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Hariz Othman: Malaysian representative to Mister Tourism World 2021

Bachelor of Malaysia 2021 grand winner Hariz Othman has always desired to change himself. Hariz was once a timid guy, but today he is able to stand confidently thanks to the pageant competition. He will represent Malaysia in the upcoming Mister Tourism World 2021, slated to be held in the Dominican Republic.

Kek Lapis Mooncake: Unique flavours all-in-one

Each year, we can see unique mooncake flavours being introduced during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Due to the popularity of the delicacy as well as the Chinese culture of giving out mooncakes, it’s not uncommon to hunt for the prettiest mooncake boxes in town as a sign of prosperity or social

Heritage Clay Crafts: Built on tradition

As an artisan, Nabilah Abdullah believes that local ceramics could go a long way if they are properly developed. At the same time, she advocates for the originality of ceramics, as she does not want its cultural elements and historical heritage to become obsolete. Preserving culture and heritage through ceramics

Sarawak Gerontology and Geriatrics Society: A focus on healthy aging

Retiring does not mean expiring. In the hope of keeping senior citizens busy, the Sarawak Gerontology and Geriatrics Society (SGGS) actively holds events and seminars. Despite the pandemic, the society continues its aim via the internet. Full and productive lives in golden years Reaching the golden age in life does not mean

History of Padungan’s oldest traditional tea shop

Over the centuries, when immigration between countries was popular, the Indians and the Chinese brought their culture and traditions into Malaysia. So, when Grandfather Chang came to Kuching from China, he brought along his skills of making spices and brewing herbal tea, which led to the establishment of Khee Hiang Traditional

From music notes to Cakes and Dough

During the pandemic, violin teacher Melissa Yeo discovered a new passion as she learned to adapt to the difficult days of lockdowns and restrictions. Moving from violins to ovens, Melissa now enjoys being surrounded by the aroma of her pastries, although she admitted that she hardly had any time for herself nowadays.  Making

The race to herd immunity

After months of battling the Covid-19 pandemic, people around the world race to get vaccinated as reaching high vaccination rates will be the key to achieving broad protection against the coronavirus. Fortunately, Sarawak has achieved herd immunity for its adult population, with 86.7 percent already fully vaccinated. Enough vaccines for

A quacky career change

The pandemic has taught us many things. More importantly, it taught us to adapt to the current situation. Local event company, Kaizen Quality Sdn Bhd, took up the challenge brought upon by the virus, and trained their employees to handle ducks instead of humans. From event management to duck farming

Claire Flora — Blooming business

Creative careers are more than just fun and rewarding — they can also be lucrative, stable and a great way to work with and help people every day. Florist Ellen Kong says that trends may change but fresh flowers will never go out of style. Buds of perseverance The flower

Amusing, useful and interesting online products

The Internet has revolutionised the way we shop. Because of the many advantages and benefits, more people these days prefer buying things online over the conventional method of going into stores. Plus, shopping online allows them to find many products that they cannot find in a physical store. Things you