Imran Azim Iskandar, a young violinist who has recently made a name for himself on the international stage, won several categories in the World Championships of Performing Arts in California. The 17-year-old revealed that he has always been drawn to the harmonious tones of the violin. Young violinist shares how it all began Growing
Art is a form of storytelling. For cultural arts, it tells the story of the endeavour from yesteryear, dating back centuries. An art form that originated in the Heng Hua community in China — paper cutting — is currently facing extinction. However, paper cutting artist Tay Thian Min finds it
Behind ZUS Coffee is a chief operating officer who perseveres in the name of passion. Prior to building the brand, Venon Tian has more than a decade of business experience under his belt. The path to success Perseverance, resilience, and persistence — these are some of the attributes that businessman
The highly-anticipated annual Kuching Food Festival 2023 through the eyes of the writer. Kuching Food Festival 2023: More creative, more choices, more fun The annual Kuching Food Festival returns with an array of appealing foods that reflect the city’s UNESCO status as a “Creative City of Gastronomy”. Looking back over
International artist Marcos Kueh made his mark at the recent “Textile Biennial” art event held in Rijswijk Museum, the Netherlands. As he searches for who he is as a Sarawakian, Kueh discovers and rediscovers his roots through his passion for textile art. Beyond the motifs As humans, we warrant a life that is fused with
DECORATING with wax seals is currently popular. These round-shaped memorabilia recall memories of a time when letters were mailed rather than emailed. A classic ornament, it is true that receiving letters embellished with these seals gives a certain delight. Every piece is unique, influenced by how the wax flows from
With its witty remarks and humorous melody, the music video ‘We Are BIG’ garnered over 40,000 views within days of its upload on the O2 Cinematics YouTube channel. The video, which showcases the elements of Sarawak, has captured the attention of many people while instilling a sense of pride in those
Yalina Fiona Keith is determined to pursue her dreams despite being a single mother. As new challenges arise, she strives to achieve her goals before the age of 80. Juggling life as a working single mum Yalina Fiona Keith has had to go through numerous trials to get to where
IT is crucial to find a solution to gender-based violence, especially for women who have suffered rape trauma. Survivors often get the short end of the stick because there is so much stigma associated with sexual abuse. The Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS) Vice President, Kimberley Tan, echoed the
A progression into acceptance As we know, tattoos serve many purposes. Historically, tattoos served many purposes, such as social identification, punishment or branding, and adornment for aesthetic purposes. Yet, they are often stigmatised and frowned upon, as society often associates tattoos with negative influences, social deviance, and an act of
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