Desmond Davidson

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

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Thursday, 03 Jan 2019 03:16 PM

Petronas' position in Sarawak still unclear, says CM

It remains hesitant on commercial engagement matters, Abang Johari Openg remarks.

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Petronas' position in Sarawak still unclear, says CM

Thursday, 03 Jan 2019 02:51 PM

Sarawak stands firm on 5% petroleum tax at first MA63 meeting

Putrajaya could reduce its tax to make industry competitive, says CM.

Sarawak stands firm on 5% petroleum tax at first MA63 meeting

Thursday, 03 Jan 2019 09:25 AM

2021 polls Pakatan’s ‘best chance’ to take Sarawak, says Baru

Controlling state govt the only way to fix NCR land policy, says state PKR chief.

2021 polls Pakatan’s ‘best chance’ to take Sarawak, says Baru

Tuesday, 01 Jan 2019 11:00 AM

Goods not cheaper under Pakatan, say working-class folk

Despite abolition of GST, many find that they are paying more for daily essentials.

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Goods not cheaper under Pakatan, say working-class folk

Friday, 21 Dec 2018 07:00 AM

Shoppers not feeling the cheer this Christmas

Prices remain high despite the goods and services tax having been abolished.

Shoppers not feeling the cheer this Christmas


Thursday, 20 Dec 2018 11:00 AM

Sarawak, Sabah leaders slam Maszlee over ‘medan dakwah’ call

Education minister ‘ignorant’ and accused of importing peninsula-centric policies to Borneo states.

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Sarawak, Sabah leaders slam Maszlee over ‘medan dakwah’ call

Saturday, 15 Dec 2018 09:53 AM

Baru retains Sarawak PKR chief post, say sources

Works minister sees of challenger Teo.

Baru retains Sarawak PKR chief post, say sources

Friday, 14 Dec 2018 08:45 PM

Anwar empowers all states to pick their own PKR chief

Each state need only consult with party president on their choices.

Anwar empowers all states to pick their own PKR chief

Friday, 14 Dec 2018 06:28 PM

Petronas marketing arm gets 20-year contract to sell Sarawak's methanol products

Petchem plant is expected to come on stream in 2022  with 140 million standard cubic feet per day of natural gas feed stock from Petronas LNG

Petronas marketing arm gets 20-year contract to sell Sarawak's methanol products

Thursday, 13 Dec 2018 07:17 PM

Foreign labour policy panel has 40 recommendations for govt 

Human Resources and Home Ministries to soon call up the panel to present its report and findings, says Kula Segaran.

Foreign labour policy panel has 40 recommendations for govt 

Thursday, 13 Dec 2018 10:48 AM

Sarawak study on waste management to miss deadline

Study, originally slated for completion at the end of this month, may be finished only in March next year.

Sarawak study on waste management to miss deadline

Thursday, 13 Dec 2018 08:05 AM

Kuching LRT back on track, says CM

RM10.7 billion project shelved last September but will be revived as rush-hour travel between Samarahan and the city remains ‘hellish’ for many motorists.

Kuching LRT back on track, says CM

Wednesday, 12 Dec 2018 11:20 AM

Logging primary forests ‘a thing of the past’

Sarawak no longer depends on timber revenues with oil and gas, and manufacturing contributing to state coffers.

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Wednesday, 12 Dec 2018 10:56 AM

Sarawak govt accused of withholding pro-Pakatan community leaders’ allowance

Not paying community leaders is against state ordinance, says Sarawak DAP No. 2.

Sarawak govt accused of withholding pro-Pakatan community leaders’ allowance

Monday, 10 Dec 2018 08:30 PM

Sarawak rep lodges reports over allegedly defamatory FB posts

Wong King Wei accused of involvement in shady land sale.

Sarawak rep lodges reports over allegedly defamatory FB posts