Tuesday, 23 December 2025

Author: Julie Ngadan

Lucerne awaits: Beauty, history and soul

After her Italian adventure, Esther Law’s journey continues in Lucerne, Switzerland – a city of breathtaking beauty, rich history, and quiet moments that inspire the soul. Touched by Lucerne: Churches and chance encounters ON November 15, 2023, as Esther Law’s European adventure entered its fifth day, she embarked on a

Beyond business: A spiritual awakening in Zurich

For entrepreneur and author, Esther Law, returning to Zurich is more than just another visit – it is a journey of faith, friendship, and quiet moments that reshape her path, reminding her of the profound power of connection and purpose. Finding faith and fellowship in Zurich ESTHER Law’s earlier journey

Sarawak Day: Reawakening pride through a Dayak hero

Today, Sarawak celebrates its journey to self-rule – but a new kind of freedom is stirring. In his bold new comic, S. Mark introduces Rhemaung Berih, a hero who reawakens pride in Sarawak’s roots, empowers local communities, and carries Borneo’s roar to the world. ‘Rhemaung Berih’ and the spirit of

Celebrating Sarawak: One land, many cultures, shared pride

WHAT does it really mean to be Sarawakian? Is it the harmony of many cultures, the pride in shared history, or simply the feeling of home? Ahead of Sarawak Day, our writer asked Sarawakians from different walks of life what this day — and their identity — means to them,

Miss Petite Global 2025’s mission of grace

Wearing her crown with humility, Anita Kurkach uplifts children, champions compassion, and redefines what it truly means to be beautiful. A good heart is true beauty WHEN Anita Kurkach was crowned Miss Petite Global 2025 in May, the moment was more than a personal triumph. For the 30-year-old Belarusian model,

Borneo Premium Tuak: Tradition bottled for a new generation

As Sarawak’s traditional rice wine, it is often poured during festivals and shared in longhouses – but for Kimi Tomas, ‘tuak’ is much more than a celebratory drink. With the help of her mother, she’s reviving the art of heritage brewing through Borneo Premium Tuak, blending cultural tradition with modern

Cooking up a comeback

WHEN I met Erictomson Bida, he had just stepped into two new worlds at once: learning to walk again after a stroke, and becoming a father to a daughter he worried he might never be able to care for on his own. A seasoned chef with over 10 years of

Rebuilding life, one step at a time

Once paralysed, now walking tall – meet the survivors who defied the odds through robotic therapy. In the final part of this three-part series, the patients’ powerful journeys reveal how science, faith and sheer determination can bring even the darkest chapters to light. Rewiring hope: Robotic therapy and the power

World Youth Skills Day: Stop looking down on TVET

From robotics to smart farming, today’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is anything but low-skilled. Hallman Sabri, Sarawak Skills executive director, says the future belongs to those with the right skills — not just the right grades. Future-proofing Malaysia: Why TVET is no longer second class For decades,

Healing side by side with HAL

Robotic rehabilitation isn’t just about machines. It’s about the partnership between dedicated therapists and determined patients learning to move again. In this second instalment of a three-part series on robotic therapy, we explore how the Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL) combines cutting-edge technology with the expertise and empathy of therapists, helping