Unsung heroes during Japanese occupation honoured
KUCHING: Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Kuching Xing Weiping honoured the memory of over a hundred Chinese overseas workers from Sarawak who made the ultimate sacrifice in the fight against Japanese occupation during World War 2. The solemn ceremony, held at the Sarawak War Memorial as part of the Qingming Festival, […]
Food delivery riders struggle to adapt post-COVID
KUCHING: During the COVID-19 pandemic, when people’s movements were restricted, food delivery riders emerged as unsung heroes, providing essential services and satisfying food and beverage needs and cravings. These riders filled the gap, so to speak, ensuring that individuals could enjoy their favourite meals from the comfort and safety of their homes. They played a […]
Meet King Cobra Squad, Malaysia’s unsung heroes
By Muhammad Basir Roslan KUALA LUMPUR: Action hero Indiana Jones is known for fearlessly rushing into ancient ruins to rescue damsels in distress and priceless artefacts. But the most beloved archaeologist in cinema history acknowledges his fear of snakes and tries to surpass it – even if he needs a couple of minutes to recompose […]
The unsung heroes of Sino-Japanese War
They had sacrificed much in the Resistance War of China, laying down their lives to sustain the bloodline in the war and fighting for the cause of peace and freedom. In a way, they had contributed, albeit indirectly, to the victory of the Allied Forces. Tribute to the Nanyang Volunteer mechanics and drivers During the […]
Reign of terror — In the beginning
Part 1 This success is … unparalleled. According to the military intelligence at that time … it saved … RM1.5 billion in operational expenditure. — Datuk Seri Alli Kawi, former deputy commissioner of police, Sarawak I have numerous stories of police heroes which remain buried in the pages of my 2011 book “Crimson Tide over […]
Native teachers of the rural hinterland
What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child. — George Bernard Shaw, Irish playwright Often when we talk about “unsung heroes”, we always remember our freedom fighters. Sadly, we have forgotten another breed of heroes — teachers and educators who have sacrificed so […]
Spare a thought for our unsung heroes
Never mind about stepping out of our houses together with the rest of our countrymen to clap in appreciation for the services of our medical frontliners in this time of the pandemic. That may be too Mat Salleh. Too much. But when was the last time, if ever, we thanked them for their services in […]
Health inspectors also unsung heroes in Covid-19 battle
KUCHING: When the streets, markets and environment are clean and the community is healthy, one can rest assured that a special workforce, like a “hidden hand”, is active as usual. This manpower comprises the assistant environmental health officers or health inspectors who have emerged as unsung heroes, just like the other frontliners such as the […]
‘Tell me, Kenyalang’ — flies high
A journal of experiences Singer, songwriter, surrealism artist, poet and author — Royston John Kulleh, better known as Kulleh Grasi, has made Sarawak proud this year with his 2019 book ‘Tell Me, Kenyalang’. The title was short-listed for the Best Translated Book Awards (BTBA) sponsored by Amazon, focusing on best original international fiction and poetry. […]
