Memories of childhood fishing adventures
‘I can really fish… I’ve been fishing since I was a little kid.’ — American professional football player, Deion Sanders. Since I was a small boy, I have enjoyed fishing, whether it’s during the day or at night. Daylight fishing involved using a rod, net, or a specially woven basket called ‘pemansai,’ which was typically seen […]
One remarkable blowpipe excursion
I knew that looking back on the tears would make me laugh but I never knew that looking back on the laughs would bring tears. – graciousquotes.com Since my young days, I have been enjoying jungle trips using blowpipes – my brother Jon and I were lucky to have one each. Though the trips were […]
It’s fine to feel strange
Book title: Weird but Normal: EssaysAuthor: Mia MercadoPublisher: HarperOnePublished: May 19, 2020ISBN: 0062942808Price: Approximately RM49.98 (US$11.99 on Amazon) Growing up, I wished I had an elder sister to confide in. I have an elder brother and although we are close, there are just some things that I find difficult to discuss with him or confide […]
Long lost sea snails converge at Pantai Rusila
BY KAMALIZA KAMARUDDIN MARANG: Last seen over 50 years ago, sea snails of the Margistrombus species, also known as sikad-sikad in Sabah, have been found in abundance at Pantai Rusila near Kampung Rhu Dua here. Brought in by the monsoon waves, their tasty squid-like flesh and pretty shells entice visitors to flock the beach to […]
