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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Never mind Julau, Azmin is ‘home and dry’ in PKR polls

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.

Reject ‘towkays’ in PKR polls, Azmin tells Sarawak's voters

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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DAP rep says Sarawak is losing the rabies fight

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.

Sarawak's 5% sales tax will have far-reaching, damaging consequences, says Azmin

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.

Sarawak forms MA63 consultative committee


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.

No funds for Sarawak NCR land survey because it's a state matter, says Baru

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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Thumbs-up for Sarawak's sales tax on petroleum products

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. 

Sarawak tables 6-pronged budget to generate higher growth

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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Sarawak to impose 5% sales tax on oil products to fund state budget

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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PKR leaders scheming to give Rafizi an edge in Sarawak, say sources

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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Deputy minister asked Sarawak to give up immigration autonomy, reveals CM

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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Sarawak got ‘big fat zero’ in budget, says state rights activist

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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Confusion over funds for Sarawak's dilapidated schools