When our family relocated to Parit Buntar from Sabak Bernam almost 60 years ago we had to stay in the government Rest House while waiting for the government quarter allocated to my Father to be vacant. The whole family of 7 stayed in the second biggest room in the Rest House, Room number 2, for several months. The Rest House operator Mr Chuan practically adopted us as his family from day one. Although I was a very little girl then, my sis and I can still remember up to today, the kindness and generosity Mr. Chuan showered on us. Later even after we shifted to the government quarter he remained a regular visitor and we became close family friends.
When we again relocated to Petaling Jaya 10 years later, he came one day by train and presented us with a house warming gift, in the form of a clock (made in West Germany). Even though the clock is no longer functioning, I am keeping it for the memories and for the selfless friendship it represents.
"Friendship without self interest is one of the rare and beautiful things in life."
- James Francis Byrnes
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