The World Cup: More than Just Football?
By Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim The 21st instalment of the FIFA World Cup took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July. As at every tournament since its inauguration in 1930, what makes it spectacular is the array of international talents it parades – from established...
The Theatre of Our Minds: An Interview with Dr Farhan Ali
This interview was also published in Karyawan, A Magazine by the Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP), October 2018, Volume 13, Issue 4. Many people imagine the stereotyped image of a scientist as someone dressed in a white lab coat performing experiments alone...
An Audio-Visual Feast with Shaiful Bahree
This interview was also published in Karyawan, A Magazine by the Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP), July 2018, Volume 13, Issue 3. Humans have always been fascinated with creating art or illusions that trick our eyes. From perspective tricks in murals to the...
The Education of the Malay/Muslims: Sustaining the ‘Catch-Up’ Process
By Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim Earlier in March this year, the Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) organised its annual Community-in-Review seminar. Themed Education Strategies in the New Era: Sustaining Progress, the seminar sought to discuss the strategies that...
Begging: A Scam or Lifeline?
By Nabilah Mohammad Imagine you’re enjoying a meal at a café by the street when a man in tattered clothes come alongside your table with eyes downcast and hands outstretched holding a disposable cup containing a smattering of small change. What do you do - avert your...
Cabinet Changes and the Future
By Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim The recent cabinet reshuffle was an eagerly anticipated one because it marks the ascension of the fourth generation (4G) leaders and the retirement of several long-serving ministers. The Malay/Muslim community bade farewell to Dr Yaacob...
In Defense of Reading: Need for A Culture of Literary Literacy in the Community
By Dr Nuraliah Norasid "We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to...
A Walk in the Red Light District: Women In An Unconventional Trade
By Nabilah Mohammad When it comes to careers, there are dream jobs and there are those that only serve to pay the bills and put food on the table. Then, there are ones that go against what may be considered respectable or acceptable by society. One profession in...
Professionalising Services: Entrenching the Creative and Innovative Culture
By Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim Over the past decade, there have been efforts, both implicit and explicit ones, to change mindsets about education and jobs. Deep skills and innovation are the buzzwords as the old order – merely attaining tertiary qualification and...
Budget 2018: Tackling Concerns about the Future
By Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim The Good News The Budget 2018 that Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat delivered on 19th February 2018 started off on a positive note. At 3.6%, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) fared better than the 1% to 3% that the government forecasted....
Professionalising Services: Entrenching the Creative and Innovative Culture
By Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim Over the past decade, there have been efforts, both implicit and explicit ones, to change mindsets about education and jobs. Deep skills and innovation are the buzzwords as the old order – merely attaining tertiary qualification and...
Budget 2018: Tackling Concerns about the Future
By Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim The Good News The Budget 2018 that Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat delivered on 19th February 2018 started off on a positive note. At 3.6%, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) fared better than the 1% to 3% that the government forecasted....
Opportunities Beyond Home: Launching Business Abroad with Khalid Abdat
This interview was also published in Karyawan, A Magazine by the Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP), April 2018, Volume 13, Issue 2. Years ago, taking advantage of market anomalies in other countries may seem unfeasible, but these days, setting up a business...
Slow Hustle, Smart Growth: Pushing Boundaries with Adlina Anis
This interview was also published in Karyawan, A Magazine by the Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP), January 2018, Volume 13, Issue 1. The fashion industry is increasingly catching on to the needs of Muslim women looking for modest and chic clothing. Modest...
The Plight of the Young: Leaving No One Behind
By Nabilah Mohammad The rising costs of living, coupled with the recent economic challenges, are making low-skilled jobs more precarious with wages being pulled down. Last year, The Straits Times released an article on the increasing number of young recipients relying...
The Limits of Social Spending
By Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim Singapore’s changing economic and demographic landscapes are contributing to the complexity of Singaporeans’ social needs. The city-state’s economic transformation – from one that is dependent on foreign direct investment and capital and...
A Budget to Address Emerging Concerns
By Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim While 2017 has been a relatively “good year” for Singapore in economic terms, there were concerns expressed over some emerging issues. It is hoped that Singapore Budget 2018 will address these issues as Singaporeans strive to secure a more...
The Reserved Presidency: A Good Outcome to a Debatable System
By Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim Madam Halimah Yacob was sworn in as Singapore's eight President on 14 September 2017. It was supposed to be a momentous occasion: not only is she from a minority ethnic group but also the first female head of state. On any other occasion,...
The Smart Nation Era: Are Singaporeans Ready?
By Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim The Smart Nation initiative was officially launched on 24th November 2014. In his speech then, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong spoke of Singapore’s vision to be an outstanding city, capable of attracting capital, talent and ideas; and...
On Charlottesville and Its Significance for Singapore
By Dr Nuraliah Norasid The Charlottesville Incident: What We Know On August 11, 2017, violent clashes took place in the university town of Charlottesville, in the state of Virginia in the United States. The parties involved were the white supremacists, who had planned...
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