Desmond Davidson

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

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Wednesday, 13 Nov 2019 07:21 PM

Sarawak's alternative financing plan is no 1MDB, says CM

Funding by state-owned bank will follow BNM rules and wused only if need for development projects, says Abang Johari. 

Sarawak's alternative financing plan is no 1MDB, says CM

Wednesday, 13 Nov 2019 12:21 PM

Sarawak seeks PM’s help to review cabotage policy exemption

James Masing says BN-era decision hurting state's shipping, shipbuilding industries.

Sarawak seeks PM’s help to review cabotage policy exemption

Tuesday, 12 Nov 2019 06:22 PM

Sarawak minister wants autonomy for health, education now

Michael Manyin says federal constitution provides for immediate handover, Putrajaya dragging feet.

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Sarawak minister wants autonomy for health, education now

Tuesday, 12 Nov 2019 02:28 PM

DAP rep alleges harassment by Sarawak legal counsel’s wife

Violet Yong says ‘confronted, interrogated’ by Annie Fong in area off-limits to public.

DAP rep alleges harassment by Sarawak legal counsel’s wife

Monday, 11 Nov 2019 06:45 PM

Federal village community management council supporters in Pakatan ‘traitors to Sarawak’

State tourism minister rails on coalition lawmakers backing federal village management project.

Federal village community management council supporters in Pakatan ‘traitors to Sarawak’


Monday, 11 Nov 2019 04:02 PM

Sarawak targets longer staying, high spending European tourists

Abdul Karim Hamzah says state wants RM8.2 billion in sector revenue for 2020.

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Sarawak targets longer staying, high spending European tourists

Monday, 11 Nov 2019 03:42 PM

Sarawak regains autonomy over environment, says CM

Devolution of powers in line with MA63 agreement, according to Abang Johari Openg.

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Sarawak regains autonomy over environment, says CM

Friday, 08 Nov 2019 01:40 PM

Hydrogen fuel cells safe for public transport, assures Jerip Susil

Sarawak's assistant transport minister tells reps studies under way to ensure safety in all regard.

Hydrogen fuel cells safe for public transport, assures Jerip Susil

Friday, 08 Nov 2019 11:34 AM

Rights activist prods lawmaker to push for referendum call

Lina Soo says Lo Khere Chiang should follow up on his challenge to PM over Sarawak independence vote.

Rights activist prods lawmaker to push for referendum call

Friday, 08 Nov 2019 11:00 AM

Penan actor’s ‘dizzying’ time in Switzerland

Paradise War – The Bruno Manser Story unlikely to be screened in Malaysia given touchy subject of natives’ displacement by loggers.

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Penan actor’s ‘dizzying’ time in Switzerland

Thursday, 07 Nov 2019 05:42 PM

Harassment has begun pre-state elections, Sarawak minister says

IRB notices of demand among tactics employed by federal government to harass leaders of opposition state, says Abdul Karim Hamzah. 

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Harassment has begun pre-state elections, Sarawak minister says

Thursday, 07 Nov 2019 01:27 PM

Sarawak opposition’s budget debate cut short due to ruckus

Government backbenchers are up in arms when Chong Chieng Jen calls the state budget 'hot air'.

Thursday, 07 Nov 2019 11:21 AM

After takeover, ministry to pay Pan Borneo Highway contractors within 30 days

Baru Bian told of payments delayed since July during visit to Sarawak capital.

After takeover, ministry to pay Pan Borneo Highway contractors within 30 days

Wednesday, 06 Nov 2019 12:25 PM

Baru loses cool over ‘afraid of boss’ slur

Sarawak assistant minister accuses works minister of not looking out for state interests.

Baru loses cool over ‘afraid of boss’ slur

Tuesday, 05 Nov 2019 05:29 PM

Sarawak to charge Petronas interest on unpaid tax

State intent on recovering royalties threatens extra charges for late payment.

Sarawak to charge Petronas interest on unpaid tax