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It's a (s)mall world... I hear it said all the time. "Kuching is so small". And often it is said with a frustrated sigh. But what is the "small" that makes it so unacceptable? With gigantic malls mushrooming all over the city, shoppers are given more choices for almost anything under the sun. Cinema complexes, bowling alleys, archery arcades, gadgets galore, name it, we have it. And did I mention the remarkable selection of fresh international food products flown in from all over the world. Okay, I hear some mumblings "yeah, but no music halls, theatres, art museums..." Museums? Our Sarawak Museum may not be classified as an Art Museum, but it is the best cultural museum in South East Asia... Music? Our annual RWMF is one of the top 25 international music festivals recognised by Songlines, a world music magazine. The point I'm making is that "small" has its allure. I love that we are (still) quaint in our ways that Kuchingites have a reputation of being very friendly. I love that we still have food served at open air markets at all hours; fresh chicken and fish cleaned for the asking at the wet markets, free services at the gas stations, cloths tailored, shoes mended and household machines repaired for reuse. To me, good things still come in small packages. I am grateful to live in Kuching City, where the quality of life is not measured by size. Strangely enough, our feature article is about BIG! "The Tree, The Table and The Craftsmen" by Datin Sri Garnette Jala Ridu. (pg.26) Speaking of music halls, Kota Samarahan has the makings of an amazing student teachers orchestra. (pg.23) "Feast & Forgiveness" takes us into the house and heart of a generous woman Yohani Mohd. Salleh by Aiman Farhah Juahir on "Buka Puasa". (pg. 18) A Selamat Hari Raya to all our Malay community!
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JULAUGSEP2014WHAT’S UP-IN-OUT & ARO 1 JUL - 24 AUG
Convergence: Land & Spirit exhibition tours by FoSM docents Free 45 minute tour of the art exhibition by FoSM docents. Fridays 10:00 am and 3:00 pm, Sundays 3:00 pm or by appointment. Enjoy a tour and cup of tea at the newly relocated Museum Café in the Art Museum. WHERE: KUCHING – Sarawak Art Museum HOW MUCH: Free WHO: Friends of Sarawak Museum (FoSM) CONTACT: Louise 012-855 0588 or Anita 019-887 0811 or fosmuseum@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/fosmuseum
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The 7th Confucianism International Conference WHERE: KUCHING – The Imperial Hotel Kuching WHO: International Confucius Global CONTACT: Mdm. Tan Siew Hwa 03-788 05122 or kongfuzi@confucianism.org.my or http://international.confuciusglobal.com/
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Afternoon @ Museum 2-3pm "Networking Before Networking: the Sarawak Administration Service Under Brookes and Colonial Eras" by Jayl Langub WHERE: KUCHING – Textile Museum HOW MUCH: Free WHO: Friends of Sarawak Museum (FoSM) CONTACT: Louise 012-855 0588 or fosmuseum@ gmail.com or www.facebook.com/fosmuseum
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Momentum Series 4 - 25km Run 12.5km x 2 loops The Momentum Run is a non-competitive race, the main objective being to prepare the runners to run a full marathon at this year’s Kuching Marathon. Scheduled in four series, the distance
of each of the respective series will be increased before the true test of the runners to run a full marathon of 42.195 Km distance. WHERE: KUCHING - MBKS HOW MUCH: RM60 + free dri-fit Brooks T-shirt worth RM49.90 WHO: Revolution Run Co. CONTACT: 016-589 2233 or therevolutionrun@gmail.com or www.facebook. com/pages/Revolution-Run-Borneo
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'Now Everyone Can Walk' City Jogger's Club CJC Charity Night Run 5km Charity run to raise funds for amputees to get artificial legs. WHERE: KUCHING - MBKS HOW MUCH: RM25 WHO: City Jogger's Club CJC CONTACT: 016-589 2233
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Small Carnivore Research in Sarawak Talk By local wildlife ecologist John Mathai. The talk will cover the work of the Hose’s Civet and Small Carnivore Project, Borneo (HOSCAP Borneo), a research-based conservation project studying small mammalian carnivores (such as civets, mongooses, wild cats, and others) in a logging concession in the Upper Baram. The project has a particular interest in the rare and elusive Bornean endemic, the Hose’s Civet, a species often described as ‘one of the world’s least known carnivores’. Admission to the talk is free. Register with mnskuching@gmail.com. WHERE: KUCHING – UCSI University HOW MUCH: Free WHO: Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) CONTACT: mnskuching@gmail.com
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Gawai Bung Jagoi This celebration is to mark the end of harvesting season, and it is very rich in cultural influences. Organised by the local community, the festival was first introduced in 2009 with the aim of showcasing the colourful culture and tradition of the Bidayuh community. Since then, the festival has attracted scores of visitors and in turn, it has helped to boost the local tourism activities in the area. WHERE: BAU – Bung Jagoi WHO: Jagoi Development and Heritage Committee CONTACT: Mr. Robert 012-886 7763
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Pesta Nukenen – Bario Food Festival A three day celebration of food, farming and forest heritage in the beautiful Heart of Borneo. The festival celebrates the unique food, farming, forest and cultural heritage of the Highlands - one of the last surviving intact traditionally farmed and forested highland watersheds in Sarawak and East Malaysia. It celebrates the food, farming and forest heritage of rural areas by promoting low impact community based cultural tourism and medium-long distance eco-trekking in the beautiful Heart of Borneo. WHERE: BARIO CONTACT: www.facebook.com/pages/ bariofoodfestival
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Young Malaysians Movement (YMM) 42nd National Congress 2014 WHERE: KUCHING – Borneo Convention Centre (BCCK) WHO: Young Malaysians Movement CONTACT: Sim Chiun Wee 082-576 975 or scw9111@hotmail.com or
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Commemoration Day Every Year since 1988, Kuchingites will hold a special celebration on August 1; the date when Kuching attained its city status. This year the celebration will be grand as it marks the 26th anniversary of Kuching City. WHERE: KUCHING – Kuching North City Hall WHO: Kuching North City Hall CONTACT: 082-446 688
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Kuching Festival 2014 The month-long celebration includes musical entertainment, sports, arts and recreational events. The ever-popular Food Fair will continue to whet the appetites of both locals and holiday makers with a wide selection of both local and international cuisines. The Kuching Festival programme also includes a Concert of Traditional Oriental Music by a local Chinese Music Orchestra and a Folk Dance Display. There will be different sports events prepared for the public to test their muscle and sinew. Apart from that, a Martial Arts Display will showcase the various arts and skills of Wushu, Taichi, Silat, Taekwondo, Silamban and Akido. WHERE: KUCHING – Kuching South City Council Area (MBKS) WHO: Kuching South City Council CONTACT: Ms. Lillian Liew 082-354 200 or liewli@yahoo.com or http://www.mbks.gov.my/
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Padawan Raft Safari River Safari in Padawan is a bamboo rafting competition. The journey down river, which will take more than three and a half hours, passes through some amazing picturesque scenes and
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rapids which are the natural obstacles of the Safari. The event will be held on 3rd August 2014 (Sunday). The starting points are at Kpg Annah Rais, Kpg Temurang and Kpg Danu (flag-off from 7.00 am to 9:00 a.m. according to category) and finishing at Kpg Git (closing ceremony at 3:00 p.m.). There will be a total of approximately 40 km for the rafting expert category and kayaking category and 26 km for the other rafting categories along the Sungai Sarawak Kiri. Attractive cash prizes and trophies are to be won with reasonable entry fees. Souvenirs, arts and crafts, cultural and local entertainment with sales of local food delicacies are also available to make it an enjoyable and memorable day for all. Registration is open now, details can be found on http://www.sarawaktourism.com/en/ event-detail/e-details.html?evid=70_Padawan_ Raft_Safari WHERE: PADAWAN WHO: Jointly organized by Padawan Municipal Council, Ministry of Tourism Malaysia and in collaboration with government agencies & NGOs CONTACT: Mr. Ng Siang Wei 082-615 566 or email mpp@sarawak.gov.my or http://www.mpp. sarawak.gov.my/
