Author: Patricia Hului

Patricia Hului is a Kayan who wants to live in a world where you can eat whatever you want and not gain weight. She grew up in Bintulu, Sarawak and graduated from the University Malaysia Sabah with a degree in Marine Science. She worked for The Borneo Post SEEDS, which is now defunct. When she's not writing, you can find her in a studio taking belly dance classes, hiking up a hill or browsing through Pinterest. Follow her on Instagram at @patriciahului, Facebook at Patricia Hului at Kajomag.com or Twitter at @patriciahului.

The betrayal of Pengiran Muda Hashim and his family

Culture

by Patricia Hului - June 4, 2019June 4, 2019

Pengiran Muda Hashim (also known as Raja Muda Hashim) has famously gone down in history as the man who sought the backing of James Brooke and his schooner, the Royalist, to fight against rebels

What you should know about Ligitan and Sipidan dispute

Culture

by Patricia Hului - June 3, 2019June 3, 2019

The Ligitan and Sipadan dispute was all over media headlines during the late 90s and early 00s in Malaysia. It was a territorial dispute between Indonesia and Malaysia over islands in the Celebes Sea,

5 things to know about Malaysian cake Apam Beras

Lifestyle

by Patricia Hului - May 31, 2019May 31, 2019

In the Malay language, "apam" generally refers to any dessert with a fluffy texture. The batter can be made from either wheat or rice flour and then baked or steamed. So there are plenty

50 things you would understand if you spent your childhood in a longhouse

Culture

by Patricia Hului - May 30, 2019May 30, 2019

Here in Sarawak, we have the blessings of still maintaining most of our cultural traditions including our traditional house, the longhouse. Honestly, it is sad to see some communities letting go their longhouses and

The mysterious post-war ghost ship found in Mukah

Culture

by Patricia Hului - May 29, 2019May 29, 2019

Also known as a phantom ship, a ghost ship is actually a vessel with no living crew aboard. It can be because of two reasons. Firstly, it is just a haunted ship or at

Cost of food was also an issue in Sarawak back in 1899

Culture

by Patricia Hului - May 27, 2019May 23, 2019

No matter which country or century you are from, living expenses like the high cost of food has always been a primary concern. But did you know this issue also affected the people of

10 easy Korean dinner recipes you can try at home

Lifestyle

by Patricia Hului - May 26, 2019May 26, 2019

With plenty of Korean grocery shops popping up around the world, it is becoming easier and easier to buy ingredients and whip up your own Korean recipes at home. Korean cuisine is easily accepted

5 South Korean zombie movies you need to watch

Entertainment

by Patricia Hului - May 25, 2019May 25, 2019

You have to admit, Korean zombies are among the scariest of all fictional zombies; they run, they run in a horde, they twist into bone-breaking pretzels, they eat people alive... they are exactly what

The massacre of Sarawak officers at Long Nawang during WWII

Culture

by Patricia Hului - May 23, 2019May 23, 2019

When news of Japanese troops coming to attack Sarawak broke out, the Chief Secretary put out instructions requiring all Brooke officers to remain at their stations. However, a group of Sarawak officers decided to

The 1994 failed British Army Expedition down Low’s Gully

Culture

by Patricia Hului - May 22, 2019May 22, 2019

There is an African proverb: “Do not call the forest that shelters you a jungle" unless you choose to dismiss it so casually. The forest can offer solitude and a piece of heaven for