Author: Priscilla Tawie

Serenity below the surface

At every chance she gets, Valenice Tiong loves spending her time below the ocean’s surface. The certified diver admits she is addicted to the calm and serenity under water, plus the excitement and thrills of facing a different environment every time. Living a childhood dream Finding solace underwater, amidst marine

History of the Blacksmith Road

As we go through phases of modernisation, many old buildings have been replaced with new ones, leaving only the legacy and memories behind. One such place that held significance was Blacksmith Road — a settlement for Henghua fishermen and Hakka blacksmiths. Once a bustling centre for metalware traders With rapid

The wacky world of exotic pets

People often adopt domestic animals such as cats and dogs as companions. However, for 35-year-old Benson Kho, he finds comfort in having the companionship of exotic animals — tarantulas, scorpions, Bearded Dragons, and many more. Finding companionship in the unluckliest of animals humans have been known to domesticate animals since

A career in e-Sports

As a professional e-Sports athlete, Aidil Afiz Azri has been joining various competitions and achieving excellent results as well. The professional Fifa player has been playing competitively and earned his stripes in local and international events since he was 15, and he is not looking to stop anytime soon. Career

Understanding childhood cancer

Childhood cancers are prevalent within society. However, not many are known about how it develops. Most recently, Parkway Cancer Centre Singapore, Paediatric, Haematology and Oncology specialist Dr Anselm Lee shared his thoughts on the topic and his research done in Hong Kong. A peculiar disease that only affects children According

Types of noodles

Noodles are known to be a versatile food as there are no specific time or ways to eat it. Dry or soup, day or night, they are quick to cook, hard to mess up and universally loved. In Sarawak, there are many types of noodles, and although they are cooked

Joanne Lai — standing tall in a man’s world

Joanne Lai was recently given a special recognition award by the Sarawak government for her achievement in the local filming industry. As one of the few successful women in a male-dominated profession, Joanne shares her experiences throughout her journey as a producer and director. An eye-opening experience In the past,

Unearthing the potential of e-Sports

e-Sports has experienced an explosion in popularity in the past few years. This has created some viable careers. Today, e-sports is no longer just a career path; it is already here to stay, powered by a very young fanbase that is backed by some of the biggest names in today’s

Keeping a century-old business alive

The streets of Carpenter and Ewe Hai in Kuching have witnessed many historical events dating back 200 years, alongside business establishments that have stood firm over the years. Tai Moh Enterprise, with its second-generation manning the establishment, faces another challenge in the form of the Covid-19 pandemic, but the owners

Reduce environmental impact through proper disposal of used cooking oil

Over the years, improper oil disposal, especially cooking oil, has been a major contributor to water pollution. However, recent researches have found that used cooking oil can be used to produce biodiesel, a more eco-friendly source of energy compared to other fuels. Recycling oil and grease properly also ensures these