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As I Was Passing Finds Its Way Into Influential Hands
Adibah Amin’s As I Was Passing is more than a book; it’s a bridge across generations, celebrated by leaders, media icons, and educators alike.
Tun Dr. Mahathir
April 2026:
Just one day after its launch, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad was seen reading the commemorative edition. An inspiring image of Malaysia’s statesman engaging with Adibah Amin’s timeless words.
Media Veterans Visit Adibah Amin
May 2026:
Three distinguished media veterans and laureates visited Adibah Amin, presenting her with the Legacy Edition in a simple yet heartfelt ceremony. A moment of respect and gratitude from the media fraternity.
UiTM Library & Archives
May 2026:
Prof. Dr. Habibah Ashari presented copies of As I Was Passing to UiTM’s Chief Librarian Tn Hj Azizi Jantan and the Director of the Archives. The book now finds its place in Malaysia’s institutional memory.
Celebrating Our Stories
A Community Remembers Kak Adib
As we gathered all the kind words for Adibah Amin, one thing stood out — ramai sungguh yang sayang Kak Adib. The messages came from everywhere: former students, old newsroom colleagues, friends who’ve known her for decades, family who’ve always been by her side, and her daughter, whose words remind us that love is its own language. Different people, different relationships, different moments in her life, yet all carrying the same warmth and gratitude.
Together, they form a portrait not just of who she is, but of how she continues to live in the hearts she touched.
TAN SRI JOHAN JAFFAR - Former Chairman of DBP & Media Prima, National Journalism Laureate
“She wrote in Malay with precise grammar and near-perfect structure, and equally well in English. She was a teacher, a master of both languages. Her ability to fully harness her talents, not only as a bilingual writer but also as a novelist, was something to be emulated.”
DATUK SERI WONG CHUN WAI - Chairman of Bernama, National Journalism Laureate
"Adibah Amin is a legend. I grew up reading her column and have the utmost respect for her. Although both of us are National Journalist Laureates, I consider myself nowhere near her." "Adibah Amin wrote about the commonalities and camaraderie of Malaysians. She will always endear Malaysians.”
DATUK KADIR JASIN – Former NSTP Group Editor, National Journalism Laureate
"Adibah Amin was among the finest writers and journalists of her time. Her works in both Malay and English should be read by younger generations, so they may benefit as earlier generations did."
PROF. DATO' DR. ADEEBA KAMARULZAMAN - President & Pro Vice-Chancellor, Monash University Malaysia
"As a Boomer, As I Was Passing was as much a part of my weekly ritual as looking forward to Lat’s cartoons in the same newspaper or watching the timeless films of P. Ramlee. Through her wit, warmth, and wisdom, Adibah Amin nurtured in me a deep love for prose and the broadsheet tradition. Her words, which so gracefully captured the rhythms and quirks of Malaysian life, deserve to be read, enjoyed, and remembered by generations to come."
CAROLINE LEONG - Retired School Teacher
"I remember I looked forward eagerly each week to reading the weekly column in the Straits Times, “As I Was Passing” by Seri Delima. I started reading in primary school and throughout secondary school. Before these columns were compiled into books, I made my own compilation. I cut out these columns and pasted them into a book so that I could reread them … Adibah Amin had this manner of people watching and writing of people ‘s quirks and mannerism in the most delightful way. And after close to 50 years, I must say my enjoyment of reading her articles have not abated even a little."
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