Black and White 55 today… Posted on 19/05/2025 By Reedz Not quite young. Not yet old. Just… 55. Somewhere along the way, birthdays stopped being about cake and candles and started becoming markers of time. Not time wasted, but time lived. Experiences stacked like chapters in a book—some thrilling, some humbling, all instructive. Turning 55 feels different. Not heavier, just…… Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Read more
Brunei Darussalam Traffic and the National Psyche Posted on 15/05/202516/05/2025 By Reedz Ever noticed how traffic tells you a lot about a country’s personality? It’s like the national psyche on wheels. You can learn more from 15 minutes on the road than from a 300-page vision document. Because traffic is where people show their true colours—when no one’s watching and everyone just… Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Read more
Black and White Exactly Where I Need to Be Posted on 30/01/202530/01/2025 By Reedz An old friend whom I hadn’t seen in awhile asked how things were, and without hesitation, I said, “I am exactly where I need to be.” It wasn’t something rehearsed, nor was it a way to sidestep the usual small talk. It was a realisation shaped by time, experience, and… Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Read more
Brunei Darussalam Reflections from My First Umrah Posted on 04/12/202406/12/2024 By Reedz Alhamdulillah, we’ve returned safely from our Umrah journey, and as I sit down to reflect, it’s difficult to capture the depth of emotions and lessons from this incredible experience. What began as a hope for spiritual renewal turned into a journey of profound insights, self-discovery, and immense gratitude. Madinah: A… Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Read more
Brunei Darussalam My Thoughts on Growing Grains, Trees, and People Posted on 02/12/202402/12/2024 By Reedz “If you want a year of prosperity, grow grain; 10 years of prosperity, grow trees; 100 years of prosperity, grow people.” This Chinese proverb got me thinking. As someone born and raised in Brunei—an anakbrunei—its wisdom feels especially relevant to our little nation. We’ve been blessed with immense natural wealth,… Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Read more
Family Teaching Adab and Akhlak to Children in a Digital Age Posted on 25/10/202422/10/2024 By Muhammad Malik In today’s world, where children are increasingly exposed to digital influences, teaching them the timeless values of adab (etiquette) and akhlak (moral character) can feel like an uphill battle. From YouTube to TikTok, kids are bombarded with content that can shape their worldview in ways parents and educators may not… Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Read more