I joined a book club at Wardah Books last Sunday, May 11, 2025. It was hosted by The Seekers Club by Maktaba Books. We discussed The Myth of the Lazy Native by Dr. Syed Hussein Alatas, and it truly opened my mind. The session featured the ever-wise Prof. Walid Jumblatt and was moderated by the...Read More
Pamungkas lit up Singapore once again, and I was there for round two! I first saw him live in 2022, but this time felt different. It was his show, part of the annual Pesta Raya at Esplanade, and he owned the stage with his full band and a solid 16-song set. The crowd didn’t just...Read More
I read Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman after watching a video interview from FaithFuel podcast. The English version, translated by Elizabeth Manton and Erica Moore, offers a fresh perspective on optimism in a world that sometimes seems to be running low on hope. Rutger talks about “mean world syndrome”, a concept introduced by George...Read More
One of the best takeaways from my recent trips to San Francisco was a team session where we played with something called The Live Your Values deck. This clever little deck was introduced by Pinterest’s Chief of Content, Malik Ducard. He shared how it has helped him gain clarity about what truly matters in his...Read More
My head’s been spinning these past few weeks, like a vinyl on a turntable. Since I returned from San Francisco, everything’s felt a little foggy. People blamed the jet lag. I said… maybe. Then, during a short trip to Batam, I had a chat with Bibil. She’s one of the facilitators at Rumah Remedi and...Read More
Today’s book club opened my eyes to something beautiful. Islam is not just about getting to heaven and avoiding hell. It is also about how we live our daily lives and enjoy them, from what we eat to how we care for our bodies. The Quran offers clear guidance, and the Prophet Muhammad showed us...Read More
It was one of those rare Singapore mornings that felt like something out of a daydream. We were at Bukit Timah Saddle Club, and Lakeesha had her horse riding session booked. Her partner for the day was a lovely white horse named Frosty—tall, elegant, pure white, with deep black eyes that made you pause for...Read More
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
