VIOBA Annual Golf Tournament 2007 Report & Highlights

VIOBA Annual Golf Tournament 2007 was held recently on 29 July 2007 at Seri Selangor Golf Club in Kota Damansara, PJ. The tournament which was only planned three weeks prior to the date, managed to attract about 60 golfers which were separated into 15 flights. The likes of Dato' Yusli Mohamed Yusoff, Dato' Mustafa Mohd Ali, Datuk Jamaluddin Mansor and Dato' Dina Rizal were joined by other Old Boys in competing for the honour of representing VIOBA in the upcoming Perdana Shield Golf Tournament 2007 and Inter-Alumni Golf Tournament 2007.

It started raining from 6 a.m. which caused some concerns whether the course is playable due to rain. However, the rain didn't seem to dampen our avid golfers' spirit and they started turning up at Seri Selangor Golf Club since 7 a.m. and were raring to go. Fortunately, the skies cleared at around 8 a.m. and by 8.30 a.m., our golfers started loading their golf bags on the back of their buggies and went to their designated starting holes to tee off. The fairways and greens were a bit fast considering it rained for quite a bit earlier. The course is quite tough to those golfers who are unfamiliar with it due to the narrow fairways and fast greens.

At around 2 p.m. our golfers started coming in after finishing their round of golf. After handing in their scorecards, they enjoyed lunch while waiting for the final results and the prize giving ceremony. All in all, it was a successful event considering the organizing committee had only three weeks to plan the whole thing.

The organizers wishes to thank the following individuals and companies for sponsoring this year's event:

VIOBA Foundation
RM 2,000 Cash Contribution

Seri Selangor Golf Club (Mr. Aziz Tan Sri Sharif)
www.seriselangor.com.my
RM 2,000 Cash Rebate

Clear Optical Sdn Bhd (Mr. Zakaria Abu Bakkar Seddek)
www.myeyes.com.my
Clear Optical Vouchers

Nestle (M) Bhd (Dato' Dina Rizal & Mr. Ng Ping Loong)
www.nestle.com.my
Food Hampers & Milo Can Drinks

Grand Sun/Hydrosonic
(Mr. Khairul/017-3253632 & Mr. Zubir/017-2193457)
www.dapat.net/sonichidroterapi
Hydrosonic Spa Treatment Vouchers

MMP Communications Sdn Bhd (Datuk Jamaluddin Mansor)
www.MMpCommunications.com
Forward Magazine

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Full Results

Overall (Best Net Score)

1. Mr. Johan Aly Rais
2. Mr. Baizashaharin Bain
3. Mr. Mohd Nadzri
4. Mr. Ahmad Mazlan Dato' Ahmad
5. Mr. David Oh
6. Mr. Fuad Ibrahim
7. Mr. Wong Kang Yeow
8. Mr. Riza Azhar
9. Hj. Jamaluddin Ismail
10. Dato' Yusli Mohamed Yusoff
11. Mr. Edham Abd Ghani
12. Mr. Abu Bakar Ibrahim
13. Mr. Ariff Omar Hess
14. Mr. Khalid Omar
15. Mr. Hashim Tajuddin

(The top 15 golfers in this year's tournament will be given first preference to represent VIOBA in the Perdana Shield Golf Tournament 2007 which will be held in September.)

Novelty Prizes

Nearest to the Pin
Hole 8 - Mr. Khalid Omar (2.8m)

Nearest to the Line
Hole 4 - Mr. Abu Bakar Ibrahim (0.14m)
Hole 11 - Mr. Riza Azhar (0.38m)

Longest Drive
Hole 4 - Mr. Aznan Aziz (235m)
Hole 11 - Mr. Hashim Naian (208.5m)

Highlights from the VIOBA Annual Golf Tournament 2007

TKC/OGA Inter-Alumni Bowling Tournament 2007

Our '96ers bowlers, from left: Hashem, Nadzri, Rashdan, Jazly '04 and Fazli

Rashdan handing over VIOBA's pennant to the Organizer

On 22 July 2007, TKC/OGA organized an inter-alumni bowling tournament at Pyramid Bowl, Sunway Pyramid. We managed to assemble a team just a couple of days prior to the tournament. Our bowlers are made up of Old Boys from the batch of '96 and they carried the VIOBA name well during the tournament. They eventually finished with a respectable position which is a marked improvement from last year's VIOBA representatives who finished in last place out of 15 teams. Hopefully, we can send a well-prepared team or two for next year's event to challenge for the title.

More action and highlights from the tournament can be viewed by clicking on the link below:

TKC/OGA Inter-Alumni Bowling Tournament Highlights

2007 Malaysia Alumni League - Matchday 6 Report

2007 Malaysia Alumni League
Matchday 6 (STAROBA vs. VIOBA)

The crucial fixture against the formidable STAROBA which would make or break our title aspirations this year was played on 22 July 2007 at Padang ILP, Bangi. This is a team which have won all four of their previous fixtures without conceding any goals. For the Victorians, this was the time to stand up and be counted, to prove their mettle against a quality opposition.

