Essence of Borneo

KOTA KINABALU:   Garnering valuable insights for personal and professional growth from a successful entrepreneur can accord young aspirants a roadmap to strive and cultivate a fulfilling and successful life. For Cleopatra Lajawai, Chief Executive Officer of AEI Wellness Sdn Bhd, a prominent leader in sustainable Wholistic wellness lifestyle products, services, and trade events, there are guidelines that can be adhered to for success. Discovering Your Passion "Understanding your passion is the cornerstone of any meaningful journey. If you find yourself uncertain about what truly excites you, take the time to explore different interests. Engage in self-reflection, seek guidance from mentors, or participate in workshops. The journey to discovering your passion can be transformative and enlightening, setting the stage for the goals you will pursue." Translating Passion into Action Cleopatra, a Penampang-born entrepreneur, shared that once young entrepreneurs have identi

KOTA KINABALU: The arrival of Ramadan is much anticipated as it brings with it a unique and exhilarating thrill, being a time of heightened spirituality, self-reflection, and immense devotion for Muslims. Smital, the General Manager and the Dining area With it comes the test of faith especially for the fasting populace. When the breaking of fast arrive in the evenings, many anticipate to dine in comfort and savour the food. Most will go home and cook for their loved ones, enjoying the togetherness that comes with dining with one's family. local favourite, Inava Not everyone can go home and cook though, or go home and eat with their family. There are those who work until late in the evenings, travelers on business trips, families on vacations and other members of the mobile community. There are also those who wish to treat their  family to an evening out and break their fast outside. Of course, some of us just want to sample the various types of food being offered and sold in the va

TUARAN: The Fasting month of Ramadan is just around the corner and food stall will mushroom around the city and towns catering to the fasting community during that time. Chicken Wing, a local favourite However, the fasting community is not the only group of people who frequent these stalls but also people from all walks of life. There is always that festive atmosphere in the evenings as people throng into the stalls called Ramadan Bazaar. Quail Those who have to go home and cook for the family after a hard day are always happy to just get their food from the stalls and hurry home before breaking of fast. Travellers during the month of Ramadan also benefit tremendously from these stalls. These food stalls however are mostly for people who wish to pack and take away their food. For those who wish to dine in, there are eateries available for them too. Squids Those who wish to break their fast watching the sunset and listening to sounds of nature should check out Shangri-La Rasa Ria's

RANAU is one district in the State that has a lot to offer tourists. It has the Poring Hot Spring, the Kg Luanti Fish Spa, the Memorial Park, and the Kinabalu Parks as well as Mount Kinabalu, among many others. Guests will actually be spoiled for choice but they should not pass up the opportunity to visit the Sabah Tea Resort.This resort sited in a picturesque area within the tea plantation is well worth several visits actually. They have very good accommodation, comfortable and clean. There are 16 rooms in the four cottages. The cottages, with their quaint picket fence, are named after some British and Australian personalities including Sir Alfred Dent, a founder of the British North Borneo Company; Sergeant Lofty Hodges who was part of a special forces unit that parachuted into North Borneo to rescue the prisoners during the Japanese occupation; Martin and Osa Johnson who flew from Singapore to North Borneo; and Sir William Goode, the last Governor of North Borneo. These little gem

  Having food  at Venition Club sited at Off Jalan Lintas, Lido is a leisurely adventure through their extensive menu. The ambiance is cosy and the staff is friendly and welcoming. There are booth seats that give you a sense of closeness to your dining companion and are indeed suitable for couples who wish to dine together in their own ‘secluded’ space. This place is famous for its dim sums but the menu offers extensive choices for diners.  The Deep-Fried Chicken with Belacan is interesting and should be sampled as well as the all-time favourite cold Thai Style Glass Noodles.   The Sweet and Sour Eggplant a nd Dry Butter Mock Prawns as well as the Curry Vegetables are must-sample items that shouldn’t be missed. The Fish and Chip is a classic. The Grilled Lamb Chop is worth ordering so is the Pineapple Fried Rice with Chicken.  The Double Boiled Soup is absolutely delicious as is the Imitation Sharkfin Soup with Fish Maw. The Wet Butter Chicken and the 3 Flavours Chicken are delicious

  \ THE   best thing about dining at the 5 th Avenue Café sited at  Taman Foo Long, Luyang, Kota Kinabalu,    is the food’s great flavour. There is always something titillating the palate with every dish. Mostly because they have great quality ingredients for their dishes and of course, the expertise of the chef takes them a level higher. So, each dish gain impressive flavours that allow you to taste sweet, sour, salt oi,l and spice among others, distinctively. The taste of the food does not bleed together, lending each dish similar taste. Mouth-watering is a popular saying when it comes to food, and the new 2023 Chinese dishes at the 5 th Avenue are made of those. It requires returns. The presentations are also commendable. Visual presentation makes the dishes appetising For 2023, diners at 5 th Avenue will be able to enjoy these new dishes. They include Kiu Nyuk Mantao, Steamed Pork Slice with Salted Fish and Crispy Pork Belly with Homemade Thai Sauce. For those who simply loves p