April 27, 2026
Nek Saffiah: On Favourite Foods and 'The Flood'
Youth to Elder
Translation
Good morning, Nek!
My name is Maryam (redacted last name).
I am 10 years old and my birthday is on 17th April.
I love to draw, what do you like to do?
What is your favourite food?
Mine is chicken rice.
Which school did you go to?
I read that there was a flood in the past. On 10th December, there was a flood during Hari Raya.
Is this true or not?
Thank you
ML
Elder to Youth
Translation
Good morning, Maryam
I hope it's not too late for me to wish you a Happy Birthday.
I like to sew and cook.
I went to East Payoh Secondary school from 1976 to 1979. That was long ago!
Yes, the flood happened. I also experienced the flood when coming home from Geyland Serai.
Till the next time, Maryam.
Nek Saffiah
62
A Restauranteur
For over 20 years, she ran a bustling seafood restaurant—feeding generations of families, celebrating birthdays and weddings, building a community around her cooking. Now a loving grandmother of three, Nek Saffiah still finds joy in the kitchen, whipping up old favourites for the people she loves. Her stories come with a side of recipes, if you ask nicely.
April 27, 2026
Nek Saffiah: On Favourite Foods and 'The Flood'
Youth to Elder
Translation
Good morning, Nek!
My name is Maryam (redacted last name).
I am 10 years old and my birthday is on 17th April.
I love to draw, what do you like to do?
What is your favourite food?
Mine is chicken rice.
Which school did you go to?
I read that there was a flood in the past. On 10th December, there was a flood during Hari Raya.
Is this true or not?
Thank you
ML
Elder to Youth
Translation
Good morning, Maryam
I hope it's not too late for me to wish you a Happy Birthday.
I like to sew and cook.
I went to East Payoh Secondary school from 1976 to 1979. That was long ago!
Yes, the flood happened. I also experienced the flood when coming home from Geyland Serai.
Till the next time, Maryam.
Nek Saffiah
62
A Restauranteur
For over 20 years, she ran a bustling seafood restaurant—feeding generations of families, celebrating birthdays and weddings, building a community around her cooking. Now a loving grandmother of three, Nek Saffiah still finds joy in the kitchen, whipping up old favourites for the people she loves. Her stories come with a side of recipes, if you ask nicely.
April 27, 2026
Nek Saffiah: On Favourite Foods and 'The Flood'
Youth to Elder
Translation
Good morning, Nek!
My name is Maryam (redacted last name).
I am 10 years old and my birthday is on 17th April.
I love to draw, what do you like to do?
What is your favourite food?
Mine is chicken rice.
Which school did you go to?
I read that there was a flood in the past. On 10th December, there was a flood during Hari Raya.
Is this true or not?
Thank you
ML
Elder to Youth
Translation
Good morning, Maryam
I hope it's not too late for me to wish you a Happy Birthday.
I like to sew and cook.
I went to East Payoh Secondary school from 1976 to 1979. That was long ago!
Yes, the flood happened. I also experienced the flood when coming home from Geyland Serai.
Till the next time, Maryam.
Nek Saffiah
62
A Restauranteur
For over 20 years, she ran a bustling seafood restaurant—feeding generations of families, celebrating birthdays and weddings, building a community around her cooking. Now a loving grandmother of three, Nek Saffiah still finds joy in the kitchen, whipping up old favourites for the people she loves. Her stories come with a side of recipes, if you ask nicely.
