Author: Priscilla Tawie

An Art from the Past

The Gajah Oleng attire is widely known in the Malay community as a traditional outfit for a bride to wear during her wedding. With more than a century of heritage attached to it, the art is at risk of extinction. However, efforts are being made to revitalise its grandeur and

Sarawak’s Digital Leap

In today’s technology and digital-focused era, Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg aims to establish the region as a global innovation hub by 2030. To this end, a Memorandum of Understanding was recently signed between the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) and Complete Human Network (CHN)

Building a hair empire: A stylist’s path to success, legacy

Life as a hairdresser is no walk in the park. Amid the glitz and glamour of the hair industry, Jacqueline Chang reveals that, while her days can be long, she perseveres. “People used to tell me that to do something I love, I must first make money from something I

Nurturing Growth

With the dainty feet and delicate demeanour of a baby calling for protection and care, Valencia Chen, founder of the baby shop Little Bearnie, shares tips and tricks to ensure a safe environment and explains why it is pivotal for children’s growth and milestone development. Protecting little ones: Ensuring a

A commitment to lifelong learning

Jocelyn Jong Wuan Syn, an Economics teacher at an international school, has always had a passion for teaching. Earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Education fulfilled her lifelong dream of becoming an educator. Demonstrating an ability to seize opportunities, Jong briefly worked as a flight attendant with Malaysia Airlines, motivated by

The promising future of women in powerlifting

In the traditionally male-dominated sport of powerlifting, there is a growing number of female athletes. While taboos and myths may discourage them, many women are not deterred from pursuing success in the sport. Crossing the Limits This is the final part of a two-part series on women in powerlifting. There

Strength Knows No Gender

This is part one of a two-part series on women in powerlifting. Gone are the days when women were restricted from pursuing their goals and ambitions. This shift is evident across many global industries. In one particularly male-dominated sport, powerlifting, women are making their mark, with many notable names emerging.

Understanding, managing joint pain

The prevalence of joint pain has increased over the years, as reported by various statistics. In a discussion with Dr Cody Hanish, a chiropractor popular on TikTok and Instagram, he talks about the causes, treatments, and ways to prevent joint pain. The Growing Challenge of Joint Pain Worldwide, 1.71 billion

Preparing for the Unexpected

The recent CrowdStrike incident has taught industries worldwide one crucial lesson: disruptions can erode public trust. Despite this, organisations must prioritise a swift return to normalcy. Matthew Hardman, Chief Technology Officer for Hitachi Vantara’s Asia-Pacific hybrid cloud infrastructure division, discusses this issue further and offers tips on how to ensure

Cultivating Team Excellence

For team-building service providers, the ultimate goal is to offer tailored programmes that cultivate growth, uplift capabilities, build intelligent operators, develop leaders, and foster camaraderie. Arthur Woo, CEO and founder of team-building company ATAG, shares with Sarawak Tribune how he managed and built his company from scratch to its current