Standing (Lt - Rt): Mohammad Noor Azmi (1966), Rohana (1960), Azahar (1954), Rohani (1956), Rosnani (1962), Abdullah Waidi (1964): Sitting: Azman (1968), Roseyati (1970); Not in the photo: Rohaya (1958)

MLT In-Service Training

   15 August 1984: Registered for the training. My course-mates &  I had undergone 2-week orientation process. We were 35 (in number) at a day of registration & the 3rd batch of trainee then. The orientation week had passed successfully. Many unforgettable sweet sour memories been absorbed into our mind.


  2 weeks had gone. Now, it's time to hardly learn about all aspects of MLT. Year 1; we had been taught the 3 basic sciences, i.e. Biology, Physics & Chemistry (Organic, Inorganic and Physical). I had passed them with great result in one go. Some of us had to repeat these subjects. Besides those fundamental subjects, we had also learned Laboratory Mathematics, Laboratory Instrumentations and Laboratory Techniques in Medicine. All of us did well in Year 1.

  Come Year 2 & 3, more challenging. More subjects to be learned -. Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Chemical Pathology, Microbiology & Parasitology, Immunology, Haematology.....Those were very difficult at the beginning but later they were not so difficult.  Some of us did well, some not. End of Year 2, some of us were sent for the Elective Practical Attachment at nearby hospital to get a real routine life of being a MLT. Some were left for undertaking Remedial Elective as the examination results not satisfactory.

  After sitting for our second Professional Examination, we all were conferred a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology. As for Year 4 & 5, we were given an option to majoring in one of these field; Medical Microbiology & Parasitology, Pharmacology & Physiology, Haematology & Blood Banking, Pathology and Chemical Pathology. As for me, I chose Pharmacology & Physiology. I just love to do Immunology but there was no intake for it then. After struggling for 2 years in major subject, all of us did great. We were then succeed to be conferred a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology at the USM Convocation Day in May 1989. Since then, we were eligible to practise Medical Laboratory Technology. Sadly to say, some of us had quit half way (during Year 2 and 3). Only those involved,  knew the reason. So on 6th August 1989 begins our new life as a Qualified Medical Laboratory Technologist....

My great parents, Police Sergeant (R) Idris bin Hussain & Putieh binti Ibrahim

2011

  It's a long time not writing in my blog. There is nothing to write, nothing to talk about.

  Welcome a year of 2011 and good bye 2010. Today, we are now already in the 13th day of 2011. Time is running so fast. This means we are getting older. May this 2011 will bring a lot of happiness, prosperity and success to our life.


  Life becomes more difficult, more complicated, more expensive, more challenging. The price of almost everything is getting higher.  The climate and weather are now unpredictable......

1st step into MLT

   Back in early 1984, I've received the letter from USM, Penang. I've been called for the interview for Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) Trainee Programme. About at the same time, I also received the interview letter for undergo Teachers' Training Programme and as well the letter for Machinery Operator job at Palm Oil Production Malaysia (POPM) factory in my village.


   First, I was in a dilemma what should I choose of those three offers. They're all seemingly interesting to me. After had a small discussion with my mom & sister (Rohana) and asked for Allah's guide; I've decided to take USM offer. I then did ask my brother Azahar (Veterinarian Doctor) what was MLT all about. He was very happy to tell me the nature job of MLT.


   About 2 months after the interview, I've received the letter from USM. It's good news as I've been accepted to undergo the MLT Trainee Programme. It's  5 years in-service training course. I have to report duty on 15th August that year.

Ramadhan II

   Verily happiness will be with those who fully committed doing good deeds throughout a month of Ramadhan. To those who not, they will be very unfortunate indeed….

   Al-Mighty Allah promises us with many rewards to offer to His servants who fully obey His commands, not only in Ramadhan but at all times.

   As a servant to All-Knowing Allah, we must always be sincerely performing our task, no matter the people praise us or not. All praises be to Allah.

   Ramadhan teaches us to be more tolerant, more patient than before. Ramadhan also teaches us not to be greedy and arrogant. Furthermore, we should not be too selfish. We are not living by ourselves but living in a community. We cannot just ignore the poor and needy. We must be able to give our hands to those who suffering…..

BLESSFUL MONTH OF RAMADHAN

Al-Baqarah: O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, even as it was prescribed for those before you, that ye may ward off (evil); (183) (Fast) a certain number of days; and (for) him who is sick among you, or on a journey, (the same) number of other days; and for those who can afford it there is a ransom: the feeding of a man in need - but whoso doeth good of his own accord, it is better for him: and that ye fast is better for you if ye did but know - (184) The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for mankind, and clear proofs of the guidance, and the Criterion (of right and wrong). And whosoever of you is present, let him fast the month, and whosoever of you is sick or on a journey, (let him fast the same) number of other days. Allah desireth for you ease; He desireth not hardship for you; and (He desireth) that ye should complete the period, and that ye should magnify Allah for having guided you, and that peradventure ye may be thankful. (185)