Desmond Davidson

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

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Wednesday, 11 Sep 2019 05:28 PM

Sarawak to celebrate Malaysia Day indoors due to air pollution

Originally planned to be held at Padang Merdeka, September 16 celebrations will be moved to indoor Stadium Perpaduan.

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Sarawak to celebrate Malaysia Day indoors due to air pollution

Wednesday, 11 Sep 2019 01:46 PM

Air, river transport in Sarawak unaffected by smoke

There have been no disruptions to the express boat service on Sungai Rajang, says the river controller.

Air, river transport in Sarawak unaffected by smoke

Sunday, 08 Sep 2019 04:13 PM

Sarawak to press Putrajaya for RM12 billion border security

It is to ease army movement along the 1,000km-long border with Kalimantan.

Sarawak to press Putrajaya for RM12 billion border security

Saturday, 07 Sep 2019 05:43 PM

Christians recite prayers at function attended by Sarawak CM, Muslims

The state government is ignoring a Jakim directive to not have Muslims and non-Muslims pray together.

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Christians recite prayers at function attended by Sarawak CM, Muslims

Saturday, 07 Sep 2019 04:35 PM

Sarawak to distribute face masks to schools

Priority to be given to students sitting for UPSR.

Sarawak to distribute face masks to schools


Friday, 06 Sep 2019 01:35 PM

Putrajaya to send protest note to Jakarta over forest fires

Sarawak records highest number of hot spots as smoke from Kalimantan blankets southern part of state.

Putrajaya to send protest note to Jakarta over forest fires

Friday, 06 Sep 2019 07:00 AM

In Sarawak, everyone prays together

Officials say there is no place for such peninsula-based divisive policy in state with the highest ethnic diversity in the country.

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In Sarawak, everyone prays together

Thursday, 05 Sep 2019 09:44 PM

SOP not observed in demo that killed commando, say army veterans

There is no justification for using live ammunition in yesterday's programme, explain retired armed forces members.

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SOP not observed in demo that killed commando, say army veterans

Wednesday, 04 Sep 2019 06:11 PM

NCR land cases postponed to find judges with Borneo judicial experience

Lawyer surprised by move to ensure due consideration in highly charged suits.

NCR land cases postponed to find judges with Borneo judicial experience

Monday, 02 Sep 2019 08:40 PM

Sarawak will study its constitutional rights on Bintulu port, says Masing

The state government is looking to reclaim the federally managed port.

Sarawak will study its constitutional rights on Bintulu port, says Masing

Monday, 02 Sep 2019 05:59 PM

Defect scuppers Sept 16 opening of Satok bridge 

A test to simulate 800 people on the bridge found that cable anchor pillar tilting.

Friday, 30 Aug 2019 06:32 PM

Sarawak activists declare August 31 Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers 

Day is dedicated to the memory of Iban trackers in British military service and Sarawak Rangers who died for their country.

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Sarawak activists declare August 31 Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers 

Thursday, 29 Aug 2019 11:06 AM

Malaysians seek refuge in Australia to escape 'failed federation', says activist

Lina Soo slams Putrajaya for not fulfilling its promises to Sabah and Sarawak.

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Malaysians seek refuge in Australia to escape 'failed federation', says activist

Monday, 26 Aug 2019 05:51 PM

Killer’s death sentence reduced to 18 years on appeal

Nasir Ramli, convicted of murdering his girlfriend in 2016, receives commuted sentence of culpable homicide.

Killer’s death sentence reduced to 18 years on appeal

Friday, 23 Aug 2019 01:01 PM

Party-less cabinet member joining GPS soon, says Sarawak CM

Abang Johari Openg, however, will not say which party is Jerip Susil joining.