Adibah Amin still a
‘cikgu’ to students
BY NURBAITI HAMDAN
Saturday July 24, 2010
Saturday July 24, 2010
PETALING JAYA: She may have left the classroom years ago, but the “cikgu” in Adibah Amin continues to reach out to students all over the country through her books on Bahasa Malaysia for public examinations.
Her commitment to those she taught was such that she would fret over the students who were less proficient and give them extra classes to ensure they did sufficiently well in their exams.And now, this 74-year-old novelist and award winning journalist plans to take on a new “project”.
When asked what subject would she write about once she regains the full strength of her right hand – she suffered from a stroke three years ago – she said: “Racism, because it is still (out) there.”
Her commitment to those she taught was such that she would fret over the students who were less proficient and give them extra classes to ensure they did sufficiently well in their exams.And now, this 74-year-old novelist and award winning journalist plans to take on a new “project”.
When asked what subject would she write about once she regains the full strength of her right hand – she suffered from a stroke three years ago – she said: “Racism, because it is still (out) there.”
Adibah at
her sister's home in Damansara Jaya on Friday
“It’s
very bad,” added the soft-spoken Adibah in an interview at her sister’s home
here shortly after she was given a cheque for RM50,000 from the Association of
Wives of Ministers and Deputy Ministers (Bakti) on Tuesday for her medical
treatment.
Adibah, whose real name is Khalidah Adibah Amin, used to teach at secondary schools and language institutions.“I was a teacher when I met a journalist and thought I could try my hand in journalism.
“My mentor was A. Samad Ismail, who gave me the greatest advice that I still hold on to this day and that is to treat children like adults,” she said.On her recovery from stroke, Adibah said she derived strength from her faith to overcome her condition and the support of her sister, Fadzilah, 71.
And she continues to indulge in one of her favourite activities – tackling crossword puzzles – as well as keep in touch with friends.“Some friends do call to chat or find out how I’m keeping; some would come over for a visit,” said Adibah, who is recovering well and is able to walk slowly.It may be a while before the talented actress and “pretty good singer” (quipped Fadzilah) is able to dance to the tunes of her favourite singers Eartha Kitt and Frank Sinatra, but anyone who knows Adibah knows that she will not sit still for long.
Adibah, whose real name is Khalidah Adibah Amin, used to teach at secondary schools and language institutions.“I was a teacher when I met a journalist and thought I could try my hand in journalism.
“My mentor was A. Samad Ismail, who gave me the greatest advice that I still hold on to this day and that is to treat children like adults,” she said.On her recovery from stroke, Adibah said she derived strength from her faith to overcome her condition and the support of her sister, Fadzilah, 71.
And she continues to indulge in one of her favourite activities – tackling crossword puzzles – as well as keep in touch with friends.“Some friends do call to chat or find out how I’m keeping; some would come over for a visit,” said Adibah, who is recovering well and is able to walk slowly.It may be a while before the talented actress and “pretty good singer” (quipped Fadzilah) is able to dance to the tunes of her favourite singers Eartha Kitt and Frank Sinatra, but anyone who knows Adibah knows that she will not sit still for long.
SOURCE : http://www.thestar.com.my
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