Gerard MacBryan, the most eccentric Sarawak officer during the Brooke dynasty

Culture

by Patricia Hului - April 24, 2018April 24, 2018

"There came out to Sarawak at about this time a young man who was destined to play a sinister part in the history of the Sarawak Raj." This is how Sylvia Brett, the last Ranee

The Eastern Seas, the book which inspired James Brooke to explore

Culture

by Patricia Hului - April 23, 2018April 20, 2018

For an idea of how Borneo looked like before the Brookes, have a read of The Eastern Seas written by George Windsor Earl. An English navigator, Earl was the first one to provide a European account of north-west

Check out these adult dance classes you can take in Kuching

Lifestyle

by Patricia Hului - April 20, 2018April 19, 2018

Do you believe it is never too late to sign up for dance classes? Dance gets you to move your body, helps you release stress, improve your posture and you'll have taken up a

We have tried these homemade beauty remedies and they actually worked

Lifestyle

by Patricia Hului - April 19, 2018

You have seen homemade beauty remedies on Pinterest and various social media. You have heard people testify them. Yet, you have never tried them yourself. Fret not, here are some homemade beauty remedies tried and tested

How Lubok Antu got its name

Culture

by Patricia Hului - April 17, 2018April 7, 2018

Lubok Antu is a small district located in Sri Aman division of Sarawak. The history of its bazaar dates back to 1872. Back then the bazaar was made of double-storey wooden shophouses, a market and

The story of Sarawak’s first and only sultan, Sultan Tengah

Culture

by Patricia Hului - April 16, 2018

The story started of how Sarawak got a sultan begins with Sultan Muhammad Hassan, the 9th sultan who ruled the Bruneian Empire from 1582 to 1598. He succeeded the throne from Shah Berunai, his older

Myths about blood donation debunked

Lifestyle

by Patricia Hului - April 12, 2018April 13, 2018

No matter how long we have been donating blood, (blood transfusions were first introduced in the 1600s) there are still plenty of myths and misunderstandings attached to this selfless act. Recently, The National Blood Centre

A Saturday morning at Bakun wharf cum trading post

Travel

by Patricia Hului - April 11, 2018April 6, 2018

If you are one of those impulsive, adventurous travellers seeking for a new place for a random tour, here is a KajoMag-worthy suggestion. Why not make a quick trip to Bakun wharf on a Saturday

What to do in Gunung Gading National Park, Lundu?

Travel

by Patricia Hului - April 10, 2018April 7, 2018

Gunung Gading National Park is one of the most accessible places in Sarawak to view Rafflesia blooms. Gazetted in 1983, the national park is a conservation area for this majestic plant. The park is located about

Your Rainforest World Music Festival Practical Guide

Entertainment

by Patricia Hului - April 10, 2018April 20, 2018

The 21st Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) is coming this July 13 to 15! It is a music festival like no other with world musicians from around the globe under one roof. The festival is formulated