Desmond Davidson
Desmond is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight. You can follow him on Facebook.
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Saturday, 21 Sep 2019 05:22 PM
Sarawak orders report into Sri Aman forest, peat fires
We need to know exact cause so we can prevent similar occurences in the future, says deputy chief minister.
Friday, 20 Sep 2019 09:00 PM
Sarawak to launch own airline next year, says CM
Solving state’s air connectivity problem requires new model.
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Friday, 20 Sep 2019 01:12 PM
Sarawak cooperative trio face money-laundering, CBT charges
Chairman, treasurer and secretary allegedly embezzled RM3.4 million in Kokas funds.
Thursday, 19 Sep 2019 10:10 PM
Sarawak turns down Putrajaya’s plan for national forestry policy
State has own laws to protect forests, asserts assistant minister.
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Thursday, 19 Sep 2019 08:40 PM
Stop meddling in Sarawak’s affairs, Putrajaya told
Move to appoint community leaders goes down badly with state leaders, who claim it goes against 2004 ordinance.
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Thursday, 19 Sep 2019 05:00 PM
Bomba lacks men, resources to fight Sri Aman fires
Sarawak suffering from smoke from Indonesia, suspects fires outside Kuching work of arsonists.
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Monday, 16 Sep 2019 11:05 PM
PM to continue dialogue on Sarawak, Sabah status in federation
Despite parliamentary hurdles, Dr Mahathir, Abang Johari Openg confident of resolution.
Monday, 16 Sep 2019 07:40 PM
Sarawak DCM slams Putrajaya’s ‘disruptive’ community policy
Douglas Uggah says move reflects ‘ignorance’ of tried, trusted system of selecting community leaders.
Monday, 16 Sep 2019 06:09 PM
Bersatu picks Santubong chief to head state leadership committee
In introducing new state leader, prime minister warns party faithful to be realistic, work as part of Pakatan coalition to achieve goals.
Monday, 16 Sep 2019 01:02 PM
Sarawak slams Putrajaya’s plan to pick community leaders
Deputy CM James Masing likens it to a policy of divide and rule.
Monday, 16 Sep 2019 09:32 AM
Putrajaya’s decision to appoint Sarawak community leaders expected to raise ire
The current system has not worked out well in securing support for the federal government.
Friday, 13 Sep 2019 10:41 PM
Bintulu Port ours, Sarawak tells Putrajaya
Sarawak never asked for port or relinquished right over it, says state speaker.
Friday, 13 Sep 2019 09:18 PM
Resolve MA63 issues next month or we’ll see you in court, Sarawak tells Putrajaya
After original deadline of August 31 lapses, Kuching wants to wap up talks on Malaysia Agreement.
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Friday, 13 Sep 2019 12:47 PM
Sarawakian who insulted Prophet gets reduced jail term
High court judge says sessions court was 'misdirected' when sentencing Alister Cogia to 10 years behind bars.
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Thursday, 12 Sep 2019 12:40 PM
Sarawak lawyers, activists reeling over dismissal of native customary rights dispute
Federal Court dismisses application to review 2016 decision on land rights on technical grounds.