Royal Military College : We Need More Non-Bumi Puteras

Many of you would know that i spent two (very formative) years in Royal Military College, Malaysia. It is situated in Sungai Besi. Yes, that small cowboy town that you will pass through on the way down south. It is in a Military Camp by the way.

The Aspiration

The Royal Military College (also known as RMC) is a school established to train young Malaysians for service in the Malaysian Armed Forces. The RMC campus covers an area of 1,200 acres (4.9 km2) near the town of Sungai Besi with a view of the Mines Resort and the Selangor Turf Club.

RMC consist of Boyswing and Cadet Wing. in 1995, the Cadet wing was moved south to Johor, leaving Boyswing as the only unit in Royal Military College. This was done as the (then) Akademi Tentera Malaysia (ATMA) started operation, which later turned into the National Defence University of Malaysia (UPNM). Locally, it is known as Maktab Tentera Diraja. 

We refer a current student of RMC as  Present Putera, while a graduate of the institution is known as an Old Putera or "OP" in short. The term Putera, literally meaning prince in Malay, is attributed to the RMC's royal status.

You can read about the history of RMC here

Royal Military College aerial view

Discrimination In RMC?

RMC is the only boarding school in Malaysia that will allow the students (Puteras) a balanced experience in both inside and outside of classroom activities. Being linked to the Ministry Of Defence and the Ministry of Education, RMC has a special status where both Ministries are involved in the academic and military growth of the Boys (yes, this is an all-boys boarding school).

We live a full military life. Uniforms. Inspections. Training. Punishments. We are governed by military officers and are treated like one. But the one thing that RMC (which we call "College") pride itself with is the multiracial and multi religious mixture of the College. No where in Malaysia you will find a boarding school that is multiracial. During my time in the 90's, the mix was very healthy and it includes all creed and races. "Color" as we know, has no bearing in RMC - what mattered most is the Esprit de Corp or the cohesion of the Boys as an Unit. 

Naturally being a tight unit, RMC often excel in sport and Rugby was naturally one of them. The empahsis on physical activities via sports and military fitness has set the base for many of the ex-student (known as Old Putera) to be active and still fit way past their prime. I can say I am one such example with many others that has proven themselves by representing the country in sports like Hockey and Athletics. 

RMC, as they say, is not to produce "bookworms" but to allow and prepare the Boys to be leader. The motto of the College "Serve To Lead" are held closely by all Old Puteras until today. Many of the OPs (short form for Old Puteras) has returned to the association to "give back" to the College and to the needy. Bear in mind that this institution limits it's yearly intake to about 120 students - and to date, there are less than 3000 OPs (dead or alive). 

Military Discipline

Do not mistake us for Military Cadet like those in school. At tender age of 13 for many of those around my age, they were put through hard-formative years that has ingrained the "never give up" attitude. I've joined RMC after my SRP in 1991. Those two years there were when I learnt independence and discipline that has given me very much the edge in everything I do in life nowadays. 

One of the main worries my relatives (and parents) has when I joined RMC was the racial profiling. Back in the 90's, things were still OK compared to recent years where racial profiling (and hatred) were being uttered unbearably. In RMC, up till today, you are treated equally by the officers and teachers. In RMC, you are recognised by your regimental number. Your name is secondary. Your race non-existence. You eat, sleep, bath, train and schooled at the same level as everyone else. Though the regimental number were segregated between the Bumis and Non-Bumis, but that is all about it. This College provides the platform for full national integration without prejudice. There is no fakery in the College because the only thing that mattered is how you fit into the Military way of life - not who you are, or what you are.

Multiracial. Multi ethnic. Multi religious.

My reason for highlighting this is because RMC is calling for entry into the next intake, typically after the year's PMR Exam. 

General Requirement:

2010 PMR student (boys only)

Malaysian citizen

Physical Requirement:

Boys only

Minimum height 152cm

Minimum weight 40.5kg

BMI between 18-27

More requirement in website

Calling Non-Bumis

The College has announced an increased qouta for entrance. It has been revised upwards to minimum of 17%. As highlighted in The Star dated July 24, 2013, the Commandant has called for more Chinese and Indians (particularly Chinese parents) to join RMC. Perception need to be corrected and myself, being a product of RMC must step in and support this cause. 

