Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Author: Julie Ngadan

Taunts, criticisms — a motivation to keep going

Sheila Lonia Captin, a person with a physical disability, said that she has had difficulty walking and using her right hand to carry things since she was a child. According to this Kampung Nangka native, all of her limbs on the right side are weaker than those on the left, causing

Perseverance in face of adversity

People with disabilities often get more attention than others in whatever they do. Sheila Lonia Captin, a person with a physical disability, acknowledged this and said the medical team that attended to her had little faith in her ability to give birth normally. However, this mother’s strong willpower has proved that anyone,

Fancy a bowl of laksa?

Who doesn’t love Sarawak Laksa, right? Nowadays, there are a lot of toppings for the “weapons-grade plutonium of breakfasts”. Lala Laksa Gold version is one of the writer’s favourites; it is topped with stewed chicken feet, century eggs, and crispy fried chicken skin, which give the laksa broth additional richness

Say Yes to the Dais

The wedding day must be the perfect occasion in every bride’s dreams. Aside from the bride and groom, one of the centrepieces of a wedding ceremony is the dais. Today’s brides-to-be do not have to worry about finding a dais concept or design that works for their wedding ceremony —

Coping with cancer

The need to maintain hope and optimism What is it like to hear that one of your parents has been diagnosed with cancer? How will you react? Will you feel terrified, angry, hopeless, guilty, or sad? There’s no instruction manual for being the child of someone who’s ill. What can

A dash of beads

Kartono’s magic hands His magic hands will unquestionably transform your drab, uninteresting, and unsightly clothing, whether it be a baju kurung, baju kebaya, wedding dress, or akad nikah attire (or just about anything else), into a spectacular one! Your jaw will drop at Kartono Kasut’s incredible skill and exquisite beadwork,

Appreciating blessings in life

Hari Raya Aidilfitri, also known as Eid ul-Fitr, is one of the most significant Islamic festivals, celebrated by Muslims all over the world. It is a time of joy, forgiveness, and celebration, where the festival brings families and friends together to enjoy a variety of foods, exchange gifts and duit

Dining with a view

In honour of Ramadan, Kampung Santubong’s Cafe Tapok has prepared a variety of mouthwatering dishes for its customers to savour, in addition to the meals that South Korean actor Yoo Seung Ho enjoyed while filming “Off The Grid”. Enjoy delicious food, admire the scenery This eatery made headlines earlier this year

Bring on the keto cake!

Diabetic people, or even those with high blood sugar levels, cannot eat too much sugary foods. Realising this, the KETO Pound Cake by FoodGenius founder, Dr Nur Athirah Hashim, produces pound cakes that are keto-friendly, sugar-free, and gluten-free so that everyone can enjoy the sweet life without worrying about their

An exquisite taste of horror

Book title: Imaginary FriendAuthor: Stephen ChboskyISBN: 9781409184829Publisher: OrionPublication year: 2020 The shadows were not terrifying. They were the proof that light exists. The fire and brimstone were all a mirage. The clouds nothing but steam inside a bathroom. All he needed to do was wipe away the mirror. He didn’t