SHORT TAKES: A Story On Ice Cream And Manners
My late mother was always strict about having good manners. So, saying “please” and “thank you” was a must for everyone in the family at all times. And here’s a story from more than four decades ago to illustrate this point.
CATATAN PENCINTA KOPI – Tiada Apa Yang Berlaku ‘By Chance’
Ketika di Phillip Island, Australia, kami bersekempatan untuk menyaksikan pulangnya beribu-ribu burung penguin ke sarang. Segerombolan Little Penguin ini akan berlabuh di pantai daripada laut ketika matahari terbenam. Mereka akan tiba tepat pada masa yang dijanjikan setiap hari sehingga membolehkan pengusaha pelancong menjual tiket-tiket kepada pengunjung dari seluruh dunia!
CATATAN PENCINTA KOPI – Ramadan itu Masa Berpuasa atau Bersuka-Ria?
Menghirup kopi di pagi hari ini sambil menatal media sosial di skrin telefon pintar, terlihat beberapa iklan bufet Ramadan yang telah pun diaktifkan. Sebenarnya, andai kita mahu jujur dengan diri sendiri, ramai daripada kita yang telah tersasar daripada objektif hadirnya Ramadan. Terdetik di hati ini, Ramadan itu masa berpuasa atau bersuka-ria?Jadi mengapa kita mengikut nafsu…
CATATAN PENCINTA KOPI – Menghitung Berkat Allah SWT
Mentaliti mangsa atau victim mentality semakin menyerlah di zaman ini apabila apa sahaja yang berlaku di dalam kehidupan, mangsanya itu adalah diri kita. Apabila kehidupan dilanda halangan, serta-merta kita melihat diri sebagai mangsa, pantas berkongsi duka lara di media sosial supaya ramai insan yang sudi untuk memujuk dan berpihak kepada diri kita, sedangkan sebagai seorang…
CATATAN PENCINTA KOPI – Monotoni Menuju Ilahi
Pernah menonton filem Groundhog Day dibintangi Bill Murray di mana watak utamanya, Phil Connors, terperangkap di dalam gelung masa dan perlu melakukan perkara yang sama, setiap hari selama bertahun-tahun lamanya sehingga beliau melakukan perkara yang betul? Kehidupan seorang mukmin itu sebenarnya persis Groundhog Day.
SHORT TAKES: New Year, Same ‘ol Peeps at the Masjid
Strict SOPs are long gone, and we’ve all been given a HUGE reminder and wake-up call by the Almighty Himself, yet…
SHORT TAKES: Here’s My (Old) New Year Wish
What do you hope for this New Year? Here’s what M.Zulkifli has to say…
CATATAN PENCINTA KOPI – Apa Kena Dengan Pemandu Motosikal?
Insiden yang saya alami ini bukan sekali dua, setiap hari saya memerhatikan pemandu motosikal memandu melawan arus, tidak menghiraukan lampu merah, menggunakan laluan pejalan kaki, apa-apa sahaja kelakuannya asalkan ia memudahkan, menjimatkan masa dan minyak motor mereka!
The Gen-X Space: 10 Things I Miss About JB Life in the 80s
By: M.Zulkifli A couple of weeks ago, I returned to my hometown of JB (Johor Bahru, in case you didn’t know) and stayed at an Airbnb, at Country Garden Danga Bay. It’s a pretty lively place these days, but of course, this stretch of land didn’t even exist when I was growing up. Yeah, I…
Short Takes: UBAH Begins at Home!
In just mere hours, Malaysians will be going to the polls to elect a new government. But really, a lot of the negative things we go through in our daily lives come from our very own attitudes and mindset that no politician can alter overnight. Want change? Let’s begin with ourselves!
The Gen-X Space: I Could Have Been an Army Man
So, I genuinely wanted to be an RMC boy. And to serve my country as a soldier was actually one of my “cita-cita” then.
The Gen-X Space: Letters to My Mother
Once upon a time, people wrote letters. Like, actual letters. Where you had to sit down on a chair, whip out a piece of paper, and write down your thoughts with a pencil or pen.
SHORT TAKES: Allah’s Love, Actually
As we strive to become better Muslims in a post-pandemic world, let’s question ourselves as to how we’ve repaid Allah’s love and mercy for us. We’ve been tested severely these past couple of years, but have those tests led us closer to Him? While entertainment festivals are packing in the masses on a weekly basis,…
SHORT TAKES: For Us, There Really is Only ONE Choice…
There is no Sederhana in the hereafter. A “happy medium” does not exist. It’s either Jannah or Jahanam. And it’s very obvious what we should be working for. And no matter how much we struggle with our sins and imperfections, we should not lose sight of this ultimate goal.
CATATAN PENCINTA KOPI – Keajaiban Berterusan
Oleh: Mimi Zayn Setiap hari aku tidak akan lupa untuk meminta supaya Allah permudahkan segala urusanku. Selain daripada urusan yang telah dirancang, banyak masa aku tidak tahu apa urusan lain yang aku akan lakukan lagi tetapi aku yakin yang aku perlu bersandar kepada-Nya untuk menguruskan kehidupan seharianku.
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CATATAN PENCINTA KOPI – Mengingati Pencipta Ketika Menghirup Americano
Kopi menjadi peneman pagi. Peneman mesyuarat maya, peneman angan-anganku, pengisi perut yang masih cuba berpuasa selang, detik kopi itu dihirup, pengalaman indah itu membuatkan aku mengingati Allah SWT, betapa diberikan-Nya sehari lagi untuk bernafas, untuk merasai segala nikmat yang Dia kurniakan kepadaku.
SHORT TAKES – It’s a New Year: Let’s Block, Unfollow and Mute our Way to a Better Life!
Salam Ma’al Hijrah! I think we can all agree that many of us need a major ‘hijrah’ when it comes to our social media habits and consumption. For a Muslim, the risks are apparent and aplenty. It’s fertile ground for cultivating everything ‘mazmumah’ – self-centredness, envy, jealousy, arrogance, love for the world etc. So, how…
SHORT TAKES: “That’s A Lie!” – Handling Difficult Guests On Air
Have you ever wondered what a TV anchor/host feels when interviewing a difficult guest? How do YOU feel watching it on TV? If you’re the anchor or host, it’s really the ultimate test of your professionalism.
SHORT TAKES: When it’s Time to Step Up at Work
It’s a common complaint; no promotion, no pay increase, no progress at work. But just like in the movies, you have to move your own story. Sitting around, complaining on social media won’t get anyone, anywhere. Here’s one tip: LEAD A PROJECT.
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