Desmond Davidson

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

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Tuesday, 09 Oct 2018 08:56 AM

Judges' retirement age to be raised to 70

Countries around the world are allowing members of thhe judiciary to work more years, says minister Liew Vui Keong.

Judges' retirement age to be raised to 70

Tuesday, 09 Oct 2018 07:00 AM

Malaysians split over Pakatan's performance

Survey shows older folk and those in Terengganu, Pahang, Johor and Sarawak are the most unhappy. 

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Malaysians split over Pakatan's performance

Monday, 08 Oct 2018 11:45 PM

Putrajaya ready to amend constitution to restore Sabah, Sarawak status

Liew Vui Keong urges lawmakers from both states to support move to restore rights enshrined in Malaysia Agreement 1963.

Putrajaya ready to amend constitution to restore Sabah, Sarawak status

Monday, 08 Oct 2018 04:30 PM

Liew’s priority is to restore Sabah, Sarawak’s equal status

Task ahead is to muster enough votes to amend Article 1(2) of the constitution.

Liew’s priority is to restore Sabah, Sarawak’s equal status

Saturday, 06 Oct 2018 04:09 PM

Act against ‘Ali Baba’ contractors, say Sarawak Bumiputeras

Cancel licences of contractors who 'rent' out their licences, says group.

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Thursday, 04 Oct 2018 06:09 PM

Firefighter's remains on final journey home

Sarawakian Yahya Ali, 24, among 6 who died in search-and-rescue operation for missing teen in Selangor.

Firefighter's remains on final journey home

Monday, 01 Oct 2018 05:43 PM

Hold referendum on secession, Sarawak activist urges Putrajaya

Lina Soo says PM himself admitted that federal govt has no power to stop Sarawak, Sabah folk from seeking independence.

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Hold referendum on secession, Sarawak activist urges Putrajaya

Monday, 01 Oct 2018 01:46 PM

Hannah gets flak for call to end 'Sarawak for Sarawakians' movement

Peninsular has a lot to learn from Borneo  state  about social integration.

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Saturday, 29 Sep 2018 06:48 AM

Pakatan slammed for unfulfilled promises as hope fades in Sarawak

Pledges made on the general election campaign trail remain mere talk, say locals.

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Pakatan slammed for unfulfilled promises as hope fades in Sarawak

Friday, 28 Sep 2018 06:45 PM

Disaster committee to meet on rabies containment failure

Policies must be assessed in view of the addition of more infected areas, says Douglas Uggah Embas.

Disaster committee to meet on rabies containment failure

Thursday, 27 Sep 2018 07:10 PM

3 dead, 2 injured in boat collision

The accident happened on Sungai Simpang Tiga in Limbang in northern Sarawak this afternoon.

3 dead, 2 injured in boat collision

Thursday, 27 Sep 2018 04:14 PM

Group wants Sarawak to end oil, gas talks with Petronas

The Sarawak group says any deal with Petronas will compromise the state's rights to its oil and gas resources.

Group wants Sarawak to end oil, gas talks with Petronas

Wednesday, 26 Sep 2018 11:12 AM

Dengue stops work on Sarawak Museum Campus, Heritage Trail project

One-week closure ordered for developer to destroy mosquito breeding grounds.

Dengue stops work on Sarawak Museum Campus, Heritage Trail project

Wednesday, 19 Sep 2018 04:50 PM

Honda car owners have 3 months to replace faulty airbags

Transport minister says vehicles will be blacklisted after RTD sends notice.

Honda car owners have 3 months to replace faulty airbags

Tuesday, 18 Sep 2018 07:20 PM

Sarawak MPs will vote for Malaysia Agreement 1963 amendment

19 lawmakers from Gabungan Parti Sarawak and 10 from Gabungan Bersatu Sabah will give Pakatan Harapan the numbers to push through constitutional changes.

Sarawak MPs will vote for Malaysia Agreement 1963 amendment