To further clarify:

NO, you do not need to be a military officer upon graduation - but it certainly will give you an advantage in the services if you did (join). Most RMC boys are preferred candidates to be pilot with airlines because we already have the basic training of being in Uniform. Back in the 80's and 90's, RMC boys taken in as cadet pilot spend 6 months less compared to others.

NO, you will not be discriminated just because you are non-bumi. We are all blood-brothers. We help each other out in time of need, even after leaving College since 1993, contacts between most of us are very much alive and well.

NO, you won't convert to other religion just because you are in a Muslim majority School. RMC respects all religion and Puteras of other faith are free to practice their religion. In fact, the College provide transport out to house of worship on Friday (for Hindu Puteras, to the temple in town) and Sunday (for Christians for Sunday Mass or the Buddhist to temple in Brickfields). To add on more, On Friday, were Hindus are vegetarian, there are special menu for food. Beef are not served to Hindus and Buddishts and you will have substitute in form of fish or poultry or lamb. 

1993. Friday nights are dedicated to shining boots for the next day's military training. 

In RMC, students receive full government support in terms of uniforms (down to underwear, but lets leave those green uglies aside), text books and exercise books. We get "paid" a monthly stipend of (my time, RM50 for Form 5, RM10 less per age, downwards) RM100 (now). Honor and integrity is important and theft and mutual respect for each others' belonging is utmost important.

Make The Change

So, parents that are reading this and wonder what's next for their children's education, RMC can be a choice (in fact the first choice) to send the boys to. Take them out of their comfort zone and see them grow to be fine young gentlemen. They come back home and will impress you with their ironing, bed-making and perhaps amuse you on how they can cook with a pail and a heater only. 

How many boys in their teen get to fire a real rifle - and competent to do so.

If you are interested for your boys to join RMC and be a product of RMC, You can always ask me any questions and I will be happy to help answer them - from my own personal experiences, no less. 

In uniforms that will get the girls' heart fluttering

As a boarding school, RMC follows the MoE's syllabus. Academic excellence are one of the priority and the teachers in College are hand-picked from the best available teachers in the country. These teachers too come from all background and experiences, which lend to the diversity and "school of thoughts" the students will appreciate. In RMC, we produce Jack of All Trades, and we are Master of at least one thing. Make the change for your kids' education to RMC! (Yes, my son is slotted for intake 2022).

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Long Long Overdue Posting

I must apologise for not updating this blog as often as i should. Couple of things happened along those "sabbatical" period (since 13th October) and i was just too busy with work and family to update.

To keep things simple, i will just choose a few things i think worth mentioning and updating to keep this entry as brief but concise as possible.

Lets start with my health.

Glad to say that things has been looking better and rosier by the day. I was on (self) medication and in denial. My iron level, as the doctor said, was 7mg/l. That is 3 points less than average human and a good 10 points less for endurance athelete. I technically know how it is like for a woman going through their menses feel. Looking pale, lethargic, tired and heart palpilation is just a few of the side effect.


For Aneamic Patients

I could feel my iron level improving within the next 3 weeks and i no longer felt tired as fast or palpilate as if i was on Zone 4 HRM (95% and above mHR)

The cause of the medical condition?

I do not know, and i still owe myself and my family a medical to check if all is ok. Typical of me, when nothing is wrong, i do not bother. That has to change.


The Day My Blood Refused To Flow

Now, i just need to pray and hope the condition do not return. That would meant proper diet and ensure proper i do not take my own health for granted (i.e. Work until want to die)

Next - My quest to get back to training. I've not been on any training for at least two months until about three weeks ago. It was only three weeks back that i dare to pick myself up and push the bike from the storeroom to the road. Daunting. Very.

Thanks to Ishsal, i managed my first ever 64km in two months. Nevermind if it takes as long as an average 90km ride, but i felt it was an accomplishment nevertheless.


Second Ride. Improved by 7 minutes

I am delighted that i could be back training. I started walking with wifey, and OMG, i struggled to catch up with her. My fitness was that bad and she has improved a lot.

With minimal training and maximal rest, i am just hoping to finish this weekend Powerman within cut off. It will be a task and even struggle. The 11km Run - 64km Bike and 10km Run never looked more daunting. What used to be a stroll in the park is now a run in hell. I will try to finish the race, no matter what. And i will try not to be drama about it.

It is time to celebrate life. Again.


