Today is a very special yet memorable day for the academic / non academic staff and trainee teachers of IPG Kampus Tengku Afzan. Early this morning, we celebrated the retirement of Tuan Haji Sallehudin bin Ab. Talib with a grand ceremony which was specially organized for him at Dewan Darul Makmur, the main hall of the institute. The series of photos below is a display of a list of events that took place during the ceremony in chronological order.
Tuan Haji Sallehudin, dressed up like a bridegroom, all ready for the ceremony.
Photography session at the entrance of the administration building
Encik Mohd. Mokhtar bin Nawi's car, specially decorated for Tuan Haji Sallehudin. Encik Mohd. Mokhtar is one of our lecturers.
Tuan Haji Sallehudin has arrived at Dewan Darul makmur at last.
Everyone was waiting eagerly for the arrival of Tuan Haji Sallehudin
Pencak Silat Presentation at the entrance of the hall
Walking into Dewan Darul Makmur
Singing the National Anthem
The audience who attended the ceremony
Opening prayers for the retirement ceremony
Emcees for the ceremony
Opening speech by the director, Tuan Haji Abdullah bin Mohd Yusof
Drama presentation
Encik Mohd Nor bin Mohamed singing 'Salam Terakhir' and 'Gurindam Jiwa'
Encik Jailani bin Che Abas reciting a poem entitled 'Guru Oh Guru'
Encik Mohd Asri bin Abdul Razak reciting a poem entitled 'Guru Oh Guru' as a continuation from Encik Jailani's poem.
Encik Mohd Rasdi bin Saamah reciting a poem entitled 'Guru Oh Guru' - a continuation of Encik Asri's poem
Tuan Haji Fauzi bin Salleh reciting a poem entitled 'Perpisahan'
Tuan Haji Dzulkarnain bin Mat singing a song
Encik Shahnam bin Abd. Rashid giving a farewell speech
Birthday cake for Tuan Haji Sallehudin
Souvenir Giving Ceremony
Choir presentation following the prize-giving ceremony
Tuan Haji Sallehudin bidding farewell to everyone on the way out of Dewan Darul Makmur
Goodbye, Tuan Haji Sallehudin. May you enjoy this new journey of your life. Cherish every moment of it and have fun. Remember, retirement marks the end of working for someone else and the beginning of living for yourself. We wish you good health and happy days in your retirement.
