Author: Priscilla Tawie

Pawprints on our hearts

Giving street dogs a better life Life is never easy, but God constantly puts obstacles in our path that He knows we can overcome. For stray rescuer Dave Lim, life isn’t always a bed of roses, but his perseverance has gotten him this far. Life is a roller coaster ride

Preserving the indegenous patterns

Keeping weaving tradition alive Maria Suda Umang is dedicated to preserving the mat weaving culture via her artistic endeavours. Her biggest mat recently went viral on Facebook. The event shows that, even as modernisation occurs, culture and heritage remain relevant. SARAWAK is a melting pot of heritage and culture. Mat

There is hope in cookies

When breastfeeding moms lose hope in their supply, they turn to lactation cookies containing galactogogues to increase milk production. Understanding this, Milky Bomb baker Lily Siao developed her own lactation cookies for mothers in Kuching, Sarawak, and throughout Malaysia to have one last hope of providing nutritious milk to their

BEAT IT! … before it beats you

Cancer is daunting. However, if it is discovered sooner, the survival rate may increase. The same goes for nose cancer, as Dr S Ram Kumar Sharma, Consultant Ear, Nose, Throat, Head & Neck Surgeon, advises individuals who show concerning signs and symptoms to see their doctor as soon as possible.

When words fail … art speaks

Ghali Foster creates abstract works of art on plywood that serve as an outlet for her inner thoughts. Using art to make sense of circumstances, she would also include her hand-written poetry as a description to her masterpieces. Self-expression through art For artists, art is a means of expression. When

Art — The grand swirls of nature

Shahrol Haziq, an independent artist, aspires to have a full-time career in the arts. Also known as M Sahzy in the local art scene, he creates sculptures out of discarded woods in an effort to discover his roots. The love for nature inspired art It was fascinating to meet the

The melody of Sarawak

The cultural band ‘Kulleh Comrade’ has returned from the 59th Venice Biennale festival with new experiences. The band also did not forget to create in impact on the international stage as they introduce Sarawak to the world. Introducing Sarawak’s music to the world THE earth is a melting pot of

Belle Sisoski shares love of music

Belle Sisoski, a multi-instrumentalist, has many under her belt. Having played different musical instruments, the 16-year-old has amassed over 4 million views on TikTok. The young artiste will be performing in the Rainforest World Music Festival virtual live concert this weekend. Belle Sisoski has always been drawn to music since

Meet talented makeup artist Ella Sandera

Ella Sandera, the woman who creates dummy corpses and ghosts, admitted that she is not afraid. Ella’s profession as a special effect makeup artist entails creating the scariest, goriest, and most intriguing face prosthetics for the local film industry. “I’m used to seeing the gruesome things I’ve made in the

Offerings to Petara

Traditions are preserved in order to ensure that the practise continues even as younger generations take over. It is what defines a person’s identity because it is a reflection of their roots. Though modernisation is gradually changing certain traditional practises, it is crucial to preserve them as a reminder of