Sunday, 8 February 2026

Category: Feature

Preserving culture through rhythm

AMID modernisation, a quiet cultural revival is taking place in Sarawak, particularly in the heart of Kuching. A passionate performer of the cultural performing arts,

The hands behind the ‘ngepan’

IN the world of Iban cultural pageantry, where tradition walks the stage and identity is worn with pride, Harryson Unchau is the quiet force behind

Weaving the soul of ‘bejawang’

At ‘Pekit Kumang Gawai Dayak Stutong 2025’, Sharmin Dara breathed new life into the ancient Iban ritual of ‘bejawang’, stirring the soul of Gawai with

Smoke no more

What may have started as peer pressure to smoke often turns into a hard-to-break cycle, as nicotine addiction proves stronger than steel. Yet, while new

The flame of creativity still burns

AFTER a hiatus lasting six years, my return to batik painting has been marked by a flurry of intriguing sketches. Despite the extended absence from