Author: Hafiz Samat

Social media and coffee are two things he can’t live without as a film enthusiast. He plans to manage them in moderation as he grows older and wiser.

Embrace the Imperfections of Life with “Shun Day” by The Flame Of The Forest

September 29, 2020

The Flame Of The Forest (FOTF), the Singaporean instrumental world music band is back with a new single this September. Read on to know more about it! Credits: Flame of The Forest From the previous interview with the band in August, the enthusiastic guys from the FOTF; Govin Tan, Jeffrey Tan, Caleb Koa, Andy Chong and … More Embrace the Imperfections of Life with “Shun Day” by The Flame Of The Forest

Sarah X. Miracle’s Debut Single, “Don’t Say It”

September 14, 2020

Sarah X. Miracle is rebirthed with a salt-of-the-earth perspective in the dimensions of The Empowered, The Lover and The Introspective. Read on to know more about her! Sarah X. Miracle is a Singaporean R&B-Pop singer, songwriter and entrepreneur and she is back with fresh new single –  Don’t Say It! As her comeback, Sarah X. … More Sarah X. Miracle’s Debut Single, “Don’t Say It”

Healthcare Frontliner by definition, a talented photographer by Pride

August 31, 2020

Summing up The Fifth Parlour’s National Day special, supporting local talents, we met up with a local healthcare professional in Singapore who lives a double life. He attends to patients in hospitals and snaps picturesque images during his free time. Meet Faizul Azhar!   Nursing was not initially a career plan for Faizul. He took … More Healthcare Frontliner by definition, a talented photographer by Pride

Immerse Yourselves in the Symphonies of the Flame of The Forest

August 22, 2020

Keeping themselves productive was the key for the band since the lockdown as Singapore slowly recovers in the next phase. The members of the Flame Of The Forest did just that as they deliver their own brand of music compositions in Singapore and beyond. The Fifth Parlour had the opportunity to catch up with the … More Immerse Yourselves in the Symphonies of the Flame of The Forest

Uncovering Faiz Othman’s DNA as an Actor and Writer

August 6, 2020

Faiz Othman’s dream acting role is to be a forensic officer, a person who studies human DNA and be ready to study the crime scenes. The Fifth Parlour met up with him to decipher his creative journey as a Singaporean writer and actor! Credits: Faiz Othman Being a bookworm, Faiz translates his interest in romance … More Uncovering Faiz Othman’s DNA as an Actor and Writer

MediaCorp TV Drama Classics and Singapore Movies Streaming on Netflix from August 2020!

August 4, 2020

Grab your popcorns or Kacang Putih and chill with your close kakis (friends) this August as Mediacorp teams up with Netflix to bring you over 55 evergreen MediaCorp titles. From August 1, Singapore screen icons such as Phua Chu Kang, Liang Po Po and more will be streamed. A multilingual medley of MediaCorp classic content … More MediaCorp TV Drama Classics and Singapore Movies Streaming on Netflix from August 2020!

Operation Tomodachi: The Tale of the Brave Souls From the Fukushima 50

July 26, 2020

Great news for movie-goers in Singapore since the reopening of the cinemas in July! Encore Films is back to deliver its diverse films from the region and beyond! With social distancing and safety measures in place, patrons felt comfortable with their loved ones as we adapt to the new normal. If you are fan of … More Operation Tomodachi: The Tale of the Brave Souls From the Fukushima 50

Intriguing, Serious, Epic! Don’t Miss Out the Suspenseful Continuation of Viu Original: The Bridge Season Two As it Premieres on June 15

June 18, 2020

Credits: Viu The award-winning English regional drama, The Bridge is back for its season two on Viu! Based on the original Swedish/Danish crime drama created and written by Hans Rosenfeldt under Endemol Shine Group, the 10-episode second season is produced by Viu with association with HBO Asia Originals. Through its virtual press conference not long … More Intriguing, Serious, Epic! Don’t Miss Out the Suspenseful Continuation of Viu Original: The Bridge Season Two As it Premieres on June 15

Swoon over Narysal Nurdanel’s vocals in “Fade Away”!

June 15, 2020

Credits: Narysal Nurdanel One of Singapore’s rising singers, Narysal Nurdanel just released his first single, Fade Away. The single recently hit the airwaves via local radio stations such as 987FM. The Fifth Parlour had the chance to chat with Narysal via email as we adapted to the social distancing measures in place. Read on to … More Swoon over Narysal Nurdanel’s vocals in “Fade Away”!

Catch Music Matters Live from Home Season 2 With Simple Plan Kick Starting the Show on 3 June!

June 3, 2020

Simple Plan shines the spotlight on artists from Singapore and the Asia Pacific region with an online livestream series! Branded Ltd and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will be launching the second season of the Music Matters Live from Home series featuring leading Singaporean artists such as RRILEY, Sezairi, iNCH, Aisyah Aziz, Narelle and more. … More Catch Music Matters Live from Home Season 2 With Simple Plan Kick Starting the Show on 3 June!