Desmond Davidson

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

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Friday, 19 Oct 2018 06:46 PM

Sarawak CM agrees to tenure limits 'in principle'

Abang Johari Openg, however, says he will wait and see before adopting the policy at the state level as well.

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Friday, 19 Oct 2018 02:22 PM

Ban on federal events 'no problem' since Sarawak pays us, says Iban headman

The community leader says, however, MPs with the ruling government can feel free to visit and engage with the community.

Ban on federal events 'no problem' since Sarawak pays us, says Iban headman

Friday, 19 Oct 2018 11:00 AM

Sarawak bars community leaders, chiefs from federal govt functions

Directive is to get community leaders to remain neutral and stay away from politics.

Sarawak bars community leaders, chiefs from federal govt functions

Wednesday, 17 Oct 2018 04:30 PM

CM dodges questions on ‘excessively priced’ musical fountain

PKR rep wants asnwers why RM31  million fountain costs so much.

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CM dodges questions on ‘excessively priced’ musical fountain

Wednesday, 17 Oct 2018 10:00 AM

Sarawak to finalise power sale to Sabah by year-end

Sarawak Energy Bhd is aiming to start exporting electricity to Sabah by 2022.

Sarawak to finalise power sale to Sabah by year-end


Tuesday, 16 Oct 2018 07:00 AM

Trouble brews in Sarawak PKR as party polls loom

Leaders on opposing sides of Azmin-Rafizi divide airing dirty laundry on social media ahead of November 10 vote.

Trouble brews in Sarawak PKR as party polls loom

Tuesday, 16 Oct 2018 07:00 AM

Will Rafizi meet his Waterloo in Sarawak?

The 53,000 members in the state could put paid to the former party vice-president's dream of becoming Anwar Ibrahim's deputy, say sources.

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Will Rafizi meet his Waterloo in Sarawak?

Friday, 12 Oct 2018 11:11 AM

Stateless children can now enrol in government schools

There are about 300,000 children without proper documents under the age of 18 in Malaysia.

Stateless children can now enrol in government schools

Friday, 12 Oct 2018 11:00 AM

Low voter turnout feared in PD

A sizeable portion of the respondents also believe that there would be a positive impact should Anwar win the parliamentary seat.

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Low voter turnout feared in PD

Thursday, 11 Oct 2018 08:53 PM

Masing slams 'Malaya-heavy' MA63 cabinet committee

Steering committee should have 5 members each from Sabah and Sarawak, says deputy CM.

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Masing slams 'Malaya-heavy' MA63 cabinet committee

Thursday, 11 Oct 2018 07:51 PM

Sabah, Sarawak united on MA63, oil royalty, affirm CMs

We are not singing different tunes, says Sabah CM after meeting Sarawak counterpart in Kuching today.

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Sabah, Sarawak united on MA63, oil royalty, affirm CMs

Wednesday, 10 Oct 2018 07:49 PM

Sarawak still guarded in giving details of oil and gas talks

Sarawak has decided to fully enforce its Oil Mining Ordinance, which gives the state complete control over its oil and gas resources.

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Sarawak still guarded in giving details of oil and gas talks

Wednesday, 10 Oct 2018 05:33 PM

Funds to fix Sarawak's water woes increased

The contracts, worth RM2.8 billion, will only be awarded to Sarawak companies.

Funds to fix Sarawak's water woes increased

Wednesday, 10 Oct 2018 03:14 PM

Sarawak rejects Putrajaya’s cabinet committee on MA63

The new committee must study all aspects of the constitution as well as the Malaysian Agreement 1963.

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Sarawak rejects Putrajaya’s cabinet committee on MA63

Wednesday, 10 Oct 2018 10:44 AM

Sarawak leaders conditionally support Liew's MA63 assurance

State party chiefs respond with 'cautious optimism to de facto law minister's assurance of restoration of the state's rights.

Sarawak leaders conditionally support Liew's MA63 assurance