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28th Annual Scientific Meeting, The International Association For Dental Research (IADR) South East Asia Division & 24th Annual Scientic Meeting, South East Asia Association For Dental Education (SEAADE) 2014 IADR–Southeast Asian (SEA) Division was founded 23 years ago to provide a platform for dental researchers to discuss their research findings. These annual scientific meetings provide opportunities for scientists and researchers to present papers, discuss ideas and to network. The 2014 meetings will be jointly hosted by the IADR Malaysian Section, the
Traditional Sarawakian Orang Ulu hospitality in the heart of Kuching city. Phone: +60 82 415 588 Fax: +60 82 425 316 Email: ask@telangusan.com Web: www.telangusan.com www.facebook.com/ TelangUsanTravelTours Jalan Ban Hock, Kuching
JULAUGSEP2014WHAT’S UP-IN-OUT & ARO Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). These meetings not only offer thought-provoking and stimulating scientific programmes, there will also be interesting social and cultural events and fascinating sightseeing tours. WHERE: KUCHING – Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) WHO: University of Malaya CONTACT: Dr. Noor Hayaty Abu Kasim 03-796 77809 or nhayaty@um.edu.my or http://iadr-seaade.org/
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Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) Borneo Cultural Festival is an annual event organized by the Sibu Municipal Council. The main objective of this event is to promote 'beauty in ethnic diversity' within Borneo Island to the world. A week-long celebration of food, music and dances showcases the diverse cultural background of the Sibu community including the Iban, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu, Malay, Melanau and Chinese races. WHERE: SIBU – Sibu Town Square HOW MUCH: FREE WHO: Sibu Municipal Council CONTACT: Ms. Tenf 084-333 411 or smc@smc.gov. my or http://www.smc.gov.my/
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Kuching Marathon 2014 Kuching Marathon (KM) will be an annual event that brings runners from all over the world to the beautiful city of Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. It is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the tranquility and unique character of Kuching, surrounded by a subtle yet rich cultural heritage and pristine beauty, this race is regarded as one
of the most multicultural marathon events in the region. Kuching Marathon 2014 (KM 2014) consists of the full marathon of 42km (measured to international standard of 42.195km), a half marathon of 21km, and runs of 10km and 5km respectively. The event is a road race competition. The start and finish point will be at Padang Merdeka, Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg. It will run through Kuching city north and Kuching city south. WHERE: KUCHING – Padang Merdeka HOW MUCH: From RM30 upwards WHO: The Kuching Marathon Association (KMA) CONTACT: Liew 019-886 5666 or kuchingmarathon@gmail.com or http://www. marathonkuching.com/
an exhibition and food fairs. WHERE: BAU – Blue Lake (Tasik Biru) WHO: Bau District Office CONTACT: 082-763 211 or wonghs@sarawak.gov. my or http://www.baudo.sarawak.gov.my/
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Baram Regatta The regatta will be the biggest gathering of people in the Baram River basin, started since the peace-making treaty to end tribal wars some 115 years back. For Baram Regatta 2014, the organiser has lined up various activities such as cultural performances, traditional sports competition, Baram Idol, beauty pageants, exhibitions and much more. It is held once in three years. WHERE: MIRI – Marudi WHO: Miri Resident Office CONTACT: 085-433 203 www.baramregatta.com
International Crashworthiness Conference (ICRASH 2014) The vehicles of the future will use different propulsion systems as electric cars become more prominent. In such electric cars, the structural crashworthiness design will be different to what we currently have. The objective of this conference is to encourage scientists and engineers to meet this challenge by providing a valuable forum in which they can present and discuss their work in this most important field of crashworthiness. ICRASH has become a well-recognised platform for engineers, bioengineers, designers and researchers in the field of structural crashworthiness and impact biomechanics and provides a vital forum for experts to find designs that reduce fatalities and injuries attributed to the world’s road, railway and air accidents. WHERE: KUCHING – Riverside Majestic Hotel WHO: Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) CONTACT: Prof. Dr. Wong Shaw Voon 03-892 49200 or wongsv@miros.gov.my or http://www.miros.gov.my/
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Tasik Biru (Blue Lake) Festival A man-made lake of gold mining origin and located within Bau town, Blue Lake is an ideal venue for water-based sports events such as rafting, kayak, tug-of-war and other traditional water games. The festival also highlights other interesting activities such as aerobics exercise,
Asia Teaching English as a Foreign Language International Conference – Asia TEFL 2014 The 12th Asia TEFL International Conference invites delegates to share, discuss and deliberate on the issue of Developing Sustainable Quality in English Language Education in Asia. The meeting encourages ELT professionals to share
OUND KUCHINGJULAUGSEP2014 innovations in sustainability directed policies, pedagogies and learning systems. This event brings together education policy makers, practitioners and scholars to engage and collaborate with colleagues from around the world not only to solve key problems in the world of ELT and education but also to develop sustainable professional networks focused on the long term advancement of ELT related research and knowledge. WHERE: KUCHING – Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) WHO: Malaysian English Language Teaching Association-MELTA CONTACT: Dr. Ganakumaran Subramaniam 03-892 48691 or melta@tm.net.my or http://www.asiatefl.org
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Rantau Kemiding Festival The highlight activity of this event is a regatta, funfair, food fair and cultural show. WHERE: KANOWIT – Rantau Kemiding WHO: Homestay Rumah Benjamin Angki CONTACT: TR Benjamin Angki 013-882 3076 or ben_8845@yahoo.com
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Sarawak Youth Fashion Design Competition This competition is held under the U R the 1 Youth Festival, in collaboration with the KPS Sarawak. The first largest fashion design competition held all over Sarawak, this competition will provide our creative and innovative youth a golden opportunity to showcase their talents. Our aim to serve the youth, to expose them to the public figures and to give them an international, if not, local platform. WHERE: KUCHING – Plaza Merdeka HOW MUCH: RM10 admission fee
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Siol Mountain Bike This mountain bike sports event is eagerly anticipated by fans of extreme sports annually. Since the first event in 2004, Siol has been a favourite location for mountain bike riders to test their cycling skills. WHERE: KUCHING – Bukit Siol, Jalan Semariang WHO: Dewan Bandaraya Kuching Utara (DBKU) CONTACT: Puan Noraini Haji Karim Abdillah 082-446 688 or http://www.dbku.gov.my/
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EATOF 2014 East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Forum EATOF is an international organisation which aims to contribute to peace and prosperity in East Asia. EATOF supports a range of projects from urban planning to diversification of transportation routes to promote sustainable development of tourism. EATOF’s academic symposiums, seminars and joint projects such as global exhibitions support its research and development. Each member plays the following roles to achieve the goals of EATOF: - Exchange information on tourism policy and tourism industry - Develop inter-regional joint tourism programmes - Train, educate and exchange government officials - Seek public and private partnership in tourism on R&D, education, tourism packages, transportation, infrastructure and strategies
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JULAUGSEP2014WHAT’S UP-IN-OUT & ARO relevant to tourism - Provide mutual cooperation on common issues in tourism within the region WHERE: KUCHING – Riverside Majestic Hotel WHO: EATOF CONTACT: Mr. Hasanal Bin Abdul Wahid 082-319 302 or hasanalaw@sarawak.gov.my or http:// www.eatof.org/
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1 Malaysia-Bintulu Tanglung Festival and Bintulu Food Fair An event aimed to promote the "1 Malaysia" concept. There are various food stalls selling both "HALAL" and "NON-HALAL" foodstuff. Visitors to the event will be treated to multi-racial cultural performances and interesting competitions.
