Stories, especially that of Iban folklore, sometimes have unexpected, surprising plots, twists and turns, even unusual ending. Perhaps this could be because in the olden days, Iban elders were still close to nature and were in contact with the spirits surrounding them, day and night. They were able to “communicate”
Book title: The PensionerISBN: 9789670311401Author: Adam SaidPublication year: 2019Publisher: Gerak BudayaPrice: RM30 In ‘The Pensioner’ by Penang-born author Adam Said, the reader follows Khalid Arshad’s story as he journeys on into retirement with his wife, Azizah. This has been a very delightful read to me, especially when it involves places
Intermarriage is a very common phenomenon in our Malaysian plural society. In fact, long before former premier Najib’s ‘One Malaysia’ concept, our society had started practising racial bonding and fusion, and the various intermarriages becoming one very instrumental item in such matter. It has led Sarawak to be the leading
Getting accepted as a Fine Arts major in Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) back then is no easy task. One need to obtain certain grades in the First Year final exam, submit a portfolio of their arts background, a list of exhibitions, contests or prizes won to even be considered for
Love is like a batik created from many emotional colours, it is a fabric whose pattern and brightness may vary. – Diane Ackerman, American poet Teachers play a very important part in passing knowledge and skills to their students, especially pertaining to painting and drawing. For the first five years
Ragging at its most harmless is embarrassing and silly, but at its worst, it attempts to prevent individual students from independent thinking, attempts, in fact, to eradicate freewill. – Debalina Haldar, author July 2, 1975 was a historic date for myself and two other Sarawakians. Zulwali Kifli Merawi, Babu
Frankly speaking, I don’t know much about rock music. But I enjoyed some when I was in college or high school. But I stopped listening after Elvis Presley! – Ban Ki-moon,eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations Two special days are usually observed annually the world over pertaining to the late
Politics determine who has the power, not who has the truth. – Paul Krugman, American economist Many journalists are endowed with passion for politics, showing in their writings and opinions their inclinations towards certain parties and personalities which are their rights. There’s nothing wrong with that; after all, Malaysia allows
You’re miserable, edgy and tired. You’re in the perfect mood for journalism. – Warren Ellis, British comic book writer Despite serving slightly more than four months in the Rajang Area Security Command (Rascom) starting Feb 1, 1975, the stint provided me first-hand knowledge of an office job, especially pertaining to
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. – JFK, 35th President of the United States The year was 1965, and the Indonesia-Malaysia Confrontation was at its height. At 11 years old, I was studying