Desmond Davidson

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

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Wednesday, 12 Jul 2023 04:54 PM

Don’t delay handing back GPO to Sarawak, says minister

He threatens to declare the property a heritage building.

Don’t delay handing back GPO to Sarawak, says minister

Tuesday, 11 Jul 2023 04:12 PM

Long Bemang folk on alert for floods

Continuous heavy rain causes upper reaches of Baram river to burst its banks.

Long Bemang folk on alert for floods

Friday, 07 Jul 2023 05:30 PM

Cops quiz activist over ‘attacks’ on Sarawak governor’s Arab wife

This comes after Jaban questioned the speed at which Ragad and her son were given native status.

Cops quiz activist over ‘attacks’ on Sarawak governor’s Arab wife

Friday, 07 Jul 2023 04:44 PM

Sarawak to become developed state by 2030, says premier

Abang Johari Openg references World Bank’s findings for proof of this.

Sarawak to become developed state by 2030, says premier

Thursday, 06 Jul 2023 04:50 PM

Sarawak politician urges end to ‘free lunches’ during polls

Voon Lee Shan says law should be amended to criminalise such ‘donations’.

Sarawak politician urges end to ‘free lunches’ during polls


Wednesday, 05 Jul 2023 06:37 PM

World watching how Malaysia handles ruckus at KLIA, says Sarawak minister 

Karim Hamzah says manner matter is handled will determine tourist increase or decline.

World watching how Malaysia handles ruckus at KLIA, says Sarawak minister 

Wednesday, 05 Jul 2023 02:44 PM

GPS won’t work with Dr Mahathir again

Sarawak ruling bloc says ex-PM’s statements insulting to Borneo states.

GPS won’t work with Dr Mahathir again

Saturday, 01 Jul 2023 07:00 AM

Disabled Iban farmer beats the odds

Gelanggang Lipa’s hard work on pepper farm bears fruit.

Disabled Iban farmer beats the odds

Monday, 26 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

Shortage of magistrates reason for Sarawak native court’s case backlog

State minister says some proceedings are more than 20 years’ old.

Shortage of magistrates reason for Sarawak native court’s case backlog

Sunday, 25 Jun 2023 04:36 PM

Second corpse flower blooms at Kubah National Park

The Amorphophallus titanium is known to give off a scent of rotting flesh.

Second corpse flower blooms at Kubah National Park

Thursday, 22 Jun 2023 08:16 PM

Taib well, in good health, says Astana

Statement from governor’s official residence dispels rumours about his well-being.

Taib well, in good health, says Astana

Thursday, 22 Jun 2023 06:04 PM

SUPP member gutted at missing out on Health White Paper debate

Robert Lau Hui Yew’s Senate term ends before he can highlight Sarawak’s needs.

SUPP member gutted at missing out on Health White Paper debate

Wednesday, 21 Jun 2023 05:35 PM

Sarawak Dapsy chief called out for trying to stir controversy

He has been labelled ‘ignorant’ over comments made on the funding of a flagpole. 

Sarawak Dapsy chief called out for trying to stir controversy

Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 04:07 PM

Activist demands native status of Sarawak governor’s Arab wife be rescinded

Peter John Jaban claims Ragad has been given ‘preferential treatment’ in application process.

Activist demands native status of Sarawak governor’s Arab wife be rescinded

Sunday, 18 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

Pan Borneo Highway ‘sick’ in 8 sections

Completion of these stretches, due mid-2023, is rescheduled to September.

Pan Borneo Highway ‘sick’ in 8 sections