We started the game a bit sluggish, due to the fact that the pitch was quite soggy and maybe the players were a little bit nervous and showing too much respect to the opposition. Eventually, the team settled down and started to stamp their mark on the game. Our first goalscoring chance came when Mohamad Afizal ('98) blasted a freekick against the bar, Briyan Lembang Hashim ('96) followed through on the rebound with an overhead kick but his attempt sailed just over with the STAROBA's keeper stranded. The 1st goal came soon after, a superb interlink play down the right hand side released Mohd Noor Shakher ('00) who sprinted to the touchline before unleashing a dangerous low cross. Briyan Lembang Hashim threw himself but failed to connect properly with his attempted diving header, the ball came off a STAROBA's defender and ended up in the back of the net. Briyan Lembang Hashim did eventually make good on his near misses by scoring the 2nd goal, a cracking shot from outside the penalty box which ended up in the top right hand corner of STAROBA's goal. STAROBA pulled one back from a freekick which was misjudged by our goalkeeper, Muizzuddin Muhamad ('05) who was distracted by an onrushing STAROBA's player. However, we strike back immediately after Briyan Lembang Hashim put Muhammad Irfan Al-Akiti ('94) through, who slotted home with a cool, smart finish. The 1st half ended with the scoreline 1-3 in our favor.

We started the 2nd half with a more defensive setup knowing that we have a two goal cushion. We invited STAROBA to come at us before hitting back swiftly with counter-attacking of our own. We tested the STAROBA's keeper with a few long range efforts which eventually paid off after Wan Khairul Ardrin ('02) hit a scorcher from outside the box to kill off the game. The game finished with the scoreline 1-4 and I have to admit this is our most satisfying victory to date this year.

Our last league game this year will be played on 5 August 2007 (Sunday) and it is a much anticipated derby match against St. John's Institution on our hometurf, VI Greens. We will go into the match with all to play for after MCOBA was beaten by St. John's on matchday 6. As things stand, we are now top of the table with four wins and two draws. The league title will be decided during the last round of matches which will see VIOBA vs. SJAA and STAROBA vs. MCOBA. (Malaysia Alumni Division One League Table)

Mohd Mokhtaruddin Bain
VIOBA Football Team Manager 2007

Final Result

STAROBA (1) vs. VIOBA (4)
VIOBA's Scorer(s): 1st Goal - Own Goal, 2nd Goal - Briyan Lembang Hashim ('96), 3rd Goal - Muhammad Irfan Al-Akiti ('94), 4th Goal - Wan Khairul Ardrin ('02)
VIOBA's Booking(s): Briyan Lembang Hashim ('96), Wan Khairul Ardrin ('02)

Team Lineup:
GK - Muizzuddin Muhamad ('05)
DL - Raziz Md Sa'at ('96)
DC - Mohd Khaliff ('03)
DC - Saiful Bahrin Harris ('99)
DR - Putra Taqriz Mohd Arif ('00) subbed - Anwar Ridhwan Abd Rahim ('05)
ML - Ahmad Fazli Dzulkifli ('96)
MC - Wan Khairul Ardrin ('02)
MC - Mohamad Afizal ('98) subbed - Mohammad Razeen Khalid ('97)
MR - Mohd Noor Shakher ('00) subbed - Ahmad Nazim Ali ('96)
SC - Muhammad Irfan Al-Akiti ('94) (c)
SC - Briyan Lembang Hashim ('96) subbed - Muhammad Shahir Khalid ('01)

VI 114th Gala Charity Night Highlights

Highlights of the VI 114th Gala Charity Night held on 7 July 2007 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre


Highlights from the Press Conference and Mr. Kamahl's interview held on 6 July 2007 at VIOBA Clubhouse

Mokhtar Dahari Challenge Shield 2007 Highlights

Mokhtar Dahari Challenge Shield 2007 Highlights: Day 1


Mokhtar Dahari Challenge Shield 2007 Highlights: Day 2

2007 Malaysia Alumni League - Matchday 5 Report

2007 Malaysia Alumni League
Matchday 5 (VIOBA vs. ANSARA Kuantan)

On 15 July 2007, we played our 5th league game this year against ANSARA Kuantan on our hometurf. We started the match like a house on fire right from the opening whistle. The frustration stemming from our disappointing result in the last game was quickly cast aside and the team played superb, enterprising football in the 1st half of the game. We ended the half with a 3-0 scoreline in our favor with goals from Mohamad Afizal ('98), Shahrul Nizam ('95) and the team captain, Muhammad Irfan Al-Akiti ('94) (who's celebrating his 30th birthday).

