Desmond Davidson

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

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Saturday, 24 Feb 2018 12:11 AM

SUPP youth to campaign on Sarawak issues, avoid Najib's scandals in GE14

The party’s Youth chief says this is to make Sarawak a strong political entity on its own without the peninsula.

SUPP youth to campaign on Sarawak issues, avoid Najib's scandals in GE14

Friday, 23 Feb 2018 08:42 AM

Chief minister’s claim just ‘hot air’, says DAP chief

Meaningless to say ‘only Sarawakians can fight for Sarawak’ when state doesn’t even dare demand for control over taxation, education and healthcare, says Chong Chieng Jen.

Chief minister’s claim just ‘hot air’, says DAP chief

Thursday, 22 Feb 2018 12:49 PM

Not even Umno can fight for Sarawak, says Abang Johari

CM urges rival Chinese political parties to reunite for good of Sarawak.

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Wednesday, 21 Feb 2018 06:57 PM

Sarawak hospitals treating animal scratches with tetanus instead of rabies shots, says PKR 

Authorities’ measures inadequate to curb rabies outbreak, says Batu Lintang assemblyman. 

Wednesday, 21 Feb 2018 04:34 PM

Released Sarawak footballers to face new FAS scrutiny

Existing MACC evidence may be sufficient grounds for dismissal, says state sports minister.

Released Sarawak footballers to face new FAS scrutiny


Friday, 16 Feb 2018 02:25 PM

Sarawak eases push for 20% oil and gas royalty

Focus is now on getting Petros off the ground to be active industry player, says SUPP president Dr Sim Kui Hian.

Sarawak eases push for 20% oil and gas royalty

Thursday, 15 Feb 2018 01:09 PM

MACC nabs 2 Sarawak footballers and suspected bookie

Sarawak Football Association became suspicious when the team conceded three late goals against Felcra United on Saturday.

MACC nabs 2 Sarawak footballers and suspected bookie

Wednesday, 14 Feb 2018 07:31 PM

Sarawakian father’s 5-year-wait for children’s citizenship ends

It’s the best Chinese New Year gift the family can receive, declares Kuan Chon Foo.

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Sarawakian father’s 5-year-wait for children’s citizenship ends

Wednesday, 14 Feb 2018 01:08 PM

Bidayuh oil and gas veteran picked as Petros CEO, industry sources say

He will be heading Sarawak’s oil and gas company after months of searching for a candidate for CEO.

Bidayuh oil and gas veteran picked as Petros CEO, industry sources say

Monday, 12 Feb 2018 05:08 PM

UPP No. 2 hints at return of 'rebels' to SUPP

Dr Jerip Susil’s remarks come following Sarawak CM’s call for ‘blue shirts to start wearing the yellow shirt’.

Saturday, 10 Feb 2018 09:37 PM

Biggest winner turns biggest loser in PBB race for VP post

A state minister who got the highest vote in the last election go the lowest this time around.

Biggest winner turns biggest loser in PBB race for VP post

Saturday, 10 Feb 2018 03:55 PM

Najib doesn't seem to know much about Sarawak, despite many visits

PM tells PBB delegates he was ‘shocked’ to learn that Batang Lupar bridge would be a big one costing RM1 billion.

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Saturday, 10 Feb 2018 03:37 PM

Putrajaya ready to return lost rights to Sarawak, says Najib

We don’t have to take other people’s rights, he says.

Friday, 09 Feb 2018 07:40 PM

​Don't expect new faces at 'choreographed' PBB conference, says analyst​

Top posts remain uncontested, in a throwback to era of former president Abdul Taib Mahmud, save for Bumiputera wing’s veeps.

​Don't expect new faces at 'choreographed' PBB conference, says analyst​

Friday, 09 Feb 2018 03:58 PM

Sarawak CM hints of plans to claim more oil, gas revenue

Abang Johari Openg tells PBB delegates ‘other people’ benefiting from state’s valuable resources.

Sarawak CM hints of plans to claim more oil, gas revenue