The Stringer

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Post published:December 12, 2025
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[ The Stringer ] A friend Whatsapped me after watching The Stringer with this question — “Does Gary Knight have a personal grudge against Nick Ut?” (more…)

Remembering Tohoku 311

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Post published:August 6, 2020
Post category:Asia Documentary

Remembering Tohoku 311

On March 11, 2011, a 9.0 undersea megathrust earthquake devastated homes and lives in the Tohoku region. (more…)

Salim & Jorna: The Story of Love

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Post published:July 21, 2020
Post category:Asia Bangladesh Boktabali Documentary Just Saying On Photography Personal Projects
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It is a good thing that Salim Javed is not a Singaporean because his view on love and marriage would have gotten him into a lot of trouble with Singaporean women. (more…)

[ BOOK LIVES ] Living With The Enemy by Donna Ferrato

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Post published:July 20, 2020
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A book that confuses me. Cannot understand why love can be so violent. (more…)

[ BOOK LIVES ] Deeds of War by James Nachtwey

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Post published:July 20, 2020
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Unlike many photo book lovers, I am not particularly interested in getting them signed by the authors. (more…)

In God’s Country

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Post published:July 4, 2020
Post category:Asia Documentary Malaysia Travel Travel Asia

In God’s Country

[ KOTA BARU, KELANTAN ] Up north in Peninsular Malaysia and bordering southern Thailand, Kelantan is the last Malaysia state where the Islamic Party of Malaysia still rules, albeit by a small majority. (more…)

Below The Line

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Post published:July 3, 2020
Post category:Asia Documentary

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Below The Line

In mid-2000s, I volunteered as a photographer for a Singapore NGO, where I was able to use my storytelling skills to raise awareness and money for rural communities in Asia. (more…)

Goodbye Meulaboh

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Post published:July 3, 2020
Post category:Asia Documentary Indonesia Meulaboh Personal Projects

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Goodbye Meulaboh

Depending on whom you asked, the reconstruction progress in tsunami-ravaged Meulaboh is either very swift or very slow.

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Any Given Sunday

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Post published:June 29, 2020
Post category:Asia Documentary Personal Projects Singapore Singapore Projects

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Any Given Sunday

This is a modern-day Cinderella story about the thousands of Filipino women working as domestic workers in Singapore homes. (more…)

Are You A Real Photojournalist?

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Post published:June 19, 2020
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My photojournalism class just ended and I have decided to write a ‘checklist’ for the students, to let them decide whether or not they have learned anything useful. (more…)