Author: Priscilla Tawie

The future, the world and what’s important

Children are our future leaders. Therefore, it is important to provide them with a safe space to grow and develop. As they are our future, their voices matter too, regardless of how cute they may sound like. Sarawak Tribune recently talked to four young children to ask their opinions regarding

Prioritising children’s mental health

CHILDREN’S mental health is important, as they are part of our future. Therefore, it is crucial to recognise and acknowledge that children have emotions and can hurt, despite their young age and immaturity. Apart from allowing them to play as much as they want to help develop different skill sets,

Budget aimed at every sector and community

TAMIN assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang believes Sarawak’s increasing revenue is going to benefit the state and its people in a bigger way. Last week, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg unveiled a RM15.8 billion State Budget ’25. In tabling the people-centric budget, aiming at creating job opportunities

Why gov’t spending is the sweet spot

Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s State Budget 2025 highlights a public-centric approach aimed at leveraging Sarawak’s resources to bolster the economy.With an emphasis on inclusive development and improving the people’s well-being, the budget allocates funding to create job opportunities and raise household incomes.This expansionary approach, encapsulated

Building cyber resilience in Malaysia

 With the ever-evolving digital landscape and the vulnerability to cybercrimes, it is now crucial to protect the digital infrastructure and enhance the resilience against sophisticated cyber threats. Safeguarding essential services, creating secure digital environment Cyber attacks are nothing new, with companies worldwide vulnerable to such threats. This occurs when an

A young, versatile and talented gem of Sarawak

In 2021, Steff Fleur made her emergence with the song ‘If You Don’t Love Me Now’, which is also the song for popular TVS production drama ‘Tilit-Tilit Cinta’. This year, the singer songwriter made her debut as a book author with her release — ‘Empat Sisi Dinding’. The book, which

Take good care early on before it is too late

AROUND the globe, there is a collective emphasis and urgency needed to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and management of diabetes. Hence, this year’s World Diabetes Day theme, “Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps”, underscores the commitment of the world’s healthcare system in reducing the risk of diabetes and ensuring that all people

World Pneumonia Day: Combating a life-threatening disease

Pneumonia, a respiratory disease, is one of the world’s greatest killers that is still prevalent, and therefore it is vital to raise awareness of the disease. Sharing her diagnosis with pneumonia, Melissa talks about the fear of the traumatic experience. Leading cause of fatalities from infectious diseases in the nation

World Pneumonia Day: Combating a life-threatening disease

Pneumonia, a respiratory disease, is one of the world’s greatest killers that is still prevalent, and therefore it is vital to raise awareness of the disease. Sharing her diagnosis with pneumonia, Melissa talks about the fear of the traumatic experience. Leading cause of fatalities from infectious diseases in the nation