Author: Priscilla Tawie

Empowering refugees through education in Malaysia

Mankind, at times, is humanity’s biggest downfall. Imperfections and flaws have become written history for many, but those who feel it the most are often those who bear scars for generations to come. The plight of refugees worldwide exemplifies such a lifelong wound. To be a refugee is to seek

Cooking Through Grief

With her late mother as her biggest inspiration in her food business, Nur Hanie Mohammed seeks comfort in cooking nutritious food from the heart. As the recent champion of Maggi Wanita Cukup Berani, Hanie talks about her journey to where she is today. Healing with every homemade meal Behind every

Celebrating the heroes among us

Globally celebrated and recognised by the World Health Organisation, this year’s World Blood Donor Day features the theme: “20 years of celebrating giving: thank you, blood donors!”, aimed at appreciating willing blood donors. Donating a pint of blood, approximately 450ml to 500ml, can save up to three individuals. In one

Blood Donors: The pillars of health systems worldwide

Each year, World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on June 14. This year’s theme, “20 years of celebrating giving: thank you, blood donors!”, expresses gratitude and appreciation towards blood donors for their invaluable contribution to saving lives. 20 Years of Giving World Blood Donor Day (WBDD), recognised by the World

Transforming lives through chiropractic care

Each part of our body is important; hence, when we discover something that’s not right about it, we should immediately seek the root cause and address it. With numerous treatment methods available today, chiropractors are there to address pain stemming from our spines. Holistic Approach to Health The spine is

Celebrating Gawai Dayak: Traditions and family bonds

As mid-year approaches, the Dayaks are busy preparing to celebrate another year’s harvest. Despite innovations transforming farming into a modern agriculture industry, the festivity continues to thrive. These days, Gawai has become a juxtaposition of cultural heritage and the continued connections between families and friends. Merrymaking and enjoyment — epitomised

Keeping Gawai Dayak Alive

Through the vibrant ngajat dance and the rhythmic beats of traditional music, the Ngajat Asal Iban (NGASI) Association keeps the spirit of Iban culture alive. Upholding Iban heritage through dance, music The highlight of every Dayak celebrator’s year comes as June 1 approaches — the Gawai Dayak, a day to

Embracing Heritage

This year’s Unduk Ngadau features two sisters of mixed Iban and Kadazan Dusun heritage qualifying for the national level. They each represent their parents’ villages — Sarawak and Telupid, Sabah — at this year’s cultural pageant, held in conjunction with the Kaamatan celebrations. A sisterly journey in Unduk Ngadau A

Fighting Forward

Ever since he was diagnosed with a rare disease, haemophilia, Hariee Prabakaran’s life has always been bogged down by challenges. Nevertheless, his positive attitude and the support he receives have moulded him into the person he is today. Resilience in the face of haemophilia Hariee Prabakaran is on his way

In pursuit of peace

Meeting up with the Kuching Dhamma Vijaya Buddhist Centre’s Abbot, Venerable Bhikkhuni Dhammika, recently, the talks were inspiring. Currently 61 years old, she has walked the renunciate way of life since she was 40 (in 2003). Describing her journey into nunhood, she said, “This is my lifelong career until my