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WHERE: BINTULU – Bintulu Esplanade WHO: Federation of Regsitered Chinese Associations Bintulu (FORCA) CONTACT: Dr. Wong Aik Loung 012-878 3222 or forcabtu@hotmail.com
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"Charles Hose, Baram Resident" by Dr. Sharifah Wan Ahmad WHERE: KUCHING – To be announced HOW MUCH: Free WHO: Friends of Sarawak Museum (FOSM) CONTACT: Louise 012-855 0588 or fosmuseum@ gmail.com or www.facebook.com/fosmuseum
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departing from Lanjak Entimau Ulu Katibas Song to Song Town. WHERE: KAPIT – Katibas River (Ulu Sg Katibas) WHO: Tourism Task Group (TTG) Kapit Resident Office CONTACT: Mr. Zul Bin Usup 084-799 061 or kapitro@sarawak.gov.my or http://www.kapitro.sarawak.gov.my/
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Sarawak Regatta The Sarawak Regatta is a popular traditional longboat race in Kuching. The longboats are decorated with colourful designs and can accommodate up to 30 paddlers. The significance of regattas in Sarawak goes back to the Brooke era. It started with the intention to stop racial wars among local tribes where headhunting was largely practiced. The Rajah
OUND KUCHINGJULAUGSEP2014 Brooke instructed all tribes to instead challenge each other by having boat races to prove their power and strength. The call to challenge each other through the boat racing rather than headhunting was successful in bringing peace to the area. Today, longboat races or regattas are some of the major tourism events in Sarawak. The Sarawak Regatta, held at the Kuching Waterfront, has become one of the most sought after events in the tourism calendar. Due to the significant history of the regatta, this event is normally held in conjunction with the Malaysia Day celebration. WHERE: KUCHING – Kuching Waterfront HOW MUCH: FREE WHO: Resident Office Kuching CONTACT: Adrian Chan Fook Weng 082-250 042 or adriacfw@sarawaknet.gov.my or http://www.sarawakregatta.com/
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Belaga Rainforest Challenge 2014 This is an annual event in Belaga District. For the past few years it received encouraging participation from the locals as well as from those outside Belaga District. The participants have to run and walk through the thick jungle before they can complete the race. There are also other side activities to attract the crowd to Belaga Town during the 2 day event. WHERE: KAPIT – Giam Pasang River Beach, Belaga WHO: Tourism Task Group (TTG) Kapit Residen Office CONTACT: Mr. Zul Bin Usup 084-796 242 / 796 963 / 796 445 or zulu@sarawak.gov.my or http://www. kapitro.sarawak.gov.my/
Simunjan Festival 2014 This festival offers activities such as water sport, fishing competition, "poco-poco" dance, karaoke, futsal, badminton and "Karnival Tani".WHERE: SAMARAHAN – Simunjan Bazaar & Kampung Sageng WHO: Simunjan District Council & District Office CONTACT: Mr. Sait Enggang 082-803 610
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MRC State Youth Conference To provide a platform for Red Crescent Youth members to share knowledge and skills. It is also to upgrade their abilities and skills as well as to create better awareness on climate change and humanitarian services. WHERE: MIRI – Malaysia Red Cresent Miri Chapter WHO: Simunjan District Council & District Office CONTACT: Datin Judy Wan Morshidi 085-411 121 or mrcmiri@streamyx.com
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916 Malaysia Day Countdown and Street Party 2014 916 Malaysia Day Countdown Street Party is being held for the 4th consecutive year. The Street Party displays the passion of Mirians towards our love for the country through participating in various outdoor sport events. The highlight is the street party complete with varied entertainment which runs beyond midnight. This annual event has attracted participation from locals and the visitors alike. WHERE: MIRI – Miri Tourism Corridor, North Yu Seng Road WHO: Miri City Council CONTACT: 085-424 111 or www.sarawaktourism.com or www.miricouncil.gov.my
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JULAUGSEP2014WHAT’S UP-IN-OUT & ARO panel of distinguished speakers and over 200 delegates. It will address key issues and challenges facing the industry and to explore innovative solutions in overcoming rising energy demands and minimizing greenhouse gases. In addition, the Conference will also cover topics relating specifically to the development of the energy sector in Sarawak including investment opportunities in the SCORE. In addition, it will also feature separate tracks on infrastructure developments. WHERE: KUCHING – Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) WHO: State Government of Sarawak CONTACT: Ms. Michelle Ha mha@ambexpo.com or Ms. Fatia fatia@ambexpo.com or 03-404 19889
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Sibu Base Jump 2014 This event is organised by Sibu Tourism Task Force Group with technical support by BASE Jumper from Australia and Malaysia. The Sibu Base Jump is to be carried out just a week before the KL Tower Jump. The jump takes off from the top of Wisma SANYAN, currently the tallest building in Sarawak (126 meters) and lands at Sibu Town Square phase 1. WHERE: SIBU – Wisma Sanyan & Sibu Town Square (Phase I) WHO: Sibu Tourism Task Force Group CONTACT: Mr. Brin Munsang 084 - 321 963 / 330 500 or garyc71@gmail.com or www.facebook. com/pages/Sibu-BASE-Jump
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Sales Carnival & Pesta Air Bintangor Various activities such as 30HP Boar Racing, 18HP Boat Racing and Jet Skiing have been included in this year's event. Other activities such as karaoke singing contest, cultural dance contest
and telematch will be held. WHERE: SARIKEI – Sg Rajang Waterfront, Maradong WHO: Maradong & Julau District Council CONTACT: Mr. Robin Roy anak William 084-693 232 or mdmiadmin@pd.jaring.my
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Borneo International Kite Festival Borneo International Kite Festival in Bintulu Sarawak is now bigger, better! The skies of the old Bintulu airport will again be decorated with the most colourful, intriguing and awe-inspiring kites, balloons, lanterns and all other flying objects from all over the world. For three days, participants and visitors alike will be served with exciting programmes such as kite competition, traditional kite-making, a kite colouring contest and special stunt kite performances which will be performed by international participants. This family-fun event also boasts cultural and artiste performances showcasing the rich combination of local and international flavours for all to experience and enjoy. This is one event where age knows no bounds and where young and old alike will be mesmerized by the shows on display. WHERE: BINTULU – Old Airport Runway WHO: Bintulu Development Authority CONTACT: Mr. Mohd. Ansari 086-332 011 or http:// www.borneokite.com/
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Kanowit Festival 2014 The week-long Kanowit Festival is a celebration of culture and goodwill. The highlights would be the Kanowit Regatta and F3000 Fast Power Boat Race, Traditional Cultural Events, Beauty pageant, Land Floats, Handicraft Promotion and Exhibition at Fort Emma, Kanowit.
WHERE: SIBU – Kanowit Waterfront WHO: Kanowit District Council CONTACT: Mr. Makam AK Salidap 084-752 093 or kanowitdc@sarawaknet.gov.my
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"Sharing of Semut I: the only remaining survivor, Jack Tredrea" by Jennie Yan Khoon Soh WHERE: KUCHING – To be announced HOW MUCH: Free WHO: Friends of Sarawak Museum (FOSM) CONTACT: Louise 012-855 0588 or fosmuseum@ gmail.com or www.facebook.com/fosmuseum
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Sadong Jaya Festival To showcase local products. WHERE: SAMARAHAN – Sadong Jaya Bazaar, Kota Samarahan WHO: Sadong Jaya Sub-District Office CONTACT: Md. Althrina Sandai 082-821 208
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Borneo Bird Festival This event is dedicated to all bird enthusiasts and all animal lovers who love nature and tropical rainforests. Borneo and Sarawak is a popular site to spot rare bird species. The event offers opportunity for all to enjoy the tropical rainforest. For those who are not taking part in the Race, they are always welcomed to enjoy the walking trail at the Borneo Highland and Mulu National Park. This event is done in close collaboration with Brunei Darussalam and Sabah. So, do expect more exciting activities that are offered at all three different venues. WHERE: SARAWAK – Borneo Highland & Mulu National Park WHO: Sabah Tourism Board, Borneo Bird Club, Sabah Forestry Department & Sabah Parks
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W.A.G Festival World Animal Groove Music Festival 2014. The festival is a celebration of music, creating awareness about the plight of animals and raising funds for the construction of a new shelter for SSPCA’s rescued, abandoned and unwanted animals. The WAG Music Festival marks World Animal Day, which falls on the 4th of October every year. World Animal Day was started in 1931 at a convention of ecologists in Florence as a way of highlighting the plight of endangered species. October the 4th was chosen as World Animal Day as it is the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Since then, World Animal Day has become a day for remembering and paying tribute to all animals and the people who love and respect them. It is celebrated around the world, in different ways in every country, with no regard to nationality, religion, faith or political ideology. WHERE: KUCHING - Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) WHO: The Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) CONTACT: 082-618 200 or sarawakspca@gmail. com or http://wagmusicfestival.com/
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SSPCA Animazing Race 2014 Another interesting program held during the World Animal Groove (WAG) Music Festival 2013 is the SSPCA Animazing Race. The 10-km run offers attractive prizes. WHERE: KUCHING - Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) WHO: The Sarawak Society for the Prevention of
