Author: Priscilla Tawie

Making profits while maximising social benefits Recently, two Malaya-based social entrepreneurs made their way to a sharing event organised by Angkatan Zaman Mansang Sarawak (AZAM Sarawak) in Kuching, Sarawak. Founder of Grow the Goose and Borneo Cocoa, Ida Faranina Othman has been an entrepreneur for 16 years, from owning and

Albot Gudang, Preserving traditional art  Met recently at the Borneo Craft Festival Sarawak 2019, the friendly Albot shared that it has always been his passion to hand paint prints. “I used to do it as a hobby, but after I stopped working, I work on this full time.” The Bidayuh lad

Pointing out the funny side of life “I love the kolo mee! It is the only reason why I come to Sarawak,” said an excited Kavin Jay during his visit to Kuching, Sarawak. “I would rate Sarawak food as kolo mee number one, kolo mee number two and Sarawak laksa number

Finding an escape through art Reminiscing, Sue said, “For me, my diagnosis helped make sense, particularly of my childhood because I found it difficult to make friends. I was always bullied and I did not know how to talk to people”. Diagnosed with autism, Sue added, “When I was a

Renowned Kuala Lumpur designer Bill Keith’s sophisticated and elegant designs were the creme de la creme of the gala dinner held at The Waterfront Hotel, Kuching on October 5. Paired with Sarawak contemporary bead designers Lucille Awen Jon and Juliana Ambrose’s stunning, and at time dazzling beading works, the models

Passionate about education for children Bringing the colours of Sarawak abroad, Larissa played the sape on the big stage, and introduced our culture to the world. The 20-year-old of Chinese-Kenyah descent initially joined the pageant as she saw the Miss World pageant is a platform for participants to help the

From classics to crossovers  Just months ago, Sarawak-born international pianist, Jolynn J Chin released an Extended Play (EP) ‘Danza Hungara’ which became my current favourite. Recently, she had just released her long-awaited first album comprising of five tracks.  Piano virtuoso Jolynn said, ‘Beyond Classical’ reflected her journey from her younger

One last tour before going solo Not the MACC that you’re thinking of, the Malaysian Association of Chinese Comedians (MACC) want to say goodbye to their Sarawakian fans this coming October 12. The four had got together under the MACC brand to bring laughters to Malaysians, sharing some observations and

We are at the tail end of the year, and as commercial lots have been budding, boba joints are following suit. The most famous go-to boba locations in Kuching currently would be at the Gala City, Emporium 101, and Saradise — where the sprout of these joints are very obvious.