Desmond Davidson

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

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Tuesday, 12 Sep 2023 05:56 PM

Green campaigners say logging concession in Sarawak withdrawn

Group says Miri-based Samling lost forest certification.

Green campaigners say logging concession in Sarawak withdrawn

Sunday, 10 Sep 2023 07:00 AM

Asean won’t meet 2050 climate goals, leaders say

Energy chiefs say change taking place too slowly.

Asean won’t meet 2050 climate goals, leaders say

Friday, 08 Sep 2023 04:50 PM

Sarawak, federal govt to study feasibility of trans-Borneo railway

It will be carried out next year.

Sarawak, federal govt to study feasibility of trans-Borneo railway

Wednesday, 06 Sep 2023 06:55 PM

Sarawak begins Autonomous Rapid Transit trial run

Premier Abang Johari Openg hails state’s moves to reduce carbon emissions.

Sarawak begins Autonomous Rapid Transit trial run

Wednesday, 06 Sep 2023 01:48 PM

Sarawak’s Batang Ai solar farm to start producing power in 2024, says Abang Jo

It is expected to offset around 52 kilotonnes of carbon emissions annually.

Sarawak’s Batang Ai solar farm to start producing power in 2024, says Abang Jo


Wednesday, 06 Sep 2023 01:46 PM

Sarawak ‘well advanced’ in talks to sell power to Singapore

Abang Jo says move first step venturing beyond Borneo power grid.

Sarawak ‘well advanced’ in talks to sell power to Singapore

Tuesday, 05 Sep 2023 02:24 PM

Brunei national killed in car plunge off Limbang bridge

His passenger is seriously injured.  

Brunei national killed in car plunge off Limbang bridge

Monday, 04 Sep 2023 07:00 AM

The ‘accidental’ historian beloved of the Aussies

Former Sarawak assembly secretary recalls the friendship that inspired his interest.

The ‘accidental’ historian beloved of the Aussies

Friday, 01 Sep 2023 03:53 PM

Permanent closure of Petronas gas pipeline in Lawas unfortunate, says Baru Bian

Ba’ Kelalan rep says many young people in the locality would lose their jobs.

Permanent closure of Petronas gas pipeline in Lawas unfortunate, says Baru Bian

Thursday, 31 Aug 2023 03:55 PM

Abang Jo tells Sarawak folk not to bicker over religious, ethnic differences

State premier says ‘all is not well in the country’ in National Day address.

Abang Jo tells Sarawak folk not to bicker over religious, ethnic differences

Sunday, 27 Aug 2023 07:00 AM

First Aussie soldier killed in confrontation with Indonesia to be honoured

Reginald John Weiland and 10 other servicemen will be remembered in a Kuching ceremony tomorrow.

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First Aussie soldier killed in confrontation with Indonesia to be honoured

Sunday, 27 Aug 2023 07:00 AM

Aussie vet recalls ambush that killed 20 Indonesia soldiers during the Confrontation

Don Cameron returns to Kuching to mark 57th anniversary of peace agreement.

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Aussie vet recalls ambush that killed 20 Indonesia soldiers during the Confrontation

Thursday, 24 Aug 2023 07:00 PM

Australia veterans remember fallen comrades in Malaysian military campaigns

They will undertake a private pilgrimage to Heroes Memorial Park in Kuching.

Australia veterans remember fallen comrades in Malaysian military campaigns

Wednesday, 23 Aug 2023 06:01 PM

Sarawak leader encourages people to take up ethnic handicraft

Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah Embas says there’s money to be made in industry.

Sarawak leader encourages people to take up ethnic handicraft

Tuesday, 22 Aug 2023 05:02 PM

Sarawak opposition leader backs move to separate AG’s powers

Parti Bumi Kenyalang president says discontinuing criminal proceedings prerogative of judiciary, not of prosecutor.

Sarawak opposition leader backs move to separate AG’s powers