Desmond Davidson

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

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Sunday, 02 Dec 2018 12:03 AM

‘New boy’ Bersatu can topple Sarawak govt, says Dr Mahathir

The prime minister says people didn't think it could've taken over the federal government either.

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‘New boy’ Bersatu can topple Sarawak govt, says Dr Mahathir

Friday, 30 Nov 2018 09:03 PM

Sarawak a tough nut to crack even for Dr Mahathir's Bersatu

Party, which makes its political entrance into Sarawak tomorrow, will be going toe-to-toe with PBB for Malay votes, say analysts. 

Sarawak a tough nut to crack even for Dr Mahathir's Bersatu

Thursday, 29 Nov 2018 04:13 PM

Employers of illegals shrug off 'light' sentences, says Immigration D-G

Courts need to mete out heavier punishments, says Mustafar.

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Tuesday, 27 Nov 2018 01:36 PM

Proposed guide on BM road signs not applicable in Sarawak, says MP

Kelvin Yii reminds housing minister that Putrajaya has no jurisdiction over Sarawak govt, English is an official language in state.

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Proposed guide on BM road signs not applicable in Sarawak, says MP

Monday, 26 Nov 2018 11:00 AM

Khalid rules out scrapping TTDI condo project

Government can’t afford millions of ringgit compensation, says minister, urging residents to back scaled-back version of project.

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Khalid rules out scrapping TTDI condo project


Saturday, 24 Nov 2018 08:16 PM

Cabinet did not ratify ICERD to avoid problems on the streets, says Khalid

FT minister says decision was made based on the current heated climate.

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Cabinet did not ratify ICERD to avoid problems on the streets, says Khalid

Saturday, 24 Nov 2018 01:29 PM

Baru admits attempt to remove him as Sarawak PKR chief

He says Julau MP Larry Sng attempted to replace him as the Sarawak PKR chief.

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Baru admits attempt to remove him as Sarawak PKR chief

Saturday, 24 Nov 2018 09:08 AM

Sarawak Energy may freeze bids for those who flout safety rules

This is part of the state energy company's drive to improve safety standards.

Sarawak Energy may freeze bids for those who flout safety rules

Friday, 23 Nov 2018 04:23 PM

Baru Bian poised to continue as Sarawak PKR chief

A vast majority of PKR's Sarawak division back Baru Bian as the state chief.

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Baru Bian poised to continue as Sarawak PKR chief

Friday, 23 Nov 2018 03:16 PM

PKR rep donates allowance to help fight floods in Kuching

Batu Lintang assemblyman hopes to spur state government to tackle longstanding problem. 

PKR rep donates allowance to help fight floods in Kuching

Thursday, 22 Nov 2018 09:50 AM

Sarawak bails out research institute after Putrajaya halts funding

Chief minister announces RM5 million allocation for palm oil research body.  

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Wednesday, 21 Nov 2018 05:32 PM

Sarawak opposition lawmakers not barred from entering schools, says minister

State Education Department director tells Micheal Manyin that Sarawak is an exception to the rule.

Sarawak opposition lawmakers not barred from entering schools, says minister

Wednesday, 14 Nov 2018 06:23 PM

Abang Johari invites auditor-general, MACC to sit in project-award meetings

This will prove Sarawak govt is transparent and not corrupt, says CM.

Abang Johari invites auditor-general, MACC to sit in project-award meetings

Wednesday, 14 Nov 2018 05:57 PM

Sarawak’s autonomy, rights are non-negotiable, says chief minister

Immigration, taxation powers, and natural resources are not on the table, says Abang Johari.

Sarawak’s autonomy, rights are non-negotiable, says chief minister

Wednesday, 14 Nov 2018 03:04 PM

Sarawak stands ground in community leaders appointment

The state will continue appointing community leaders instead of electing them.

Sarawak stands ground in community leaders appointment