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Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) CONTACT: 082-618 200 or sarawakspca@gmail. com or http://wagmusicfestival.com/ DBKU International Dart Open (call for dates) WHERE: KUCHING – Hills Shopping Mall WHO: Kuching North City Hall CONTACT: 082-446 688 Borneo Mountain Bike Challenge (call for dates) The Borneo Mountain Bike (Bintulu) Challenge aims at promoting Bintulu as a tourist destination to build the tourism image of Sarawak through the participation of other states as well as neighbouring countries. Apart from that, this challenge aims at producing potential local cycling champions who can compete with the neighbouring states and countries. WHERE: BINTULU – Bicycle Trek, Tanjung Batu WHO: Bintulu Development Authority CONTACT: En. Latif Bin Upit 086-332 277 / 332 011 or latif@bda.gov.my Kabong Festival 2014 (call for dates) This is an annual event offering various activities such as "mini regatta", stage show, cultural show, food and trade fair. WHERE: BETONG – Kabong Town Square WHO: Sub-District Kabong CONTACT: Mr. Nazari Bin Hj. Bujang 083-411 201 / 411 267 or nazarib@sarawak.gov.my Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) Adoption Day (call for dates) Through the support of local Kuching malls, the SSPCA organises regular off-site adoption campaigns for its animals to find loving homes. WHERE: KUCHING - Kuching Malls WHO: SSPCA CONTACT: Brenda Png 019-886 3118
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by Keith Yim
ExCat: Flying high in Amsterdam It is almost 43 years since I left Kuching; a young and naïve 15year old destined for British Public School life, in an effort to make something of a poor set of Senior Cambridge results. Fast-forward to the present (via spells in UK, the US, Switzerland, and Holland) and I am on the verge of retiring from a 34year flying-career. The invitation to write this contribution raised many long-buried emotions. Living just outside of Amsterdam feels a long way geographically and culturally from home. “Home”, I hear you utter - how can he still regard Kuching as home after having been away for so long (though I do regularly visit)? But home it is, and so will it stay. Make no mistake, it is no struggle living in one of the bestdeveloped countries in the world, but emotions are a strange thing. My (slightly clouded) memories of Kuching are of a wonderfully carefree childhood, lots of time spent outdoors, great adventures, little responsibility (hence the poor performance at school!) and a very strong sense of belonging. How can one forget the 2-hour launch-trips to Santubong (ditto Bako and Buntal) from the Tan Boon Tien jetty, for the sole reward of swimming in a (then relatively unpolluted) muddy river-mouth? The “endless” journey to Sematan, cycling to “the stream” at Matang with friends, on the road across from the Satok Bridge? The trips to Giam, or how long it took to get to the Rancang Pool in Serian or the lake (pit?!) at Bau (sounds like an obsession with water!)? Glorious days, especially considering the “roads” back then. I recall a trip with my dad to (then) Simangang - it
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seemed an adventure of epic proportions! And all this is before we get to Kuching’s culinary offerings! “Kolok mee”, “ang tow peng” and “oh luak” at the “Open-Air Market”. "Laksa" and “kueh chap” on Carpenter Street, curry fish for lunch from India Street, the “cha kueh teow” stall at the Padungan flats. And of course, the delights of the SJS school-canteen, which at the “interval” was a godsend for a few hundred ravished teenagers (there were downsides too; I recall an occasion purchasing 30 durians from a street-vendor in Batu Kawa only to find 21 of them home to thumb-sized maggots!). I remember the festivities at the Jubilee Hall and Ground being town-highlights, with the various cultural festivals celebrated universally by all.
Kuching has come a long way through the years (I recall the arrival of the first escalator at the then-new Electra House, with security personnel having to refrain visitors from too much experimentation, as well as being on the top-floor of the Aurora Hotel in 1963, when the Union Flag was lowered). But somehow it retains the charm and pace, and friendliness, so conducive to a comfortable lifestyle. In many ways it epitomises a nirvana that is often sought but seldom found. A little ironically perhaps, but being away has made me appreciate it more. KINO
Keith's last home in Kuching was in Iris Garden, Rock Road. He lives in Hoofddorp/Holland today. His parents still live in Malaysia.
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by Stella Chin
The Art of Haggling "Cheap Sales!". Don’t you just love that expression? A ‘sale’ through customary trade usage implies discounted purchase prices, yet we are not content to leave it at that. Here in Kuching (for emphasis and self assurance) shops declare ’cheap sales’. This is possibly trade description at its most honest. Apparently not all ‘sales’ are cheap as scrupulous businessfolk would have us believe. There are ways and means of fiddling with the figures to lull us into thinking we are getting a good deal when in fact the towkay in blue shorts is wringing his hands in glee as the cash register rings! Still, for the budget conscious and tight fisted the thrill of buying something at a reduced price is second to none. I overheard a woman at a pay counter rattle off to her companion the prices of tissues at different supermarkets. The eloquence and knowledge with which it was executed was worthy of a doctoral dissertation. The look of triumph on her face as she informed her friend that she saved 4 sen buying it there made me want to go grab a box too! Let me tell you how professionals haggle. My late mother, bless her, whenever I tagged alongside her to the market I observed and learned. It’s an interesting ritual. Scanning the wares she approaches her prey with grave intent. Then lingering over the coveted object she points a nonchalant index finger (as
though aiming to shoot). ‘How many cents is this? she begins psychologically disarming her opponent by suggesting that the said object isn't really worth very much… in her eyes. The prey visibly shrinks and mutters apologetically. “5 ringgit 60 sen”. “HOW MUCH?” She exclaims, imperial eyebrows shoot up in disbelief. “Very cheap already, only 5 ringgit 60…” he replies defensively mopping sweat from his drooping brows. “Who says cheap? Padungan only sells this for 4 ringgit, why yours so expensive? At which point she picks the thing up and examines it with a sneer. “Ok lah special price for you, 5 ringgit... banyak rugi already towkay neo.” He sighs and proceeds to put article in plastic bag. “Only less 60 sen… no thank you...” with a wave of her hand, she dismisses his offer and walks away. Or feigns to walk away. “Hey wait! Ok lah ok, 4 ringgit 80 only for you, sell you cheap cheap, make big loss nevermind.” The desperate plea in his voice doesn’t
move her as she quickens her strides towards the next stall with similar offerings… then not even looking back she calmly states with uncompromising authority. “4” and underscores her statement with four lifted fingers. “Aiyah ok lah 4 ringgit…” with shoulders stooped, he surrenders waving the white flag (and the red plastic bag!). Money and goods change hands in silence and the smoking gun is returned to its holster. Sure gives a fresh spin on the phrase bargain hunting! Haggling is not for the fainthearted or squeamish. The strategy and technique require practice, thick skin, good handeye coordination and an unyielding conviction that its not called price ‘wars’ for nothing. However if all else fails, I am told that some shopkeepers in Kuching (definitely not the ones with the blue shorts, they never surrender!) are still willing to sell KINO themselves cheap. Stella Chin is a lawyer and a happy wife and mother of 3 children who enjoys writing, while dancing keeps her on her toes.
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by Aiman Farhah Juahir
Feast & Forgiveness
Wajik Soft glutinous rice cake, flavoured with "gula Melaka" and coconut milk
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he Malay term for it is buka puasa. In the Sarawakian Malay dialect, it is called sungkei. There is a growing trend among the younger Muslim generation, especially within the circle of young urban professionals, where the Arabic term is utilized—preferring instead to refer to it as iftar. Whatever term you choose, it is essentially the same thing: It is the highlight of every day during the month of Ramadan, the most sacred month in the Muslim calendar. Bulan puasa, as it is known to some. The fasting month,
Kuih rangin Glutinous rice flour and grated coconut - baked until it's golden and crisp on the outside.
where Muslims don’t eat and drink from sunrise to sunset. Buka puasa, or the breaking of the fast, marks the end of the fasting period. In the old days, specifically in Kuching, one would hear the sound of the beduk (a type of drum, used in mosques to signal the beginning of prayer times) as dusk approaches. The bilal would then recite the azan, the call to prayer. As the last light of day gives way to night, and the sound of the azan fills the air, families are gathered at the table, hands raised in prayer. It is now time to eat, drink and be grateful. The first thing
to be eaten is always the kurma—the date—emulating the practices of the Prophet Muhammad. After the dates, then come the rest of the food. Having run on empty for an entire day, one has a tendency to gorge, especially if the dinner spread is a large one. I have never seen a beduk my entire life. It is a thing of the past, almost obsolete. I have heard its sound over the airwaves, when the family tunes in to Sarawak FM every Ramadan just before
Dates "Buka puasa" in Ramadan will not be complete without dates. It is how the Prophet Muhammad broke his fast with three dates and sips of water. Muslims all around the globe break the fast in the same manner to emulate the Prophet's practices, referred to as 'sunnah'.
Bubur cha-cha A diced mixture of pumpkin, yam, sweet potato, corn and sago pearls in coconut milk.
dusk. A friend told me that Sarawak FM is the only radio station that plays beduk sounds just before the azan. A touch of the old with the new. My grandmother would tell again
Thirst quenchers "Sirap merah" with "biji selasih" (basil seeds) in the foreground and "air bandung cincau", with evaporated milk and delicious grass jelly added to the sweet rose flavoured base.
