“The Earth is what we all have in common.” – Wendell Berry NOW that we are halfway through Ramadan, many of us have found our rhythm. Waking up early for sahur, getting through long afternoons with patience, and finally breaking our fast with water or dates have become part of
Before data reaches the laboratory, it is first observed on the ground. IF you think of a scientist, what images come to mind? Someone in a clean white lab coat, surrounded by glowing equipment in a sterilised lab. It’s an all-too-familiar scene – orderly, exact, and controlled. But science itself
“Knowledge that is taken but never returned is not wisdom.” – Sarawak proverb THE first time I followed an elder into the forest, I realised very quickly that I was there to listen, not to lead. There was no formal explanation of what we were doing. No structure. She stopped
“Success is more than numbers; it’s the lives we touch.“ Chasing Numbers, Forgetting Meaning AS we step into 2026, the familiar routine begins. New targets. New resolutions. New KPIs to chase. Many of us have already opened fresh spreadsheets, drafted new work plans, and listed goals for the year ahead.
“The future of humanity and the planet is one.” – David Attenborough, a naturalist LATELY, the weather feels a little more unpredictable – hotter days, heavier rain, and smoky skies that make us reach for our masks again. Food prices climb, our rivers run lower, and even our moods feel
“When the trees are gone, so too is our medicine.” – Penan villager THE longboat glided steadily along the Melinau River, its engine breaking the silence of the morning. Nearly 50 minutes from the Mulu Marriott Resort and Spa, the dense forest began to part, revealing a small riverside settlement.
1. Empower Communities as Forest Guardians Support community-based forest management programmes so local people benefit from conservation and eco-tourism. Example: Create incentives for longhouses and rural villages to protect surrounding forests rather than clear them. 2. Boost Climate-Smart Agriculture Promote organic farming, traditional paddy varieties, and integrated pest management to
Why the New Name Matters UPM Sarawak is more than just a new name. It represents: “It’s a promise to serve Sarawak on Sarawak’s own terms.” More Than Just a Name Change On June 30, 2025, our campus received its new name from the Chancellor, His Royal Highness the Sultan
Kami tanam macam biasa, tapi cuaca tak biasa lagi. (We plant like before, but the weather isn’t like before.) – Farmer from Simunjan IN Sarawak, rice is not just food. It is culture, identity, and survival. Across the state – from the golden terraces of Ba’Kelalan to the lowland paddies
“When we lose traditional knowledge, we lose part of our climate solution.” Into the Heart of Mulu Hidden deep within the lush greenery of Sarawak’s Mulu region lies Kampung Long Terawan, a small Berawan village that time seems to have gently brushed by. Surrounded by towering trees, limestone hills, and