Desmond Davidson

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Petronas suit against Sarawak over oil, gas rights could weaken govt, warns politician

He says it will sour the relationship between state, federal administration.

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Sarawak DAP slams award of Pan Borneo Highway contract to non-Sarawakian firm

State party chief demands explanation from works minister.

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Sarawak residents warned to brace for smog

Authorities say this could be linked to rises in local hot spots, across Kalimantan border.

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Putrajaya, Jakarta holding up reinstatement of Kuching–Pontianak flights

State transport minister urges govts to address the matter.

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MACC arrests 2 enforcement officers over bribery probe

Agency says duo accused of allegedly soliciting RM10,000. 

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Thai farmer eyes Sarawak to plant aromatic coconuts for global market

State with its vast swaths of land seen as ideal location, says agricultural expert.

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Kuching ‘hipster cafe’ nominated for major global culinary award

It joins 8 other F&B contenders for the much-coveted prize.

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Indigenous tribes demand end to logging in Baram Peace Park

They have handed over a petition to the state govt.

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Quality of Malaysia’s education sliding, says former Sarawak minister

Straight-A SPM achievers unable to compete with their overseas peers, says Michael Manyin.

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Unpaid duty smuggled cigarettes worth over RM730,000 seized in Miri

Customs Dept says placement of container raised suspicions.

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Sarawak’s last nomads jealously guard their botanical knowledge

Sharing will threaten their existence, says researcher.

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Miniature cannons could be traded for brides in pre-war Borneo

The highly prized possessions are a fascinating part of region’s history, culture.