A Walk At The Night Market

This photo was taken few weeks ago.  The mayor (right) walked around the night market.

Connecting To The World

Once I travelled to Rumah Michael in Julau with members from a non-profit organisation.  It was a one hour drive to Julau,  then, we took two hours boat ride to the longhouse.  We were there to see the micro hydro, built by the longhouse folks themselves for electricity supply. All of us had our cell …

The Vagrant

It was 9 pm. At the sight of the authority approaching, he tried to run, but he was surrounded. There were more than 10 of them, probably 20 - Police, officers from the welfare, a politician, and those from the rescue unit. All of them tried to help him. At least, with a comfortable bed …

The Forest

I liked forest very much but scared of it. The serenity sometimes gave me chills. The quietness, the touch of breezes, the music as the birds sang above me and distance away made my heart race. People said you shouldn’t talk in the forest, or else you would be hunted by something you cannot see. …

Trading Skyscrapers For Big Trees

Imagine you received a letter asking you to play an important part in the conservation effort.  You were required to trade the life in the city for the life in the wild.  A place you never even heard before.  What would be your reaction?  Would you reject the offer immediately or would you take it? …

O’ Christmas Tree…O’ Christmas Tree

Every year, in the month of December, the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC)  puts up a special Christmas trees decoration contest for the public to participate.  That contest, as the council put it, not the effort of the council, but the effort from this beautiful community to the community of Sibu town.  It turns out to …

Graveyard In The Middle Of Town

I use this road everyday to the office and everyday I thought it is only a graveyard.  Nothing special.  This morning I was attending a press conference.  I didn't notice the scenery when I went up the sixth floor.  It was after the press conference and was waiting for the elevator that I saw this. …