After Putri Ariana’s stunning journey to the semi-finals of America Got Talent-18 (AGT-18), another Indonesian artist, Cakra Khan, has captured the judges’ hearts with four “Yes” votes. A month ago, 18-year-old visually impaired singer, Putri Ariana from Riau, Indonesia, became an internet sensation after earning the coveted Golden Buzzer from
BY ZAHID ZAKI KUCHING: The Sarawak Merdeka Convoy continues its the zero kilometre journey to Telok Melano in conjunction with the 60th Sarawak Independence Day celebration. Beginning from the Majma Mall compound, the participants of the convoy are now on their 130-km journey to Telok Melano. The convoy was flagged
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has identified 436 clinics nationwide in need of repairs and upgrades scheduled for this year. According to Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa, the ministry aims to restore 1,200 dilapidated clinics and facilities through three phases by 2025. “Our determination is to ensure that all planned
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: Sarawak is ready to discuss the Fire and Rescue Department’s (Bomba) aspiration to build an airbase in the state. However, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said there has not been any formal request as yet. “There are suggestions from
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: The General Post Office building here is one of the 52 land lots in the list that will be returned to Sarawak. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg confirmed that the building located at Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg will
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA and JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: The state government has plans to develop land lots the federal government has agreed to return, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Indeed, the state has its planning for the land once it is returned to Sarawak. “Let’s say
MUKAH: Federal Deputy Minister of Health, Lukanisman Awang Sauni has called upon candidates offered contract doctor positions to make Sarawak their first choice for employment. This plea comes as over 200 individuals out of the 800 offered positions either declined or failed to report for duty. During a press conference
BY JACINTHA JOLENE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called on Sarawakians to preserve the state’s existing harmony by maintaining mutual respect between Muslims and non-Muslims. As the people are living in a plural society, the Premier said it is important that mutual
BY JACINTHA JOLENE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: The Sarawak government will bear the cost of health check-ups of Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) holders aged 60 and above, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Recently, I gave a directive to include health check-ups for those aged 60
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has reported a strong earthquake occurring off the coast of Central America at 8.22am today (July 19). The earthquake, measuring 6.5 on the magnitude scale, struck at a depth of 98 kilometres with its epicentre located at 12.8 degrees north, 88.0 degrees west. The quake