The stoic octogenarian, Atok broke his back when the Tiang Seri of Mesjid Senama Hilir, which he was erecting, fell on him. He was forever bongkok after that. In fact all who meet him would recognise his humble stooping stance. His favourite reprimand for wayward kids was "chomak budak ni...", meaning 'monyomak/menyemak' or 'pest'. Being the enterprising land broker and receiving a monthly pencen from his teaching days, Atok was rich to everyone, and he was gracious to everyone too, especially to Omak in inheritance, being his favourite daughter. He was not only Atok to his family, but also Atok to everyone in the kampung. His favourite attire was the collarless Pagoda short sleeve white baju perat, many already tattered with holes due to overuse.
Atok Bador sekarang bersemadi di perkuburan Kampung Senama.
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