Desmond Davidson

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

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Tuesday, 05 Dec 2017 03:15 PM

Sarawak deceiving its people on autonomy, rights, says state DAP chairman

It’s legal adviser has argued successfully in court that the MA63, IGC Report has no legal force, he says.

Sarawak deceiving its people on autonomy, rights, says state DAP chairman

Monday, 04 Dec 2017 08:21 PM

Teach MA63, formation of Malaysia in schools, urges Masing

You cannot rewrite history, says Sarawak deputy chief minister.

Monday, 04 Dec 2017 07:17 PM

Penan children paid RM55,000 last year to attend school

The deputy chief minister says school attendance was low until children were paid RM2 a day.

Penan children paid RM55,000 last year to attend school

Saturday, 02 Dec 2017 04:34 PM

Micro-hydro systems breathing life back to once doomed Baram villages

Save Rivers group completes hybrid hydroelectric project that generates 5Kw of electricity for Baram village.

Micro-hydro systems breathing life back to once doomed Baram villages

Friday, 01 Dec 2017 01:07 PM

Pandikar draws flak over debate challenge to Sarawak CM

BN leaders say Parliament speaker has no locus standi in restoring rights to Sabah, Sarawak.

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Pandikar draws flak over debate challenge to Sarawak CM


Thursday, 30 Nov 2017 04:20 PM

Umno using Pandikar to derail Malaysia Agreement 1963

PKR rep See Chee How says speaker’s book, launched by DPM, a calculated move to frustrate Sabah, Sarawak efforts to reclaim their rights.

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Wednesday, 29 Nov 2017 04:37 PM

Sarawak chief minister to discuss MA63 grievances with Najib

Abang Johari Openg wants to settle non-compliance of Malaysia Agreement 1963 as soon as possible.

Friday, 24 Nov 2017 04:16 PM

Uggah slams reported rift with Masing as 'fake news'

We did not argue over land rights issue, says Deputy Chief Minister I Douglas Uggah Embas.

Uggah slams reported rift with Masing as 'fake news'

Friday, 24 Nov 2017 03:52 PM

Remove 'fabricated' report or face legal action, Sabah bishop tells news portal

The Christian leader says he was surprised to see the spin on his courtesy call to Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman.

Remove 'fabricated' report or face legal action, Sabah bishop tells news portal

Thursday, 23 Nov 2017 06:23 PM

Dialogue failed to answer questions on 'leaking' Bengoh dam, say village chiefs

Public Works Department engineers did not even turn up at so-called dialogue session, leaving attendees furious.

Dialogue failed to answer questions on 'leaking' Bengoh dam, say village chiefs

Thursday, 23 Nov 2017 02:44 PM

Masing denies 'heated argument' over NCR land

James Masing dismisses social media posting that claims he and PBB leaders including Douglas Uggah Embas had “clashed” over land rights issue.

Masing denies 'heated argument' over NCR land

Wednesday, 22 Nov 2017 03:48 PM

KL, Jakarta to work on joint strategy in face of 'discriminatory' EU palm oil policy

Consensus also reached on renewing security cooperation, resolving border issues.

KL, Jakarta to work on joint strategy in face of 'discriminatory' EU palm oil policy

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2017 04:35 PM

Dr Mahathir can’t get rid of me, says Najib

Prime minister accuses predecessor of forcing a disruptive change by teaming up with opposition in bid to oust Barisan Nasional at GE14.

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Dr Mahathir can’t get rid of me, says Najib

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2017 11:48 AM

Irresponsible not to have introduced GST, says Najib

PM denounces opposition’s plan to abolish tax, saying it is based on ‘fantasy economics’.

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Irresponsible not to have introduced GST, says Najib

Friday, 17 Nov 2017 06:55 PM

Sarawak snubs Putrajaya autonomy panel, to deal only with DPM 

Chief minister implies that Nancy Shukri and Anifah Aman have no decision-making power on how to implement devolution of powers.