Desmond Davidson

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

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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

Sunday, 20 Aug 2023 07:00 AM

Dentists no longer shun Sarawak posts

Young doctors say they love working, living in East Malaysia.

Dentists no longer shun Sarawak posts

Thursday, 17 Aug 2023 05:29 PM

Sarawak assembly speaker named acting governor

This is Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar’s second stint in the position.

Sarawak assembly speaker named acting governor

Thursday, 17 Aug 2023 03:38 PM

Zuki Ali says civil servants will always heed PAC summons

Chief secretary to the government says employees legally required to attend committee’s hearings.

Zuki Ali says civil servants will always heed PAC summons

Tuesday, 15 Aug 2023 03:47 PM

Taib’s wife seeks more time to reply to stepsons’ affidavits

Lawyer tells court it is difficult to contact Raghad as she is often looking after Sarawak governor in Istanbul hospital.

Taib’s wife seeks more time to reply to stepsons’ affidavits

Saturday, 12 Aug 2023 02:32 PM

Police question environmental group heads over timber firm CEO email spam

In latest legal spat, Chua Kee Long alleges Save Rivers leaders’ petition flooded his inbox.

Police question environmental group heads over timber firm CEO email spam

Thursday, 10 Aug 2023 06:32 PM

Fewer students caught for drug abuse in Sarawak

State Pemadam chief says the number of cases has been declining since 2019.

Fewer students caught for drug abuse in Sarawak