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Canines show off prowess on ‘graduation day’

o Dogs display speed and agility at obstacle course before receiving certificates,

production ran for three days until yesterday as a heartfelt tribute to her lifelong artistic journey. Singer-actress Amy Mastura provided one of the most memorable moments, recalling Rosminah’s unconventional teaching style. “Cik Ros had her own way. If we weren’t focused, she’d aim her shoe at us. She’d shout, ‘Keep going, no need to read the script, such a waste of time!’ and then burst out laughing as if nothing had happened. “Her strictness scared us, but she was easy to please. She might scold us, yet she was also the first to sit with us and laugh together. That was Cik Ros – tough on the outside, but full of love inside,” Amy said, drawing laughter from the audience. Actor Ijat Ashari spoke of the pressures of their four-legged classmates. The day opened with a canine agility demo that had tails wagging and jaws dropping. From tunnels to weave poles, from hurdles to hairpin turns, the dogs raced through the obstacle course with speed, precision and plenty of flair. It was a showcase of teamwork and trust that left the audience cheering, and maybe wishing they could train their pets to fetch slippers with that kind of dedication. Once the applause faded, it was time for the serious stuff – certificates and prizes. Malaysian National Animal Welfare Foundation chairman Datuk Dr Mohd Nordin Mohd Nor, joined by senior officials from the Veterinary Services Department, handed out awards to proud graduates. His message struck a chord with the crowd. “This graduation is about celebrating the special bond between dogs and their owners. We hope the lessons learnt have equipped you for your journey as responsible pet parents,”

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The graduation ceremony aims to raise public awareness on animal welfare and encourage greater community responsibility towards animals. – ADIB RAWI YAHYA/THESUN

Come to rehearsal unprepared and you’d surely get it from her. But those shouts weren’t empty, they came from love and her desire for us to take things seriously. I miss hearing them,” she said. Veteran actor Datuk Ahmad Tarmimi Siregar added a poignant touch, reciting a special poem in her memory that drew the hall into silence. The strength of Teater Cik Ros lay in how it wove these stories - from flying shoes and stern reprimands to tender wisdom - into a moving narrative. Presented by Abada Global Resources with CTRA Production, the tribute also featured Datuk Ziela Jalil, Liza Abdullah, Sharul Mizad, Rosli Rahman Adam, Zaifri Husin, Zera Hariz, Serra Kamal, Faysal Saad, Lim Mei Fen, Erman Ghazali and Pavy Raj. – Bernama socialisation and responsible ownership, with courses endorsed by the Veterinary Services Department and the Malaysian Veterinary Medical Association. For organisers, the mission is bigger than certificates. By fostering the human–animal bond, the club hopes to keep tails wagging, prevent abandonment and create happier households. And if Sunday’s mix of speed, smiles and plenty of slobbery kisses was anything to go by, they’re well on their way.

working under her as a stage manager, saying her perfectionism was legendary. “Sometimes I felt like a dustbin, with everyone unloading their energy and stories about Cik Ros on me, until I was carrying all the stress. But in more than 20 years as a stage manager, no matter how tough, working with her was the hardest. “She never compromised, and that’s where the biggest lessons came from. Every criticism, every pressure made us stronger and more meticulous,” he said, crediting her discipline for shaping his career. Actress Juhara Ayob reflected on “Lantai T. Pinkie”, one of Rosminah’s milestone productions. “If you didn’t get yelled at, it wasn’t real. he said to the dog owners. The September 2025 intake then met their trainers, getting a crash course on the semester ahead – an orientation designed to set expectations while reminding newcomers that raising a well-behaved pup is a marathon, not a sprint. Since its founding in 2009, Canine SportzClub has trained more than 4,000 dogs, with programmes ranging from obedience to agility and fun social activities. The club champions positive reinforcement,

Ű BY HARITH KAMAL newsdesk@thesundaily.com

PETALING JAYA: Forget mortarboards and scrolls. At the Canine SportzClub, graduation means fur, fun and a whole lot of wagging tails. Central Park, Bandar Utama, was buzzing on Sunday morning as the club celebrated its June 2025 graduates while rolling out the welcome mat for the next batch of eager “pawrents” and

Heartfelt tribute to national theatre activist KUALA LUMPUR: Teater Cik Ros, staged at the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka auditorium,

honoured the late Dr Rosminah Tahir – a towering figure in Malaysian theatre – by celebrating her legacy through the memories of those she inspired, rather than casting a character to play her. The two-hour show unfolded through the voices of her actors, colleagues and former students, who shared stories of her guidance and influence. Simple yet rich with feeling, it blended visuals, music and monologues to capture Rosminah’s role in shaping modern Malaysian theatre. Directed by her brother, Hamzah Tahir, with creative input from Sty Mat Desa, the