Desmond Davidson

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

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Friday, 18 Oct 2019 04:54 PM

Kuching school canteen roof collapses, no injuries reported

Headmaster says he issued warning for children to avoid area one month ago.

Kuching school canteen roof collapses, no injuries reported

Thursday, 17 Oct 2019 05:23 PM

Sarawak chief minister denies immigration comments

Abang Johari Openg says any rule change requires careful consideration of social, geopolitical conditions.

Sarawak chief minister denies immigration comments

Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019 08:29 PM

GPS, Pakatan politicians argue over percentage of development funds that Sabah, Sarawak got

Pakatan's Chong says RM25.9 billion of RM56 billion should be taken out of calculation, which GPS' Fadilllah says is ridiculous.  

GPS, Pakatan politicians argue over percentage of development funds that Sabah, Sarawak got

Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019 01:15 PM

Sarawak wants what’s due, says Masing

Deputy CM accuses finance minister of trying to apple polish state, failure to deliver GE14 promises.

Sarawak wants what’s due, says Masing

Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019 12:19 PM

Sarawak to spend RM8 billion to revamp water supply system

It will allow the state to be rid of its problematic facilities.



Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019 07:00 AM

Locals@Work gets cautious welcome in Sarawak

Programme should not run beyond the 2 years because it may be disincentive for modernisation, says MTUC rep.

Locals@Work gets cautious welcome in Sarawak

Sunday, 13 Oct 2019 05:00 PM

Budget 2020 a boon to tiger conservation, says WWF-Malaysia

Group says RM48 million allocation much needed to save country's flora and fauna.

Sunday, 13 Oct 2019 07:00 AM

M40, B40 groups feel Pakatan could have done more in Budget 2020

 Not enough measures to cushion rising cost of living, they say.   

M40, B40 groups feel Pakatan could have done more in Budget 2020

Saturday, 12 Oct 2019 02:51 PM

Pakatan broke promise of 30% allocation to Borneo states, say Sarawak leaders

Pledge to return half of tax revenue also not honoured, they say.

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Pakatan broke promise of 30% allocation to Borneo states, say Sarawak leaders

Friday, 11 Oct 2019 03:40 PM

Sarawak activists claim trial over disrespecting national anthem

They could be first in nation to be convicted of flouting National Anthem Act 1968.

Sarawak activists claim trial over disrespecting national anthem

Friday, 11 Oct 2019 12:05 PM

PRS turn to lawyers over RM1 million 1MDB funds

Sarawak party discloses that it has spent ‘donation’ from former PM, disputes MACC’s compound notice.

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PRS turn to lawyers over RM1 million 1MDB funds

Friday, 11 Oct 2019 11:00 AM

More funds needed to save Malayan tiger, tackle biodiversity loss

WWF-Malaysia says Putrajaya must address biodiversity loss and protect ecosystem services.

More funds needed to save Malayan tiger, tackle biodiversity loss

Thursday, 10 Oct 2019 04:10 PM

Rabies claims 20th victim in Sarawak

Life could have been saved if he had listened to advice to seek treatment after he was bitten, says deputy chief minister.

Rabies claims 20th victim in Sarawak

Wednesday, 09 Oct 2019 10:03 PM

Constitutional expert wrong about Sarawak's tax rights, says state lawyer

Legal counsel for the state disputes Shad Saleem's claim that the state cannot tax items on the federal list.

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Constitutional expert wrong about Sarawak's tax rights, says state lawyer

Wednesday, 09 Oct 2019 06:48 PM

Sarawak says Putrajaya delaying payment of state tax

Fears of reduced revenue not valid when only 1.5% of total, says state legal counsel.

Sarawak says Putrajaya delaying payment of state tax