Desmond Davidson

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

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Friday, 28 Jan 2022 12:30 PM

Bulk of SME aid applications rejected over wrongly filled out forms, says Sarawak CM

77% of forms incorrectly filled out, lack supporting documents.

Bulk of SME aid applications rejected over wrongly filled out forms, says Sarawak CM

Wednesday, 26 Jan 2022 04:24 PM

Sarawak to fund new hybrid ICU for Covid-19 patients

Deputy Chief Minister Douglas Uggah says this is to prepare for the worst in face of the Omicron variant threat.

Sarawak to fund new hybrid ICU for Covid-19 patients

Wednesday, 26 Jan 2022 03:01 PM

A worse corruption index ranking if MACC chief’s case included, says Guan Eng

DAP secretary-general says the anti-graft agency is part of the country’s problem.

A worse corruption index ranking if MACC chief’s case included, says Guan Eng

Wednesday, 26 Jan 2022 02:04 PM

DAP asks why the secrecy on land acquisition outside Kuching

Chong wants to know why landowners are being forced to give up property without compensation.

DAP asks why the secrecy on land acquisition outside Kuching

Monday, 24 Jan 2022 07:05 AM

Visitors trickling back into Sarawak amid Omicron fears

State's tourism industry is 'cautiously optimistic'.

Visitors trickling back into Sarawak amid Omicron fears


Friday, 21 Jan 2022 06:59 PM

MySejahtera glitch messes up booster shot appointments

Some fail to get the jab because they could not show their vaccination history.

Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022 07:00 AM

After crushing defeat in state polls, Sarawak pro-independence party gears up for GE15

PBK stood in 73 seats and lost every one of them in December.

After crushing defeat in state polls, Sarawak pro-independence party gears up for GE15

Saturday, 15 Jan 2022 02:26 PM

8 Omicron cases detected between December and Jan 11 take Sarawak’s tally to 36

7 were imported and one still under investigation.

8 Omicron cases detected between December and Jan 11 take Sarawak’s tally to 36

Thursday, 13 Jan 2022 07:00 PM

44 flood victims in Sibu to spend another night in village hall

Of total, two are senior citizens and 17 are children.

44 flood victims in Sibu to spend another night in village hall

Tuesday, 11 Jan 2022 03:50 PM

Sarawak braces for potential floods

Residents told to prep for evacuation, not wait till roof-level waters before leaving.

Sarawak braces for potential floods

Wednesday, 22 Dec 2021 06:58 AM

Landslide win empowers Sarawak govt to influence national politics, shape state’s future

People have shown they approve of GPS' non-combative approach to state-federal relationship, say experts.

Landslide win empowers Sarawak govt to influence national politics, shape state’s future

Sunday, 19 Dec 2021 06:11 PM

Sarawak DAP chief blamed for party’s disastrous showing at polls

Analysts say the undercurrent of discontent among Chinese voters against Chong Chieng Jen is evident.

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Sarawak DAP chief blamed for party’s disastrous showing at polls

Sunday, 19 Dec 2021 06:00 PM

PAS gloats despite defeat, PKR blames loss on unfair polls

DAP suffers major blow, winning only 2 seats in Sarawak elections.

PAS gloats despite defeat, PKR blames loss on unfair polls

Saturday, 18 Dec 2021 11:40 PM

PSB president keeps Bawang Assan by skin of his teeth

Wong Soon Koh pulls ahead by a mere 913 votes.

PSB president keeps Bawang Assan by skin of his teeth

Saturday, 18 Dec 2021 09:15 PM

GPS secures super majority in Sarawak

Coalition wins 60 out of 82 seats as at 9.45pm.

GPS secures super majority in Sarawak