Olivier Hein, "Mother of the World: The Remarkable History of Turkmenistan" (Hurst, 2026)
Turkmenistan rarely makes international headlines–and when it did, it was often stories that highlighted things like the strange cult of personality that surrounded Saparmurat Niyazov, its first post-Soviet president, who named months after himself and made his memoir required reading.
Olivier He…
Olivier Hein, "Mother of the World: The Remarkable History of Turkmenistan" (Hurst, 2026)
Turkmenistan rarely makes international headlines–and when it did, it was often stories that highlighted things like the strange cult of personality that surrounded Saparmurat Niyazov, its first post-Soviet president, who named months after himself and made his memoir required reading.
Olivier He…
Olivier Hein, "Mother of the World: The Remarkable History of Turkmenistan" (Hurst, 2026)
Turkmenistan rarely makes international headlines–and when it did, it was often stories that highlighted things like the strange cult of personality that surrounded Saparmurat Niyazov, its first post-Soviet president, who named months after himself and made his memoir required reading.
Olivier He…
12. Ginger and the Empires of Borneo
Ginger root isn't the only ginger out there. Malaysia boasts dozens of different gingers, some that are only found in Borneo.
Much of Malaysian Borneo's early history concerns Brunei, an ancient kingdom that sprung up in the 10th century. Like other coastal sultanates, Brunei was a maritime trade e…
14. Tuak and the White Rajahs Part 2
A new generation of Sarawakians are breathing life into the burgeoning tuak industry. But can they take this drink worldwide when brewing tuak is technically illegal?
Continuing on from Part 1, we look at the future of the tuak industry in Sarawak.
Arif Abdul Rahman co-runs the Borneo Tuak Festival…
13. Tuak and the White Rajahs of Sarawak Part 1
Tuak is more than just rice wine, it's a core part of indigenous identity in Sarawak. But can the traditions of tuak be upheld if the drink is commercialised?
The golden age of Brunei ended from the 16th Century, leaving a weakened empire ripe for exploitation. Enter James Brooke, a so-called priva…
16. Bosou and the Fight for Sabah Part 2
From traditional to contemporary, we look at the other side of Sabah culture.
Continuing on from Part 1, we learn about efforts to modernise traditional indigenous cuisine through fine dining. Raphael Jay Peter Lee is head chef of OITOM, a restaurant in Kota Kinabalu that aims to redefine what Saba…
15. Bosou and the Fight for Sabah Part 1
Almost anything can be turned into bosou. Sabah's favourite fermented condiment can be found in vegetable, meat and fish forms. It's a dish of survival, and a core part of indigenous identity.
Brunei's grip over Northern Borneo weakened in the 19th Century. Before long, land rights were acquired by…
17. Nasi Lemak and the Dawn of Malaysia
Nasi lemak is the national dish of Malaysia. Does this humble rice dish encapsulate the story of Malaysian independence?
The early 20th Century saw all parts of Malaya and north Borneo under some form of colonial control. But with the advent of World War II, the invasion by Japan would upend the li…
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