Budak Kolej

Students of MCKK - Budak Kolej or College Boy - shall be in the circle of elite men for the rest of their lives. They are drilled on discipline from the moment stepping onto the school compound. They are instilled on grooming, etiquette, protocol or nobility in their daily routines. They are introduced to integrity, dignity and honor among themselves. Above all, they are reinforced with continuous moral lessons and religious knowledge that will sustain themselves to an even-keeled to lead and govern this country.
They were boys used to excelled academically in primary schools. The college further teaches them excellence in other curriculum - be it in sports, debating, creativity, or even artistic pursuits. Passion in their chosen activity is strongly advocated. In building leadership traits, resilience, courage and confidence are being ingrained in them. Of course, intelligence comes second nature to these brilliant young boys.
Most appealing of all, the college develops a strong life-long camaraderie among the 100-odd boys per annual intake. This residential bonding of looking over each other and bear consequences of your dorm actions will lead to lifetime affection, nostalgia and trust (or mistrust) among them.
The dynamics of this relationship, coupled with solid fundamentals of excellence will propel them to success in their career paths - be it in the government services, tertiaries, private or corporate conglomerates - Budak Kolej will forever endeavor this pursuit of excellence for the rest of their lives....!
Even when a fellow or two decided NOT to pursue the traditional charted educational program, somehow they will never be ostracized - instead they will be respected and measured accordingly. And yet amongst the scores of accolades accumulated or material successes gained, these boys couldn't care less. When they are together, it's just like being in Kuala Kangsar all over again...! Most important to them would be their ties are straight, shirts crisply tucked in and immaculately groomed; as after all they must ALWAYS be true to themselves in being Budak Kolej....
  

Chinese New Year Break

Adel got back by bus on Friday evening - Mom collected him from Duta bus terminal for a week Chinese New Year break. His sun-burnt face and elongated limbs were all too familiar of teenage boy physiques. For the last couple of weeks, each evening had been serious cross-country training leading to their marathon event to build up the boys physical, as well as identifying running talents among themselves.
As usual, college assignments were plentiful - more than enough for him to be bogged down on searching, compiling and writing the essays. As the city dwellers continue to leave Kuala Lumpur for the long weekend, it was pleasant drive across to Mak Teh's house for a family gathering as his cousin got engaged on Sunday morning.

Cousins-in-arms