Friday, 30 January 2026

Author: Julie Ngadan

World Rainforest Day: ‘Listen and protect us too’

On this day, a Penan woman from deep within Baram reminds us that protecting the rainforest also means protecting its people. This is her voice, her story, and her call to be heard. ‘If not me, then who?’ – A Penan voice from the rainforest THE rainforest has never been

World Crocodile Day: Living with the ‘legends’

In Sarawak’s shadowed rivers, crocodiles are more than beasts — they are legends, spirits, and sentinels of a land where myth and danger flow side by side. Crocodiles and communities in Sarawak Each year on June 17, World Crocodile Day shines a spotlight on one of the planet’s most ancient

World Environment Day: Beat plastic pollution

This World Environment Day, Sarawak Eco Warriors prove beating plastic pollution starts with small actions, big awareness, and personal responsibility — because saving our planet is everyone’s job. Cleaning Sarawak, Changing Minds UNDER the blazing sun on Pandan Beach, Lundu, dozens of volunteers worked tirelessly, pulling plastic bottles, foam bits,

The hands behind the ‘ngepan’

IN the world of Iban cultural pageantry, where tradition walks the stage and identity is worn with pride, Harryson Unchau is the quiet force behind the scenes. He does not just do makeup – he dresses stories. “For 11 years, I’ve been a makeup artist. But in this world, I

Weaving the soul of ‘bejawang’

At ‘Pekit Kumang Gawai Dayak Stutong 2025’, Sharmin Dara breathed new life into the ancient Iban ritual of ‘bejawang’, stirring the soul of Gawai with her heartfelt performance and deep connection to tradition. The spirit of Gawai, spoken in verse EVERY Gawai season, we talk about tradition. But some traditions

World Football Day: Born to be ultras

Long after the final whistle, the heartbeat of GB13 still echoes — in old videos, faded chants, and the fierce belief of two small boys who never knew its glory days, but carry the dream forward. The legacy lives on On World Football Day, the world doesn’t just honour the

Two hands that shape young lives

Behind the cheerful songs and laughter of preschool children lies a world built on patience, care and dedication — a little world lovingly shaped by two key people: the teacher and the assistant. At Kelas Tabika Perpaduan Taman Matang Jaya, these two hands work in unison, forming one heart. They

Teacher’s Day: Educators by heart, generations apart

This Teachers’ Day, we honour not just those who teach, but those who pass the torch. In two Malaysian families, the calling to educate spans generations – evolving with the times, yet grounded in the same passion, purpose, and heart. Lessons Passed Down, Passions Carried Forward “If you think of

What my students taught me

No two days are ever the same in a teacher’s life. Behind every whiteboard and lesson plan lies a world full of surprises – quiet moments of growth, sudden bursts of emotion, and funny little comments that leave lasting impressions. In honour of Teachers’ Day, we asked several educators to

Mother’s Day: One roof, different faiths, endless love

In a household where faiths differ but love unites, Nur Ervy Deborah Ronnifred Sabin’s journey as a single mother stands as a quiet testament to strength, resilience, and devotion – this Mother’s Day, her story speaks volumes. A journey through faith, family and motherhood EVERY second Sunday in May, the