Desmond Davidson

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

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Wednesday, 06 Oct 2021 06:32 PM

Sarawak minister slams Putrajaya, inter-agency rivalry for messing up SAR ops

Why confine coast guard unit to its bases instead of lending a hand, asks Abdul Karim Hamzah.

Sarawak minister slams Putrajaya, inter-agency rivalry for messing up SAR ops

Tuesday, 05 Oct 2021 06:56 PM

Sarawak lifts all restrictions on inter-district travel

However, interstate travel still requires a police permit.

Sarawak lifts all restrictions on inter-district travel

Tuesday, 05 Oct 2021 02:34 PM

Kuching rolls out smart city masterplan for 2025

Residents will be able to access surveillance cameras in their neighbourhoods on smartphones among other features.

Kuching rolls out smart city masterplan for 2025

Saturday, 02 Oct 2021 06:32 PM

Sarawak the most Covid infectious state in Malaysia

13.5 cases per 1,000 people recorded in the past two weeks.

Sarawak the most Covid infectious state in Malaysia

Saturday, 02 Oct 2021 04:20 PM

Sarawak Health Dept reply to Covid-19 data manipulation claims not enough, says DAP rep

Irene Chang says response should paint true picture of coronavirus war in Sibu.

Sarawak Health Dept reply to Covid-19 data manipulation claims not enough, says DAP rep


Saturday, 02 Oct 2021 01:25 PM

Govt moves to reinstate Sabah, Sarawak rights under MA63, says law minister

But first, bills to amend constitution must be tabled, passed in Parliament, says Wan Junaidi.

Govt moves to reinstate Sabah, Sarawak rights under MA63, says law minister

Friday, 01 Oct 2021 07:16 PM

Sarawak confident it can vaccinate all aged 12 to 17 by 3rd week of October

State ready to administer booster shots for adults sometime this month.

Sarawak confident it can vaccinate all aged 12 to 17 by 3rd week of October

Thursday, 30 Sep 2021 04:48 PM

Zahid promises many new, young Umno candidates at next polls

He says it is ‘mandatory’ to field fresh faces to rejuvenate party.

Zahid promises many new, young Umno candidates at next polls

Wednesday, 29 Sep 2021 06:20 PM

Sarawak keeping police travel permits to prevent ‘flood’ of visitors

Tourism players believe state govt trying to manage move into phase 4 carefully.

Sarawak keeping police travel permits to prevent ‘flood’ of visitors

Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021 04:27 PM

Sarawak lifts restrictions on tours and travels

Tourism players get ready for arrival of visitors as state enter phase three of recovery plan on Friday.

Sarawak lifts restrictions on tours and travels

Sunday, 26 Sep 2021 07:00 AM

Sarawak parents not ready to send unvaxxed children back to school

They are anxious as the state continues to report a high number of new Covid-19 cases.

Sarawak parents not ready to send unvaxxed children back to school

Friday, 24 Sep 2021 07:02 PM

14 reported Covid deaths in Sarawak, half are dead on arrival

Youngest a 43-year-old, oldest a man aged 86, says disaster management committee.

14 reported Covid deaths in Sarawak, half are dead on arrival

Thursday, 23 Sep 2021 01:58 PM

Sarawak Perikatan liaison body off to a rocky start

Confusion reigns as committee nominee denies all knowledge of post, aside from lacking coalition membership.

Sarawak Perikatan liaison body off to a rocky start

Tuesday, 21 Sep 2021 06:23 PM

Sarawak paedophile went unnoticed because no report made, top cop says

Investigations continue into Alladin Lanim’s activities to uncover more cases.

Sarawak paedophile went unnoticed because no report made, top cop says

Sunday, 19 Sep 2021 07:00 AM

Race on to woo Sarawak’s 135,000 new, young voters

Difficult to predict which way group will vote in state elections, observers say.