Irwin Umban (2025)

I create and explore content that helps people improve every area of their life — from health and wealth to personal growth, spirituality, and beyond — while staying grounded in Christ.

16/09/2025

This Malaysia Day was supposed to be a joyful one.

But early this morning, while my wife and I were on pilgrimage with our church BEC, I received a distressing phone call from my brother. He told me that our beloved dad had just passed away. I was shocked to hear the news.

I immediately called my mother. Through her tears, she confirmed the news. We all cried together 🥺😭

I still remember my dad’s last words to me. He joyfully told me not to worry and said there was no need to come back and visit him. We knew he had a weak heart, but he had stabilised and was discharged. Never did I think he would be called to the Lord so soon after.

Malaysia Day will forever carry a different meaning for me from today onwards. What was meant to be a celebration of unity and freedom has become a day of deep sorrow.

May God, in His infinite mercy, welcome my dad into His eternal embrace and grant him peace.
We will be flying back tomorrow morning. Please keep our family in your prayers.

26/08/2025

Turned 35 a few days ago 🎉

Celebrated it with a quick getaway to Cameron with my lovely wife

We love it here 😊 the cool breeze, the calming and zen vibes… and of course, strawberries, scones, and tea lol

But being here also reminds me of 3 years ago. I was here too, but in a very different place in life. I was still fighting cancer, still unsure whether I would live or not. Those were scary times.

I’m grateful to say that fight is over. 🙏

Back then, I had 99 problems, but when cancer came, suddenly I only had 1 problem lol.

Now that it’s solved… looks like I have to get back to solving the other 99. 🤭

This journey has taught me so much and completely changed the trajectory of my life. I’m also deeply thankful to God — because through this suffering, I gained faith in Christianity.

And today, together with my wife, we dedicate some of our time to helping people fight cancer so they too can have another chance at life. ❤️

If you know someone fighting cancer, ask them to reach out to us. You never know how much of a difference one conversation can make.

06/06/2025

Throwback to our last Gawai celebration 🌾

This was actually my first time celebrating Gawai in my parents' new longhouse — and wah, the feeling was something else.

Surrounded by family, laughter, and the familiar sound of gong and sape music in the background… i miss all of it 🥹

This time, I was there with my biu biu, her sister, and her mother-in-law too.

We also sempat dress them up in traditonal iban costume, how did they look? Hehe

We makan non-stop 😋 From traditional dishes like pansuh, kasam babi, and lemang, to endless rounds of snacks and kuih.

And of course, what’s Gawai without a bit of tuak and the harder stuff… but we minum sikit-sikit saja la, health kena jaga juga kan? 🤭🤭

Anyway, I’m really thankful that I'm alive and well to experience Gawai again, this time with my loved ones ❤️
Also sempat main2 with cute newphew 😙

While we're there, sempat also go to Mount Hosanna for a quick tour and prayer 😊

All in all, it was a beautiful Gawai. Truly grateful for the memories 🥹

May our culture, love, and unity continue to live on 🌾✨

P.S. We’re currently editing a video of our Gawai experience — can’t wait to share it with you all soon! 😙🎥

18/05/2025

Finally found the time to post this!😆

Lama juga tak update Instagram sebab I purposely removed the app to protect my mental space — avoiding mindless scrolling and unnecessary distractions.

Anyway… dalam diam-diam, ubi berisi… eh silap, ubi berkahwin!

Yes — we finally got married!🥳🥳

Our wedding was supposed to happen back in 2023, but life had other plans. When my cancer relapsed for the second time, everything had to be postponed. But yesterday, by God's grace, we finally had a simple and intimate ceremony at our local church — and it was beautiful.

Thank you so much to everyone who came and celebrated with us.

To our amazing groomsmen and bridesmaids — thank you for your help, love, and for making the whole day run smoothly.

Our priest, Father Simon, also said the best advice too:
“Marriage is like Nescafe and Milo mixed together. Once it becomes Neslo, it cannot be separated — until death do us part." Funny la our priest! 🤭😆

But above all, we give thanks to God. For His mercy, His grace, and the second chance He gave us both — not just in life, but in love.

Through our journey of fighting cancer together, both my wife and I experienced a deep renewal in our faith.
We’ve gained so more — a stronger bond, a bigger family in Christ, and love beyond what we imagined.

Now that we’re officially husband and wife, we pray for a future filled with love, laughter, and (hopefully) a few kids of our own — God-willing!

Here’s to new beginnings, grounded in faith and overflowing with gratitude.

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