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SIBU, June 8 — An elderly man risked his life to save his eight grandchildren and a son after their family home was destroyed in a fire at Kampung Jeriah Abang Ramli, Jalan Oya Lama here yesterday morning.

Recalling the incident, Umar Sidee, 66, said he and his wife were tending to an orchard about six metres from their two-storey semi-permanent house, which was home to 19 family members from three households.

His eight grandchildren, aged between four and 14, were watching television on the ground floor, while his son, in his 20s, was upstairs.

“My wife suddenly shouted that our house was on fire. At the same time, I heard several explosions.

“As soon as I saw flames spreading from the back of the house, I ran inside and brought out all my grandchildren before rushing upstairs to wake my son,” he told Bernama yesterday. 

The former Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) personnel said despite thick smoke and rising heat, he made sure no one was left inside before escaping.

“Although I am already elderly, all I could think about at that moment was the safety of my grandchildren and son. Thankfully, everyone got out safely,” he said.

Umar said he and several villagers later tried to extinguish the fire using buckets of water, but the blaze spread too quickly.

“The fire was too intense. Many villagers came to help, but we were unable to control it,” he said.

Firefighters who arrived at the scene later instructed residents to move away as conditions became increasingly dangerous, leaving them to watch the house being engulfed by flames.

Adding to the family’s anguish, the fire destroyed a home Umar had built gradually over nearly four decades.

He said construction began after he retired from the Malaysian Armed Forces in 1995 and continued while he worked with the Public Works Department (JKR) from 2003.

“As my children grew up and started families of their own, I expanded the house bit by bit. When more grandchildren came along, I enlarged it further. It was only fully completed last year.

“But everything was destroyed in the blink of an eye,” he said.

Although he was unable to save important documents and valuables, Umar said he accepted the tragedy as no lives were lost.

“What matters most is that my children and grandchildren are safe. Possessions can be replaced, but loved ones cannot,” he said.

In the 11 am incident on Monday, the house was destroyed, leaving the family with only the clothes on their backs. — Bernama

A century has passed since the day that forever changed the life of Salvador Dalí: his second dismissal, this one permanent, from the Special School of Drawing, Sculpture and Printmaking at Madrid’s prestigious San Fernando Fine Art Royal Academy. In such a rigid, rule‑bound environment, Dalí felt out of place — and perhaps for that reason, this academic period has been overshadowed in scholarly writing. What dominates the narrative of those years in Madrid — which he described as the happiest of his life— are his escapades and artistic exchanges with Federico García Lorca, Maruja Mallo, and Luis Buñuel, his companions at the Residencia de Estudiantes, a pioneering cultural and academic residence, and a circle of mutual inspiration.

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Salvador Dalí and his classmates at the Special School of Painting, Sculpture, and Engraving (Academy of San Fernando). 1922–1923. GALA-SALVADOR DALÍ FOUNDATION

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“The world I build has no constraint, no logic. Everything is possible,” says Pontiroli. “My objective is to shake our imagination by developing a universe based on the absurd and the senseless.” Read the full article on the artist by clicking above!

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Milan-based Filipina designer Mirei Monticelli creates biomorphic lighting fixtures that toe the line between sculpture and utility. Undulating outward and glowing from within, the artist’s works feel as if they are alive, quietly dancing wherever they stand or hang.

These gestural, biodegradable structures are crafted with hand-woven Banaca fabric made from Abacá, a fiber that grows abundantly in Monticelli’s native Philippines. The artist’s studio works directly with a community of weavers in the Bicol province at the southeastern end of Luzon, sharing with Colossal, “We’ve developed the material together over time, so it’s not just sourcing, but a relationship.”

The laborious act of harvesting Abacá fiber has long been communal. From gathering the wild plant’s towering stalks and stripping them layer by layer to sun-drying bundles of knotted thread and hand-weaving the strands into functional textiles, the necessity of human connection has always been part of the process.

The term Banaca—coined by Monticelli—combines modern elements of design with a heritage technique that has been passed down for centuries. Monticelli’s contemporary subversion of a material so deeply engrained within Philippine culture further emphasizes the works’ metamorphic and dynamic presence. “Human rhythm is what gives the material its character, and it’s also why every piece feels alive when it’s lit,” says the artist.

Monticelli’s practice also incoporates techniques that echo garment construction and fashion. The artist shared that many of her methods are also learned from her mother, a fashion designer. Draping, volume-building, and creating shape are present in Monticelli’s lamps, underscoring a bodily essence within their surging forms.

Last month, the artist unveiled an installation titled “Pleasure Garden” at Milan Design Week, and often collaborates with interior designers, hospitality partners, and architectural studios to create immersive spaces. Find more from Monticelli on Instagram.

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Turkey and bean chili is easy to make, especially if a slow cooker is involved. This easy recipe for chili features lean ground turkey slowly simmered with tangy tomatoes and fiber-filled beans.

Slow Cooker Turkey & Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 (15-oz.) can no-sugar added tomato sauce
• 1 (14.5-oz.) can low sodium diced tomatoes
• 2 (15-oz.) cans low sodium kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• 6 oz. baked tortilla chips

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and onion and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, for about 10 minutes or until the turkey is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Stir in the garlic, chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.

Transfer the mixture to a 4-quart slow cooker. Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, oregano, and cumin and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the flavors have melded and the chili is heated through.

Taste and season with additional salt as needed. Ladle into bowls and serve topped with a dollop of Greek yogurt and baked tortilla chips on the side.

Serves: 6 | Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups chili + 1 oz. baked tortilla chips

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 446; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 54mg; Sodium: 854mg; Carbohydrate: 59g; Dietary Fiber: 11g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 30g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 1018mg; Iron: 35%; Vitamin A: 56%; Vitamin C: 6%; Calcium: 18%

Originally published: November 8, 2019; Updated May 2026

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