Author: Priscilla Tawie

Experiences that lasts for a lifetime: National Service

In recent weeks, there was a mix of feelings regarding the revival of the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) after it was abolished in 2018. While many talks were going on about what it would mean to have PLKN 3.0, many more reminisced about their times in camp. Fostering unity,

Elevating Long Selapun through coffee farming

In an interview with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) biotechnologist Dr Elexson Nillian in 2021, he vowed to bring the ethnic minority community — Cebup — far and beyond. Today, the Cebup descendant has laid the stepping stone for the villagers in Long Selapun, by the Tinjar River in Upper Baram, through coffee cultivation. “Though

The Salvation Army

From adversity to opportunity The Salvation Army has been doing well in its new centre since its recent relocation to Kota Samarahan. Sharing further, its Director of Public Relations, Nigel Jones, said that while the children are settling in, it has been an exciting change. Empowering the Next Generation The

Wedding wonders and worries

Planning a wedding is no easy feat, but it is a fun experience filled with stress from overthinking and over-scrolling on online shopping platforms in quest of the best. From stress to success: A bride’s experience Even though it has been weeks since my wedding in mid-October, I still have

Mrs Queen of the World Sarawak: More than just a title

With more women taking charge, pageant franchise Mrs Queen of the World Sarawak hopes to highlight the contribution of women despite their ‘Mrs’ status within the community, while also elevating their values in society. A step towards something greater  There is so much more to a woman than just looks.

Engaging children in STEM

KENNETH Chai, despite growing up in a struggling household, had many opportunities as a young boy that enabled him to become the person he is today. With the help of scholarships and sponsorships, he was able to win a robotics competition in secondary school, fulfil his studies at PETRONAS, and

Sweet, sweet mooncakes!

Mooncakes in the market this year are seen in a variety of forms as different mooncake dialects and cultures emerge. Perfect blend of taste, tradition Mooncake — its round shape symbolises an end with no end, a reflection of unity. Its demeanour represents a family reunion. The Mid-Autumn Festival is annually

UNKNOWN ASIA 2023: Sarawak-born textile artist wins Grand Prix

Making Malaysia proud — 28-year-old Marcos Kueh, an international artist based in the Netherlands, has won the Grand Prix at the Unknown Asia 2023 art fair in Osaka. He also received recommendations from two judges during the award exhibition. Here, he exhibited under the theme “Exotic Labour”, where he showcased

Towards a developed nation

Khazanah founded the Yayasan Hasanah foundation in 2015 to introduce efforts and initiatives that would benefit the local community in the areas of Education, Community Development, Environment, Arts & Public Spaces, and Knowledge. Envisioning a better Malaysia Dedicated to the wellbeing of every community in Malaysia, Khazanah’s foundation (Yayasan Hasanah) envisions

Heritage meets modernity

A stroll along Sibu town is like a heritage walk as every corner holds a historical lesson. The swan town is also a magnificent reflection of culture and food. A walk through history, culture Sibu is a juxtaposition of modernity and heritage, the sound of harmony and the reflection of unity. Quaint and