Gurindam 12
Hidayah Amin talks about the poet Raja Ali Haji and his timeless Gurindam 12.
Pulau Penyengat, the seat of old Malay royale
Hidayah Amin travels to the island of Penyengat and marvels at the historical remnants of old Malay royale.
Two sisters, a witch and a princess
Hidayah Amin starts the year by watching the film Magika and listing her top three memorable Malay folklore characters.
Keramat
SingaporeKopitiam blogger Hidayah Amin highlights the almost-forgotten keramat in Singapore.
Rachel from Clare
SingaporeKopitiam blogger Hidayah Amin talks about making new friends and finding romance in cyberspace.
The journey of the Rice Cooker
Hidayah Amin talks about her journey to get to Princeton University, yes with a rice cooker in tow.
New Year. New dreams. New goals.
Hidayah Amin talks about the Islamic Calendar and the almost obsolete Mandi Safar (bathing during the month of Safar).
Wisdom from the mountains
SingaporeKopitiam blogger Hidayah Amin reflects on life and the lessons we can learn from the mountains.
The green wave
Singapore Kopitiam blogger Hidayah Amin talks about how we can play our part in being ‘green’.
Peribahasa Melayu
SingaporeKopitiam blogger Hidayah Amin talks about some Malay proverbs and the wisdom behind them.
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Mechai Viravaidya on Nurturing Generations of Social Entrepreneurs
Singapore is the best Southeast Asian country to produce and promote social entrepreneurship in the region, according to Mr Mechai Viravaidya, founder of Thailand’s Population and Community Development Association (PDA).
