Ramadan this year in Singapore felt like a gentle hug and a surprise party at the same time. I want to share a few memories as a little ode to this island that has shared its land and air with me for the past ten years. Feels like I just blinked and here I am,...Read More

With the job market in Singapore already so competitive, even small shifts in the global economy hit harder than expected. That’s why thoughtful career advice from the experts feels more valuable than ever. Alhamdulillah, I had the chance to attend FYP (For Your Passion), hosted by Monica Hynds. It’s a chill fireside chat on Sunday...Read More

You always hear people say, “Singapore is so clean!” But… is it really that clean all the time? During a recent Service Day hosted by Pinterest, I joined the Waterways Watch Society to help cleaning the Singapore River. Our mission is to hunt down and fish out all the unwanted treasures floating in the water....Read More

Did you know that Indonesia is exporting not just palm oil but also talent? With over 9 million Indonesians working overseas, there’s a growing number joining Singapore’s tech scene. In the middle of this digital migration, there’s a standout community called the IndoTech community in Singapore. Turns out, we Indonesians don’t just bring sambal sachet...Read More

In early April 2025, I flew to San Francisco to visit the Pinterest headquarter and meet the incredible Global Content Organization team. Three full days of meaningful conversations, fresh ideas, and just the right amount of caffeine. Meeting people in real life is something else. No screen delay, no awkward silences, and thankfully no “can...Read More

In this wild climate of global chaos and economic ups and downs, which industry truly deserves our time if we want to secure wealth and grow our savings? Andy Zain offered a surprisingly simple piece of advice: follow where the money flows. I have to admit, I was caught off guard. I expected the usual...Read More

So the other day, I got a DM from Mbak Shita, the co-founder of Rumah Remedi. She sent me a short video from The Daily Coach featuring none other than Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of Eat Pray Love. In the video, she talks about the difference between being childlike and being childish. After watching the...Read More

After three packed days of back-to-back meetings in San Francisco, I found myself craving a little peace. So, I decided to treat myself to some photo therapy for the rest of my Thursday. I asked Chat GPT for advice on where to go, and Pier 39 was the top recommendation. With my trusty Fuji XS20 and...Read More

I didn’t plan much that day. Cupertino greeted me with a kind of quiet that wasn’t boring. Trees lined the roads like gentle guardians. The buildings stood with a quiet confidence, not shouting, just there, doing their thing. I captured what caught my eye. A shadow on a wall, a twist in a tree branch,...Read More

I love learning from brilliant minds, especially when they’re out here killing it in the digital world. So when I had the chance to attend a Pinterest conference in San Francisco last week (yes, jet lag and all), I knew I had to make the most of it. I met two amazing creators based in...Read More