This year’s Ramadan and Syawal is truly unique but it continues to be a colorful and blessed one in its own way. Without us realizing it Ramadan leaves us again and Syawal celebration replaces it. May this Ramadan made us better servants to the Almighty and a better person than we were before. Wishing you a Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri,  Maaf Zahir Batin. Have a blessed and joyous celebration with your loved ones. Stay safe!

It’s been a while since I wrote anything. Life has been super hectic for the past 2 weeks with the sudden increase in work expectations and pressures (some unnecessary) as well as the usual home routines I need to deal with.  While the MCO has been relaxed, I’ve continued to work at home – playing my part to ensure social distancing continues to be implemented. I’m actually getting a hang of working from home. Bought a few gadgets to help out with the frequent online meetings (self justifying my stress shopping). But I do miss hanging out with friends at...

Today, another first in my life. It was the premier of an online talk I recorded for members of the Chartered Institute of Islamic Finance (CIIF). Chose to speak about how COVID-19 has impacted takaful – both as an operator/industry as well as to an individual on the street, like you and me.It’s a first time and honestly, it’s awkward to see yourself talk on video. I‘ve developed a new respect for people who have done this regularly and naturally. Mine is a bit sloppy with mispronunciations here and there. But again, just keeping it real. At the end, it...

It’s been more than a week since I wrote anything. Without us realizing, it’s been a week since we started fasting. Time surely passes by so fast these days. Life has been hectic, nothing new. Adjusting to the norm of spending Ramadan indoors at home. I actually look forward to Ramadan every year, from the bazaars to rushing out to get a container (or 2) or my favorite bubur lambuk given away after Asr at Masjid Tengku Ampuan Jemaah, Bukit Jelutong and most of all, missing the tarawih prayers at the same mosque (also getting to see my 2 nephews...

1 day more to go till Ramadhan.Thank you Allah for letting us celebrate this beautiful month prepared for us. May we come out better human beings after it.  May Allah grant us the strength and wisdom to make celebrate Ramadhan despite whatever challenges that my come our way.