(continued) Kuih koci The dough is made from glutinous rice flour, mixed with water with a filling of grated coconut and palm sugar.
Kuih lopes Round discs of glutinous rice, cooked with coconut milk, sprinkled with fresh grated coconut, then topped with delicious "gula melaka" syrup.
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Botok-botok Grated coconut flesh and fine strips of turmeric leaves on the outside, salted fish on the inside. The fish and coconut are wrapped in mengkudu (known in English as beach mulberry or Noni) or banana leaves, then steamed until cooked. Botok can also be made with fresh fish, salted duck eggs or "Terubok" fish roe.
and again of how her sister was born in the holy month, just as everyone was about to break the fast, to the sound of the beduk. A nonagenarian now, her memory fails her more often than not. I should have recorded all her recollections of the past in writing. As I sat with Mdm. Yohani Salleh that afternoon, I posed the question to her: How was it like in the old days? Her account transported me to a different era, where everything was so much simpler. Yes, there were special dishes specifically attributed to Ramadan, like the bubur pedas (my all-time favourite) and the oh-so-refreshing grenadine with biji selasih (basil seeds) thrown in. Not to forget, the colourful kaleidoscope of traditional Malay kuih. Most of the time, though, meals were simple. “My sungkei meal is the simplest thing there is: plain rice, vegetables prepared kampung-style, salted fish or eggs, and a side of sambal belacan. There is one thing I cannot do without during Ramadan, though. I have to have umai every day!” she said. She also expressed her sadness at today’s Ramadan scenario: “Ramadan is supposed to be a time for us to practise moderation. We fast during the day so we know how it is like for the less fortunate people out there. That way, we will be grateful for the comforts we enjoy. These days, Ramadan has become a time for overindulgence. So much food, and so much of it going to waste too.” I couldn’t agree more. Ramadan is supposed to be a month for reflection, for fighting off temptation, for striving to be a better person, and as a result, making the world a better place. It is also a means to teach perseverance in the face of adversity. The meaning of Ramadan today is unfortunately lost amidst the extravagant dinner spreads, the expensive buffets and the seeminglyinfinite choices of tasty delights available for sale. The fast is but a means for the www.kuchinginandout.com KINO 20
The sixth of twelve siblings, then eventually having seven children of her own, family gatherings are always a grand affair for Yohani Mohd. Salleh. The 63-year-old single mother is well-versed in the art and lore of traditional Malay cuisine, and believes that great food is a product of passion. Who fuels that passion? Her family, always and without fail.
Bubur pedas A traditional Malay porridge dish. Key ingredients include 'daun singkil' , 'midin' and gelatinous beef tendon.
“My sungkei meal is the simplest thing there is: plain rice, vegetables prepared kampung-style, salted fish or eggs, and a side of sambal belacan..." person to mould a better character through thoughts and actions. It has to be enriched with charity, worship, repentance and good deeds in general; or the hunger and thirst would have been for nothing. In a nutshell, it is a time for selfimprovement—and when you have reflected and improved enough, a time for forgiveness. Because starting on a clean slate is never a bad thing. Nothing teaches humility better than admitting you are wrong and asking for forgiveness. Forgiveness restores Umai obor-obor Umai, a traditional Melanau dish, is more commonly made with fish. Obor-obor (jellyfish), is marinated in calamansi, shallots, onions, chilli and garlic.
broken bonds and makes existing ones stronger. It obliterates hatred and fosters love. And what do people say about love? Yes, it conquers everything. KINO A journalist by education, Aiman Farhah Juahir dabbles in culinary arts, education, renovation of a family house and is presently in the hospitality industry. But her love for the written word burns hot and bright above all.
Kerabu asam Fruit salad, Malay style. Thinly-sliced mangoes, with a sweet-tangy-savory 'belacan' (shrimp paste) dressing. "Cili padi" added for maximum 'oomph'.
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first notes
to a Possible Dream
Full attendance and determination on a day of practice.
There are forty-two student teachers in this one and only Teachers’ Training Institute Orchestra in Malaysia. Armed with this impressive information, I attended their weekly classroom practice and met with conductor and music teacher Abdul Latif Poli of the Tun Abdul Razak Teachers Training College in Kota Samarahan (IPG). Holding a Masters in Music from the Sultan Idris University of Education in Perak, Latif’s music career started in 1998 in the Science Teachers Training College, Bintulu. He believes that student teachers «must learn music so that they can use it as an approach to learning in general». Woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings and keyboard make up the instrumental ensemble of the IPG Orchestra. Out of
the forty two student teachers, only five are here for a full music option. A five year course results with a degree. The majority of the student teachers are from different academic options such as language and science. Many have no musical background. To produce music with no musical background is one thing, to produce an orchestra from interest for music in general is outstanding to say the least. There is also a desire, I am told, to see the orchestra achieve international standards. Described as «a Traditional and Modern Pop Orchestra», Leleng (Orang Ulu ethnic song), Putri Santubong (Sarawak Folk song), Berkikis Bulu Betis (Popular Pop Iban song), Ai ai twist and Tunggu Sekejap (songs by P. Ramlee) are part of the repertoire. (continued)
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Director Hamsiah Abdullah Masni (center) with Conductor Abdul Latif Poli (on the left). All geared up for the next international performance in collaboration with Universitas Tanjungpura, Indonesia in November. Officially inaugurated in 2012, the orchestra has performed at state level in 2012 and 2013 and also at International level in Bandung, Indonesia. «Our Orchestra still has a long way to go to achieve the standards we saw at Bandung, Indonesia. Our students found it intimidating as they witnessed the quality of the performances but our student teachers are learning to become music educators. In Bandung, the students learned about becoming professional music performers» says Latif. To the question of what challenges he faces to bring the Orchestra to a higher level, Latif acknowledges that discipline has been lacking in the past. However, he is confident that the present group is showing dedication for a promising future. «Continual attendance is a must for progress. As the majority of the students have other academic options to concentrate on, getting them to sustain a continual interest in music is sometimes a challenge». «Music is good for improving attitude and discipline» says Latif, the perpetual teacher, with a twinkle in his eye. «Also when a student teacher leaves after the completion of the five year course, we have to start all over again, almost every year with the new comers ». Latif wishes for more external expertise and involvement in international music workshops with hopes to see the IPG Orchestra come to the standard of the Sarawak State Symphony
Five student teachers in the orchestra with Music Option Degree Program. (From left to right) Jordan Wee Yang Yaw (Flute, 1st year) Astella Tesy Patric (Violin, 1st year) Arlyn Daniel (Violin, 1st year) Wivica Lawansa (Flute, 2nd year) Alva ak. Samjun (Trombone, 4th year) Orchestra (SONS) in Traditional and Modern Pop. When asked about the Orchestra, Wivica Lawansa, a 2nd year student teacher who plays the angklung and gamelan ensemble, apart from the flute says, "We can express ourselves through music. People enjoy playing music and the music played makes people happy". Speaking on the phone with IPG Tun Abdul Razak director Hamsiah Abdullah Masni, away in KL, she states with palpable pride. «My desire is not only to see them become an international student teachers orchestra and to perform in more international arenas but also to see the formation of a new traditional music orchestra in September this year". The challenge to combine the Caklempong, (Gereteh, Tingkah, Sauwa, Gendang, Bangsi and Serunai) and the Gamelen ensemble with the present orchestra for their upcoming Karnival Satu IPGKTAR in September 2 - 5 is admirable. As it is a personal interest of mine to see our traditional instruments become internationally known (like the Sape, thanks to the annual Rainforest World Music Festival and the Borneo World Music Expo) I applaud this extraordinary opportunity made available to all students with or without a musical background. If dreams can be captured and music embraced, IPG has clearly shown that their campus orchestra has limitless potential. Perpetuating our culture and tradition through music, this orchestra has all it takes to attain what it deserves and desires. Music, is indeed in the air. Editor
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"...I see the Orchestra as a platform to present the best in us, gaining knowledge in time-management, team spirit and communication skills as well..." Astella Tesy Patric (Violin, 1st year student teacher)
26 KINO Acacia Tortilis
When I said to my husband and son, one day, that we needed a big family dining table for the farmhouse, little did I realize that they were already planning to give me one of my best presents ever. It came as a handcrafted table from an acacia tree that had fallen into our pond one stormy night two years earlier. The trunk had been half submerged in water and so I thought the monumental task of getting rid of it from the pond wasn’t worth the while of our gardener. For some time, the twigs and branches of the tree were a perfect podium for kingfishers, broadbills and cranes to perch and wait for any errant fish. Many times I have stood on the far end of the pond and watched in awe the interplay of lives upon the waters in the pond, (continued)
have always lived in homes surrounded by trees. They have a way of drawing other lives either to partake of the flowers and fruits, or to just enjoy the solitude of their shade. So birds and animals have found refuge with us in our gardens, either in our town house or in the farmhouse. In my pensive mood I often wonder how it feels to be a utilitarian tree – one of those to be cut, chopped and split as firewood or charcoal for my hearth or stove. I comfort myself thinking that the rhythm and cycle of life upon the earth as the Muse of old says “…heavens covered with clouds, prepares rain for the earth, makes trees to grow on the mountain…” is beautiful. It is good to be of use.
