~1~ 44TH EDITION ANNUAL RUGBY INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY MATCH SEKOLAH DATO’ ABDUL RAZAK, MALAYSIA & KING’S COLLEGE, THAILAND The bond between Sekolah Dato’ Abdul Razak and King’s College Thailand (KC) has been established since the 70s. This bond was formed by the late Tuan Haji Rahman bin Yeop, the principal of Sekolah Dato’ Abdul Razak and Mr Vinai, the director of King’s College during that time. After an agreement by both parties have reached a mutual understanding, a strong bond has been established. And it remains strong to date. Both institutions continued visiting each other’s establishment. Rugby, is the main agenda and the factor that kept this tradition going strong throughout the years. Since both KC and SDAR are elite school, rugby is the main niche area for both. In addition, during every meet, a cultural exchange session will always follow suit. Both host and guest will participate in cultural performance, as an effort to showcase their country’s heritage. We hope that this continuous initiative by both institutions would act as a way to strengthen the relationship between both Malaysia and Thailand. Conduct a friendly match to test the players’ readiness to compete at an international level. Continues the international networking with institutions from other countries. Expose the students to international level tactics and strategies. Learn the ethnic and culture of international society.
~2~ Chairman En. Mohd Noor Hakim B. Ismail Principal Deputy Chairman Pn. Norhafizah Bt. Muhamad Senior Assistant Vice Chairman 1 Pn. Noraishah Bt. Sharif Senior Assistant Of Co-curriculum Vice Chairman II En. Noorshahriman Pearl B. Hashim Senior Assistant of Student Affairs Secretary En. Mohammad Naqiuddin B. Mohd Borhan Rugby Coach En. Muzzammil B. Zulkefley Committee Members Welcoming Committee Pn. Zarina Bt. Abd Samad Pn. Sazazila Bt. Abdullah En. Nordin B. Ahmad En. Mohd Azmi B. Sakimin Performance (Grand Dinner) En. Mohd Amirul Azwan B. Hamzah Cik Norhayati Bt. Mamat Pn. Noraini Bt. Saleh Lanyard & Signage Pn. Siti Hajar Bt. Kemat Cik Salwana Bt. Othman Master Of Ceremony Cik Nur Izzati Bt. Zulkifly En. Mohd Fadzli B. Rosli Gifts And Momentos Pn. Nurul Hashida Bt. Ahmad Pn. Herzanila Bt. Mhd Selamat Pn. Norhayati Bt. Zolkafali First Aid Services Pn. Rabiatul Athyqah Bt. Ahmad Zainnie Logistic Tents (VIP) Pn. Khafifah Bt. Asri Cik Azma Aida Bt. Azhar Pn. Mazni Bt. Mohd Ramly Transportation and Tour En. Mohd Shahabudin B. Harun En. Mohd Ehsan B. Mohd Zaidi Pn. Nor Afida Bt. Mohd Yunus Pn. Khaleeda Bt. Kamrul Azhan Cik Nabila Soraya Hani Bt. Mohd Ayob En. Famei B. Ramli En. Mohd Amar B. Arif En. Abdur Rahman B. Abdollah Logistic (Field) En. Muzzammil B. Zulkefley En. Akmal Farhan B. Saharudin En. Mohd Kamarul Faisham B. Hadi
~3~ Liaison Officers (LO) Pn. Nor Afida Bt. Mohd Yunus En. Mohd Azmi B. Sakimin En. Mohd Shahabudin B. Harun En. Mohd Ehsan B. Mohd Zaidi Pn. Khaleeda Bt. Kamrul Azhan Cik Nabila Soraya Hani Bt. Mohd Ayob PA System En. Mohammad Naqiuddin B. Mohd Borhan En. Shahrizal B. Kamarudin Documentation / Montage En. Wan Muhamad Taufik B. Wan Yusoff Accommodation (King’s College) Pn. Hanani Bt. Harun En. Ahmad Busra B. Mohd Zain Pn. Hafiza Bt. Tajudin Pn. Siti Nurhidayah Bt. Md. Yunus Pn. Nafisah Bt. Mohd Noor En. Wan Yahaya B. Wan Hamzah En. Nordin B. Rahmat En. Mohd Sukry B. Othman Banner / brochure Pn. Ramlah Bt. Muda En. Muhammad Fazrul Aizat B. Amree Floor Manager - Grand Dinner En. Muhammad Fazrul Aizat B. Amree Stage Decorations Pn. R. Yusliana Bt. Ramli En. Muhamad Yusof B. Muhammad Fauzi En. Muhammad Adila Musa B. Md Raus Pn. Farah Nadia Bt. Asmady Cik Logeswari A/P Saravanan Cik Siti Norshafiqah Bt. Suhaimi Pn. Nurul Fazila Bt. Kamsiah Pn. Siti Norshakila Bt. Abdul Karim En. Noor Azid B. Arshad Food & beverages Pn. Nor Adlina Bt. Omaruddin Pn. Hasmahan Bt. Abdul Rahman Cik Zailyniza Bt. Zainal Abidin Pn. Rubayati Bt. Abd Rashid Pn. Zalita Bt. Md Lassim Pn. Rabiatul Athyqah Bt. Ahmad Zainnie En. Mohd Al Faani B. Mokhtar Rudin
~4~ 13th September 2023 (Wednesday) 2.00 pm : Arrival of delegation at SDAR 2.15 pm : Welcoming Ceremony - National anthem of Thailand and Malaysia - Speech by The Principal of SDAR - Speech by The Director of King’s College - Presentation ‘About SDAR’ by Dhiya Iskandar - Hi-Tea 3.30 pm : Check- in accommodation / Rest 8.00 pm : Dinner 14th September 2023 (Thursday) 7.30 am : Breakfast 8.30 am : Visit to Central Market@Pasar Seni 3.00 pm : Training / preparation 4.00 pm : Rugby friendly match Photography session 8.00 pm : Grand Dinner - Teachers and students take their places - Arrival of the KC Delegation - National anthem of Thailand and Malaysia - Speech by The Principal of SDAR - Speech by The Director of King’s College - Montage Performance - Dinner - Performance by teachers and students of SDAR / KC - Token giving session between SDAR & KC - Photography session - Disperse 10.30 pm : Disperse & Rest
~5~ – SDAR and King’s College’s relationship was formed in December 1976, when SDAR won the Under-20 MSSM Rugby Tournament. This success had opened up an opportunity for SDAR rugby players, led by the captain, Mr Mahadir Ayob @Kodet, to represent Malaysia in the Asian Schools Rugby Football Tournament. In the same year, King’s College (KC) and Vajiravudh College (VC) rugby teams represented Thailand in the same tournament. Apart from these three, there were also participations from 6 other countries which added intense competition to the tournament. Unfortunately, Malaysia had to settle for the 4th place after being defeated by the indomitable KC and VC. Despite the defeat, both teams had expressed interest in having annual friendly matches with SDAR. However, since VC had already established ties with the Malay College Kuala Kangsar, SDAR opted to choose KC. KC initiated the visit and partook in a friendly match with SDAR in mid 1977. Although KC won the match against SDAR, they lost to the Negeri Sembilan State Team. SDAR once again succeeded in winning the 1977 MSSM Rugby Tournament and represented Malaysia in the Asian Schools Rugby Football Tournament for the second time. In the ASRFT- 2 1977, SDAR lost again to KC and VC. However, the close ties that were forged through friendly matches have strengthened the bond of friendship to this day. 2023 marks the 44th year of friendship between KC and SDAR. It is hoped that this friendship will continue to grow stronger with the help of former and current rugby players from both schools.
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