Author: Priscilla Tawie

Charity is a lifetime investment

Always passionate about doing charity — May Loo Hun Ing, together with her love for children and her generosity, has helped numerous organisations and schools. Understanding the struggles and challenges one goes through, Loo shares with New Sarawak Tribune the ups and downs in her life.  WHEN May Loo Hun

Love in its purest form

Mother’s Day is a day to appreciate the efforts of mothers — whether biological or not — as a mother’s love knows no bounds. Throughout their struggles, a mother’s patience with her children does not waver; rather, it strengthens her. Mothers’ unconditional love for their autistic children Being a mother is

Setting goals

“Never give up” is Gregory Wong’s mantra for surviving the harsh challenges of the kitchen. Through his battles between passion and patience, he reveals more about his life as a cook. Perseverance — a chef’s secret recipe for success Despite many hardships and challenges, Chef Gregory Wong’s determination to succeed does not waver.

A chic investment

Luxury bags, despite their high price, are still sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. Understanding the market for these precious goods, One Designers store manager Gladys Liew shares why these handbags are eye candy to many. Great quality, worth the splurge If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then handbags are a woman’s

‘What about Gisele?’

A story of a school bully True enough — behind every action lies a reason. Resonating the notion, G Music Production aims to raise awareness of the fact that there is a story behind every complexity through a theatre production “What about Gisele?”. As it depicts the life of a school bully and

Be alert for signs of abuse

Since 1985, Women’s Centre for Change (WCC) has directly supported and educated over 170,000 women and children against violence through our services, outreach, and advocacy, and reached millions nationwide to raise awareness on violence against women and children. It is a growing concern that children these days have a higher

Battle scars that last a lifetime

This is the final part of a four-part article on the history of the Institute of Teacher Education Batu Lintang. At the Lintang camp in Batu Lintang during the Japanese occupation, the Old Lady (also called Mrs Harris) was what kept the morale of each internee and prisoner up. It

Pushing through tough times

Though imprisoned at the Batu Lintang Camp, civilian internees and Prisoners of War battled to the bitter end to survive the war with all they had. Despite being surrounded by barbed wires, they persevered by building a community amidst the tasks that were assigned to them. Prisoners’ spirits remain high, help

Beyond the barbed wires

The Pacific War, like every other war, caused irreparable damage and trauma. During the Japanese occupation from 1941 to 1945, the civilians and Prisoners of War were among those who experienced the brutality of war through the ruthless and cruel methods of the Japanese armies. Tales of hidden brutality This is the

Reminiscing the war days

Since the 1950s, the Institute of Teacher Education Batu Lintang has proudly produced countless teachers for the development of education in Sarawak, Malaysia. Aside from its achievements and successes, it also has a rich history dating back to the Japanese occupation in the 1940s. Institute of Teacher Education Batu Lintang