Author: Priscilla Tawie

Arzmy Hargreaves Keeping it Classy with Gavroche

THE first impression of a person at one glance is always important as it molds the perception of the person upon meeting another. “I used to dress in slippers, shorts and shirts but when I reach the age 21, I find that when I try to say something, or try

A Tourist in My Own City

AS a Kuchingite, to be honest, I have never toured my city before, and although I knew the name of the buildings situated in Kuching’s City Centre, I have never immerse myself in the stories of certain buildings. That being said, I booked a stay at Marian Boutique Lodging House

Cebup: The Hidden Tribe of Upper Baram

“NGARAN ki Elexson. Auk Cebup. Ituk neh celita ki,” which translates to “My name is Elexson. I am a Cebup (descendant). This is my story.” Not many are familiar with the race known as Cebup. Therefore, Dr. Elexson Nillian strive hard on his ambitions to make known the existence of

TEDxKenyalang Preview: The Man Behind The Scene

THERE is always those people behind the scenes in a production, people that are not in the spotlight but without their contribution, a production will not be able to succeed. People whose names appear in the credits that no one really bothers to look for, and yes, without these people,

TEDxKenyalang Preview: Going Global with English

AS a teacher who struggles against students that lack proficiency in the English Language, she improvised and came out with different materials to help them as it was one of her wishes to see her students to be fluent in English. Having been an English Teacher since 1998, 42-year-old Magdaline

Polishing the Young Guns

BORNEO 744 on November 18 was filled with youth of different passion, each with the fiery intensity to perform the talents laid in the heart of each of them. There were a group of boys and girls feeling the winds through their hair, the same wind that touches their face

A Chance to be Wanted

HUMAN beings tend to take things for granted as they decide hastily on the product of their mistake. As the famous Malaysian saying goes, ‘Berani buat berani tanggung’ which translates to if you are daring enough to do it, you should be daring enough to take responsibility – the phrase

Bridging the gap: Darul Hana Bridge

Sarawakians particularly those who were in Kuching recently united at the site of the launch of the newly built landmark located at Waterfront Kuching – the new bridge of Sarawak. Now known as the Darul Hana Bridge, as announced by Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud during

A cup of tea to celebrate laughter

MBKS Floating Stage Kuching, shrouded with trees and bushes, amidst the green scenery of the flora, on October 21 was filled with laughter as the ladies from the Sarawak Breast Cancer Support Group (SBCSG) were busy with their merrymaking over tea and dance performances. The event started at 4pm, though

High tea and Afternoon Delights

FRIENDS or family coming together for high tea can consider the grandiose interior that is the Orchid Garden Coffee House of Grand Margherita Kuching. The high tea buffet which offers an eclectic scrumptious choice of food and dessert spread is available every Saturday from 1pm to 4pm, and it is