Desmond Davidson

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

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Wednesday, 08 Nov 2017 08:31 AM

Petros still far from picking its CEO

Board chairman says it has screened 40 Sarawakian applicants that responded to advertisement in newspapers.

Petros still far from picking its CEO

Tuesday, 07 Nov 2017 05:54 PM

PKR backs Sarawak natives' land rallies

November 13 gatherings, aimed at pressing for changes to land laws, will be held at Kuching waterfront and Petra Jaya court complex.

PKR backs Sarawak natives' land rallies

Sunday, 05 Nov 2017 06:35 PM

December 1 deadline for Sarawak’s stateless children problem

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has moved forward the original December 31 deadline.

December 1 deadline for Sarawak’s stateless children problem

Sunday, 05 Nov 2017 05:46 PM

National Disaster Management Agency funds to be used in Penang flood relief

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says funds should be disbursed within 6 hours of his order.

National Disaster Management Agency funds to be used in Penang flood relief

Sunday, 05 Nov 2017 12:10 PM

Zahid orders federal agencies to assist flood-hit Penang

Military, police and other federal agencies to assist in evacuation of flood victims.

Zahid orders federal agencies to assist flood-hit Penang


Friday, 03 Nov 2017 05:36 PM

Development Bank of Sarawak officially launched today

Abang Johari Openg says state cannot wait for budget allocations, whether state or federal, to be sufficient as it will never be so.

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Development Bank of Sarawak officially launched today

Thursday, 02 Nov 2017 03:25 PM

Sarawak orders probe into release of seized logs and machinery

Sarawak orders probe into release of seized logs and machinery

Monday, 30 Oct 2017 08:57 PM

Civil society groups to rally for Land Code amendment

They want resolution to Sarawak law they claim encroaches on rights over their land.

Civil society groups to rally for Land Code amendment

Monday, 30 Oct 2017 07:10 PM

Minister wants tourism tax revenue to be split three ways

Final word on the tax, in force since September, still up in the air.

Minister wants tourism tax revenue to be split three ways

Saturday, 28 Oct 2017 03:24 PM

Why the silence on corruption, Chong asks Najib

Not a word of it was mentioned in Budget 2018, says Sarawak leader.

Why the silence on corruption, Chong asks Najib

Saturday, 28 Oct 2017 02:57 PM

Sarawak schools need RM4 billion for repairs, says state education minister

State needs four times the sum allocated in Budget 2018, says Manyin.

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Sarawak schools need RM4 billion for repairs, says state education minister

Saturday, 28 Oct 2017 11:00 AM

BN in for tough fight against Semporna’s favourite son

Ex-Umno vice-president still retains support despite being subject of corruption probe.

BN in for tough fight against Semporna’s favourite son

Friday, 27 Oct 2017 09:13 PM

Insufficient allocation for roads, water supply in Sabah, Sarawak, says Masing

RM800 million good, but not good enough, says Sarawak deputy chief minister.

Insufficient allocation for roads, water supply in Sabah, Sarawak, says Masing

Thursday, 26 Oct 2017 11:20 AM

Iconic Kuching bridge to be rebuilt

Satok suspension bridge collapsed into the river on October 7, 2004 and its replacement is expected to be ready in 2019.

Iconic Kuching bridge to be rebuilt

Sunday, 22 Oct 2017 01:40 PM

An unbuilt bridge over troubled political waters

How an infrastructure project to benefit Sabahans became a symbol for Musa Aman, Shafie Apdal power struggle.

An unbuilt bridge over troubled political waters