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Interview: (Arwah) Hajjah Nafisah binte Mansor
With gentle humour and deep clarity, the late Mdm Nafisah guided us through her memories of Brani — stories of resilience, rituals, and...


Interview: Haji Salim bin Suleh
Historian, footballer, and fierce advocate of Brani pride, Haji Salim shares with us a sweeping view of island life — from his days at...


Interview: Hajjah Khadijah binte Omar
Elegant and quietly powerful, Hajjah Khadijah remembers life in Selat Sengkir — the barracks, the wells, the quiet strength of women. Her...


Interview: Mr. Osman bin Haji Samad
From building ships out of scrap to playing sea-bound war games, Mr Osman’s memories are filled with saltwater, imagination, and...


Interview: Mr Sauki bin Bujang
An enterprising spirit from a young age, Mr Sauki recalls the vibrant energy of Selat Sengkir — from selling ice cream and titbits to...


Interview: Mdm. Mustainah binte Hussein
Though she grew up on Pulau Blakang Mati, Mdm Mustainah’s heart was anchored to Brani — where she went to school, fell in love, and...


Interview: Ms. Patricia Lee
An interview with Ms. Patricia Lee


Pindang Ikan: The Tide's First Offering
Pindang ikan, with its sour tamarind base and bursts of chili, was the dish that welcomed those fish home.
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