Author: Priscilla Tawie

Nothing comes easy for Najee

Fashion was never at the back of his mind until he became a model. Now, as he struts his stuff on the runway, marketing graduate Muhammad Najee Rudy shares how modelling and fashion helped boost his confidence and changed his style for the better. Struggles and challenges equal experience Attributing

Parents’ advice for children

There is always a priority when it comes to children. As parents, we are always worried about their wellbeing and as such feeding them with the right nutrition is always the main concern. Children can be a source of happiness for many families. However, taking care of them can be

Breast Cancer Awareness Month ― A fighter’s experience

In a report by the Malaysian National Cancer Registry published in 2016, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in Malaysia. Diagnosed with the cancer in 2017, Fauziah Kassim details her agonising journey and how she coped with the struggles. Battling her inner self Among the ten most

The fascinating world of paper sculpting

Ceres Lau’s paper artworks are graceful and elegant — much like the artist herself. A full-time paper sculptor since 2017, Ceres has always been fascinated by the endless possibilities of paper as an art medium. Constantly exploring different dynamics As a hands-on material, paper as an art medium offers no

Stand ‘Together’ for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Everything happened unexpectedly for Chin Chui Yong. She skipped a regular check up, thought nothing of it and it came back to haunt her. However, the 65-year-old survived the ordeal and is grateful as she said the disease is actually a blessing in disguise. An experience out of blue More

Ah Ong: Kuching’s legendary food critic

Building his reputation online as an anonymous food critic, former Kuching Food Critics’ Facebook admin and food blogger Ah Ong, shares his previous experiences being a food operator and also about his latest endeavour. A new level of authenticity Among the many food groups on Facebook, one that is prominent

Timogah – Making supply meet demand

Five years ago, Sarawakian Heineken Laluan founded an e-commerce website, Timogah with no actual idea on what to sell. Fast forward to today, Timogah has evolved into a platform that bridges small, rural farmers to local communities. Bridging small farmers with the community dedication, determination and perseverance. Those are the

Walking the runway

Making your appearance on stage can be a nerve-wracking experience, and despite being a runway model for countless shows now, Irfan Razali still gets nervous from time to time. However, Irfan admits that modelling has changed his life for the better. Not as easy as it looks according to runway

Are you board? Screw it

Learning to build and fix things since he was young, do-it-yourself (DIY) enthusiast Andrew Lawrence recalled growing up with the concept. According to him, it is an incredibly rewarding hobby that can last a lifetime, and be passed down through generations of sons and daughters. Something to be proud of

Making flu prevention the new normal

Once a global pandemic in 1918, influenza is now preventable with a jab of vaccination annually. Sharing on this preventable disease, Professor Zamberi Sekawi talks about what is influenza, its symptoms and how vaccination can help. Prevention is better than cure It was four years ago when Diong Chae Lian