Desmond Davidson

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

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Thursday, 26 Jul 2018 07:21 PM

Sarawak assistant minister turns the tables on state Pakatan chief

Chong Chieng Jen should keep word on amending Petroleum Development Act, says Abdullah Saidol.

Sarawak assistant minister turns the tables on state Pakatan chief

Thursday, 26 Jul 2018 07:00 AM

Rights groups mull taking Malaysia Agreement '63 breaches to UK court

Minimum of RM10 million to fight case overseas an obstacle for now.

Rights groups mull taking Malaysia Agreement '63 breaches to UK court

Wednesday, 25 Jul 2018 09:24 PM

Whether Petronas goes bankrupt not the issue, says furious Masing

Sarawak deputy CM hits out after economic affairs minister says Putrajaya can't give in to oil royalty demands.

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Whether Petronas goes bankrupt not the issue, says furious Masing

Sunday, 22 Jul 2018 01:58 PM

No need for secession, Sarawak will demand return of rights, says Abang Johari

Chief minister says state's loss of powers 'must be rectified and settled amicably through negotiation', on Independence Day.

No need for secession, Sarawak will demand return of rights, says Abang Johari

Saturday, 21 Jul 2018 01:27 PM

It's unity in diversity as Sarawak celebrates independence day

Sarawak marks its 55th year of independence from British colonial rule tomorrow.

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Saturday, 21 Jul 2018 01:07 PM

Silenced for 3 years, Sapa is picking up where it left off

Pressure group is back to fight for the return of Sarawak's rights under the MA63.

Silenced for 3 years, Sapa is picking up where it left off

Friday, 20 Jul 2018 11:46 AM

Sarawakians withholding their thanks over PM's 20% oil revenue remarks

Confusion reigns in state after Dr Mahathir's 'royalty' or 'profit' statements in Parliament yesterday.

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Sarawakians withholding their thanks over PM's 20% oil revenue remarks

Thursday, 19 Jul 2018 01:17 PM

Federal Court strikes out Zahid's appeal to ban Sarawak group

Federal govt orders appeal to be withdrawn, citing inconsistency with Pakatan's stand on freedom of expression and speech.

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Federal Court strikes out Zahid's appeal to ban Sarawak group

Wednesday, 18 Jul 2018 02:57 PM

Sarawak wants 400% increase on federal development allocation

Sarawak has huge landmass and scattered population.

Wednesday, 18 Jul 2018 01:47 PM

Heated row in Sarawak assembly over Pujut rep's reinstatement

DAP assemblyman almost thrown out for disorderly conduct.

Tuesday, 17 Jul 2018 05:59 PM

Pakatan downplaying Sarawak rural development a slap on the face, says Masing

This follows Finance Ministry's classification of such projects as 'moderately to not critical'.

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Tuesday, 17 Jul 2018 01:05 PM

Manyin blames previous education ministers for rundown Sarawak schools

State education minister says former federal ministers shed 'crocodile tears' upon seeing such schools.

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Manyin blames previous education ministers for rundown Sarawak schools

Tuesday, 17 Jul 2018 11:55 AM

Diesel supply resumes for off-grid Sarawak schools

Ministry of Finance authorises state education department to buy RM20,000 diesel per month for 10 months per school.

Diesel supply resumes for off-grid Sarawak schools

Monday, 16 Jul 2018 05:36 PM

Sarawak mulls surcharge to penalise water wasters

We want to encourage conservation, sustainability, says Utilities Ministry.

Sarawak mulls surcharge to penalise water wasters

Monday, 16 Jul 2018 03:12 PM

Sarawak natives demand Dayak reps resign over Land Code changes

They say it waters down rights and ownership of native lands, fear government 'cronies' can still seize their lands.

Sarawak natives demand Dayak reps resign over Land Code changes