Author: Priscilla Tawie

From Folklore to Fashion

Neng Kho Razali is a household name in Sarawak’s fashion scene. Her journey into the world of fashion is not for a year or two. Recently, the experienced lass introduced a unique road to Borneo’s art and culture through her latest brand, ‘Hida-Yeat’. A new brand in the fashion industry,

A Different Character

Cosplay or costume-playing has been the interest among the community of Anime enthusiasts since many years ago. Up till today, many new cosplayers are born, hence enhancing the growth of the cosplayers within Sarawak. Notable among the community is a cosplayer known as Apple. The 22-year-old’s real name, however, is

Have yourself an Imperial Christmas

CAN you hear it? The sounds of Michael Buble singing a Christmas tune – “…. Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe, Help to make the season bright….” It is the famous Christmas song ‘Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire’. This festive is like a celebration of giving and sharing,

In the spirit of Christmas

While asked on the feedback of the Grand Margherita Hotel Kuching’s Christmas’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, the first thing Hope Place’s founder, Kelvin Wan, said was, “Christmas is not just a festive season but also a time to show love.” Which is evidently true as we witness the tradition

Otakyun! 2018 : Anime Gathering Society

Each year, Kuching’s Anime Gathering Society (AGS) organises an event of the year that witness a flock of hobbyist in the form of cosplayers at its door. The event ‘Otakyun!’ was recently held at the Ecumenical Center, Jalan Stampin, Kuching on December 1 and 2. With its purpose to spread

Building Bridges Overseas

It is intriguing to know that there is always someone working behind every thing. It is like there are billions of jobs, for billions of things. And with an absent of just one, things will not work out as it is. Recently, New Sarawak Tribune had gotten in contact with

LKW Creative Exhibition: Designing the World

Recognising the importance of designs and its strength, Limkokwing Institute of Creative Technology, Sarawak Campus held a creative art exhibition at Plaza Merdeka Shopping Centre, Kuching on November 11. The event was organised by the graduating students of Diploma in Graphic Design, Diploma in Animation and Multimedia Design, and Diploma

Fashion-conscious With A Cause

It is rather obvious that Malaysians are in love with international brands. Some would take the liberty to book a flight over to certain countries to purchase brands that are not available here. However, recently, Sarawakians were fortunate enough to have a taste of Europe right in their own backyard.

Recognising the Power of Digital Media

Inevitably, as citizens of the 21st century, we are bound to the digital media technology, whether we are on our phones, or laptops surfing the media and scrolling through social media or news portal. With much truth, the role of media is not limited and its strength to empower has

Confessions of a Runway Model

BEHIND the glitter and shine of runways, with each models wearing beautifully sewn pieces carved by the hands of its designers, audiences would watch in awe, but one thing that terrifies the watchful eyes the most would be the tall heels worn by the models. A question that will certainly