Anak-Anak Sidek: A Comic Series That Captured a Badminton Family's Legacy

The 'Anak-Anak Sidek' comic series, a national bestseller from 1995 to 2006, chronicled the journey of five brothers and their father, Mohd. Sidek Abdullah Kamar, on their path to becoming badminton champions.

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Every story they told was recounted during afternoon tea, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, and other occasions.

Raja Azmi Raja Sulaiman, the comic's publisher and a former film actress, meticulously gathered stories from the Sidek family. Her inspiration stemmed from her father-in-law's unique vision and dedication to training his sons in badminton. Azmi, who was married to Jalani Sidek for 28 years, spent years collecting anecdotes from her in-laws.

"Every story they told was recounted during afternoon tea, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, and other occasions," Azmi shared. She emphasized that her primary goal was to create a reference for younger generations about Mohd. Sidek's relentless efforts in coaching his children to achieve badminton stardom.

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I never set high expectations, I just wanted Haji Sidek and his children to be a reference for new generations. But I never expected the comic to be so popular and well-received.

"I never set high expectations, I just wanted Haji Sidek and his children to be a reference for new generations. But I never expected the comic to be so popular and well-received," Azmi said. She described Sidek as an extraordinary individual with a clear vision and mission in educating his children, noting that he prayed for five sons from the moment Misbun was born.

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Sidek was an extraordinary individual in terms of his vision and mission in educating his children.