IT was a memorable day for 110 serving and former assistant medical officers who gathered at a reunion in Johor Baru.
Among them was P. Wilson, 61, who said the gathering was his first reunion since retiring last year, after 34 years of service.
“After retirement, there is this sudden feeling of loss, and it can feel quite lonely sometimes.
“This kind of gathering is very special. When you are surrounded by your former colleagues and friends, you feel valued.
“You are among people who appreciate your contribution and hard work,” said Wilson, who attended the 5th Annual Malaysian Indian Assistant Medical Officers Reunion.
Wilson, who served as the Selangor chief assistant medical officer, said the reunion also gave him the opportunity to reconnect with people he had worked with throughout his career.
“I met my juniors, seniors and former colleagues. It was also a time for us to recall fond memories during our working years.”
For R. Yogeswaran, 70, the reunion was a chance for him to reconnect with friends he had not seen in decades.
“It was really nice to see everyone again and reflect on our journey.
“There were also friends whom I had not seen for ages, including my seniors and those who were in the same batch as me during training,” said Yogeswaran, who retired 10 years ago.
Yogeswaran, who served at Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta for 35 years, said the gathering was also an opportunity for senior and retired assistant medical officers to share their experiences with their younger counterparts.
A. Thibamala, 41, who is with the Johor Health Department, said she was able to meet former colleagues from her previous postings in Penang and Negri Sembilan, whom she had not seen for more than a decade.
