5 interesting facts about mengayau or headhunting culture in Sabah

Culture

by Patricia Hului - October 19, 2018

Now famous as an adventure destination, Sabah has a history quite similar to Sarawak in that it once had a 'mengayau' or headhunting tradition which not only included the practice of taking the head,

World Press Photo Exhibition shows in Kuching, Sarawak for the first time

News & Features

by Patricia Hului - October 18, 2018

In 1955, a group of Dutch photographers organised an international contest to showcase their works to the world. They called it ‘World Press Photo’ and now it has become one of the most esteemed

10 ways to use your sarong when travelling

Travel

by Patricia Hului - October 3, 2018

A sarong in Asia typically refers to a fabric sewn together at both ends to to form a fabric tube, and is often used to wrap around the waist. For women, this common casual

3 botanical gardens you should visit in Kuching if you love plants

Travel

by Patricia Hului - September 25, 2018

Calling out all botanists and horticulturalists who are visiting Kuching city for the first time! Do not leave the city without visiting these botanical gardens: 1. DBKU Orchid Park While the hibiscus is Malaysia's official flower, Sarawak’s

Experience different sights, sounds and flavours at Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival

News & Features

by Patricia Hului - September 20, 2018

The Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival returned for its 17th installment this year to Carpenter Street, one of the oldest streets in the city. The event started from Sept 17 and will be ending on September

Sir Hugh Low and his adventures in Malaysian Borneo

Culture

by Patricia Hului - September 19, 2018

Malaysian history textbooks gave credits to Sir Hugh Low as the first successful British administrator in Malayan states during the late 19th century. He was the fourth Resident of Perak in 1877. It was reported

5 ingredients that go well with Sarawakian pounded cassava leaves

Lifestyle

by Patricia Hului - September 18, 2018

Sarawakians love our pounded cassava leaves. Only, we don't call them "cassava leaves". We call this bitter, fibrous plant by different names including daun ubi tumbuk, daun bandung tumbuk, uvek kele (in Kayan) and

10 types of Korean kimchi you can make from your Malaysian kitchen

Lifestyle

by Patricia Hului - September 11, 2018September 11, 2018

Although kimchi is quintessentially a part of Korean cuisine, we can still make and enjoy it here in Malaysia. Kimchi is basiclly fermented vegetables, much like preserved tuhau for the Sabahans. Just like tuhau, Korean kimchi

30 things to do for free this What About Kuching 2018

News & Features

by Patricia Hului - September 7, 2018

What About Kuching (WAK) is back! From Sept 29 till Oct 28, Kuching will be lit up with tonnes of activities all over the city. This month-long festival is a local community effort aiming to

8 Malaysian recipes with pineapple

Lifestyle

by Patricia Hului - September 4, 2018September 4, 2018

While the Italians do not like pineapples on their pizzas, people in Malaysia have plenty of ways to cook it. For those who are in love with this tropical fruit, here are eight Malaysian recipes