How Dr Moja, an RUMC alumnus bridges the world of medicine and entertainment.
Dr Moja, medical doctor by the day, pop musician by night.
When Takluk: Lahad Datu hit the silver screens, it resonated deeply with audiences, capturing the bravery and unwavering spirit of Malaysia’s security forces during the intense ‘Ops Daulat’ operation against the militant group of the Sulu Sultanate. Though it was a time of sorrow, marked by loss, it also served as a powerful testament to the courage and sacrifice of our armed forces, who stood strong and emerged victorious, inspiring the nation with their heroism.
Dr Ahmad Mujahid Husni or more affectionately known as Dr Moja is a member of the band Monalyssa, which recently debuted a fresh track called Peluang for the movie Lahad Datu, starring well-known actors such as Syafiq Kyle, Kamal Adli, and veteran actor Eman Manan.
During the day, Dr Moja, may seem like your average friendly neighbourhood doctor. But beneath the blue scrubs is a talented artist who blazes the night with his award-winning electronic pop music.
By day, he goes by Dr Moja – carrying the crucial role of providing care to a diverse range of patients as a general practitioner, offering his expertise across various clinics. By night, he adopts another persona, becoming a musician in another rising star Disco-synth pop band called Late Night Frequency.
He walks that tight-rope between the two – hoping for a way to merge the love for both – that speaks to the core of his being, his raison d’etre.
Due to his unique choice of professions, the doctor-musician lives an extraordinary life as a bridge between the world of medical services and the entertainment industry.
From suicide, depression to drug abuse — these are the challenges faced by many in world of entertainment. This is where Dr Moja often provides mental health support in an informal setting to his peers in the music industry.
Dr Moja explains that many indulge in music as a way to express themselves. But some may drift away from reality, affecting their mental health in the process.
“Sometimes, when we immerse ourselves too much in the creative world, we get detached from reality, affecting our mental health” – Dr Moja.
Educational journey
Dr Moja is an alumnus of a prestigious all-boys school, Sekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Ipoh (STAR).
Never been one to settle, Dr Moja has always been one to excel not only in his academics, but also in his education outside of the classroom – being a saxophonist & a drum major of his school marching band, as well as excelling in sports as an athlete.
He then embarked on his higher education under the sponsorship of Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA), completing two years of study in A Levels at INTEC Education College – a premier institution for pre-university studies in Shah Alam, Malaysia.
While being passionate about music, he aspired to become a doctor. Upon completing A Levels at INTEC, he pursued medicine in RUMC (formerly known as Penang Medical College).
RUMC, which stands for RCSI + UCD Malaysia Campus, offers students to study medicine in both Ireland and Malaysia.
In Ireland, the student can choose to study in either University College Dublin (UCD) or Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI) for 2.5 years and later, another 2.5 years in Penang. In Dr Moja’s case, he studied in UCD.
This programme is becoming a popular option for those seeking a more cost-effective way to fund their education in medicine.
Moja the doctor
When he was working as a medical officer in the psychiatric department, his role involved tending to patients in a busy clinic setting and being on-call for emergency psychiatric cases.
The work was challenging but essential, given the increasing prevalence of psychiatric illnesses in society, including suicidal ideation and self-harm.
After his time at one of the busiest hospitals in Klang Valley, Hospital Serdang, he transitioned to a career as a general practitioner, offering his services across various clinics.
Moja the musician
Young Moja at the age of nine picked up the guitar and never stopped since then. Always having a natural flair for the arts, he is a self-taught guitarist and is also able to play other instruments, namely the saxophone to which he was able to represent his school for orchestra and marching band competitions.
That was where he learnt the basics of music theory, discipline and where his passion for music further flourished.
In recent years, he has experimented with different music styles and evolved through various bands he was a part of. He is currently active in Monalyssa and Late Night Frequency.
Among the band’s many achievements, Late Night Frequency was awarded the best electronic/dance pop song on AIM 23 (Anugerah Industri Muzik) for their upbeat track “Fun, Lust, Love”.
Dr Moja performing with his band – Late Night Frequency 
Dr Moja performing with his band – Late Night Frequency 
Dr Moja performing with his band – Late Night Frequency 
Dr Moja performing with his band – Late Night Frequency Dr Moja performing with his band – Late Night Frequency 
Dr Moja performing with his band – Late Night Frequency
Having just launched their latest single, Santuari, Late Night Frequency is set to release their second album by the end of this year, marking one of their most highly anticipated projects.
The sky is not the limit, the mind is
When intellect is combined with creativity, one can do wonders in service of others. Doctors in hospitals save lives every day. In the case of Dr Moja, he takes it up a notch by saving lives through his music.
Dr Moja says, “Many of my songs are written to whisper to broken souls and troubled minds. At times, I receive messages from people who listen to my music, saying they were on the verge of committing suicide,” he added, explaining that they stop short of doing so after hearing the songs.
