Author: Priscilla Tawie

Bursting airwaves with passion

Lanny Ho, a radio announcer with a bubbly and cheerful personality, shares with writer Priscilla Tawie about her daily routines at the Hitz FM Kuching ‘drive thru’ segment as well as her personal opinions about the direction of her career. Bubbly radio DJ with passion for performing arts A radio announcer with

Sealing the retro vibe

Stamping a letter or document with wax seals evokes memories of the Middle Ages. Today, the Hana Zakka Store at Bau relishes the memory through an array of seals, accessories, and stationeries that exude a vintage yet aesthetic feel. Reviving wax sealing out of passion The aesthetics of wax sealing

The sweet surrender

Michael Pilo’s last hurrah This is the last of a two-part series on Michael Pilo Gangga’s quest for a better future. Temenggong Michael Pilo Gangga has spent nine decades on Earth, which has taken him over many uncharted waters. He was born before World War II and experienced the Japanese occupation,

Struggles of an Iban lad

Michael Pilo’s life journey pays off This is the first of a two-part series on Michael Pilo Gangga’s quest for a better future. Beads of sweat trickled down his face as the young Michael Pilo Gangga crossed the jungle to school. He was scheduled to arrive by 6 in the

Storytelling at its finest

Sarawak’s homegrown production house FilmCo recently won “Best Short Film: Audience Award” at the Berlin Short Film Festival Award 2023 for its short film “The Lost Bornean Rainbow Toad”. FilmCo’s director and founder, Samuel Wong, talks about his passion for videography with writer Priscilla Tawie and his journey leading up

Healthy pets are happy pets

The health and wellbeing of their pets is a priority for many pawparents. From good food, supplements and welfare, pet owners of the era ensure their pets are treated with love and care. Nutritious homemade meals for your furkids Many pet owners nowadays emphasise the importance of giving a well-balanced,

Help People, Save Earth

The ‘Beli Nothing Project’ Facebook group is a community-based group where everyone can help save the earth while also helping those in need through the art of giving and receiving. Warming hearts with the joy of giving The ‘Beli Nothing Project (Kuching, Sarawak)’ (BNP) on Facebook is a unique community group.

Valentine’s Day — A day full of love and appreciation

Valentine’s Day is an annual festival to celebrate romantic love, friendship and admiration. Every year on February 14, people celebrate this day by sending messages of love and affection to partners, family and friends. To mark the occasion, the New Sarawak Tribune asked four couples how they would celebrate the

Leaving footsteps around the world

Aziza Aznizan, a globetrotter, aspires to leave her mark in every country on the planet. For the love of new discoveries and endless journeys, the philanthropist continuously wanders the earth in search of unique experiences. Memoirs of a globetrotter For several days in each month, avid traveller Aziza Aznizan will

Love is in the air for Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air as couples scour to find the best gifts to express their love for their loved ones this Valentine’s Day. It happens to the best of us: life gets crazy, the days fly by, and we forget to look for a thoughtful, unique, and romantic Valentine’s