Author: Julie Ngadan

New Year’s Resolutions for Moms 

Learning to be more patient, encouraging open communication with the kids, and striking a healthy work-life balance are all possible motherly resolutions. Depending on her objectives and situations, every mother may have different resolutions each year. New set of goals to pursue Being a mother is not an easy task, don’t

Celebrating diversity and inclusivity

Where you at, competent individuals? Come and compete in Classy Model International Borneo 2024, a modelling pageant that honours diversity and inclusivity. Inclusive Elegance As announced in print and on social media, Classy Model International Borneo 2024 is now accepting entries for its upcoming modelling pageant.  This competition, originating in Bali,

16 boxers to represent Sarawak at Sukma 2024

KUCHING: Sixteen of the top boxers from the Sarawak Amateur Boxing Association (SABA) will represent the state at the 2024 Malaysia Games (Sukma 2024). Its president Datuk Rahman Lariwoo said 12 of the 16 boxers are men, and the remaining four are women. He said the association has confidence in

Discovering Niah

Niah has been a place of human activity for more than 50,000 years, and various early studies found in the caves show a pattern of subsistence living and hunting. But what were these activities, and what did the people there do? Niah National Park’s cultural, natural wonders Niah National Park,

Beauty with a purpose

As the first runner-up for the 2023 Queen of the World Malaysia, Ezza Noni Hadjeli leveraged her platform to advocate for marginalised women. Leave no woman behind SARAWAK-born Ezza Noni Hadjeli has a clear aim: she wants to keep advocating for women in the country, especially those who are oppressed

Empowered by faith

Esther Law Lee Poh, the woman of many blessings, shared her remarkable and inspiring journeys to achieve the great success she has today. The woman of many blessings I am truly still puzzled as to where to begin writing about this incredible woman’s life story as I write this article,

Kimi Tomas: Beauty queen who whispers for love

Kimi Tomas, the 2023 Mrs Global Asian winner, may have triumphed in Melaka in February this year, but her unshakable desire to showcase her Bornean identity to the world has never wavered. In October, the beauty queen released her debut single in her native language Iban, titled “Telai Pengerindu” (Whispers

Indulge your palate

Craving for Sarawak food, but you live in Peninsular Malaysia? Worry no more because Lengis Restaurant has a wide selection of foods that will satisfy all of your cravings. Sarawakian flavours in Selangor People from the Land of the Hornbills who live in Peninsular Malaysia, especially in Selangor and Kuala

Spreading joy with every pani puri platter

I still recall my first taste of idli given by our lab cleaner, Aunty Selamah — the white, smooth, fluffy, and slightly tangy cake was unquestionably a chef’s kiss when dipped into the spicy coconut milk chutney! Aunty Selamah, who quietly observed me eating, would give me this famous Indian