Author: Priscilla Tawie

Is online dating worth it?

Online dating has been a revolution ever since it started but like every coin, has another side to it. It appears to be a practical way to date for most people nowadays. However, is it really reliable? Super effective or superficial? Since its wide usage in the early 2000s, the

Nusi Poetry — Carrying on traditions

Oral tradition, or oral lore, is a form of human communication wherein knowledge, art, ideas, and cultural materials are received, preserved, and transmitted orally from one generation to another. As part of our identity, it is important that we do our best to preserve the arts and culture of the

Docs on Vacay ― making the best memories wherever and whenever

Travelling will undoubtedly give you many unforgettable experiences. But the details can fade away quickly with memory. For their love of adventure and to document their vacation trips, husband and wife, Dr Iise Chew and Dr Michelle Goh, started “Docs on Vacay” on Facebook and Instagram, as a platform to

The challenges of living with a rare disease

Rare diseases are by their very nature obscure and unknown, falling through the cracks when it comes to research budgets and treatment development. Unfortunately, rare diseases don’t often get the attention they need because, well, they’re rare. We often thought the fact that rare equates to not happening. However, according

Bangie Embol: A master weaver chosen by the gods

Bangie Embol, who was awarded the Master Weaver title by Unesco, was spiritually chosen to be the Master Dyer when she was 45 years old. Also known as ‘Indu Ngar’, whenever the spirits call on Bangie to perform a mordant ritual, she must follow. Patterns guided by spirits The Iban’s ritual

IG Aiskrim — scoops of dream and ice-cream

From a stall to a store, the tenacity shown IG Aiskrim owners Ennabell Lee and her son proves that if you have the will, there is always a way. Though gula apong ice-cream is common in Sarawak, IG Aiskrim manages to find success with its unique brand and combinations of

Kidney transplant: A second lease on life

While kidney transplantation has been around for several decades, the notable milestone is still a challenge today. As the surgery is an intricate one, only surgeons who are well-versed can perform it. However, once a success, the patient receiving the kidney can live a normal life again. An intricate process

Breast reconstruction surgery: New hope for cancer survivors

Once diagnosed with breast cancer, post-mastectomy can be distressing for many. However, breakthroughs in modern medicine have discovered that women can continue to feel normal through various treatments, including breast reconstruction surgery. Allowing one to feel ‘normal’ again Each year, Breast Cancer Awareness month is celebrated in October. The annually

A journey to the Land Below the Wind

Alex Wong has always been an adventurer, travelling the impossible. Yet, he makes it seem possible. On his last trip using a 26-year-old car, he drove to Sabah. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the challenges do not scare him, but motivate him. A different experience everytime Alex Wong has always preferred