Desmond Davidson

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

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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

Thursday, 14 Dec 2023 04:14 PM

16 die of rabies in Sarawak so far this year

Latest victim Kuching woman, 44, who has six pet cats that ‘mingle freely with stray animals’.

16 die of rabies in Sarawak so far this year

Friday, 08 Dec 2023 01:16 PM

Researcher records first-ever video of Sarawak’s most elusive primate

State Forestry Dept shares the achievement on its Facebook page.  

Researcher records first-ever video of Sarawak’s most elusive primate

Friday, 08 Dec 2023 10:21 AM

Petrosniaga will swap MyGaz LPG cylinders for free

Sarawak firm denies RM40 charge to exchange canisters.

Petrosniaga will swap MyGaz LPG cylinders for free

Thursday, 07 Dec 2023 06:23 PM

Putrajaya must be creative to arrest PISA decline, says Sarawak minister

Roland Sagah expresses deep concern, Education Ministry must be open to input state.

Putrajaya must be creative to arrest PISA decline, says Sarawak minister

Thursday, 07 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

Bad blood between Sarawak party chiefs coming to fore, analysts say

Tiong King Sing, Sim Kui Hian urged to focus on solving pressing problems, not engage in tit for tat.  

Bad blood between Sarawak party chiefs coming to fore, analysts say

Tuesday, 05 Dec 2023 05:37 PM

Key bridge on Sarawak-Sabah link road almost complete

Bailey bridge will remove the danger out of crossing Baram’s Sungai Tutoh for local folk.

Key bridge on Sarawak-Sabah link road almost complete

Tuesday, 05 Dec 2023 02:12 PM

Sarawak infectious disease centre eyes S.Korean firms for collaborative work

It has also discussed human capital development which would allow local researchers to work with these companies.  

Sarawak infectious disease centre eyes S.Korean firms for collaborative work

Saturday, 02 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

Sarawak folk were opposed to Malaysia 2 years after its formation, says academic

Craig Lockard says people in the state felt joining the federation was a ‘big mistake’. 

Sarawak folk were opposed to Malaysia 2 years after its formation, says academic