Desmond Davidson

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

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Thursday, 12 Aug 2021 08:06 PM

For a ‘new Malaysia’, MA63 must be fulfilled, says deputy dean

Unimas' Arnold Puyok says issues arising from implementation of the agreement should be addressed.

For a ‘new Malaysia’, MA63 must be fulfilled, says deputy dean

Thursday, 12 Aug 2021 07:26 PM

Putrajaya turmoil derailed Sarawak’s rights quest, says state assistant minister

Political scenario in peninsula making it ‘impossible’ to get amendments done.

Putrajaya turmoil derailed Sarawak’s rights quest, says state assistant minister

Wednesday, 11 Aug 2021 06:30 PM

Kuching continues to be Sarawak’s red-hot Covid-19 zone

319 cases today account for half of 634 infections reported in the state.

Kuching continues to be Sarawak’s red-hot Covid-19 zone

Tuesday, 10 Aug 2021 10:41 PM

All 4 GPS presidents to meet with Muhyiddin tomorrow

Leaders of coalition keep mum about the agenda of the meeting.

All 4 GPS presidents to meet with Muhyiddin tomorrow

Sunday, 08 Aug 2021 12:46 PM

All parties stand to benefit from deferred Sarawak polls, say analysts

Govt could use the time to bolster its standing with the people while opposition can regroup, they say.

All parties stand to benefit from deferred Sarawak polls, say analysts


Saturday, 07 Aug 2021 05:18 PM

GPS lawmakers to vote en bloc for Muhyiddin

Coalition secretary-general says priority is the people and tackling Covid-19.

GPS lawmakers to vote en bloc for Muhyiddin

Friday, 06 Aug 2021 02:08 PM

Sabah inks 15-year deal to buy 30Mw of electricity from Sarawak

Power will run from Lawas in Sarawak to Mengalong in Sabah, starting in 2023.

Sabah inks 15-year deal to buy 30Mw of electricity from Sarawak

Thursday, 05 Aug 2021 07:30 PM

No Lambda variant detected in Sarawak, say coronavirus watchers

However, state health department says rising daily cases a major concern.

No Lambda variant detected in Sarawak, say coronavirus watchers

Wednesday, 04 Aug 2021 08:16 PM

Sarawak CM lauds Muhyiddin’s ‘brave, wise decision’

Abang Johari says facing confidence motion should put lingering doubts about PM’s authority to bed.

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Sarawak CM lauds Muhyiddin’s ‘brave, wise decision’

Wednesday, 04 Aug 2021 05:17 PM

Sarawak businesses to get one-off RM10,000 financial aid

The seventh Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang programme will benefit some 40,000 active enterprises.

Sarawak businesses to get one-off RM10,000 financial aid

Wednesday, 04 Aug 2021 04:08 PM

Sarawak speaker says cabinet, reps pay guaranteed despite emergency

Asfia says legislation covers remuneration of elected members, as does constitution.

Sarawak speaker says cabinet, reps pay guaranteed despite emergency

Tuesday, 03 Aug 2021 10:02 PM

Gabungan Parti Sarawak mum after Umno pullout

Government aligned parties appear to be waiting for chips to fall, before deciding who to side with.

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Gabungan Parti Sarawak mum after Umno pullout

Tuesday, 03 Aug 2021 08:38 PM

Phase 3 on hold for eight Sarawak districts

Delta and Delta-plus variants still pose threat, particularly in Kuching.

Phase 3 on hold for eight Sarawak districts

Tuesday, 03 Aug 2021 06:14 PM

Sarawak detects 7 Delta Plus variant cases

Four such infections were discovered in Kuching, two in Sibu and one in Bintulu up to July 27.

Sarawak detects 7 Delta Plus variant cases

Sunday, 01 Aug 2021 07:00 AM

Sarawak emergency buys fractious opposition time to prep for polls, say analysts

Prolonged shutdown allows the parties to consolidate, strike deals.

Sarawak emergency buys fractious opposition time to prep for polls, say analysts