Desmond Davidson

Desmond is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight. You can follow him on Facebook.

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Monday, 02 May 2022 07:00 AM

Sarawak targets Singapore tourist arrivals

Karim says state keen to lure visitors back after numbers dropped off a cliff during pandemic.

Sarawak targets Singapore tourist arrivals

Thursday, 28 Apr 2022 06:05 PM

Borders reopened but no foreign workers coming to Sarawak, says Fadillah

Works minister says critical manpower shortage is crippling the state’s industries.

Borders reopened but no foreign workers coming to Sarawak, says Fadillah

Wednesday, 27 Apr 2022 07:49 PM

Mulu resort GM hurt in walkway collapse

Walkway reportedly collapses during safety inspection upon completion of repairs.

Mulu resort GM hurt in walkway collapse

Wednesday, 27 Apr 2022 04:18 PM

Anti-party hopping law worth fighting for, says Dzulkefly

Amanah lawmaker says voters are disgusted of, fatigued by self-serving politicians.

Anti-party hopping law worth fighting for, says Dzulkefly

Sunday, 24 Apr 2022 07:00 AM

Sarawak tourism players pleased with campaign despite plunging numbers

As borders reopen and people look overseas, industry head insists intrastate drive was much needed shot in the arm.

Sarawak tourism players pleased with campaign despite plunging numbers


Friday, 22 Apr 2022 10:30 AM

PRS leadership fight ends in compromise

Salang becomes party president in outward show of unity ahead of general election.

PRS leadership fight ends in compromise

Thursday, 21 Apr 2022 11:00 AM

Sarawak govt denies religious motive for preventing Christian students from going home

State education minister says directive was simply following Covid-19 protocol.

Sarawak govt denies religious motive for preventing Christian students from going home

Wednesday, 20 Apr 2022 05:45 PM

Sarawak to offer second Covid-19 booster from Friday

Shot only for immunocompromised, those with comorbidities.

Sarawak to offer second Covid-19 booster from Friday

Sunday, 17 Apr 2022 05:28 PM

Rights groups condemn police harassment of Sarawak activists

Investigation in contempt of appeals court’s 2019 affirmation of right to free speech.

Rights groups condemn police harassment of Sarawak activists

Saturday, 16 Apr 2022 06:57 AM

‘Borneo Alliance’ only good on paper, say analysts

Party leaders cannot even work with one another at home, much less with others across state lines, they say.

‘Borneo Alliance’ only good on paper, say analysts

Thursday, 14 Apr 2022 11:00 AM

Sarawak tourism minister lambasts ‘rigid’ Covid entry rules for foreigners

Abdul Karim Hamzah fears strict requirements will affect attendance at Rainforest World Music Festival in June.

Sarawak tourism minister lambasts ‘rigid’ Covid entry rules for foreigners

Wednesday, 13 Apr 2022 04:47 PM

Rainforest World Music Festival to welcome live audiences again

Event to mark  its 25th anniversary in a ‘legendary celebration’ on July 17-19.

Rainforest World Music Festival to welcome live audiences again

Saturday, 09 Apr 2022 01:34 PM

GPS supports anti-party hopping bill

Sarawak lawmakers will vote for constitutional amendment when it is tabled, Fadillah Yusof says.

GPS supports anti-party hopping bill

Saturday, 09 Apr 2022 07:00 AM

Govt faces uphill task getting the poor to take up free health checks, treatments

Rural folk failing to take advantage of Peka B40, says ProtectHealth CEO.

Govt faces uphill task getting the poor to take up free health checks, treatments

Wednesday, 06 Apr 2022 06:25 PM

Govt resumes Peka B40 drive for half million Sarawakians

Programme to screen for non-communicable diseases in bottom 40% household income range.

Govt resumes Peka B40 drive for half million Sarawakians