Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Author: Julie Ngadan

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

From Shy Student to Global Leader

Once too shy to speak up in class, Limbang-born Hani Nur Zaihanirah Zaini has made history as the first Malaysian woman elected to the Toastmasters International Board — a journey shaped by courage, community, and the power of finding her voice. Inspiring a New Generation of Leaders When Nur Zaihanirah

Wan Junaidi’s table at Yong Hua Cafe

ASK anyone in Kuching where to find a truly authentic bowl of beef bak kut teh or mee kolok, and one name comes up time and again: Yong Hua Cafe. Tucked in the heart of Satok, this kopitiam has been serving comfort in a bowl for more than half a

World Mental Health Day: A journey of hope and healing

As a counsellor, Dorety Panggil has witnessed the weight of human struggle – and the quiet power of hope that follows. Today, she reminds us that healing begins when we reach out, listen with compassion, and believe that light still exists beyond the pain. Listening beyond the silence WHEN Dorety

From Prague to Częstochowa

Tracing faith across borders, Esther Law’s pilgrim journey through Jasna Góra reveals why this centuries-old sanctuary continues to move hearts across the world. Częstochowa: A Pilgrim’s Haven in Poland By 7.30 in the morning, Law and her fellow pilgrims had checked out of their Prague hotel. Their bus departed at

A final bond

When a loved one reaches the end of life, the hardest goodbyes often come with unexpected moments of closeness and clarity. In this heartfelt account, writer Julie Ngadan reflects on her mother’s final days — a story that speaks to the weight of loss, the cost of farewell — both

Teapack: Sarawakian bite of Foochow heritage

KUCHING’S café scene might be buzzing with new names, but Teapack has carved out a flavour of its own — mixing the city’s love for milk tea with the heritage of Foochow pastries. At the heart of it all is Johnson Tie Sing Leong, who’s just as obsessed with soft,

Teapack and the taste of Foochow

From family recipes to café counter IN Kuching, cafés are almost a way of life. From hole-in-the-wall coffee joints to neon-lit bubble tea outlets, new names pop up every other month, each promising the next big thing. Yet amid this boom, Teapack has carved out something quieter, steadier, and perhaps