Desmond Davidson

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

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Saturday, 20 Jan 2018 04:19 PM

Restoring territorial integrity, devolving more powers top Pakatan's Sarawak agenda

Election manifesto states pact is committed to honouring Malaysia Agreement 1963.

Restoring territorial integrity, devolving more powers top Pakatan's Sarawak agenda

Saturday, 20 Jan 2018 03:00 PM

Pro-BN Saratok MP may get the snub in quest to defend borrowed seat

PDP has been building its case to claim the seat back since 2016, throwing three men into the proverbial ring in a run-off of sorts.

Pro-BN Saratok MP may get the snub in quest to defend borrowed seat

Friday, 19 Jan 2018 04:55 PM

Threatening teachers is wrong, unconstitutional, says Sarawak opposition

They say this is against the right to freedom of association and it was wrong for the education minister to threaten ‘action’.

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Friday, 19 Jan 2018 01:24 PM

The dilemma of keeping Penan children in school

The Sarawak government is paying RM2 per child to go to school but this is getting mixed reactions.

Wednesday, 17 Jan 2018 07:59 PM

Petroleum Sarawak signs up for Petrotel’s expertise in oil and gas

Fledgling oil and gas company signs MoU for cooperation to develop the state’s downstream sector of oil and gas industries

Petroleum Sarawak signs up for Petrotel’s expertise in oil and gas


Monday, 15 Jan 2018 09:30 PM

Sarawak CM blames Mahathir for demise of Sarawak banks

Former prime minister killed small and family-owned financial institutions with his so-called consolidation in 2001, says Abang Johari.

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Monday, 15 Jan 2018 08:17 PM

Sarawak to acquire 10% stake in Petronas' natural gas facility

The acquisition is first mooted by the late Adenan Satem and has been in the workings for some time.

Sarawak to acquire 10% stake in Petronas' natural gas facility

Monday, 15 Jan 2018 03:08 PM

Sarawak BN leaders 'shameless hypocrites', says state Pakatan chief

Chong Chieng Jen says they had called him the father of development before and had went along with all of his policies.

Sarawak BN leaders 'shameless hypocrites', says state Pakatan chief

Monday, 15 Jan 2018 11:00 AM

Just a few hundred votes and Baram could be PKR's

State redelineation in 2015 makes seat a tough one for opposition to wrest from BN at next elections.

Just a few hundred votes and Baram could be PKR's

Saturday, 13 Jan 2018 02:23 PM

'Recycled leader' remark means nothing to us, say Sarawak opposition leaders

All that matters is that Dr Mahathir is capable and clear in his vision, they say.

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'Recycled leader' remark means nothing to us, say Sarawak opposition leaders

Friday, 12 Jan 2018 11:52 PM

Zahid pays last respects to 'beloved brother' Ujang

I have lost a friend, says deputy prime minster.

Zahid pays last respects to 'beloved brother' Ujang

Friday, 12 Jan 2018 06:33 PM

Petronas begins investigation of gas pipeline leak

Initial report points to a rupture on the Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline caused by ‘shifting earth’.

Petronas begins investigation of gas pipeline leak

Friday, 12 Jan 2018 04:46 PM

Technical committees to set perimeters for talks to review Malaysia Agreement 1963

Sarawak and federal attorney-generals to meet first to work out ‘nuts and bolts’, says Abang Johari.

Friday, 12 Jan 2018 02:50 PM

SUPP-UPP dispute remains unresolved at Sarawak BN supreme council meeting

Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg says negotiation is ongoing and a resolution would found before the next general election.

SUPP-UPP dispute remains unresolved at Sarawak BN supreme council meeting

Thursday, 11 Jan 2018 10:48 PM

Devoted admirers mark anniversary of Adenan's death in the rain

Hundreds brave the wet weather to light a candle in memory of Adenan Satem at the Kuching waterfront.

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Devoted admirers mark anniversary of Adenan's death in the rain