‘Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.’ – W.B. Yeats, an Irish poet, playwright, and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. Born on June 13, 1865, in Dublin, Ireland, Yeats is known for his lyrical and symbolic poetry that explores themes
‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ – Nelson Mandela (1918-2013). He was a prominent South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He spent 27 years in prison for his anti-apartheid
As the school year 1963 ended, students at Nanga Assam Primary School in Melupa, Saratok, went on holiday and eagerly anticipated the school opening in 1964. Nevertheless, Teacher Meludin requested some older boarders to stay. One of them was my brother Jon. They were paid wages by Teacher Meludin to
Our primary school in Nanga Assam, Melupa, Saratok, entered its second year of operation on January 2, 1963. There were some cherished moments that I can recall and would like to share with the readers. Firstly, we happily welcomed a new teacher into our fold, an Iban from Disso, Saratok,
On January 2nd, 1962, I enrolled as a Primary One pupil at the newly built Nanga Assam Primary School in the Middle Melupa Basin, Saratok. Nanga Assam is named after the confluence of the Assam River on the right side, going upstream. Melupa, a tributary of the Krian on the
Doors serve as the entry and exit points in any building, whether a residence, office, outlet or any other establishment. A locked door prevents entry or exit, but without a door, entry and exit are not concerns. In my rented apartment at Metrocity in May 2020, the door on the
Have you heard of the song ‘Don’t Cry for Me Argentina’? It’s a song from the musical ‘Evita’ with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. In the musical, the song is performed by the character Eva Perón, who was portrayed by Elaine Paige in the original
Timang Jalung, or the ‘bowl incantation,’ is a ritual performed by a group of bards to fulfil the proceedings of Gawai Antu, a festival commemorating the deceased. It is the grandest of Iban festivals, observed by the entire longhouse, particularly in the Saribas and Krian regions. However, in the Rajang
Last week, I spent a few days away from Metrocity, Kuching and stayed at my niece’s bungalow in Merdang Lumut, Samarindah, Kota Samarahan. A former classmate, who now holds an MBA from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), found me there, sitting by the fish pond. “Are you enjoying the fresh air
The Iban people have long cherished the joys of socializing and fostering deep communal bonds. It is an intrinsic part of their daily lives, woven into the very fabric of their culture. In an Iban community, no individual is an island. Each person is expected to be amicable, cultivate close
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