Monday, 2 February 2026

Author: William Chai

Hakka Green Lions — The Kings from down South

Lion dancing is a Chinese cultural art form steeped in symbolism. In Chinese culture, this auspicious beast symbolises power, wisdom and superiority. It is meant to bring good luck to those celebrating Lunar New Year and is also traditionally performed at other special occasions such as weddings or the opening

Immerse yourself in nature at Serembu Eco Park, Bau

Serenely located at the foothills of Mount Serembu and built among the lush green jungle, the Serembu Eco Park in Siniawan is one of the latest additions to the list of tourist attractions in the Bau district. Located about 28km from Kuching, it features unique accommodations, a floating restaurant and

Discover Melaka from the river cruise

In the second part of his journey in Melaka, writer William Chai details his experience discovering the historical city through a river cruise ride along the Melaka River, the only river journey in the country that takes you back through 600 years of history. Set adrift along historical treasure troves

Melaka City of Heritage

Melaka is renowned for its unique historical and cultural heritage, with influences from the Portuguese, Dutch and British. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site alongside Georgetown, Penang in 2008. Despite being one of Malaysia’s smallest states, this quaint little port city in Malaysian is a popular weekend

Sekinchan the land of rice and fish

Sekinchan is a small town north-west of Selangor, in the Sabak Bernam district on the west coast of Malaya. It is well-known for its vast area of lush paddy fields and fresh seafood from its nearby fishing villages. Small fishing village with spectacular views Sekinchan is a small town north-west of

Pristine environment, serene beachfront

The completion of the first section of the 32-km Pan Borneo Highway from Sematan Bazaar to KM Zero at Telok Melano has opened up the remote villages of Kampung Telok Melano, Kampung Telok Serabang, and a few other villages in the coastal area of Sematan district. Roxy Telok Serabang offers

Archival Papers Find Place in UNESCO’s Memory of World Register

Nanyang Volunteers – Part 3 Dr Julitta Lim Shau Hua, the president of the Association of Sarawak Chinese Academic Research (ASCAR), recalled that the year 2019 marked the 80th anniversary of the epic event of the Nanyang Volunteers. A year earlier, 2018 was the most significant year, as the ‘Archives

Hassle-free beach retreat close to home

The pristine beaches of Sematan, in the western part of the state, have been a favourite destination among local holidaymakers ever since the 1970s, even with the arduous four-hour jouney through a narrow gravel road back in the day. Today, with the improved road condition and development, there are many

The unsung heroes of Sino-Japanese War

They had sacrificed much in the Resistance War of China, laying down their lives to sustain the bloodline in the war and fighting for the cause of peace and freedom. In a way, they had contributed, albeit indirectly, to the victory of the Allied Forces. Tribute to the Nanyang Volunteer

From gold mine to resort 

Tasik Biru, a former abandoned gold mine in Bau town, is being transformed into a resort while its surrounding area will be developed into a resort city. Roxy Tasik Biru Resort City in the making Tasik Biru, a former abandoned gold mine in Bau town, some 35 km from Kuching