Desmond Davidson

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

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Wednesday, 11 Nov 2020 01:33 PM

Sarawak regains 5 state rights in talks with Putrajaya

Minister says remaining 8 demands are still under negotiation in MA63 discussion.

Sarawak regains 5 state rights in talks with Putrajaya

Tuesday, 10 Nov 2020 06:34 PM

Sarawak countermands Putrajaya and extends EMCO only a week

Ismail Sabri yesterday said lockdown on Kuching area would be for another 2 weeks.

Tuesday, 10 Nov 2020 05:35 PM

Bid to reveal Sarawak-Petronas settlement terms rejected by assembly

The state assembly speaker says the matter has yet to be reported to the legislature and thus cannot yet be made public.

Bid to reveal Sarawak-Petronas settlement terms rejected by assembly

Tuesday, 10 Nov 2020 04:32 PM

GPS rep proposes amending Sarawak constitution to delay polls

Gerald Rentap Jabu fears repeat of Sabah’s Covid-19 crisis in wake of state election.

GPS rep proposes amending Sarawak constitution to delay polls

Tuesday, 10 Nov 2020 03:18 PM

Changes to Sarawak constitution shelved to fix ‘drafting anomaly’

Lawmakers argue over specificity of 'resident in the state' definition.

Changes to Sarawak constitution shelved to fix ‘drafting anomaly’


Monday, 09 Nov 2020 05:58 PM

Sarawak passes ordinance to ‘extend’ federal Covid-19 law 

State law will cover gaps in federal act.

Sarawak passes ordinance to ‘extend’ federal Covid-19 law 

Monday, 09 Nov 2020 04:15 PM

RM48 million to help Sarawak’s urban poor with home rentals

Monthly RM200 aid for a maximum three years to benefit 20,000 households, says Abang Jo.

RM48 million to help Sarawak’s urban poor with home rentals

Monday, 09 Nov 2020 03:31 PM

RM384 million to kick off Sarawak’s autonomous rapid transit system

Transportation mode to address traffic congestion in the Kuching-Samarahan areas, says Abang Jo.

RM384 million to kick off Sarawak’s autonomous rapid transit system

Saturday, 07 Nov 2020 07:17 PM

CMCO again in Kuching until November 22

Sarawak also to restrict travel in, out of state after recent spike in Covid-19 cases.

CMCO again in Kuching until November 22

Thursday, 05 Nov 2020 07:18 PM

68% in survey want MPs to heed Agong’s advice, pass Budget 2021

The survey also finds 45% of respondents do not want the MCO to return.

68% in survey want MPs to heed Agong’s advice, pass Budget 2021

Thursday, 05 Nov 2020 06:43 PM

New rules for Kuching cafes, restaurants

Restrictions added to respond to rising number of cases in Sarawak, says deputy CM

New rules for Kuching cafes, restaurants

Thursday, 05 Nov 2020 05:44 PM

Sarawak shortens legislative assembly by 5 days due to Covid-19

The legislative assembly speaker says the budget will still be tabled and debated.

Sarawak shortens legislative assembly by 5 days due to Covid-19

Wednesday, 04 Nov 2020 06:24 PM

Sarawak Forest Dept air surveillance unit gets airborne

Austrian-built Diamond DA42 – MPP (multi-purpose platform) aircraft fitted with Finnish-designed hyperspectral sensors and Canadian aerial surveillance sensors.

Sarawak Forest Dept air surveillance unit  gets airborne

Wednesday, 04 Nov 2020 02:34 PM

PSB no threat in Sarawak polls, says GPS leader

Abdul Karim Hamzah says he does not see Parti Sarawak Bersatu making much inroads.

PSB no threat in Sarawak polls, says GPS leader

Monday, 02 Nov 2020 07:00 AM

Sarawak hotel’s tale of trying to survive pandemic

Staff join owners to salvage devastated tourism industry as Covid-19-induced MCO takes toll on industry.

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Sarawak hotel’s tale of trying to survive pandemic