Each year on All Souls’ Day, families honour departed loved ones through quiet rituals of remembrance – offering flowers, saying prayers, and sharing moments of reflection that bridge the love between the living and the dead. Bouquets of memory and love EACH year, All Souls’ Day rekindles a harmony between
Once a long-standing tradition, the sound of the ‘lutong’ now echoes faintly as younger generations pursue studies and work. But in a quiet corner of Baram, Pang Selong continues to play – determined not to let her culture fade away. A Melody Fading in Time CURIOUS feet once circled a
IDECS 2025: As the world pivots toward sustainability and digitalisation, women innovators are redefining progress — merging technology, climate action, and inclusion to build a greener, fairer, and more resilient future. From Sustainability to Inclusion As the world races toward a low-carbon, digitally powered future, women leaders are at the
As the planet heats up and pollution worsens, one Sarawakian couple has turned frustration into action – sparking a grassroots movement, #CleanUpPanBorneo, to protect the environment and preserve Sarawak’s natural legacy. Turning frustration into action GLOBAL warming continues to rise, affecting the climate we live in. With countless greenhouse gases
Once on the brink of silence, the soulful sound of the ‘lutong’ is making a comeback, uniting generations through culture, passion, and a shared mission to revive Sarawak’s musical heritage. Tradition Resounds THE event venue was silent with echoes of the past, bridging into the future as lutong player, Pang
Orthopaedic Surgeon Professor Dr Haniza Sahdi shares her journey as a breast cancer patient, from early detection and treatment to recovery. Her story highlights the importance of regular screenings, staying positive, and finding strength in everyday routines, showing that resilience and self-care can help overcome life’s toughest challenges. Finding strength
Breast cancer is one of those diagnoses that’s often overlooked and classified as a taboo topic. In our conservative society, awareness is still lacking, as many regard the breast as a private matter best left unspoken. But this silence needs to end. According to the Malaysia National Cancer Registry Report
As the world marks the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, JCI Batu Kawa’s upcoming president, Justine Yong, champions empowerment over charity – driving sustainable change and restoring dignity within Sarawak’s communities. Building Systems of Empowerment for Sarawak’s Future THEY say it takes a village to raise a child
As screen time dominates children’s daily lives, experts warn of a growing developmental gap. Among them is speech therapist Charlene Samuel, who observes an increasing number of children struggling to meet key milestones. HOW DIGITAL DISTRACTION SLOW CHILDREN’S Children are spending increasing amounts of time on screens, which takes away
There is a saying that the smallest leak can sink the largest ship. For many Malaysians, diabetes begins as that small, almost invisible leak – a little extra sugar in the blood, an unchecked lifestyle habit. Left unattended, it swells into a flood that damages the kidneys, strains the heart,
