I was here since April 1989 until April 2001. Nana joined me a year later, followed by ‘Afi in 1991. We had been in Bintulu for about 12 years, watching not only the people but also the town, its infrastructure, and the socio economy growing dramatically in parallel with the oil & gas industries. 
This summer, we spent a day trip to Bintulu visiting our friends and witnessing its latest development phase. It now, has new hotel, apartments, new townships, new airport, new highways, and improved infrastructure.
However, the As-Shakirin Mosque or Masjid As Shakirin literally means Mosque of Gratefulness to Allah swt, is always in my heart. It is one of the Bintulu prominent landmarks, which has contemporary unique architecture, designed by Hijjas Kasturi Associates - www.hijjaskasturi.com.my one of the most prominent Malaysian architect. The Open concept and its intrinsic spiritual values give you calmness and soothing experience.
The As-Shakirin reminded me about Terawih prayer during the holy month of Ramadhan in Bintulu. It was well organized, participated by hundreds of people around Bintulu including Abd Hakeem and I.
Bintulu General Hospital (BGH) – this is where Afiqah born 8 years 7 months ago at around 4:30 am, Tuesday morning. At that particular moment, I was at home looking after the four boys – ‘Afi, Muhammad Afiq, Muhammad Asri, and Muhammad Aiman. After performing the Fajr prayer, and preparing the three boys to school, Nana, who was alone at the hospital called me informing about the safe arrival of Afiqah. Only Allah swt knows how excited I was then. Eight and the half years had past though, but the hospitality of the BGH staff especially at the children ward, will always be in our memory.
Asean Bintulu Fertiliser or in short ABF is where I first entered the PETRONAS world in April 1989, about 5 years after it had been in operation. The first five years was not easy for all of us, especially us in the urea operations. We were considered fortunate if we managed keeping the plant running more than a month. ‘Fighting fires’ everyday during the 8 hours shift was really exhausted, frustrated and demoralized. Providentially fortunate, we had a good team players, supportive management, and lucrative package that had kept us alive and kicking. Sometime, we played MacGyver act to keep the plant kicking as well! Nevertheless, this was the place had taught, groomed, and developed me to what am I today.
This summer, we spent a day trip to Bintulu visiting our friends and witnessing its latest development phase. It now, has new hotel, apartments, new townships, new airport, new highways, and improved infrastructure.
However, the As-Shakirin Mosque or Masjid As Shakirin literally means Mosque of Gratefulness to Allah swt, is always in my heart. It is one of the Bintulu prominent landmarks, which has contemporary unique architecture, designed by Hijjas Kasturi Associates - www.hijjaskasturi.com.my one of the most prominent Malaysian architect. The Open concept and its intrinsic spiritual values give you calmness and soothing experience.
The As-Shakirin reminded me about Terawih prayer during the holy month of Ramadhan in Bintulu. It was well organized, participated by hundreds of people around Bintulu including Abd Hakeem and I.
Bintulu General Hospital (BGH) – this is where Afiqah born 8 years 7 months ago at around 4:30 am, Tuesday morning. At that particular moment, I was at home looking after the four boys – ‘Afi, Muhammad Afiq, Muhammad Asri, and Muhammad Aiman. After performing the Fajr prayer, and preparing the three boys to school, Nana, who was alone at the hospital called me informing about the safe arrival of Afiqah. Only Allah swt knows how excited I was then. Eight and the half years had past though, but the hospitality of the BGH staff especially at the children ward, will always be in our memory.
Asean Bintulu Fertiliser or in short ABF is where I first entered the PETRONAS world in April 1989, about 5 years after it had been in operation. The first five years was not easy for all of us, especially us in the urea operations. We were considered fortunate if we managed keeping the plant running more than a month. ‘Fighting fires’ everyday during the 8 hours shift was really exhausted, frustrated and demoralized. Providentially fortunate, we had a good team players, supportive management, and lucrative package that had kept us alive and kicking. Sometime, we played MacGyver act to keep the plant kicking as well! Nevertheless, this was the place had taught, groomed, and developed me to what am I today. 
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