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Surin Gnanalingam, Best Man Extraordinaire
Status: Single!
Age: 28

Surin as you must have guessed is my brother. He is one of the strongest and most caring people I know. He has a heart of gold and although we can fight till kingdom come, I do not think there is a better-suited or trustworthier candidate than him to be my best man. Thank you for always watching my back for me bro!

 

Ashok Panchalingam, Groomsman and Best Man for the Indian Blessing Ceremony
Status: Single but unavailable
Age: 29


We have known each other since the age of 7 in primary school. Ashok has been my best friend since we got to know each other as classmates in Victoria Institution back in 1989. Our relationship has been rather amazing as we are complete opposites in terms of who we support when it comes to sporting events. When it comes to football, I like Liverpool, Milan, Barcelona and KL whereas he supports Everton, Inter, Real Madrid and Selangor. For those who are wondering, KL and Selangor are local Malaysian clubs that claim they play football. For you Americans out there, in Malaysia (and most of the civilized world), football = soccer. Yet despite these very clear differences and rivalries, we still have the utmost respect for one another. He has bailed me out more times than I can remember and although he isn’t the best person for advice, he is the guy you want if you just need someone to listen. Thanks for being there bro.!

 

Puvanesan Subenthiran, Groomsman
Status: Single!
Age: 30


To quote a famous beer brand’s slogan, Puva is “probably the most dependable guy in the world” as far as I am concerned. Like Ashok, I met Puva in standard one in primary school too. We became very good friends in VI mainly through Moral Classes and Recess especially during fasting month. We were also flat mates in London from 97 to 98 when we were both in our final year. Although we had been very close friends for over 10 years by then, I believe that was the year we cemented our friendship for life. Like Ashok, he can listen but unlike Ashok, he gives good advice and is also a great help when it comes to writing speeches. Besides Shirieene, he is certainly one of my closest confidantes.

 

Andre de Cruz, Groomsman
Status: SINGLE AND AVAILABLE BABY!
Age: 30


Andre completes the foursome of us Indian Buggers. Like Ashok and Puva, I have known him since primary school and we also became best buds in VI. Andre was the first guy to join me when I decided to open a start-up company in the middle of the dotcom craze. We have been inseparable since. Thankfully the company is also still around today, strong and healthy being run by Andre, Ashok and Puva. We are also golf buddies and one of the key strands of our relationship is how we love irritating each other on the golf course. Not a bad listener but definitely the guy to have around when you just want to make all your troubles go away. Party on Garth!

 

Shaiful Zahrin bin Subhan, Pengapit for the Akad Nikah and Best Man for the Sheraton Reception
Status: Happily Married

Shaiful is also from the same primary school and we also became great friends in VI. We have certainly had very similar experiences. We were classmates and also in the VI Band together. Although we don’t see each other as often as I would like, Shaiful is someone I can definitely rely on for support, advice and a good stream of corny jokes. By the way, in our world, corn is a good thing. Never be corndescending about the corn!

 

Gary Yeoh, Groomsman and Host for the MO Reception
Status: Single but unavailable
Age: Too Old to Mention for his own sake


Gary is basically the guy that was there when Shirieene and I were first courting. He is one of Shirieene’s oldest friends and at one stage we were not sure whether he would be a groomsman or a bridesman (if there is such a thing). Gary was there at the beginning of the relationship and can be credited to being a matchmaker of sorts. He has been a very good and close friend to both of us and can be counted on for some good golf tips although I think I have paid too much for my unofficial golf lessons from him. You need to give me more golf strokes dude!

 

Syed Sadiq Albar, Groomsman for the Sheraton Reception
Status: Happily Married
Age: 30



Sadiq is someone you can definitely call a true friend. He is the kind of guy that will be there for you when you need someone to talk to or if you just need to chill out and leave all the cares of the world behind you. He is also one of Shirieene’s oldest friends from her childhood days. I believe they used to throw slippers at each other when they were younger. That stopped a couple of years ago I hope. An unfortunate Chelsea fan but at least he is a true one i.e. he has been supporting them since the days they were crap too.

 

Firmansyah Muhammad (Dax), Groomsman for the Sheraton Reception
Status: Happily Married
Age: 29


This is a guy who I have known for donkeys’ years. I believe we were in the same kindergarten together and then on to the same primary school. We have definitely been through thick and thin together over the years. Well known for notoriety since we were 4 but has toned down dramatically since he found his soul mate. Thank you Llena! A very caring guy who’s heart is always in the right place even though his football sense isn’t – he is another unfortunate Arsenal fan!

 

Tengku Abang Faisal Bakar, Groomsman
Status: NOTORIOUSLY SINGLE!
Age: 29


Mac as he prefers to be known is unfortunately an Everton fan. As a result, it is pretty obvious I became friends with him out of pity. Right city, wrong team dude! Hopefully Everton will be relegated by the time of the wedding so I can inaugurate him as the newest Liverpool fan then. He is most definitely one of the best guys to party with and truly a really funny individual. He is too suave for his own good so let that be a warning to all the women coming to the wedding.

 

Wira Dani Daim, Groomsman
Status: Single but unavailable
Age: 27


Although I have known Wira since my days in London, we have only gotten very close recently. Most definitely one of my favourite golf buddies, especially when we are playing against Mac. There are fewer joyous moments than irritating Mac on the golf course. We are similar in many ways and share the same opinions and tastes in many issues. He is always a blast at parties and you can definitely count on him for a few laughs especially when you need it. Very dependable too and truly a good friend all round.

 

Cameron Cheah, Chief Negotiator for the Chinese Tea Ceremony
Status: Happily Married
Age: 30


I have known Cameron since I was about 16 but we really hit it off whilst studying together in London. We were even flat mates for a year in 1999. If I am the corniest guy around, Cameron has to be the cheesiest. Irritating each other seems to have been a theme of ours for as long as I can remember so I am hoping the skill and experience he has in this field will help him wear Tracy down in during the ceremonial negotiations. Fortunately also a Liverpool fan and a truly good friend deep down inside once you get past the cheese.

 

Imouzegar Ismail, Groomsman for the Sheraton Reception
Status: Happily Married
Age: 29


Imou is someone you can rely on at any time or place. He will be there for you through thick and thin. We have known each other since we were 9 and have been extremely close since about 16 whilst we were in VI together. Working together has made my life a whole lot easier and sometimes I don't know how I would get things done otherwise. I was very honoured to give a short speech at his wedding and am truly honoured that he can be a part of our wedding too.

 

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