Inggai Suging, a 55-year-old farmer from the highland district of Ranau, Malaysia, attended Barefoot College in Tilonia, Rajasthan, to learn about solar power systems. Despite language barriers, she spent six months training to become a solar engineer through a partnership between the college and the Sabah Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals Association (SWEPA). Suging was the fourth woman from Sabah to participate in SWEPA's Barefoot Solar Project, aimed at bringing electricity to rural villages. Upon her return, she plans to share her knowledge with her community, which still relies on kerosene lamps and candles for light. Suging was recognized for her efforts with the Excellent Woman Award during the state-level Women Day Celebration in Kota Kinabalu.

The article focuses on the cultural significance of the Pinakol, a beaded necklace made by the Rungus tribe in Kampung Tinangol, Kudat district, Sabah. The necklace features four motifs representing a man, a woman, a giant lizard (tinugarang), and a flowered plant (vinusak), each symbolizing various folktales about strength, bravery, courage, and love. Nonjiring Mantuku, a 61-year-old craft maker, explains that these motifs have been passed down through generations and are integral to the tribe's connection with nature. The article also highlights the concerns of the Rungus women, who rely on selling these necklaces for income, about the waning interest of the younger generation in learning this traditional craft. The Sabah Tourism Board is mentioned as an organization that helps promote their crafts. The Pinakol is not only an accessory but also a storytelling device, with prices ranging from RM20 to RM100.