Desmond Davidson

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

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Tuesday, 06 Apr 2021 07:36 PM

Sarawak community leaders to report social events after spike in cases

Order latest move to curb spread of virus following discovery many new cases linked to social functions.

Sarawak community leaders to report social events after spike in cases

Tuesday, 06 Apr 2021 04:26 PM

Sarawak identifies border sites for GOF base, CIQ

State aims to improve security ahead of Indonesian capital’s move to nearby area in 2026, says deputy CM.

Sarawak identifies border sites for GOF base, CIQ

Tuesday, 06 Apr 2021 03:45 PM

GPS would have taken on Perikatan in state polls, says Sarawak CM

Abang Johari says it would fight ruling coalition if it had decided to contest in upcoming elections.

GPS would have taken on Perikatan in state polls, says Sarawak CM

Saturday, 03 Apr 2021 06:47 PM

New Sarawak cluster stems from three sick wedding guests

Authorities say trio went to event despite showing Covid-19 symptoms.

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New Sarawak cluster stems from three sick wedding guests

Saturday, 03 Apr 2021 05:16 PM

Political differences keeping Sarawak’s opposition parties apart, says Chong

Hard to reach consensus at the moment, says state Pakatan chief.

Political differences keeping Sarawak’s opposition parties apart, says Chong


Saturday, 03 Apr 2021 02:02 PM

DAP vows to back Perikatan bill to change status of Sarawak, Sabah

Government attempt to amend constitution will have vote of opposition party's 24 MPs, says Chong Chieng Jen.

DAP vows to back Perikatan bill to change status of Sarawak, Sabah

Thursday, 01 Apr 2021 08:34 PM

Muhyiddin says Sarawak, Sabah are regions in Malaysia, not states

Prime minister says he recognises definition as stated in MA63, agrees Article 160 should be amended.

Muhyiddin says Sarawak, Sabah are regions in Malaysia, not states

Thursday, 01 Apr 2021 07:17 PM

Travel restrictions to be lifted for the fully vaccinated

PM says soon those who have completed inoculation will be allowed to travel to every part of country.

Travel restrictions to be lifted for the fully vaccinated

Thursday, 01 Apr 2021 03:34 PM

GPS reiterates support for Muhyiddin as prime minister

PM says he is surprised by show of solidarity.

GPS reiterates support for Muhyiddin as prime minister

Wednesday, 31 Mar 2021 02:56 PM

PM agrees to amend constitution to empower Sarawak, Sabah, says Abang Jo

Change to Article 160 needed if state-federal ties are to be properly realigned, he says.

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PM agrees to amend constitution to empower Sarawak, Sabah, says Abang Jo

Wednesday, 31 Mar 2021 10:23 AM

Neutral GPS gains, whoever wins peninsula power play, say analysts

Sarawak ruling coalition not expected to take sides in Umno-Bersatu row.

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Neutral GPS gains, whoever wins peninsula power play, say analysts

Monday, 29 Mar 2021 11:00 AM

Mixed response to vaccination drive in Sarawak

Lacking information, villagers in rural areas still wary of jab, while urbanites showing more confidence.

Mixed response to vaccination drive in Sarawak

Saturday, 27 Mar 2021 07:21 PM

135,000 young Sarawakians cannot vote in state polls if Undi18 delayed, says group

Social group ROSE says the EC's reason for the delay does not make sense.

135,000 young Sarawakians cannot vote in state polls if Undi18 delayed, says group

Friday, 26 Mar 2021 04:14 PM

PBB youth insists Undi 18 be in place for Sarawak election

Party wing says young people form backbone of our future, voices deserve to be heard.

Wednesday, 24 Mar 2021 06:57 PM

Illegal gold miner killed in cave-in, 2 others escape unhurt

Rescue workers attempting to retrieve dead body but unstable rocks make it dangerous.

Illegal gold miner killed in cave-in, 2 others escape unhurt