I picked up this book at Gramedia Jogja last year because the title immediately caught my eye. You know that feeling when a book just calls to you? Yeah, that happened. This Islamic book, Tuhan, Kenapa Aku Belum Ikhlas, written by A.K. (who, for some reason, prefers to stay mysterious), is packed with wisdom and...Read More

Sama Sama Book Club had a lively book discussion at the National Library Singapore last Sunday, February 23rd, 2025. We dived into Safiyyah’s War by Hiba Noor Khan, a gripping story set in World War II Paris, told through the eyes of a brave young muslim girl. I have to say, I really enjoyed this...Read More

Singapore’s education system is known for being competitive and stressful, yet it also promises greater success in life. That’s why students who pursue studying in Singapore, especially those in secondary school or pre-university, need a solid strategy to choose the right major and plan their future. Last Saturday, FKMIS (Forum Komunikasi Masyarakat Indonesia di Singapura) and...Read More

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