On 23 January 2026, I attended a batik painting session at the High Commission of Malaysia in Brunei Darussalam. The event focused on cultural exchange, emphasising participation over performance. Observing a father quietly supporting his daughter, I appreciated the simplicity and significance of the experience, highlighting the value of heritage and shared creativity.
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Kuching—A Sound Carried by Time
Published: February 1, 2026 Before us, the Sarawak River unfurls—an artery of life carrying livelihoods across generations, its untold stories settling quietly into silt and time. Across the river, the gigantic Sarawak flag stretches in splendour: yellow grounding its form, red and black striping the bendera, and a nine-pointed star at the centre, bearing the… Continue reading Kuching—A Sound Carried by Time
An Afternoon Walk at Khlong Toei Market, Bangkok
Published: January 1, 2026 What first caught my eye were the tangled, densely packed electric cables—some thick, some thin—hanging in bundles like strands of hair casually tied up. They were everywhere, yet somehow maintained a peculiar order: chaotic but orderly, dangerous yet unbroken, as if the city itself accepted that danger was part of daily… Continue reading An Afternoon Walk at Khlong Toei Market, Bangkok
Painting on Threads of Meaning: My Encounter with the Tais of Timor-Leste
Published: November 12, 2025 A Meeting of Threads — How It Began On 18 December 2023, a talk titled “The Role of Art and Culture in Fostering Social Cohesion” was successfully held through close collaboration between the Embassy of the Republic of Timor-Leste in Brunei Darussalam and Huifong’s Art Gallery. Art and culture enthusiast, and… Continue reading Painting on Threads of Meaning: My Encounter with the Tais of Timor-Leste
3rd Brunei-China Art and Visual Culture Festival Strengthens Ties Through Art
Published: September 27, 2025 The 3rd Brunei-China Art and Visual Culture Festival opened at Baiduri Bank Headquarters on September 27, celebrating the enduring friendship between Brunei and China through art, culture, and shared history. “Art is the most beautiful language of the human soul. It transcends national boundaries, ethnicity and language, touching hearts and inspiring… Continue reading 3rd Brunei-China Art and Visual Culture Festival Strengthens Ties Through Art