Author: Julie Ngadan

Food: The tie that binds us together

Malaysia is regarded as highly fortunate when compared to most nations because it is a paradise of delectable food, created by the numerous races that call this diverse country home. From the legendary Breakfast of the Gods Laksa Sarawak to rendang, roti canai, nasi lemak, masak lemak cili api, asam pedas,

Experiencing the spooks

Everyone has definitely had some kind of experience. According to the Stanford Encyclopaedia of Philosophy, experience is the result of exposure to or contact with something or an event in the surrounding world. However, what exactly does mystical experience mean? These days, many people associate it with remarkable and paranormal

Encountering a surprising truth

Title: Now You’re One of UsAuthor: Asa Nonami (translated by Michael and Vitsuko Volek)ISBN: 9781934287033Publisher: Vertical Inc. It’s not easy to understand another family. – Shito family household Author Asa Nonami’s psychological-thriller “Now You’re One of Us” was originally released in Japanese under its original name “Anki” and was translated

Taunts, criticisms — a motivation to keep going

Sheila Lonia Captin, a person with a physical disability, said that she has had difficulty walking and using her right hand to carry things since she was a child. According to this Kampung Nangka native, all of her limbs on the right side are weaker than those on the left, causing

Perseverance in face of adversity

People with disabilities often get more attention than others in whatever they do. Sheila Lonia Captin, a person with a physical disability, acknowledged this and said the medical team that attended to her had little faith in her ability to give birth normally. However, this mother’s strong willpower has proved that anyone,

Fancy a bowl of laksa?

Who doesn’t love Sarawak Laksa, right? Nowadays, there are a lot of toppings for the “weapons-grade plutonium of breakfasts”. Lala Laksa Gold version is one of the writer’s favourites; it is topped with stewed chicken feet, century eggs, and crispy fried chicken skin, which give the laksa broth additional richness

Say Yes to the Dais

The wedding day must be the perfect occasion in every bride’s dreams. Aside from the bride and groom, one of the centrepieces of a wedding ceremony is the dais. Today’s brides-to-be do not have to worry about finding a dais concept or design that works for their wedding ceremony —

Coping with cancer

The need to maintain hope and optimism What is it like to hear that one of your parents has been diagnosed with cancer? How will you react? Will you feel terrified, angry, hopeless, guilty, or sad? There’s no instruction manual for being the child of someone who’s ill. What can

A dash of beads

Kartono’s magic hands His magic hands will unquestionably transform your drab, uninteresting, and unsightly clothing, whether it be a baju kurung, baju kebaya, wedding dress, or akad nikah attire (or just about anything else), into a spectacular one! Your jaw will drop at Kartono Kasut’s incredible skill and exquisite beadwork,

Appreciating blessings in life

Hari Raya Aidilfitri, also known as Eid ul-Fitr, is one of the most significant Islamic festivals, celebrated by Muslims all over the world. It is a time of joy, forgiveness, and celebration, where the festival brings families and friends together to enjoy a variety of foods, exchange gifts and duit