Author: Priscilla Tawie

Youth volunteers rally for Earth Day beach clean-up

IN conjunction with Earth Day, a group of Malaysian youth volunteers joined forces to clean up Long Beach (Pasir Panjang) near Kuching, highlighting the power of community-led action in preserving the country’s natural beauty. Celebrated globally on April 22, Earth Day serves as a reminder of the urgent need to

A poet’s perspective

FOR centuries, poetry has been a medium of expression that often emphasises the deep meaning behind a display of words. For one Swinburne University senior lecturer, Dr Christina Yin, words became a way to express observations and emotions. In addition to having her poems published in several books, she also

World Health Day: Care Beyond Borders

Life is the most precious gift on earth; with life comes evolution, and with evolution comes continued growth. This is why this year’s World Health Day, championed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), carries the theme ‘Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures’. Delivering care, one village at a time This year’s World

Carrying on the legacy of stellar career achievements

Having assumed the role of a leader in one of the most established multinational companies, Canon Malaysia, Sandy Lee shares her greatest life lessons and what has molded her upbringing to become who she is today. An accomplished woman, the driving force behind a multinational brand If there was ever

The traveller’s pact

For the couple, Lim Wee Han and Lim Kah Xuan, their life goal includes driving around in their campervan, exploring new landscapes and immersing themselves in different cultures. As they drive through Sarawak in their campervan, the duo behind OKOK Travel share more about their journey with the Sarawak Tribune.

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