Power of plants for better mental wellbeing
BY AISYAH AZZAHRA SUHIRI FOR Lundu-born plant seller Lina Sidi, her journey to seek inner peace has been the hardest obstacle to overcome in her 46 years of life. Lina shared her story with New Sarawak Tribune in the hope to inspire people who are struggling with mental health. Her journey began way before finding […]
Turning to plants for some money
BY AISYAH AZZAHRA SUHIRI KUCHING: As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to plague the world, many – Sarawakians included – have turned to soothing activities to get their minds off the outbreak – and make some money as well. Sulbiah Budin, 53, known fondly as Slalus, and her sister-in-law, Sarimah Mahwi, 59, have been selling a […]
Growing snake plant indoors may be harmful to health
IPOH: It has been widely claimed that the viral snake plants are good for improving indoor air quality which has prompted many to include them as part of their interior decoration. In an interview with Bernama, chemist Dr Fatimah Salim expressed concern that growing the plant, which scientifically known as Sansevieria Trifasciata, indoor could lead […]
