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
Growing up, Dick Yong had no idea he had undiagnosed dyslexia. And when he matched the traits and personalities of one, everything finally made sense. Today, he is on a constant mission to raise dyslexia awareness in the community and even globally. Raising dyslexia awareness across the world Describing his life
I was granted the opportunity to watch Director, Producer and Cinematographer Alaric Soh’s first film, “Kumang — Aku ukai 17 agi”, before it hits cinemas nationwide on July 13. The movie is spoken in the Iban language and was filmed in Kuching. I went for it with an open mind as I
With business as his passion, Amin Aznizan aspires to develop an ecosystem within the community that would provide opportunities for others to grow. With empowerment as his strength, he hopes to introduce Sarawak to a wider audience. Helping others is key to success Business was all he knew. Throughout his
Sidi Munan has vivid memories of walking through Simpang Tiga, a rubber plantation in the 1950s, from his village Kampung Tabuan Dayak to his school St. Thomas’. The journey, which covered five to six miles, took him about an hour on foot. During these walks, he held onto his ‘bandong’
Heidi Munan’s incredible journey as a European living in Sarawak has touched many people with the knowledge she shares about the state’s beauty through her lens. Sarawak’s cultural heritage keeps Heidi Munan going There is so much about the beauty of Sarawak that intrigues Heidi Munan. Born in Switzerland, Heidi
Oncologist talks about prevention, early detection THE thought of being diagnosed with cancer is daunting. We are more terrified of the idea that life is but a passing moment than we are of having abnormalities within our bodies. The fragility of our being, along with thoughts of numbered days, is
Taking pride in the authenticity of his work, sculptor Kong Ping Ming carves his steps in many temples throughout Sarawak. With over 40 years of experience under his belt and a focus on bringing forward the Chinese traditions and culture, Kong aims to preserve this old art for future generations. A passion
Preserving Iban culture through music Emphasising the culture of the Iban people on the island of Borneo, local band Nading Rhapsody seek to introduce the Iban traditions to the world. Long forgotten, the band believe that many of the traditional customs had been replaced by modern cultures. Thus, Nading Rhapsody take
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