Desmond Davidson

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

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Wednesday, 16 Nov 2022 09:26 PM

One dead, 2 hurt in Sabah-Sarawak gas pipeline blast

Assemblyman calls for project to be shut for good as it poses a risk to residents in its vicinity.

One dead, 2 hurt in Sabah-Sarawak gas pipeline blast

Wednesday, 16 Nov 2022 07:39 PM

Rayer barred from entering Sarawak

DAP man is the first politician from the peninsula to be stopped by the state this general election.

Rayer barred from entering Sarawak

Saturday, 12 Nov 2022 05:12 PM

Anwar claims military lacks ammo for training

Pakatan chairman claims money allocated for the purpose was ‘stolen’.

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Anwar claims military lacks ammo for training

Saturday, 12 Nov 2022 04:34 PM

Anwar says Pakatan ‘way ahead’ in race to Putrajaya

DAP secretary-general says opposition coalition ‘relying’ on East Malaysia partner parties.

Anwar says Pakatan ‘way ahead’ in race to Putrajaya

Friday, 11 Nov 2022 07:43 PM

Sarawak candidates ditch traditional campaigning for walkabouts

Politicians appear keen to get to know young voters rather than spend evenings on stage.

Sarawak candidates ditch traditional campaigning for walkabouts


Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 06:48 PM

Pakatan calls for GPS to come clean about relationship with Umno

Chieng Jen says Sarawak folk will see through ruling coalition if it tries dodge the issue.

Pakatan calls for GPS to come clean about relationship with Umno

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 01:02 PM

Sarawak mulls salary hike for civil servants to thwart graft

They’re not being paid enough to cope with rising cost of living, Abang Jo says.

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Sarawak mulls salary hike for civil servants to thwart graft

Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022 04:38 PM

If Hadi becomes PM, Malaysia will have govt of liars, says Kit Siang

Veteran politician says Anwar is best choice of all prime minister candidates.

If Hadi becomes PM, Malaysia will have govt of liars, says Kit Siang

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 07:21 PM

Uphold election laws when campaigning, Bersih tells parties

Several branches using govt machinery for political gain, says polls watchdog.

Uphold election laws when campaigning, Bersih tells parties

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 05:56 PM

Youth watchdog group calls out 4 candidates for using race, religion card in their campaigns

#KamiNampak says posts ‘falsely manufactures political, economic, social threats.'

Youth watchdog group calls out 4 candidates for using race, religion card in their campaigns

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 04:07 PM

Sarawak premier denies GPS will back BN to form federal govt

Abang Johari Openg says he had no knowledge of Umno sec-gen’s claims.

Sarawak premier denies GPS will back BN to form federal govt

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 07:00 AM

B40 voters fed-up with administrative changes, want stable govt

Malaysia votes on November 19.

B40 voters fed-up with administrative changes, want stable govt

Saturday, 05 Nov 2022 03:51 PM

Rejection of KDM chief’s nomination papers led to Tenom riot

Clips of police firing tear gas to disperse supporters now widely circulated.

Rejection of KDM chief’s nomination papers led to Tenom riot

Saturday, 05 Nov 2022 03:35 PM

Sibu a hot seat with political heavyweights in action

Parti Sarawak Bersatu chief Wong Soon Koh hoping to topple incumbent Oscar Ling Chai Yew.

Sibu a hot seat with political heavyweights in action

Saturday, 05 Nov 2022 11:38 AM

Sarawak pro-independence party staying out of election

Aspirasi boycotts polls due to flood, national health risks, while not wanting to become a spoiler in a crowded market.

Sarawak pro-independence party staying out of election