Down memory lane with Frank and Ema
Memory… is the diary that we all carry about with us. — Oscar Wilde, Irish poet and playwright When I was in Upper Six, I spent most of my time revelling in the sports field, and playing rugby at the Song Kheng Hai field. I walked or jogged to St Thomas’ school from the marine […]
No accounting for illiterate ‘tali-jera’
The most effective way to do it, is to do it. — Amelia Earhart, American aviation pioneer and author In 1962, I was eight and studying in Primary One at Nanga Assam Primary School in Saratok. That was when my poor dad (Apai) was made “tali jera” (he couldn’t pronounce “treasurer”) of the school committee. […]
Birthed on wheels
Witnessing childbirth is one of the most beautiful and amazing experiences ever. For a couple, their experience was very much unexpected, unforgettable and quite simply — “magical”. Truly an unforgettable experience It was an unexpected event that unfolded on the dawn of May 4, 2018. Giacherie Tipik described the event as though, “The whole universe […]
Little change in local tours over 47 years
When I was between 21 and 23 years old, I sold life and general insurance fulltime but lacked the determination to do well and failed miserably. My brother then introduced me to his former company boss who was running the largest tour company in the country. After a short interview, I went for a test […]
Chinese expert team wraps up visit, pledges more cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR: A medical consultant expert team sent by the Chinese government wrapped up their two-week working visit to Malaysia on Sunday, during which they shared Chinese experiences in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic in a gesture of solidarity and friendship between the two countries. Sharing experiences According to Xinhua News Agency, the team was seen […]
Chinese Anti-Covid-19 medical team arrives in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: A team of medical experts sent by the Chinese government arrived at Malaysia on Saturday to help the country fight the Covid-19 pandemic, China’s Xinhua news agency reported. The eight-member expert team was received by Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Bai Tian and officials from Malaysia’s Ministry of Health upon their arrival at the […]
Gerald Goh: Art for Heart
Throughout his life, Gerald Goh has always been passionate for art. Apparently, this has to do with a childhood spent amongst pottery makers and artists. An artistic inclination from a young age Just as everyone has a little story that drives him, this is Gerald’s story. He is a third-generation potter in Sarawak. Having been […]
Entrepreneur on Forbes Under 30 list wants to share knowledge, experience
SHAH ALAM: Baituljannah Sdn Bhd co-founder and managing director Dr Wan Hasifi Amin Wan Zaidon, who has been listed in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2020 list under Consumer Technology category, wants to share his knowledge and experience as a digital entrepreneur. Dr Wan Hasifi Amin, who co-founded Baituljannah, a matchmaking website for Muslims, said he […]
First survivor of Covid-19 shares experience
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii is officially the city’s first patient who recovered from Covid-19 after being quarantined at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH). Dr Yii tested positive soon after Sarikei MP Wong Ling Biu tested positive for Covid-19 on March 14. Dr Yii recalled that he met Wong on March 2, but […]
Wan Suraya is National Unity Ministry Sec-Gen
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi has been appointed as secretary-general of the National Unity Ministry effective today. Chief Secretary to the Government Datuk Seri Mohd Zuki Ali in a statement today said Wan Suraya, 51, who holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom has been in the civil service for 25 years. Wan Suraya first joined the service on […]
