Desmond Davidson

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

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Tuesday, 23 May 2023 03:42 PM

Sarawak rabies outbreak logs 250 bite reports each month

2017 outbreak has claimed 59 out of 66 cases so far, says minister Stephen Rundi.

Sarawak rabies outbreak logs 250 bite reports each month

Monday, 22 May 2023 05:08 PM

Fadhlina ignoring state education issues, says Sarawak minister

Roland Sagah claims his federal counterpart refused to meet him and his officers to discuss pressing matters.

Fadhlina ignoring state education issues, says Sarawak minister

Thursday, 18 May 2023 05:40 PM

Opposition urges Sarawak to work with Sabah on arbitration centre

Assemblyman says the state must assert its autonomy from West Malaysia. 

Opposition urges Sarawak to work with Sabah on arbitration centre

Thursday, 18 May 2023 04:22 PM

275-megawatt Trusan hydroelectric dam still on the drawing board

Deputy minister says the state-owned power company is reviewing the project’s feasibility.

275-megawatt Trusan hydroelectric dam still on the drawing board

Thursday, 18 May 2023 02:39 PM

35% parliament representation for Sabah, Sarawak at policy decision stage

Deputy minister says the matter involves amendments to Federal Constitution.  

35% parliament representation for Sabah, Sarawak at policy decision stage


Wednesday, 17 May 2023 02:59 PM

Sarawak to decide on hydrogen projects by 2025

Deputy environmental sustainability minister says H2biscus and H2ornbill have completed their respective feasibility studies.

Sarawak to decide on hydrogen projects by 2025

Wednesday, 17 May 2023 11:10 AM

PM wrong to state ‘Allah’ ruling only for Sarawak, says rep

Baru Bian says the High Court judgment applies throughout the country.

PM wrong to state ‘Allah’ ruling only for Sarawak, says rep

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 05:25 PM

Sarawak Craft Council gets regulatory powers

Body to streamline, push local industry towards RM184 million sales target by 2030.

Sarawak Craft Council gets regulatory powers

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 11:27 AM

Sarawak Christians hail govt’s withdrawal of ‘Allah’ usage appeal

Kuching Anglican bishop Danald Jute thanks Putrajaya for 'wise' decision.

Thursday, 11 May 2023 04:35 PM

Unit of timber giant Samling probed for unacceptable forest activities

Forest Stewardship Council finds ‘sufficient evidence’ of Samling Global Limited’s alleged violations.

Unit of timber giant Samling probed for unacceptable forest activities

Wednesday, 10 May 2023 06:50 PM

Algae fuel to power Sarawak boutique airline, says Abang Jo

Premier says he will give more details at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition.

Algae fuel to power Sarawak boutique airline, says Abang Jo

Wednesday, 10 May 2023 12:48 PM

Lodge reports about Hadi’s extremism, Guan Eng tells Malaysians

DAP chief says PAS president should be stopped from spreading divisive rhetoric.

Lodge reports about Hadi’s extremism, Guan Eng tells Malaysians

Tuesday, 09 May 2023 01:02 PM

Poll finds 54% of Malaysians working in Singapore feel unfairly compensated

Over 90% of employees say they would switch jobs for higher salaries.

Poll finds 54% of Malaysians working in Singapore feel unfairly compensated

Sunday, 07 May 2023 07:00 AM

Sarawak expects 4 million tourists by year end

Karim confident of tourism boost after state welcomes nearly 1 million tourists in the first 4 months of 2023.

Sarawak expects 4 million tourists by year end

Saturday, 06 May 2023 02:40 PM

Crocodile kills fisherman in Sarawak

Fishing companion sees reptile swim away with victim in its mouth.

Crocodile kills fisherman in Sarawak