Today’s Google doodle celebrates a Singaporean musical icon – composer Zubir Said. The musician best known for composing Singapore’s national anthem was born on July 22, 1907, 107 years ago, in the town of Bukit Tinggi in Minangkabau,…
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In the last week, the armed conflict in Gaza has hotted up. Hundreds of people have been killed, mostly civilians, including many children and infants. The loss of innocent lives is tragic and painful. The Middle East is far away,…
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This Israel response to the Hamas attack had been described by a reporter as akin to Mike Tyson punching a baby that spat on him. Israel has claimed the right to defend themselves but, their response has been described…
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Alhamdulillah, this morning we visited the Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, commonly known as the Bright Hill Temple, located at Bright Hill Road. It’s a huge complex, possibly the largest buddhist temple in Singapore. We were greeted by…
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Like many Muslim Singaporeans, my colleagues and I are disturbed and saddened about the conditions in Gaza. Over the past weekend, I have also shared views on the matter: “With the unrest in Gaza still going on, there are two…
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