Friday, April 17, 2009

Rest in peace my friend Affendi Stephens.

At the age of 50, one is at his prime and so was Tuan Haji Affendi Tun Mohd Stephens until his family and friends were stunted by his sudden demise yesterday. Affendi a jovial personality, who seldom gets angry and when he does then one surely knows his temper, died of heart complications after recovering from an angioplasty performed on him in Singapore.


I came to know Affendi a good 22 years and he is a great person to be with. Full of stories from his days in Parliament, about Sabah and its politics, about his younger days and lately the business world. The manner he conveys the story is full of fun and the laughter that follows represents the delight he takes in telling the stories.


Affendi enjoys good food and nothing would stop him from indulging. Even reminders of his size and the warnings given would just pass through his ears. He was one of those who did not want to be imprisoned by not doing this or that. He wanted to continue his bubbly nature and it was such that everyone who knew him enjoyed his company. That was Affendi


He was President of Sabah Cricket Association and when he was roped in to contest for Vice President of MCA, i had the opportunity to talk to him before the election. In his own words: " These guys wanted me and that is why i am here". This is Affendi and his popularity was so high that he had the highest number of votes in the election.


Affendi is also a person who gets bored with things fast especially long prolonged meetings. He loves to see decisions made fast rather than procrastinating over the issues. He shows his boredom by "napping" at meetings, a hallmark of Affendi.Those who know him understand this style of Affendi.


It is a sad that such a young and jovial character has to depart from this world at this stage of his life. His friends would definitely miss him and more so his family. We extend our condolence and sympathy to his family and bade farewell to our friend Affendi with prayers for him to rest in peace.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

I agree very cute and bubbly man. I adore him sooo much

lorongbatai said...

Good article on Affendi. You described him accurately, bubbly, fun and naps during meetings.

I too have had the pleasure of knowing Affendi for the past 10 years. Haven't seen him for the past 2 years though and sad to hear of his sudden demise

Affendi, may your soul rest in piece and God take care of you now. You were a good man and extremely funny. Will miss you.

Anonymous said...

It seems to be sad that Affendi,
had been draged into Malaysian Cricket Ass.,as a key official
by on Great, General Secretary,
of a leading Cricket Ass. not Knowing what Affendi is capable
and not. Just to fill the position
with his advise.
Luckly his brother, Asgari did not follow the great advice, of this
wonderful Gen Secretary and fall into deep SHIT.
Affeedi is a bubbly, fun and frolic
with no responsibilities upon him.
Thats his lifestyle.

Sorry for MCA ,to replace his position, when he has even not started to convince the Exco/council.

Well let his sole R.I.P.


May god guide his sole.

Exco/ council MCA 2009.

Anonymous said...

I miss him a lot,the last time i having a coffee with him is on
22 March 2009. His last SMS to me on 11 April 2009 and he text me
"Jaga diri baik-baik"
Only word can i say is " My life has become much more enjoyable since your first hello sir"...thanks for all your kindness to me.

Anonymous said...

I visited his cemetery on 1st May 2009 for the first time after his burial day on 17th April 2009. I tried to walk strong as i can but still my move is full of sorrow & sadness.
I saw roses and letter dedicated to him, i tried not to cry but my tears drop continuously. I'm talking to him and wishing he will reply me but i know he wont reply but he can hear what i was saying. MR AFFENDI, WE MISS YOU STILL.. I'm dedicate this words to Mrs. Affendi (Puan Azalina Ahmad Kamal)& wish you to be strong.
"I hold it true, whether be fall,
I feel it when i sorrow most, This better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all"

Anonymous said...

Special Song for Him (by Richard Sanderson - Reality)

Met you by surprise
I didn't realize
That my life would change forever
Saw you standing there
I didn't know I'd care
There was something
special in the air

Dreams are my reality
The only kind of real fantasy
Illusions are a common thing
I try to live in dreams
It seems as if it's meant to be

Dreams are my reality
A different kind of reality
I dream of loving in the night
And loving seems alright
Although it's only fantasy

If you do exist
Honey don't resist
Show me a new way of loving
Tell me that it's true
Show me what to do
I feel something special about you

Dreams are my reality
The only kind of reality
Maybe my foolishness is past
And maybe now at last
I'll see how the real thing can be

Dreams are my reality
A wond'rous world
where I like to be
I dream of holding you all night
And holding you seems right
Perhaps that's my reality

Met you by surprise
I didn't realize
That my life would change forever
Tell me that it's true
Feelings that are new
I feel something special about you

Dreams are my reality
A wond'rous world
where I like to be
Illusions are a common thing
I try to live in dreams
Although it's only fantasy

Dreams are my reality
I like to dream of you close to me
I dream of loving in the night
And loving you seems right
Perhaps that's my reality

Anonymous said...

Affendi, may his soul rest in peace.