Desmond Davidson

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

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Wednesday, 27 May 2020 05:30 PM

Sarawak orders students back home to undertake Covid-19 screening

This follows detection of Kolej I-System student's infection in Kuching.

Sarawak orders students back home to undertake Covid-19 screening

Wednesday, 27 May 2020 03:53 PM

Sarawak leaders lash out at PAS’ proposed alcohol ban

James Masing says Islamist party’s call shows it has no respect for other religions.

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Friday, 22 May 2020 06:46 PM

GPS repeats it is not official Perikatan ally

Sarawak coalition's position is merely to support the PM for the sake of a stable government.

GPS repeats it is not official Perikatan ally

Wednesday, 20 May 2020 05:09 PM

Sarawak fails to trace more than 300 for Covid-19 tests

More tha 2,000 have been tested, and on 16 turned out positive.

Sarawak fails to trace more than 300 for Covid-19 tests

Wednesday, 20 May 2020 03:48 PM

Baleh intrusion may expedite permanent bases at Kalimantan border

Deputy CM says small paths along the porous border must be sealed.

Baleh intrusion may expedite permanent bases at Kalimantan border


Wednesday, 20 May 2020 02:45 PM

7 banks to disburse virus relief funds for Sarawak SMEs

Aid to cost state government RM80.7 million in interest subsidies. 

7 banks to disburse virus relief funds for Sarawak SMEs

Tuesday, 19 May 2020 09:04 PM

Sarawak PKR loses more grassroots leaders

Kuching, Sri Aman branch chiefs among those who quit party in solidarity with leaders given the sack.

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Sarawak PKR loses more grassroots leaders

Tuesday, 19 May 2020 06:34 PM

Interstate travel permit now required to enter Sarawak

This is in line with Putrajaya’s interstate travel restrictions, says Douglas Uggah Embas.

Tuesday, 19 May 2020 01:15 PM

What Perikatan ‘MoU’, ask Sarawak parties

GPS leaders deny any knowledge of move to formalise ruling coalition.

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What Perikatan ‘MoU’, ask Sarawak parties

Friday, 15 May 2020 06:16 PM

Last Covid-19 red zone in Sarawak turns yellow

More than 73% of state is now green.

Last Covid-19 red zone in Sarawak turns yellow

Friday, 15 May 2020 10:53 AM

Kapit man under probe for threatening to kill Masing

44-year-old suspect allegedly made death threat in WhatsApp group.

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Kapit man under probe for threatening to kill Masing

Thursday, 14 May 2020 05:26 PM

Breaking stay-home order, tampering with e-tracker now a crime in Sarawak

Offender can land hefty fine or jail time, says minister.

Breaking stay-home order, tampering with e-tracker now a crime in Sarawak

Thursday, 14 May 2020 04:15 PM

We didn’t surrender oil and gas rights, says Sarawak CM

Abang Johari Openg says Sarawak recognises Petroleum Development Act 1974 for the country, not the state.

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Wednesday, 13 May 2020 06:22 PM

Sarawak relaxes inter-district travel for civil servants, essential services

Douglas Uggah says residents still need police permission for other business, while national rule on Raya, Gawai gatherings remains.

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Sarawak relaxes inter-district travel for civil servants, essential services

Wednesday, 13 May 2020 05:23 PM

Long list of ‘don’ts’ for reopening Sarawak hotels

Gyms, pools, conference halls and buffets still off the table for now, says minister.

Long list of ‘don’ts’ for reopening Sarawak hotels