Desmond Davidson

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

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Saturday, 31 Jul 2021 01:31 PM

Sarawak minister says emergency extension gazette leaked, wants probe

Abdul Karim Hamzah says the person or persons responsible 'should be reprimanded'.

Sarawak minister says emergency extension gazette leaked, wants probe

Friday, 30 Jul 2021 08:07 PM

9 new Covid-19 clusters, 450 cases in Sarawak

No deaths reported for sixth straight day.

9 new Covid-19 clusters, 450 cases in Sarawak

Thursday, 29 Jul 2021 07:40 PM

Sarawak records 582 new Covid-19 cases today, highest since June 26

Five clusters have been detected in state.

Sarawak records 582 new Covid-19 cases today, highest since June 26

Wednesday, 28 Jul 2021 09:15 PM

Sarawak to kick-start local tourism by year end

State minister Abdul Karim Hamzah is optimistic that it will be one of the first economic sectors to reopen.

Sarawak to kick-start local tourism by year end

Wednesday, 28 Jul 2021 06:51 PM

Sarawak polls must be held despite pandemic, says state minister

Abdul Karim Hamzah says citizens’ rights should also be given high priority.

Sarawak polls must be held despite pandemic, says state minister


Wednesday, 28 Jul 2021 05:25 PM

Petros joins Shell, Petronas Carigali in gas exploration venture

Petroleum Sarawak Exploration and Production jointly awarded production sharing contract for offshore block SK437.

Petros joins Shell, Petronas Carigali in gas exploration venture

Tuesday, 27 Jul 2021 07:21 PM

Bintulu MP blames Petronas for new Covid-19 cases

Company’s failure to comply with SOP put town’s chance of moving into Phase 3 at risk, says lawmaker.

Bintulu MP blames Petronas for new Covid-19 cases

Tuesday, 27 Jul 2021 11:05 AM

DAP wants localised state of emergency in Sarawak

Opposition party says extending legislation will force postponement of looming state polls.

DAP wants localised state of emergency in Sarawak

Monday, 26 Jul 2021 10:44 PM

State assembly to dissolve on August 1, elections in 60 days, say 2 key GPS leaders

Ruling coalition says it has been ready for polls since last year.

State assembly to dissolve on August 1, elections in 60 days, say 2 key GPS leaders

Sunday, 25 Jul 2021 11:00 AM

Distrust stopping Penans in Sarawak from getting Covid shots

Among others, community is told vaccination would be in violation of their religious beliefs.

Distrust stopping Penans in Sarawak from getting Covid shots

Saturday, 24 Jul 2021 07:38 PM

Betong, Pakan move back to being Sarawak's Covid-19 red zones

Community clusters from longhouses to blame.

Betong, Pakan move back to being Sarawak's Covid-19 red zones

Saturday, 24 Jul 2021 06:45 PM

Group calls for postal voting for all Sarawakians abroad

CSO Platform for Reform also wants the categories of those who can vote in advance expanded to include out-of-region voters.

Group calls for postal voting for all Sarawakians abroad

Friday, 23 Jul 2021 07:20 PM

Sarawak draws up new SOP for funeral, opening of non-Muslim houses of worship

Disaster committee gives powers to village heads to enforce rules at religious services.

Sarawak draws up new SOP for funeral, opening of non-Muslim houses of worship

Wednesday, 21 Jul 2021 09:11 PM

Sarawak detects three new Covid-19 clusters today

State disaster management committee reports 261 new cases.

Sarawak detects three new Covid-19 clusters today

Wednesday, 21 Jul 2021 08:16 PM

Not every decision by Putrajaya good for Sarawak, CM says

Abang Johari also praises the state's vaccination plan.

Not every decision by Putrajaya good for Sarawak, CM says