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