Desmond Davidson

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

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Friday, 20 Nov 2020 02:32 PM

Lawyer takes stand against former CJ’s admission to Sarawak Bar

State rights advocate Voon Lee Shan says it contravenes Sarawak Advocates Ordinance 1953.

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Lawyer takes stand against former CJ’s admission to Sarawak Bar

Thursday, 19 Nov 2020 06:12 PM

6 in Kuching family latest victims of coronavirus

All come from the Iron cluster in the Demak Laut industrial area.

6 in Kuching family latest victims of coronavirus

Wednesday, 18 Nov 2020 06:42 PM

3 new Covid-19 cases from new Kuching cluster

Iron cluster centres around iron fabrication factory in the Demak Laut industrial area.

Wednesday, 18 Nov 2020 04:57 PM

Sarawak woman missing after trip to welfare office

Officials say villagers only reported her missing after failing to find her on their own.

Sarawak woman missing after trip to welfare office

Tuesday, 17 Nov 2020 06:07 PM

Lundu now a green zone

Sarawak’s Covid-19 situation also improving, with only one case for a second straight day.

Lundu now a green zone


Friday, 13 Nov 2020 06:43 PM

New Covid-19 cluster detected in Kuching

Ten of Sarawak's 13 new cases linked to Abell cluster. 

New Covid-19 cluster detected in Kuching

Friday, 13 Nov 2020 06:07 PM

Sarawak to set up sovereign wealth fund

Setup will be via investing on surplus revenue as buffer in a financial crisis, but thorough study needed, says Abang Jo.

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Friday, 13 Nov 2020 05:31 PM

More Sarawak B40 households, singles to get Covid-19 aid

Additional payouts take government spending on cash aid  to RM943 million, says Abang Johari.

Friday, 13 Nov 2020 03:18 PM

Sarawak biggest spender on Covid-19 aid for the people, says Uggah

The Sarawak deputy chief minister says the state has disbursed more money than any other state.

Sarawak biggest spender on Covid-19 aid for the people, says Uggah

Friday, 13 Nov 2020 01:35 PM

Dip in Sarawak’s reserve because of Petronas’ failure to pay sales tax

State also forced to pay for projects cancelled by previous govt.

Dip in Sarawak’s reserve because of Petronas’ failure to pay sales tax

Thursday, 12 Nov 2020 03:35 PM

Sarawak lowers minimum age for election, defines ‘resident in the state’

State constitution to be amended to allow younger assemblymen, prevent politicial 'infiltration' by 'outsiders'.

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Sarawak lowers minimum age for election, defines ‘resident in the state’

Wednesday, 11 Nov 2020 09:48 PM

GPS rep seeks opposition support to halt state polls during pandemic

Gerald Jabu wants Sarawak constitution amended to extend state assembly’s term by a year.

GPS rep seeks opposition support to halt state polls during pandemic

Wednesday, 11 Nov 2020 09:02 PM

Rep slams former DAP colleagues for twisting facts on changes to Sarawak constitution

Wong King Wei says claims GPS selling out Sarawakians’ rights ‘incorrect, untruthful and entirely misleading’.

Rep slams former DAP colleagues for twisting facts on changes to Sarawak constitution

Wednesday, 11 Nov 2020 07:29 PM

Rare earth elements a new source of wealth for Sarawak, says rep

Ali Biju says their potential must be explored and exploited.

Rare earth elements a new source of wealth for Sarawak, says rep

Wednesday, 11 Nov 2020 04:00 PM

Nurseries, kindergartens in Covid-19 red zone Kuching allowed to reopen

State minister Fatimah Abdullah says they first need to apply to the state government to open.

Nurseries, kindergartens in Covid-19 red zone Kuching allowed to reopen