Desmond Davidson

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

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Tuesday, 27 Apr 2021 03:52 PM

Shipping firms agree to waive congestion surcharge at Sarawak’s Senari port

Masing says surcharge will raise prices of goods, which will affect the general public.

 Shipping firms agree to waive congestion surcharge at Sarawak’s Senari port

Sunday, 25 Apr 2021 07:00 AM

Rural folk in Sarawak forgotten, bypassed in vaccination drive

Long Semadoh residents do not know how and where to get registered for the jab.

Rural folk in Sarawak forgotten, bypassed in vaccination drive

Saturday, 24 Apr 2021 06:36 PM

Sarawak extends CMCO for seventh time

Restriction to run until May 10, says state Covid-19 committee.

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Sarawak extends CMCO for seventh time

Friday, 23 Apr 2021 09:23 PM

Two new clusters at Sarawak educational institutions

New sets of infections add to 717 cases reported state-wide in past 24 hours.

Two new clusters at Sarawak educational institutions

Friday, 23 Apr 2021 05:37 PM

Sarawak’s Covid-19 infection rate is 5.33%, not 8.11%, says health director

Chin Zin Hing rebuts claims by Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii.

Sarawak’s Covid-19 infection rate is 5.33%, not 8.11%, says health director


Thursday, 22 Apr 2021 05:29 PM

MoH’s new rule puts jab drive in Sarawak’s rural areas in doubt

Telang Usan assemblyman says it is difficult to get the required number of people for vaccination.

MoH’s new rule puts jab drive in Sarawak’s rural areas in doubt

Thursday, 22 Apr 2021 02:09 PM

Expert explains why under 18s not given Covid-19 jab

No data from clinical trials to show if vaccine is safe for them, says Andrew Kiyu.

Expert explains why under 18s not given Covid-19 jab

Wednesday, 21 Apr 2021 04:12 PM

Share vaccine experience with us, Sarawak expert tells recipients

No report does not mean the situation is good, says Dr Radziah Mohamad.

Share vaccine experience with us, Sarawak expert tells recipients

Wednesday, 21 Apr 2021 12:43 PM

Indonesian soldier fired weapon to draw attention, says border post chief

Officer says discharge to marshal truck drivers delivering supplies across border.

Indonesian soldier fired weapon to draw attention, says border post chief

Tuesday, 20 Apr 2021 09:42 PM

Faulty ventilators delivered to Sarawak hospitals, state health dept lodges report with MoH

Thirteen more units expected to arrive in the state on Friday for other hospitals.

Faulty ventilators delivered to Sarawak hospitals, state health dept lodges report with MoH

Tuesday, 20 Apr 2021 09:00 PM

Students barred from leaving as Sarawak varsities, boarding schools under 2-week virus lockdown

New restrictions kick in as the state records 600 new cases today.

Students barred from leaving as Sarawak varsities, boarding schools under 2-week virus lockdown

Tuesday, 20 Apr 2021 01:23 PM

It’s a matter of keeping promises, Masing tells Baru

Pakatan should have honoured agreement, no matter who is government, says Sarawak deputy chief minister.

It’s a matter of keeping promises, Masing tells Baru

Saturday, 17 Apr 2021 08:48 PM

Commandants under probe for Covid-19 SOP breach in Sarawak

Heads of Pulapol, Semuja Immigration Depot, Sri Aman prison being investigated following outbreak in facilities.

Commandants under probe for Covid-19 SOP breach in Sarawak

Saturday, 17 Apr 2021 08:26 PM

Most Sarawak schools to remain open despite spike in Covid-19 cases

Schools affected by closure in critical areas will be announced tomorrow or Monday, says Uggah.

Most Sarawak schools to remain open despite spike in Covid-19 cases

Friday, 16 Apr 2021 07:41 PM

Sarawak police officer, school principal get hefty fines for breaking SOP

Two made example of in bid to enforce restrictions amid spiralling infections, says DCM.

Sarawak police officer, school principal get hefty fines for breaking SOP