Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Author: Julie Ngadan

International Day of Sign Languages: Bridging silence with signs

For over four decades, the Sarawak Society for the Deaf has been a beacon of empowerment in Kuching and beyond. On this day, their story reminds us that communication is not about hearing — it is about understanding. Sarawak Society for the Deaf brings communities together In a world where

Inside the world of an Eco Warrior

EVERY Cleanup Day tells a story — of rubbish collected, friendships forged, and lessons learned about living more sustainably. Few know this better than Mark Liao, president of Sarawak Eco Warriors, the youth-led organisation that since 2017 has inspired students and young professionals to take real action for the environment. 

World Cleanup Day: Beyond the bin

Cleaning up for the future EVERY piece of rubbish picked up may seem small, but together they tell a bigger story – one of care, responsibility, and the hope for a cleaner future. For Mark Liao, president of Sarawak Eco Warriors, Cleanup Day is more than just another campaign. It’s

Pilgrim in Prague

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

Sarawak motorsport hits the fast lane

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

Belle Sisoski: Bridging cultures through music

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

Beads on the loom

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

Santubong’s Forgotten Treasure

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

The faces that remain: A lensman’s story from Sipadan

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

Facing Abu Sayyaf up close

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