Desmond Davidson

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

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Sunday, 24 Feb 2019 05:50 PM

Sarawak to continue safeguarding mission schools, assures deputy CM

This comes under federal govt's purview but state will keep providing funds, support, says Douglas Uggah Embas.

Sarawak to continue safeguarding mission schools, assures deputy CM

Sunday, 24 Feb 2019 04:34 PM

Sarawak denies sabotaging Cost of Living Aid disbursement

Pakatan's Chong Chieng Jen needs to check his facts before making accusations, says deputy CM.

Sarawak denies sabotaging Cost of Living Aid disbursement

Sunday, 24 Feb 2019 11:00 AM

Sarawak PKR under pressure to give up seats to Bersatu

Meetings on next state polls off to a fretful start for enlarged Sarawak coalition.

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Sarawak PKR under pressure to give up seats to Bersatu

Friday, 22 Feb 2019 05:18 PM

Swiss environmentalists ‘spinning’ deforestation for funding, says assistant minister

Len Talif Salleh questions suddenness of Bruno Manser Fund's concerns.

Swiss environmentalists ‘spinning’ deforestation for funding, says assistant minister

Sunday, 17 Feb 2019 09:35 PM

Ex-MP lodges report over claims of involvement in duping 47 Malaysians

Sng Chee Hua, the father of Julau lawmaker Larry Sng, denies he has links to syndicate that falsely promised jobs in Cambodia.

Ex-MP lodges report over claims of involvement in duping 47 Malaysians


Sunday, 17 Feb 2019 07:03 PM

Emotional homecoming for Sarawakians released from Cambodian jail

They are being temporarily released by a Cambodian court after being detained for allegedly running an online gambling den.

Emotional homecoming for Sarawakians released from Cambodian jail

Sunday, 17 Feb 2019 10:19 AM

Malaysian Bar denies it has been silent on judicial meddling claims

Lawyers' body had called for an investigations since August, says president.

Malaysian Bar denies it has been silent on judicial meddling claims

Saturday, 16 Feb 2019 07:08 PM

47 Malaysians in Cambodia to fly home tomorrow, says Sarawak minister

Chartered flight will arrive at Kuching International Airport at 5pm. 

47 Malaysians in Cambodia to fly home tomorrow, says Sarawak minister

Saturday, 16 Feb 2019 06:06 PM

21 off-grid Sarawak schools could go dark when diesel supplies run out

Contractor, at the centre of solar project scandal, says will stop supplying fuel in April.

21 off-grid Sarawak schools could go dark when diesel supplies run out

Thursday, 14 Feb 2019 07:14 PM

Sabah, Sarawak opposition join forces in MA63 fight

PBS, GPS leaders meet in Kuching to hash out plans to pursue issues of common interest.

Sabah, Sarawak opposition join forces in MA63 fight

Wednesday, 13 Feb 2019 05:30 PM

Putrajaya still trying to make Sarawak drop petroleum tax, says rep

See Chee How adds that state remains willing to hear Petronas out.

Putrajaya still trying to make Sarawak drop petroleum tax, says rep

Tuesday, 12 Feb 2019 05:49 PM

Sarawak PKR scrambles to secure release of Malaysians in Cambodia

Julau MP Larry Sng has made it his business to help following Hafsah Harun's appeal to state and national leaders to visit the families of the detainees.
 

Sarawak PKR scrambles to secure release of Malaysians in Cambodia

Sunday, 10 Feb 2019 11:00 AM

Sarawak leaders divided over state's actions to defend its rights

Some say the confrontational attitude will not help matters, while others will support 'anything that is good for Sarawak'.

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Sarawak leaders divided over state's actions to defend its rights

Saturday, 09 Feb 2019 08:48 AM

Sarawak tries again to have Niah Cave listed as Unesco heritage site

The state government is committed to building up Niah, says minister.

Sarawak tries again to have Niah Cave listed as Unesco heritage site

Wednesday, 06 Feb 2019 04:31 PM

Don't fret, fuel subsidy plan not finalised yet, Sarawak drivers told

Deputy minister says their concerns over four-wheel-drive vehicles not being covered forwarded to Finance Ministry.

Don't fret, fuel subsidy plan not finalised yet, Sarawak drivers told