Si Penjaga Memori – A Reflection on lighting and set design (part 2 of 3 of the reflection series)

I took a while to reflect on many aspects of the last production I produced, partly because, the project meant so much to me and also becaus...

Si Penjaga Memori – A Reflection (Part 1)

Si Penjaga Memori has been one of the toughest scripts I have ever written in my career.     I begin thinking about the project in 2017. At ...

Si Penjaga Memori

2025 marks my 10th year, producing and directing my own theatre performances for young audiences, which makes this production, “Si Penjaga M...

The Evolution of Hari Raya Songs in 2025: A Harmonious Fusion of Tradition and Modernity

The Hari Raya music landscape of 2025 has taken an exciting turn, blending the rich essence of tradition with the boldness of modern innovat...

Total Defence Day: Remembering Bukit Chandu and the Legacy of Lieutenant Adnan

  Every 14th of February, Singapore commemorates Total Defence Day. The date is not randomly chosen. It marks the fall of Singapore in 1942,...

To Shower, or Not to Shower?

The question of whether one should shower in the morning has unexpectedly become a viral debate across Singapore. What began as a simple dis...

Mind Your Words This Chinese New Year: The Power of Speech and Its Impact on the Young

  Chinese New Year is a time of reunion, celebration, and, of course, an endless stream of food and conversation. Families gather, stories a...

The Road to Singapore Youth Festival 2025

This year’s Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) at the secondary school level is just around the corner, and the anticipation is palpable. School...

Public Image (Part 4)

This is part 3 of a 4- part article, in which I reflected on my own public image from the lenses of clients/ decision-makers. Part 1 sets th...