Desmond Davidson

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

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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

Wednesday, 09 Aug 2023 07:35 PM

Research shows Pakatan-BN will retain Selangor, Penang, Negri Sembilan

Analysts expect Perikatan to win big in Kedah and Kelantan.

Research shows Pakatan-BN will retain Selangor, Penang, Negri Sembilan

Saturday, 05 Aug 2023 02:12 PM

Sarawak to proceed with building RM1.2 billion cancer centre in Samarahan

Abang Jo says state will fork out own money first, and Putrajaya can repay them later.

Sarawak to proceed with building RM1.2 billion cancer centre in Samarahan

Friday, 04 Aug 2023 03:30 PM

First ART vehicle arrives in Kuching

Transport project to cater for Kuching and Samarahan commuters up to 2030.

First ART vehicle arrives in Kuching

Thursday, 03 Aug 2023 01:02 PM

Taib’s secretary quashes latest death news

Sarawak governor recuperating well, will be home soon, says Junih Salleh Ahmad.

Taib’s secretary quashes latest death news

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 07:20 PM

Unnecessary to appoint replacement despite Taib’s illness, says Sarawak govt

87-year-old governor is still ‘able to discharge official, constitutional duties’.  

Unnecessary to appoint replacement despite Taib’s illness, says Sarawak govt

Sunday, 30 Jul 2023 07:00 AM

Malaysian rangers’ darkest day in Lundu

Sarawak erects memorial for slain soldiers.  

Malaysian rangers’ darkest day in Lundu

Wednesday, 26 Jul 2023 05:53 PM

Transparency International urges MOE to protect whistleblower teacher

Advocacy group says those who expose wrongdoings should not be harassed or threatened.

Transparency International urges MOE to protect whistleblower teacher

Saturday, 22 Jul 2023 07:57 PM

3 bodies recovered on 3rd day of search for missing crewmen

MMEA conducts large rescue operation off Sarawak for victims of capsized MV Tung Sung.
 

3 bodies recovered on 3rd day of search for missing crewmen