Desmond Davidson

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

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Tuesday, 08 Aug 2017 05:55 PM

'Subservient' non-Muslim BN MPs slammed for silence on conversion bill

Sarawak opposition leaders say the bill was clearly changed in fear of losing Muslim support at the 14th general election.

'Subservient' non-Muslim BN MPs slammed for silence on conversion bill

Monday, 07 Aug 2017 10:40 PM

Where’s national human rights action plan, asks Suhakam

Malaysia a laggard when it comes to ratifying international human rights treaties.

Where’s national human rights action plan, asks Suhakam

Sunday, 06 Aug 2017 02:27 PM

Nurul Izzah, Zuraida breeze through Sarawak immigration

PKR leaders who were declared persona non grata are pleasantly surprised to be allowed entry into the state.

Nurul Izzah, Zuraida breeze through Sarawak immigration

Sunday, 06 Aug 2017 02:20 PM

Sarawak to be raised to its rightful position if Pakatan wins polls, says Nurul

Sarawak to be raised to its rightful position if Pakatan wins polls, says Nurul

Friday, 04 Aug 2017 05:35 PM

PKR tests Sarawak’s goodwill with invite for Nurul, Zuraida to Raya do

Nurul Izzah Anwar and Zuraida Kamaruddin on state’s banned list.

PKR tests Sarawak’s goodwill with invite for Nurul, Zuraida to Raya do


Thursday, 03 Aug 2017 04:57 PM

Sarawak must seal natural gas deal within 30 days, PKR says

Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How says the state government had already accepted a 10% acquisition offer in 2014.

Sarawak must seal natural gas deal within 30 days, PKR says

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2017 02:44 PM

Chinese-Sarawak JV firm signs RM3 billion contract for Baleh dam 

China Gezhouba Group Company Ltd and Untang Jaya Sdn Bhd undertake the construction of the dam, intake structure, spillway, and penstocks.

Chinese-Sarawak JV firm signs RM3 billion contract for Baleh dam 

Sunday, 30 Jul 2017 06:59 AM

PSM leader latest to be barred from Sarawak

PSM deputy secretary-general attending friend’s wedding denied entry at Kuching airport.

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PSM leader latest to be barred from Sarawak

Saturday, 29 Jul 2017 04:28 PM

Stop fanning panic over rabies, Sarawak minister tells local politicians

‘Talking specialists’ offer nothing but bad, impractical advice, says State Housing and Local Government Minister.

Stop fanning panic over rabies, Sarawak minister tells local politicians

Thursday, 27 Jul 2017 10:15 PM

Umno's exploitation of RUU355 emboldens extremists, says Baru

The leaders’ failure to take a stand gives the impression they are on the side of religious extremists, says Sarawak PKR chief.

Umno's exploitation of RUU355 emboldens extremists, says Baru

Thursday, 27 Jul 2017 05:36 PM

Graft-busters investigate FIC's Kuching hotel purchase

Felda investment entity lost hundreds of millions of ringgit in deal, says source.

Graft-busters investigate FIC's Kuching hotel purchase

Thursday, 27 Jul 2017 07:27 AM

Tourism tax flip-flop shows policy was ill-conceived, says Sarawak minister 

But it’s good news for Malaysian already burdened with GST, says Karim.

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Tourism tax flip-flop shows policy was ill-conceived, says Sarawak minister 

Wednesday, 26 Jul 2017 06:16 PM

Trusan dam blow to Adenan legacy, says lawmaker

Baru says Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg’s statement means the words of the late Adenan Satem carried little weight now.

Trusan dam blow to Adenan legacy, says lawmaker

Wednesday, 26 Jul 2017 08:34 AM

Rabies-hit Sarawak, West Kalimantan to set up ‘immune belt’

All dogs within the belt will be vaccinated and their movements controlled.

Rabies-hit Sarawak, West Kalimantan to set up ‘immune belt’

Monday, 24 Jul 2017 02:32 PM

Anguish, grief, depression torment parents of rabies siblings

Mazlan Puzen and Elisa John relive their ordeal, not realising how tragic a dog bite would become.

Anguish, grief, depression torment parents of rabies siblings