Saturday, 6 December 2025

Author: Julie Ngadan

International Day of People with Disabilities: From setback to strength

Almost 20 years ago, a car accident changed Mohd Feroz Hamdan’s life forever. Today, his story shows how courage, humour, and support from loved ones can transform even the toughest challenges into a meaningful journey. An inspirational journey of perserverance EVERY life has turning points, but some arrive in ways

A second chance on one prosthetic leg

MOHD Feroz Hamdan never imagined he would become an athlete — not until life forced him to start over with a prosthetic leg.  What began as rehabilitation slowly turned into passion, and eventually, a place in Sarawak’s para bowling team.  Behind every medal and every match is a story of

Sarawak’s Eco Warrior among world’s top 30 under 30

Sarawak Eco Warriors president Mark Liao has become the first East Malaysian named to NAAEE’s prestigious EE 30 Under 30 — a milestone that amplifies Sarawak’s youth-led environmental movement on the global stage. Mark Liao makes history on the world stage When a young Sarawakian set out to teach children

Webs of change

From renewable-powered servers to affordable web solutions, Faruqi Jeniri shows how digital tools can boost small businesses and shrink their carbon footprint. Building a greener digital world We like to think of the internet as clean. Weightless. Borderless. But every photo uploaded, every online booking, every late-night search for the

World Television Day

Keeping Screens Alive: A TV Repairman’s Story For over three decades, Mokhsen Zainudin has been repairing televisions, witnessing the evolution from bulky CRTs to sleek QLEDs. On World Television Day, he reflects on a craft that keeps screens — and memories — alive in an era dominated by smartphones and

World Immunisation Day: Safeguarding the next generation

With Influenza A on the rise in Malaysian schools and more children falling ill, health experts warn that vaccine hesitancy puts children and communities at risk. This World Immunisation Day, doctors stress that vaccines remain one of our safest shields – built on care, not fear – and urge parents to

Fighting for home soil glory

WHEN Daeloniel ‘Kilat Boy’ Mcdelon enters the ring at Twins Championship 103, the roar of the Sri Aman crowd will feel like home. “Alhamdulillah, I feel so happy and excited to fight in my hometown,” said the Simanggang-born boxer, who will headline the Super Bantamweight main event on November 15.

Small town, big punch: All eyes on Sri Aman

Sri Aman will take centre stage this November as the Twins Championship brings professional boxing to Sarawak, showcasing local talent, community pride and a fight night that promises to pack both power and purpose. Building champions, building community UNDER the bright lights of Sri Aman’s indoor stadium later this month,

Beyond Pink October

Breast cancer awareness goes beyond mammograms and pink ribbons — it’s about compassion, family, and access to care. Oncologist Dr Heng Fook Yew speaks about the emotional, cultural, and financial realities behind Malaysia’s most common cancer. The Power Of Support In Breast Cancer Care In today’s world, caring for someone