Desmond Davidson

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

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Saturday, 25 Mar 2023 07:00 AM

DAP, SUPP blame each other for Sarawak floods

Both sides trade barbs over delayed hazard mitigation project. 

DAP, SUPP blame each other for Sarawak floods

Friday, 24 Mar 2023 02:25 PM

Sarawak premier says hydrogen-powered sedans were gifts

State govt clarifies that it didn’t purchase the vehicles. 

Sarawak premier says hydrogen-powered sedans were gifts

Wednesday, 22 Mar 2023 02:39 PM

Sarawak minister ‘ashamed’ of Muslims using religion for political mileage

Karim rubbishes ‘stupid’ hardliners who peddle the idea that Muslims will convert so easily.

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Sarawak minister ‘ashamed’ of Muslims using religion for political mileage

Sunday, 19 Mar 2023 07:00 AM

Dr Mahathir playing with fire, Sarawak leaders say

Parti Bersatu Sabah president says Malaysians should ignore former prime minister.

Dr Mahathir playing with fire, Sarawak leaders say

Saturday, 18 Mar 2023 04:35 PM

Heavy rain wreaks havoc in Kuching

Authorities move residents in Batu Kawa to safer areas.

Heavy rain wreaks havoc in Kuching


Friday, 17 Mar 2023 05:33 PM

PSB loses challenge to Lubok Antu election result

Judge dismisses allegations that Roy Angau engaged in widespread bribery and voter intimidation.

PSB loses challenge to Lubok Antu election result

Thursday, 16 Mar 2023 08:28 PM

45 stateless kids in Sarawak get temporary citizenship

This will enable to receive free state healthcare, attend school.

45 stateless kids in Sarawak get temporary citizenship

Wednesday, 15 Mar 2023 03:11 PM

Sarawak to set up climate change centre

Premier says the state has the potential to create carbon sinks.

Sarawak to set up climate change centre

Wednesday, 15 Mar 2023 02:01 PM

Petros gets first carbon storage licence

Premier confident state-owned oil and gas company will play vital role in shaping ‘a greener future’. 

Petros gets first carbon storage licence

Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023 12:08 PM

Anwar says Malaysia not ready for GST 

People not earning enough for such a tax, says PM.

Anwar says Malaysia not ready for GST 

Friday, 03 Mar 2023 02:00 PM

Batang Lupar2 bridge 3 months behind schedule

Uggah says the contractors are suffering from an acute manpower shortage.

Batang Lupar2 bridge 3 months behind schedule

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 07:13 PM

Group pushes for race, religious hate law

Dismissal of appeal for private prosecution against two Muslim converts shows double standards, Peter John Jaban says.

Group pushes for race, religious hate law

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 04:33 PM

Sarawak minister mocks ‘peanut’ allocation for school repairs

RM920 million in revised budget disappointing, Roland Sagah says.

Sarawak minister mocks ‘peanut’ allocation for school repairs

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 03:55 PM

Sarawak to fork out ‘billions’ for new flood plan

Premier says funds will come out of state coffers.

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Sarawak to fork out ‘billions’ for new flood plan

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 07:00 AM

Sarawak activists generally happy with Anwar but MA63 scepticism lingers

Rights group says East Malaysia’s most pressing issue of ‘autonomy’ is unlikely to be resolved soon.

Sarawak activists generally happy with Anwar but MA63 scepticism lingers