Training Route on MEX - Where i race a GTS or a Ferrari every Saturday

Ironman is not far away. Infact, it is a short three months of solid training left. Not much time. At this time last year and year before last, i was clocking in respectable running mileage and cycling mileage. This year, it was a laid back approach, and i know i will pay back for it. Well, the way i see it, my iron level are supposed to peak back by February, and if i just train right and train smart, i might just hit my peak right when it matter most.

Watch me GO.


2 Times Ironman Finisher. Nevermind the timing. I race against myself

The same period of hiatus too see some rather turmoil time. It was also the same period that i really feel there are people out there really trying to hurt you. Bad people with bad intention.

1. The richer they are, the more they think they own the world. You are nothing but collateral.
2. The more influential you are, the more insecure you become. You tend to think people are trying to unseat you. The people are afraid that one day, you will take their place and position.
3. Then, there are those that would lie to kill. They appear to be your friend but they have all the evil intention. Some could be racist and bigots in muhibbah clothing. Some would think you are oh-so-impressed with their title. So what if you make people believe you graduated from a high class place but the truth said you were discharged? So what if you have Ir., Prof., and Dr. to your name when all that meant is that people don't understand what you are trying to say?

I say stay away from the people above. They are poison. They run you down. They threaten you and your family. They are good for nothing. The lowest of life. They Apologise but never mean it. They patronises you but do not dare to say that to your face.

They are just losers.

Don't be them.

Ever.

One more thing that happened was that i gave up a mailing list i managed for seven year nine months. And what was worse, you were made to look like some racist with intention to defame certain race or people.

Perhaps i did. But aren't all of us laughing out loud when we speak the truth about this country?

Grow Up la. I know YOU are reading this. Go take a chill pill man, perhaps, check into some hospital for mental check up. I have every right in this country as you do and i will fight and die for Malaysia. Will YOU? sucking up to politicians don't count ya.

There. I said it.

On the same day i gave up the mailing list, i took my wisdom tooth out.


One more out, less wisdom, more subtle, less fighter cock

I guess it comes with age. I realised i did not fight back as much as i would. Or perhaps, YOU are just not worth my time.

I wish you well. I hope you sleep well at night.

And this bring us to this week, or rather, last week. Myself and wifey flew to Singapore for a close friend's wedding. It was beautifully simple. We are happy for you both Nars&Nar!.


Forever starts here

The short trip to Singapore was refreshing - it made me and wifey feel so happy we are Malaysians and nothing less. Singapore has everything we have, but Singapore do not place my families. They country is almost perfect, but not as perfect as my Tanahair. Yes, the transportation system was top notch. You don't need to own a car. The service industry is simply awesome - they are polite to everyone, unlike Malaysia, which they are only to Mat Sallehs.

But somehow, i do not value those compared to what i have in Malaysia. No way Jose.

I apologise to my Singaporean friends and friends working/residing in Singapore. I meant no malice when i state my preference over Malaysia. Singapore, will remain as a country i will visit as a tourist and i can continue to ridicule Uncle Lee without worries. :)

Wait, i do that too in Malaysia...but i better tone it down la, since i was already threaten with ISA and "i promise you will crawl in the darkest corner where even Anwar Ibrahim will cry".

The thing is, i am Lim Ee-Van. And there can only be one (well at least there is ONLY one Facebook profile that points to me compared to some people i know with at least five, with the other four to be "hate profile").

Ok. Until then. I promise to update more. I love you all.

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Royal Military College, Malaysia

There can only be ONE RMC in Malaysia. I'm proudly a product of this Institution.



I am taught to Serve To Lead.

I am taught to perserve and to only do my best.

Lead I will, Serve I am, Perserving everyday and doing my best, all the time.

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Look What Is In My Wardrobe

Lifelogger refused to accept any pics that i tried to upload and now, i'm without a picture hosting site. So, i have no choice but to utilise the build in feature of blogger.com and apologies if the pictures isn't as big as it used to be.

Last Sunday, as i was unpacking and putting some stuff into the new home, i can't help but grin from ear to ear to find some of my old uniforms which i wore during my RMC days.

It still fits though - but that might be denial at work.


