Author: Priscilla Tawie

Internet celebrities: Becoming a social influencer

The age has changed and modern technologies conquered — where new job scopes appear out of nowhere, and one of it is being a ‘social media influencer’. A full-time job A social media influencer is a user of social media who has established credibility in a specific industry with the

From inside a Covid-19 isolation ward

KUCHING: Most recently, Nur Aina Insyirah (not her real name) got a taste of a Covid-19 isolation ward. Before her admission into the ward, she travelled overseas quite a bit. Last March 1, she returned from Korea where she did some work. Soon after her return, she vomited, had a

Staying at home for your own good

Let’s be honest — after Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced the commencement of the movement control order (MCO) on March 18 due to the spike of Covid-19 cases, the next thought that comes into mind would be what you should do for the next four weeks. Be a

Thrusted to the front lines

In light of recent events, food businesses have gone online and in the cities, most people have relied on food delivery services. With only limited movements allowed in the country, delivery riders are here to help us keep going. Braving the circumstances As the Covid-19 virus spreads globally, the number

Travel for Love

A musician at heart, Indonesian Mariska Setiawan recently embarked on an adventure in Kuching. Mariska flew here to meet the men of Sarawak in search for new relationships, through an unscripted series called ‘Travel for Love’. Looking for love in the unlikeliest of places Hailing from Surabaya, Indonesia, the 29-year-old

The process of chemical peeling

A chemical peel is a skin-resurfacing procedure in which a chemical solution is applied to the skin to remove the top layers. The skin that grows back after a chemical peel is smoother and younger looking. Chemical peels are used to treat wrinkles, skin discoloration and scars — typically on

Deborah Henry – Beauty with a Golden Heart

Malaysian Deborah Henry is said to be ‘Beauty with a Golden Heart’ as she advocates on children’s rights for World Vision and refugee rights for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Through her voice, she blazes a path to empower the underprivileged, giving voice to the voiceless, and spearheading

Life as a Caregiver

According to definitions, a caregiver is a person giving daily physical care and emotional support of someone who can no longer care for them self due to illness, injury or disability. Caregiving is most commonly used to address impairments related to old age, disability, a disease, or a mental disorder.

The noodle that unites us all

Food always resonates unity among Sarawakians. At the mentioned of Sarawak cuisine, what often comes to mind is the kolo mee. Thrown into boiling water, and later tossed in the midst, a typical kolo mee is topped with minced pork, spring onions and char siew (Chinese barbecue pork) and served

Queen Of The World International Malaysia 2020

Pageant competitions often serve as a platform to advocate on social issues. Pageants often produce influencers of the decade — those who are not afraid to voice out against social issues and those who continue to inspire the lives of others for the better good. Beauty with brains and hearts