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  • F-17 Academy Mourns The Loss Of Ameer Ryyan

    F-17 Academy Mourns The Loss Of Ameer Ryyan

    It is with deep regret and sadness that we report the passing of one of our own, Ameer Ryyan.

    Ryyan was a well- behaved boy, loved by all who knew him. The affable Ryyan was one of our promising budding talents.

    To his parents, he was the perfect son who never disappointed. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family during this difficult period.

    Our thoughts and prayers are also for the other deceased & missing in Kinabalu. Our condolences to families who lost their loved ones in the Kinabalu tragedy.

    F-17 is in a state of mourning.

    When Wendy and I first heard that there were children missing on that mountain after the earthquake, we hoped and prayed that they would return back to their parents safely. I then found out that one of my own football students, Ameer Ryyan was on that mountain. I immediately tried to contact his parents and asked my F-17 team to keep me updated.

    And when news broke that he was one of those who lost their lives, I was devastated. I had really hoped to witness Ameer Ryyan’s rise in football. He had all the right ingredients, a good attitude, fitness, discipline, skills and parents who loved him dearly and really supported his dreams. It is truly a sad day for me and my F-17 team. We lost a child. We lost one of our own.

    I would like to extend my deepest condolences to Ameer Ryyan’s parents, Sanjay and Anita. Great supportive parents. My team is in contact with his family and we are doing all we can to assist them in this very difficult period.

    To all who lost their loved ones in this tragedy, may you be given the strength, patience, peace and love required to take you through this most difficult ordeal.

    I mourn with you.

    Fandi Ahmad

     

    Source: F-17 Academy

  • Sabah Quake: Victims Remembered Fondly

    Sabah Quake: Victims Remembered Fondly

    The last time 12-year-old Keito Kowaka met his football team-mate Ameer Ryyan Mohd Adeed Sanjay, they went out for a meal and had bubble tea. Little did he know that it would be the last time he saw his friend, who was known for his football skills and was an member of F-17, started by local football legend Fandi Ahmad.

    Ryyan was among the six students from Tanjong Katong Primary School (TKPS) who lost their lives when an earthquake struck Sabah on Friday. A TKPS teacher and an adventure guide engaged by the school also died on the mountain. The students were on a school trip to Mount Kinabalu.

    “He was a competitive boy and very good in football. He was called for the Singapore Sports School trials,” said Keito of Ryyan, who was vice-captain of TKPS’ football team.

    Former student Andre Aide Iskandar, 14, also recalls scouting Ryyan into the football team. He had noticed Ryyan’s footwork and speed while he was playing football during recess on the first day of school.

    “I’m very sad to hear about Ameer Ryyan because he has been like a little brother to me. I’ve been taking care of him since he was in this school,” he said.

    Yesterday, friends and family gathered for the wake of Peony Wee, 12, whose body was the first to be identified on Saturday. Speaking at the wake, her father, Mr Alson Wee, 51, described her as “active” and “jovial”.

    Smiling as he described her, Mr Wee said: “She’s talkative, which is good because she could practice her debating (skills).” He said the wake would end on Thursday morning, after which she would be cremated.

    Friends and acquaintances of the other deceased were shocked and saddened to learn of the news yesterday. Engineer Low Jun Wei, 29, met TKPS teacher Terrence Sebastian Loo on a teaching course four years ago.

    “He was very friendly and helped to break the ice between everyone by coming over and saying ‘Hello’ to all of us,” said Mr Low.

    Undergraduate Geraldine Mark was childhood friends with adventure guide Muhammad Daanish Amran. Even as a child, Daanish was an outdoor activities lover, she said. “He lives a few blocks away from me, so we used to meet at the playground every evening and play football or other games,” recounted Ms Mark, 21. “He was a funny person, really easygoing.

    Two Singaporeans remain missing: student Navdeep Singh Jaryal s/o Raj Kumar, and teacher Mohammad Ghazi Mohamed.

    Ms Lee Yoo Jin, 17, a former TKPS student who visited the condolence corner set up for well-wishers at TKPS yesterday, recounted her memories of Mr Ghazi, who led her on the same trip five years ago when she was at TKPS.

