‘Family is not an important thing. It’s everything’.– Canadian-American actor, Michael J. Fox Dear friends, time indeed flies! I have now returned to Kuching after a three-day family vacation in Sibu.One important lesson I’ve learnt from the trip, which is aimed at creating lasting family memories, is that three days
“Travelling: It leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Unknown GOOD morning to all friends who are reading my column today. I am currently on a short family vacation in Sibu. I arrived here yesterday at noon with five other family members in a Perodua Arus. Among
“Chap Goh Mei is an enduring celebration that brings communities together, reinforcing values of unity, resilience and shared heritage.” – Penang Chief Minister, Chow Kon Yeow HOW time flies! Next Tuesday, March 3, will be Chap Goh Mei, the final day of the 15-day Chinese New Year celebration. Although it
‘The Fire Horse rewards those who move first, believe in themselves and learn as they go.’-Unknown Today is the sixth day of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Fire Horse. Judging from the number of shops that were still closed as I drove past Tabuan Jaya, a
‘For me, Chinese New Year is an important time for families to get together… Spending quality time together, even in a simple setting, is among the most meaningful moments.’ – Malaysian singer, Ribbon Ooi. To my Chinese friends, colleagues and everyone celebrating the Chinese New Year ‘May the Year of
‘It is hard to bury your own children. It breaks your heart in a way no other death can ever do, for you are burying part of yourself in that grave.’ – Goodreads user Once in a while, we come across tragic newspapers stories that make us cry. On Wednesday,
“Despite coming from various backgrounds, people here use their gardens in similar ways to express gratitude, generosity and devotion. It’s something truly special that I haven’t seen much written in other cities.”-Melody Lynch, a Canadian researcher and a geographer from McGill University, Montreal, Canada DEAR friends, I am glad that
“Men are like wine. Some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age.” – Pope John XXIII MY friends, I had bento for lunch at my second grandson’s birthday party yesterday. Yes, Kenji turned one on January 24, 2026, and my son, Tzen, and his wife, Amelia, threw a party
“She’s a king, a queen, a warrior, a woman, a leader, a rebel; my mother, my teacher, my bestie, my partner, my Inspiration, my mommy … thank you is too weak of a word! I celebrate you every day!” – American singer and songwriter, Alicia Keys on her mother MY
When I was young and growing up in Sibu, dabai, often called ‘Sarawak olive’ or ‘Borneo olive’ was part of my diet. Dabai, known as ‘Canarium odontophyllum’ botanically, is a unique, seasonal tropical fruit from Borneo. It has a dark skin, cream yellow flesh and nutty flavour. Whenever the fruits