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
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
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
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
