Author: Priscilla Tawie

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IF the present-day Alvin Wee could return back to his younger self, he would tell him, “Just keep going and put yourself out there. Know there is always time, that you don’t have to get it perfect. Be less afraid of what people think and pursue that passion.” Like many

Psoriasis ― Not just a skin disease

Commonly affecting individuals between the ages of 50 and 69 years and above, psoriasis, which affects the skin, is a chronic and immune-related disease. Sharing further on the skin disease, Dr Felix Yap and Dr Peter Ch’ng talk about the symptoms, side-effects and treatments. Caused by a combination of genetic

NO CASH for five days

Priscilla Tawie shares her experience of challenging herself to go cashless with GrabPay for five days. An exciting and liberating experience Recent years have seen the development of digital infrastructure, focusing on the revolution of technologies that meet the needs of global economic transformations. In Sarawak, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi

Captivating African hairstyles

When Nigerian Emmanuela Ohueri came to Kuching, Sarawak to study, she was flooded with requests to do the African hairstyles on the locals. So, you’re game for African culture? The African culture is fascinating. Many a time, it seeps into the locals in Malaysia. Aside from food, the common African

Handling the pressure of being a salesperson

Many a times, we let our emotions go when we meet strangers who are trying to promote products to us. We often forget these strangers are humans, too, and have the same emotions like us. While their jobs may seem annoying to many, try to understand that they are just

Kelvin Chan: Capturing the right angles

Good photography skills come with a lot of practice and hard work. This career can be rewarding if you love challenges and are eager to live your life through the eye of the camera. Renowned photographer Kelvin Chan has come a long way in his journey as a photographer and

Kin Kombucha ― Great taste, great benefits

The “tea of immortality” has come a long way from its reported beginning in China more than 2,000 years ago. In Western countries, the health drink called kombucha has been around for a while and is rather popular. Kin Kombucha, a newly-launched Kuching-based business is introducing its own version of

Living with Lupus ― A patient’s perspective

Lupus is a disease that occurs when your body’s immune system attacks your own tissues and organs (autoimmune disease). Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different body systems — including your joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs. However, being diagnosed with this autoimmune disease does not

Cream of the crops: Ice cream trends in Kuching

Anyone who’s experienced pangs of hunger and cravings when looking at an ice cream cone can attest that the sugary, creamy treat is near irresistible. When you break down the chemistry behind ice cream, it’s easy to see why: It’s been engineered to have the perfect combination of elements —

Agroforestry: Productive, flexible and cost saving

With more logging activities and commercial crop plantations emerging, the number of natural forests has been dwindling, and the impact of climate change is expected to worsen. However, farmers believe that there is still hope in agroforestry, which will not only help the environment, but also cut down on the