Author: Julie Ngadan

Appreciating blessings in life

Hari Raya Aidilfitri, also known as Eid ul-Fitr, is one of the most significant Islamic festivals, celebrated by Muslims all over the world. It is a time of joy, forgiveness, and celebration, where the festival brings families and friends together to enjoy a variety of foods, exchange gifts and duit

Dining with a view

In honour of Ramadan, Kampung Santubong’s Cafe Tapok has prepared a variety of mouthwatering dishes for its customers to savour, in addition to the meals that South Korean actor Yoo Seung Ho enjoyed while filming “Off The Grid”. Enjoy delicious food, admire the scenery This eatery made headlines earlier this year

Bring on the keto cake!

Diabetic people, or even those with high blood sugar levels, cannot eat too much sugary foods. Realising this, the KETO Pound Cake by FoodGenius founder, Dr Nur Athirah Hashim, produces pound cakes that are keto-friendly, sugar-free, and gluten-free so that everyone can enjoy the sweet life without worrying about their

An exquisite taste of horror

Book title: Imaginary FriendAuthor: Stephen ChboskyISBN: 9781409184829Publisher: OrionPublication year: 2020 The shadows were not terrifying. They were the proof that light exists. The fire and brimstone were all a mirage. The clouds nothing but steam inside a bathroom. All he needed to do was wipe away the mirror. He didn’t

Take a hike!

Hiking is undoubtedly both physically and mentally challenging. However, according to outdoorsman Allan Bacelon Gunben, the jaw-dropping beauty of the vista from the summit of the mountain you’ve climbed will make all of the difficulties and pain seem to simply vanish. Conquer trails, admire the view, defeat stress One of

Places to sungkey during Ramadan 2023

Sungkey, or break-of-fast, is synonymous with the month of Ramadan. I believe Kuchingites are eager to eat (and break their fast) at their preferred restaurants and indulge in their favourite foods. Muslims around the world have just a few days left to enjoy the month of Ramadan. What’s interesting is

Halal bakkwa is here!

It used to be challenging to find halal bakkwa in Kuching 10 years ago. But thanks to our hardworking fellow Sarawakian, Azlandy Mohammid Ali Tuah, owner of TS.CO La Barbacoa, who has produced scrumptious halal bakkwa made in accordance with the genuine traditional recipe using only halal sources and ingredients,

Savour the Thai flavours

Thai food has become one of the most influential cuisines in the world. Nowadays, you can find many Thai restaurants in Kuching. One of them is Thai House, which emphasises the use of original herbs, spices, and other ingredients from the Land of the White Elephant in efforts to maintain

Binari — sweet smell of success

One essential item that should always be packed when travelling is perfume. However, the size of the perfume bottle, which is usually large and quite heavy, puts a burden on travellers to carry it. For that reason, Binari created decanted perfumes, especially for travellers and others who desire to experiment

Sail away into sunset with Sarawak River Cruise

What could be more magical than cruising through the lovely twilight sunset along Sungai Sarawak on board the Sarawak River Cruise on your special day? In addition to watching the spectacular sight of reds, oranges, yellows, and violets in the sky as the sun sets over the body of water, you