Desmond Davidson

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

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Thursday, 20 Aug 2020 04:54 PM

Suspended Sarawak PKR deputy chairman quits party

There's no turning back now, says the man who continues to pledge support for Zuraida and other PKR defectors.

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Suspended Sarawak PKR deputy chairman quits party

Tuesday, 18 Aug 2020 07:38 PM

Putrajaya allows Sarawak to tailor Covid-19 rules to its conditions, says Uggah

State has its own health ordinance and Putrajaya understands that, says deputy CM.

Putrajaya allows Sarawak to tailor Covid-19 rules to its conditions, says Uggah

Sunday, 16 Aug 2020 07:00 AM

Sarawak firms demand share of Petronas contracts

They want state government to put end to national oil firm's 'bias' for the peninsula.  

Sarawak firms demand share of Petronas contracts

Friday, 14 Aug 2020 07:11 PM

No quarantine, test for Sarawakians on two-day business travels to peninsula, Sabah, Labuan

Those travelling for more than two days, however, are required to take a swab test.

No quarantine, test for Sarawakians on two-day business travels to peninsula, Sabah, Labuan

Friday, 14 Aug 2020 05:10 PM

Sarawak rolls out 5G network test bed

State to lobby Putrajaya for greater share of telco levy, cites its investment into sector.

Sarawak rolls out 5G network test bed


Thursday, 13 Aug 2020 03:53 PM

Sarawak has not given up on rights fight, says chief minister

Abang Johari Openg says the state is still actively pursuing matters unresolved by the Special Cabinet Committee on MA63.

Sarawak has not given up on rights fight, says chief minister

Wednesday, 12 Aug 2020 05:43 PM

Sarawak now a green state

Last 2 yellow districts report no Covid-19 cases in past 14 days.

Sarawak now a green state

Wednesday, 12 Aug 2020 05:43 PM

Sarawak rep questions GPS’ silence on Putrajaya’s stalling over MA63 rights

Federal government's reversal of position is a 'betrayal', says See Chee How.,

Sarawak rep questions GPS’ silence on Putrajaya’s stalling over MA63 rights

Tuesday, 11 Aug 2020 07:48 PM

Sarawak told to brace for return of transboundary smoke

Satellite images show growing number of hotspots in Kalimantan, says Uggah.

Sarawak told to brace for return of transboundary smoke

Tuesday, 11 Aug 2020 07:19 PM

Sabah, Sarawak activists slam govt secrecy over MA63 report

They demand truth, transparency from Putrajaya and Petrajaya.

Sabah, Sarawak activists slam govt secrecy over MA63 report

Monday, 10 Aug 2020 07:00 AM

Gig workers making less as more riders, drivers join apps

Fear of getting into strangers’ cars lingers as Covid-19 shows no sign of slowing down, fewer orders during recovery MCO.

Gig workers making less as more riders, drivers join apps

Saturday, 08 Aug 2020 03:00 PM

Chinese school to be relocated in Kuching city urban renewal plan

Abang Johari says state wants to preserve neighbouring historic building dating back to Brooke administration.

Chinese school to be relocated in Kuching city urban renewal plan

Saturday, 08 Aug 2020 02:56 PM

State election still a ‘long way off’, says Sarawak CM

Current govt mandate expires in June 2021.

Friday, 07 Aug 2020 06:59 PM

PAS reneges on pledge to stay out of Sarawak polls

Islamist party says it has identified the seats it will contest.

PAS reneges on pledge to stay out of Sarawak polls

Friday, 07 Aug 2020 04:55 PM

Sarawak–Putrajaya row over control of village committee has ended, says Uggah

State and federal governments have agreed to revert to old arrangement as practised during time of Barisan Nasional.

Sarawak–Putrajaya row over control of village committee has ended, says Uggah