Wednesday, 2 April 2025

Author: Priscilla Tawie

A man of great wisdom

The words of his grandfather echoed to Dr Elexson Nillian in one of the minority ethnic tribes ‘Cebup’ language — “Tik Lan Lan, Bawak-bawak ta’ang rah, Nawai muli ngedian lebu itam, Mejoh kiik mecai ke dayah” — which translates to “Do your best, be proud amongst other races, but always

Caring for your mental health

Therapy centre, Kind.er Minds invites people to come as they are and heal as they grow. Founded by Kimberley Tan and Laura Kho, they both advocate for good mental health and with the establishment, the practice offers different types of therapies to help those in need. Kho emphasises that it

An artist’s masterful stroke of the hand

Art is a form of communication that bears meanings depicted by its artist. On the surface, it consists of no words, yet it can speak thousands of words. For artist Liew Kim Phiaw, his artwork encapsulates a story from the past, while ensuring its continuity into the future. Started seriously

An ode to poetry

Poetry is a form of expression that exudes the author’s deep emotions and unearths raw feelings. It is an abstract of words sprawled across a blank page on which the author may talk about current concerns, life issues, or just about the steady silence of the day. Poetry literature talks

Versatile Christina embraces one day at a time

CHRISTINA Thomas Mamora prays daily in a gentle yet assuring voice, seeking strength despite the challenges she has to constantly face. Often stepping out of the routine, she indulges in prayer for people nearby. With the strength she can muster, she continues to live each day, hopeful for herself and

Siblings’ love for musical instruments knows no bounds

STANDING tall and proudly Sarawakian, talented siblings – Shawn Thien Shuen and Jane Thien Jing are making waves in the local contemporary art scene. Better known as SJ Borneo, the duo have been chosen to compete in the upcoming World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Hollywood, USA, which is

Empower women to banish mental health stigma

A woman’s capabilities are dependent on her community, as the saying goes ‘You can’t pour from an empty cup’ — if she is not well taken care of, how can she take care of others? More often than not, women are subjected to societal pressure and community stigmas that push

Bridging tradition and modernity through music

In pursuit of honouring her cultural roots, contemporary multi-instrumentalist Belle Sisoski seamlessly intertwines the past and present through her music. Her latest release, The Revelation, encapsulates a journey of self-awareness and empowerment. A melody of authenticity Iconic contemporary multi-instrumentalist Belle Sisoski’s latest release, “The Revelation”, is a song about embracing

VIVO REVOLUTIONISES pastry and cake–making

A group of passionate bakers from different industries — hotels, cafes, home bakers — recently gathered at Blessed Cake Design Centre, Kuching on February 26 for a live baking demonstration. As the crowd focused their eyes on the pastry chefs, they gleefully welcomed the sweet experience and presented their taste

Understanding the criminal code

Throughout Dr Shamir Rajadurai’s experience as a criminologist and crime prevention specialist, he has seen a great deal. Though he started 15 years ago, his interest in understanding the psychology of a criminal never fades. With a PhD in Criminology from the University of Malaya, he is also a certified