Salt is the difference between eating in Technicolor and eating in black and white. — Jay Rayner, award-winning writer, journalist and broadcaster. For the average Iban family in a longhouse or at their farm, salt is a “must-have item”. This is parallel to my modern day family whereby our two
The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease. –William Osler, Canadian physician and founding professor of John Hopkins Hospital. Some may say life begins and ends in hospitals. However, I was not privileged to come to this world there when backwardness of
Truth never damages a cause that is just. – Mahatma Gandhi, anti-colonial nationalist Disputes, especially pertaining to land ownerships among the Ibans of old were usually settled by a contest called “kalam ai”. This literally means “submerging in water”. Many districts in the state decades ago still resorted to this
Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic be alcohol, morphine or idealism. — Carl Gustav Jung, Swiss psychiatrist There are various types of behavioural addiction among men — and women too. Behaviours can be as addicting as substances like alcohol, drugs or cigarettes. When most people
The painting has a life of its own. I try to let it come through. – Jackson Pollock, American painter Scores of interesting sketches are accumulating in my drawer but the inspiration to paint has yet to come. Laziness remains the culprit, a typical quandary of many artists. Any motivation
The life of one we love is never lost. Its influence goes on through all the lives it ever touched. – Katie Ashley, author The article that paid tribute to my late friend, Benedict Sandin Attat in this tabloid on his 102nd birthday was certainly enthralling. Nevertheless, entitled ‘Late Iban
Language shapes the way we think, and determines what we can think about. – Benjamin Lee Whorf, American linguist It is heartening to note that Iban language (jaku Iban) has been given due recognition. Starting from January 2007, it has been taught in Sarawak schools as a subject called ‘Bahasa
Shamanism is a kind of universal spiritual practice with indigenous cultures around the world, and one important element of it is taking care of spirits. – Daniel Pinchbeck, American author There were some interesting cases pertaining to the fast disappearing unique group of Iban traditional faith healers or shamans. Known
Nature’s best is manifested in the green forests where one can enjoy peace and relaxation away from the hassle and bustle of city life. A treasure of extravagance Nature’s best scenery is manifested by the greenery of ulu (remote) hinterland, namely the soothing images and smell of trees, vegetation and
Nostalgia is a powerful feeling; it can drown out anything. – Terrence Malick, American film director There are some striking similarities between Sibu and Penang’s George Town, locally known as Tanjung. Having spent two years as a student in Sibu (1973-74) and subsequently four years in Penang as Universiti Sains
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