Author: Adeline Liong

“Take this opportunity to forgive each other, especially among family members, relatives and friends.” – His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. SINCE Hari Raya Aidilfitri is just a day away, let me take this opportunity to wish all my Muslim friends and celebrants “Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri”.  While listening

‘The people I met there, ten years ago, who hosted me and my crew in their longhouse, who fed us and looked after us, treated me with great kindness.’ – Unknown Over 300 residents of a 30-door longhouse, Rumah Lapie, in Sungai Sinai, Ulu Sebauh, lost everything in a fire

‘That’s the fun of going to a high school reunion: it’s seeing the people who you were close to all those years ago, and re-exploring the relationships of the past.’ – American screenwriter and director, Jon Hurwitz IT looks like 2025 is year of the school reunions for me. It

In Sarawak, ‘bubur lambuk’ (savoury porridge) is synonymous with the holy month of Ramadan. Come Ramadan, mosques and organisations will cook it and then give it free to the public. Muslims love to break fast with ‘bubur lambuk’ which is literally translated as ‘scattered porridge’ because the porridge is made

‘If we can build a four-kilometre bridge across Batang Lupar, this 400-metre bridge is nothing.’ – Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on the construction of a 400-metre bridge connecting the west bank of Sibu to the town centre. The people of Daro, a district in Mukah Division,

“The most important day of a person’s education is the first day of school, not graduation day.” “American eduator, educational speaker and author, Harry Wong” WHEN I looked at the Sarawak Tribune on Feb 18, a day after schools reopened for the 2025/2026 Academic Session in Sarawak, I had a

‘Every day is a good day. There is something to learn, care and celebrate.’– Indian author and ‘spiritual master’ Amit Ray Now that the Lunar New Year celebrations have officially ended, how do you feel if you are one of the celebrants?If you are sad, I can understand why. This

‘I am a doctor— it’s a profession that may be considered a special mission, a devotion. It calls for involvement, respect, and willingness to help all other people.’– Polish politician, Ewa Kopacz. In the past, I used to love raw salmon sushi, a type of sushi made with thinly sliced,

‘Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.’ – American host and TV producer, Oprah Winfrey HAPPY Chinese New Year to all celebrants. It is not too late to wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year because the Lunar New Year is a