As an Indonesian living in Singapore, I’m fortunate to learn from world-class professionals. Recently, I attended a networking session organized by the Indonesian Professionals Association (Singapore branch) and The Singapore Global Network. The “Networking for Career Success in Singapore” featured seven top professionals from various industries who shared their insights on navigating Singapore’s fast-paced and...Read More
Being a Muslim for 43 years hasn’t guaranteed that I fully understand the concept of submission. Fortunately, I recently came across a program hosted by Simply Islam Singapore that helped me reconnect with my faith. The word “Islam” means submission to the will of God, yet I often find myself far from that ideal. With...Read More
The Muslim Professional Collective is an event by the Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) in Singapore. It’s a full-day experience packed with learning and insights. Held at Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre, Yishun, Singapore, on October 5th. At this event, I heard from experts across different fields, like engineering, finance, and healthcare. It’s a great...Read More
Even though I live in Singapore, I don’t always get the chance to visit the iconic Gardens by the Bay every year. But this time, I decided to check out the Cloud Forest and work on my observation skills through photography. Armed with my Fuji Film XS20, I chose the Reala Ace film simulation for...Read More
With everything life throws at me, I’ve found one thing that really helps calm my monkey mind: meditation. I was fortunate to discover a sanctuary in Jakarta called Rumah Remedi. They offer free meditation sessions, both online and in person, every Tuesday evening. It’s called Kelas Dharma Selasa Selaras, and the vibe is super peaceful....Read More
Had an incredible time at the Local Media Summit in Jakarta today, discussing the opportunities Indonesian local media can unlock using Pinterest! During a panel hosted by the wonderful Mbak Catur Ratna Wulandari from Digital Mama ID, I had the chance to explain why Pinterest matters for publishers. With over 522 million monthly active users...Read More
What a surprise it was to run into an old friend in such an unexpected place and time! I bumped into Ernest Prakasa on my flight to Jakarta this morning. I can barely remember the last time we spoke—it feels like forever. We used to work together at Sony Music around 2002, then crossed paths...Read More
Olivia Rodrigo’s song “Jealousy, Jealousy” really captures the anxiety of a generation hooked on social media, constantly chasing approval and comparing themselves to everyone else. In The Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt talks about how the rise of social media is taking a toll on mental health, especially for Gen-Z. I’ve been on social media since...Read More
Singapore is known for its striking city architecture, seamlessly blending modernity with nature and tradition. But what if we revisited it from a different perspective? The Singapore Klick Photography community re-imagines the cityscapes using techniques like pushing exposure and slowing shutter speed. The result is a surreal, dreamlike vision, where futuristic buildings merge with sci-fi...Read More
The annual Jakarta Illustration and Creative Arts Fair (JICAF) returns this year with a bigger venue and a longer duration. Held at The Space, Senayan City, the event runs from September 19th to October 6th, 2024, featuring over 100 exhibitors. I visited during the opening week to check out the exhibition. I was overwhelmed by...Read More
