Desmond Davidson
Desmond is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight. You can follow him on Facebook.
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Friday, 09 Nov 2018 07:00 AM
Never mind Julau, Azmin is ‘home and dry’ in PKR polls
Ahead by 3,000 votes, incumbent PKR deputy president need not fear the so-called 13,000 members voting this weekend, says Sarawak information chief.
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Thursday, 08 Nov 2018 05:05 PM
Reject ‘towkays’ in PKR polls, Azmin tells Sarawak's voters
Show Sarawak cannot be bought by businessmen, says PKR deputy president.
Wednesday, 07 Nov 2018 06:50 PM
DAP rep says Sarawak is losing the rabies fight
Lanang assemblyman Irene Chang says the Sarawak government needs to step up its effort in fighting the spread of rabies.
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Wednesday, 07 Nov 2018 03:06 PM
Sarawak's 5% sales tax will have far-reaching, damaging consequences, says Azmin
It will negatively impact competitiveness, Petronas' earnings, minister remarks.
Tuesday, 06 Nov 2018 05:33 PM
Sarawak forms MA63 consultative committee
It will advise Sarawakian representatives in the Special Cabinet Committee on the Malaysia Agreement 1963.
Monday, 05 Nov 2018 05:56 PM
No funds for Sarawak NCR land survey because it's a state matter, says Baru
Recognising native land is more important than mapping it, says works minister.
Monday, 05 Nov 2018 04:36 PM
Thumbs-up for Sarawak's sales tax on petroleum products
Activist says 'better late than never' after chief minister tables expansionary budget, says destiny of state can only be determined by Sarawakians.
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Monday, 05 Nov 2018 03:02 PM
Sarawak tables 6-pronged budget to generate higher growth
RM9.07 billion allocated for development, largest ever in state's history, says chief minister.
Monday, 05 Nov 2018 02:52 PM
RM81.7 million to repair Sarawak's run-down schools
Money an emergency allocation for if no help comes from federal government, says chief minister.
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Monday, 05 Nov 2018 01:30 PM
Sarawak to impose 5% sales tax on oil products to fund state budget
No choice, says chief minister, after federal Budget 2019 fails to provide for its funding needs.
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Sunday, 04 Nov 2018 07:00 AM
PKR leaders scheming to give Rafizi an edge in Sarawak, say sources
Alleged irregularities in registration of new members, use of e-voting system in rural areas cited as examples.
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Saturday, 03 Nov 2018 08:44 PM
Deputy minister asked Sarawak to give up immigration autonomy, reveals CM
Abang Johari Openg says state will continue to defend its rights.
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Saturday, 03 Nov 2018 03:44 PM
Abang Johari gutted by Sarawak budget allocation on heels of 30% boast
Pakatan state chairman had said more would go to development of two east Malaysian states.
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Saturday, 03 Nov 2018 10:07 AM
Sarawak got ‘big fat zero’ in budget, says state rights activist
RM4.3 billion not in proportion to Sarawak’s contribution to national wealth, says Sarawak Reform Party chief.
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Friday, 02 Nov 2018 11:18 PM
Confusion over funds for Sarawak's dilapidated schools
Former minister Fadillah Yusof says the previous government had allocated RM500 million while Budget 2019 only allocated RM100 million.
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