Desmond Davidson

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

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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

Friday, 21 Jul 2023 02:08 PM

New panel to produce ‘full report’ on Sarawak’s request for Bintulu Port

State govt pushing for transfer of harbour.

New panel to produce ‘full report’ on Sarawak’s request for Bintulu Port

Thursday, 20 Jul 2023 06:56 PM

Sarawak one step closer to taking over rural air service

State signs MOU with federal govt today.

Sarawak one step closer to taking over rural air service

Thursday, 20 Jul 2023 03:29 PM

1974 peace deal venue to become a museum

Simanggang government rest house to be declared a heritage building in October.

1974 peace deal venue to become a museum

Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023 06:35 PM

Sarawak Coast Guard obtains 3 locally built fast patrol boats

Premier says state govt has allocated for such purchases in 2020 budget.  

Sarawak Coast Guard obtains 3 locally built fast patrol boats

Sunday, 16 Jul 2023 07:00 AM

Baru Bian’s attire at MOU signing sets tongues wagging

Analyst says PSB sec-gen was likely signalling that ‘he is not happy with the collaboration’.

Baru Bian’s attire at MOU signing sets tongues wagging

Saturday, 15 Jul 2023 01:33 PM

Parti Sarawak Bersatu reps told to do honourable thing, quit seats

Assemblymen won the basis of anti-establishment rhetoric, says professor.

Parti Sarawak Bersatu reps told to do honourable thing, quit seats

Saturday, 15 Jul 2023 07:00 AM

Sarawak opposition muted with PDP-PSB collaboration, say observers

Only DAP duo left ‘to provide necessary checks and balances’ in state assembly.

Sarawak opposition muted with PDP-PSB collaboration, say observers