Author: Priscilla Tawie

Starting with a single stitch

Razorlyn Geoffrey turns to embroidery as a hobby and a business because she acknowledges that housewives nowadays cannot rely only on one breadwinner. She does this in the aim of generating a side income she can spend guilt-free while still helping to support the household. Hobby turns into embroidery business

Enduring postpartum darkness

It’s been said that the thoughts you have can be a deadly weapon. Thus, mental health awareness should be at its optimum. Postpartum depression is a mental illness that affects new mothers and is usually misunderstood. Understanding postpartum depression It is estimated that one out of every seven women suffers

Sarawak Laksa — unique taste with a strong sense of pride

What meal is more appropriate on Sarawak Day than the iconic Sarawak Laksa? Laksa has been a Sarawakian staple for years past and years to come. It is synonymous with the gastronomical identity of the state. However, though it is widely enjoyed, there is not one taste of laksa that

A man of many hats

Suhaimi Sulaiman is a man of many hats. Despite his age of 60, he does not stop collecting hats; rather, he moves forward, collecting as many as he can. Leading an inspired life, he shares his motivational stories and past accomplishments. An entrepreneur, a reporter, a designer, an author, a

The older, the more valuable

Awang Amirul, a vintage and antique collector, has a knack for finding old items at random locations. His pursuit of a passion he had had for ten years had led him to acquire the most rarest and exclusive items. Collecting antiques — unravelling tales from the past As we age,

Exotic Encounter

Exotic animals have gained popularity in recent years as many people have opted against the cute and cuddly in favour of something a lot more interesting. At Kho Animals Enterprise, there are over 80 different species of wildlife, each with their own unique traits. Exotic animals do make good pets

Passion in the Kitchen

Aisha Aznizan, a certified pastry chef, has always loved to bake, but it wasn’t until much later that she realised she was truly at her best in the kitchen. Her trademark — pastries and cakes decorated with mint leaves — is what makes her baked goods unique. Too pretty to

Going for the right move

A little progress each day … Chinese chess player Sim Yip How was intrigued when he first found out about the board game. Since the first time he showed an interest in the game, he has worked hard for more than three decades and has won several tournaments. Sim Yip

Soap-prise your skin!

Growing up, Hannah Hwong understood how it felt to have skin allergies because she had them herself. She tried several medications, lotions, and other treatments, but the results were never satisfactory. After two decades of living with sensitive skin, she made the decision to make her own soap over the

Not tough to tuft

Twin sisters Claire (left) and Kimberly Tiong gave up their careers to pursue something new — tufting — the latest trendy hobby that has finally made it to Kuching, with Tutufun Studio being the first to provide workshops in the state. By using a tufting gun, the time and effort