Desmond Davidson

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

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Sunday, 29 Aug 2021 10:54 AM

Anwar’s DAP ties cost him GPS support for PM’s office, say analysts

Sarawak ruling coalition's hostility towards Guan Eng, Chieng Jen is well known.

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Anwar’s DAP ties cost him GPS support for PM’s office, say analysts

Friday, 27 Aug 2021 08:05 PM

Sarawak extends dine-in ban, movement restrictions in eight districts

State Covid-19 taskforce says strict SOP to stay as number of new infections ‘alarming’.

Sarawak extends dine-in ban, movement restrictions in eight districts

Friday, 27 Aug 2021 04:02 PM

Let’s continue sorting out the MA63 dispute, says Ongkili

Minister says much work already done in identifying issues.

Let’s continue sorting out the MA63 dispute, says Ongkili

Friday, 27 Aug 2021 03:00 PM

Ismail Sabri’s uninspiring, bloated and recycled cabinet

Unimpressed Sarawak opposition says new PM playing it safe when country needs a radical reset in tackling Covid.

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Ismail Sabri’s uninspiring, bloated and recycled cabinet

Thursday, 26 Aug 2021 07:31 PM

Health Dept should probe DOA cases, says Sarawak minister

Sim Hui Kian says medical profession worldwide ‘noticing’ link to happy hypoxia.

Health Dept should probe DOA cases, says Sarawak minister


Wednesday, 25 Aug 2021 07:06 PM

Sarawak daily case toll continues to top 1,000

Kuching district records the highest figure with 620 new cases.

Sarawak daily case toll continues to top 1,000

Wednesday, 25 Aug 2021 07:00 AM

Unvaccinated students may stall opening of Unimas academic year

Sarawak’s strict entry requirements may prevent return to campus, sources say.

Unvaccinated students may stall opening of Unimas academic year

Saturday, 21 Aug 2021 06:41 PM

Have recall elections to stop party-hopping, says former chief justice

Richard Malanjum says it would remind representatives that getting elected is not an opportunity for them to make money.   

 

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Have recall elections to stop party-hopping, says former chief justice

Friday, 20 Aug 2021 06:31 PM

Sarawak bans restaurant dining in eight districts

Explosion of new Covid-19 cases forces authorities to ‘tighten’ restrictions again.

Sarawak bans restaurant dining in eight districts

Thursday, 19 Aug 2021 06:52 PM

Have a royal commission look into Sarawak, Sabah's discontent, says law expert

Shad Saleem Faruqi says imperative for leaders in federal government to recognise, address concerns.

Have a royal commission look into Sarawak, Sabah's discontent, says law expert

Wednesday, 18 Aug 2021 04:36 PM

No contact from Anwar about race for PM, says Abang Johari

Sarawak CM refuses to reveal preferred candidate, not wanting to jump gun before king’s announcement.

No contact from Anwar about race for PM, says Abang Johari

Wednesday, 18 Aug 2021 11:00 AM

Angry Sarawakians slam ‘selfish politicians’ for latest political crisis

Ruling parties, opposition receive brickbats in equal measure for putting personal gain ahead of national interest.

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Angry Sarawakians slam ‘selfish politicians’ for latest political crisis

Tuesday, 17 Aug 2021 07:00 AM

Sarawak tourism sector wary of virus resurgence after easing of curbs

Zoos, farms, aquariums, ‘edutainment’ centres, recreational and adventure parks allowed to reopen.

Sarawak tourism sector wary of virus resurgence after easing of curbs

Saturday, 14 Aug 2021 02:31 PM

Masing says will quit state seat if any opposition lawmaker proves majority

Muhyiddin’s offers ‘honest and honourable’, says eight-term Baleh assemblyman.

Masing says will quit state seat if any opposition lawmaker proves majority

Friday, 13 Aug 2021 06:54 PM

Most of Sarawak’s 715 new Covid cases have mild or no symptoms

State also logs 6 new clusters today, with 4 of them in Kuching, says committee.

Most of Sarawak’s 715 new Covid cases have mild or no symptoms