Tuesday, 9 December 2025

Author: Priscilla Tawie

Where pain becomes music, strength becomes beat

In the gritty corners of Kuching’s underground music scene, The Outsider’s Edge (TOE) has carved out a reputation for raw honesty and unflinching storytelling. Formed in 2008 as a schoolyard project, the band has since evolved into a powerhouse of sound and emotion, blending alternative rock influences with deeply personal

Hungry Ghost Festival: Tradition, Reflection, Humanity

Every year, the seventh month of the lunar calendar is marked by the Hungry Ghost Festival, a time often associated with fear, caution and superstition. But beyond the incense smoke, paper offerings and sombre rituals lies a tradition deeply rooted in values of virtue, filial piety and remembrance. Honouring Ancestors,

Tradition Meets Techno

The Sarawak Cultural Village came alive with pulsing lights, pounding bass, and an electrifying atmosphere as thousands gathered for the Borderland Music Festival — a homegrown EDM spectacle that has quickly carved its place in Malaysia’s music scene. During the opening act, multi-instrumentalist Belle Sisoski delivered an energetic performance that

A Life in Service

For retired Major Patrick Wong, his journey from a young recruit to a veteran reflects a lifetime shaped by duty, hardship, and pride in service. His resilience is evident in his book, “The Price of a Bullet”. A journey through war and duty Pride glistened through as veteran Major Patrick

Breaking the corporate mould

We often hear about social media creators on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok. But Crystal Lim stands out as one of the few making waves on LinkedIn — a platform more commonly used for business ideas, corporate insights and career tips. As a B2B influencer, she shares stories of the corporate

LinkedIn’s ‘Toi-fie’ Queen: Crystal Lim’s Quirky Road to Success

She left her stable office job to become who she truly is — a storyteller, one who reflects authenticity and personality. As a content creator on LinkedIn, she believes that by staying true to herself, people can relate to her more easily. Finding meaning in everyday encounter A corporate storyteller

Digital opportunities beyond

The 21st century has transformed the world into a digital village, and its youngest residents are embracing it without hesitation. How they grow, adapt and innovate in this landscape will shape not only their future but ours as well. This is the final part of a five-part series exploring the

Beyond clicks and swipes

Childhood has always adapted to the tools of its time — from chalkboards to smartphones. But in today’s world, where screens are constant companions, the question is no longer whether children will use technology, but how it will shape who they become. This is part four of a five-part series

Click, swipe, protect

The digital world is no longer a destination we visit – it’s the environment we live in. For children, this means growing up in a space where opportunities and dangers exist side by side, demanding not just access but also the wisdom to navigate it. This is part three of

Bridging Sarawak’s digital divide

In Sarawak’s race toward a digital future, some children are racing ahead with the world at their fingertips, while others are still waiting for their first connection. For many, a simple internet link can mean the difference between staying in the shadows and stepping into a world of knowledge, skills,