Author: Priscilla Tawie

Surviving in tough times

Business is one of the many roots of a country’s economy. Ever since the commencement of movement control order (MCO) on March 18, most businesses have been on idle mode with little to no income generated. Finding ways to keep business running Realising the importance of helping small businesses in

Gerald Goh: Art for Heart

Throughout his life, Gerald Goh has always been passionate for art. Apparently, this has to do with a childhood spent amongst pottery makers and artists. An artistic inclination from a young age Just as everyone has a little story that drives him, this is Gerald’s story. He is a third-generation

Mi Kolok Haji Salleh: Stealing the Spotlight during MCO

It came as a surprise to not only Sarawakians, but also the owners of Mi Kolok Haji Salleh when Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin mentioned them during his Prihatin Rakyat economic stimulus package announcement for SMEs on April 6. ‘Just enough’ of everything Housed in Sepinang Sari Cafe and

Defying the odds

Limb amputation is a life-changing event that signifies long-term physical, social, psychological, and environmental change. And that is exactly what Manny Lobrigo Jr. had to experience, when he lost his left leg in a tragic accident. This is the heart-warming story of how Manny manages to bounce back and achieved

Food trends during the MCO

In the weeks of the movement control order (MCO), many trends have surfaced and with so much time on their hands, curious social media users picked up trends to keep themselves occupied. One of such is the consumer preferences in the demand for food, with social media chefs sharing simple

Monsters Among Us

It is terrifying to note that regardless of how much we try to protect our children, it will never 100 percent safe for them. With harrowing stories of sexual abuse lurking amongst children, Firzana Redzuan promised that she will not rest as long as the social issue exist. On a

A blessing in disguise

When Ng Kui Choo gave birth to her daughter, she learned that her baby had Down syndrome, and immediately she felt a sense of soul-crushing hopelessness. But somewhere along the journey, Ng saw not the end of the world, but the beginning of a new, beautiful world. A beautiful, caring

Internet celebrities: Becoming a social influencer

The age has changed and modern technologies conquered — where new job scopes appear out of nowhere, and one of it is being a ‘social media influencer’. A full-time job A social media influencer is a user of social media who has established credibility in a specific industry with the

From inside a Covid-19 isolation ward

KUCHING: Most recently, Nur Aina Insyirah (not her real name) got a taste of a Covid-19 isolation ward. Before her admission into the ward, she travelled overseas quite a bit. Last March 1, she returned from Korea where she did some work. Soon after her return, she vomited, had a

Staying at home for your own good

Let’s be honest — after Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced the commencement of the movement control order (MCO) on March 18 due to the spike of Covid-19 cases, the next thought that comes into mind would be what you should do for the next four weeks. Be a