Desmond Davidson

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

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Tuesday, 14 Aug 2018 07:24 PM

Ministry to start sending vets back to Sarawak to battle rabies

Salahuddin Ayub says RM3 million to also be used to buy vaccines, other neccessities.

Ministry to start sending vets back to Sarawak to battle rabies

Monday, 13 Aug 2018 02:00 PM

Sarawak's 4 smallest parties form new bloc

Each party to research specific issue related to state's grievances and problems. 

Sarawak's 4 smallest parties form new bloc

Monday, 13 Aug 2018 12:00 PM

SUPP's proposal to make every Sarawakian a Petros shareholder a 'bad idea'

Proposal just a 'populist idea to appeal to urban folk', says Sarawak PKR veep.

SUPP's proposal to make every Sarawakian a Petros shareholder a 'bad idea'

Friday, 10 Aug 2018 08:47 PM

Meluan rep denies defection to PKR

Rolland Duat says he had never had any plans or intentions to join PKR and he is still loyal to the People's Democratic Party.

Meluan rep denies defection to PKR

Wednesday, 08 Aug 2018 05:47 PM

Sarawak told to continue work on stalled water project, but DAP wants probe

State DAP wants to ensure there are no elements of corruption, abuse in Tg Manis water supply project.

Sarawak told to continue work on stalled water project, but DAP wants probe


Monday, 06 Aug 2018 08:24 PM

Talk of GPS reps' defection nonsense, say leaders

Little-known Parti Pribumi Sarawak claims on Facebook that 6 Sarawak MPs and 3 assemblymen will cross over.

Talk of GPS reps' defection nonsense, say leaders

Monday, 06 Aug 2018 06:02 PM

Sarawak PKR Wanita wants Fuziah to retract 'pak turut' remark

Women's wing chief hopeful must also apologise to Zuraida Kamarruddin.

Sarawak PKR Wanita wants Fuziah to retract 'pak turut' remark

Sunday, 05 Aug 2018 07:00 AM

Sarawak's patience over dilapidated schools issue wearing thin

With 40% of state schools considered to be in critical condition, the race is on to get enough funds to put matter to rest.

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Sarawak's patience over dilapidated schools issue wearing thin

Friday, 03 Aug 2018 08:51 PM

Lokman is 'voice' of Sg Kandis people, says Najib in 11th hour appeal

He says the Pakatan govt has become so arrogant that it has drowned out the interests of the rakyat.

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Lokman is 'voice' of Sg Kandis people, says Najib in 11th hour appeal

Friday, 03 Aug 2018 07:28 PM

Rundown Long Sukang hospital tugs at Baru Bian's heartstrings

He also decries delay in Lawas Hospital completion, lack of access to healthcare for Sarawak folk. 

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Rundown Long Sukang hospital tugs at Baru Bian's heartstrings

Monday, 30 Jul 2018 06:58 PM

Sarawak rejects state Pakatan's new oil payment offer

Assistant Minister in CM's Office says Pakatan at state and federal levels not on same wavelength.

Sarawak rejects state Pakatan's new oil payment offer

Sunday, 29 Jul 2018 11:19 AM

Death of heroic teacher in fire puts spotlight on Sarawak's rural schools

Catherine Janet Tiwi's courage and selflessness is also the talk of the town.

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Death of heroic teacher in fire puts spotlight on Sarawak's rural schools

Saturday, 28 Jul 2018 10:15 AM

Oil row may hurt Pakatan in Sarawak polls, say analysts

Failure to mollify the state could scuttle the gains achieved in the May general election.

Friday, 27 Jul 2018 08:24 PM

No rush to ban unilateral conversion, Sarawak leaders tell Putrajaya

Don't fall for Azalina Othman Said's bait to amend the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976, they say.

No rush to ban unilateral conversion, Sarawak leaders tell Putrajaya

Thursday, 26 Jul 2018 07:30 PM

Sarawakians continue to hammer Pakatan on oil royalty U-turn

Pakatan is receiving flak for its policy 'reversal' on royalty payments to oil producing states.

Sarawakians continue to hammer Pakatan on oil royalty U-turn