We didn't let up in the 2nd half and were rewarded with another goal early on in the half, with the birthday boy, Muhammad Irfan Al-Akiti adding to his tally. We created a few more chances but failed to capitalize and midway through the 2nd half, our performance started to drop as fatigue sets in. ANSARA Kuantan grabbed a couple of late goals to make the scoreline more respectable from their point of view. A stellar all-round performance with Mohamad Afizal pulling the strings in midfield and Mohd Noor Shakher ('00) making darting runs down the right flank and helped set up two of the goals. But ultimately, the man of the match goes to the captain, Muhammad Irfan Al-Akiti who scored a brace and led the team well in attack.

Our next match is a crucial one against the current league leader, STAROBA on 22 July 2007. The game will be played at Padang ILP, Bangi and we are gunning for a victory to ensure our title hopes for this year stays alive.

Mohd Mokhtaruddin Bain
VIOBA Football Team Manager 2007

Final Result

VIOBA (4) - ANSARA Kuantan (2)

VIOBA's Scorer(s): Mohamad Afizal ('98), Shahrul Nizam ('95), Muhammad Irfan Al-Akiti ('94) (2)

Team Lineup:
GK - Muizzuddin Muhamad ('05)
DL - Mohd Shahril Omar ('97) subbed - Affan Sarhan ('04)
DC - Mohd Khaliff ('03)
DC - Abdulazeez Wan Ruslan ('03)
DR - Putra Taqriz Mohd Arif ('00) subbed - Saiful Bahrin Harris ('99)
ML - Ahmad Fazli Dzulkifli ('96)
MC - Wan Khairul Ardrin ('02)
MC - Mohamad Afizal ('98) subbed - Nadhir Jazly Othman ('04)
MR - Mohd Noor Shakher ('00)
SC - Muhammad Irfan Al-Akiti ('94) (c)
SC - Shahrul Nizam ('95) subbed - Briyan Lembang Hashim ('96)

VIOBA Annual Golf Tournament 2007

Dear VIOBA Golfers,

We are pleased to inform you that the above golf tournament will be held on 29 July 2007 at the Seri Selangor Golf Club. Details of the event are as follows:

Date: 29 July 2007 (Sunday)

Time: 7.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.
Venue: Seri Selangor Golf Club (map)
Tournament Mode: Modified System 36
Entry Fee: RM 200 (Members) / RM 230 (Non-Members)

Programme:
7.00 a.m. Players Registration/Breakfast
8.30 a.m. Tee Off
2.00 p.m. Prize Giving Ceremony/Lunch

The top 15 golfers in this year's tournament will be given first preference to represent VIOBA in the Perdana Shield Golf Tournament 2007 which will be held in September and the Inter-Alumni Golf Tournament thereafter.

For more information or to confirm your participation, please contact:

Mr. Monarshah (012-2110383/mshah@inovasi.po.my)
Mr. Rashdan (012-2055296/rashdan.rashid@gmail.com)

2007 Malaysia Alumni League - Matchday 4 Report

2007 Malaysia Alumni League
Matchday 4 (ANSARA K. Terengganu vs. VIOBA)

On 1 July 2007, we played our 4th league game of this year against ANSARA Kuala Terengganu on our home turf, the VI Greens. We ended the game with a disappointing 0-0 draw which was a blow to our title aspirations for this year. With all the other results not going our way, we need to concentrate on winning our three remaining games and hope for the best. Our Achilles' heel this year is our failure to convert goal-scoring chances which was apparent during our game against ANSARA Kuala Terengganu. The postponement of fixtures by the organizer certainly didn't help our cause either.

Hopefully, by the time our next game comes around we will be able to fine tune our strategies and our forwards will find the back of the net once again. Our next match will be on 15 July 2007 at VI Greens against ANSARA Kuantan.

Mohd Mokhtaruddin Bain
VIOBA Football Team Manager 2007

Final Result

ANSARA K. Terengganu (0) vs. VIOBA (0)

Team Lineup:
GK - Muizzuddin Muhamad ('05)
DL - Raziz Md Sa'at ('96)
DC - Saiful Bahrin Harris ('99)
DC - Briyan Lembang Hashim ('96)
DR - Mohd Noor Jefri Harris ('01)
ML - Ahmad Fazli Dzulkifli ('96) subbed - Muhammad Shahir Khalid ('01)
MC - Mohamad Afizal ('98) subbed - Wan Khairul Ardrin ('02)
MC - Mohd Farid Hamid ('97) subbed - Mohd Shahril Omar ('97)
MR - Mohd Syazwan Zulkifli ('04) subbed - Muhammad Syafiq Johari ('06)
SC - Muhammad Irfan Al-Akiti ('94) (c)
SC - Mohd Khaliff ('03) subbed - Ahmad Muzaffar Hazizan ('06)

SPM & STPM 2006 High Achievers Dinner

Highlights from SPM & STPM 2006 High Achievers Dinner held at VIOBA Clubhouse on 29 July 2007