The first runner-up for Queen of the World Sarawak talks about her adolescent years, battling between her self-esteem and the discouraging comments from her peers about her height and size. Today, she is able to celebrate the diversity that her body has to offer. Rising strong: From body-shamed to empowering
Christopher Paul Flenin, who has worked in the event decorating industry for over two decades, shares his journey with New Sarawak Tribune. A journey of passion and decor Since young, Christopher Paul Flenin has had an interest in aesthetically decorated displays. Always in awe of the prominent details and how
Spice Ranee, MasterChef Jasbir Kaur does not know when to stop. The grandmother continues to wow everyone with her culinary prowess and dedication by creating dishes that reflect her years of experience in the kitchen. The Spice Ranee’s culinary adventure The jovial and charismatic Jasbir Kaur, also known as the
Sitting in a cafe with New Sarawak Tribune, Chew Fang Chin talks about the 40 years he spent immersing himself in arts and the lessons he learnt from them. Four decades of culture on canvas CHEW Fang Chin, who has dabbled in arts for four decades, has dedicated his life
Esther Michael and her family had made it deeply rooted in them from generations before to encourage one another to take up formal education. Today, she pursues her passion by advocating for students throughout Sarawak. Geologist’s mission to break educational barriers Despite coming from a mixed heritage of minority tribes
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,
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
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
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
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.
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