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

Where to buy your beading supplies in Kuching?

Lifestyle

by Patricia Hului - October 8, 2018

Searching for beading supplies in Kuching can be a headache especially when you do not know where to start. When it comes to beading, there are so many things that crafters need and it is

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

Baroness Angela Burdett-Coutts and her relationship with James Brooke

Culture

by Patricia Hului - October 1, 2018

Baroness Angela Burdett-Coutts might be an unfamiliar name today, but about a hundred years ago she was the “richest heiress in England”. King Edward VII even reportedly described her as “the most remarkable woman in

3 things you need to know about the Melanau tall house

Culture

by Patricia Hului - September 26, 2018

Unlike other traditional houses in Sarawak, the Melanau tall house was built distinctively higher. However similar to longhouses of other ethnic groups such as Iban and Kayan, this Melanau traditional house can accommodate up to

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 books to read to know more about the White Rajahs of Sarawak

Culture

by Patricia Hului - September 17, 2018

The history of the White Rajahs of Sarawak seems like a boy's adventure book come to life. Basically, an Englishman with his topsail schooner receives a kingdom to rule as a reward for helping

How Vyner’s ‘Nine Cardinal Principles’ was preparing Sarawak for self-governance

Culture

by Patricia Hului - September 16, 2018September 16, 2018

'Nine Cardinal Principles of the rule of the English Rajah' is a mouthful but it is important for Sarawakians to wrap our minds around it. The third White Rajah of Sarawak, Charles Vyner Brooke announced the document on

Sarawakian taboos to observe in the jungle

Culture

by Patricia Hului - September 14, 2018September 14, 2018

The jungle is sacred for Sarawak's indigenous people. Apart from their farms, the jungle provides an extra source of food. While there are many superstitions or dos and donts surrounding farming, there are jungle taboos