Desmond Davidson

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

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Wednesday, 07 Oct 2020 01:40 PM

Sarawak to build 300 telco towers in rural areas by 2021

Rural folk enjoy 3G, 4G services in Luban Ulu, Betong.

Sarawak to build 300 telco towers in rural areas by 2021

Tuesday, 06 Oct 2020 03:05 PM

PRS leader denies Anwar has party MP's vote

James Masing dismisses report of Wilson Ugak's defection as 'fake news'

PRS leader denies Anwar has party MP's vote

Sunday, 04 Oct 2020 07:00 AM

Sarawak scoffs at DAP’s ‘kingmaker’ claim

Rivals, analysts cite party’s incompatibility with others, failure to fulfil promises under Pakatan Harapan.

Sarawak scoffs at DAP’s ‘kingmaker’ claim

Saturday, 03 Oct 2020 06:16 PM

TV Sarawak to go on air next Saturday

Its debut programmes will focus on the birthday celebrations of state governor Abdul Taib Mahmud.

TV Sarawak to go on air next Saturday

Saturday, 03 Oct 2020 07:00 AM

Sarawak’s lessons from Sabah polls

Reaching consensus despite differing opinions, not squabbling publicly over posts among key points, say analysts.

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Sarawak’s lessons from Sabah polls


Thursday, 01 Oct 2020 07:25 PM

Sarawak to ban travellers from Sabah, Labuan

This is in light of the rising number of Covid cases originating from state cropping up elsewhere.

Sarawak to ban travellers from Sabah, Labuan

Thursday, 01 Oct 2020 04:30 PM

Sarawak won’t bulldoze heritage law on private building owners

Govt will not gazette buildings without consulting owners, says minister.

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Sarawak won’t bulldoze heritage law on private building owners

Wednesday, 30 Sep 2020 09:19 PM

Sarawak to up allowance of staff at state-run rehab centres

Increase is warranted as these are people with specialised skills, says Abang Jo.

Wednesday, 30 Sep 2020 06:28 PM

Abang Jo mum on GPS meeting

Sources say the party’s assemblymen were asked to report on their preparations for an election.

Tuesday, 29 Sep 2020 04:41 PM

New body to look after Sarawak’s neglected mission schools

Committee to come under state’s Unit for Other Religions, says Douglas Uggah.

New body to look after Sarawak’s neglected mission schools

Tuesday, 29 Sep 2020 02:29 PM

No negotiations on Sarawak land matters, Abang Jo says

In apparent swipe at federal government, chief minister ‘stands firm’ against attempts to infringe upon state land.

No negotiations on Sarawak land matters, Abang Jo says

Saturday, 26 Sep 2020 05:14 PM

Sarawak to buy out all TH oil palm plantations in state

Only sale price stands in the way of sealing entire deal, says CM.

Sarawak to buy out all TH oil palm plantations in state

Saturday, 26 Sep 2020 03:18 PM

GPS cannot back Anwar’s quest to be PM, says Abang Jo

His move is clearly for personal interest, chief minister remarks.

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GPS cannot back Anwar’s quest to be PM, says Abang Jo

Friday, 25 Sep 2020 04:19 PM

Shorter road to Limbang, Lawas after realignment

Sarawak link bypasses oil-rich sultanate of Brunei.

Shorter road to Limbang, Lawas after realignment

Friday, 25 Sep 2020 03:43 PM

Sarawak braces for virus cases spike post-Sabah elections

Everyone who goes to Covid-19 hotspot risks carrying the infection home, says disaster committe chairman.

Sarawak braces for virus cases spike post-Sabah elections