IN 1962, when I entered Primary One, we were taught very basic English by our teacher, who was also the headmaster. He was the only teacher in our new school, Nanga Assam Primary School in Melupa, Krian, Saratok. The school had just started operating that year, a year before Malaysia
‘Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.‘ Melody Beattie (1948 – Present; an American author and self-help advocate best known for her book “Codependent No More” which became a popular resource for individuals seeking to overcome codependency and establish healthier relationships
“In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony.” Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900). He was a German philosopher, cultural critic, and scholar widely regarded as one of the most influential philosophers of the 19th century IN the early
MY wife, Julie, and I were pleasantly surprised when Dr Ong, a gynaecological specialist in Kuching, informed us that we were expecting twins. However, he didn’t reveal their gender. Julie was in her third month of pregnancy, and amidst the prevailing anxiety, we couldn’t resist asking Dr Ong if he
“Every river has its stories, and every story has its river.” Michael Ondaatje (1943 – Present); a renowned Sri Lankan-born Canadian author and poet. He is known for his distinctive writing style that blends poetry and prose, often blurring the boundaries between genres. IN my previous stories, I shared tales
“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.“ Victor Hugo (1802 to 1885); a French writer, poet, and one of the most celebrated and influential authors. He is best known for his novels “Les Misérables” and “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame”. WITH great sadness,
SINCE 1975, my life has been intertwined with the stories of my close relatives, filled with moments of both struggle and triumph. It all began during my humble days as a lowly paid assistant editor for an Iban newspaper when fate brought me in touch with my eldest niece, Adeline
In 1974, I had the honour of representing SMK Methodist at the inter-school divisional level of sepak takraw. As an Upper Sixth student, I led a group of eight students, mostly junior boys from our school. We travelled by motor express boat from Sibu to SMK SEDAYA (Sekolah Datuk Abdul
MY brother, Edward Jelani, is an 82-year-old retired SESCO pensioner. Last Thursday, he left Kuching in his friend’s elegant car. His friend, a Muslim policeman, drove them both. They spent three days in the city, and I joined them for sungkei, a meal to break the Muslim fast, on two
MY uncle, Ngauh Narang, was my mother’s eldest sibling. He was unmarried when he resigned as a medical assistant with Shell Berhad Lutong, Miri, around 1960. During that time, he stayed with my family, and his mother, my grandma Kejuang Meling, played a significant role in our lives. After some
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