Denis and I were colleagues at La Salle Brickfields secondary school for a few years. During that time, we met often for social activities. He quickly stood out for his musical talent, infectious humour and sportsmanship.
In the early 1970s, non-Malay teachers were required to attend intensive Bahasa Malaysia classes to prepare for the switch from the English to Bahasa Malaysia medium. Denis and I were assigned to the Teacher Training College in Johor Baru, and I decided to drive us there in my newly acquired car.
