Thursday, 11 December 2025

Author: Priscilla Tawie

Dion Das LouisThe Bornean Birdie

Movement transcends language, carrying emotions, traditions, and dreams through every step. Across the world, dance stands as a powerful reflection of identity and heritage. In celebration of this universal art form, we turn our attention to a rising young talent — the little Bornean birdie who embodies the spirit of

Cut waste, save earth — The hidden cost of food waste

In the second of our four-part series on environmental consciousness in conjunction with World Earth Day, we delve into the often-overlooked issue of food wastage. While the day itself has passed, the call to protect our planet remains urgent. From shopping habits to leftovers, our daily decisions around food carry

Reducing food wasting for earth’s future

THE earth needs healing — we have seen how global warming affects the world and how earthquakes and tornadoes become regular news updates. As mankind progresses, without proper sustainability goals, the condition of the earth may continue to deteriorate. We hear of fishes consuming plastics and deforestation causing soil erosion.

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