Firdaus Sani

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Title

Firdaus Sani

Contributor Item Type Metadata

First Name

Fidaus

Surname or Business Name

Sani

Years Affiliated

2023

Affiliation

Orang Laut SG

Birthplace

Singapore

Occupation

Founder, Orang Laut SG

Biographical Text

Firdaus Sani (Singapore) is a fourth-generation Orang Laut descendant whose ancestry can be traced to the Orang Pulau of Singapore and the Riau Islands. In 2020, Firdaus started oranglautsg, a page dedicated to retelling stories of Pulau Semakau through photographs and personal anecdotes. Firdaus has a keen interest in conservation issues and hopes to take on more sustainable approaches and strives to bridge the gap between sustainability and indigenous traditions. He runs a social enterprise and marketing agency, The Black Sampan, since 2021 that supports local non-profit organisations and ground-up initiatives. Firdaus shared his learnings as a speaker on TedxYouth@ Singapore, and made his first artistic showcase at Singapore’s Writers Festival 2021, and subsequently in the 2022’s edition. Firdaus and his family’s narratives have been featured on BBC, CNA, The Straits Times, and more.