MENDAKI. AND CLIMB WE DID.

I wonder what the boys have been doing to get invites to Mendaki's Appreciation Tea reception. Whatever they are doing, they surely are doing things right obviously. Anyway the event was attended by the honourable Mr Komeng, our Corporate Relations & Marketing dude, Hairie and our ever dependable IT guy, Amir (whose really there for the free food!).

Komeng and Hairie were completely drenched by the unrelentless monsoon rain while hiking up Fort Canning hill to reach The Legends. Despite the downpour, it did nothing to dampen their spirits to reach the intended venue and win some sympathy from the organisers along the way.

The hi-tea was in recognition to the contributions made by volunteers of various organsations. What they did were no small feat, and they deserve all the respect. Loose Grooves salute all that they have done in order to make this place a better world. Wow. That sounds so corny. The lame statement does not discount the wonderful things you have done people. So give yourself a pat on the back!

Sorry for the bad pictures though. Rain + soaked handphone camera = the photos below.

I seriously dont think Komeng is attentively listening.

Hairie & Rizal - Mendaki's Youth Development Officer.

Fellow volunteers crowding over Komeng for his autograpgh. I think.

DRESS CODE: BATIK

Is it his signature Wayfarer plus messy beard and shaggy moustache? Is it his way with the pakciks (uncles)? Well, he bloody looks like one though. Anyway, Loose Grooves was invited by Mendaki to attend a forum to represent the Informal Interest Group. It was held at the very posh Sheraton Towers. Komeng was ushered to table number two (try to identify him through the video) while Khai was given the free seating pass at the back row. Guess who were seated with our Mr Komeng? Members of Parliament - Dr Fatimah Lateef and Mr Zaqy Mohd, Ain Society's CEO, some director dude from some company, 3 industry heavyweights whom Komeng forgot their names and who they represent (but he knows they are influential!) and the ever smiling Kak Oni from the Suria kids' show Krayon.

Intimidated? Komeng? Nah... He was more intimidated by Khai who wore his batik-printed Converse to the event!


The Community Leaders' Forum (CLF) which was set up in 2003, provides the platform for the Malay/Muslim Voluntary Sector to work together to address issues affecting the community and build the capacity to facilitate the interventions efforts. The introduction of sports to engage the youth have proved effective in tackling anti-social behaviour. Although not entirely, but the progressive numbers are encouraging. It is through these interest groups that the committee understand further the harsh realities faced by the kids.