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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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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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.
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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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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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.
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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.
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.