Desmond Davidson

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

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Wednesday, 24 Mar 2021 03:39 PM

Sarawak PH forms land reform bureau to push election agenda

It will be headed by PKR Sarawak secretary Joshua Jabeng.

Sarawak PH forms land reform bureau to push election agenda

Tuesday, 23 Mar 2021 07:00 PM

Sarawak records 99th Covid-19 death

71-year-old cancer patient one of two deaths from virus in state in the past 24 hours.

Sarawak records 99th Covid-19 death

Tuesday, 23 Mar 2021 06:04 PM

2 new gas fields discovered off Miri

State oil company to discuss with Petronas on developing them, says chief minister.

2 new gas fields discovered off Miri

Tuesday, 23 Mar 2021 05:42 PM

Bridges on Sarawak’s coastal road to be completed by 2025, says Abang Jo

State’s second major trunk road to cut drive time between Kuching and Sibu by nearly half.

Bridges on Sarawak’s coastal road to be completed by 2025, says Abang Jo

Friday, 19 Mar 2021 09:17 PM

Pan Borneo highway at least 18 months behind schedule, says Fadillah

This is due to pandemic disruptions, earlier termination of project delivery partner.

Pan Borneo highway at least 18 months behind schedule, says Fadillah


Thursday, 18 Mar 2021 07:47 PM

Sarawak steps up surveillance on detention depots, prisons after 99 cases at Semuja depot

The depot is one of two new Covid-19 clusters detected in the state today.

Sarawak steps up surveillance on detention depots, prisons after 99 cases at Semuja depot

Thursday, 18 Mar 2021 05:06 PM

No restrictions against use of ‘Allah’ by Christians in state, says Sarawak CM

Abang Johari says state government’s policy on religious tolerance in Sarawak consistent.

No restrictions against use of ‘Allah’ by Christians in state, says Sarawak CM

Wednesday, 17 Mar 2021 07:08 PM

Sarawak's latest cluster traced to Miri mall worker  

Virus spread from woman to more than 50 family members and co-workers. 

Tuesday, 16 Mar 2021 08:17 PM

3 more die, 3 new clusters discovered in Sarawak

They comprise senior citizens, state disaster management committee says.

3 more die, 3 new clusters discovered in Sarawak

Tuesday, 16 Mar 2021 03:50 PM

Bornean parties unite to plead against Putrajaya’s ‘Allah’ ruling appeal

Lawmakers from both sides call on government to end ‘pain felt by so many Sabahans, Sarawakians and Orang Asli’.

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Bornean parties unite to plead against Putrajaya’s ‘Allah’ ruling appeal

Monday, 15 Mar 2021 07:00 AM

Fear grips Sarawak’s travel and tour industry

Extended travel ban could spell the end for some players.

Fear grips Sarawak’s travel and tour industry

Saturday, 13 Mar 2021 03:07 PM

Was Xavier’s defection to get MACC off his back, social media users ask

Malaysians react with disappointment, disgust at MP’s departure from PKR.

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Was Xavier’s defection to get MACC off his back, social media users ask

Friday, 12 Mar 2021 02:58 PM

‘Allah’ ruling affirms Malaysians’ feelings, says Sarawak unity foundation chief

No winners, no losers in matter, says Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak head.

‘Allah’ ruling affirms Malaysians’ feelings, says Sarawak unity foundation chief

Thursday, 11 Mar 2021 07:37 PM

Majority of Sarawak Covid-19 cases asymptomatic

State authorities say only 7.74% of cases detected in the past 24 hours were symptomatic.

Majority of Sarawak Covid-19 cases asymptomatic

Thursday, 11 Mar 2021 06:31 PM

Umno, PAS will exploit ‘Allah’ ruling to gain popularity in GE15, says Baru Bian

Lawmaker says while there is a right to appeal, the issue should not be politicised.

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Umno, PAS will exploit ‘Allah’ ruling to gain popularity in GE15, says Baru Bian