Desmond Davidson

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

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Tuesday, 05 Jan 2021 08:54 PM

Sarawak scraps ‘dangerous’ home quarantine policy

Order to self-isolate based on trust and too easily flouted, says deputy chief minister.

Sarawak scraps ‘dangerous’ home quarantine policy

Tuesday, 05 Jan 2021 07:49 PM

Sarawak to buy own vaccines if national plan fails to cover all its people

The chief minister has promised that everyone will be inoculated, says Uggah.

Sarawak to buy own vaccines if national plan fails to cover all its people

Tuesday, 05 Jan 2021 04:11 PM

Sarawak aims to be developed state by 2030, says CM

Abang Johari Openg says confidence buoyed by state’s recovery from pandemic.

Sarawak aims to be developed state by 2030, says CM

Sunday, 03 Jan 2021 07:00 AM

Sarawak opposition seals seat deal

GPS will face Pakatan Harapan plus host of pro-independence parties, alliance.

Sarawak opposition seals seat deal

Saturday, 02 Jan 2021 02:56 PM

Amanah gets fewer seats in next Sarawak polls after 2016 disaster

The party will only contest in 9 seats after losing all 13 in the 2016 polls.

Amanah gets fewer seats in next Sarawak polls after 2016 disaster


Friday, 01 Jan 2021 08:21 PM

Sarawak authorities on high alert after six local virus transmissions

Three cases have been detected in Meradong, while another three are detected in Kuching.

Sarawak authorities on high alert after six local virus transmissions

Friday, 01 Jan 2021 06:48 PM

Nine die after vehicle plunges off ferry ramp in Sarawak

Pictures circulating on social media show that some of the victims are children.

Saturday, 19 Dec 2020 06:36 PM

Sarawak draws new Covid-19 rules for foreigners taking regional buses

Regulations come into effect today after virus-positive Indonesian nationals caught travelling from Sibu to Serian.

Sarawak draws new Covid-19 rules for foreigners taking regional buses

Saturday, 19 Dec 2020 05:48 PM

Appointment of Pan Borneo management consultant awaiting nod from Finance Ministry, says Fadillah

Minister clarifies engagement of consultant not a return to previous controversial BN system.

Appointment of Pan Borneo management consultant awaiting nod from Finance Ministry, says Fadillah

Friday, 18 Dec 2020 04:55 PM

Sarawak DAP chief fails to obtain govt papers for defamation trial

Judge says Chong Chieng Jen failed in fishing expedition to prove existence of documents, trial proceeds.

Sarawak DAP chief fails to obtain govt papers for defamation trial

Friday, 18 Dec 2020 03:43 PM

Sarawak brings home 106 Malaysians stranded in Papua New Guinea

State transport minister says moved to act after receiving cry for help on Facebook.

Sarawak brings home 106 Malaysians stranded in Papua New Guinea

Thursday, 17 Dec 2020 09:05 PM

Opposition Sarawak rep turns down invite to defect to GPS

Opar assemblyman Ranum Mina says he made the right choice to quit BN six years ago.

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Opposition Sarawak rep turns down invite to defect to GPS

Thursday, 17 Dec 2020 07:12 PM

Sibu slips back into yellow zone with one local transmission

Victim is a local who works overseas, and found infected during a mandatory pre-travel test prior to leaving Malaysia.

Sibu slips back into yellow zone with one local transmission

Wednesday, 16 Dec 2020 07:55 PM

Baram forest initiative gets international support

Tropical timber organisation endorses sustainable conservation park.

Baram forest initiative gets international support

Tuesday, 15 Dec 2020 06:19 PM

Kuching now a Covid-19 green area

Only Serian district remains a yellow zone in Sarawak.

Kuching now a Covid-19 green area