Author: Priscilla Tawie

Moving forward as a developing nation

With Malaysia Day approaching, e-hailing and digital payment services company Grab introduces three of their inspiring driver/rider partners to the New Sarawak Tribune. With stories to tell about their everyday lives and how they would like to champion their perspectives on the visions for our country, these three share about

Tradition Meets Innovation

As each year passes, the Mid-Autumn Festival market sees attractive packaging and interesting moulds as key selling points. But how significant is this in the mooncake market? It’s a debate between packaging and flavour as bakers strive to sell their products. The modern twist on mooncakes and their packaging Celebrating

The power of language in building harmonious society

This year’s International Literacy Day champions multilingual education for understanding and peace. True to its core, multilingualism is especially crucial in a multicultural country. Celebrating Multilingualism Being literate is a fundamental human right and an important aspect of personal development. The ability to understand and engage in conversation opens doors

Breathing Through Time

This is the last part of a two-part series on the enduring legacy of the Gajah Oleng. The Gajah Oleng is a timeless charm that is at risk of losing its place within the community. Nevertheless, its revitalisation and reintroduction have intrigued many with its beauty. Sharing more about the

An Art from the Past

The Gajah Oleng attire is widely known in the Malay community as a traditional outfit for a bride to wear during her wedding. With more than a century of heritage attached to it, the art is at risk of extinction. However, efforts are being made to revitalise its grandeur and

Sarawak’s Digital Leap

In today’s technology and digital-focused era, Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg aims to establish the region as a global innovation hub by 2030. To this end, a Memorandum of Understanding was recently signed between the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) and Complete Human Network (CHN)

Building a hair empire: A stylist’s path to success, legacy

Life as a hairdresser is no walk in the park. Amid the glitz and glamour of the hair industry, Jacqueline Chang reveals that, while her days can be long, she perseveres. “People used to tell me that to do something I love, I must first make money from something I

Nurturing Growth

With the dainty feet and delicate demeanour of a baby calling for protection and care, Valencia Chen, founder of the baby shop Little Bearnie, shares tips and tricks to ensure a safe environment and explains why it is pivotal for children’s growth and milestone development. Protecting little ones: Ensuring a

A commitment to lifelong learning

Jocelyn Jong Wuan Syn, an Economics teacher at an international school, has always had a passion for teaching. Earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Education fulfilled her lifelong dream of becoming an educator. Demonstrating an ability to seize opportunities, Jong briefly worked as a flight attendant with Malaysia Airlines, motivated by

The promising future of women in powerlifting

In the traditionally male-dominated sport of powerlifting, there is a growing number of female athletes. While taboos and myths may discourage them, many women are not deterred from pursuing success in the sport. Crossing the Limits This is the final part of a two-part series on women in powerlifting. There