Deputy Fire Department Officer (PBK) II Dr-Rosdi Mat Yusoff from Sungai Petani, Kedah, has raised a lot of eyebrows over the years due to his unique first name.
“Many get confused about my name to the point that some even mistake me for a doctor when I am actually a fireman,” Dr-Rosdi told Harian Metro.
48-year-old Dr-Rosdi stated he initially felt uncomfortable when his friends began calling him “Doctor”, but is now used to the unusual name.
Source: Harian Metro
According to the fireman, his late father told him that he was initially meant to be named Mohd Rosdi. However, there was a mistake when his name was first registered.
“Back then, there was a famous movie called ‘Dr. Rushdi‘ starring the late Tan Sri P Ramlee. Maybe my name was mistakenly registered because the person in charge of this was thinking about that movie,” he continued.
“Whatever it is, I have a unique name that makes it very easy for others to remember.”
However, Dr-Rosdi mentioned he usually causes a bit of confusion when he receives treatment at a hospital or clinic, as staff usually presume he works as a doctor and ask him what hospital or clinic he is based in. He, however, clarifies to the staff that the ‘Doctor’ is just a part of his name and not a title reflecting his occupation.
Source: NST
“My friends and colleagues at the Malaysia Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) in Kedah also call me ‘Doctor’ because it’s easier to remember.”
“Whenever a new recruit joins us here, they’re usually surprised to find out that there’s a ‘doctor’ working in the fire department. However, they soon find out the real story behind it.”
While Dr-Rosdi does appreciate his unique name, he did not pass it down to his four children, aged between 8 and 21 years old.
Well, it’s certainly a unique name! What do you think about this? Let us know in the comments section!
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