CIKGUSIR

  And so, a journey destined long before begins. A journey to a land I had never once imagined setting foot in. At precisely 9:25 a.m. Malaysia time, Malaysia Airlines flight MH182 carried Cikgusir and fellow companions across the vast Indian Ocean, bound for Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, India. Just under four hours later, at 10:45 a.m. local time, we made a safe landing. From the airport, we were whisked straight to our new home for the months ahead: CITADINES OMR CHENNAI . A small but warm reception awaited us, complete with kind words of welcome and the comforting aroma of local dishes prepared specially for our arrival. Soon after, room keys were handed out, and we found ourselves settling into spaces that were not only neat but pleasantly comfortable. Yet, once the unpacking was done and the room fell silent, my thoughts naturally drifted back across the miles to my beloved wife and family left behind in Malaysia. A wave of melancholy washed over me, made heavier s...

When Learning Calls Across the Sea: On May 5, 2025, I was given the chance to enrol in the **PRESTIJ 2025 Programme with study leave. Four months have flown by in Kuala Lumpur, and as of today, Maulidur Rasul, that period is officially over. The Indian Subcontinent is home to Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and tomorrow, my colleagues and I will be flying there. I do feel a little heavy-hearted leaving my beloved wife and family back in Malaysia for a while. Still, I believe this journey of learning will bring something meaningful not just for me, but also for our country. This blog has been virtually nonexistent for some time, "dah bersawang," as we call it in Bahasa Melayu. Now, I'm getting back into the swing of things with my writing, this time documenting my adventures in India. Maybe this is only the beginning of a long series of postings. After that, I'll be heading to Chennai; I'm looking forward to experiencing all that this gem of Tamil Nadu has to offer! Walking i...