Desmond Davidson

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

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Tuesday, 15 Dec 2020 03:09 PM

Political, social stability drove most FDIs to Sarawak, says Abang Jo

Quests in peninsula for prime minister’s role caused political instability that deterred investors, says chief minister.

Political, social stability drove most FDIs to Sarawak, says Abang Jo

Saturday, 12 Dec 2020 07:25 PM

2 GPS leaders turn down Bersatu’s ‘grand coalition’ idea

Masing, Karim Hamzah say no necessity for formal alliance.

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2 GPS leaders turn down Bersatu’s ‘grand coalition’ idea

Saturday, 12 Dec 2020 05:57 PM

Oil and gas commercial agreement a sell-out, say Sarawak opposition

They ask why a need for settlement since resources belong to the state in the first place.

Oil and gas commercial agreement a sell-out, say Sarawak opposition

Friday, 11 Dec 2020 02:58 PM

Sarawak renews push for Unesco listing for Niah Cave 

State wants federal government to prioritise application for world heritage site status.  

Sarawak renews push for Unesco listing for Niah Cave 

Thursday, 10 Dec 2020 06:43 PM

Most Sarawakians strongly support the teaching of science, maths in English

Employers prefer graduates who can communicate in English, says chief minister.

Most Sarawakians strongly support the teaching of science, maths in English


Thursday, 10 Dec 2020 02:10 PM

Sarawak will exercise rights over Bintulu shoal, says Abang Johari

James Shoal holds about 93 billion barrels of oil and gas, says chief minister.

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Sarawak will exercise rights over Bintulu shoal, says Abang Johari

Saturday, 28 Nov 2020 10:17 AM

Overnight flood forces 128 people in Bintulu to evacuate

Firefighters rescue victims in boats as waters rise in Sg Plan, Sg Sebatang areas.

Overnight flood forces 128 people in Bintulu to evacuate

Friday, 27 Nov 2020 06:46 PM

Kuching folk readjust to life under RMCO rules

Entertainment outlets to remain shut during recovery period, says disaster management committee.

Kuching folk readjust to life under RMCO rules

Friday, 27 Nov 2020 10:11 AM

Last-minute instruction confused opposition in budget vote, says Baru Bian

He says MPs did not know whether to participate in bloc voting or not.

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Last-minute instruction confused opposition in budget vote, says Baru Bian

Thursday, 26 Nov 2020 06:37 PM

Kuching CMCO due to end at midnight tomorrow

Sarawak capital loses Covid-19 red zone status, despite four new cases reported today.

Kuching CMCO due to end at midnight tomorrow

Wednesday, 25 Nov 2020 06:57 PM

Kuching district moves out of the Covid-19 red zone

It is now in the orange zone, while the state’s Miri and Lawas districts are yellow.

Kuching district moves out of the Covid-19 red zone

Wednesday, 25 Nov 2020 01:10 PM

Sarawak to open RM190 million infectious diseases’ centre

State looking at collaboration with Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial College of London.

Sarawak to open RM190 million infectious diseases’ centre

Monday, 23 Nov 2020 07:00 AM

Anger over ‘Covid-19 bonus’ for Sarawak civil servants

Why more cash for those not facing job losses or pay cuts as other sectors struggle, ask activist, entrepreneur.

Anger over ‘Covid-19 bonus’ for Sarawak civil servants

Saturday, 21 Nov 2020 05:57 PM

Sarawak logs zero Covid-19 cases, a first in more than a month

Positive outlook, downward trend of infections buoys prospects of Kuching CMCO being lifted.

Sarawak logs zero Covid-19 cases, a first in more than a month

Friday, 20 Nov 2020 04:27 PM

Kuching to learn CMCO status on Sunday

New disaster management committee acting chair to make first major decision.

Kuching to learn CMCO status on Sunday