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
Have you ever felt like you’re in a city that’s just waiting to hear your stories? That’s exactly how I felt when I arrived in Madinah. Madinah, known as the “City of the Prophet,” is where Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) established the first Muslim community after migrating from Makkah. I stayed at The...Read More
Alhamdulillah, all praise to Allah! I’m so grateful to be blessed with another chance to visit the Holy Land of Makkah. A place filled with peace and endless blessings. Makkah is so much developed now with the easiness for pilgrims to perform their prayers. Many pilgrims from around the world came and it feels like...Read More
I picked up this book again as I prepare for my next trip. I think I bought it four or five years ago at Wardah Books, and honestly, the theme feels as fresh and relevant now as it did back then. As a perfectionist, I’ve always pushed myself to do everything perfectly. But over time,...Read More
Last Friday, November 15th, I was invited to perform at 1819 Restaurant on Aliwal St. It was a small gathering to watch the AFC Asian Qualifiers match between Indonesia and Japan together. Indonesia lost 0-4, and while we were all disappointed, it wasn’t too surprising since Japan is one of Asia’s powerhouse teams. As for...Read More
When I read that Dewi Lestari, known by her pen name Dee Lestari, would be conducting a storytelling masterclass in Singapore, I immediately cleared my Sunday to attend. She was visiting for the Singapore Writers Festival, an annual event celebrating both local and international writers. The masterclass began at 5:30 p.m. at The Arts House,...Read More
On October 26th, 2024, I attended my first Mental Health Book Club event, and it was such an eye-opening experience! Hosted by Our HEALing Voice (OHV) in partnership with Wardah Books, the club is called the Read Well Book Club. Their mission is to promote bibliotherapy, a unique approach that uses reading both fiction and...Read More
Indonesian diva Rossa visited Singapore on October 20th, 2024, to promote her new documentary, All Access to Rossa: 25 Shining Years. She took time for a meet-and-greet with fans, followed by a special talk show at the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore. It was such a rare chance to meet a superstar who has not only...Read More
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
