Desmond Davidson

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

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Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 05:41 PM

Sarawak firm takes up 25% stake in major Indonesian hydro-electric project

Abang Jo says investment ‘to enhance Sarawak’s position as regional economic powerhouse.’

Sarawak firm takes up 25% stake in major Indonesian hydro-electric project

Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 02:55 PM

Council of Eminent Persons report on institutional reforms classified, says DPM

Fadillah says special task force formed to research, popose institutional reform

Council of Eminent Persons report on institutional reforms classified, says DPM

Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 01:24 PM

Special agency addressing overcrowding in public hospitals, says Fadillah

DPM details why many seek treatment at government facilities.

Special agency addressing overcrowding in public hospitals, says Fadillah

Monday, 27 Feb 2023 01:20 PM

Local elections not govt priority, says minister

Nga Kor Ming says he is focusing instead on ensuring good roads, clean public toilets, running drains.

Local elections not govt priority, says minister

Saturday, 25 Feb 2023 07:00 AM

Mixed feelings from B40 group about Budget 2023

People welcome lower income tax but still left wondering about how they will tackle the cost of living.

Mixed feelings from B40 group about Budget 2023


Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023 06:35 PM

Returning tourism back to state list put on hold, says Sarawak minister

Minister says resolving long running territorial disputes top priority.

Returning tourism back to state list put on hold, says Sarawak minister

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023 02:22 PM

MASwings apologises for rejecting passenger with valid ticket

Regional airline says a flaw in its online booking system caused the problem.  

MASwings apologises for rejecting passenger with valid ticket

Saturday, 18 Feb 2023 04:57 PM

MP helps stateless teen continue truncated studies

13-year-old non-citizen attends education centre run by civil society group.

MP helps stateless teen continue truncated studies

Saturday, 18 Feb 2023 07:00 AM

Transporters in rural Sarawak fear breakdowns in ‘dead zones’

Trials, tribulations of driving in rural Lawas.
 

Transporters in rural Sarawak fear breakdowns in ‘dead zones’

Friday, 17 Feb 2023 07:00 AM

Sarawak should get one-third of Budget 2023, says deputy minister

Gerald Rentap Jabu says time for Putrajaya to give East Malaysia states due recognition as equal partners.

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Sarawak should get one-third of Budget 2023, says deputy minister

Thursday, 16 Feb 2023 07:00 AM

Trouble in pro-independence Sarawak party as ousted founder cries foul

Lina Soo accuses new leader, George Young Junior, of staging illegal takeover of Aspirasi.

Trouble in pro-independence Sarawak party as ousted founder cries foul

Saturday, 11 Feb 2023 03:52 PM

Sarawak to scrap sales tax on tyres

Levy introduced in 2020 is used to defray cost of discarding used tyres.

Sarawak to scrap sales tax on tyres

Friday, 10 Feb 2023 07:01 PM

New model for sustained economic growth needed, says think tank

Center for Market Education says it should focus on savings and investments.

New model for sustained economic growth needed, says think tank

Wednesday, 08 Feb 2023 05:49 PM

Sarawak rolls out 6 incentives to support ailing companies undertaking govt projects

State’s premier says move to ensure ‘win-win’ situation for all parties.

Sarawak rolls out 6 incentives to support ailing companies undertaking govt projects

Tuesday, 07 Feb 2023 06:10 PM

AirAsia scraps Kuching–Penang direct flight from March 1

Only Firefly remains to ply the route on a twice-daily frequency. 

AirAsia scraps Kuching–Penang direct flight from March 1