I’ve always dreamed of turning my late-night snack cravings into a business. If people can sell bottled air, surely there’s hope for my midnight munchies idea. So yesterday, I joined a talk show featuring three inspiring Indonesian Singapore business experts with Indonesian roots in Singapore, and here’s what I learned. Oniatta, the force behind Baju...Read More
Just a quick highlight from this week. I had the chance to be interviewed by Mediacorp Channel 8 Singapore with my wife, Vee Asmoro, and our photography club, Klick Photo Community! We’ve been part of this amazing group for a while now, going on photo hunts and discovering hidden gems around Singapore. Huge shoutout to...Read More
I bought When You Think You’re Falling during a weekend Islamic class in October 2024. The book is written by Ameera Aslam, and I was lucky to meet her in person. She even signed my copy, which made it even more special. I finished reading it last year, but just yesterday, someone in my book...Read More
I have been on the lookout for a silent book reading activity in Singapore ever since my session with Hestia at IdeaFest 2023 left me inspired. And guess what? I finally found one. Maktaba Books Club Singapore hosts exactly this kind of gathering, and I recently joined them. If I am not mistaken, they started...Read More
Don’t Believe Everything You Think by Joseph Nguyen introduces an interesting concept on how to tame overthinking. I have to admit, I’m an overthinker. Reading this book felt like a lightbulb and Deja Vu moment, helping me understand how to manage my thoughts. Right from the start, Nguyen lays things out systematically across 15 chapters,...Read More
On Sunday, January 26, 2025, I joined a thought-provoking Seekers Book Club discussion that opened my eyes to narcissism. The book we discussed is “The Narcissism Epidemic” by Jean M. Twenge and W. Keith Campbell. It’s crazy how a book written 16 years ago is still relevant today. While the term “narcissism” originates from Greek...Read More
Hustling and grinding in Singapore can sometimes feel like a solo marathon, so having a supportive network makes all the difference. Luckily, I crossed paths with Monica Hynds, who has been passionately sharing her insightful career journey on Instagram and TikTok. And this year, she is leveling up by having an offline session she calls...Read More
When I was in Madinah, I bought a book Enjoy Your Life “The Art of Interpersonal Relations as Exemplified in The Prophet’s Biography” hoping to deepen my understanding of the Prophet’s life and teachings. Even though I’ve been a Muslim since birth, attended numerous Islamic lectures, and listened to many podcasts about the life of Prophet Muhammad...Read More
Alhamdulillah, recently I made it to the top three favorites in a photo challenge capturing the stories of Blok M. Here’s what the jury said: “As simple as a scene of a kid roller-skating with a mom or grandma by their side. It represents the vibe of ’80s/’90s teens passing on the roller-skating trend from...Read More
When was the last time I visited Blok M? Honestly, I can’t remember, but it’s definitely been way too long! Blok M was my favorite hangout spot during high school, which was over 20 years ago. I still have vivid memories of Pasar Melawai, where I bought my performance costume; Plaza Blok M, where I’d...Read More