The beret and the chicken feather


No.4

And back in the early 1990's, all new boy would have a set of these tracksuit. Back then, when windbreaker-parachute like material was a rage, this cotton retro tracksuit was simply fugly. 15 odd years later...i think this is pretty cool. Infact, wearing them, at an angle, i felt i look like one of the angkasawan.


The brand was MONZA...go figure

I've also found some of the t-shirts and polo-t which was produced by my peers back then, with tagline such as GUTS and GLORY...RMC FAN CLUB...Beyond Imagination...you go figure. It's cheesy, yes, but i guess 15 years ago, when most of us felt we are almost invincible as a teenager, anything that shout out what (we think) we are, is just simply awesome.

I promise i will show more pictures in time to come. Meanwhile, continue to ROTFL.

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Nostalgic - you bet

It was 1st January 1992. Major Malay dailies carried this news which happened on the 31st December 1991.

This is history, things that happened 14 Years, coming 15th Years ago.

The paper is still in good condition and i'll get it laminated to preserve it.


I was looking at this...


There was us, Kenneth, Me, Kah Seng, Zafri and Shahrul...


This was the report...Utusan Malaysia 1st Jan 1992


this was in Berita Harian on the same day. Shahrul's face was cropped out. Will replace later.


This was the picture in Berita Harian...the 5 of us won some obscure award for our passing in...which was also the start of our life in Hell.


This came out on Berita Harian a week later during the weekend. This is the photostated copy. Original was misplaced by someone that borrowed it to do his history project


The 42 of us...

Initially, there were 45 of us. 2 left RMC after the first week.

They are Saravanan and Kevin. Both are not being located.

After the passing in, 3 more left.

First was Kah Seng, which incidently married a friend that i know in triathlon races and explorace!!!! How small the world is? I didn't even know until he told his wife he knows me! He left after 6 months.

Before that, one other left after 3 months. I can't remember his name except he is from A company and he is fat.

The last one that left was Ibrahim. After slogging out with us for a year, he decided that enough is enough..and left us.

So, out of 45 that were offered a place in RMC in 1991. Only 39 passed out with the other 84 Boys that came to RMC in Form One.

Out of the 39, we couldn't locate just one more person, which is Gobi!!!

Oh Gobi..where art thou!

And to Kah Seng...welcome back!!!!!!

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Engelbert - Truly Amazing Tour 2006

It's a done deed. he came, he had sore throat and he wow them all.

After last friday and saturday dissappointment of him coming down with a bad throat infection and after seeing two doctors for medical attention, after 1 half past 8 concert and one postponed theatre show, he redeemed himself yesterday at Shangri-La.

Old Puteras which were at Saturday's cancelled show were very very wary incase the show yesterday were to be postponed again. it's not easy facing barage of angry and dissappointed crowd and general public.

Sharp at 7.50pm yesterday, the doors were opened and everyone slowly made their way in. By 8.30pm sharp, the band started playing and Engelbert were very much on his way to the stage to give everyone a great performance as promised.

He started by apologising and thanking the crowd for being so understanding over Saturday's cancellation and soon, as the concert progressed, everything negative very very much so forgotten.

I sneaked in for a song or two, bountiful to my duty as door guard and i truly enjoyed him on the stage.

So, here i am, thanking all patrons that came on both Saturday and Yesterday, i hope you all had a great time watching him perform.

Now, i'm back to listening to him on my car cassette and CD player. This cassete below belongs to my late father in law that i never had a chance to know.

Mr. Humperdinck, THANK YOU and no sir, you are NOT THAT EASY TO FORGET!


Original from Polygram. Don't pray pray, see Mr. EH pic ont he cover also you know this one damn kaw long already!

And Sir, this next song is for you!

And to the 4 TKC Old Girls that kept me, Azly and Ismadi entertained while we hold on to the door to Engelbert's Room, this goes out to all of you.


This song been playing in my head for the longest time...blame it on the singers in Lumpini Night Market and those sexy short pants

Trackback
MakAndeh's Enge Experience

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NEWS UPDATE : ENGELBERT CONCERT

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Old Putera Association Proudly presents..

Engelbert Humperdinck In Concert!

My alumni is hosting the concert this time around and Mr. Humperdinck will be in KL come 23rd and 24th June 2006.

It is to raise fund for the OPA Education Fund where it would be used to provide scholarship to deserving and needy ex-Puteras and Old Puteras' family and relatives.

