In Sarawak, it is normal for one person to own at least one traditional item that is used as an everyday thing. Whether it is a hand-woven mat or a basket, traditional items aren’t just decorative, they’re also practical. For the love of traditional indigenous items, KajoMag has compiled top 8 traditional Penan handcrafted items discovered […]
Balan-balan is a ghost of Sabahan folk mythology, also known as Penanggalan or Hantu Penanggal in West Malaysia. Famous in Kota Belud, it is also called ‘B kuasa dua’ which means B to the power of 2, because you’re saying the b-word twice. You’re not supposed to say its name as legend says you summon it closer to […]
Mount Serapi located at Kubah National Park is one of the two mountains that can be easily spotted from Kuching city. Together with Mount Selang and Mount Sendok, they make the three summits of the Matang Range. Famous among locals and foreigners alike, Kubah National Park offers jungle trails for trekkers and waterfalls to dip in. […]
While North America had the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 1800s, other people in the Victorian era were rushing to satisfy a scientific obsession – collecting natural specimens. This obsession for new discoveries and adventure brought many collectors and explorers to Borneo’s door, including notable botanical artist Marianne North. A life of travel North was born […]
True crime stories can be morbid, gruesome to watch or read about. Yet some of us are simply fascinated about them, especially when it comes to murder cases. Perhaps one of the reasons we are drawn to true crime stories is how they can trigger fear in us, the same way some people can enjoy […]
Instead of Google-searching places to eat, some of us prefer to Facebook-search them. Facebook conveniently allows us to look at reviews, photos and the locations of the food outlets. Not only that, Facebook has enabled hardcore foodies to form their own pages and groups, providing them an online discussion space to share their photos and […]
