Desmond Davidson

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

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Sunday, 29 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

Sarawak mission schools sit out Palestine Solidarity Week

Anglican, Catholic church presidents voice concern on overzealous displays by teachers, students.

Sarawak mission schools sit out Palestine Solidarity Week

Thursday, 26 Oct 2023 07:09 PM

Not a must for Sarawak schools to hold Palestinian solidarity week, says state DAP

Chong Chieng Jen says children should not be emotionally drawn into the politics of war at an impressionable age.  

Not a must for Sarawak schools to hold Palestinian solidarity week, says state DAP

Thursday, 26 Oct 2023 11:35 AM

Uproar over Palestinian Solidarity Week in Sarawak schools

Bishop of Kuching Danald Jute says not appropriate to involve pupils in a conflict they don’t understand.

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Uproar over Palestinian Solidarity Week in Sarawak schools

Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023 12:45 PM

Putrajaya uses anti-Lynas movement for political gain, says Wong Tack

Former Bentong MP says Lynas must first prove their ‘experiment’ works.

Putrajaya uses anti-Lynas movement for political gain, says Wong Tack

Sunday, 22 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

Normal for Sarawak to rebuke Putrajaya, say political analysts

Pundits say this is because GPS is strong.

Normal for Sarawak to rebuke Putrajaya, say political analysts


Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 06:00 PM

Sarawak can double GDP by 2030, says Abang Jo

He believes the state has tremendous potential to exploit. 

Sarawak can double GDP by 2030, says Abang Jo

Wednesday, 18 Oct 2023 06:47 PM

GPS names former anti-drug chief for Jepak seat

Iskandar Turkee set to face at least 2 other candidates in by-election. 

GPS names former anti-drug chief for Jepak seat

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2023 04:28 PM

Bodies of 3 friends who drowned in Sarawak river found

13-year-olds have been swept away by currents while swimming in the Batang Lassa.

Bodies of 3 friends who drowned in Sarawak river found

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 01:20 PM

Abang Jo denies Sarawak will take over MYAirline

State is only interested in the takeover of MasWings, says premier.

Abang Jo denies Sarawak will take over MYAirline

Wednesday, 11 Oct 2023 06:40 PM

Sarawak restarts onshore oil exploration

Petra Energy sinks first drill in Baram field, moves to procure gas as well.

Sarawak restarts onshore oil exploration

Wednesday, 11 Oct 2023 03:52 PM

Abang Johari says will defend Sarawak’s right to capture, store carbon

Premier says state has inalienable claim over green industry activities, onshore and offshore.

Abang Johari says will defend Sarawak’s right to capture, store carbon

Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 12:46 PM

Sarawak calls off governor’s birthday celebration

However, the state secretary says this Saturday will remain a public holiday for the state.

Sarawak calls off governor’s birthday celebration

Monday, 09 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

Baram coffee venture gains interest of indigenous community

Agroforestry project aims to benefit Kenyah, Kayan, Penan tribes.  

Baram coffee venture gains interest of indigenous community

Sunday, 08 Oct 2023 12:41 PM

Sarawak banks on new hybrid padi variety for self-sufficiency

Premier says the state could even be the country’s rice bowl in five years.

Sarawak banks on new hybrid padi variety for self-sufficiency

Thursday, 05 Oct 2023 03:33 PM

Invalid 90-year-old dies in Sarawak longhouse fire

Elderly woman latest victim in recent blazes plaguing remote dwellings.

Invalid 90-year-old dies in Sarawak longhouse fire