supreme Council. Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin can play a very effective role as the Deputy President. Datuk Seri Ali Rustam, Datuk Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Shafie Afdal can be very useful as Vice Presidents. Dato Nur Jazlan and the rest can aspire to be very good Supreme Council members.

We pray Dato Seri Najib, the son of Tun Abdul Razak, can play an effective role to orchestrate the UMNO Unity theme and consolidate UMNO in enhancing and strengthening Barisan Nasional for the good of Malaysians and Malaysia.

Read more about Pak Lah's honourable decision.

Hari Raya third day

Yes, third day Raya. Guess as much hah! Its the golf course.
Seen here on the 7.28 flight at the Putra 12th Tee Box KGNS
Naim, Ismail, Haji Omar and Joe Fernandez.

New Member of the family - Ahmad Aryan Dani

Naim with Azri Hisyam's new born baby - Ahmad Aryan Dani

Shirene with Ahmad Aryan Dani

Hari Raya Second Day Evening

Seen here the Hostess Fadilah, with Shirene, Datin Syarifah and Hjh Sarah.

Anak Malaysia seen here with Datuk Baharudeen Majid at Tuan Haji Omar's residence.

In the evening the family visited their Pak Lang Haji Omar in Lake View Bungalows, Saujana.
Seen here the host Tuan Haji Omar with Azizi and Zul from Cameron Highlands.

Hisyam discussing matters of national interest with Azizi and listening on are Zul,
Siti Hajar,Habsah and Rohaya at the main dining table at Haji Omar's Residence.

Mak Besah and Erah in the kitchen.

Seen here Aimi with her cousins from Cameron Highlands.

Hari Raya Second Day Afternoon

The family visited their Mak Uteh and Pak Uteh at City One.
Eusoff and Rubita serve the family Rice with chicken ginger,
rendang, masak lemak, mixed fried vegetables and kuih muih.
Seen in the picture above, Rusila, Kak Wok, Atan, Zaim and Zaki.

The lunch pow wow, Kak Wok, Atan, Nani, Naim, Rubi and Shirene.