Desmond Davidson

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

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Thursday, 30 Nov 2023 07:51 PM

Sarawak MP calls for action in carol fiasco

Opposition leader wants state to stop bigotry from gaining grounds within government institutions.

Sarawak MP calls for action in carol fiasco

Wednesday, 29 Nov 2023 06:17 PM

Sarawak mulls single transport authority

State experts currently studying Singapore’s model, Abang Johari says.

Sarawak mulls single transport authority

Wednesday, 29 Nov 2023 05:56 PM

2 months’ pay bonus for Sarawak civil servants

Payment to be made before year ends, premier says.

2 months’ pay bonus for Sarawak civil servants

Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023 05:23 PM

Sarawak DAP chair slams state govt monopoly over LPG distribution

Chong Chieng Jen says making Petro Niaga the sole distributor kills off competition.  

Sarawak DAP chair slams state govt monopoly over LPG distribution

Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023 01:15 PM

Sarawak targets 4 million tourist arrivals next year

Minister says state set to see nearly RM10 billion in revenue.

Sarawak targets 4 million tourist arrivals next year


Friday, 24 Nov 2023 06:07 PM

TVS says row over Christmas programme due to ‘miscommunication’

It stresses that replacement song ‘O Holy Night’ will be included in the event.  

TVS says row over Christmas programme due to ‘miscommunication’

Friday, 24 Nov 2023 05:06 PM

Sarawak premier directs state sec to resolve Christmas programme dispute

A meeting will be arranged with the initiative’s organiser.  

Sarawak premier directs state sec to resolve Christmas programme dispute

Friday, 24 Nov 2023 02:10 PM

Sarawak Christmas unity programme falls apart over a carol

Anglican bishop of Kuching declines to attend event.

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Sarawak Christmas unity programme falls apart over a carol

Friday, 24 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

Experts rate year-old Anwar administration

Pundits say government has made inroads in some areas, can do better in others.

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Experts rate year-old Anwar administration

Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 05:39 PM

Flight cuts, increased air fares distress Sarawak folk, says rep

He wants the Transport Ministry to intervene.  

Flight cuts, increased air fares distress Sarawak folk, says rep

Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 05:07 PM

Sarawak rep slams TalentCorp for failing to honour advertised promises

He says the state should have 100% autonomy on immigration. 

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Sarawak rep slams TalentCorp for failing to honour advertised promises

Wednesday, 22 Nov 2023 04:42 PM

Baru wants border graft probe results released

Ba Kelalan assemblyman says GOF personnel demanding bribes from Indonesian visitors.

Baru wants border graft probe results released

Wednesday, 22 Nov 2023 03:52 PM

Sarawak Pakatan chief opposes sale of hydropower to peninsula, Singapore

Chong Chieng Jen says the state will be left with a less-than-comfortable electricity reserve margin.

Sarawak Pakatan chief opposes sale of hydropower to peninsula, Singapore

Wednesday, 22 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

Year-old govt must turn economic plans into reality, say economists

Experts want govt to boost trade, investment opportunities.

Year-old govt must turn economic plans into reality, say economists

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 06:32 PM

Rep expresses concern over amendment that may deprive Sarawak folk of electricity

Baru Bian says proposal tantamount to human right violation.

Rep expresses concern over amendment that may deprive Sarawak folk of electricity