    The Physical Education teacher and hockey teacher-in-charge was a dedicated educator, said Ms Lee, citing a quote that he once wrote on the school’s album: “Leave no man behind”.

    Mr Ghazi was also Tara’s form teacher last year, and taught her English and Physical Education. “Mr Ghazi (is) a very caring teacher. He always encouraged us to do our very best. He always showed compassion for his students in everything he did,” she said.

     

    Source: www.todayonline.com

  • Sabah Quake: Faces Of The Tragedy

    Sabah Quake: Faces Of The Tragedy

    Monday, June 8, has been declared a Day of Remembrance for the victims of the Sabah earthquake.

    Six pupils and one teacher from Tanjong Katong Primary School are confirmed to have died. The Singaporean adventure guide who was with them on a school field trip also died.

    Quake Victims

    Source: www.straitstimes.com

  • Syed Danial: Challenge The Pink Dot Ideology, Engage In Civil Way And Help Those Struggling With Same-Sex Attraction

    Syed Danial: Challenge The Pink Dot Ideology, Engage In Civil Way And Help Those Struggling With Same-Sex Attraction

    Dear friends (and various assortment of ‘spies’ from the other side),

    We should offer thanks to God Almighty for all the Favours and Mercies He has bestowed upon us.

    Although we are pleased with PM Lee’s remarks, we should not pat ourselves on the back. His statement is actually doubled-edged. And it is instructive of govt thinking on the matter. The operative phrase here is that SG is ‘still a conservative society’. And his remarks that it’s ‘changing’ offers sobering reminder not to rest on our laurels.

    I think right now it’s important to act strategically. Our opponents are adept at media manipulation. The biggest mistake we can do right now is to appear too aggressive. They would play the victims card. We should therefore continue our activism in a civil way. Even polite. And we challenge the ideology. Not individual persons. We extend a helping hand of mercy to those struggling with same sex attraction.

    There’s talk of wanting to ‘gatecrash’ Pinkdot to distribute pamphlets or carry placards etc.

    My view is that would be a mistake. It would just make them look like victims.

    Methinks we continue to engage in a civil way both online and off.

    And let’s not rest on our laurels. We should do as much as poss to ensure that society does not change. And remain conservative.

    We do what we can. God will do what we cannot.

    Have a wonderful day in the Remembrance of God.

     

    Syed Danial

    Source: We are against Pinkdot in Singapore

  • Sharon Au Apologises For Insensitive Remark

    Sharon Au Apologises For Insensitive Remark

    SINGAPORE – Former MediaCorp actress Sharon Au has apologised for her attempt at mimicking an Indian accent during Friday night’s SEA Games opening ceremony pre-show at the National Stadium.

    Au, who shared hosting duties with actor Chua Enlai and television presenter Nikki Muller, wrote on her personal Facebook page on Saturday morning: “It was intended to be comic but in hindsight I realise how insensitive it was. I sincerely apologise to those whom I’ve inadvertently offended.”

    Hi everyone, it was truly a magnificent SEA Games Opening Ceremony and I was really honoured to be part of it. Some of…

    Posted by Sharon Au on Friday, June 5, 2015

    Agence France-Presse (AFP) journalist Bhavan Jaipragas had accused Au of putting on a strong Indian accent to mock a young Indian girl sitting in the stands. He also said Au made fun of the girl’s name.

    Jaipragas detailed the incident in a Facebook post on Friday evening, in which he called on Au and the organising committee to apologise.

    “In an audience interaction segment before the start of the SEA Games opening ceremony at the National Stadium, emcee Sharon Au approached an Indian girl seated in the stands. The girl did not properly perform the act – saying aloud a line welcoming foreign contingents (others before her didn’t get it right too). Au, speaking into a mike and with the cameras trained on her, shockingly put on a strong Indian accent, and while shaking her head from right to left asked the girl: “What (Vat) happened? What happened?” he wrote.

    ‘Insensitive remark’ at SEA Games pre-opening ceremony activity: EDIT: Sharon Au has apologised for what she described…

    Posted by Bhavan Jaipragas onFriday, June 5, 2015

    Au had taken a step back from the acting and hosting limelight since returning from her overseas studies in 2011 to take up an executive position at MediaCorp.

     

    Source: www.straitstimes.com

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