Ahmad Marzuki bin Rifat

The man inside the circle is Mat Kie. His real name is Ahmad Marzuki bin Rifat. He was a good friend of mine during secondary school. We were both in the same class during form 1. We have been very good friend since then.



Mat Kie was a good person. He was handsome, charming, friendly, funny…well, the list goes on. He was well known by most of teenage girls in Alor Setar because of that. Although we were in all boys school since primary school, he will always have this confident in front of any girls at that time.

Nobody from our badge in KSAH have any problem with Mat Kie except for the senior. He just knows how to mingle around with us. We’ve been together in joy and sorrow. Most of memories with Mat Kie are just smile and laugh all the way.

I have lost contact with him after I pursue my study in USM but we still meet once in a while during semester break or Hari Raya break. The last time I saw him, was sometimes 3 years ago if I’m not mistaken. I haven’t heard about him since then.

Now, I will never hear about him again anymore. Mat Kie just passed away early Friday morning in Hospital Sungai Buloh. He got lung infection and has been in ICU since a week before Raya. I was shocked when I heard the news and I just can’t believe it. Even until now, I just can’t believe it. It was sad to hear the news and it was even sad because I didn’t have a chance to see him for the last time.

During form 1 in BM class, teacher is explaining to us about pantun when suddenly he asked for an example of pantun from us. He single pointed out to Mat Kie to give the pantun that he asked. With confident in his face, Mat Kie stood up and he read the pantun loud and clear. Mat Kie said :-

Pen merah, pen biru
You marah, I love you…..

....and the class burst with laugh at that time but Mat Kie still maintained his confident faces.

Today, both persons have gone forever. The teacher, Cikgu Mansor and Ahmad Marzuki bin Rifat. To those who know them, please forgive them sincerely. Al-Fatihah….