“To be a mother is to watch your heart walk around outside your body.” – Jeannette Walls (1960-present), an American author and journalist, best known for her bestselling memoir ‘The Glass Castle’ (2005). I DIDN’T think my first trip back to Europe in more than ten years would affect me
VALLADOLID: The partnership between Sarawak and Valladolid is brimming with potential, says Valladolid Mayor Jesús Julio Carnero. Describing the partnership as a model for international culinary exchange, he praised Sarawak’s dedication, creativity, and teamwork that was evident in the state’s performance during this year’s World Tapas Competition. “There are a
VALLADOLID: Sarawak has reiterated its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the World Tapas Championship, with Sarawak delegation organiser Sim Ling Ling expressing pride in the state’s growing presence on the global culinary stage. Sim, who is the chief executive officer (CEO) of Ethos Connect International Consulting Sdn Bhd, said
VALLADOLID, Spain: Sarawak-born chef, Liew Kit Kiet, has earned a place among the top five chefs in the international category of this year’s World Tapas Championship and Exhibition. Representing Malaysia, Liew received the ‘Accésit Mahou San Miguel Award’ for his creation, ‘La Perla de Borneo’ (Pearl of Borneo) – a
VALLADOLID: La Solana Restaurante owner Luis Miguel was full of praise for Sarawakian chef Liew Kit Kiet’s Pearl of Borneo tapas, describing it as an impressive and creative blend of new flavours for Valladolid’s dining scene. Having hosted the Sarawak-born chef as part of the World Tapas Championship 2025 programme,
VALLADOLID: Diners in Valladolid are in for a treat as La Solana Restaurante are set to offer the Pearl of Borneo tapas by Chef Liew Kit Kiet starting today (12 Nov). Known for its authentic Castilian dishes such as cocido (a hearty stew) and lechazo asado (baby lamb roasted in
VALLADOLID, Spain: Sarawak’s culinary talent is ready to shine on the global stage as Chef Liew Kit Kiet prepares to represent Malaysia at the prestigious World Tapas Championship 2025 here. Born and raised in Miri, Liew currently works in Kuala Lumpur at Eat and Cook. This will be his first
VALLADOLID, Spain: Sarawak is once again stepping onto the world culinary stage as it sends a delegation to represent Malaysia at the World Tapas Championship & Exhibition 2025. Taking place at the Cúpula del Milenio (Millennium Dome) from November 10 to 12, the event will bring together some of the
From Perseverance to Purpose WHEN Azreen Octavious took over a dormant company connected to the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) space back in 2019, there was no grand plan, no vision statement, and certainly no forecast sitting on his desk. “There wasn’t some big dream, as it was just a
EVERY semester, I find myself standing in front of a classroom full of eager faces – students taking my mother’s News Writing course. It’s become a quiet ritual between us. She’ll call or text, usually with a casual, “Can you spare a bit of time next week to talk to