Desmond Davidson

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

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Monday, 17 Sep 2018 07:50 PM

Sarawakians scoff at equal status offer by new tenants in Putrajaya

Politicians, lawyers, rights activists question need to study the Malaysian Agreement 1963, say they won't be 'fooled again'. 

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Sarawakians scoff at equal status offer by new tenants in Putrajaya

Sunday, 16 Sep 2018 07:11 AM

It’s Malaysia Day under a new government, but Sarawak still waits for change

The state is in a sombre mood today, in marked contrast to the euphoric manner in which it greeted the regime change not many months ago.

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It’s Malaysia Day under a new government, but Sarawak still waits for change

Sunday, 16 Sep 2018 07:00 AM

In quest for Putrajaya, Umno-PAS pact has no chance in Sabah, Sarawak

This is because of Umno's tainted brand and PAS' extremist religious views.

In quest for Putrajaya, Umno-PAS pact has no chance in Sabah, Sarawak

Saturday, 15 Sep 2018 05:00 PM

'Unhappy' Sarawak marks Malaysia Day with just one banquet

Rights group suggests this is due to state's dissatisfaction with federal government for changing centre of national celebration from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.

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'Unhappy' Sarawak marks Malaysia Day with just one banquet

Saturday, 15 Sep 2018 04:31 PM

RM10 million facelift for Kuching’s Brooke Dockyard

The refurbishment will not change the general character of the dockyard at Lebuh Market.

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RM10 million facelift for Kuching’s Brooke Dockyard


Friday, 14 Sep 2018 03:09 PM

Some ‘constraints’ to Pakatan's oil royalty promise, says Dr Mahathir

GPS lawmakers told that the prime minister has his 'reservations' about Sarawak's demand.

Some ‘constraints’ to Pakatan's oil royalty promise, says Dr Mahathir

Wednesday, 12 Sep 2018 03:28 PM

Abang Johari defends hydrogen public bus experiment

The project is a 'calculated risk, says the Sarawak chief minister.

Abang Johari defends hydrogen public bus experiment

Monday, 10 Sep 2018 06:03 PM

Sarawak rights groups question if Pakatan is truly against corruption

They say photo of Anwar with Taib could cost PH votes in the state.

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Sarawak rights groups question if Pakatan is truly against corruption

Sunday, 09 Sep 2018 08:14 PM

Kit Siang scoffs at claims by PAS, Umno leaders

Assertions of a better electoral performance in Seri Setia just an excuse to justify the MCA-Umno-PAS unholy alliance, says veteran DAP leader.

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Kit Siang scoffs at claims by PAS, Umno leaders

Sunday, 09 Sep 2018 07:00 AM

Why weren’t we consulted on wage hike, ask Sarawak businesses

Traders and family run firms say they cannot afford to absorb RM130 rise in the minimum wage to RM1,050.

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Why weren’t we consulted on wage hike, ask Sarawak businesses

Saturday, 08 Sep 2018 11:47 PM

No factions in PKR, Anwar says, again

There is only one group in the party, says the party president, and 'that is Anwar's group.'

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No factions in PKR, Anwar says, again

Saturday, 08 Sep 2018 06:20 PM

Deputy minister hammered over English for Sarawak schools U-turn

Critics say Chong Chieng Jen had in the past urged the federal government to implement English as the language of instruction in Sarawak schools.

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Deputy minister hammered over English for Sarawak schools U-turn

Friday, 07 Sep 2018 03:45 PM

RM2.7 billion to fix Sarawak's rundown schools

Allocation announced after education minister visits schools in the state.

RM2.7 billion to fix Sarawak's rundown schools

Friday, 07 Sep 2018 12:14 PM

I accepted IIUM appointment to save taxpayers' money, says Maszlee 

Education minister says he will receive no remuneration for his service as university president.

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Thursday, 06 Sep 2018 07:07 PM

Sarawak group to stage 'petroleum protest' on Saturday

Sarawak Association for Peoples' Aspiration objects to Petronas' claim of monopoly over state's oil and gas.

Sarawak group to stage 'petroleum protest' on Saturday