I was in Permaisuri Imperial City Mall yesterday when I saw the One Heart One Mind Charity Fundraising Fair organised by Global Art to raise funds for the Parents Association for Special Children Miri or Persatuan Ibu Bapa Kanak-Kanak Istimewa Miri (Pikabis). The fair, which started on August 28, will end today.   There are many art pieces on display ...

I have read great reviews about Brewhouse so I decided to drop by the café today with my wife and my son Leslie. But the little café was almost full, except for a tall table with bar stools. We did not feel like sitting on those high bar stools so we thought of coming back later. As we were turning ...

He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them— he remains faithful forever. Psalm 146:6 This is the Bible verse that greeted us when we entered The Maker yesterday morning. Yes, Miri now has a café with a revolutionary theme: Christianity. A replica of a Royal Mail postal box seems to stand guard near the ...

Malaysians have become increasingly cynical over Malaysia’s political and economic future with many expressing dismay over what has transpired in recent months. There is a general feeling of gloom akin to how we generally feel when confronted by dark stormy days. I am similarly affected, often feeling frustrated and depressed at what has been happening in our beloved country. I ...

It was in December 1976 that I bade farewell to Kolej Tun Datu Tuanku Haji Bujang after spending two years there doing my Form Six as a boarding student. Those two years were two of the happiest years of my life. It was where I really learned to be independent. I bet all my Kolej mates who were fellow boarders ...

Brighton Beach, also known as Tanjung Lobang Beach, is probably the most popular beach in Miri and it forms part of Taman Selera, Miri’s oldest recreational park. Since my retirement at the end of May this year, I have been to this beach several times. I find it a great place to have a stroll and to just relax and ...

Giant whale, octopus, eagle, bat, and stingray took to Senadin’s skies this afternoon when the Giant Fancy Kite Flying and Show Carnival started at about 3.00pm at the proposed Senadin Water Theme Park area. Today is only the warm-up to the official opening tomorrow.

Tomorrow will be Hari Raya Aidilfitri so I wish to take this opportunity to convey my best wishes and regards to all Muslims. May The AidilFitri Delights And The Moment Extents All The Special Joys For All Of You To Treasure. May The Year Ahead This Eid Be Fruitful And Full Of Happiness To You And Your Family. And when ...

It is sad to hear the news that Omar Sharif has died aged 83 from a heart attack yesterday afternoon in a hospital in Cairo. It was announced in May that he had Alzheimer’s disease. I was in lower secondary at Kai Chung Middle School in Binatang when I watched Lawrence of Arabia at the Eastern Theatre and that was ...

I have tasted the pineapples of Saba Orchard on a few occasions in the past courtesy of my brother Chin Tian and my sister-in-law Christina Sio. I love the sweetness and the taste of the Lambir Pines so I always look forward to eating these pineapples. Yesterday when I was sending my brothers Chin Tian and Chin Kiong as well ...