KitorangSG EP 8: Jatt Ali

During the 1970s, Singapore’s Malay community faced rapid urbanisation and changing social values. Black Dog Bone’s music — with its themes of love, humour, and everyday life — reflected the aspirations of Malay youth seeking modernity without abandoning cultural roots. The 1970s and early 1980s we…

KitorangSG EP 7: Ustaz Ruknuddin

Ruqyah is an Islamic practice involving the recitation of certain Qur’anic verses and supplications with the intention of seeking protection, healing or relief from spiritual unseen afflictions. More specifically it can be used for issues like the evil eye, black magic or witchcraft (siḥr), jinn po…

KitorangSG EP 6: Muhammad Haikal Nekla

When Mr Muhammad Haikal Nekla dropped out of secondary school at 16 due to family issues and began working full-time to help support them, he intended to go back to complete his education some day. He made good on the promise only many years later. In May this year, the 36-year-old became the valed…

KitorangSG EP 5: Aidil Sharin Sahak

Aidil Sharin Sahak is a name that has lately sparked both pride and reflection among Singaporeans. Once a domestic stalwart as a player—and later coach in the local clubs before venturing ti Malaysia and Indonesia —he has now earned the Malaysia Super League Coach of the Year after leading Kuching …

KitorangSG EP4: Dr Fahamy Koenitz

KitorangSG is a new vodcast/podcast produced by Malay News and Current Affairs unit of Mediacorp. KitorangSG will delve into the captivating stories of Singaporeans from diverse backgrounds, showcasing their unique life experiences and perspectives. This week Dr. Mohamad Fahamy Koenitz Bin Iskandar…

KitorangSG EP3: Yulianna Frederika

To bring about a positive change to the communities – that’s the aim of Lepak Conversations a brainchild of Yulianna Frederika. Lepak Conversations is a social advocacy and research platform in Singapore whose efforts are backed by extensive data and statistics. Yulianna shares the challenges in ma…