Parit’s timely reminder
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is a symbol of patriotism. THE article about the clock tower in Parit, Perak, last Sunday caught my attention as I was born and educated at the town’s only English school, Iskandar Shah School.
I am proud of my hometown, especially of the friendship among the various races, which in those days, was cohesive. I remember the unity and goodwill among us from my school days.
I remember the Yee Fatt coffeeshop which I frequented when I followed my late father to join Thangavelu, a JKR overseer and Ah Yong, a bicycle dealer, to enjoy hailam delicacies.
Everyone sent their children to the only English school there. Polarity was never on their minds.
The clock tower is indeed a symbol of the community’s patriotism and unity. I am proud that Parit has a clock tower donated by the people, but it is rather sad to see the plaque dilapidated and the names of the donors barely visible.
One of them, whom I know, was Encik (later Datuk) Liew Why Hone, a well-known architect. The plaque should be upgraded.
As I was among the pioneer committee members of the Iskandarian Old Boys Association Parit, I believe the current association committee can assist in kind and deed for the town’s heritage. Water from the flowing to the Sungai Inki waterfall Hulu Bernam, Selangor. The range acts as a barrier to winds and storms from gathering strength and forming typhoons.