Singapore Idol Taufik Batisah's latest business venture: Being a property agent

Loh Keng Fatt
The Straits Times
Sep 24, 2019

Singer Taufik Batisah has homed in on another business opportunity - property sales.

The winner of Singapore Idol in the first season in 2004 has joined his property-agent brother.

Taufik, 37, who has also ventured into the fried chicken business with an outlet in Jalan Pisang, said in a video posted on Facebook on Sunday (Sept 22) that he constantly seeks "new challenges".

Tracing his path from singer to songwriter to music producer, he added that he then branched out into acting, business with Chix Hot Chicken and now property sales with his brother Mus.

Assuring his fans that his Batisah Brothers Property move is not a 180-degree career change, Taufik said music will continue to drive him forward.

"It's not a career change but it's definitely an addition. I am still your friendly 1st Singapore Idol that you know & luv."

His agency Hype Records has also quashed talk - which it labelled as "fake news" - that the singer may be quitting the industry.

"We hope this clarifies... any form of speculation that has risen amid the hazy air and F1 roar," it said in a statement online.

"Taufik Batisah's priority has been and remains as an accomplished singer, songwriter, actor and performer. Being an entrepreneur, Taufik has ventured into the F&B scene with aplomb and similarly now, he is partnering his brother to pursue entrepreneurial success in the property business arena."

Taufik's property move is timely as it comes amid a desire by the Government to help more first-time buyers with higher grants and more flexibility to choose the size of their Housing Board flat.

The multi-tasking Taufik has done well, with proof coming from a recent posting of a photo of his sleek Mercedes car.

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"Normally I would never post photos of my car but this one deserves a posting," he said, thanking the workshop people "for taking care of my baby".

He added in jest: "Siapa nak tumpang?" - which is Malay for "who wants a ride?".