Desmond Davidson

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

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Friday, 25 Aug 2017 05:50 PM

After petroleum, Sarawak seeks control over tourism

Sarawak working to remove tourism from federal list in bid to assert state rights.

Friday, 25 Aug 2017 01:30 PM

'Religious developments' in peninsula worry non-Muslim Sarawak leaders

Events taking place ‘on the other side’ could cause frictions if they were to make their way to Sarawak, where Muslims form the minority.

Friday, 25 Aug 2017 08:29 AM

Sarawak holds interfaith prayers for National Day

Group prayers a testament to state’s patriotism and love for peace, says deputy CM.

Sarawak holds interfaith prayers for National Day

Monday, 21 Aug 2017 05:09 PM

Idris Jala defends proposal for Sarawak to follow Felda model

Despite its current graft scandal, Felda, as an agrarian model, is very successful, says ex-Pemandu CEO.

Idris Jala defends proposal for Sarawak to follow Felda model

Saturday, 19 Aug 2017 02:15 PM

HDC chairman welcome to sue if facts were 'distorted', says Baru

Trial will provide a full opportunity for all parties to delve deeply into the facts in the Auditor-General’s Report, says Sarawak PKR chairman.



Friday, 18 Aug 2017 08:45 PM

Brooke Dockyard lands RM480 million Petronas contracts

 Brooke Dockyard lands RM480 million Petronas contracts

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2017 08:45 PM

SEB completes takeover of Bakun dam

State-owned energy development and power utility company completed the RM2.5 billion share purchase.

Tuesday, 15 Aug 2017 05:40 PM

2 cousins in the running for Petros top job

2 cousins in the running for Petros top job

Monday, 14 Aug 2017 02:49 PM

MACC opens probe into Sarawak HDC over payment for 'non-existent job'

Graft-busters also investigating the Auditor-General’s report of an ‘unauthorised advance payment’ of RM16.06 million for a road upgrade in Sibu.

MACC opens probe into Sarawak HDC over payment for 'non-existent job'

Friday, 11 Aug 2017 07:31 PM

Toppled crane crushes 2 workers to death

Excavators used to extricate the bodies of man and woman trapped under the boom of the crane.

Toppled crane crushes 2 workers to death

Thursday, 10 Aug 2017 07:59 PM

Sim Kheng Boon named as Sarawak Development Bank CEO

Veteran banker assumed post on August 1.

Sim Kheng Boon named as Sarawak Development Bank CEO

Thursday, 10 Aug 2017 06:46 PM

PH Youth wants graft probe into Sarawak Housing Development Corporation

This is after the Auditor-General’s Report 2016 has found HDC to be ‘completely irresponsible with the state’s money and resources’.

PH Youth wants graft probe into Sarawak Housing Development Corporation

Wednesday, 09 Aug 2017 08:45 PM

Sarawak London team finds new info on land and sea claims

Sarawak London team finds new info on land and sea claims

Wednesday, 09 Aug 2017 05:39 PM

Sarawak to buy 10% of Petronas' LNG train 9, says Abang Johari

He says the deal was delayed as the government and Petronas were still finalising the sale price.

Sarawak to buy 10% of Petronas' LNG train 9, says Abang Johari

Wednesday, 09 Aug 2017 04:40 PM

Petros to enjoy same status as Petronas, says Sarawak CM

New entity won’t stop Sarawak’s demand for 20% oil and gas royalty from Putrajaya.

Petros to enjoy same status as Petronas, says Sarawak CM