For Esther Law, a pilgrimage to Prague was more than a journey across borders – it was a tapestry of prayer, history, and human connection that deepened her relationship with God and her fellow pilgrims. Finding faith in the City of a Hundred Spires On October 23 last year, Esther
A gold medal at Sepang and an international debut in Sri Lanka – Stella Sigi’s breakthrough is more than a personal triumph. It is proof of Sarawak’s growing presence on the motorsport map. From first lap to international debut WHEN 35-year-old Stella Sigi tightened her helmet at Sepang International Circuit
Blending the ancient sounds of Sarawak with cinematic electronics, teenage prodigy Belle Sisoski is on a mission to show that heritage and innovation can share the same stage — even at global events such as the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix. The one-woman band taking heritage to the world When
In a small village in Bau, women are rediscovering loom beadwork — not only as heritage, but also as a craft that brings confidence, creativity, and livelihood. Weaving the past into the future In Kampung Suba Buan, a small village in Bau, beads once strung quietly in kitchens and longhouses
Beneath the shadow of Mount Santubong, a family’s long-kept secret resurfaces — humble vessels from the sea, carrying with them sacrifice and a fragment of Borneo’s forgotten past. When the sea gave back history AT the foot of Mount Santubong, where rainforest meets the restless sea, stands a modest home
Apai’s lens captured more than hostages and fighters — it preserved a story of brotherhood, survival, and the unseen sacrifices of journalists on the frontline. This is the final part of a three-part series on photographer Zulazhar Sheblee’s perilous journey into Abu Sayyaf territory following the 2000 Sipadan kidnappings. The
From the first morning in Jolo to tense encounters with kidnappers, Apai navigated armed checkpoints, fragile negotiations, and the delicate human bonds behind the Sipadan hostage crisis — capturing a story few dared to witness firsthand. This is part two of a three-part series on photographer Zulazhar Sheblee’s perilous journey
With the world watching the Sipadan hostage crisis in 2000, Sarawakian photographer, Zulazhar ‘Apai’ Sheblee went where few dared – deep into Abu Sayyaf’s stronghold, where every handshake could be a trap. This is the first of a three-part series on photographer Zulazhar Sheblee’s perilous journey into Abu Sayyaf territory
With a poised yet captivating presence, rising young model Nur Qamarina Syafira Syaiful Azrie — the 2024 I Am Model Search (IAMS) International grand winner — stole the spotlight at the recent Kuching Street Parade 2025, organised by the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU). The 16-year-old charmed the crowd with
From backstage chaos to crowning moments, Sarawakian pageant organiser Nickson Sim knows there’s more to beauty than meets the eye. What started as a fan page has grown into an international platform for empowerment, culture and confidence. Through pageants like Miss and Mrs Petite Global, Nickson champions diversity and purpose
