Desmond Davidson
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Will we see any tourism tax money, asks Sarawak minister
Tourism a state matter with Sarawak objecting to Putrajaya’s move to collect tax.
Ex-Pujut rep begins legal fight to overturn disqualification
Sarawak assembly removed the doctor on grounds of his dual citizenship.
3 acquitted over murder of Sarawak politician Bill Kayong
Prosecution fails to establish a prima facie case against trio, but fourth accused told to enter defence for the murder of land activist last year.
'Misinformed' Masing admits he was wrong on cabotage policy being temporary
Sarawak deputy chief minister now says a decision on whether the policy should be abolished or maintained will only be made after six months.
Man calls 999 to help send family home for Gawai
His family was dumped at the roadside by a bus driver when they could not pay the fare.
Thousands of Dayaks rush home for Gawai festivities
Dayaks travel home for Gawai Dayak, a festival to thank the gods for a bountiful rice harvest.
Pujut win an uphill task for BN, says Sarawak chief minister
Abang Johari sends mixed signals on Barisan Nasional’s chances in the July by-election.
Sarawak Dayaks get a taste of tension-filled Gawai in Pontianak
Islamic Defenders Front, better known by its acronym FPI, a religious extremist group, in Pontianak to disrupt this year’s harvest festival.
Sarawak to plug loopholes allowing non-Muslim polygamy
State to introduce screening procedures to stop non-Muslims from circumventing marriage laws to marry more than once.
Lawas starts fighting back the drug scourge
Drug use in Lawas is so widespread that both students and teachers in schools have been found using or pushing it.
Abang Johari defends Bakun dam buy
Sarawak government to pay RM2.5 billion for controversial dam, despite opposition.
Pilihan raya Kecil Pujut gambaran PRU akan datang, kata DAP Sarawak
Pilihan raya Kecil Pujut dijangka berlaku pada 4 Julai depan.
Pujut by-election a prelude to GE, says Sarawak DAP
The outcome will signal the shape of the general election to come, says state DAP chief Chong Chieng Jen.
Sarawak says it’ll no longer wait for Putrajaya to fix dilapidated schools
State creates own Education Ministry to fund and tackle issue of dilapidated schools.
Sarawak civil servants must now declare assets
Sarawak ombudsman Talip Zulpilip says asset declaration is also required for promotions.
