The journey

I’ve always loved life, irrespective of all the ups and downs that have filled my journey. —  Lata Mangeshkar, Indian playback singer Sometimes when I think of where I began and where I have travelled since, it seems almost like I have lived in parallel universes within one lifespan. Growing up in a little corner […]

Good response inspires Iban author to write more

KUCHING: Local Iban writer, Veronica Chendang sold over 600 copies of her book entitled ‘Redak Seribu’ in six months throughout Malaysia and in Singapore. The good sales have inspired her to write another book about life. Since 2015, Veronica, who originated from Bintulu, has been working part-time online as an e-Book Marketing Officer for the […]

A Covid-19 survivor’s story

As we gradually crawls out of the shadow of the global pandemic, the virus unleashes its fury with a third wave. Amelia Chin received the most shocking present on her 30th year birthday, in the form of Covid-19. Stay calm, and look for better days ahead The year has been a shocking one as the […]

A blessing in disguise

When Ng Kui Choo gave birth to her daughter, she learned that her baby had Down syndrome, and immediately she felt a sense of soul-crushing hopelessness. But somewhere along the journey, Ng saw not the end of the world, but the beginning of a new, beautiful world. A beautiful, caring heart Ng Kui Choo recalled […]

Fighting for equality

Unbeknownst to some, education in undeveloped and war-torn countries is a luxury, especially to its female population. Therefore, social activist Shazia Ramzan, 22 and Kainat Riaz, 23 made it a point to fight for education rights for the girls in Pakistan.  A tragedy that changed everything According to Shazia Ramzan and Kainat Riaz, the cultural […]