Don't wait anymore, call the numbers as per stated in the advertisment below and book a ticket or two!

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Ode To Royal Military College

For those that do not know, yes, i'm still bloody proud and bloody nostalgic about my 2 years in Royal Military College. There is ONLY one such institution in the whole of Malaysia. RMC might be famous (or infamous) for all it's worth since it started more than 54 years ago. Click here for the complete history of RMC (Thank you OP Shahiman 1993 Golf Company - my batchmate)

The thing is, after more than 13 years after i passed out from RMC. (by that, i meant "graduate") The feeling of still wanting to be a Boy (a term for the Putera's there) is still burning inside.

No one can deny (well, most of us that went into RMC anyway) that those were the best formative years (depending on how much you love to be put through "hell house") and that aptly shaped most of us Old Puteras after we passed out.

So, Thank you Sam Cheong, for your article on RMC.

Click here for part 1

Click here for part 2

Click here for Unofficial website of RMC by Shahiman

And Jun Shen, you looked damn kaw good looking man! See you in the coming PD Triathlon!

Stupe Pimping Jun Shen. Girls that want his number, please email me.

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Down Memory Lanes

Home of the Future Leaders. Royal Military College.

Berkhidmat Memimpin. Serve to Lead.

I went for the RMC Passing out Parade yesterday. The Class of 2005 graduated.

It was a trip down memory lane, everytime when i come for the Passing Out. Being an Exco member in my Old Boys association, i'm virtually invited for any activities pertaining my beloved alma mater.

below are some pics, showing the THEN me, and the NOW boys, that passed out from RMC. 12 years down the road, I missed the life as a Putera, badly.


The Boys of 1993 walking out to the tune of Auld Lang Syne. Spot me.


The Boys of 2005, slow marching to salute the Chief of Armed Forces.


Me and SUO Zaflin(PTD officer) next to me. On my right hand side is JUO Patrick Chiam,( Dr. with Armed Forces). Behind me is Safriza Atan (Marine Hydrographer) and Kamarul(no idea), in 1993.


Me and Putera Kanan Hwong and Putera Kanan Chan. Both excelled in their PMR by scoring straight A's. Both heros in their own right. That's what RMC maketh of us. They will both pass out in 2006.

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OPA lost to STJOB

Yes.

We lost.

But we had our head held high. No doubt the better team won. But we lost by a mere 2 points, or one conversion.

Both teams has almost equal ball possesion but we ended up giving more penalties to the winning team.

Forwards were loose at time and not as tight as some of us wanted it to be.

Adding on to a few missing players, which might, or not might have created any differences to the game's outcome.

Injuries, espcially on the jumper, which only managed to catch the ball on air like once or twice.

It's almost like a fairy tale gone wrong.

Nevertheless, there is only one way to go. And it's UP.

Final of the Alumni's league will see HSOBA playing against STJOB next week.

MCOBA lost their game too yesterday.

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OPA in Semifinal of Alumni's Rugby League

Hi all,

Good news that i forgot to update everyone about.

Last Sunday, OPA (Old Putera Association, Royal MIlitary College) has beaten SDARA to proceed to the semifinal of the league.

Below is the short match report from the League officials.

"21 Nov 2005

Suku akhir Ragbi Liga Alumni 2005 menyaksikan kesemua empat pasukan pilihan mara apabila Malay College Old Boys Association (MCOBA), High School Klang Old Boys Association (HSKOBA), Sekolah Tuanku Jaafar Old Boys Association (STJOBA), dan Old Putera Association (OPA) menang ke atas lawan masing-masing di dalam perlawanan suku akhir yang dilangsungkan di Padang Utara Petaling Jaya 19 dan 20hb November lalu.
Di dalam perlawanan separuh akhir nanti juara Kumpulan A HSKOBA akan bertemu dengan naib juara Kumpulan B MCOBA pada 26 Nov nanti. Satu lagi perlawanan juara Kumpulan B OPA akan bertemu dengan naib juara Kumpulan A STJOBA pada 27hb Nov. Kedua-dua perlawanan akan berlangsung di Padang Utara."

Translation:
The quarter final matches in the Alumni's league saw the 4 favourite team of Malay College Old Boys Association (MCOBA), High School Klang Old Boys Association (HSKOBA), Sekolah Tuanku Jaafar Old Boys Association (STJOBA) and Old Putera Association (OPA) winning against all their opponents in their matches at Padang Utara on the 19th and 20th November.

