The exotic fruit season is now back. These days, when you visit the market, you can easily find durians, mangosteens, rambutans and even dabai on sale. It is the perfect time to enjoy these local delights and you better hurry, as they don’t enjoy much shelf life. Each year, Sarawak
What started as a mere hobby turned into serious business for leather artisan Chim Yee Hui as she took a leap of faith and quit her day job as an engineer to pursue leathercrafting. After several years of perfecting her craft in Kuala Lumpur and France, she returned to Kuching
Sape is easily the most recognisable musical instrument of Sarawak and it is often associated with the sounds of the rainforest. Sape luthier Ezra Tekola reveals the process of making the lute, which he describes as challenging, but also therapeutic. Keeping tradition alive The distinct sounds of the sape are
Lee Fah Mee is one of the leading local brands that most Sarawakians could relate to. During its initial establishment in the 1950s, Lee Fah was actually running a very different business compared to today. A homegrown brand that goes global Growing up as a Sarawakian — traditional brand names
Sarawakian Anniketyni Madian recently caught the attention of the Malaysian art industry with her complex and elaborately-designed sculptures, which are inspired by the ‘Pua Kumbu’. As a tribute to her Iban heritage, she reflects the intricacies of the traditional textile in her sculptures. Infusing heritage and culture in contemporary art
The rise of video-sharing platform YouTube has contributed a lot in helping aspiring and independent artistes grow their careers. In 2011, Sibu’s talented young singer Fatin Majidi saw the opportunity and utilised the platform to pursue her childhood passion in music. Creating her own style of music Singer Fatin Majidi’s
In today’s world, getting an insurance policy can be considered a necessity. However, there are still many people who either cannot afford it or do not believe in getting insured. Because of that, selling insurance policies is no walk in the park, say agents who share the challenges they face
The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly put to a halt many things. We could no longer practice our regular routines, and we need to take extra precautions whenever we are outdoors. However, with ongoing large scale vaccinations, there is a glimmer of hope for our lives to return to normal. Hoping
With the closure of gyms and fitness studios, many regular patrons were left to bear the brunt. But after months of adapting to the current situation, many had learnt to workout at home, despite boundaries. Staying fit and healthy in times of the pandemic Since the implementation of the movement
For almost three decades, skateboarder Denny ZFK had gone through numerous experiences. Battling society’s perception, he persevered and successfully established his own school for skateborders. From public nuisance to a recognised sport Back in the day, society perceived skateboarders as criminals and vandals, and in Malaysia, there are no exceptions.
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