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.

Sarawak orders report into Sri Aman forest, peat fires

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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Sarawak to launch own airline next year, says CM

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.

Sarawak cooperative trio face money-laundering, CBT charges

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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Sarawak turns down Putrajaya’s plan for national forestry policy

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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Stop meddling in Sarawak’s affairs, Putrajaya told


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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Bomba lacks men, resources to fight Sri Aman fires

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.

PM to continue dialogue on Sarawak, Sabah status in federation

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.

Sarawak DCM slams Putrajaya’s ‘disruptive’ community policy

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.

Bersatu picks Santubong chief to head state leadership committee

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.

Sarawak slams Putrajaya’s plan to pick community leaders

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.

Putrajaya’s decision to appoint Sarawak community leaders expected to raise ire

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.

Bintulu Port ours, Sarawak tells Putrajaya

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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Resolve MA63 issues next month or we’ll see you in court, Sarawak tells Putrajaya

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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Sarawakian who insulted Prophet gets reduced jail term

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.

Sarawak lawyers, activists reeling over dismissal of native customary rights dispute