By Datin Sri Garnette Jala Ridu
The Table & The Craftsmen
The Tree,
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My Acacia Table
Have you ever heard the voice of a tree? I think I have. Maybe. My table and me, talking Below the weft of a serumah ceiling. “I am Acacia… a tree of biblical mention Sadly here, no one pay me no attention.” Belian, beside me, the toast of the community Stands majestic, spreading his canopy A hundred years he grows harder and stronger Sixty years the gardener’s eyes grew dimmer, His sinews gets weaker. And lowly me, stand alone, just to be.”
and thought that the remains of the acacia should be left there. I reckoned that death and decay after all are always absorbed into the irresistible regenerative cycle. Perhaps that is so, but creative and industrious people always see potential where others cannot. The fallen acacia could have another life. With the industry and skills of the young village craftsmen my fatherson team fashioned it into the rustic table I have been dreaming of for a long time. It now takes the pride of place as a table where family prayers are uttered, meals are shared, birthdays, anniversaries, reunions are celebrated and glasses are raised. It is my ‘altar’ upon which cut flowers and foliage from the garden are displayed, food from my kitchen are spread and candles are lit. Looking at my Table I know it will outlive me and I hope flowers, candles and food will always overflow my Acacia Table to sustain lives. I wrote this poem to commemorate it, to sanctify the first meal I served on it for the village boys who lovingly crafted it. (continued)
“Ssh… weep not, daughter tree, You were born of nature free. I love the way you reach into the sky, Stretches into the horizons where fairies lie All day tossing a gauze of shadow across the pond. Reminds me of a fair land beyond. None could guard and shade the gate The way you and Angsana do! I bet. So thank you gentle Acacia. May you be reborn sawdust and lumber. A timber placed in the hands of the Carpenter Fashioned into a prized furniture.” “I’ll never forget the night of the vicious storm. By daybreak I appeared in disheveled form. A twisted mass of boughs and leaves, It pained me hearing Angsana grieves. Breaking, crushing into the waters below Sadong and Ta-ee surely heard my sorrow.” The westerly wind and the chimes of church bells rings, Their firm footsteps and their random sings The village carpenters, those rustic kampong boys Whose strong callous hands have no time for toys. From their closets: chainsaws, anvils and hammer The roar, the raucous chainsaw, the mountain can hear Bebold, the second birth of my Acacia! “Chiseled, scrubbed, polished, I’m humbled A feast of love and communion, reminiscent of The Stable Glowing in the light of a wrought iron chandelier A common Acacia serving the Last Supper.”
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The Craftsmen
Every time I polish my table with beeswax I am reminded of the regenerative cycle in life. There must be countless timbers wasting away in the sun and rain waiting to be picked up by industrious hands. I think of the many hidden talents in the villages, the unsung heroes of rural Sarawak belting out “Aku anak kampong, kuli-kuli sahaja…”. Perhaps it is the kampong call for discipling and mentoring.
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My Wooden Stove Apart from being used for traditional cooking of chicken in bamboos, I am experimenting fusion recipes using my newly built charcoal fired traditional stove. For this recipe, I use the black glutinous rice, also known as sticky rice. I normally buy from the local farmers at market towns like Serian, Bau soon after harvest for new grains. This variety is slightly nutty and has a distinct flavor all of its own. KINO Garnette is a retired lecturer. Her love for language led her to read English Literature at University Malaya and later Linguistics at University of York, England. She is passionate about food and all its paraphernalia. But 'solitude and reading are my oasis' she says.
Baked Rice Pudding in bamboo ramekins Serves
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2 cups black glutinous rice 4 table spoon gula Melaka or light brown sugar 4 cups freshly squeezed thick coconut milk 2 cups water 6 medium size eggs 4 table spoons caster sugar
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Charcoal fired traditional oven-stove (left) and modified traditional cooking hearth (above).
Heat the traditional stove half an hour before using, making sure that the smoke from the charcoal is reduced. Combine the glutinous rice and the brown sugar in a pan and pour half the coconut milk and the water. Using your normal range, bring the rice mixture to the boil, and reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally for about 20 minutes or so, or until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid. Divide the rice mixture among individual bamboo ramekins.
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Beat the eggs with the remaining coconut milk and sugar in a bowl. Strain the egg mixture into a jug, then pour it evenly over the par-cooked rice in the bamboo ramekins Place the ramekins in a roasting pan. Carefully pour in enough hot water to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Cover with foil and bake in the heated traditional oven for about 40-60 minutes or until the custard is set. Serve warm. A scoop of sweet corn ice cream could top it.
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by Ruth Welling
Caring for the Carers
I am going to tell you about a recent telephone call that came to our home nursing services. The telephone call came from a single working lady. She lives with her mother. Her mother recently suffered a serious bout of chronic obstructive airways disease; that meant she was having difficulty breathing. She has been in hospital and the hospital is about to discharge her mother. She has no leave left to stay home and look after her mother. And her mother cannot be left alone at home. Who will assist her to the toilet? Get her water to drink? Help her with medications and oxygen therapy? Warm up food? Over the telephone we told her we could help her but would need to go to the hospital to assess her mother so that we could provide the care for her mother as prescribed by the discharging doctor. Going to the hospital to assess the mother would also enable the patient and our nurses to familiarise themselves with each other. Our nursing staff
came to the lady’s home each day for 6 hours a day. Lucky for her she has health insurance and part of her home nursing care was covered by her health insurance. Our population is ageing. Longevity is a sign of prosperity, but along with longevity comes chronic and complicated illnesses. Some of those illnesses require long term care for example, stroke or dementia. When a person is sick or needs care; there is no place like home. Nursing homes should be the last option for long term care. Wherever possible, living at home and being cared for at home is still the best option. And there are always home nursing services. But our society now consists of working families; working husband and wife. Jobs that used to be done by an unmarried aunty or daughter or by the wife are now being outsourced; such as childcare. Childcare is now mostly being outsourced to childcare centres or to domestic helpers. Homework is being outsourced to
tuition centres or to home tutors. Not being able to look after our children or to sit with them to do their homework does not make us bad parents. Under the same concept then, when our parents or grandparents need ongoing care or long term care; it does not mean that we are abandoning our filial piety duty because we outsource the care of our parents to skilled home nursing services. In fact, that would be the utmost filial piety duty. After all; nurses are trained to look after the sick. They are trained to observe changes in a sick person’s condition, monitor medications, report to doctors, take blood pressure, blood sugar levels, regulate oxygen and provide concise reports to families about the patient’s condition. They are trained to make the patient comfortable with appropriate lifting, walking, washing, dressing and conversational skills. Would we ask a domestic worker to provide tuition to our children? NO! Then would we ask a domestic worker to provide specialised nursing care to our seniors and elderly? I hope we know the answer. KINO
Ruth Welling, an ex-Cat has called Australia home for the past 35 years. In charge of Optimum-Eden Home Nursing Services in Kuching, she is an aged care expert who has presented at national and international conferences. Until recently she was the Executive Director for a group of aged care facilities and retirement villages in Australia. She can be contacted on rwelling21@gmail.com
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35 KINO ENDANGERED TRADES by Ruyi Jing
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In 1920s Kuching, household refrigerators were a far-fetched notion, as far-fetched as flying on a jet plane perhaps. You couldn’t plonk tonight’s leftovers into the fridge and hope to heat it up tomorrow. Mum had to make sure all perishables were consumed before they went bad, and you could forget about having a cold beer or iced water after dinner. The Kantong Man was a bit of a hero then. He could do magic and turned a solid block of ice into sweet cylinders of shaved ice soaked in palm sugar and syrup of all flavours. Much to the delight of children, of course. As the decades passed and Kuching transformed from hamlet to small town to bigger town and finally to a city, the Kantong Man found himself contend-
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ing with modernisation and a whole lot of other things that gave his customers more and more choice and him, fewer and fewer customers. Until one day sometime in the late 90s and early 2000s, he seemed to have faded away quietly and entirely. There were a nostalgic few who asked about where one could get the original kantong with the palm sugar, sarsaparilla and cherry flavours in the original shape of a cylinder of tightly packed shaved ice. And so we thought sadly, another piece of Kuching (continued) is lost.
