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.
