It would be pretty obvious if there was something wrong with the pattern on a “tikar”. It definitely would be obvious for any sort of “tikar”. “Tikar” is a Malay word. In English, it can mean a carpet, mat, placemats or anything that can cover the floor, even your wet blankie can be considered as “tikar”.

But you woke up yesterday. Janggut Merah Lipat, the kampung’s resident and official kampung Big Ben, makes his early debut before your day. His first single, “Ayam Berkokok”, was definitely a no.1 hit chart way back in early 1980s. There was pride in this chicken.

At the edge of your dusun, Pak Chot was hurryingly, walking back & forth, for reasons unknown. He looked ok, even Janggut Merah acknowledged his odd behaviour. Merah, as usual, stood guard while obversing Pak Chot, glittering with a smile, everytime he walks back towards his dusun.