Desmond Davidson

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

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Wednesday, 04 Jul 2018 04:47 PM

Heavy expectations on Sarawak's sole cabinet minister Baru Bian

Supporters may expect the new works minister to instantly solve many long-standing problems in rural Sarawak.

Heavy expectations on Sarawak's sole cabinet minister Baru Bian

Wednesday, 04 Jul 2018 12:08 PM

Pakatan ignoring Sarawak's partner status in ministerial appointment, says Dayak group

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s Cabinet only has 1 full minister and 1 deputy from Sarawak.

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Pakatan ignoring Sarawak's partner status in ministerial appointment, says Dayak group

Tuesday, 03 Jul 2018 08:27 PM

If Pakatan wants to wrest Sarawak, it has to win over Malays-Melanau

Political analysts point to weaknesses in federal coalition trying to make inroads in Borneo state.

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If Pakatan wants to wrest Sarawak, it has to win over Malays-Melanau

Monday, 02 Jul 2018 06:29 PM

Chong Chieng Jen a political chameleon, says Sarawak deputy CM

James Masing says newly appointed deputy minister never wore songkok at state assembly openings before.

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Chong Chieng Jen a political chameleon, says Sarawak deputy CM

Monday, 02 Jul 2018 04:13 PM

'3 strikes' but not quite out for Baru Bian

The Selangau MP was ready to pack his bags and pursue his dreams of becoming a Bible teacher.

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'3 strikes' but not quite out for Baru Bian


Monday, 02 Jul 2018 03:33 PM

Sarawak deputy CM hopes to 'build roads and bridges' with Baru

James Masing says works minister understands need, urgency to build infrastructure in rural Sarawak.

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Sarawak deputy CM hopes to 'build roads and bridges' with Baru

Sunday, 01 Jul 2018 12:14 PM

BN did not fight for Sarawak's interests, says Abang Johari

Chief minister explains why the state left Barisan Nasional.

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Thursday, 28 Jun 2018 05:43 PM

Masing demands apology from Borneo Post over 'libellous' report

He says his remarks that Sarawak spend all its reserves before the next state polls taken out of context.

Masing demands apology from Borneo Post over 'libellous' report

Thursday, 28 Jun 2018 07:00 AM

Bersatu will find going tough in Sarawak, say experts

Malays’ fear and lack of acceptance are some of the obstacles the party needs to overcome.

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Bersatu will find going tough in Sarawak, say experts

Monday, 25 Jun 2018 08:46 PM

'Leaked' draft of Sarawak Land Code bill causes anger

‘Usufructuary right’ not what Dayak are fighting for, says state Pakatan info chief.

'Leaked' draft of Sarawak Land Code bill causes anger

Saturday, 23 Jun 2018 02:36 PM

New Sarawak coalition targets state independence day launch

Gabungan Parti Sarawak will register itself on July 22.

New Sarawak coalition targets state independence day launch

Friday, 22 Jun 2018 04:18 PM

Sarawak win over Petronas not certain yet

Petronas says the Sarawak Oil Mining Ordinance 1958 was drafted before the formation of Malaysia.

Sarawak win over Petronas not certain yet

Friday, 22 Jun 2018 03:00 PM

Sarawakians rejoice over federal court ruling against Petronas

Hundreds of them took to social media to share their joy.

Thursday, 21 Jun 2018 07:29 PM

Zuraida seeks Sarawak CM's help in ensuring justice for raped, abused Penan

2008 report confirms kids as young as 10 sexually abused by timber workers.

Zuraida seeks Sarawak CM's help in ensuring justice for raped, abused Penan

Thursday, 21 Jun 2018 06:08 PM

Abang Johari denies meeting Zahid to discuss GPS

He denies guaranteeing the party will work with BN in the event BN returns to power.

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Abang Johari denies meeting Zahid to discuss GPS