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Enter Mr Sim Khoon Yong, ex-basketballer, seller ice kacang and cendol, Kuching’s favourite local desserts. Sim’s father and family have been an institution of ice kacang and fresh durians in the city for decades. Stationed faithfully at the traffic junction of Wayang Street and Main Bazaar, one can hardly miss the little stall or the white van. At over 6 feet tall, it’s harder still to miss Sim pottering about making ice kacang, cendol or kantong. When Sim took over the busi-
ness from his father who had started the business in the 60s, he didn’t sell kantong. Palm sugar was hard to source, as was the palm stalk that was carved to make the stick holder for the kantong. Furthermore, it was a difficult skill to craft the kantong into that perfect cylindrical shape that made it a kantong. It would seem that the kantong did go extinct until the Sim family took up the challenge of bringing it back. It was during one of Kuching’s Mooncake Festival celebra-
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tions about eight years ago. They recreated the traditional kantong and added it to their menu at the night streetfood market along Carpenter Street, probably thinking that it was a one-off recreation. But it got such a tremendous response, a deluge of positive feedback came through, and today, it’s a permanent fixture on their menu. For Sim, originality and staying true to the traditional taste is central to the ice desserts he sells. For the kantong, the
palm sugar MUST be locally sourced and not from Indonesia because there is a difference in taste. The shape of the kantong must be cylindrical and not conical. Sim keeps his kantong as close to the original ingredients from the 1920s as much as he possibly can. If grandma were to taste it, she’d say it tasted just like when she was a child. KINO
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39 KINO HISTORY & MYSTERY 2nd of 4 tales
by Anthony Sebastian
Ali (left)
Picture taken in 1862, when Ali was 22 years old. Ali is dressed in western clothes, and looking most uncomfortable in them. He is believed to have come from the Simunjan area, but no records remain of him, or his descendants. His name lives on today in legend.
Beccari
(right) Odoardo Beccari was born in Florence in 1843. After graduating as a botanist, he met James Brooke in London, and thereafter visited Sarawak. He spent three years (1865-68) in this region, and described many plants, including Sarawak’s orchids, the kapur tree, and a wild banana. It was Beccari who laid the way for the Matang coffee plantation, although it was established only after he left Sarawak.
Lopez and Ali In 1855, Alfred Russel Wallace, the co-founder of the theory of evolution, met a 15 year old Malay boy named Ali, in Kuching, and employed him as his servant.
The series began with Old town by the sea, Sarawak’s oldest town, Santubong. This second tale is about Lopez and Ali, two characters who interacted with Beccari and Wallace on Serapi and Peninjau. The third, Beasts of Lore, explores the uniquely Sarawakian connection between animals and people through beliefs, iconography and rituals. The series ends with a journey, The heritage we live within, through some of the mysteries of Kuching’s built-up heritage.
Wallace and Ali would spend the next seven years together, becoming close friends. They would travel far, visiting new places and collecting birds and animals along the way. But their amazing relationship all began at a small cottage up on Peninjau hill, just south of Kuching. Here they spent three months collecting moths and beetles. It was here that they developed a friendship that would be so central to Wallace’s successes in southeast Asia. While the mind easily pictures romantic images of a European naturalist wandering the jungles of Borneo, the reality is somewhat different. The jungle was a dangerous place for a foreigner. One could lose one’s head quite easily. These collecting expeditions were also hard work, involving a lot of equipment, supplies and people to carry it all. Ali was the reason Wallace achieved what he did, and Wallace himself acknowledged this in his 1905 autobiography "My Life". Ali turned out to be an excellent organiser, and an adept collector and preserver of animals. Ali was excellent with boats, and a good hunter too. Ali taught Wallace to speak Malay, and himself learnt English. He was much more than head-servant and event manager; he was Wallace’s companion, and protector, for seven years. Ali saved Wallace’s life twice, during a boat accident, (continued)
HISTORY & MYSTERY 2nd of 4 tales 40 KINO (continued) and nursing him back to health from malaria. In 1857, they travelled to the eastern Indonesian islands of Halmahera and Ternate, where Ali found love, got married, and eventually settled . He was last seen on Ternate in 1907, when an elderly Malay gentleman came up to Thomas and introduced himself “Hello, I’m Ali Wallace”. Thomas took a photograph of Ali, at 67yrs of age, and sent it to Wallace, who was absolutely thrilled. Unfortunately, this photograph has been lost to time. Ali remains largely unknown in Sarawak today. He shouldn’t be. He is perhaps our earliest traveller and explorer, and his legend began on Peninjau. Just northwest of Peninjau is Gunung Serapi, the highest mountain near Kuching. Its eastern slope is an area full of history, and mystery. Soon after Wallace and Ali left Sarawak for Ternate, a Florentine Italian botanist, Mr. Odoardo Beccari, arrived in Sarawak. He used to climb Bukit Siol, and gaze upon distant Serapi, a foreboding mountain no one had ever climbed. Since Peninjau was well studied, he decided he would go investigate Serapi. The year is now 1867. Mr Lopez had arrived in Kuching from Ceylon, where he had been managing a tea estate in Nuwara Eliya. He was to take up the position of assistant manager of a new coffee estate. Half way up Serapi the forest was being cleared by workers from India and Sri Lanka. The Matang Coffee estate was being established. Upon arriving at the estate, which was a half-day trek from the coast, Lopez met Beccari in a nicely built wooden house. It had just two rooms flanking a dining area, which was full of plant specimens. “Welcome to Vallombrosa”, greeted Beccari. Although he didn’t know it at the time, this Italian gentleman was to become one of the greatest botanists to visit Sarawak. Beccari would be the first to describe Sarawak’s giant flower, the Rafflesia, and name it Rafflesia tuan-mudae, after Charles Brooke, who was the Tuan-muda (prince) at that time. Lopez stayed on managing the coffee estate until 1872, during which time he supervised the construction of two buildings: the royal retreat for the Rajah, and a manager’s bungalow which he named Vallombrosa after the name Beccari had used to describe the fledgling estate when they first met. Beccari named the estate (not his house) after a Benedictine monastery 30km southeast of Florence, the city of his birth. Forest-clad Serapi and the estate reminded Beccari of the Vallombrosa Abbey, on a hillside hidden amongst beech and fir forests. In Latin, Vallis Umbrosa means shady valley. The coffee estate didn’t do well, and after experimenting with tea and chichona (a shrub native to Peru from which quinine is
Ali saved Wallace’s life twice, during a boat accident, and nursing him back to health from malaria. obtained), the estate was finally abandoned in 1912. Today, Lopez’s legacy remains undocumented, delightfully hidden beneath 100 years of regrown forest. Stone retaining walls remain, and road layouts, but the exact locations of the Rajah’s retreat, Beccari’s original house, the estate worker’s quarters, a Christian chapel and two other Hindu shrines remain unknown. Only one small Hindu temple, rediscovered in 1968, has been rebuilt. All these lost buildings lie undiscovered right next to bustling Kuching today, reminiscent of a ruined city reclaimed by forest. Sarawak’s history is not only about its places, but in the people who walked before us, like Ali and Lopez, and KINO Wallace and Beccari. Tony Sebastian was born in Sibu, grew up in Marudi, Limbang and Serian. Nature his profession, history his passion, Kuching his home. A naturalist, traveller and writer, Tony's love for Sarawak is evident in the way he brings its tales to life.
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Serapi Slightly taller than Santubong, Mount Serapi is mostly within Kubah National Park today, protecting this ecological gem of a mountain. It has the world’s highest diversity of palms, with 100 species described here. It also has the world’s smallest frog, only discovered in 2013. It frames the city’s spectacular sunsets, a fitting backdrop to historical Kuching.
