Darrel and Shyama are Alvin's friends from Sri Lanka. Their friendship started with Darrel buying a Palm from Alvin via an auction website years ago.

Their lovely pet dog, Cindy, will stay in Singapore till end July before joining them in Tasmania.

Alvin went to Ipoh to support his wonderful team of Scent'al associates there.

He arrived on the day when the Mentri Besar of Perak was fired and locked out of his office. Life went on anyway.

As usual, Alvin was well fed by his Ipoh gang.

L: Liping, Alvin and Yan Ping

Daddy Alvin is another year wiser!

We celebrated his birthday at Jurong East with Grandparents, Uncle Melvin's and Aunt Janet's families.