Author: Priscilla Tawie

Claire Flora — Blooming business

Creative careers are more than just fun and rewarding — they can also be lucrative, stable and a great way to work with and help people every day. Florist Ellen Kong says that trends may change but fresh flowers will never go out of style. Buds of perseverance The flower

Amusing, useful and interesting online products

The Internet has revolutionised the way we shop. Because of the many advantages and benefits, more people these days prefer buying things online over the conventional method of going into stores. Plus, shopping online allows them to find many products that they cannot find in a physical store. Things you

Exotic fruit season is back!

The exotic fruit season is now back. These days, when you visit the market, you can easily find durians, mangosteens, rambutans and even dabai on sale. It is the perfect time to enjoy these local delights and you better hurry, as they don’t enjoy much shelf life. Each year, Sarawak

Atelier Chim — From engineering to leathercrafting

What started as a mere hobby turned into serious business for leather artisan Chim Yee Hui as she took a leap of faith and quit her day job as an engineer to pursue leathercrafting. After several years of perfecting her craft in Kuala Lumpur and France, she returned to Kuching

The intricate art of making Sape

Sape is easily the most recognisable musical instrument of Sarawak and it is often associated with the sounds of the rainforest. Sape luthier Ezra Tekola reveals the process of making the lute, which he describes as challenging, but also therapeutic. Keeping tradition alive The distinct sounds of the sape are

Lee Fah Mee — The distinct taste of Sarawak

Lee Fah Mee is one of the leading local brands that most Sarawakians could relate to. During its initial establishment in the 1950s, Lee Fah was actually running a very different business compared to today.  A homegrown brand that goes global Growing up as a Sarawakian — traditional brand names

Anniketyni Madian — A brilliantly gifted sculptor

Sarawakian Anniketyni Madian recently caught the attention of the Malaysian art industry with her complex and elaborately-designed sculptures, which are inspired by the ‘Pua Kumbu’. As a tribute to her Iban heritage, she reflects the intricacies of the traditional textile in her sculptures.  Infusing heritage and culture in contemporary art

Fatin Majidi — On the right note

The rise of video-sharing platform YouTube has contributed a lot in helping aspiring and independent artistes grow their careers. In 2011, Sibu’s talented young singer Fatin Majidi saw the opportunity and utilised the platform to pursue her childhood passion in music. Creating her own style of music Singer Fatin Majidi’s

The realities of being an insurance agent

In today’s world, getting an insurance policy can be considered a necessity. However, there are still many people who either cannot afford it or do not believe in getting insured. Because of that, selling insurance policies is no walk in the park, say agents who share the challenges they face

Things I want to do after Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly put to a halt many things. We could no longer practice our regular routines, and we need to take extra precautions whenever we are outdoors. However, with ongoing large scale vaccinations, there is a glimmer of hope for our lives to return to normal.  Hoping