Desmond Davidson

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

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Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023 01:15 PM

Sarawak targets 4 million tourist arrivals next year

Minister says state set to see nearly RM10 billion in revenue.

Sarawak targets 4 million tourist arrivals next year

Friday, 24 Nov 2023 06:07 PM

TVS says row over Christmas programme due to ‘miscommunication’

It stresses that replacement song ‘O Holy Night’ will be included in the event.  

TVS says row over Christmas programme due to ‘miscommunication’

Friday, 24 Nov 2023 05:06 PM

Sarawak premier directs state sec to resolve Christmas programme dispute

A meeting will be arranged with the initiative’s organiser.  

Sarawak premier directs state sec to resolve Christmas programme dispute

Friday, 24 Nov 2023 02:10 PM

Sarawak Christmas unity programme falls apart over a carol

Anglican bishop of Kuching declines to attend event.

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Sarawak Christmas unity programme falls apart over a carol

Friday, 24 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

Experts rate year-old Anwar administration

Pundits say government has made inroads in some areas, can do better in others.

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Experts rate year-old Anwar administration


Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 05:39 PM

Flight cuts, increased air fares distress Sarawak folk, says rep

He wants the Transport Ministry to intervene.  

Flight cuts, increased air fares distress Sarawak folk, says rep

Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 05:07 PM

Sarawak rep slams TalentCorp for failing to honour advertised promises

He says the state should have 100% autonomy on immigration. 

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Sarawak rep slams TalentCorp for failing to honour advertised promises

Wednesday, 22 Nov 2023 04:42 PM

Baru wants border graft probe results released

Ba Kelalan assemblyman says GOF personnel demanding bribes from Indonesian visitors.

Baru wants border graft probe results released

Wednesday, 22 Nov 2023 03:52 PM

Sarawak Pakatan chief opposes sale of hydropower to peninsula, Singapore

Chong Chieng Jen says the state will be left with a less-than-comfortable electricity reserve margin.

Sarawak Pakatan chief opposes sale of hydropower to peninsula, Singapore

Wednesday, 22 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

Year-old govt must turn economic plans into reality, say economists

Experts want govt to boost trade, investment opportunities.

Year-old govt must turn economic plans into reality, say economists

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 06:32 PM

Rep expresses concern over amendment that may deprive Sarawak folk of electricity

Baru Bian says proposal tantamount to human right violation.

Rep expresses concern over amendment that may deprive Sarawak folk of electricity

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 03:38 PM

‘Costly’ Sarawak rice not regulated by law, says deputy minister

Abdul Rahman says high prices benefit the farmers.

‘Costly’ Sarawak rice not regulated by law, says deputy minister

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 05:38 PM

Sarawak won’t give up rights to meet carbon targets

State supports govt’s climate change initiatives but will not compromise on legal entitlements.

Sarawak won’t give up rights to meet carbon targets

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 05:16 PM

Sarawak to begin undersea power cable talks with Indonesia

Kuching seeks to export energy to Singapore, grow Asean grid.

Sarawak to begin undersea power cable talks with Indonesia

Monday, 30 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

PM hopes to win Malay vote by backing Hamas, say analysts

Pundits say Anwar wants to be seen as pro-Islam.

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PM hopes to win Malay vote by backing Hamas, say analysts