The semifinal will see the champ of Group A HSKOBA playing against runners up in Group B MCOBA on the 26th November.

The other semifinal match will see the champ of Group B OPA playing against the runners up of Group A STJOB on the 27th November.

Both matches will be played at Padang Utara, Petaling Jaya.



Chances of OPA winning and going into final?

HIGH.

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RMC -Champ U-16 and U-19 MSSKL

Royal Military College emerged champ for both the categories in a nail biting final at SMS Selangor.

The whole college, including OP Commandant and OP Officers were at the field, giving their morale and support to both the teams.

An estimated 40 OPs, all *cut their work short*, ie Tuang-ed just to go and see the boys play.

The U-16 has no problem whipping their opponents, despite being dominated by mainly form 2 Puteras.

The U-19 players, however, were made to sweat and shed tears of blood for their narrow 15-12 win.

All in all, it was a match well faught.

The pictures shows the grit, determination and all the excitement that were abound in SMS Selangor on the fine Tuesday Afternoon.


RMC in red


Run, Boy, RUN!


KC Looking bored, With OP Noneng, after doing his knee operation. OP Rizman, Capt. on KC's left. Could be seen OP Future Doctor, Buff, behind Noneng.


The match is almost heart stopping....


But finally, the last whistle blown...and RMC, CHAMP!!!


The winning U-19 team, with their coach and officers.

Pictures Courtesy from OP Che Aris, official OPA Photographer Extraordinaire.

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SMSS Rugby 10's

Sports Update on the SMSS Rugby 10's.

OPA - OPA managed to secure runners up in the BOWL category. They lost to SDARA by 2 tries. SDARA was clearly the better team, unfortunately, making less handling error compared to our team.

Spirit was low after yesterday big defeat to SAHOCA. However, the boys managed to pull off a win by beating JENOBA on their way to the final.

Nevertheless, the OPs spirit are high despite the lost.

RMC - RMC put in 2 teams for school level competition by entering a new U-14 team and a U-16 team which compromised mostly of U-15 players.

Both the U-16 and U-14 lost the quaterfinal in Cup and was relegated to fight for a final berth in the Plate division.

The U-16 boys, which made up from U-15 players succumb to pressure from SMS Ulu Selangor, which field some of the better and more aggressive players i've seen in this tournament. The real U-16 boys were in Melaka, having their shooting trip.

The U-14 team, however, shone today. Having ONLY trained for 1 WEEK prior to the match, and only being selected to play 3 days ago, they lost in the Semi FInal CUP and proceeded to book a berth in the Plate Final.

They meet their nemesis, SMS Selangor and went on to win the Plate with a convincing 12-0 victory.

Well done Boys, you guys surely impressed us that was there, and shut the home crowd up!

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OPPP 2005 - The Finale

Sorry for the late. Was busy over the last two days and was letting my fingers rest after much typing and clicking on pictures to update the blog.

However, by the time i finished abseiling and getting a call from OP Mike Tan about the non-showing of OPA Soccer on the field, and calling a few numbers to get that issue settled, the sky started to get darker.

OP lost the football game, the first team did not show up because they said they had a game the day before. I know the Hockey team team had a game as well, but they did show up, and did showed the boys, who is still better in Hockey. Well Done!

The last field game was going to start. Rugby has always been a traditional game in RMC.


Lets make sure the PP don't give us a run for our money!!!

The PP this year is coached by members from the Blackhawk team. One of the top notch team. The showed a lot of improvement in interschool competition by winning the Under 15 tournament. I warned some players to becareful, as it will be a tough match.


PP did the haka, moving closer to them singing lullaby was OPs...at their cheekiest best...

The game was tough and the PP showed a lot of potential. We were given a scare a few times, but experiences speaks for itself when we managed to outdo them by 2 tries.

The match was stopped middle of the second half when the siren sounded, to signal that a thunderstorm is coming.

True enough, 2 minutes later, this was what happened.


The spectator's tent was flooded in the 45 minutes chaos

My camera ran out of battery and i could take anymore pictures.

In short, the Tug Of war was called of because of the bad weather and again, as per usual, OPs won the Piala Radzi, losing only to the PP in football and chess.

