I wrote my master's thesis on adapting Iban folktales into various forms of sequential art, including comic, art installation, and sequential collage. Here's the link: Developing Sequential Visual Artworks based on the Iban Folktales, as part of the Sarawak Bornean Culture. One of the major output of this research was a comic book adaptation of an Apai Alui/Apai Saloi story. It's in open access so anyone can download it. If you find this subject interesting do give it a read.

I applied for GETS-WRP back in August this year. I didn't receive anything about the 14 days review for weeks so I thought I didn't get it. Then, I got a good part-time job.

So, here's the thing: I got an e-mail this week that said my application was accepted and they wanted me to do an online assessment. I scored well on the said online assessment. I was curious on the questions and I had friends who wanted GETS-WRP so I did it to pretty much see what the assessment would be about.

My questions now would be:

1. How long after the online assessment should I expect to hear back from them?
2. Since they just announced Cohort 6 would start this October, does that mean I'm part of that cohort or the next cohort?
3. The part-time job has a contract period that would last until early next year. It's not stopping me from looking for other stuff to do for when I'm not on the clock, but GETS-WRP did mention applicants should not be employed at the time of application. Has anyone been in a similar situation? I like the part-time job but the GETS-WRP is a good opportunity for me if I do get it. I've discussed with my supervisor as well about this, and she was fine with letting me go.
4. I'm at the last leg of my studies, so all I'm doing is waiting for thesis endorsement. There's literally nothing going on but I'm still a bit concerned about the part where it says you need to be free from educational responsibilities (iirc). Though, I do have a friend who got GETS-WRP while still being an active student back then (no longer a student now though). Has anyone else been in a similar situation? Should these be mentioned in the interview?

Sarawakian living in KL due to studies, and honestly the social norms here are ridiculous imo. Yes i get it Islam is the official religion in the country but that doesnt mean there couldn't be other religions right? For example using shorts and doing the cross prayer before eating is considered syirik?? honestly bro the westerners have such a proud stance on their religion that they dont realize that there are other religions not just yours, God... I really wish Sarawak for Sarawakians. And using a cross necklace is apparently prohibited too, agik belik meh urng diak.

FTES free education for Sarawakians of all races.

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5k housing allowances

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The situation was at Sungai merah roundabout around UTS sibu area, there were two car block the right road so only 1 road was available. But there was A truck from right lane to left lane merging without looking at my vehicle which is Kancil, the truck dented a bit of my back door vehicle because I swerve just in time. Then the entered the roundabout without looking back and just ran. The truck Number plate was, I need help in order to settle this problem of mine. Btw me and my friend was inside the vehicle which are students. We nearly went under the truck. Almost died.

Hi! I will be visiting Kuching for the very first time for a business meeting. I am planning to bring some gifts from Semenanjung and just wondering what do Sarawakians like from here? Thank you! 🙆🏻‍♀️

Would like to hear thoughts/experiences on ASSAR (Amanah Saham Sarawak).

Who wants to go next week? Need a friend.

Visited this place quite a few times, and I feel that it’s slowly becoming run down. But it still has great potential if it’s taken care of properly. What do you think, guys?

Are there any environmental conservation activities that I can volunteer for or even any part time work in kuching? I am a fresh grad looking for jobs elsewhere in Malaysia now but while I'm waiting for that Im happy to do some meaningful work. I have experience with environmental conservation activities when I studied abroad but seems like there aren't a lot of these activities in kuching?

It is me or other people feel that during peak hour during back going home (Kuching to Samarahan), the Jemarahan is congested than usual after the Jabatan Sejingkat open to Public. But the morning peak hour are less congested and arrived at work early. To be honest I rather come to work late than arrived at home late.

Hey there! will be in Kuching for a relatives wedding! havent been to Kuching in almost a decade. Wondering if anyone could recommend some craft beer spots or bars to check out? Appreciate it!

Geng, kinektok siney tempat di kchg yg masih accept pertukaran tong gas kaler kuning ow?

Where are you bringing your children to go trick~or~treating ? 👻 We've chosen our Halloween costumes & I'm dressing up as President Trump. We're having friends over for Turkey and what not & going for pumpkin spice latte & desserts at Bing. Have a merry & scary Halloween everyone.

Found the perfect bedframe and desk combos on Taobao and Shopee but

1) buying furniture on Taobao means the price isn't finalised yet since it would need to consider the total weight

2) Shopee does not currently offer delivery as it exceeds the size/weight limit

3) prefer to see it in person first because indah khabar daripada rupa is a thing

Is there any furniture shop in Kuching/Bau/Kota Samarahan/Serian area that sells bedframe + desk combo similar to these? I'm also open to furniture makers/manufacturers who accept custom orders!

ftes allowance is available for whose house income is rm1500 and under right? what if my house income is just rm150 extra? will i have the probability to get it?

Under FTES, tuition fees are fully covered for undergraduate degree programs across priority sectors—including Medical / Health Sciences, STEM, Law, Finance, and Accounting.

I was thinking a career change, something that could actually serve the people and not just capitalism.

I always had a love of STEM and was considering moving back.

I would happily bond myself to the deepest parts of Sarawak to serve.

Part of me cannot take the rat race anymore.

I need to serve our people.

Anyone had any experience with this? I need to get my car from Kuching to Port Klang any idea which company to look for and what the price range? For a sedan car.

What you guys opinion on this? For me, I truly support to increase minimum wage, because no matter what, inflation will be still there, sellers always have excuses to raise the price of product.

I saw a video saying RM300 enough already if you retired.

Is that even true?

How much do you think we need in Kuching?

What do you guys think about this? To be honest I literally feel like sarawak is not belong part of Malaysia, like during the time our haze is serious, government literally dont do anything. But when their place got haze, they start to take this issue seriously. Plus, everything in sarawak is more expensive than west m. And if we do online shopping, also take longer time to ship to our place. It seems like they really dont put much attention in developing Sarawak.

Is it because Sarawak dont have sultan, then dont have any ydpa from Sarawak, and also there is also no prime minister from Sarawak too,thats why this happens? Like it seems like we cant get the welfare and benefits that we deserve eventhough we contribute so much to Malaysia.

Sorry folks I know that sounds crazy, but I'm absolutely broken please be kind :) I think my bf made up a story about a wife and son in Sabah to scare me away.

Long story short i'm a foreigner he is local. we started dating but his character is.. how do i put it. I saw him feeling jealous several times - without any spook from me. And then when jealous and having this kind of fear I would leave he would say weird things. like i'm going out with other girls I want to have fun. that type of thing. at the same time i know 100% he loves me - usually when he says things like that I pivoted him away from that and we never discussed them.

A week ago i was torn in my thoughts and asked him how come you say i'm your only girl but then you say these weird things about others. the response i immediately got is that his relative is taking whatsapp away so no more comms on whatsapp - I think I was just blocked. Next day i texted him everywhere i could (it was about to be our date night i cleared plans for us) then i got worried maybe something happened at work (he works with this relative) came to his workshop and there he told me in a very weird and crlumbled way that he has a wife and 5yo son who he visits every 2 months.

I'm sorry but he's not a rich guy and flying like that is expensive plus he works almost every day. then, after he walked me home he said he doesnt see them often and they're waiting for the son to graduate kindergarten to be together. Literally all his online presence and everything he said before doesnt' check out.

Then someone said to me he made it up to scare you away, it's a well-known story. Is it?

I need to say that i'm a bit older and we do have this damn status gap but i'm not sure what drove him to do that. Literally a day before then he told me words about love and devotion. Sounds like too crazy too much for an uncomfortable question.