Merdeka Celebration 2008

I was pleased again to have the company of
Datuk Aziz
The High Commissioner of Malaysia
when, with me, he launched my latest book
'Labuan' at
the Merdeka Celebration
in Hertfordshire
This is a very casual enjoyment of this day
with music food dancing and shows
from some of the best of talent from Malaysia

Labuan ..my book about that island, where I was guest of

The King
The Prime Minister
Cabinet Ministers
The Chief of the Navy
and others
is a colourful painting and photographic
record of
the Regatta
at which I stood on the beach watching, as
His Royal Highness
presented prizes to the Malaysian and foreign participants
in water sports of many types ..windsurfing power boat racing boats
all taking pleasure in the beautiful coast of this delightful island
in the South China Sea
I was delighted, the next day, to be told by my escort,
the Navy Leuitenant Commander that I was to be the King's
Guest for dinner, on board the naval vessel in the Harbour