Also, the Piala Tissa for cricket game was found back about a week before the game...it was supposedly missing, but later on was found by the CI, OP Nurul Azril when they searched the whole throphies room (Yes, RMC does have a room to keep throphies, we are premier school mah!!!)

Everyone went back happy, and looking forward to event of such magnitude again, enxt year.

So, Mark your calender, it will be 17th June next year for the dinner and 18th June for the OP-PP games. See you there next year!

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OP-PP 2005 - Change Parade Demostration

This was the first ever time they hdd this, in full public view. In RMC, we have a multitude of punishment. We believe in group punishment and the term that we are only as strong as our weakest link.

Change Parade. It's well, aptly named this way because well, we change, not because we are supposed to change our personality, but to change our uniforms.

This is how it works.

Duty boy, usually rank holder, will be the one metting out the punishment. Usually, the names of the wrong doers are read out during lunch time and they are supposed to fall in at the basketball court in certain order(ie uniform) for punishment.

in this demostration, please bear in mind that no Present Boys were hurt, or maliciously chosen for this task. And their way of dressing does not reflect the real actual quality of what RMC boys are supposed to do. Simply said, they are doing what YOU SHOULDN'T be doing in a Change Parade.

IN the military, we have tonnes of Order, or uniform. We have No.3, No.4, Celoreng(or camoflogue), battle PT, Drill Order, Prep Order, Walking out Order, Planter's Order, Sports order and even Towel order (this one was coined by senior, you fall in only with towel around your waist).

So, without furhter ado, this is change parade, at it's worse.

But of course, before that, here is some pics i snapped before the parade.

Nizam, sitting beside the gym to see the parade


Aileen and SpiderLiaw not gonna miss it as well


Me and Anand. Anand, now please update your blog as well.

On with the Punishment!!!


They came in No.3. Duty Boy did their normal routine and gave them a piece of his mind. Giving them 3 minutes to change into Planter's Order.


2.5 minutes later...some has their ties and shoes wore wrongly!


Duty SUO check on the uniforms and for every item you wore wrongly or not up to specs, you'll have to take 10 push ups.


This joker will have his arse fried...Echo company, since when you guys took over from Alpha as the most Lopong Company?


Wait, i think Alpha is still the most lopong, check out the way he wore his tie...

The Duty SUO went on to check and gave everyone push ups for every wrong items done. He then gave them 2 minutes to come back in drill order.


less than 2 minutes later, they came back in drill order, some with their shoe laces untied and accesories worn wrongly.


This chap from Delta Company has extra yellow lanyard to denotes Commandant company ie the last year's inter company winner for sports, academic and military activities, but this doesn't reflect why they won...shame...shame...


Then this chap from Charlie company fake his fainting/seizure...only to piss the Duty SUO more


because everyone wasn't up to spec, all had to do duck walk...usually we get to do forward roll, and the sound of the drill boots hitting the tarmac and your head was unforgetable

Then, the Duty SUO gave them 2 minutes...to change to sports order...


one of the joker swapped friend. He was caught by sending out a taller replacement. it's cooperation(abeit a bit stupid) at it's best. There is simply no way to cheat your senior!!!


The Chap from Cahrlie company had to do Star Jump, ie a modified version of burpee, but you ahd to jump high enough to reach the star


Dude, you are no michael jackson, there is no BLACK or WHITE in Sports order..tsk..tsk..tsk...

The parade ended with 3 orders, but OP Azudin invited his RSM(Regiment Sargeant Major) ie his Warrant Officer to come check the boys. Because the RSM, Encik Joe, felt that the boys aren't up to mark, he decided to give them one more order...to change back to Drill order in 2.5 minutes, or else!


Encik Joe pulling on the loose belt of the boys...telling him to BUCK up, literally!


he then show the Duty SUO how to teach the boys to wear the beret properly...


which then he asked the Duty SUO to take 10, for being oblivious to that simple task. The Duty SUO gladly take 10.


Encik Joe then proceeded to impart word of wisdom to the OPs and PPs.

The change parade demo ended soon after, and OP Azudin thanked the Commandant and CI(Chief Instructor) of RMC for showing everyone why, we OP, are able to get dressed in less than 3 minutes flat, and that is even before our wives start washing off the shampoo on their hair!!!

Well done boys and thank you for the entertaining show, we OPs truly appreciate it!

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