What could you do less of? So many things to do, yet so many distractions .

What’s something most people don’t understand? How much the people in Gaza is suffering but at the same time, their faith in Allah remains strong. They are the strongest believers of Allah’s promise of an eternal life in the beautiful jannah.

You get to build your perfect space for reading and writing. What’s it like? I’m happy to read and write from somewhere that has a garden view. Other than being comfortable, it should have proper lighting and a good Internet connection. I plan to make over the home library but haven’t gotten round to do…

What colleges have you attended? I attended several colleges in different cities. I met my husband during my degree and alhamdulilah, we’ve been married for more than 28 years 🥰

Who are the biggest influences in your life? My mother and my teachers were the early biggest influences in my life but I’m someone who is open to change. As I learn more and meet many people, I try to improve myself. I’m still learning, adapting and growing. Knowledge is important. We should not rely…

How have your political views changed over time? As I grew older, I’m even more convinced that politicians can’t be trusted. However comes election , I would still dutifully queue in a long line, voting for those that I believe are the lesser evils.

If you started a sports team, what would the colors and mascot be? I’m not really a sporty person but I could still choose a mascot, right? Maybe I’d choose a yellow bumblebee or butterfly.

What makes you feel nostalgic? Rainy days always bring a wave of nostalgia for me, carrying me back to my childhood in Taiping, Malaysia’s wettest town. The rhythmic drumming of rain on the rooftops, the mist rolling over Maxwell Hill, and the smell of wet earth are all imprinted on my soul. As a child,…

What’s your favorite cartoon? My favourite cartoon is not the typical one. In fact, you might have never heard of it. The title is: From the Apennines to the Andes. It was a Japanese animated series that I watched as a young child. When I watched it, the story was dubbed into Malay. After googling…