Desmond Davidson

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Saturday, 20 Jan 2024 04:57 PM

Bersih says ‘no DNAA’ to graft cases involving politicians

If it continues to be granted, people’s trust in public institution will be eroded, says group.

Bersih says ‘no DNAA’ to graft cases involving politicians

Tuesday, 16 Jan 2024 05:26 PM

Sarawak’s cascading dam plan hits first hurdle

Group, senator want more information and engagement from premier.

Sarawak’s cascading dam plan hits first hurdle

Saturday, 13 Jan 2024 12:11 PM

Lawyers say govt cannot accede Najib’s request to remove Netflix documentary

Group calls potential approval unlawful, criticises Putrajaya for considering ex-PM’s bid.

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Lawyers say govt cannot accede Najib’s request to remove Netflix documentary

Wednesday, 10 Jan 2024 12:29 PM

Nothing in constitution to stop Sarawak exiting federation, groups say

They say Putrajaya’s failure to resolve MA63 issues has caused widespread sentiment for independence.

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Nothing in constitution to stop Sarawak exiting federation, groups say

Sunday, 07 Jan 2024 07:00 AM

Group hopes Baram gets paved roads in 2024

Save Rivers urges govt to improve connectivity in Sarawk interior district.

Group hopes Baram gets paved roads in 2024


Friday, 05 Jan 2024 11:50 AM

Much-loved K-9 dog given ‘special burial’ in Sarawak

State Fire Dept mourns loss of steadfast, remarkably adaptive English Springer Spaniel.  

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Much-loved K-9 dog given ‘special burial’ in Sarawak

Thursday, 04 Jan 2024 06:34 PM

Rethink SST on traditional, complementary meds, DAP tells Finance Ministry

Ex-assemblyman says govt should encourage healthcare spending.  

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Rethink SST on traditional, complementary meds, DAP tells Finance Ministry

Thursday, 04 Jan 2024 10:54 AM

Mobile network scarcity in rural Sarawak may scupper Padu aims

Residents can’t get registered on portal without a phone signal, says senator.

Mobile network scarcity in rural Sarawak may scupper Padu aims

Saturday, 30 Dec 2023 12:58 PM

Daim probed under anti-corruption, money-laundering laws, says MACC

It says investigation is based on information gleaned from Pandora Papers.

Daim probed under anti-corruption, money-laundering laws, says MACC

Friday, 29 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

Zunar doesn’t know why he can’t enter Sarawak

Political cartoonist clueless as to reason he was sent back to peninsula from Kuching airport.

Zunar doesn’t know why he can’t enter Sarawak

Thursday, 28 Dec 2023 02:15 PM

Nancy Shukri to help bring back Sarawak girl who died in South Korea

Minister to spearhead repatriation efforts, expedite funeral arrangements.  

Nancy Shukri to help bring back Sarawak girl who died in South Korea

Tuesday, 19 Dec 2023 05:05 PM

No MCO, live with the virus, says Sarawak health minister

He stresses that there is no reason to panic. 

No MCO, live with the virus, says Sarawak health minister

Sunday, 17 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

Badeng sun hat ‘lost’ to UK museum to return to Sarawak

Item one of 6 objects seized from Badeng people in 19th century, curator says.

Badeng sun hat ‘lost’ to UK museum to return to Sarawak

Friday, 15 Dec 2023 06:39 PM

No guarantee future PM will be Malay, Muhyiddin says

Bersatu chief says party members have no choice if leaders back a non-Malay to head country.

No guarantee future PM will be Malay, Muhyiddin says

Friday, 15 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

Self test for Covid, doctors urge

Malaysian Medical Association says public must stay vigilant.

Self test for Covid, doctors urge