Sibu

Swooning Over Two Malaysian Policewomen

Irene on the left and Oli on the right

Two young Chinese policewomen from Malaysia have become internet sensations for their beautiful looks with many netizens swooning over their beauty. Some have commented in jest that they are willing to be arrested if  these two policewomen are their arresting officers. The pair, Irene Y LM and Oli Lee, are based at police HQs in Kuala Lumpur. 26-year old Irene ...

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Ode To My Mum

Mum during her teen days

I lost my Mum to lung cancer on August 30, 2016 and that has made me realise how transient life is. She was still in reasonably good shape albeit feeling tired and a bit breathless when I went to Kuching on August 14. I never expected her to leave us so soon. She was first diagnosed with terminal lung cancer ...

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Street Art in Miri

Gua Niah , hornbill and Malay girl in sampan

I find street art rather fascinating and have made it a point to visit street art venues in places that I visit. I particularly like the street art of Melbourne and Penang but I find the street art on the walls of Ta Kiong Emporium in Sibu rather disappointing. I drive by Miri Heritage Centre almost every day and have ...

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Foochow Proverbs And Idioms

I was born in Binatang, a small town with a predominantly Foochow population. Anyone growing up in Binatang would almost invariably be able to speak Foochow with an acceptable level of fluency. I am no exception. I am a Hokkien but I too can speak Foochow. My birth certificate and my Malaysian identity card carry Foochow names and my wife ...

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