Desmond Davidson

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

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Thursday, 24 Sep 2020 08:11 PM

Sarawak sets new travel curbs amid Sabah virus outbreak

Visitors required to apply for admission via EnterSarawak app, submit test results for 'limited entry pass'.

Sarawak sets new travel curbs amid Sabah virus outbreak

Wednesday, 23 Sep 2020 03:48 PM

GPS still behind Muhyiddin, says Sarawak CM

Abang Johari ‘baffled’ by Anwar’s announcement of forming new government.

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GPS still behind Muhyiddin, says Sarawak CM

Tuesday, 22 Sep 2020 06:36 PM

87 screened in Sarawak after Sabah patient’s passage

Covid-19 tests for border officers, hotel and restaurant workers who came into contact with traveller.

87 screened in Sarawak after Sabah patient’s passage

Tuesday, 22 Sep 2020 02:43 PM

Sarawak’s private schools will fill gap in national education system, says CM

Abang Johari breaks ground at first of 5 schools offering international curriculum for needy students.

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Sarawak’s private schools will fill gap in national education system, says CM

Tuesday, 22 Sep 2020 11:00 AM

Sarawak reeling from foreign workers’ ban

Palm oil industry major income earner, no longer able to tap on Indonesians.

Sarawak reeling from foreign workers’ ban


Monday, 21 Sep 2020 12:06 PM

Pupil, lawyer challenge compulsory learning of khat in govt schools

Lawyer Dominique Ng says khat is a form of Islamic calligraphy and no person should be compelled to learn it.

Pupil, lawyer challenge compulsory learning of khat in govt schools

Friday, 18 Sep 2020 06:46 PM

Sarawak petroleum tax should be 25%, says state rights activist

Petronas should cut Putrajaya’s share to 5%, says activist.

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Sarawak petroleum tax should be 25%, says state rights activist

Friday, 18 Sep 2020 05:42 PM

Rep reminds Sarawak govt of committee’s suggestions in talks with Petronas

See Chee How says acceptance of state's ownership of all hydrocarbon resources remains 'top priority'.

Rep reminds Sarawak govt of committee’s suggestions in talks with Petronas

Thursday, 17 Sep 2020 07:17 PM

Petronas pays RM2.9 billion sales tax to Sarawak

Payment part of national oil company’s settlement with state government.

Petronas pays RM2.9 billion sales tax to Sarawak

Wednesday, 16 Sep 2020 11:57 PM

Go back to basics to resolve MA63 disputes, says Abang Johari

The Sarawak chief minister says the Borneo states only want their enshrined rights back.

Go back to basics to resolve MA63 disputes, says Abang Johari

Wednesday, 16 Sep 2020 06:00 PM

Uggah to push for more early flood warning stations on Rajang River

They will help residents prepare before river overflows, says DCM.

Uggah to push for more early flood warning stations on Rajang River

Wednesday, 16 Sep 2020 05:21 PM

Activist remembers struggle to get Malaysia Day recognised

Dominique Ng says he was harassed by authorities when he performed his annual flag-raising ceremony on September 16.

Activist remembers struggle to get Malaysia Day recognised

Wednesday, 16 Sep 2020 03:24 PM

Residents in low-lying areas along Sg Baram brace for evacuation

Rising floodwaters pose threat to more than 4,000 living along the Sarawak river.

Residents in low-lying areas along Sg Baram brace for evacuation

Tuesday, 15 Sep 2020 04:54 PM

Kuching court dismisses secessionist politician’s bid to block ex-CJ Malanjum from Sarawak Bar

Admitting Sabah-born former CJ will open floodgates for peninsula lawyer into Sarawak, says Voon. 

Kuching court dismisses secessionist politician’s bid to block ex-CJ Malanjum from Sarawak Bar

Saturday, 12 Sep 2020 05:42 PM

Petronas’ offshore ops in Sarawak remain unresolved

Federal and state committees to iron out outstanding disputes next week.