Of Celebrating Hari Raya.....

I had the opportunity to be invited to Tan Sri Ramli's Hari Raya Open House earlier today and took the opportunity to drop by and say hello. My wife and I arrived rather early (just after noon) and we were greeted by Tan Sri and Puan Sri, and already there at the garden reception were MCF Deputy President, Zuhri Abdullah and wife, Adzlin. Arriving about 5 minutes later than we were Abdul Hamid Majid, Mohd Fadli Zakaria and wife Zarina.

Tan Sri Ramli surrounded by the guests - at the back is (from left), my better half Hajar, Fadli and Hamid. Seated from the left was myself, Tan Sri, Zuhri and wife Adzlin, and Zarina (Fadli's wife)!!

It was still early when we were there hence, we got the place almost to ourselves but as the crowd began to fill up the seats, we decided that it was time to leave. In between, there were some talks and discussion about chess and its well being but since the occasion being Raya, we (especially I) decided not to get too deeply involved into it. I think most of us have already up to our heart, blood, neck, head and brain about chess that even on occasions like these, we had to still talk even more about the game that we love (or the politics of it).... But, at the end of it all, we did come to some kind of consensus - its time to move forward! And so we shall - I can't agree more to it....


But all in all, it was indeed a great get together with the President and the Deputy, and it was also a happy event indeed. 

Just before I left, a snap photo with Ramelle (Tan Sri's son in the middle) and Tan Sri holding his grandson.

Thank you for the invitation Tan Sri.... The food was great and the company was even better!