Desmond Davidson

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

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Tuesday, 18 Apr 2023 10:37 AM

Groups call for timber company to withdraw suit against Save Rivers

Sarawak company seeks RM5 million in damages from nature advocates over alleged defamatory remarks.

Groups call for timber company to withdraw suit against Save Rivers

Sunday, 16 Apr 2023 07:00 AM

Pundits urge caution over political appointments in Sarawak

They say Pakatan Harapan cannot afford to rile up GPS.

Pundits urge caution over political appointments in Sarawak

Sunday, 16 Apr 2023 07:00 AM

75-year-old denied papers to travel to Miri for medical treatment

Former pastor has waited 10 years to get his health checked.

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75-year-old denied papers to travel to Miri for medical treatment

Friday, 14 Apr 2023 05:23 PM

Lawas cancer woman in tears over news of MyKad return

Lina Samuel will now be able to travel to Miri for treatment. 

Lawas cancer woman in tears over news of MyKad return

Friday, 14 Apr 2023 04:17 PM

Rethink border post sites, Sarawak tells Putrajaya

Premier urges the federal government to avoid creating no man’s land.

Rethink border post sites, Sarawak tells Putrajaya


Wednesday, 12 Apr 2023 05:33 PM

Cancer treatment for Sarawak woman to continue despite loss of MyKad

Sarawak Health Dept says scheduled follow-up treatments to be honoured.

Cancer treatment for Sarawak woman to continue despite loss of MyKad

Sunday, 09 Apr 2023 07:00 AM

Century-old sundry shop serves people of Bakam

Local history buff talks about the Brooke-era establishment.

Century-old sundry shop serves people of Bakam

Saturday, 08 Apr 2023 06:24 PM

Rescuers retrieve body from downed fishing boat, end 5-day search

Missing crewman found dead in wheelhouse of sunken vessel.

Rescuers retrieve body from downed fishing boat, end 5-day search

Saturday, 08 Apr 2023 01:23 PM

Red-eye flights less popular with tourists post-pandemic, says minister

Travellers no longer as price-conscious, says PM's special envoy to China.

Red-eye flights less popular with tourists post-pandemic, says minister

Saturday, 08 Apr 2023 07:00 AM

Expert hails plan for Sarawak crocodile sanctuaries

Conservationist says it is solution to growing number of human-crocodile conflicts.

Expert hails plan for Sarawak crocodile sanctuaries

Thursday, 06 Apr 2023 03:22 PM

Outdated landfills need to go, says Sarawak deputy premier

He suggests that local councils implement modern waste disposal systems. 

Outdated landfills need to go, says Sarawak deputy premier

Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 12:04 PM

Cabinet paper on Sarawak native court to be ready this month

Document held up by Covid pandemic.

Cabinet paper on Sarawak native court to be ready this month

Sunday, 02 Apr 2023 07:00 AM

Sarawak home-based kek lapis bakers grappling with Raya orders

Overwhelming demand for the delectable local favourite keeps their kitchens bustling this Ramadan.

Sarawak home-based kek lapis bakers grappling with Raya orders

Saturday, 01 Apr 2023 08:23 PM

Pharmacists oppose proposal to exclude liquid, gel nicotine from poisons act

Group is deeply concerned about detrimental effects of e-cigarette, vape on public health.

Pharmacists oppose proposal to exclude liquid, gel nicotine from poisons act

Thursday, 30 Mar 2023 07:00 AM

Unlicensed guides, operators bane of Sarawak tourism

Association wants authorities to tackle problem before it gets out of hand.

Unlicensed guides, operators bane of Sarawak tourism