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Borneo Post
10-08-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
Sago worm photo wins Heritage Food Digital Photography Contest
Angela (center), Rusni (left), and Mazlan hold their prize money.-Information Department photo TUARAN (Aug 10): A photo themed on sago worm, captured by Rungus girl Angela Jene Jasni, won the top prize at the Digital Photography Competition for Heritage Food. The competition, organized by the National Heritage Department, was held in conjunction with the 2025 Bajausama Ethnic Cultural Festival at the Sabah Bajausama Ethnic Cultural Center on Saturday. Second place was won by Rusni Talok with a photo of Ambuyat meal set, while Mazlan Madurin secured third place with a photo themed on Ikan Singgang (poached fish). The prize presentation was officiated by Deputy Secretary-General (Culture) of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Datuk Mohd Yusri Mohd Yusoff, on Sunday. Also held was the presentation of appreciation certificates to participants of the Heritage Taste Exhibition@Sabah Food Demonstration and Sampling, presented by the Secretary-General of the Sabah Bajausama Ethnic Association, Datuk Kassim Razali.
New Straits Times
27-04-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Determined to become a doctor, woman to sit for SPM at 36
KUALA LUMPUR: A 36-year-old entrepreneur is proving it is never too late to pursue your dreams, as she prepares to sit for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination this year with hopes of entering the medical field. Sinar Harian reported that Rusni Shafiya Ruslan will sit for three science papers — Biology, Physics and Chemistry — with the unwavering support of her family and friends. "Even though I am almost 40, their encouragement keeps me going," she said. Rusni said her mother was initially amused when she expressed her wish to retake SPM, but her sister, Dr Nur Hanisa Ruslan, a surgeon, has been a strong source of motivation. "Being surrounded by friends and acquaintances in the medical field also deepened my interest in hospital life and medicine. Hearing their experiences made me eager to learn more about the world of healthcare," she said. The mother of three said she had to set aside her ambition in the past due to financial constraints and family responsibilities. However, this year, she decided it was time to take the leap. "My focus now is on retaking the essential SPM subjects. After that, I plan to enroll in a university foundation programme, which I prefer over Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) as it is more intensive and closely aligned with the university environment," she said. Rusni says it will take about six years to complete her medical studies if everything goes according to plan. While she has yet to decide on a specialty, she is interested in obstetrics and gynaecology or paediatrics. "But I am keeping my options open and looking forward to exploring different fields during my studies. I believe that with effort and support, my dream can become a reality," she said.