Stone retaining walls Today, Lopez’s legacy remains undocumented, delightfully hidden beneath 100 years of regrown forest. Stone retaining walls remain, and road layouts, but the exact locations of the Rajah’s retreat, Beccari’s original house, the estate worker’s quarters, a Christian chapel and two other Hindu shrines remain unknown.
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Peninjau An isolated hill with its nose on the Sarawak river at the old settlement of Siniawan. James Brooke built a hut on its north-facing saddle, serving as a cool retreat and a lookout point, hence its name Peninjau, meaning lookout in Malay. Wallace collected over 15,000 insects, mainly beetles and moths, from this location, a phenomenal feat even today. Rafflesia An enigmatic unseen plant, producing the world’s largest flower. Beccari was the first to examine the Rafflesia on Mount Pueh, describing the species and naming it Rafflesia tuan-mudae after Charles Brooke, who accompanied him on that trip in search of a location for a coffee plantation. The Rajah eventually decided on Matang.
42 AREA by AREA Kota Samarahan: Going "Bey llll
When the Japanese army invaded Sarawak in 1941 and the bombing of Kuching started, many made a run for 'hai gua' "Beyond the Sea". They were making their way towards Asajaya and off the coast. To get there, they would sometimes pass through Muara Tuang, a sleepy hamlet by the banks of the Sadong River. Stories are told of families fleeing in boats with Japanese bombers overhead, about to send them to their maker when the pilot caught a clear glimpse of the refugees. Realising they were civilians, the pilots left them alone. Today, that same hamlet of Muara Tuang is known by its glam name, Kota Samarahan, still a small little town compared to Kuching city, but a little town that packs quite a punch if you're in the mood to explore this end of greater Kuching. It is known for....well, its nooks and crannies are not quite that well known unless you're a college or uni student. Follow us this issue and we'll show you a little bit more of this little nook by the river.
Ferry Across Sadong The Primrose VI and VII are two sisters who ply the Sadong River. They bring on their backs hundreds of cars, motorcycles, cyclists and their occupants across the Sadong River. They are the ferries who connect people and places through the Sadong and we hope they continue to do so for a long time to come.
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Kak Saadiah has been at it for two years. The Samarahan local sells the cutest homemade doughnuts right before the ferry crossing. She is part of a community of kueh-sellers who make, bake, steam and fry their goodies for peckish travellers on their way to and from towns on both banks of the Sadong.
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An Unlikely Spot to Heal the Heart Pusat Jantung Hospital Umum Sarawak (Sarawak General Hospital Heart Centre) is one of the most advanced heart hospitals in the country, with cutting edge equipment and the best cardiologists around. Tucked amidst a large expanse of natural bush, this is an unlikely location for a heart hospital, but the greenery of nature is a soothing balm for its patients.
Teeming with local produce, fresh fish, horseshoe crabs, prawns clams and a variety of sea creatures whose names elude us this riverside market is open daily from 2pm. The local seafood trade is a kaleidoscope of diversity from the sea nearby - a pretty good indication of a decent underwater ecosystem still. Let's hope it stays that way for a long time to come!
Active Retirement by A Quiet Nook
The Summer Mall is the first major shopping mall in Kota Samarahan. It is the largest hangout, cineplex and general shopping hub in the area.
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Eden-on-the-Park is a retirement village for the retired and active who dream of living in a resort environment. Meant to be upmarket, chic and holistic in its approach to assisted living, it is still in the development stage and is set right next to that old Kuching institution, the Sarawak Club at Samarahan.
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"Happy Hours" of another
Bored of bars? Done with dining out? Now what? There must be something between tucking yourself up in front of the TV and partying the night away! Actually, there is. Some of it mainstream, some of it outfield, here's an odyssey of after dark activities.
Happy Prawn House (Jalan Wan Alwi) Udang Gala - king prawns should bow down before them. These creatures can grow up to 30 centimetres long and, with their bright blue pincers, are river royalty. So welcome to prawn fishing, perhaps the most unusual pastime on this page. I had always been fascinated by the sign of the Happy Prawn House (happy for who, the prawn or the fisherman?) i and so my adventures in prawning began here, though apparently there are at least 8 prawn fishing places in town from MJC to Matang to BDC. This is strictly a no frills operation. This is truly a microcosm of Kuching society – Dayaks, Malays and Chinese, male and female, young and old - sitting placidly around the pool whiling away the time in patient contemplation. Just then, beginner’s luck came through for me – my float popped down, I pulled my rod up, and there was a prawn for my net. The exhilaration! I may have taken home three measly prawns (now living happily in my pond) but others seemed to hook hundreds. This pastime is definitely worth a try. You even go home with your dinner or, if you like, they will barbecue it right there for you. So, for an unusual after dark pastime, prawn fishing might just reel you in.
Karaoke (Hill's Shopping Centre)
Bowling (King's Centre)
There are many that curse the Japanese for the invention of Karaoke. I could never understand it. I cringe at the endless warbling of untrained voices and more so, I’m amazed at the relish with which stereotypically reserved Asians leap up to the mike to perform for a roomful of total strangers. But the karaoke box? Now that I could manage. There are loads available around Kuching – Kbox, K11, Kanything! – each with its own range of music from Chinese pop, to English chart hits to Golden Oldies. I settled for K11 in the Hills Shopping Centre. I can’t speak for others, but for me, it’s not about the performance, it’s about the release. A flat rate of RM30 gets you the room indefinitely and the price includes four drinks of your choice.
This is one of Kuching’s two bowling alleys (the other in Riverside suites), though strangely it is back on the site of the original public bowling alley in Kuching. There are some real pros here equipped with all the gear: personal balls, wheeled bowling bags, even wrist braces. In fact, I learned that Sarawak has a proud tradition in bowling, boasting 2 world youth champions and a world women’s champion in its recent history. It is pretty easy to get the occasional satisfying run - I even managed one strike – but sustaining it is a bit of a problem! Apparently bowlers come as young as 6! This is a wonderfully wholesome activity that brings to mind American movies from the 1950s. It is fun for all the family; just don’t forget to bring your own socks!
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Massage Massage parlour - two words that are bound to raise either a shudder or a snicker in the minds of most, especially when associated with after dark activities. Yet, massage is a long and noble tradition in most parts of the world its therapeutic benefits widely accepted – and massage businesses have mushroomed all over Kuching in the last few years. Two things to consider when you pick your
parlour. Number one, if you can’t see in, they are probably hiding something. Number two, if your masseuse is wearing an inch of makeup, a miniskirt and skyscraper heels, she is unlikely to give you a good massage; her skills probably lie elsewhere. Follow these and you should find a place to make you feel refreshed, relaxed and rejuvenated. Personally, I have a confession to make. I am a massage addict. So, I will convey to you a little of my vast experience. For total relaxation, I go for Tribal Remedy in Chonglin Park or Mirage on Green Hill. These two are female-focused with gentle piped music, traditional massage and the lingering scents of essential oils wafting in the air (though only open until 10pm). At the other end of the spectrum is the Chinese massage, where pain is the order of the day. Reflexology for the feet or acupressure for the whole body, they will work you to within an inch of your life, but leave you feeling like you’ve been brought back from the dead. My personal recommendation is Genting, opposite the Four Points. For feeling good all round, I go for the Blind in Central Park. For this massage, forget my first rule. You’ll find them up a dingy staircase in an equally dingy establishment, but the massage is a wonderful experience. They chit-chat, they hum, they sing and they really get into those niggling places that other masseurs find hard to reach!
Surrey Bikes (Ewe Hai Street) When they first appeared, they were like UFOs. They circled the town in stately splendour with their blinking lights and spinning whirligigs. Tourists and locals alike took to the Surrey Bikes with alacrity as a fun way to see the city. For the uninitiated, these are fourperson, bicycle-powered rickshaws rented for RM30 per hour from a traditional shophouse. in Ewe Hai Street. Yes, the customers pedal themselves! In Kuching, they are the brainchild of Gerald, an Austrian who has lived in various parts of Asia for many years, though his bright idea is beginning to spawn many imitations. At one time a monk, at one time a successful restaurateur, Gerald runs his business primarily so that he can offer his healing services free of charge. Its success is comforting proof that a noble cause will bring its
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own rewards. The ride itself is quite bizarre but certainly worth sampling. It is like driving a boat down Main Bazaar. Visitors to Kuching will love it – a great way to see the city. For us locals, the sights are too commonplace, but the reaction is priceless. You’ll feel like the Queen of England, sailing past with all kinds of people waving to you from the pavement.
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