Nature’s best is manifested in the green forests where one can enjoy peace and relaxation away from the hassle and bustle of city life. A treasure of extravagance Nature’s best scenery is manifested by the greenery of ulu (remote) hinterland, namely the soothing images and smell of trees, vegetation and
Nostalgia is a powerful feeling; it can drown out anything. – Terrence Malick, American film director There are some striking similarities between Sibu and Penang’s George Town, locally known as Tanjung. Having spent two years as a student in Sibu (1973-74) and subsequently four years in Penang as Universiti Sains
In large commercial cities, the money power is, I fear irresistible. It is not by open corruption that it always, or even most generally, operates. — Roger B. Taney The old adage “you can run but you cannot hide” truly hits the nail on the head pertaining to a good
Stories, especially that of Iban folklore, sometimes have unexpected, surprising plots, twists and turns, even unusual ending. Perhaps this could be because in the olden days, Iban elders were still close to nature and were in contact with the spirits surrounding them, day and night. They were able to “communicate”
Book title: The PensionerISBN: 9789670311401Author: Adam SaidPublication year: 2019Publisher: Gerak BudayaPrice: RM30 In ‘The Pensioner’ by Penang-born author Adam Said, the reader follows Khalid Arshad’s story as he journeys on into retirement with his wife, Azizah. This has been a very delightful read to me, especially when it involves places
Intermarriage is a very common phenomenon in our Malaysian plural society. In fact, long before former premier Najib’s ‘One Malaysia’ concept, our society had started practising racial bonding and fusion, and the various intermarriages becoming one very instrumental item in such matter. It has led Sarawak to be the leading
Getting accepted as a Fine Arts major in Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) back then is no easy task. One need to obtain certain grades in the First Year final exam, submit a portfolio of their arts background, a list of exhibitions, contests or prizes won to even be considered for
Love is like a batik created from many emotional colours, it is a fabric whose pattern and brightness may vary. – Diane Ackerman, American poet Teachers play a very important part in passing knowledge and skills to their students, especially pertaining to painting and drawing. For the first five years
Ragging at its most harmless is embarrassing and silly, but at its worst, it attempts to prevent individual students from independent thinking, attempts, in fact, to eradicate freewill. – Debalina Haldar, author July 2, 1975 was a historic date for myself and two other Sarawakians. Zulwali Kifli Merawi, Babu
Frankly speaking, I don’t know much about rock music. But I enjoyed some when I was in college or high school. But I stopped listening after Elvis Presley! – Ban Ki-moon,eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations Two special days are usually observed annually the world over pertaining to the late
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