Author: Julie Ngadan

Kita Festival — Fine dining at its best

The recent Kita Food Festival: Four-Hand Dinner paired chefs Anthony Yeoh from Summer Hill, Singapore, with John Lim from Roots Bistronomy, Kuching, for an unforgettable night as both chefs successfully brought their best, incorporating seasonal and non-seasonal local ingredients into their carefully curated bistro dishes. Familiar food prepared in novel

SONIC ECSTASY

I am sure K-pop fans still haven’t completely “healed” after being “bombarded” with incredible performances over the last weekend by South Korean stars, namely Taeyang, CL, Suho, and Hyo. A thrilling two-day music extravaganza The electrifying two-day Borneo Sonic Music Festival (BSMF), which was organised by BME International (Malaysia) Sdn

Mee Sedap, grilled meat — A match made in heaven

Who would have thought that the combination of lamb and wagyu skewers with Mee Sedap offered at a renowned food festival would become a huge hit with the public? Well, Toko Daging has proven it. A taste you’ll remember Here’s some good news for fans of meat skewers — Toko

Francissca Peter doll: A tribute to the iconic singer

Wesley Juntan, widely recognised by his brand name Wesley Hilton, has unveiled a remarkable creation, the Francissca Peter customised Barbie doll, paying tribute to the iconic Malaysian singer. According to Wesley, he feels very honoured to create a doll for Francissca Peter because, to him, she is a living legend

SFC’s role in preventing extinction of hornbills

Hornbills are totally protected under the Wild Life Protection Ordinance 1998. If found guilty, any person can be imprisoned for two years and fined RM25,000. To protect the bird’s habitat, the Sarawak Forestry Corporation has been establishing protected areas in Sarawak, such as national parks, nature reserves, and wildlife sanctuaries.

Hornbills: Endangered spiritual symbols

Unlike in Peninsular Malaysia, hornbills in Sarawak are often linked to the culture and history of the indigenous people. Hornbills are often hunted for their attractive feathers, casque, and sometimes meat. These hornbill parts are also sought after for traditional rituals, crafts, and decorative items. Deeply intertwined with tradition, culture,

Kenyalang: The majestic bird of Sarawak

Hornbills are synonymous with Sarawak. In fact, Sarawak is home to eight of the 62 hornbill species that exist worldwide, including the iconic Rhinoceros Hornbill, also called Kenyalang by the Iban. However, how accurately can Sarawakians name or classify the eight hornbill species? How well do you know your hornbills?

Food: The tie that binds us together

Malaysia is regarded as highly fortunate when compared to most nations because it is a paradise of delectable food, created by the numerous races that call this diverse country home. From the legendary Breakfast of the Gods Laksa Sarawak to rendang, roti canai, nasi lemak, masak lemak cili api, asam pedas,

Experiencing the spooks

Everyone has definitely had some kind of experience. According to the Stanford Encyclopaedia of Philosophy, experience is the result of exposure to or contact with something or an event in the surrounding world. However, what exactly does mystical experience mean? These days, many people associate it with remarkable and paranormal

Encountering a surprising truth

Title: Now You’re One of UsAuthor: Asa Nonami (translated by Michael and Vitsuko Volek)ISBN: 9781934287033Publisher: Vertical Inc. It’s not easy to understand another family. – Shito family household Author Asa Nonami’s psychological-thriller “Now You’re One of Us” was originally released in Japanese under its original name “Anki” and was translated