Just before our Methodist School in Sibu closed for the second term break in August of 1974, a group of girls in my Upper Six Arts class expressed their desire for an outing. Led by Ivy Ngui, they planned a trip to Saratok and Debak during the break. I suggested
One fine day, after the Gawai Dayak celebrations of 2019, my elder brother Jon, who was six years older than me and known as Chandi, approached me with an intriguing proposition. “Would you like to join our hunting trip to Ulu Melupa in two days? Uncle Guang will be leading
In 1969, 13 students at SMK Saratok were reported for gambling to the school principal, a Canadian named GD Tedrick. Most of the students involved were from Form II, Form III, and Form IV, and two from Form V. I was one of them, studying in Form II. Although we were
IN 1962, when I entered Primary One, we were taught very basic English by our teacher, who was also the headmaster. He was the only teacher in our new school, Nanga Assam Primary School in Melupa, Krian, Saratok. The school had just started operating that year, a year before Malaysia
‘Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.‘ Melody Beattie (1948 – Present; an American author and self-help advocate best known for her book “Codependent No More” which became a popular resource for individuals seeking to overcome codependency and establish healthier relationships
“In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony.” Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900). He was a German philosopher, cultural critic, and scholar widely regarded as one of the most influential philosophers of the 19th century IN the early
MY wife, Julie, and I were pleasantly surprised when Dr Ong, a gynaecological specialist in Kuching, informed us that we were expecting twins. However, he didn’t reveal their gender. Julie was in her third month of pregnancy, and amidst the prevailing anxiety, we couldn’t resist asking Dr Ong if he
“Every river has its stories, and every story has its river.” Michael Ondaatje (1943 – Present); a renowned Sri Lankan-born Canadian author and poet. He is known for his distinctive writing style that blends poetry and prose, often blurring the boundaries between genres. IN my previous stories, I shared tales
“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.“ Victor Hugo (1802 to 1885); a French writer, poet, and one of the most celebrated and influential authors. He is best known for his novels “Les Misérables” and “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame”. WITH great sadness,
SINCE 1975, my life has been intertwined with the stories of my close relatives, filled with moments of both struggle and triumph. It all began during my humble days as a lowly paid assistant editor for an Iban newspaper when fate brought me in touch with my eldest niece, Adeline
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