Author: Priscilla Tawie

Chinese culture in art

Taking pride in the authenticity of his work, sculptor Kong Ping Ming carves his steps in many temples throughout Sarawak. With over 40 years of experience under his belt and a focus on bringing forward the Chinese traditions and culture, Kong aims to preserve this old art for future generations. A passion

Nading Rhapsody

Preserving Iban culture through music Emphasising the culture of the Iban people on the island of Borneo, local band Nading Rhapsody seek to introduce the Iban traditions to the world. Long forgotten, the band believe that many of the traditional customs had been replaced by modern cultures. Thus, Nading Rhapsody take

Beautiful skin comes with patience, care

For women, appearance is an important asset. The first impression is always the one that captures a person’s heart. Therefore, taking care of our skin, especially the face, is necessary. According to Jantz Skincare manager Dayang Rubyiani Adauyah, having good skin requires a lot of dedication and effort. “It takes time

With precision and compassion

The life of a surgeon is not always a bed of roses. Colorectal Surgeon Dr Chong Choon Seng strives to deliver the greatest outcome every time he enters the operating theatre. With more than two decades under his belt, Dr Chong shares his life experiences in the medical field. Providing the best possible

Blazing the lanes

Bowler Lavinia Kho makes Sarawak proud with her skills in the bowling alley during the recent 41st Malaysian International Open Bowling Championship. She is also known as the first Sarawakian woman to hold the title. And that’s how she rolls An avid bowler since she was eight years old, Lavinia Kho

Hitting the high note

A rare gem in the local music scene, Gena Sim first found her passion for singing while participating in karaoke at weddings when she was a little girl. Gena Sim: Making life more melodious As a little girl, Gena Sim had always dreamed of being a mermaid. With “The Little Mermaid” as her

Eirlynowls Born out of passion 

Harder than it seams A passion born out of interest, churned out of perseverance and hard work, is what kept Sylvia Eirlyn going through the hours of embroidery work. From one thread to another, her detailed stitchwork is a charm on its own.  Detailed in characteristic with an intricate charm,

Driven by passion

What intrigues and drives Jeremy Lo into the local tattoo art scene? It is his in-depth understanding of tribal tattoo patterns and symbols that inspired him to learn more. Lo, who grew up observing Dayak men with tattoos, is now an international tattoo artist whose work bears Sarawak’s name. The man behind

When passion is in full bloom

Crafter Lily Diana Richards recreates flowers and insects out of paper. The therapeutic hobby began during her early days as a new mother in 2012, and it is still going strong after a decade. Creating flowers out of paper The minute details that Lily Diana Richard has incorporated into her floral

Made with love

Noor Azlina, who has a passion for natural and organic products, works hard to build her brand, Themuq, after realising a scarcity of locally produced handmade organic soaps and shampoo bars. Woman finds true calling in organic soap business Noor Azlina Ahmad Tajudin vividly remembers her early years and how her