Desmond Davidson

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

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Thursday, 11 Jan 2018 12:40 PM

Rela officer jailed, fined RM273,000 over false claims

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission fast-track court also jails police inspector for soliciting bribe.

Rela officer jailed, fined RM273,000 over false claims

Wednesday, 10 Jan 2018 10:57 PM

Former Sarawak minister Ujang dies at 70

Former Dewan Rakyat speaker and businessman pronounced dead at hospital after collapsing at home.

Former Sarawak minister Ujang dies at 70

Wednesday, 10 Jan 2018 06:53 PM

Lawas residents fear explosion as Sarawak-Sabah gas pipeline leaks again

Long Luping afraid of another blast similar to one in 2014.

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Lawas residents fear explosion as Sarawak-Sabah gas pipeline leaks again

Monday, 08 Jan 2018 06:41 PM

4 more dogs test positive for rabies in Sarawak

Three are strays and one a ‘wild dog’ captured in Julau and Bau.

4 more dogs test positive for rabies in Sarawak

Monday, 08 Jan 2018 05:57 PM

Opposition PM Dr Mahathir bigger joke than US President Trump, says Sarawak BN

It’s a political circus, says an assistant minister in the Chief Minister’s Office.

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Opposition PM Dr Mahathir bigger joke than US President Trump, says Sarawak BN


Saturday, 06 Jan 2018 01:08 PM

Animal activists threaten veterinary staff over campaign to curb rabies

Online users up in arms over statewide zero-stray campaign even as another dog tests positive for rabies.

Animal activists threaten veterinary staff over campaign to curb rabies

Friday, 05 Jan 2018 05:33 PM

Headless, limbless body of 13-year-old croc victim found in Sarawak

Boy was fishing with uncle when aquatic reptile dragged him into river.

Headless, limbless body of 13-year-old croc victim found in Sarawak

Friday, 05 Jan 2018 11:33 AM

Another Sarawak school closed due to floods

44 pupils of SK Long Lenei in Baram told to return home for extended weekend.

Another Sarawak school closed due to floods

Thursday, 04 Jan 2018 11:37 AM

Body of Sarawak deputy CM's father-in-law to be flown to Kapit

Former Belaga rep Nyipa Bato, 82, died in Kuching on Tuesday.

Thursday, 04 Jan 2018 07:00 AM

Classmates recall Sarawak militant as ‘not very smart’

Al-Muhd Alfie Kqhyriel was arrested in Pakistan on December 23 and authorities are trying to figure out how he got hold of guns and ammunition there.

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Classmates recall Sarawak militant as ‘not very smart’

Friday, 29 Dec 2017 06:27 PM

Eviction notices on transferred civil servants quashed

Cuepacs says 500 government workers can stay in quarters, no longer have to pay hefty fines over ‘misinterpretation of eligibility rule’.

Thursday, 28 Dec 2017 02:40 PM

Govt to upgrade or build new Tebedu border crossing

The 28-year-old border facility is outdated and pales in comparison to its counterpart across the Indonesian border.

Thursday, 28 Dec 2017 01:05 PM

Malaysia to seek arms smuggler's extradition

The man was arrested for attempting to smuggle firearms and munitions out of Pakistan.

Malaysia to seek arms smuggler's extradition

Wednesday, 27 Dec 2017 03:18 PM

Sarawak digs into coffers to repair federal road

Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg has announced RM50 million to repair the critical road, which is the only land route of a remote town.

Sarawak digs into coffers to repair federal road

Wednesday, 27 Dec 2017 01:53 PM

Riot cancels Christmas open house out of respect for friend who died in crash

Minister deeply saddened by photo of body bags by the roadside.

Riot cancels Christmas open house out of respect for friend who died in crash