
Fairway’s edge
The golf club was serene, removed from the noise of the city. My paternal grandfather — a veteran of the Japanese occupation — never set foot here. But his…
Aldin Jacinto Ali · · 3 min read

The golf club was serene, removed from the noise of the city. My paternal grandfather — a veteran of the Japanese occupation — never set foot here. But his…
Aldin Jacinto Ali · · 3 min read

Islam’s principle of maslaha (public welfare) aligns with the Four-Way Test’s aim to benefit the broader community.
Aldin Jacinto Ali · · 2 min read

As we mark the 25th anniversary of DAILY TRIBUNE, we celebrate the achievements of the past but we must also look toward the future.
Aldin Jacinto Ali · · 4 min read

In a world full of challenges, educators like Teacher Lyn, Mam Sy, and my cousin are beacons of hope.
Aldin Jacinto Ali · · 3 min read

June evokes not just the start of classes, but of identity — how we first learn to belong.
Aldin Jacinto Ali · · 3 min read

When no halal options are present, we often make do by bringing our own food or quietly going without.
Aldin Jacinto Ali · · 3 min read

Usually, our father would be silently contemplating on his faith and imparting lessons on trust and submission to us.
Aldin Jacinto Ali · · 2 min read

I have witnessed how the wrong choice of words — spoken too quickly, carelessly —can damage more than they reveal.
Aldin Jacinto Ali · · 2 min read

I owe a debt of gratitude to my godparents. Their presence shaped my journey in ways words can hardly express.
Aldin Jacinto Ali · · 2 min read

To those who lost but ran with honesty, dignity, and a desire to uplift — do not give up. You may not have gained a seat, but you earned respect.
Aldin Jacinto Ali · · 3 min read
