Desmond Davidson

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

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Thursday, 21 Jun 2018 04:45 PM

Tell the truth Abang Jo, MP tells CM after Zahid clip turns up

Leaders denied meeting prior to formation of Gabungan Parti Sarawak to take over from state BN.

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Tell the truth Abang Jo, MP tells CM after Zahid clip turns up

Thursday, 21 Jun 2018 11:00 AM

Putrajaya likely to give Taib Mahmud a pass in cleansing drive – for now

It has its sights set on Najib right now but former Sarawak CM’s alleged misdeeds can’t stay on the back burner for too long.

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Putrajaya likely to give Taib Mahmud a pass in cleansing drive – for now

Wednesday, 20 Jun 2018 07:52 PM

PRS in talks with lawyers, Borneo Post stands by Masing report

The party is considering taking legal action against the English daily.

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PRS in talks with lawyers, Borneo Post stands by Masing report

Tuesday, 19 Jun 2018 11:00 AM

Week-old Sarawak coalition shows cracks

Sharp words are being exchanged between its two senior parties.

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Week-old Sarawak coalition shows cracks

Saturday, 16 Jun 2018 11:00 AM

PBB says no to Masing’s one multiracial-party proposal

Awang Tengah says plan is ‘too complicated’.

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PBB says no to Masing’s one multiracial-party proposal


Friday, 15 Jun 2018 11:00 AM

Talk of colour-blind Malaysia stirs up debate over race in Sarawak

Current events on the peninsula have ignited calls for more posts in the state civil service to be given to locals.

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Talk of colour-blind Malaysia stirs up debate over race in Sarawak

Wednesday, 13 Jun 2018 04:14 PM

Baru Bian coy about report on cabinet appointment

Sarawak PKR chief would only say ministries important to the state should be headed by Sarawakians.

Baru Bian coy about report on cabinet appointment

Wednesday, 13 Jun 2018 03:15 PM

Make GPS a single multiracial party, Sarawak CM urged

PRS president says this will complete coalition’s ‘metamorphosis’.

Make GPS a single multiracial party, Sarawak CM urged

Tuesday, 12 Jun 2018 07:20 PM

Bersih call to end discriminatory funding

Gabungan Parti Sarawak-led state government should ensure PKR and DAP assemblymen get the same annual allocation.

Monday, 11 Jun 2018 03:50 PM

Solar energy project for Sarawak schools above board, says contractor

The company says allegations of misappropriation by Sarawak Report on the project signed off by Najib Razak are baseless.

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Solar energy project for Sarawak schools above board, says contractor

Saturday, 09 Jun 2018 05:00 PM

DAP, SUPP using Petronas suit to score political points

Sarawak DAP chief says state govt not serious about protecting resources; BN party says state Pakatan should be the one to intervene.

DAP, SUPP using Petronas suit to score political points

Saturday, 09 Jun 2018 03:19 PM

RM35 million for surveillance aircraft too costly, says Sarawak PKR rep

See Chee How lodges report on ministry purchase, urges probe to determine if ‘criminal elements’ present in deal.

RM35 million for surveillance aircraft too costly, says Sarawak PKR rep

Friday, 08 Jun 2018 06:15 PM

Abang Johari's meeting with PM 'suspicious timing'

Chong Chieng Jen links meeting with Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Petronas’ suit.

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Abang Johari's meeting with PM 'suspicious timing'

Friday, 08 Jun 2018 02:22 PM

Reform Party Sarawak legal team to hold watching brief in Petronas case

National oil firm seeks court declaration that PDA gives it exclusive ownership over Malaysia’s petroleum resources.

Reform Party Sarawak legal team to hold watching brief in Petronas case

Thursday, 07 Jun 2018 06:20 PM

Sarawak lawyers offer to help state in rights fight

Petronas suit and erosion of rights under Malaysia Agreement 1963 among matters legal fraternity will handle on pro bono basis.

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