Why Me?

Many might not know how I was chosen to be the emcee for the Kuala Krai Gala Dinner 2007 and why of all people me?

I have left Kuala Krai since I completed my form five in SMSYP (Sekolah Menengah Sultan Yahya Petra, now Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sultan Yahya Petra). That was way back in 1979.

Just a year ago (2006) I was spotted through my blog at cikgulee.blogdrive.com or www.cikgulee.com. Then I was invited to join the Kuala Krai Net. I managed to catch up with Suat Chu and a few others. We tried to meet up but the timing wasn't right. When everyone gets busy, things slowly dies down.

Somewhere middle of this year, I was alerted by Suat Chu about the Kuala Krai Gala Dinner 2007. After knowing a few of my classmates would be there, I decided to register.

Meanwhile as I was sending my mom back to Kota Bharu in September and would stop by in KL I asked if we could have a mini reunion. The idea was well received. Suat Chu and Rosnah made the arrangement and finally we met, after 28 years. Those present were Suat Chu, Rosnah, Siew Choo, Swee Lian, Ming Na, Puay Tee and Sheow Chen. We had a good time updating each other and recalling old times.

Then one of the Organisers of KK Gala Dinner, Ponniah was looking for and emcee for the night. Suat Chu's name was mentioned. Suat Chu was clever enough to pass the ball to me by giving him a very good introduction about me.

So that was how I ended hosting the Gala Dinner for about 280 Krians and their families. I hope I did well to keep every entertained.

I might have flown in all the way from Tawau just to attend the Gala Dinner and back the following day, it was all worth it. Friends remain friends.

Krai Sokmo!!!