Desmond Davidson

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

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Thursday, 17 Feb 2022 05:14 PM

First-term Satok rep made GPS chief whip

Ibrahim Baki hopes to ‘instil a sense of propriety and decency’ in Sarawak legislature.

First-term Satok rep made GPS chief whip

Wednesday, 16 Feb 2022 05:10 PM

Compulsory acquisition powers will render natives to exploitation, says opposition rep

Baru Bian says it is unjust to give Sago and Nipah Development Board such authority.

Compulsory acquisition powers will render natives to exploitation, says opposition rep

Tuesday, 15 Feb 2022 05:15 PM

Law passed for Sarawak chief minister to be redesignated as premier

Opposition warns move may be unconstitutional.

Law passed for Sarawak chief minister to be redesignated as premier

Monday, 14 Feb 2022 08:42 PM

Lubok Antu MP applies to rejoin PRS

However, party youth chief says the application has been put on ice.

Lubok Antu MP applies to rejoin PRS

Monday, 14 Feb 2022 04:46 PM

Regard 3rd generation of immigrants’ children as natives, says Sarawak DAP chief

Chong Chieng Jen files notice to amend the interpretation bill.

Regard 3rd generation of immigrants’ children as natives, says Sarawak DAP chief


Monday, 14 Feb 2022 09:30 AM

It’s ‘premier‘, not ‘chief minister‘, in name change for Sarawak top exec

Amendment to state constitution to be tabled tomorrow at legislative assembly.

It’s ‘premier‘, not ‘chief minister‘, in name change for Sarawak top exec

Sunday, 13 Feb 2022 07:00 AM

River erosion threatens Long Ekang homes

Residents working to save cherished church.

River erosion threatens Long Ekang homes

Friday, 11 Feb 2022 07:56 PM

Death in custody cases go to AGC first, Wan Junaidi says

Law minister admits sluggish processing of cases due to lack of manpower.

Death in custody cases go to AGC first, Wan Junaidi says

Friday, 11 Feb 2022 04:08 PM

Amended Federal Constitution on Sarawak’s status comes into force today

Law minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar says amendments gazetted on January 25.

Amended Federal Constitution on Sarawak’s status comes into force today

Thursday, 10 Feb 2022 09:30 PM

Sarawak’s Rainforest World Music Festival to return live this year

State tourism minister says performance will be held despite hike in Covid cases.

Sarawak’s Rainforest World Music Festival to return live this year

Wednesday, 09 Feb 2022 06:58 PM

Sarawak reports 184 new Covid-19 infections

Karim looking forward to tourists coming back to state, which has lost ‘billions’ due to Covid.

Sarawak reports 184 new Covid-19 infections

Wednesday, 09 Feb 2022 03:16 PM

Awang Tengah promises to protect logging whistle-blowers

Deputy chief minister praises local communities in campaign against illegal logging.

Awang Tengah promises to protect logging whistle-blowers

Sunday, 06 Feb 2022 06:53 AM

Sarawak opposition faces drubbing in snap election, say observers

Some predict polls could be called as early as June.

Sarawak opposition faces drubbing in snap election, say observers

Thursday, 03 Feb 2022 03:51 PM

10-year-old with health risk first child in Sarawak to get Covid-19 jab

Kids aged 5-12 with no comorbidities to be vaccinated in schools, vaccination centres beginning Saturday.  

10-year-old with health risk first child in Sarawak to get Covid-19 jab

Sunday, 30 Jan 2022 07:00 AM

PKR tests popularity by standing under its own logo in Johor

Analysts say party also gets chance to assess leadership of Anwar Ibrahim.

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PKR tests popularity by standing under its own logo in Johor