Desmond Davidson

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

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Saturday, 12 Sep 2020 11:45 AM

Pro-Warisan video implores Sabahans to fight for rights, way of life

Bangkit Sabah uploaded on YouTube earlier today, kicks off state elections.

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Pro-Warisan video implores Sabahans to fight for rights, way of life

Thursday, 10 Sep 2020 07:09 PM

Cabinet approves new committee on Borneo states disputes

Committee charged with drawing up the way forward for Sabah and Sarawak rights, says Wan Junaidi.

Cabinet approves new committee on Borneo states disputes

Thursday, 10 Sep 2020 07:00 AM

Bersatu rep Ali Biju’s dilemma ahead of Sarawak polls

GPS rules out seats for a peninsula-based party, putting Azmin Ali loyalist in quandary.

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Bersatu rep Ali Biju’s dilemma ahead of Sarawak polls

Wednesday, 09 Sep 2020 06:13 PM

Online gambling among youths doubled during MCO, says Sarawak minister

An alarming 1,192 cases were reported in first eight months of the year.

Online gambling among youths doubled during MCO, says Sarawak minister

Wednesday, 09 Sep 2020 05:17 PM

Sarawak’s oil and gas committee now redundant, says state minister

Abdul Karim Hamzah says committee no longer needed as Petronas has agreed to pay the state its 5% sales tax.

Sarawak’s oil and gas committee now redundant, says state minister


Saturday, 05 Sep 2020 07:54 PM

DAP is Sarawak’s sworn enemy, Abang Jo says

CM slams Lim Guan Eng’s remarks last year on state’s spending.

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DAP is Sarawak’s sworn enemy, Abang Jo says

Friday, 04 Sep 2020 03:04 PM

Sarawak tweaks its MM2H programme

Enhancements are to strengthen state interest and public security, says Abdul Karim Hamzah.

Sunday, 30 Aug 2020 11:00 AM

Mulu park guides form core of fire department’s cave rescue unit

Mulu park guides form core of fire department’s cave rescue unit

Friday, 28 Aug 2020 04:25 PM

Sarawak’s QR-coded wristbands to be improved

However, real-time tracking not viable for devices issued to people under Covid-19 quarantine due to high cost.

Sarawak’s QR-coded wristbands to be improved

Friday, 28 Aug 2020 01:45 PM

Sabah senior judges’ bid to practise in Sarawak adjourned

Lawyer files application for leave to intervene in case to preserve state autonomy.

Sabah senior judges’ bid to practise in Sarawak adjourned

Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 08:09 PM

No bilingual road signs in North Kuching, says city hall

State capital sticks with Malay, despite DAP insistence of prior directive from Adenan.

No bilingual road signs in North Kuching, says city hall

Saturday, 22 Aug 2020 01:19 PM

Bintulu MP calls for transfer of health officer after alleged dereliction of duty

Tiong King Sing says the officer didn’t report the Covid-19 infection aboard the Seri Alam tanker.

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Bintulu MP calls for transfer of health officer after alleged dereliction of duty

Friday, 21 Aug 2020 08:12 PM

Sarawak opposition rep questions Petronas board appointment

See Chee How says businessman Ibrahim Baki linked to ruling Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu.

Sarawak opposition rep questions Petronas board appointment

Friday, 21 Aug 2020 07:35 PM

Cops grill DAP’s Chong over ‘vandalism’ of Kuching road signs

City authorities not impressed by party member's efforts to provide Chinese translations for street names.

Cops grill DAP’s Chong over ‘vandalism’ of Kuching road signs

Thursday, 20 Aug 2020 06:22 PM

New cluster in Sarawak after tanker crew test positive

Malaysian duo, a Filipino and an Indian national warded at Bintulu Hospital.

New cluster in Sarawak after tanker crew test positive