Desmond Davidson

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

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Sunday, 24 Sep 2017 06:31 PM

Dr Mahathir, Kit Siang breeze through Sarawak Immigration

Denying entry, deporting PKR trio seem to show state is ‘very independent’, says PH chairman upon arrival.

Dr Mahathir, Kit Siang breeze through Sarawak Immigration

Saturday, 23 Sep 2017 09:54 PM

Kuala Sepetang lawmaker deported from Sarawak

The assemblyman is the third lawmaker to be barred from Sarawak today.

Kuala Sepetang lawmaker deported from Sarawak

Saturday, 23 Sep 2017 08:07 PM

Nurul Izzah skips Miri after Sarawak bars 2 MPs

Sarawak PKR chief Baru Bian says Nurul was advised against flying there as she is unlikely to be able to enter.

Nurul Izzah skips Miri after Sarawak bars 2 MPs

Saturday, 23 Sep 2017 02:45 PM

Pakatan leaders will be allowed into Sarawak for ceramah

Chief minister dismisses opposition figures as ‘not important’.

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Pakatan leaders will be allowed into Sarawak for ceramah

Friday, 22 Sep 2017 05:20 PM

'No reason' to disallow Pakatan leaders from entering Sarawak

Fears over whether Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Lim Kit Siang would be denied entry to attend Kuching ceramah on Sunday.



Thursday, 21 Sep 2017 06:30 PM

Sarawak Museum to close for 2 years for RM38 million facelift

Centuries-old artefacts also need conservation work.

Sarawak Museum to close for 2 years for RM38 million facelift

Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017 07:38 PM

Sarawakians show guarded response to money-laundering charges against Taib

Let’s see what happens first, say environmental and political activists.

Sarawakians show guarded response to money-laundering charges against Taib

Saturday, 16 Sep 2017 10:50 PM

Taib’s grandnephew released on police bail

Police record statement over Facebook post that allegedly defamed a leader.

Taib’s grandnephew released on police bail

Saturday, 16 Sep 2017 12:00 PM

‘I was there for Malaysia’

Longest serving Council Negeri secretary recounts the day he witnessed the birth of Malaysia in Belaga, Sarawak.

‘I was there for Malaysia’

Thursday, 14 Sep 2017 11:39 AM

Kuching court acquits 2 DAP MPs of street protest charge

Judge finds that prosecution had failed to prove a prima facie case against Chong Chieng Jen, Julian Tan.

Wednesday, 13 Sep 2017 04:34 PM

Sarawak Pakatan sticks to GE13 seats arrangement for next polls

DAP will contest 11 seats and PKR 17, with Amanah taking the three seats formerly allocated to PAS, says Sarawak PH chairman.

Monday, 11 Sep 2017 11:28 AM

Sarawak says will not impose more taxes on hotels

Federal GST and tourism tax already burdening the people, says state tourism minister.

Wednesday, 06 Sep 2017 08:27 PM

Sarawak DAP reps excluded from state education ministry lab

Seven assemblymen not invited to discussion on the shutting down of schools with low enrolment and improving English proficiency of students.

Sarawak DAP reps excluded from state education ministry lab

Sunday, 03 Sep 2017 11:00 AM

60 years ago, 'Malaya was as good as a village on Mars' to Sarawak folk

Ahid Bohari, who hails from Kampung Lubok Boyak, only learnt of Malaysia’s formation in Form One.

60 years ago, 'Malaya was as good as a village on Mars' to Sarawak folk

Thursday, 31 Aug 2017 11:34 AM

CM: Sarawak will continue demanding that Putrajaya respects Malaysia Agreement

Abang Johari Openg says state won’t keep silent on lost, eroded rights.

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CM: Sarawak will continue demanding that Putrajaya respects Malaysia Agreement