Author: Priscilla Tawie

If others can, why can’t I?

Returning home from Mr Glam International in Manilla, Philippines, John Watson Tamin, who is also Mr Glam Borneo 2022, shares his pageant experience with New Sarawak Tribune. Mr Glam opens up about pageant journey   John Watson Tamin, a man of perseverance, believes in the phrase ‘enti urang bukai ulih,

From sky to stitches

Former flight attendant and embroiderer Apy Elly Loebis, enjoys handcrafting because it relaxes her. When she isn’t embroidering, she is either with her husband or doing something else she enjoys. Former stewardess turns embroidery skills into business Apy Elly Loebis has been on the air for nearly three decades. Her

Celebrating sisterhood

As a woman, we are often sidelined and forgotten. Nonetheless, our voices have grown stronger as we have proved how capable we can be. Art that speaks of female empowerment Women, regardless of background, should commit to lifting one another up. By encouraging and motivating one another, we can build

Globetrotting Beauty

Aziza Aznizan is the definition of Miss Tourism, as the philanthropist enjoys travelling around the world. She will compete in the Miss Tourism World 2022 pageant in Vietnam. Miss Tourism and her love for the world Aziza Aznizan, a traveller at heart, can be found everywhere but at home. Her

Fuelling the wanderlust

Visiting the state this week, Fan Yuxiang has been on the road since 2013, driving from one country to the next. The wanderer has been on the move in the hopes of finding true love while also checking off his bucket list of seeing the world. Driving passion — when

Presenting an all-time favourite …

This is a story of the man behind the iconic ‘DAHFA’ brand dried fish fillet, which many Sarawakians remember from their childhood. A journey from rags to riches Growing up in Sarawak, one might recall grasping at a stack of strings of dried fish fillet during each festive season. Then,

Pull the cards

The future can be unpredictable. However, many people prefer to consult a tarot reader to better understand their future before taking the plunge. Behold the tarot cards What lengths would people go to in order to discover the truth from the future? And how accurate are these predictions? Tarot cards,

Moments of silence for ex-Senate president

By NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The State Legislative Assembly (DUN) observed a moment of silence as tribute to former Senate president Tan Sri Abang Ahmad Urai Abang Mohideen today. The DUN also saw a moment of silence to honour other leaders and representatives of the state

From imagination to creation

The Kuching Autistic Association (KAA) recently held an art exhibition in which autistic students from the centre showcased their talents through the art they created. For Isaac Wee, one of the exhibition’s newest artists, his artistic talents shine through the masterpieces he creates. Autistic artist draws from imagination Isaac Wee

Kampung in the city

‘Ruai Penemu,’ a cultural group promoting Iban traditions, recently held an aram begulai (let’s mingle) session at the Old Courthouse. Many Ibans and non-Ibans participate in and celebrate the race, as if they were in the longhouse. Bringing the longhouse feel to town Modernity necessitates newer adoption within local society.