Desmond Davidson

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

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Wednesday, 09 Oct 2019 03:55 PM

Traditional Chinese medicine threat to Sarawak sun bear, pangolin

Sarawak environment minister demands vigilance against lucrative trade in trafficking animals.

Traditional Chinese medicine threat to Sarawak sun bear, pangolin

Wednesday, 09 Oct 2019 07:00 AM

Clean water, good roads on Sarawakians’ Budget 2020 wish list

They also hope for more funds to improve education, healthcare facilities in state, which remains largely rural despite its oil resources.

Clean water, good roads on Sarawakians’ Budget 2020 wish list

Wednesday, 09 Oct 2019 07:00 AM

Middle class want Budget 2020 to ease their burden

Many find themselves in need of assistance even though they don't qualify for cash aid.

Middle class want Budget 2020 to ease their burden

Monday, 07 Oct 2019 07:00 AM

Cheaper basic goods B40 folk’s top wish for Budget 2020

Most families don't want more cash aid, but for govt to either intervene in the market or reduce fuel prices.

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Cheaper basic goods B40 folk’s top wish for Budget 2020

Saturday, 05 Oct 2019 02:16 PM

Sarawak Bersatu member plans to sue minister over false allegations

Azman Samaon believes Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof sabotaged his chances of becoming state party chief.

Sarawak Bersatu member plans to sue minister over false allegations


Monday, 30 Sep 2019 06:52 PM

Negaraku protest over Putrajaya’s unfair policies, say S4S

Sarawak for Sarawakians refuse to stand during national anthem, unhappy with ‘failure’ to act in state’s interest.

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Negaraku protest over Putrajaya’s unfair policies, say S4S

Monday, 30 Sep 2019 12:24 PM

Chong in no position to make promises to Sarawak, says CM’s aide

Sarawak Pakatan chief is bound by what is decided in Putrajaya, says official.

Monday, 30 Sep 2019 10:45 AM

Work on your English, union tells Sarawak teachers

Lack of proficiency no reason to delay using the language to teach maths and science, says group.

Work on your English, union tells Sarawak teachers

Sunday, 29 Sep 2019 10:11 AM

Sarawak DCM joins call to take Putrajaya, Petronas to court

This is if they fail to settle oil and gas petroleum tax by October 31 deadline, says James Masing.

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Friday, 27 Sep 2019 05:00 PM

Pakatan lacks will to tackle environmental woes, say activists

Transboundary smoke, river pollution cited as examples of govt's failure.

Pakatan lacks will to tackle environmental woes, say activists

Thursday, 26 Sep 2019 09:07 PM

Sarawak’s hydrogen bus trial run stalled by fuel contamination

The contaminant liquid found can affect efficiency of the bus, says Sarawak Energy Bhd.

Sarawak’s hydrogen bus trial run stalled by fuel contamination

Wednesday, 25 Sep 2019 06:12 PM

Locals dismiss DAP’s claim of ‘unholy union’ between PBB, PAS, Umno

They say state DAP chief Chong Chieng Jen is exaggerating a recent meeting between the parties' leaders.

Locals dismiss DAP’s claim of ‘unholy union’ between PBB, PAS, Umno

Monday, 23 Sep 2019 09:00 PM

Air quality improves nationwide

Respite for Sri Aman folk after downpour this morning.

Air quality improves nationwide

Monday, 23 Sep 2019 01:13 PM

Sri Aman peat fires contained to just 1ha

Firefighters work round the clock to battle blazes, now limited to 3 small 'pockets'.

Sri Aman peat fires contained to just 1ha

Monday, 23 Sep 2019 10:04 AM

Johan Setia back in ‘very unhealthy’ API range

Selangor area has the worst air quality nationwide this morning; Sarawak shows marked improvement.

Johan Setia back in ‘very unhealthy’ API range