Author: Priscilla Tawie

Iron-Man to the rescue

Amid the frustrations and emotional stress from the Covid-19 pandemic, Sabahan Yohan Charles Jayasuriya tries to lighten up the mood by delivering food aids while disguising himself as Iron-Man. A real-life hero Yohan goes around Penampang, Sabah as the superhero Iron-Man as he distributes food aid to the less fortunate

Navigating business in the new norm

The current Covid-19 pandemic made us feel blessed with modern technologies of which became a necessity to us. As businesses closed down, we can still use online platforms to acquire food, logistics and other essential services. Businesses must try to understand their end-users The ongoing worldwide pandemic situation and the

Painting the colours of Sarawak

To know the artist is the first step towards appreciating any art. This is a story of Lilly Metom, a self-taught artist who found her way to express the world through her colourful and aesthetically pleasing paintings. Better late than never Lilly Metom has known art since a young age,

Social media food trends: MCO’s stress relief

With the MCO loosened and relaxed, there are still certain groups of people continuing their MCO lifestyle — spending time baking masterpieces in their kitchens. In recent weeks, Facebook has been crowded with the sharing of these three recipes — basque burnt cheesecake, mochi and doughnut. Three trending recipes for

Jolynn J Chin releases new track ‘Stop Corona’

Local piano virtuoso, Jolynn J Chin is back again with her latest track ‘Stop Corona’, made in the midst of the current pandemic. Presented with a different touch, the track is an obvious proof of her progress in music. The 25-year-old Jolynn incorporated and fused a mixture of beats and

A gift from above

A mother’s love is like nothing else in the world. It is strong and gentle, loud and quiet, protecting and releasing one thing in one moment and another in the next moment. It changes with a child’s needs, but is always there, unmoving. Learning to accept A mother’s love knows

The MCO: A Blessing in Disguise

The movement control order (MCO) is a cordon sanitaire implemented as a preventive measure by the federal government of Malaysia in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. With ample time on their hands, many Malaysians have taken the initiative to try new things and unearth their hidden talents. So much time

Hound Haven: Retirement home for K9s

Police dogs, also known as K9s, risk their lives to protect and assist law enforcement personnel. Their duties include tracking criminals, searching for drugs and explosives, finding missing people, and sniffing out crime scene evidence. But what happens when they retire? Heroes that deserve only the best care Appreciating the

Grabbing hold of an old tradition

A child’s first birthday is one of the most important days to celebrate. It signifies his or her physical growth, from a baby to a toddler — blossoming to the next stage in life. High hopes for the future According to Chinese traditions, a ‘birthday grab’ ceremony is usually done

Smarter, Stronger Together

With the current Covid-19 pandemic putting a hold on the daily routine for schoolchildren — which includes the closure of schools, distancing requirements and travel restrictions — parents and teachers turned to the internet for help. Current, practical and applicable The movement control order (MCO) made parents rely on the