Author: Julie Ngadan

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

There and back again — why travellers return to the same destination

People love to travel for all sorts of reasons — to learn more about a country and its culture, to explore new places, to go food hunting, and more. For most people, travel is a positive means of escape — a break from routine, from work, from responsibilities, and from the

In the mood for good food?

Area24! That one eatery in Kuching that offers squid the size of an adult palm and Manok Gangster, a dish slathered with Carolina Reaper sauce. If you love spicy food, now is the moment to satiate your appetite and try how much heat you can endure with the Manok Gangster

Recovering from delivery

Women must develop a healthy balance between their mothering duties and self-care after giving birth. Lack of rest can cause mothers to become restless, potentially leading to postpartum depression. Parents, particularly first-timers, who do not have a family member to help care for the mother may benefit from the MamaCare

GE15: Big names among those defeated

KUALA LUMPUR: There were several upsets after the results of the 15th general election (GE15) were announced tonight when a number of big names were among those defeated. As at 11.45pm, among those who lost were UMNO veteran Tan Sri Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah in Gua Musang, UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri

I’m here to stay, says PSB veep

KUCHING: Engkilili assemblyman Dr Johnical Rayong Ngipa has shot down speculation that he is leaving Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB), categorically stating that there is no truth to such talk. “I’m one of the founding members of PSB and have been a staunch supporter of the party from its inception,” he

Remembering Rosli Dhobi and Rukun 13’s fight for independence

KUCHING: Independence fighter Rosli Dhobi’s spirit and courage to uphold religion and race should be sown among today’s generation. According to the deputy chairman of the Board of Trustees, Sarawak Malay Culture Foundation Charitable Trust (AKYBMS), Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais, Rosli Dhobi and Rukun 13 were a symbol of courage