10/08/2025
A Nostalgic Return to CHSPJ: 20 Years Later
Today, I had the honor of being invited by my Catholic High School, Petaling Jaya principal, Dr. Margaret Lim, to give a talk to 140 teachers on "What You Need to Know About Cancer Care." For two hours, I shared insights on definitions, symptoms and causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer. I’m grateful for the attentive audience and their thoughtful questions.
The last time I spoke here at Dewan Kuliah was in 2004, when I shared my experiences studying abroad with my peers. I can’t believe that two decades have passed—yet stepping back into this familiar hall, it felt like yesterday.
After the talk, I met some of my teachers from 2001, though only a handful remain, most have retired. Walking through the school, everything seemed the same—yet filled with new faces and laughter. Things remain, but people change.
I stopped by the prefects’ room. It was locked. I peeked through the window and saw the picture of the tiger our Prefectorial Board of 2001/2002 bought. Such a nostalgic moment, filled with so many memories.
Seeing my teachers’ white hair, I realized how much we’ve gained and learned from them and from our school—and how it’s now our turn to give back to society. Life moves fast, too often, we focus on our problems and forget to cherish the present. Looking back after 20 years, what truly matters is the golden, precious time we spent together and the memories we created - that’s the greatest gift of all.
To my teachers, my school, and the friends who walked these halls with me—thank you. The past shaped us, but the bonds remain timeless.
《重返八打灵公教中学：二十载光阴似箭》
今天我怀着无比荣幸的心情，受母校八打灵公教中学校长林佩谛博士邀请，为140位教师主讲"癌症防治须知"讲座。在两个小时的分享中，我系统地讲解了癌症的定义、症状与成因、诊断方法、治疗方案及预防措施。感谢在场老师们的全神贯注和踊跃提问。
上一次站在这学校大讲堂演讲，还要追溯到2004年——那时我暑假从海外回来，与同窗分享在外求学的所见所闻。二十年光阴荏苒，当再次踏入这个熟悉的讲堂，恍如昨日重现。
讲座结束后，我与几位2001年教导过我的恩师聊天。当年谆谆教诲的师长们大多已荣休，仍在耕耘的屈指可数。漫步校园，教学楼的一砖一瓦依旧，只是穿梭其间的青春脸庞和朗朗笑声，已不再是熟悉的模样。
走着走着，我来到了学长室前。门扉紧锁，透过窗户却清晰可见2001/2002届学长团购置的那幅猛虎图依然高悬墙上。画中的老虎依旧威风凛凛，虎目如炬，而当年一起挑选这幅画的同窗们，如今早已各奔东西。刹那间，无数回忆涌上心头，令人感慨万千。
望着恩师们斑白的鬓角，我蓦然惊觉：我们从母校和师长那里获得的实在太多太多。如今，是时候回馈社会了。人生匆匆，我们常专注于眼前困境，却忘了珍惜当下。二十年后再回首，最珍贵的永远是那段青春岁月里共同创造的回忆——这才是最无价的馈赠。
感谢我的恩师、我的母校，以及曾经并肩同窗的挚友。往昔铸就今日，情谊历久弥新。时光塑造了今天的我们，而真挚的情谊历久弥新。 #母校情深 #廿载重逢 #薪火相传 #癌症防治 #感恩有你
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