Desmond Davidson

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

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Thursday, 05 Oct 2017 08:29 PM

Police form task force to probe gunning down of 2 men in Sibu

The two men died instantly upon being shot by lone gunman, says Sarawak Commissioner of Police.

Thursday, 05 Oct 2017 05:24 PM

Man who survived 2 murder attempts shot dead in Sibu

Lone gunman opens fire at ‘businessman’ having lunch at a cafe in attack that also killed victim’s friend.

Thursday, 05 Oct 2017 02:00 PM

Expect more incest cases as awareness grows, says Sarawak social worker

When cases are reported, others gain courage to come forward and report abuse.

Expect more incest cases as awareness grows, says Sarawak social worker

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2017 03:15 PM

Court quashes Pujut rep's bid to strike out Sarawak assembly's appeal

Dr Ting Tiong Choon’s motion to strike out appeals by state assembly speaker, Bawang Assan rep also dismissed.

Monday, 02 Oct 2017 07:17 PM

Masing's excuse for flying 150 BN supporters to Putrajaya 'absurd', says PKR chief

Deputy chief minister’s justification for trip has turned ‘sorry saga into comedy show’, says Baru Bian.

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Masing's excuse for flying 150 BN supporters to Putrajaya 'absurd', says PKR chief


Monday, 02 Oct 2017 05:13 PM

PRS may not field party deputy president in GE14

Selangau MP Joseph Entulu Belaun has failed to obtain the necessary endorsement of the assemblymen in his constituency, says PRS president.

PRS may not field party deputy president in GE14

Saturday, 30 Sep 2017 05:19 PM

Sarawak Pakatan challenges BN to amend constitution to restore state’s rights 

Table it, we’ll support it, says Sarawak Pakatan Harapan chairman.

Sarawak Pakatan challenges BN to amend constitution to restore state’s rights 

Friday, 29 Sep 2017 06:36 PM

DAP calls on Riot to take leave pending probe into aide, missing RM40 million

Do the right thing and go on leave while the MACC probe is ongoing, says Serian DAP chairman.

DAP calls on Riot to take leave pending probe into aide, missing RM40 million

Friday, 29 Sep 2017 05:04 PM

Sarawak DAP submits Najib's name for MACC vetting

This follows chief commissioner’s invitation to parties to submit names of their GE14 candidates.

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Sarawak DAP submits Najib's name for MACC vetting

Thursday, 28 Sep 2017 06:56 PM

Pity the leaders on ‘cattle flight’, says PKR

They call BN’s move to fly them to Kuala Lumpur via military transport undignified.

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Pity the leaders on ‘cattle flight’, says PKR

Wednesday, 27 Sep 2017 07:27 PM

Wake up and stop the religious extremism, Sarawak pastor tells Putrajaya

Rev Justin Wan says the Muslims-only launderette, accusations of Christianisation and other incidences point to creeping Islamisation.

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Wake up and stop the religious extremism, Sarawak pastor tells Putrajaya

Tuesday, 26 Sep 2017 06:24 PM

BN leaders trash Dr Mahathir's promise to do right by Sarawak

State officials scoff at the opposition’s pledge to review Malaysia Agreement 1963 and to renegotiate terms.

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BN leaders trash Dr Mahathir's promise to do right by Sarawak

Monday, 25 Sep 2017 11:00 AM

Give Pakatan 40 seats and we’ll return Borneo’s rights, says Kit Siang

Call to Sabah and Sarawak voters to help opposition win two-thirds majority at next elections.

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Give Pakatan 40 seats and we’ll return Borneo’s rights, says Kit Siang

Monday, 25 Sep 2017 11:00 AM

Yes, Najib must go but ‘real battle’ remains in Sarawak's rural areas

Opposition must take message to longhouses and Malays still loyal to Barisan Nasional, say Kuching folk.

Yes, Najib must go but ‘real battle’ remains in Sarawak's rural areas

Sunday, 24 Sep 2017 11:16 PM

Pakatan to review Malaysia Agreement if it wins GE14

Pakatan chairman Dr Mahathir Mohamad says it will renegotiate a new deal that is fair to all.

Pakatan to review Malaysia Agreement if it wins GE14