Good Luck Aslam!

Aslam bin Abd Jalil (Class of 2007) received a JPA scholarship to read Economics in Australia National University. He was the captain of MCKK Debating Team in 2007.

Aslam’story was written in a different way. He pursued his dream through a path which was less taken by other people.

His SPM result was not really good. Instead of taking the same conventional route like what his peers did, Aslam chose to do something different.

He went on to do Form Six. Living far from his close friends, he lived in an environment which was completely alien to him. The setting of the school was not the same as the one he used to live in for almost five years.

But, I think Aslam knows what he wants. Knowing him since our days in the school debating team, I would say Aslam is a person who is very focus in achieving his goals. This was the guy who liked to force Aleng and I to smile in every single debate (Aslam was really popular with his winning smile).

This was the guy who used to fake his own smile although he knew we were on the losing side. He believed that fighting spirit and confidence were really important if you wanted to win.

This was the guy who would always check his name before the debate started just to make sure it was spelled correctly. He would not accept any kind of ASLAM ABDUL JALIL. Only ASLAM ABD JALIL was allowed to be written on the board.

He has a great patience. There were times when we did not agree to each other. Sometimes, I raised my voice whenever there were some disagreements over a few matters. But, he never tried to alienate me or took me out of the team. He worked with us. He inspired me sometimes because he had the stamina to do a few things that I could not do. I must thank him for all that.

I was happy that we finally won the Interschool Debating Championship in 2007. That would be the best prize ever for him for being the captain who was focus and very talented.

And, now, just like others, Aslam has finally left the room. I wish him all the best. May he achieve what he wants and he continues to make difference to the world.

Good luck Aslam! You will do well!