Desmond Davidson

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

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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Outdated landfills need to go, says Sarawak deputy premier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Outdated landfills need to go, says Sarawak deputy premier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

Saturday, 25 Mar 2023 07:00 AM

DAP, SUPP blame each other for Sarawak floods

Both sides trade barbs over delayed hazard mitigation project. 

DAP, SUPP blame each other for Sarawak floods

Friday, 24 Mar 2023 02:25 PM

Sarawak premier says hydrogen-powered sedans were gifts

State govt clarifies that it didn’t purchase the vehicles. 

Sarawak premier says hydrogen-powered sedans were gifts

Wednesday, 22 Mar 2023 02:39 PM

Sarawak minister ‘ashamed’ of Muslims using religion for political mileage

Karim rubbishes ‘stupid’ hardliners who peddle the idea that Muslims will convert so easily.

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Sarawak minister ‘ashamed’ of Muslims using religion for political mileage

Sunday, 19 Mar 2023 07:00 AM

Dr Mahathir playing with fire, Sarawak leaders say

Parti Bersatu Sabah president says Malaysians should ignore former prime minister.

Dr Mahathir playing with fire, Sarawak leaders say

Saturday, 18 Mar 2023 04:35 PM

Heavy rain wreaks havoc in Kuching

Authorities move residents in Batu Kawa to safer areas.

Heavy rain wreaks havoc in Kuching

Friday, 17 Mar 2023 05:33 PM

PSB loses challenge to Lubok Antu election result

Judge dismisses allegations that Roy Angau engaged in widespread bribery and voter intimidation.

PSB loses challenge to Lubok Antu election result

Thursday, 16 Mar 2023 08:28 PM

45 stateless kids in Sarawak get temporary citizenship

This will enable to receive free state healthcare, attend school.

45 stateless kids in Sarawak get temporary citizenship