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FiTree’s First Green Iftar
It was barely a couple of weeks ago when I first heard about FiTree and their plans to organise a couple of Green Iftars during the month of Ramadan — on the 15th and 27th July 2013. “OH YES!!! Finally, more Singapore Muslims are actively thinking and doing their bit for the environment.” Green Iftars […]
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Shout-out to folks on the hazy concrete island.
Hello fellow countrymen and women, As of about an hour ago, the PSI has hit 152 – the highest level since 2006. While I understand this is a concern to many on the island, here are my two cents worth on the issue:- 1) Please quit living in a bubble and come to terms with […]
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Waste picking to waste managing in Asian cities
In a recent NTS Alert on urban vulnerabilities, it was noted that the informal economic sector plays a significant role in supporting the formal economic sector and thus deserves greater attention in climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction initiatives. Waste-pickers make up one such section in the informal sector and are commonly found in […]
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Nuclear energy development in Southeast Asia: Implications for Singapore
Civil nuclear energy policy in Southeast Asia has seen sharp swings recently. Prior to the Fukushima tsunami and nuclear crisis in March 2011, several ASEAN member states had been actively pursuing nuclear energy. Fukushima compelled some to re-evaluate their plans. Thailand delayed the construction of its first nuclear power plant. In the Philippines, it became […]
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Fruit fest
Fruits are for all occasions. It doesn’t matter whether it’s (from bottom left clockwise) part of breakfast in a bowl of oats or as a prezzie for new neighbours in a basket, or in a fruit salad for some pals. It’s all good, healthy and yummy. And did I mention the colours?? A real feast […]
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Zoo-Kee-Nee Bread
Met up with Robert from ANU’s School of Art for a chat, and what did I get? A loaf of home-made zucchini bread! Yay! Thanks Robert! Whipped up a quick and easy-peasy lunch with a couple of slices of bread, egg omelette and a side of broccoli and tomatoes tossed in olive oil, salt and […]
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Beyond Food For Fuel: The Little Red Dot in GCC-ASEAN Relations
Another book chapter in the bag. Weeee!!!! *Alhamdulillah* 🙂 This chapter is part of an edited volume that has been the result of conference papers presented at Asia-Gulf relations workshop at the 2012 Gulf Research Meeting (GRM), held at the University of Cambridge in July 2012. The 2012 GRM was perhaps the biggest compared to […]
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Islamic Development Bank’s Young Professionals Program
Good news and opportunities should always be shared. Like this one. ————————————- Call for Applications for the Islamic Development Bank Group’s Young Professionals Program (YPP) The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group which based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is pleased to announce the recruitment for it’s Young Professionals Program. The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is the […]
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Dhal Soup Sukses!
Nothing better than a lovely bowl of soup to warm the soul on a chilly evening. This was yet another culinary experiment. With a bit of help from google on how to make a soup out of my family’s standard dhal recipe, it was easy-peasy. Think of a cross between dhal and vegetable soup. And […]
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Oats for Eyang
Morning oats with fresh fruit and honey, to go with a poor man’s mocha (i.e. Milo + kopi) Made a mini-bowl of oats and fruit for Eyang too 🙂
Sofiah Jamil
A Journey in Breaking Silos. One Day at a Time.
Sofiah Jamil 