From: nor@hekla.pnge.psu.edu (Nor-Azlan Nordin)
Subject: Re: RI, VI, MCKK, PFS, (some old school in Melaka), Chung Ling, ACS(Ip)
Organization: PSU Petroleum Engineering
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1992 02:49:51 GMT

In article <1992Jul22.180028.24357@samba.oit.unc.edu> Charles.Tan@bbs.oit.unc.edu (Charles Tan) writes:

>   What can one say about a teacher who makes the students remember all
>   the names and exports of the major islands in Indonesia and the
>   Phillipines?? And of course, who can forget his 6 feet cane (if not
>   longer...) which he used to tap students sleeping at the back of the
>   classroom. An excellent teacher who advertised Malaysian rubber as
>   the best in the world for making durable condoms...8^)

Mr. Goh's 6 feet cane is nothing compared to PLUTO's (remember him,
our Penolong Kanan) rotan.

>>  geography textbook.  I am sure you will find his name in most of the
>>  geography texts in Malaysia), Lau Hut Yee (Integrated Science Text),
>                                 ^^^^^^^^^^^
>   One can only conclude that an educator who takes 20 steps in 10
>   seconds is truly full of energy. A great teacher in and outside the
>   classroom, who was very generous with his swinging right hander 8^)
   
Of course his was quite generous with his swinging right hander.
Afterall, he is Pak Lau, remember.  To ease the pain, the idea is to
hold your breath for several seconds before his hand reaches
your back.  Trust me.  I did it before.  No pain at all.  In fact. he
was the one who suffered.

>   Of course, there is also Mr. Choong Swee Ching, whom I learned,
>   passed away a few years back. All those U-18 and U-15 Volleyball
>   Championship banners won't be there if not for him...A truly
>   remarkable person.
  
Are u sure?  If yes, I am sorry to hear that.  My condolence.

>>  Choo Syek Yen (Pure Chemistry Text) and many others.  Somehow the
>   ^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>   Now, doesn't his book make him a more interesting teacher than he
>   really is during class?? ;-) Regardless, a teacher who knows his
>   subject, and always there to help whenever he can.

Yes, just read his book.  You will get at least a dinstinction in the
Chemistry paper.  I think, he made some SPM questions for Chemistry 
paper (structural part) in 1983.  I heard about it from my friends at 
ACS (Ipoh).  

>   It is truly a waste of top-rated teachers if this is going to be
>   the continuing attitude of the new students. Everything is provided
>   to optimize the studying conditions of the students, from my own
>   experiences. These were/are only a few of the teachers who are among
>   the best in their fields, both in knowledge and dedication.
 
This is what driving the teachers crazy.  Everything is given; but,
the students didn't live up to the standard.  I can imagine the same
things happen in other boarding schools (ie. MCKK, TKC etc.).  Perhaps,
their respectives old boys/girls can clarify this.

>>  I heard the same line from my former Principal, Rozalli Noordin 
>                                                   ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>   I always thought he was both underrated and misjudged during his
>   5 years at STAR. An ex-MCKK student (MCOBA?), but always gives his
>   best for the school. I always liked his innovative styles and his
>   efforts to improve the school. Gotta learn to be on time tho', and

Two hours speech of nothing on every Friday morning. He used to drive
Mr. Goh crazy cos' he stole the Geography period (for my class).  I am 
not sure what he had accomplished at STAR; but, I am sure that his "rotan" 
is not that painful.  Just wear 3 underwears, you are home free.  No
problemo...(ok...ok...I was not that nice when I was at STAR, now, I
am a better person, NOT).  Sometimes, being a pain in the butt for the
school is good, not to much though. BTW, I don't like Rozalli Noordin.  
He still had that semangat MC when he was the Principal at STAR...it made 
me puke.  Well, the MCKK students always make me puke.  It is a curse, you 
know.  Not my fault, really.

>   cut down on those long speeches 8-)...
>   Compare his years in the school with those of his successors (?) (is
>   Hussein still there?) and one can only see what he has done for the
>   school....

I am not sure whether Hussein is still there or not.  I haven't been
to STAR since 1983. I heard STAR is in bad shape nowadays.  Need to
do something buddy. Not only in STAR, but also in most boarding
schools (the governemnt affiliated one).  

>  Charles Tan
>  STAR 78-82
>  ACS(Ipoh) 83-84

I think, I know you Charles Tan.  I was at STAR from 
1979-1983.  So, you were my senior (one year).  I don't remember you 
ragging or asking me washing your clothes.  So, you are save buddy. Anyway, 
it is very nice to hear from an ex-STARIAN.  Keep in touch, by E-mail.  
For other netters, this is my last posting about my former school.  So,
don't worry, I will not bore you to death talking about my alma
matter in this newsgroup next time.


 -azlan nordin-

 King Edward VII  73-78 
 STAR, Ipoh       79-83
 Penn State       84-(?) 

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